fanjita Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 Interesting post on Rovers forum, you don’t get many. https://www.buzzfeed.com/richardbeech/defunct-english-football-grounds?utm_source=dynamic&fbclid=IwAR320K7xkUhSSlgmN_WufSn6K41f8-oTklF8tGkBgMN5y3_wPo31BCdFfas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 Only 12 - and one of those was for a gig. I used to live not far from Plough Lane and one of my memories involves going past the ground on the top deck of a 220 bus, about three years after the Dons relocated. The ground was stuck in development hell sat that time and the supermarket that had bought it was unable to proceed. It was never much to look at, but the grass now was above waist height and - amazingly - a branch was sprouting from one of the goal posts! The "next fixture" posters were still up and the scoreboard read 0-0. Wish I'd taken a picture, but it was before the days of camera phones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 5 minutes ago, Red-Robbo said: Only 12 - and one of those was for a gig. I used to live not far from Plough Lane and one of my memories involves going past the ground on the top deck of a 220 bus, about three years after the Dons relocated. The ground was stuck in development hell sat that time and the supermarket that had bought it, was unable to proceed. It was never much to look at, but the grass now was above waist height and - amazingly - a branch was sprouting from one of the goal posts! The "next fixture" posters were still up and the scoreboard read 0-0. Wish I'd taken a picture, but it was before the days of camera phones. 16 for me although I have a feeling I went to Filbert St as a lad, but I haven't included that one. I went to Both the old Brighton grounds, but I don't think the Withdean should really count as it was never really a permanent ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 23 minutes ago, fanjita said: Interesting post on Rovers forum, you don’t get many. https://www.buzzfeed.com/richardbeech/defunct-english-football-grounds?utm_source=dynamic&fbclid=IwAR320K7xkUhSSlgmN_WufSn6K41f8-oTklF8tGkBgMN5y3_wPo31BCdFfas At least a dozen of those. My memory not what it was though. Cannot remember if it was Sealand Road or the Deva we ran onto the pitch of when we got promoted from the old Division Four? 14 minutes ago, Red-Robbo said: Only 12 - and one of those was for a gig. I used to live not far from Plough Lane and one of my memories involves going past the ground on the top deck of a 220 bus, about three years after the Dons relocated. The ground was stuck in development hell sat that time and the supermarket that had bought it, was unable to proceed. It was never much to look at, but the grass now was above waist height and - amazingly - a branch was sprouting from one of the goal posts! The "next fixture" posters were still up and the scoreboard read 0-0. Wish I'd taken a picture, but it was before the days of camera phones. Here she blows Rob... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 Going... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 Almost gone.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcitysweden Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 Only four of them sadly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 20 for me. God I feel old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 8 minutes ago, havanatopia said: At least a dozen of those. My memory not what it was though. Cannot remember if it was Sealand Road or the Deva we ran onto the pitch of when we got promoted from the old Division Four? Here she blows Rob... That was when the developers got the green light. I forget how many years it stood there as a ghostly remnant. It's a load of can't-swing-a-cat apartment buildings now. With a statue of Vinnie Jones where the centre spot once was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 2 minutes ago, Rudolf Hucker said: 20 for me. God I feel old. I visit a ground, it closes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 3 minutes ago, Red-Robbo said: That was when the developers got the green light. I forget how many years it stood there as a ghostly remnant. It's a load of can't-swing-a-cat apartment buildings now. With a statue of Vinnie Jones where the centre spot once was. According to their web site the new ground is under construction, in Plough Lane. https://www.ploughlanestadium.co.uk/#main-2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offside Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 Only 8 for me. I also saw City play at Rushden and Diamonds (now gone). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 2 minutes ago, havanatopia said: According to their web site the new ground is under construction, in Plough Lane. https://www.ploughlanestadium.co.uk/#main-2 Yep, it's a return to the borough and great news for AFCW fans, as Kingsmeadow is a sod to get to and in a horrible part of south-west London. My old mate Hendo is ecstatic/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 14 minutes ago, havanatopia said: At least a dozen of those. My memory not what it was though. Cannot remember if it was Sealand Road or the Deva we ran onto the pitch of when we got promoted from the old Division Four? Here she blows Rob... I’m really confused here, I’ve never been to Wimbledon but I thought the stadium in this picture is the Greyhound track? I thought Wimbledon played down the road at a separate stadium which is the one mentioned in the article posted by the OP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 4 minutes ago, Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan said: I’m really confused here, I’ve never been to Wimbledon but I thought the stadium in this picture is the Greyhound track? I thought Wimbledon played down the road at a separate stadium which is the one mentioned in the article posted by the OP? They are building their new ground where the greyhounds (and stockcar racing) used to be. It is still on Plough Lane, maybe a quarter a mile from the old ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 Peter, I am confused to but now its crystallising thanks to your remarks and Robbo's. You are right, I wondered why Plough Lane was circular when i did go there and remembered it as being a rectangle. its the heat. Here is the latest pic from this month.