wiseowl Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Some old timer once told me that the reason the Main Stand stopped "a little short" at both ends, was because its completion was halted with the onset of war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsworth blue Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 1 hour ago, wiseowl said: Some old timer once told me that the reason the Main Stand stopped "a little short" at both ends, was because its completion was halted with the onset of war. Think that might have been my grandad, he persuaded me that Oldham were "good once" so I believed him and joined the cause - sure I saw him laughing outside that day as he hadn't attended Boundary Park regularly in years! If it was true what that old timer/ my grandad said - what about Carlisle's main stand that extends past the pitch at one end - is this because there was no threat of war with Germany when it was built? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TamarBridgeLatic Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 According to The Football Grounds Of Great Britain by Simon Inglis, "The present main stand was begun in 1913 but not completed until 1920 , although it was intended to add wings as finances alllowed. One of the highest attendances was not for football but for the Prince Of Wales's visit in 1921. The main stand is a short, blue painted stand, oddly angled to the west as if it were meant to continue to the goal-line but could not quite reach. The roof appears to have bowed with the effort." Fred the ghost of the Chaddy End also gets a mention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudemedic Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 5 hours ago, unsworth blue said: If it was true what that old timer/ my grandad said - what about Carlisle's main stand that extends past the pitch at one end - is this because there was no threat of war with Germany when it was built? Carlisle's main stand is lopsided because Knighton wanted to move the pitch 10 yards, and built the stand accordingly. Pitch remained where it was... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 3 hours ago, TamarBridgeLatic said: According to The Football Grounds Of Great Britain by Simon Inglis, "The present main stand was begun in 1913 but not completed until 1920 , although it was intended to add wings as finances alllowed. One of the highest attendances was not for football but for the Prince Of Wales's visit in 1921. The main stand is a short, blue painted stand, oddly angled to the west as if it were meant to continue to the goal-line but could not quite reach. The roof appears to have bowed with the effort." Fred the ghost of the Chaddy End also gets a mention. Is Fred still haunting us today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Mikey Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 8 hours ago, rudemedic said: Carlisle's main stand is lopsided because Knighton wanted to move the pitch 10 yards, and built the stand accordingly. Pitch remained where it was... Similar situation at Woves. Built the new stand about a pitch distance from the pitch. The plan was to move the whole stadium across but it took a while. Very strange set up when we went there for the opening match in 91. Only 3 sides in use with one stand miles from the pitch. Cracking atmosphere in the end we shared with the Wolves fans and what a match. Thank you Marshy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythemostimportantkick Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 1 hour ago, Magic Mikey said: Similar situation at Woves. Built the new stand about a pitch distance from the pitch. The plan was to move the whole stadium across but it took a while. Very strange set up when we went there for the opening match in 91. Only 3 sides in use with one stand miles from the pitch. Cracking atmosphere in the end we shared with the Wolves fans and what a match. Thank you Marshy. My favourite bit of the vhs from that season was when Marshall was asked about his best goal. “ Errrrr, there’s been so many. Nah probably me sheckond goal at wolves” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewBlue Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 The old girl. There's no finer place to watch a game of association football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarddog73 Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 17 hours ago, unsworth blue said: were Latics responsible for that? No Corney was... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 30 minutes ago, NewBlue said: The old girl. There's no finer place to watch a game of association football. It's great, unique and loads of other positive adjectives apply. But frankly I don't feel safe in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kowenicki Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 Nostalgia. It’s a shit hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L1onheartNew Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 7 minutes ago, kowenicki said: Nostalgia. It’s a shit hole. Nostalgia. Ain't what it used to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaticsPete Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 You can make out the part construction of the Main Stand in the background of this team shot of 1913/14 http://t Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OAFC1984 Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 53 minutes ago, LaticsPete said: You can make out the part construction of the Main Stand in the background of this team shot of 1913/14 http://t Look a happy bunch don’t they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobledgersheart Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 1 hour ago, OAFC1984 said: Look a happy bunch don’t they? Think the club telly broke that day ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whittles left foot Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 1 hour ago, OAFC1984 said: Look a happy bunch don’t they? Don't most of them post on here now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disjointed Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 1 hour ago, OAFC1984 said: Look a happy bunch don’t they? They had been pre warned about the shit that was going to riddle OAFC at the end of the century and for ever more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewBlue Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 10 hours ago, Dave_Og said: It's great, unique and loads of other positive adjectives apply. But frankly I don't feel safe in there. Seriously? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 11 minutes ago, NewBlue said: Seriously? Absolutely seriously. Loads of wood, bits falling off all over the place, very narrow gangways. I'm not going in there. And for anyone over about 5'10'' spectacularly uncomfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disjointed Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 5 minutes ago, Dave_Og said: Absolutely seriously. Loads of wood, bits falling off all over the place, very narrow gangways. I'm not going in there. And for anyone over about 5'10'' spectacularly uncomfortable. It is a fine place to watch football, loads of character, give me the main stand anyday over some of the shiny new mirror image stands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 1 minute ago, disjointed said: It is a fine place to watch football, loads of character, give me the main stand anyday over some of the shiny new mirror image stands. It's a great view. I'd love to see it knocked down and rebuilt in very similar style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewBlue Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 50 minutes ago, Dave_Og said: It's a great view. I'd love to see it knocked down and rebuilt in very similar style. Would just never happen. Nor do I see how it could possibly be rebuilt in that style. That's of its time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singe Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 5 hours ago, whittles left foot said: Don't most of them post on here now? I believe they sit, unlike Dave, in the Main Stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcfluff1985 Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 1 hour ago, Dave_Og said: Absolutely seriously. Loads of wood, bits falling off all over the place, very narrow gangways. I'm not going in there. And for anyone over about 5'10'' spectacularly uncomfortable. I'm 6'1 and I'll agree on the comfort, I come home with dints in my shins below the knees. Wouldn't change it for the world though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 6 minutes ago, mcfluff1985 said: I'm 6'1 and I'll agree on the comfort, I come home with dints in my shins below the knees. Wouldn't change it for the world though Try it when you're 6'4''.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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