Just a reminder of how things used to be

Tin Monkey · 07-07-2009, 19:01

I was having a clear out in my loft and came across this photograph. I think it was taken by Cliff Hase, Altrincham's photographer, around 1990. The Holland's vans by the clubhouse would indicate it must have been the season they first sponsored us.

The picture is quite big, so beware!

Mr T · 07-07-2009, 19:34

Wasn't this around the time of the 1st great FA Cup run.

The picture was on the front of the programme as well (I think)

The ground was superb by my standards, stands, wall, floodlights, clubhouse extension.

For those that remember the John Prescott era (RIP)( ps where's Stanleybabe today?? )The Crown in this photo is NPL (Unibond) standard

In the Shurm era there was a small clubhouse, two small stands, the moat was around the pitch and no wall!!
Step 7 of the non league pyramid and we were proud!!

Bradshaw Boy · 07-07-2009, 19:39

The Cow Shed looks good

shakermaker · 07-07-2009, 20:19

Great photo. Taken around the time a two year old baby shaker went legging it on to the pitch after a family fun day up at the Crown Ground.

Cheers, TM.

Shame they can't do big fun days & bonfire nights up there like back in the day. Good times!

cmonstanley · 07-07-2009, 20:26

remember them bonfires

Redash · 07-07-2009, 20:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr T

Wasn't this around the time of the 1st great FA Cup run.

The picture was on the front of the programme as well (I think)

The ground was superb by my standards, stands, wall, floodlights, clubhouse extension.

For those that remember the John Prescott era (RIP)( ps where's Stanleybabe today?? )The Crown in this photo is NPL (Unibond) standard

In the Shurm era there was a small clubhouse, two small stands, the moat was around the pitch and no wall!!
Step 7 of the non league pyramid and we were proud!!

I'm sure it was before the FA cup run, I first started attending in 1991 and the main stand had the lattice work above. The main stand in the picture doesn't have the lattice work above.

Wynonie Harris · 07-07-2009, 20:30

Yep, you're right Mr T, was used on the cover of our programmes for at least a couple of seasons, including the great cup run of '92, culminating in the "David & Goliath" clash against Crewe. Strange to think that they're just another one of our league rivals now!

Wynonie Harris · 07-07-2009, 20:34

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Originally Posted by Redash

I'm sure it was before the FA cup run, I first started attending in 1991 and the main stand had the lattice work above. The main stand in the picture doesn't have the lattice work above.

Are you sure about that, Redash? I could've sworn that the cantilever structure was added around 98/99...or is my memory playing tricks on me?

shakermaker · 07-07-2009, 20:40

Just dug out a 'Stanley Insight' programme from 1993 with that photo as the main backdrop

ddevil2006 · 07-07-2009, 20:43

Hollands started their sponsorship at the start of the 1990/91 , that why the vans are in the pic. yes the good old day hey TM

Redash · 07-07-2009, 20:57

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Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris

Are you sure about that, Redash? I could've sworn that the cantilever structure was added around 98/99...or is my memory playing tricks on me?

I'm pretty sure, the other stand was built in the late 90's. But I am knocking on a bit, and I could be wrong.

Pendle Red · 07-07-2009, 21:01

Not really related, but reminded me of a post a Tranmere fan put on the 606 website which was a good post with the following youtube vid:

Wynonie Harris · 07-07-2009, 21:09

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Originally Posted by Redash

I'm pretty sure, the other stand was built in the late 90's. But I am knocking on a bit, and I could be wrong.

I'm knocking on even more, so maybe you're right, mate!

Pendle Red · 07-07-2009, 21:10

Also put's it into context of why the Club means so much to me personally and no doubts lot's of others out there

Wynonie Harris · 07-07-2009, 21:17

Nice one, Google Page Ranking, sums it up for me, too!