Thread: Kop RIP
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Old 27th November 2020, 10.40:08   #42-0 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Inside Left View Post
I seem to recall in the 1950s early 60s that the paddock didn't have any crush barriers at all. It didn't have a cover either and the rake was so low the view when crowded was poor. In those days the dig outs were that side and changing rooms next to the then gym. Seems I have moved on from the kop, -sorry. Can 1926 confirm?
You’re right. Definitely no barriers and no roof, so you got wet. Also, unless you got to stand at the back you couldn’t see much which for a kid like me wasn’t much use. The front was about five foot below pitch level!
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