was a young lad at that Sheffield weds game, absolutely packed me and a friend were lifted over the crowd and barrier to a spot behind the goal at the barclay end so we would be safe as there was a huge crush. More caring times.
It was interesting to see how the site of the current stadium evolved over the years. It was fascinating to see the old photos. I particularly liked the ones of the Malthouse, the flooded Carrow Road, and the crowds. Great aerial shots too. It was fun to see all the old cars in the car park. I remember standing in the River End in the 1970s and 1980s. Lots of pushing and shoving when Norwich scored a goal. Thank you for a very enjoyable step back in time 💛💚
Hi - I really enjoy your videos and am always impressed by your research - just one request/suggestion- could you leave images up for a little longer for us to take in the position and also the changes that have occurred over the years - keep up the fascinating work and many thanks
Another fine Video John. Not being a football fan I had not realised how little I had noticed the changes since the 70's. The video mention of Hooliganism brought back a memory from the early 70's when on a Saturday visit to the city saw the road from the railway station to Carrow Road lined with police and the Manchester untied fans being escorted to the ground. The only time I have have been in the stadium was to watch Status Quo ! thanks for jogging a few memories.
@@JohnAtkinsLostNorwich Although not a fan, I know how much City means to those fans, my later father- in -law and my wife's brother were. Even after moving away to the midlands my wife 's brother would visit as often as he could. When he died, it was a green and yellow scarf, on his Coffin.
Watford fc before they moved in 1923 . Used to play in Cassio road. There is still a sports ground there after all these years. Incredible really considering every peace of spare land seems to be grabbed by developers these days.More Frickin luxury flats nobody can afford.
Strange but true - the day before you uploaded this, I discussed this exact topic with a friend who was visiting. 😆. PS, I live somewhere on those maps so also very interesting to me from another perspective.
Remember standing on the river end open stand with Peterborough in some cup competition not sure what cup it was could of been something like the watney cup then years later standing in the corner of Barkley end with my beloved Toon army
Thanks for adding. My memory of the River End is getting soaking wet in a downpour and the ball getting stuck in mud without crossing the line, against Bristol City, 4-1 I think!
@JohnAtkinsLostNorwich The blue and red seating was put in for the 75-76 season. Originally, there was a small standing area at the front which was removed a season later. As for the colour, they were the only ones available nearly fifty years ago.
@@JohnAtkinsLostNorwich As I understood it, as all clubs had to make the change, the seats were originally destined for Upton Park but West Ham weren’t ready quick enough so we took their seats which were available. (West Ham were able to retain red and blue as our seats were still on order and they could change the colour).
Excellent as always. If the Man Utd game is the one that was the subject of a TV documentary, segregation was already in place, not added after that game, it maybe augmented. Someone let the Man Utd fans into the Norwich ‘pen’ . There was a suspicion that this was done to create more drama for the documentary . If so, they got what they wanted in spades.
I lived in Norwich at the time of the United game when they destroyed the Barclay stand. One of the United fans that was filmed on the Barclay roof for the local news coverage lived on the next street to me, there were several United fans in my area and they all attended that game.
The picture at 5:54 was taken in the summer of 1975, and to associate it with the post-Hillsborough era is totally wrong. If you can't accurately date a photograph then you shouldn't be using it.
Thank you for your observation. Producing these videos takes a lot of time and effort, and I am confident that the vast majority of what I post is accurate. If I have this wrong, I apologise.
@@JohnAtkinsLostNorwich The videos are fantastic John. Keep up the good work.I do, however, remember my shock and dismay at seeing the colour of those seats at the Leeds match in 1975. IIRC it was a bit chaotic, with not everybody being able to get in for the kick off.
was a young lad at that Sheffield weds game, absolutely packed me and a friend were lifted over the crowd and barrier to a spot behind the goal at the barclay end so we would be safe as there was a huge crush. More caring times.
That's a great story, thank you for adding it.
What a disgrace that the club demolished the Malthouse and did not somehow make use of it. Off the Ball City. 🙂
Could have formed the entrance turnstiles for the south stand!
@@JohnAtkinsLostNorwich a good idea, or even incorporated as a lounge clubhouse type area
Fascinating video, being in my early 20s it was intriguing to see the site before all the modern developments
Thank you, I'm glad you found it interesting.
It was interesting to see how the site of the current stadium evolved over the years. It was fascinating to see the old photos. I particularly liked the ones of the Malthouse, the flooded Carrow Road, and the crowds. Great aerial shots too. It was fun to see all the old cars in the car park. I remember standing in the River End in the 1970s and 1980s. Lots of pushing and shoving when Norwich scored a goal. Thank you for a very enjoyable step back in time 💛💚
Thank you very much for your comment. I guess if there was pushing and shoving every time Norwich scored a goal it was actually quite peaceful!
Hi - I really enjoy your videos and am always impressed by your research - just one request/suggestion- could you leave images up for a little longer for us to take in the position and also the changes that have occurred over the years - keep up the fascinating work and many thanks
Thanks for your comment, that's helpful. I'll try and do that, but you may not notice the change for a little while as I've prepared a few in advance.
