SEAO Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 I was asked the question today " when did the Rams install pop side seating" ?. My view was around 1994 but someone else said earlier. Can anyone answer definitively please ?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramsbottom Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 I’m sure the seating was put in for our first Premier League season, as it was a requirement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taribo Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 It was there for the Palace match when we were promoted, but not much earlier than that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xlor Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 I was an ossie ender. Had to move to the pop side at the start of the season we got promotion. Pinched the Toyota popside sign after the arsenal finale. Still got it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mihangel Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 1995 - Debuted vs Port Vale 0-0..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xlor Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 15 minutes ago, ShoreRam said: 1995 - Debuted vs Port Vale 0-0..... Remember it well. A massive attendance of about 9000. Still more noise than at any game at pp. How we get 30k now, watching less talented players at 30 quid a pop I'll never know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthram Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 7 minutes ago, Xlor said: Remember it well. A massive attendance of about 9000. Still more noise than at any game at pp. How we get 30k now, watching less talented players at 30 quid a pop I'll never know. I suspect you're suffering from a small case of selective memory. Whilst by no means always the case, there have been some great atmospheres at PP. Also, if you were in the Popside (I was a regular) it probably seemed like it was noisier because of the low roof and enclosed space. It only takes half a dozen people to make a hell of a noise in my lounge especially if the mother in law is one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEAO Posted February 14, 2020 Author Share Posted February 14, 2020 thanks for the replies everyone- the concensus seems to be the season we got promoted - so we had only two seasons of seating on the Pop side before we moved to Pride Park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xlor Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 7 minutes ago, Tamworthram said: I suspect you're suffering from a small case of selective memory. Whilst by no means always the case, there have been some great atmospheres at PP. Also, if you were in the Popside (I was a regular) it probably seemed like it was noisier because of the low roof and enclosed space. It only takes half a dozen people to make a hell of a noise in my lounge especially if the mother in law is one of them. Oh it was definitely noisier. My heart sank when they chose pp over redevelopment. Funnily enough I was in the vicinity last month so I had a look. A wee smelling, metal statue with graffiti all over it is all that's there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuespachRam Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 30 minutes ago, Xlor said: Oh it was definitely noisier. My heart sank when they chose pp over redevelopment. Funnily enough I was in the vicinity last month so I had a look. A wee smelling, metal statue with graffiti all over it is all that's there. Worst decision the club has ever made in its history was moving to the soulless LEGO bowl.. yep, last time i was over I went for a ride down to The BBG it’s awful that they did nothing with It... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Durden Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 1 hour ago, MuespachRam said: Worst decision the club has ever made in its history was moving to the soulless LEGO bowl.. yep, last time i was over I went for a ride down to The BBG it’s awful that they did nothing with It... You actually being serious. Can I borrow your rose tinted glasses please and take a swig out of the bottle of nostalgia you're imbibing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gritstone Ram Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 15 minutes ago, Tyler Durden said: You actually being serious. Can I borrow your rose tinted glasses please and take a swig out of the bottle of nostalgia you're imbibing That place had a heart, it had history it was home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Buckley’s Dog Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 It didn’t have any atmosphere at that port vale game as far as I can remember though. It was shocking. A 0-0 bore fest is how I remember it. Wasn’t it on TV as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 6 minutes ago, Van Gritters said: That place had a heart, it had history it was home. So will Pride Park in time, all those young fans walking up on Saturday afternoons, this is all they will have known. I went to the BBG a few times, but not enough to become overly attached to it. Pride Park for me is “home”, took my mum to see the Queen there, watched us play Barcelona, rip the big boys in the Premier League a new one. I also had a huge tub of Lego as a kid and I could build anything with that, but not a football stadium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gee SCREAMER !! Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 Pride Park has better facilities than the Baseball Ground, you don't get as wet, and it is more comfortable. As far as atmosphere however it's tumbleweed town in comparison. 14 minutes ago, David said: So will Pride Park in time, all those young fans walking up on Saturday afternoons, this is all they will have known. I went to the BBG a few times, but not enough to become overly attached to it. Pride Park for me is “home”, took my mum to see the Queen there, watched us play Barcelona, rip the big boys in the Premier League a new one. I also had a huge tub of Lego as a kid and I could build anything with that, but not a football stadium. Appreciate what your saying, my nephews love pride park . however I couldn't help it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hales300k Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 The Popside seats live on , we sold them to another club when we left the BBG , anyone know which club ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamNut Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 Fortunately I can’t even remember the Popside being seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve How Hard? Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 1 minute ago, hales300k said: The Popside seats live on , we sold them to another club when we left the BBG , anyone know which club ? Forest? Think they just painted them pink. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philmycock Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 10 minutes ago, hales300k said: The Popside seats live on , we sold them to another club when we left the BBG , anyone know which club ? Mickleover Sports? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hales300k Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 Sligo Rovers in the Irish league , was over there last year and heard the story , we got a shout out on the tannoy at half time "to the 11 Derby County fans you,re welcome at The Rovers anytime" it was a 1-1 draw against St Patricks Athletic in case you,re wondering ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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