Popular Post suffering_owl Posted November 28, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 28, 2021 I'm York born n bred and in my youth attended York games home and away in the late 80's. This all changed in 1990 on my mates birthday. His dad decided to take a few of us to Hillsborough to watch the 4-2 defeat to Spurs, Gary Lineker scored twice. Even though we lost that day, I felt like I'd attended my first "proper" football match. The atmosphere standing on the old Kop, bouncing, swaying back and forth and singing like a lunatic got me hooked. I've been an Owl ever since. This afternoon I paid one final visit to Bootham Crescent before it's bulldozed to make way for a new housing development. On my way out I picked up this pre kick off framed photo that has been hanging somewhere in Bootham Cresent from our pre-season friendly in 2015. Mods - If this is the wrong section please move 15 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspector Lestrade Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 Didn't know it was being bulldozed, that's sad news. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddogbob Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 Remember going to York for pre season game a few years ago now. Don't think it was the one from the framed photo. What I would describe as a proper old football ground. Top day out around York before the game as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1961OWL Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 Only been once. April 1977. 2-0 win as I remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suffering_owl Posted November 28, 2021 Author Share Posted November 28, 2021 8 minutes ago, Inspector Lestrade said: Didn't know it was being bulldozed, that's sad It will be flattened in the new year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspector Lestrade Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 Some evil property dealer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torryowl Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 the classic memory is the save our owls game ........ 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhForAnotherShez Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 27 minutes ago, suffering_owl said: I'm York born n bred and in my youth attended York games home and away in the late 80's. This all changed in 1990 on my mates birthday. His dad decided to take a few of us to Hillsborough to watch the 4-2 defeat to Spurs, Gary Lineker scored twice. Even though we lost that day, I felt like I'd attended my first "proper" football match. The atmosphere standing on the old Kop, bouncing, swaying back and forth and singing like a lunatic got me hooked. I've been an Owl ever since. This afternoon I paid one final visit to Bootham Crescent before it's bulldozed to make way for a new housing development. On my way out I picked up this pre kick off framed photo that has been hanging somewhere in Bootham Cresent from our pre-season friendly in 2015. Mods - If this is the wrong section please move Was the 'lino' on the right holding the roof up? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McRightSide Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 Played a good few games there in my younger years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzatheowl Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 Been a few times, enjoyed it for the most part especially going with Scarborough fc. Remember one time a ball boy ran on the pitch and booted the ball away and Boro captain Neil redfearn giving him both barrels. Always had a few bricks thrown through the coach window on way to and from the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pressy Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 21 minutes ago, torryowl said: the classic memory is the save our owls game ........ Yes i was there, think we lost 1-0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torryowl Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 Just now, pressy said: Yes i was there, think we lost 1-0 3-0 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
York_Owl Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 Anyone remember the pre season game there 85-86 I think? 2-2 and I vaguely remember Chapman scoring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Wonk Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 51 minutes ago, Maddogbob said: Remember going to York for pre season game a few years ago now. Don't think it was the one from the framed photo. What I would describe as a proper old football ground. Top day out around York before the game as well. Think I might have gone to that same one that you’re on about circa 2003 ish? Went for a great curry next to the river after... near the pub that always floods? King’s Head is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
York_Owl Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 3 minutes ago, Jim Wonk said: Think I might have gone to that same one that you’re on about circa 2003 ish? Went for a great curry next to the river after... near the pub that always floods? King’s Head is it? Kings Arms. And there’s The Lowther round the corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhForAnotherShez Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 38 minutes ago, torryowl said: 3-0 Correct. and they were managed by our future coach, Clive Baker (RIP) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan1966 Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 My first away game was the save our owls game. 1975. Friday night for some reason. I was 8 and my dad said we had to go as it might be our last game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new zealand owl Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 Yeah my Dad is a York fan and similar to OP I was drawn to the big match atmosphere at S6 in the promotion season in 90-91. Went to loads of games including the league cup nights where they knocked out Man Utd and everton in consecutive years I think? Remember Chris brunt scoring in a pre season win, was it 2-1 circa 2004? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busmansholiday Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 April '77, four of us squeezed into a mates then new mini for the trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basement Jack Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 Love York. Great city Had a weekend there earlier this year Went to Monks Cross and saw the new stadium . Soulless So during our stay in York itself while the mrs was shopping I had a wonder up to Bootham. Sad really seeing the old derelict stadium I don’t think Wednesday/ York paths have crossed that much in my time. Not in a meaningful way anyway Remember the Houchen and Walwyn being very good for them and of course Steve Watson is manager now Took a quick pic of the ground Rubbish shot mind! 2 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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