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Post by handifan on Jan 19, 2024 23:45:11 GMT
Got some brilliant memories of 'Kingsway' which will stay with me for a lifetime, but love 'Heritage Park' which is certainly not 'souless'. I only went to a few Kingsway derbies but none so far at heritage sparse (aside from vs 1883) but for many reasons I cannot imagine an atmosphere at hermitage pork ever being close to that at Kingsway for a big game. I drive past both heretic perks and Kingsway quite often and my memories of both are completely different. Past one I just feel sadness for the fans for glories never to be repeated, the other has rich memories of 3/4 of a grand old stadium with history bleeding from every crack.
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Post by jambon on Jan 20, 2024 7:34:19 GMT
Got some brilliant memories of 'Kingsway' which will stay with me for a lifetime, but love 'Heritage Park' which is certainly not 'souless'. I only went to a few Kingsway derbies but none so far at heritage sparse (aside from vs 1883) but for many reasons I cannot imagine an atmosphere at hermitage pork ever being close to that at Kingsway for a big game. I drive past both heretic perks and Kingsway quite often and my memories of both are completely different. Past one I just feel sadness for the fans for glories never to be repeated, the other has rich memories of 3/4 of a grand old stadium with history bleeding from every crack. Remember when you were united! . Just saying ! ππππ
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Post by kingsway12 on Jan 21, 2024 8:55:35 GMT
The 1970's days when a player signed for a club and couldn't transfer, one sub, the standard of the Northern League and Wearside league was impressive, watching Chris Waddle at Tow Law, could turn on a sixpence, Bishops saw Mick Gooding go to Rotherham, Tommy Sword, scored 7 in the first half against Shildon and signed for Stockport whom converted him into a centre half. Hosting Preston in the 2nd round proper of the FA Cup, over 6,000 in Kingsway, Bobby Charlton player manager. Spennymoor, had character in the old stand, as Bishop's Kingsway had, Moors came so close to a FA Trophy final, lost the semi final first leg 2-0 away at Leatherhead, Kevin Reilly missing as got married, return leg Moors 2 up at half time, got so nervous second half and Porter the keeper conceded a costly mistake, giving the visitors victory, Porter was an outstanding keeper. Blyth with that famous FA cup run were as good as any division 3 or 4 side (LEAGUE 1 AND 2) at the time, and were invited into the National League as it is today. North Shields Appleby Park was another impressive ground, their lights went to Evenwood, so many characters in the league, every team had them, Northern League sides made regular appearances in the FA cup. When Rothmans were sponsors as with two Southern leagues, the Rothmans Inter League Cup was contested, and Rothmans produced a three monthly magazine, this showed statistics the most bookings for a club in one season was a total of six, we get that in one match now, South Bank was another tough place to go and play football, just a real shame to see clubs then now gone.
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Post by wack579 on Jan 21, 2024 10:15:46 GMT
Got to disagree with jackthelad! Heritage park is soulless ! At 5-30 on match days the clubhouse is nearly empty! Maybe try and invest in sky or something to keep the fans in!
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Post by jackthelad on Jan 21, 2024 10:56:36 GMT
You obviously werenβt there yesterday, it was chocker at 5.30.
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Post by wack579 on Jan 21, 2024 13:56:45 GMT
Must have been Man Utd fans
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Post by rodentcatcher on Jan 21, 2024 22:17:59 GMT
Generally a decent amount stay after the game Wack. Not sure where you are coming from on that one...
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