Freez wrote:I have a vague memory that Somerton Park had a gravel track or some such thing, but could be wrong!
It does look like Sealand Road, without the newish stand, so must be an old colour photo if so!!!
halftimeresults wrote:Freez wrote:I have a vague memory that Somerton Park had a gravel track or some such thing, but could be wrong!
It does look like Sealand Road, without the newish stand, so must be an old colour photo if so!!!
it is Sealand
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Philja wrote:Jackson Ave - (ex) Home of the Dabbers..
Some Southern type wrote:
..Until 1999, Clarence Park’s main claim to fame (or rather infamy) was a large oak tree that protruded out of the terrace at the near end of the ground. Although it conveyed even more rustic charm on the ground and had a preservation order on it, the tree did require regular pruning by the club. In addition, visiting goalkeepers suffered from being pelted with acorns by home fans behind the goal!
In 1992/93 St. Albans finished as runners-up in the Premier Division of the Isthmian League but were denied promotion to the Conference on account of the tree (and the fact that the ground wasn’t fully enclosed). In 1999 the tree was found to be diseased (although some doubt that it really was) and it was cut down.
Writing in 1995, Kerry Miller’s words were sadly prophetic: ‘Unless there is a change of heart or of policy, then Clarence Park will not see Conference football as long as the tree stays healthy ... it’s a shame it’s not a diseased elm’. Conspiracy theorists take note!
Today, a small area of slightly lighter coloured concrete indicates where it once stood. In fact, the remains of the tree can still be seen oustide, where they have been fashioned into a bench.
although last time we paid a visit they'd chopped the tree down..
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