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Isn't it wonderful to see the "togetherness" we had in that stand. Is it just my imagination or did it seem to be full like that nearly every week? I think we created a decent atmosphere in that stand and it is a real pity it was demolished. I wonder where they all are now? - certainly the majority of them won't enjoy the "matchday experience" as much as they did then. Braodway Stand RIP.

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Just to add - I worked on the construction of the Braodway Stand when it was first built back in the seventies - I even had the Architects drawings pinned up on my wall at home, delighted by the fact my club were having a "new" stand built - even if it was only small. Happy days

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I had a season ticket in the during the 98/99 season and I remember that on the pitch things were worse then than they are now and it was a much more positive atmosphere. I remember going 4-1 down to Gillingham and a mouse escaped on the pitch and this bloke at the back shouted "it's the rats escaping the sinking ship" which got a laugh from everyone on what was a grim day. Plus some pissed up bloke who used to always sing random songs word for word when the atmosphere went a bit flat. If only that atmosphere could return

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can anyone confirm that the first game or official opening was v citeh preseason 1973 ? as i think this may have been my first game at latics as mentioned in my thanks dad post ?

 

Don't think so.

 

It was built in 1971 and in use in 71/2.

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ta pete know my first game was around this time went to most of the saturday home games in 73/74 only mention of a game v citeah ive seen was jimmy frizzels testimonial but that was early 74 if i rememmber correctly hmmmmmmmmmmmm

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Do miss that stand! You wouldnt be able to create that atmosphere again. Friendly bunch for all the years I was in there. Always supporting our team even joined in with the songs. Wish we still had that stand shame everyone got split up! RIP wooden stand of memories!

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