You Do The Dziekanowski Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Kind of a follow on from the Ground redevelopment Using 4 stands from around England what would make your Ultimate Ground? Id have Eastend- Especially in her heyday Holte end Anfield Kop don't know the name of the stand but the End at Leeds furthest from Away end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaverface Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Probably the Kop at one end(http://www.footballgroundguide.com/old-grounds-and-stands/anfield-liverpool-kop.html) The old Wolves terracing at the other (that was so steep it was terrifying and exciting at the same time) (http://www.footballgroundguide.com/old-grounds-and-stands/old-molineux-wolverhampton.html) Charlton's terracing that used to run along the side (http://valleyaddey.blogspot.co.uk/2010_09_01_archive.html) or maybe Huddersfileds (as that was under cover) (http://www.footballgroundguide.com/old-grounds-and-stands/leeds_road_huddersfield.htm) ..and to keep the corporates happy, maybe the South stand at Hillsborough (http://www.footballgroundguide.com/sheffield_wednesday/index.htm) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Probably the Kop at one end(http://www.footballgroundguide.com/old-grounds-and-stands/anfield-liverpool-kop.html) The old Wolves terracing at the other (that was so steep it was terrifying and exciting at the same time) (http://www.footballgroundguide.com/old-grounds-and-stands/old-molineux-wolverhampton.html) Charlton's terracing that used to run along the side (http://valleyaddey.blogspot.co.uk/2010_09_01_archive.html) or maybe Huddersfileds (as that was under cover) (http://www.footballgroundguide.com/old-grounds-and-stands/leeds_road_huddersfield.htm) ..and to keep the corporates happy, maybe the South stand at Hillsborough (http://www.footballgroundguide.com/sheffield_wednesday/index.htm) That side terrace at the old Valley was truly vast! Was it not the biggest capacity ground in England at one stage..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abraham Romanovich Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 The North Bank at Highbury, big stand covered with a tin roof whats not to like.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
You Do The Dziekanowski Posted March 1, 2014 Author Share Posted March 1, 2014 Probably the Kop at one end(http://www.footballgroundguide.com/old-grounds-and-stands/anfield-liverpool-kop.html) The old Wolves terracing at the other (that was so steep it was terrifying and exciting at the same time) (http://www.footballgroundguide.com/old-grounds-and-stands/old-molineux-wolverhampton.html) Charlton's terracing that used to run along the side (http://valleyaddey.blogspot.co.uk/2010_09_01_archive.html) or maybe Huddersfileds (as that was under cover) (http://www.footballgroundguide.com/old-grounds-and-stands/leeds_road_huddersfield.htm) ..and to keep the corporates happy, maybe the South stand at Hillsborough (http://www.footballgroundguide.com/sheffield_wednesday/index.htm) Very nice. Could you imagine walking into that ground as an away fan!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
054123 Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Not quite on topic but I loved the old home park, away days there in 95 and 96 will live long in my memory. One of my older city mates in his 50s, who s been round the block more than once and been to almost every away ground in the last 40 years, says the amazing thing he heard was the ild kop at st andrews giving 'keep right on' the full works. Cant remember the year, but he says it was yhe the most impressive, intimidating, moving experience at an away day. Trust me when I say he has seen jt done it, so when he says that, he carries a lot of weight with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
You Do The Dziekanowski Posted March 1, 2014 Author Share Posted March 1, 2014 The North Bank at Highbury, big stand covered with a tin roof whats not to like.. Not disagreeing but your ground won't have a big capacity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Not quite on topic but I loved the old home park, away days there in 95 and 96 will live long in my memory. One of my older city mates in his 50s, who s been round the block more than once and been to almost every away ground in the last 40 years, says the amazing thing he heard was the ild kop at st andrews giving 'keep right on' the full works. Cant remember the year, but he says it was yhe the most impressive, intimidating, moving experience at an away day. Trust me when I say he has seen jt done it, so when he says that, he carries a lot of weight with me. St. Andrews has certainly changed then! Half empty, silent and in a shit hole, would be my description nowadays. There're here, they're there, they're every fcuking where....... Empty seats. It's the new Birmingham anthem, or should be..! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
You Do The Dziekanowski Posted March 1, 2014 Author Share Posted March 1, 2014 St. Andrews has certainly changed then! Half empty, silent and in a shit hole, would be my description nowadays. There're here, they're there, they're every fcuking where....... Empty seats. It's the new Birmingham anthem, or should be..! I'm guessing that was the Days when the Zulus were out in force. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welcome To The Jungle Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 I'll have the EE at one end, connected to 'the Shed' from Kingsholm (Gloucester Rugby) running down one length to form one big East End like stand that runs halfway around the ground. The Anfield Kop at the other end (although if not bound by English grounds the South Stand at the westfalenstadion wins hands down) with the Goodison Road Stand as Grandstand. Capacity 35,000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
