I agree with Xercules' sentiments at #18. In some areas there was a degree of anti Red feeling in the early70's. At a time of cost cutting and killing off sacred cows questions were being asked about the relevance and affordability of a display team. I suggest that this was partly overcome by a charm offensive as illustrated by Xercules' comments re a change in attitude between the 70's and 80's. This leads to a key requirement of a successful team in that they must have good working relationships with external teams. This is, I think, more important than 'socialising'.