Help needed - Saw us at Edgeley park ( neutral venue ) but who did we play ?

[Shrimp]

I went to a couple of testimonials at Stockport, mid to late 80's. One of them was for Tommy Sword in August 1988.
Albiston's testimonial was at the swamp and the scene of the infamous youtube clip of the fighting on Chester Road

There was a testimonial for Andy Thorpe a bit later than '88, that may be the other ?
It was pre-season, Niall Quinn was playing.

 

[lancs blue]

was at this one too, also remember 85/86 season our away game against Bury was played at the swamp

Yes, after the Bradford fire some wooden stands were closed pending fireproofing or renovation, this affected a couple of stands at Gigg Lane so the home leg against City was switched.

 

[Mad Eyed Screamer]

Yes, after the Bradford fire some wooden stands were closed pending fireproofing or renovation, this affected a couple of stands at Gigg Lane so the home leg against City was switched.

You sure about that? I mean yes the fire was 4 months earlier but I don't think wooden stands were banned so soon - and like terracing after Hillsborough, clubs were given a few years to convert to all seated.
My recollection is Bury (or the police) thought Gigg Lane would be too small and thought they'd go for the money and hold the game at the Swamp but kind of backfired as only 11,377 turned up (I was there!)

 

[Winchester]

I can answer that cos I was there, in fact weirdly enough I thought of this the other day. And the answer is, Chester in the league cup, it was Chester’s home game. October 8th 1991.

Correct

 

[lancs blue]

You sure about that? I mean yes the fire was 4 months earlier but I don't think wooden stands were banned so soon - and like terracing after Hillsborough, clubs were given a few years to convert to all seated.
My recollection is Bury (or the police) thought Gigg Lane would be too small and thought they'd go for the money and hold the game at the Swamp but kind of backfired as only 11,377 turned up (I was there!)

This is from a report to parliament from the inquiry into the Bradford fire during the close season after the fire. The bold bit in the second paragraph is what I thought happened with Gigg Lane.

The Popplewell Inquiry (Hansard, 24 July 1985)

The Popplewell Inquiry (Hansard, 24 July 1985)

api.parliament.uk

Secondly, all uncertificated grounds of the Third and Fourth Divisions of the Football League, of the First and Second Divisions of the Scottish Football League and of the First and Second Divisions of the Rugby League have been inspected as a result of the request that I and my right honourable friend made to Chief Fire Officers and Firemasters. In addition, accommodation for spectators at the larger cricket grounds, rugby union grounds, race courses, motor racing tracks, greyhound tracks, tennis clubs and athletics grounds has been inspected.

"Chief Fire Officers and Firemasters have sent copies of their findings to the management of the sports grounds indicating what remedial measures have to be taken. In some cases this will involve the complete closure of a stand until rebuilding or remedial work has been completed: in other cases strict limits are being placed on the number of spectators allowed into the stand. My honourable friend the Minister of Sport will be looking further at the financial implications with the interests concerned in his working group on the financing of safety improvements.

"Managements have responded in a co-operative way and have either set necessary work in hand or are considering how to comply with the requirements. Local authorities and local fire authorities have sufficient statutory powers to ensure that essential fire safety requirements are complied with.

 

[Mad Eyed Screamer]

This is from a report to parliament from the inquiry into the Bradford fire during the close season after the fire. The bold bit in the second paragraph is what I thought happened with Gigg Lane.

The Popplewell Inquiry (Hansard, 24 July 1985)

The Popplewell Inquiry (Hansard, 24 July 1985)

api.parliament.uk

Secondly, all uncertificated grounds of the Third and Fourth Divisions of the Football League, of the First and Second Divisions of the Scottish Football League and of the First and Second Divisions of the Rugby League have been inspected as a result of the request that I and my right honourable friend made to Chief Fire Officers and Firemasters. In addition, accommodation for spectators at the larger cricket grounds, rugby union grounds, race courses, motor racing tracks, greyhound tracks, tennis clubs and athletics grounds has been inspected.

"Chief Fire Officers and Firemasters have sent copies of their findings to the management of the sports grounds indicating what remedial measures have to be taken. In some cases this will involve the complete closure of a stand until rebuilding or remedial work has been completed: in other cases strict limits are being placed on the number of spectators allowed into the stand. My honourable friend the Minister of Sport will be looking further at the financial implications with the interests concerned in his working group on the financing of safety improvements.

"Managements have responded in a co-operative way and have either set necessary work in hand or are considering how to comply with the requirements. Local authorities and local fire authorities have sufficient statutory powers to ensure that essential fire safety requirements are complied with.

Thanks, happy to be corrected.

 

[Stephen230]

Just had a flashback reading this thread of playing Luton at Old Trafford one time too. Although I think that was maybe just strange League Cup competition rules at the time that a third game if needed would be at a neutral venue. Not sure Luton would have been overly impressed at the choice of neutral venue mind.

 

[lancs blue]

Thanks, happy to be corrected.

I had to dig out some info, as an FOC I can't trust my own memory nowadays!

 

[chaddblue]

City have played Brighton at three stadiums during my time of watching them - Goldstone Ground, Withdean Stadium and Amex but I have been in the US since playing at the latter two (they also played at Gillingham's ground too but City didn't play them there)

4 if you include Wembley

 

[East Level 2]

Just had a flashback reading this thread of playing Luton at Old Trafford one time too. Although I think that was maybe just strange League Cup competition rules at the time that a third game if needed would be at a neutral venue. Not sure Luton would have been overly impressed at the choice of neutral venue mind.

We also played Walsall at the swamp in a League Cup 2nd replay. I think the idea was rags would turn up to support them and swell the crowd.