sticks 1969 Posted February 20, 2022 Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 Can take the credit for this picture as it was sent over by a mate who went to Bideford fc yesterday 4 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted February 20, 2022 Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 I had no idea that’s where they were. (Probably forgotten)My mate lives in Northam and gets down the ground a bit. I’ll let him know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted February 20, 2022 Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 5 minutes ago, sticks 1969 said: Can take the credit for this picture as it was sent over by a mate who went to Bideford fc yesterday That’s brilliant. Done a bit off research Bidefords nickname is the Robins ironically. When I think of the old floodlights I think of York City. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen hump Posted February 20, 2022 Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 Always thought our old floodlights were sold to Wigan or there was some sort of deal done. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NcnsBcfc Posted February 20, 2022 Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 Just now, Glen hump said: Always thought our old floodlights were sold to Wigan or there was some sort of deal done. Have to admit, i thought it was Wigan as well at their own ground (Springfield?). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted February 20, 2022 Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 2 minutes ago, NcnsBcfc said: Have to admit, i thought it was Wigan as well at their own ground (Springfield?). It was - they must sent them on again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sticks 1969 Posted February 20, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 4 minutes ago, Glen hump said: Always thought our old floodlights were sold to Wigan or there was some sort of deal done. Pictures came from a good mate who knows his stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NcnsBcfc Posted February 20, 2022 Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 Think we covered this back in 2013. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted February 20, 2022 Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 Gifted to Wigan in 1992; https://www.bcfc.co.uk/fanzone/club-history/potted-history/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted February 20, 2022 Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 27 minutes ago, sticks 1969 said: Can take the credit for this picture as it was sent over by a mate who went to Bideford fc yesterday We must have a mutual friend Sticks! I was sent the same pic, by the lad I usually sit next to up in the family stand. JB? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sticks 1969 Posted February 20, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 Just now, Harry said: We must have a mutual friend Sticks! I was sent the same pic, by the lad I usually sit next to up in the family stand. JB? Yes mate that’s the guy so I will probably know you 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Oil Services Posted February 20, 2022 Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 12 minutes ago, Sleepy1968 said: It was - they must sent them on again. The floodlight pictured above is not one of the AG floodlights from back in the days before everyone sitting down and not getting wet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portland Bill Posted February 20, 2022 Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 36 minutes ago, sticks 1969 said: Can take the credit for this picture as it was sent over by a mate who went to Bideford fc yesterday Bideford had these floodlights long before we changed ours, these are not ours. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Oil Services Posted February 20, 2022 Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 34 minutes ago, sticks 1969 said: Can take the credit for this picture as it was sent over by a mate who went to Bideford fc yesterday Square, upright top holding lights (above) whereas AG lights (from 60s, 70s, 80s) had rectangular top angled toward the pitch. Top class our lights were, elegant; these above are a bit scruffy, a bit tin pot 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted February 20, 2022 Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 Do seem different 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan Posted February 20, 2022 Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 55 minutes ago, sticks 1969 said: Can take the credit for this picture as it was sent over by a mate who went to Bideford fc yesterday They don’t look like our old floodlights? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted February 20, 2022 Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 3 minutes ago, Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan said: They don’t look like our old floodlights? Our old floodlights were gifted to Wigan in 1992. As per the Official Site (you reading this @Robbored). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen hump Posted February 20, 2022 Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 58 minutes ago, sticks 1969 said: Pictures came from a good mate who knows his stuff Not saying it’s not right mate, I just thought they were sent to Wigan. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Street red Posted February 20, 2022 Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 1 hour ago, Sleepy1968 said: It was - they must sent them on again. Why didnt we add a sell on clause 1 5 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sticks 1969 Posted February 20, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 3 minutes ago, Glen hump said: Not saying it’s not right mate, I just thought they were sent to Wigan. But it seem like he might be wrong 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted February 20, 2022 Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 10 minutes ago, sticks 1969 said: But it seem like he might be wrong Where did the dog track lights go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted February 20, 2022 Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 50 minutes ago, bcfc01 said: Our old floodlights were gifted to Wigan in 1992. As per the Official Site (you reading this @Robbored). It’s amazing really. The floodlights were given to Wigan on the basis that they would dismantle them and take them away. Wigan was basically a non league team till the late 70s, yet somehow they’ve managed to reach the Premier League and won the FA Cup, whilst City has not really achieved much. Dave Wheelan obviously put money into the club but it was, initially, spent wisely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted February 20, 2022 Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 Just now, pongo88 said: It’s amazing really. The floodlights were given to Wigan on the basis that they would dismantle them and take them away. Wigan was basically a non league team till the late 70s, yet somehow they’ve managed to reach the Premier League and won the FA Cup, whilst City has not really achieved much. Dave Wheelan obviously put money into the club but it was, initially, spent wisely Same for Wimbledon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Taylor Posted February 20, 2022 Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 There's something magical about seeing old style floodlights lighting up the skyline from afar as you make your way to the ground. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Dicks Posted February 20, 2022 Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 Nothing like our old floodlights 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City Rocker Posted February 20, 2022 Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Alan Dicks said: Nothing like our old floodlights Indeed, more like the old lights at Eastville if anything. Edited February 20, 2022 by City Rocker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Taylor Posted February 20, 2022 Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 Just now, City Rocker said: Indeed, more lije the old lights at Eastville if anything. Did they take the small stand over to the Mem 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted February 20, 2022 Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 2 minutes ago, City Rocker said: Indeed, more like the old lights at Eastville if anything. I see they had one of their customary bumper crowds back then too. Some things never change. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weepywall Posted February 20, 2022 Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 1 minute ago, Shaun Taylor said: Did they take the small stand over to the Mem Don't know about the small stand but they certainly took the small following. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City Rocker Posted February 20, 2022 Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 1 minute ago, weepywall said: Don't know about the small stand but they certainly took the small following. It's what they do. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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