East Stand

[BIGRON]

I was at the ground last night watching my great nephew playing in a tournament , I noticed all the stairways were boarded up and there were skips by the corners both ends of the stand , looks like the promised upgrades might be taking place hopefully this work will include the bogs

[The Reverend]

I was at the ground last night watching my great nephew playing in a tournament , I noticed all the stairways were boarded up and there were skips by the corners both ends of the stand , looks like the promised upgrades might be taking place hopefully this work will include the bogs

How did your great nephew do in his tournament?

[Long slender neck]

[aylesburyos]

Work started as soon shortly after our last home match. New toilets & bars plus making walk ways more spacious so we are not restricted to 85% capacity

[BIGRON]

I was at the ground last night watching my great nephew playing in a tournament , I noticed all the stairways were boarded up and there were skips by the corners both ends of the stand , looks like the promised upgrades might be taking place hopefully this work will include the bogs

How did your great nephew do in his tournament?

They won their first game then lost and drew the final game ,, they finished joint 2nd of 4 , hopefully his younger brother will fair better at tomorrow's games

[Give it to Jabo]

I do love the East Stand, it reeks of History. Am I right in thinking that some of the structure was taken from Catford Greyhound Stadium? Somebody told me so....

[Give it to Jabo]

Is this where the confusion arses??

Clapton Stadium
The Clapton Stadium, also known as Millfields Road, was a football ground and greyhound racing stadium in the Lower Clapton area of London

[The Reverend]

I do love the East Stand, it reeks of History. Am I right in thinking that some of the structure was taken from Catford Greyhound Stadium? Somebody told me so....

History isn’t the only thing it reeks of….

[O Superman]

Is this where the confusion arses??

Clapton Stadium
The Clapton Stadium, also known as Millfields Road, was a football ground and greyhound racing stadium in the Lower Clapton area of London

No, the East Stand came directly from Mitcham Greyhound stadium in 1956. The reason that the gable is not right in the middle of the stand is supposed to be because it oriiginally held the photo-finish equipment for the greyhounds. Initially, only two thirds of teh stand was was installed at Brisbane Road with the remainder in being put up when we got promoted to the old first division in 1962. Before they replaced the roof a couple of years ago, you used to be able to see the difference in colour where they had installed the last bit.

The Clapton Stadium in Millfields Road still existed long after the club moved to Brisbane Road. My Grandad and Aunt both worked there in the 50s/60's. It was demolished in (I think) the 70's and is now a housing estate.

[Rich Tea Wellin]

Good. It’s an awful match day experience as it is

[Dunners]

The East Stand has been a sh*t hole for many years. These improvements are well overdue.

[Give it to Jabo]

Is this where the confusion arses??

Clapton Stadium
The Clapton Stadium, also known as Millfields Road, was a football ground and greyhound racing stadium in the Lower Clapton area of London

No, the East Stand came directly from Mitcham Greyhound stadium in 1956. The reason that the gable is not right in the middle of the stand is supposed to be because it oriiginally held the photo-finish equipment for the greyhounds. Initially, only two thirds of teh stand was was installed at Brisbane Road with the remainder in being put up when we got promoted to the old first division in 1962. Before they replaced the roof a couple of years ago, you used to be able to see the difference in colour where they had installed the last bit.

The Clapton Stadium in Millfields Road still existed long after the club moved to Brisbane Road. My Grandad and Aunt both worked there in the 50s/60's. It was demolished in (I think) the 70's and is now a housing estate.

Thank you for a response that is more than comprehensive, Superman.

[Give it to Jabo]

The East Stand has been a sh*t hole for many years. These improvements are well overdue.

Thinking of starting a Campaign for Real Football Stadiums.....

Went to the Tottenham Stadium for the NLD - thought I was at a pop concert. It was only the foul abuse that kept me "grounded"

[Chief crazy horse]

Is this where the confusion arses??