I've still got all my programmes from the 58/59 cup run. Things have changed quite a bit since my first match in the early fifties.
I remember collecting programmes. Wish I'd kept them!
Another fine Video John. Not being a football fan I had not realised how little I had noticed the changes since the 70's. The video mention of Hooliganism brought back a memory from the early 70's when on a Saturday visit to the city saw the road from the railway station to Carrow Road lined with police and the Manchester untied fans being escorted to the ground. The only time I have have been in the stadium was to watch Status Quo ! thanks for jogging a few memories.
Thanks for watching Dave, especially as you're not a fan! Glad you found something of interest, and that it stirred some memories "down down" there!
@@JohnAtkinsLostNorwich Although not a fan, I know how much City means to those fans, my later father- in -law and my wife's brother were. Even after moving away to the midlands my wife 's brother would visit as often as he could. When he died, it was a green and yellow scarf, on his Coffin.
Thank you so much Dave, that sums up what it means to the city and the football club's fans.
Watford fc before they moved in 1923 . Used to play in Cassio road. There is still a sports ground there after all these years. Incredible really considering every peace of spare land seems to be grabbed by developers these days.More Frickin luxury flats nobody can afford.
Thanks so much, I'll check that out. 101 years ago - amazing.
Excellent. Thank you. I remember the River End being open when I wor a lad.
Thank you. Don't we all?!
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Great upload friend
Thank you 👍
Very interesting and well researched
Thank you, much appreciated!
I've never been a football fan John, but your videos as ever, are always excellent and informative - ! 😊
Thank you Simon, especially as you're not a football fan.
Strange but true - the day before you uploaded this, I discussed this exact topic with a friend who was visiting. 😆. PS, I live somewhere on those maps so also very interesting to me from another perspective.
That's a great coincidence, thank you!
Remember standing on the river end open stand with Peterborough in some cup competition not sure what cup it was could of been something like the watney cup then years later standing in the corner of Barkley end with my beloved Toon army
Thanks for adding. My memory of the River End is getting soaking wet in a downpour and the ball getting stuck in mud without crossing the line, against Bristol City, 4-1 I think!
Excellent video (he said grudgingly as a Tractor Boy).
Thank you - I'm very surprised I've had more comments from Ipswich fans and non-football fans, than those who have clearly said they are a NCFC fan!
Another superb video
Thank you 👍
Was the South stand not all seater prior to Hillsborough? My first game was in the mid 80s and im sure we sat in the South stand
yes you're right it was. I made a mistake on that point, I'm afraid!
Wonderful, as ever.
Good to see that you have marked out parts of the historical images in Yellow & Green.
Not so sure about the red and blue seating.
I have no idea why they went for red and blue seating, unless it wasn't needed at Villa Park any more!
@JohnAtkinsLostNorwich The blue and red seating was put in for the 75-76 season. Originally, there was a small standing area at the front which was removed a season later. As for the colour, they were the only ones available nearly fifty years ago.
Really, thanks for adding that, explains the blue and red.
@@JohnAtkinsLostNorwich As I understood it, as all clubs had to make the change, the seats were originally destined for Upton Park but West Ham weren’t ready quick enough so we took their seats which were available. (West Ham were able to retain red and blue as our seats were still on order and they could change the colour).
@@keithfolkard1164fascinating, I knew there had to be a story!
Excellent as always. If the Man Utd game is the one that was the subject of a TV documentary, segregation was already in place, not added after that game, it maybe augmented. Someone let the Man Utd fans into the Norwich ‘pen’ . There was a suspicion that this was done to create more drama for the documentary . If so, they got what they wanted in spades.
Thank you, I don't know about the documentary, but I'm guessing that was this match. Interesting if segregation was already there.
I lived in Norwich at the time of the United game when they destroyed the Barclay stand. One of the United fans that was filmed on the Barclay roof for the local news coverage lived on the next street to me, there were several United fans in my area and they all attended that game.
@@DJWerkz I think a lot of Man U fans are not actually Mancunians!
Great video (Ipswich fan)
Thank you! That means a lot 👍
Great
Glad you liked it. 👍
The picture at 5:54 was taken in the summer of 1975, and to associate it with the post-Hillsborough era is totally wrong. If you can't accurately date a photograph then you shouldn't be using it.
Thank you for your observation. Producing these videos takes a lot of time and effort, and I am confident that the vast majority of what I post is accurate. If I have this wrong, I apologise.
@@JohnAtkinsLostNorwich You'll never please everyone ! I enjoyed the video - well put together and interesting.
@@jmysflix thank you 👍
@@JohnAtkinsLostNorwich The videos are fantastic John. Keep up the good work.I do, however, remember my shock and dismay at seeing the colour of those seats at the Leeds match in 1975. IIRC it was a bit chaotic, with not everybody being able to get in for the kick off.
@@TheTrumpingtonRiots thank you - yes things generally seem better organised these days!