054123 Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 St. Andrews has certainly changed then! Half empty, silent and in a shit hole, would be my description nowadays. There're here, they're there, they're every fcuking where....... Empty seats. It's the new Birmingham anthem, or should be..! Of course it has. You usually post like you know what you're talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 I'm in the minority here but I hate the idea of 4 seperate stands on a 'new' ground. Id much rather have an enclosed arena like all the best modern stadia are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob k Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 I used to love the away terrace at Swanseas vetch field! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Torbay_Red Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 I'd have the Anfield Kop at one end, the Holte End.....obviously at the other end. On the sides, I'd have the Chelsea East Stand and the side tearracing that used to be at the old Goldstone Ground in Brighton. Capacity = Huge..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamite Red Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Villa park. Awesome old school modern stadium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey54 Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Love the Holte End at Villa. Feels like a football ground should. I also used to love The Shelf at White Hart Lane. Cracking atmosphere up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 north bank at Highbury,the old terrace at the Valley,the Holt end and of course the Kop... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welcome To The Jungle Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 north bank at Highbury,the old terrace at the Valley,the Holt end and of course the Kop... wasn't the North Bank and end too? Can you have 3 ends and 1 side stand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
You Do The Dziekanowski Posted March 1, 2014 Author Share Posted March 1, 2014 wasn't the North Bank and end too? Can you have 3 ends and 1 side stand The only problem is you don't get many intimidating side stands, It would look odd having 3 ends and one side stand but we can just say it's unique Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 This is my ultimate English ground - with so many memories with the old man - see video below. I kind of wanted Ashton Vale but in a strange way, it feels quite warming that my son will stand / sit in the same ground as his grandfather and his great grandfather - Ashton Gatehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70Ym3cY5EfM Great footage and quite emotional watching this old place. COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOTR Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 The Holte end,the South bank at wolves before the rebuild,The old chicken run at west ham and our own enclosure from the early eighties,frightening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcitysweden Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Saltergate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Mosquito Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 The Chelsea Shed End from the 70s and 80s. Lots of pitch invasions started from there and plenty of delightful obscene chanting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cambridge Batch Red Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Saltergate Nice old school ground. Pity it's gone. Not many left like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Stood on the kop in the late 60's and couldn't understand all the fuss I found it slightly underwhelming, always enjoyed the north bank and the shed always a good laugh and I always enjoyed the atmosphere at the hawthorns but one place that impressed me atmosphere wise when it was full and rocking was Derby's baseball ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 You can see my perfect Stadium built here in model form...includes Villa, Highbury, Craven Cottage and Ibrox...loads of history, tradition, atmosphere and built to last. http://www.flickr.com/photos/oldsubbuteopark/ Check out the Architect and what great grounds he designed...a legend that few know about. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archibald_Leitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
You Do The Dziekanowski Posted March 1, 2014 Author Share Posted March 1, 2014 You can see my perfect Stadium built here in model form...includes Villa, Highbury, Craven Cottage and Ibrox...loads of history, tradition, atmosphere and built to last.http://www.flickr.com/photos/oldsubbuteopark/ Check out the Architect and what great grounds he designed...a legend that few know about.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archibald_Leitch Fair play that is impressive!! A very large and atmospheric stadia there and not a bowl which is always good on the eye How did you make it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Fair play that is impressive!! A very large and atmospheric stadia there and not a bowl which is always good on the eye How did you make it? I didn't mate...it belongs to an Italian friend. It's quiet amusing from an Italian perspective. They love English football stadiums and the traditions and history...they think we are crazy for knocking them down and building bowls like many of their own. I know quiet a few lads that travel to older grounds, just to get that feel of history and tradition... I concur with their thoughts entirely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenkibby. Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 went to west brom early 70s,mate wba fan.man.u and arsenal were the games{best playing for man u }atmosphere fantastic but in their end they were split between west brom and smethick.smethick boys would only join in with chants of albion,never sing if it was about west brom!!also the first time I ever heard liqudator sang at a football ground.anyway was the first 40,000 crowd i'd ever been in and for the old boys on her bomber brown scored 2 and they beat man u 2.1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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