Old Maine Road photos thread

[bobbyowenquiff]

That still makes me feel stick to the bottom of my stomach!

Definitely my darkest day as a City fan. The most painful of all our relegations. Actually just watched that for the first time apart from in the stadium on the day. What stands out is the diabolical quality from both sides. Standards have improved so much in the modern era. We are truly spoiled these days.

 

[mancityvstoke]

Was it that game where they introduced id for away supporters about 90-91 time

late 70's from memory....

 

[mancityvstoke]

Was that a night cup match, be late 70s? Was really hairy getting back to the station, rumours Chelsea had turned up. We drew down there, then drew at home, then beat them at the swamp in a second replay I think?

yeah..............Another game where Chelsea turned up late 70's was QPR away on another Tuesday night.

 

[Big Joe Corrigan]

I remember getting back onto the platform at Luton station, some Blues had taken a right kicking.

 

[johnnytapia]

I haven't noticed it before but looking at that picture I find it pretty funny that the old main stand doesn't even cover the full length of the pitch!

2 Fags short of a full packet... Typical City!

Its asymetric, did they run out of money towards the end of building it?

They ran out before they built it

 

[Moss Side's Finest]

Did anyone get any stadium seats when it was demolished? We got 4

 

[bladdered]

Scouse semi final 1950 apparently.

 

[Gary James]

Yesterday I started a new free feature on my website to count down the 100 days to the centenary of Maine Rd’s first game. Each day until that centenary I’ll be posting an image, feature or article on Maine Road. Some of the images are rare and exclusive while some will bring back memories or highlight something long forgotten.

The series started yesterday with this little quiz:

Maine Road 100 – Day 1

2023 marks the 100th anniversary of Maine Road’s first game and to commemorate this landmark moment I will be posting a different image and feature on the old stadium each day for the next 10…

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The answers are here:

Maine Road 100 – Day 1 Answers

2023 marks the 100th anniversary of Maine Road’s first game and to commemorate this landmark moment I will be posting a different image and feature on the old stadium each day for the next 10…

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Day two explains why this design was the way it was:

Maine Road 100 – Day 2

The second of my articles counting down to the centenary of Maine Road’s opening game highlights some of the original aims of architect Charles Swain. This image shows the central staircase a…

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There will be a new free website post each day so enjoy!

 

[s1ty m]

I have a memory that I was with Mad Eyed Screamer at that Luton relegation match. Phillips? Coach from The Red Lion?

 

[Gary James]

Today’s free Maine Road feature is on ‘Commit No Nuisance’:

Maine Road 100 – Day 3

The third of my posts counting down to the centenary of Maine Road’s opening game. Today I’d like to talk about exploring the back rooms and cupboards of the old ground. During the 2002…

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Enjoy!