22A Posted May 3, 2021 Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 This view is from the 40's after WW2. When did such scenes get stopped please; the 50's or early 60's? Similarly as cricket matches, when were accompanied children banned from sitting on the grass outside of the boundry rope? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1ackbird Posted May 3, 2021 Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 3 minutes ago, 22A said: This view is from the 40's after WW2. When did such scenes get stopped please; the 50's or early 60's? Similarly as cricket matches, when were accompanied children banned from sitting on the grass outside of the boundry rope? Went to the B&H final at Lords 81/82? There were young Notts fans in Robin Hood costumes sat behind the boundery rope.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT The Optimist Posted May 3, 2021 Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 I'm old ! But not that old too remember scenes like that I am guessing you would need a forum user to be in his 80's now to recall scenes like that ! (I note 22A you are in Peterborough. My fav away game with hordes of relatives who live in that area & generations of posh fans. I am always welcome looked after when I go to London Road !) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted May 3, 2021 Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 Can't answer your questions but would guess in the 1960's or even 1970's. I sat on the grass at Nevil Road to see 1953 Aussies v Glos. Headmaster at BGS gave us a day off to go. Glos won toss which meant I was able to see Lindwall and Miller open the bowling - a big thrill for me as I wanted to be a fast bowler. Skinny arms let me down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted May 3, 2021 Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 2 minutes ago, DT The Optimist said: I'm old ! But not that old too remember scenes like that I am guessing you would need a forum user to be in his 80's now to recall scenes like that ! @Robbored we need your advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted May 3, 2021 Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 2 minutes ago, cidered abroad said: Can't answer your questions but would guess in the 1960's or even 1970's. I sat on the grass at Nevil Road to see 1953 Aussies v Glos. Headmaster at BGS gave us a day off to go. Glos won toss which meant I was able to see Lindwall and Miller open the bowling - a big thrill for me as I wanted to be a fast bowler. Skinny arms let me down. If you started drinking in the Skinny Arms when you were still at school you only have yourself to blame for not making it as a fast bowler! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldstandrobin Posted May 3, 2021 Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 The half time scores A B C D etc were around Ashton Gate when I first started in 1958 as were the seats for the Bus Drivers and Conductors. We knew game was close to ending when they streamed out, little bit like the Dolman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDziek Posted May 3, 2021 Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 @CyderInACanexpect you can remember the top photo - you’d have been in your 20’s.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted May 3, 2021 Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 29 minutes ago, oldstandrobin said: The half time scores A B C D etc were around Ashton Gate when I first started in 1958 as were the seats for the Bus Drivers and Conductors. We knew game was close to ending when they streamed out, little bit like the Dolman ... plus the light blue, single seat 'invalid vehicles' used by disabled drivers, parked around the ring-side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted May 3, 2021 Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 36 minutes ago, oldstandrobin said: The half time scores A B C D etc were around Ashton Gate when I first started in 1958 as were the seats for the Bus Drivers and Conductors. We knew game was close to ending when they streamed out, little bit like the Dolman I started watching in the early 60's and I'm sure that by then the A, B, C, D ht score board was on the pitch-side wall of the open end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldstandrobin Posted May 3, 2021 Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 1 minute ago, Rudolf Hucker said: I started watching in the early 60's and I'm sure that by then the A, B, C, D ht score board was on the pitch-side wall of the open end. Yes I think it was, I was in the East End then and could see it from there, cant recall if there was one on the East End wall so the open enders could see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted May 3, 2021 Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 4 minutes ago, Rudolf Hucker said: I started watching in the early 60's and I'm sure that by then the A, B, C, D ht score board was on the pitch-side wall of the open end. I think it was still there right up to when the Atyeo was built and I have a vague recollection of it being moved to the EE after that. Edit: just seen @oldstandrobin`s post above so there were probably two of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redysteadygo Posted May 3, 2021 Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 42 minutes ago, oldstandrobin said: The half time scores A B C D etc were around Ashton Gate when I first started in 1958 as were the seats for the Bus Drivers and Conductors. We knew game was close to ending when they streamed out, little bit like the Dolman No, Dolman is out far earlier than the bus men used to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted May 3, 2021 Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 2 hours ago, BigTone said: @Robbored we need your advice Cheeky git! You’re the same age as me. I remember the ABCE boards being low down and the guy would come out with the half time scores that corresponded the legend in