[Albion] The North stand roof.

[rigton70]

Why was it taken down in 1979 the year of my first game aged 8.

Why was it put back a few years later?

 

[Dick Swiveller]

Why was it taken down in 1979 the year of my first game aged 8.

Why was it put back a few years later?

You are my age with the same first year. Are you me?

 

[AZ Gull]

Why was it taken down in 1979 the year of my first game aged 8.

Why was it put back a few years later?

From the programme for the opening game of the season against Wolverhampton Wanderers on August 16 1980:-

 

[Superphil]

I remember getting absolutely soaked at the 3-3 game v Liverpool, blimey, did it rain that afternoon.

 

[Weststander]

I preferred the much lower old roof, it helped the atmosphere and the darkness made it far harder to police

From 00:30:

 

[Pinkie Brown]

The new roof was 'opened' a few games into the 1984/85 season. Against Barnsley if I remember correct.

 

[Return of the Rev]

I preferred the much lower old roof, it helped the atmosphere and the darkness made it far harder to police

From 00:30:

It had a menace and a darkness loved standing top step but two with a gap then the the police on the back step. Millwall, Cardiff and pompey stand out

 

[Super Steve Earle]

The new roof was 'opened' a few games into the 1984/85 season. Against Barnsley if I remember correct.

ly.

 

[Cheshire Cat]

I always thought the Goldstone was a bit dinghy in daylight.

It looked much better at night under floodlights when the colours stood put more.

 

[rigton70]

You are my age with the same first year. Are you me?

No.

 

[rigton70]

From the programme for the opening game of the season against Wolverhampton Wanderers on August 16 1980:-

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Thank you AZ

 

[schmunk]

I always thought the Goldstone was a bit dinghy in daylight.

Hmmm, not sure aboat that.

 

[Dick Swiveller]

No.

Phew. Wondered why I was being so harsh on another thread. Turns out I wasn't.

 

[BN9 BHA]

I always thought the Goldstone was a bit dinghy in daylight.

It looked much better at night under floodlights when the colours stood put more.

I thought it was quite colourful but looked nothing like a small inflatable boat.

 

[el punal]

I always thought the Goldstone was a bit dinghy in daylight.

I’ll admit I was floating after some impressive home wins during those times.

 

[Weststander]

I always thought the Goldstone was a bit dinghy in daylight.

It looked much better at night under floodlights when the colours stood put more.

Giant floodlight pylons you could see from miles away as you approached the ground for an evening game. Magical as a kid seeing that. A few 33,000 gates eg CP and Derby. Great times.

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

Phew. Wondered why I was being so harsh on another thread. Turns out I wasn't.

A relief, but not a surprise, to have confirmation that you aren't a pillock.

 

[Ooh it’s a corner]

I preferred the much lower old roof, it helped the atmosphere and the darkness made it far harder to police

From 00:30:

Being in the North Stand at the time when Peter Ward was playing in the Taylor/Mullery era is still my best Goldstone memory. That surge down the terrace after we scored and discovering you were some distance away from where you started. Fantastic memories

 

[World of Sport]

I'm surprised it stayed until that long, I was always getting covered in rust in the late 60's.... if you ever witnessed John Templeman and others in the team take a shot at goal you'll understand why.

 

[Wardy's twin]

I'm surprised it stayed until that long, I was always getting covered in rust in the late 60's.... if you ever witnessed John Templeman and others in the team take a shot at goal you'll understand why.

those were some of the more accurate ones