Away attendance

[dagg]

Originally Posted by Wrexham's Patrick Bateman

Yes, can see Ray Smith soaring to that header, right in front of the kop now......Strangest thing was I don't remember Wrexham fans being segregated,. I remember being in the paddock with the kop on our right...And being surrounded by Liverpool fans.

Yes I was on the kop near the boys pen (remember we had one as well)

[Red Light]

16 February 1980.

Anyone remember this game in the FA Cup.

Took a big away following to Goodison Park where we eventually lost 5 - 2.

I'm pretty sure Mick Vinter scored both Wrexham goals.

Look how packed the terrace is behind the goal where Bob Latchford scores - you can tell it's the away end by the 'none' reaction of the supporters - in those days the upper tier of the stand (seated area) was also given to away fans - 37 years ago and in the words of Victor Meldrew 'I don't believe it' !


https://youtu.be/e3-sYyG0Dqk

[davewilli]

Originally Posted by Sir Crispin Lane

I believe segregation nationally was introduced around 1977 due to increasing crowd trouble which had been worsening since late 60's. But I think from that point on all grounds adopted designated 'Away' sections.
Interestingly but when I talk to fans of an older generation they all remark how the Tech end was the proper home end for wrexham, much more than the kop.
I'd imagine the all encompassing roof on the tech end would have helped create a great atmosphere.

"Tip toe through the Tech end. .. . "

[Wrexham's Patrick Bateman]

Originally Posted by Sir Crispin Lane

I believe segregation nationally was introduced around 1977 due to increasing crowd trouble which had been worsening since late 60's. But I think from that point on all grounds adopted designated 'Away' sections.
Interestingly but when I talk to fans of an older generation they all remark how the Tech end was the proper home end for wrexham, much more than the kop.
I'd imagine the all encompassing roof on the tech end would have helped create a great atmosphere.

I always preferred the Tech End to the kop. Although much smaller than the kop, the atmosphere was completely different..With the low roof the sound was much more atmospheric, even a bit of crowd sway as well.....

The kop is much missed, but in those days it was the Tech End , with most of the crowd moving there for which ever half that generated the best atmosphere.....

[eastsussexred]

Originally Posted by John Neals Dynasty

Yes a great header it was their was no segregation as such those days if my memory serves me well even at the Cae Ras you could walk around and stand wherever you wanted. Swap ends each half or stand on the sides. Fans more civilised them days.
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Yes, but the accoustics weren't very good in the techend back then JND

[Sir Crispin Lane]

I heard that half time you'd commonly see large groups of chaps relieving themselves against the back of the tech end . No wonder the roof fell down !