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BIGRON wrote: ↑Wed May 08, 2024 11:00 am 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 wrote: ↑Wed May 08, 2024 11:12 am

BIGRON wrote: ↑Wed May 08, 2024 11:00 am 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?

Give it to Jabo wrote: ↑Wed May 08, 2024 12:49 pm 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 wrote: ↑Wed May 08, 2024 12:50 pm 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

O Superman wrote: ↑Wed May 08, 2024 1:21 pm

Give it to Jabo wrote: ↑Wed May 08, 2024 12:50 pm 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.

Dunners wrote: ↑Wed May 08, 2024 2:52 pm The East Stand has been a sh*t hole for many years. These improvements are well overdue.

O Superman wrote: ↑Wed May 08, 2024 1:21 pm

Give it to Jabo wrote: ↑Wed May 08, 2024 12:50 pm 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.

Long slender neck wrote: ↑Wed May 08, 2024 4:03 pm I quite like it, its old fashioned and real.

It'll just be very corporate and souless now.

O Superman wrote: ↑Wed May 08, 2024 1:21 pm

Give it to Jabo wrote: ↑Wed May 08, 2024 12:50 pm 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.

Orient Punxx wrote: ↑Thu May 09, 2024 9:01 am

O Superman wrote: ↑Wed May 08, 2024 1:21 pm

Give it to Jabo wrote: ↑Wed May 08, 2024 12:50 pm 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”!