Clapton Stadium
The Clapton Stadium, also known as Millfields Road, was a football ground and greyhound racing stadium in the Lower Clapton area of London

No, the East Stand came directly from Mitcham Greyhound stadium in 1956. The reason that the gable is not right in the middle of the stand is supposed to be because it oriiginally held the photo-finish equipment for the greyhounds. Initially, only two thirds of teh stand was was installed at Brisbane Road with the remainder in being put up when we got promoted to the old first division in 1962. Before they replaced the roof a couple of years ago, you used to be able to see the difference in colour where they had installed the last bit.

The Clapton Stadium in Millfields Road still existed long after the club moved to Brisbane Road. My Grandad and Aunt both worked there in the 50s/60's. It was demolished in (I think) the 70's and is now a housing estate.

And there's a road there named Orient way, I believe.

[Long slender neck]

I quite like it, its old fashioned and real.

It'll just be very corporate and souless now.

[mildandbitter]

I quite like it, its old fashioned and real.

It'll just be very corporate and souless now.

If it wasn't for the sun being in your eyes most of the time it would be my choice.

[LPE]

It has an old football world charm to it. Hope it’s not altered too much.

[Brigs]

Used to love the enclosures back in the 70s

[marcho]

Bring back the Chicken Run !!

[Orient Punxx]

Is this where the confusion arses??

Clapton Stadium
The Clapton Stadium, also known as Millfields Road, was a football ground and greyhound racing stadium in the Lower Clapton area of London

No, the East Stand came directly from Mitcham Greyhound stadium in 1956. The reason that the gable is not right in the middle of the stand is supposed to be because it oriiginally held the photo-finish equipment for the greyhounds. Initially, only two thirds of teh stand was was installed at Brisbane Road with the remainder in being put up when we got promoted to the old first division in 1962. Before they replaced the roof a couple of years ago, you used to be able to see the difference in colour where they had installed the last bit.

The Clapton Stadium in Millfields Road still existed long after the club moved to Brisbane Road. My Grandad and Aunt both worked there in the 50s/60's. It was demolished in (I think) the 70's and is now a housing estate.

https://greyhoundracingtimes.co.uk/2019 ... n-mitcham/

Never hosted a greyhound race. “The gable was a viewing porch”!

[Chief crazy horse]

I thought that also when I read this. I had never heard of any connection with the east stand we got from Mitchum and greyhound racing before.

[Currywurst and Chips]

The catering needs updating and it does get overcrowded at HT

I enjoy the uniqueness of it, hopefully they don’t bin off the Alan Comfort Bar or Theo’s changing room

[Currywurst and Chips]

The buy a pint on an app, redeem it at a machine then take the token to the bar bollox can get in the bin though

[O Superman]

Is this where the confusion arses??

Clapton Stadium
The Clapton Stadium, also known as Millfields Road, was a football ground and greyhound racing stadium in the Lower Clapton area of London

No, the East Stand came directly from Mitcham Greyhound stadium in 1956. The reason that the gable is not right in the middle of the stand is supposed to be because it oriiginally held the photo-finish equipment for the greyhounds. Initially, only two thirds of teh stand was was installed at Brisbane Road with the remainder in being put up when we got promoted to the old first division in 1962. Before they replaced the roof a couple of years ago, you used to be able to see the difference in colour where they had installed the last bit.

The Clapton Stadium in Millfields Road still existed long after the club moved to Brisbane Road. My Grandad and Aunt both worked there in the 50s/60's. It was demolished in (I think) the 70's and is now a housing estate.

https://greyhoundracingtimes.co.uk/2019 ... n-mitcham/

Never hosted a greyhound race. “The gable was a viewing porch”!

Well that depends on who you believe.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitcham_Stadium

Even the article you posted says it was unclear.

As for the photo-finish bit, maybe it was only intended to install it - and where else would you put it other than opposite the finish line as mentioned in your article. Anyway, I posted in good faith and that part has definitely been repeated by the club historians in my lifetime.