the programme - well before the internet but some fans had transitors small enough to carry in their pocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted May 3, 2021 Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 4 minutes ago, Lanterne Rouge said: there were probably two of them. There were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted May 3, 2021 Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 5 minutes ago, Robbored said: You’re than [same] age as me. Ever since you stated, the other day, that you rarely make typo's, you've made loads of typo's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Red Cyril Posted May 3, 2021 Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 I started going to the gate early 70's as a young lad. Was there not an ABCD half time scoreboard at both open end and east end front barriers? Used to go on the enclosure and sure you could see one at either end. But bloody long time ago :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted May 3, 2021 Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 13 minutes ago, Robbored said: Cheeky git! You’re the same age as me. I remember the ABCE boards being low down and the guy would come out with the half time scores that corresponded the legend in the programme - well before the internet but some fans had transitors small enough to carry in their pocket. At least your memory is still reasonably intact !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingswood Robin Posted May 3, 2021 Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 I remember going away to Wolves in 1985 and they still had a giant A,B,C,D board still in use in one corner. It was in the middle of Wolves slide from 1st division to 4th in consecutive seasons. Wolves were crap, needless to say we lost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted May 3, 2021 Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 Re, outfield, it was stopped in the late 80's at Nev Road, not for health and safty reasons as you may suppose, but.........................................people were obscuring the advertising hoardings ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted May 3, 2021 Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 The worst crush I remember at home was Liverpool in 77. That was insane. Muller Road end when Hirst scored that goal was on a similar level! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted May 3, 2021 Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 8 minutes ago, REDOXO said: The worst crush I remember at home was Liverpool in 77. That was insane. Muller Road end when Hirst scored that goal was on a similar level! is that the one where steve heighway tore us apart with a fantastic solo effort? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted May 3, 2021 Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 38 minutes ago, redsquirrel said: is that the one where steve heighway tore us apart with a fantastic solo effort? We won 2:1 Garland, thus setting up Coventry Away. You know I can’t remember who got their goal strangely. They had just won the league!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziderarmy Posted May 3, 2021 Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 3 hours ago, BigTone said: At least your memory is still reasonably intact !! Unlike his alphabetical knowledge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddoh Posted May 3, 2021 Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 40 minutes ago, ziderheadarmy said: Unlike his alphabetical knowledge that doesn't add up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted May 3, 2021 Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 6 hours ago, Rudolf Hucker said: Ever since you stated, the other day, that you rarely make typo's, you've made loads of typo's! I assume that was deliberate? Interestingly, whilst one might assume the plural would be typoes, it is in fact typos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floatn Over Posted May 4, 2021 Report Share Posted May 4, 2021 11 hours ago, REDOXO said: The worst crush I remember at home was Liverpool in 77. That was insane. Muller Road end when Hirst scored that goal was on a similar level! From my recollection the Muller Road / Martyn Hirst crush could have gone so very wrong, there was a local ITV (then HTV) consumer rights contributor (forgotten his name) looking down on us from a platform nearby with a look of real worry on his face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted May 4, 2021 Report Share Posted May 4, 2021 11 hours ago, slartibartfast said: Re, outfield, it was stopped in the late 80's at Nev Road, not for health and safty reasons as you may suppose, but.........................................people were obscuring the advertising hoardings ! I was going to answer @22As original question by saying "television coverage" which I guess is similar to your point. Regarding that picture, I suppose these things were stopped after several accidents, the Ibrox disaster being the most infamous, but I have recollections of seeing images of people falling through the roof's of various stands in the 60s and 70s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galway Red Posted May 4, 2021 Report Share Posted May 4, 2021 11 hours ago, redsquirrel said: is that the one where steve heighway tore us apart with a fantastic solo effort? Don't think Highway was there then, it might of been quarter final of cup in '74 you' re thinking about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamski Posted May 4, 2021 Report Share Posted May 4, 2021 I remember watching us at Swindle in the late 60's sitting on "ringside seating infront of the Shrivenham Rd side, bench seats inside the perimeter wall, my Dad got a ball full in the face from a John Trollop clearance. I also remember another spectator having a player sliding into them....all good fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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