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 8 minutes ago, havanatopia said: Peter, I am confused to but now its crystallising thanks to your remarks and Robbo's. You are right, I wondered why Plough Lane was circular when i did go there and remembered it as being a rectangle. its the heat. Here is the latest pic from this month.. It was sad to see the old greyhound stadium go. You could get ham, egg and chips and a pint there for a fiver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 1 minute ago, havanatopia said: Peter, I am confused to but not its crystallising thanks to your remarks. You are right, I wondered why Plough Lane was circular when i did go there and remembered it as being a rectangle. its the heat. Here is the latest pic from this month.. I can remember pictures of Plough Lane being quite a small, modest ground with open terracing behind the goal. Sadly I never had the chance to go so I wondered if the more impressive sized Greyhound Stadium had been built on the site of the FCs ground after the Dons left? Great to hear that Wimbledon are going ‘home’ back to Plough Lane. May well get the chance to visit this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 21 minutes ago, Offside said: Only 8 for me. I also saw City play at Rushden and Diamonds (now gone). I saw Rushden and Diamonds v Cheltenham so my proud record is extended. I’ve also been to White Hart Lane. I must watch a football match at the Mem ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 27 , that’s why I have so few of the 92 now. plough Lane, the last/only time I missed a goal going for a pee. Kelly , probably Erinington , scored in a 1-1 draw I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 6 minutes ago, Red-Robbo said: You could get ham, egg and chips and a pint there for a fiver. ... unfortunately, in the same glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 19 visited - all with City Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weepywall Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 21 for me, all with City bar The Dell, for some reason went to a Southampton v Millwall game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 This run down, derelict dump used to be home to some 3rd rate (at best) football team in some North Bristol slum. I’m not sure when it was last fit to host professional football matches though. I did take a peak through the gates and it now appears to be home to some sort of camping convention or travellers site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 48 minutes ago, Rudolf Hucker said: I visit a ground, it closes. 21 minutes ago, Rudolf Hucker said: I saw Rushden and Diamonds v Cheltenham so my proud record is extended. I’ve also been to White Hart Lane. I must watch a football match at the Mem ... Hurry up and take one for the team. Sure we'll all have a whip round for you!! You could even close your eyes so you don't have to see it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 1 hour ago, havanatopia said: At least a dozen of those. My memory not what it was though. Cannot remember if it was Sealand Road or the Deva we ran onto the pitch of when we got promoted from the old Division Four? Here she blows Rob... Sealand Rd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weepywall Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 9 minutes ago, Bar BS3 said: This run down, derelict dump used to be home to some 3rd rate (at best) football team in some North Bristol slum. I’m not sure when it was last fit to host professional football matches though. I did take a peak through the gates and it now appears to be home to some sort of camping convention or travellers site. Jesus...I'm surprised that dump gets a safety certificate with all those wooden fence panels around it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miah Dennehy Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 33 for me. I never did get to Plough Lane, but I did head there to watch City once! My boss was a City fan and at about lunchtime he suddenly said he fancied going to Wimbledon that night (I think it may have been an FA Cup replay) He wanted company , and a free half day , even if it meant watching City, seemed a good deal. Halfway up the M4 he changed his mind when he realised Spurs (his other team) were playing Villa so we went there instead, his reasoning being that City would get beat anyway. Spurs lost, City won and I never got to tick off Plough Lane! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Louie louie Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 Elm park had some atmosphere unlike the new ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 21 minutes ago, Bar BS3 said: Sizeable crowd already forming in the car park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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