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The stadium had no post-war investment. We had a series of chancers and shysters in charge. We only put a roof on the away end a couple of years in to the PL because they were going to fine us for every game it didn't have one.I was a bit shocked at the state of the away end at Fratton Park on my first visit, and it was difficult to reconcile the ground as a previous Prem ground, and also ignoring rather primitive toilet facilities, I have enjoyed the trips.
Really miss Gay Meadow. It was a bit of a heap, but a charming heap within walking distance of a nice town centre (at least when I was last there).Scunthorpe is rubbish. Was really disappointed by Sunderland's ground. Shrewsbury new ground is dull, and well away from anything of interest. The Kassam has dropped a few notches with the closure of the Priory.
Yep. Me too. Traditional old ground on the banks of the river. They even had a man in a boat on the river to fish out the balls that got kicked over the stand into it. Cross the bridge and you are in Shrewsbury centre. A fine old town with tudor buildings and history. The new ground is out of town, hard to find somewhere to park and has zero character. A real shame is the loss of Gay Meadow.Really miss Gay Meadow. It was a bit of a heap, but a charming heap within walking distance of a nice town centre (at least when I was last there).