1997.
Goldstone Ground
| Record attendance | 36,747 (Brighton and Hove Albion v Fulham, 27 December 1958) |
| Construction | |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1901 |
| Closed | 1997 |
| Demolished | 1997 |
When was the last game at the Goldstone Ground?
26 April 1997
On 26 April 1997, the last-ever game was played at the Goldstone Ground. Stuart Storer scored the only goal against Doncaster Rovers to lift Albion off the bottom of the table for the first time in seven months thanks to a better goals-scored record than Hereford United.
How much was the Goldstone Ground sold for?
In Brighton’s case, the Goldstone Ground was sold off for £7.5 million 1997 and within just a year, had been sold again for £22 million. It turned out that the then-owners Bill Archer and Greg Stanley – the founders of retailer Focus DIY – had made large loans to the club secured against the Goldstone.
When did Brighton change their badge?
During the 1974/75 season, Brighton & Hove Albion FC became known as The Dolphins and their club badge was changed the following season to represent this. However, this was short lived and in 1977 the seagull badge was introduced and they have remained the Seagulls ever since.
Who owned the Goldstone Ground?
The site was cattle-grazing land owned by Goldstone Farm. John Clark asked if he could lease the site for the amateur Hove Football Club to play their 1901-02 season. Clark built an eight-foot fence around the perimeter, complete with turnstiles, as well as changing rooms and a 400-person-capacity stand.
What happened to the Goldstone Ground?
The Goldstone Ground was sold to property developers and the site was redeveloped as a retail park, currently known as the Goldstone Retail Park.
What is the oldest AFL ground?
The oldest Australian Football League ground is the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The ground was built in 1854 and is still used for hosting AFL matches, including each year’s Grand Final. The ground also has the largest capacity, at 100,024.
When was the Goldstone Ground demolished?
Albion played at the Goldstone Ground in Old Shoreham Road, Hove, for 95 years from 1902 until 1997. After its controversial sale, the ground was demolished and redeveloped while the club went on to play in temporary accommodation for fourteen years.
What was brightons old ground called?
The first league game was against Doncaster Rovers, who were also the opponents in the last game played at Brighton’s former stadium, the Goldstone Ground, 14 years earlier. Falmer Stadium hosted Premier League football for the first time in August 2017, following Albion’s promotion at the end of the 2016–17 season.
How much did Turf Moor cost?
Turf Moor
| Surface | Desso GrassMaster |
| Construction | |
|---|---|
| Started | 1833 (as a cricket ground) |
| Opened | 17 February 1883 |
| Construction cost | £5.3 million |
Is Brighton liberal or conservative?
Actual 2018 State election results by 2PP
| Party | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| ALP | 18,940 | 48.9% |
| Liberal | 19,827 | 51.1% |
What are Brighton fans called?
The Seagulls
Brighton’s main rivals are Crystal Palace, who are nicknamed the Eagles, and Brighton fans adopted the nickname The Seagulls in 1976 as a response to this, having previously been called The Dolphins.
How racially diverse is Brighton?
One in five residents is Black or minority ethnic and identifies as non-white British.
Our ethnically diverse city.
| Ethnicity | Brighton & Hove population | England average |
|---|---|---|
| White British | 80.5% (220,020) | 79.8% |
| Non-white | 10.9% (29,855) | 14.6% |
| White-non-British | 8.6% (23,495) | 5.7% |
| Mixed | 3.8% (10,410) | 2.3% |
When was the Goldstone Ground sold?
Goldstone Ground
| Location | Hove, England |
| Record attendance | 36,747 (Brighton and Hove Albion v Fulham, 27 December 1958) |
| Construction | |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1901 |
| Closed | 1997 |
What was Brentfords old ground called?
Griffin Park
Griffin Park was a football ground in Brentford in the London Borough of Hounslow, England. It was the home ground of Brentford F.C. from its opening in September 1904 to August 2020.
Who owns Burys ground?
In February 2022, the Est. 1885 fans’ group completed a deal to purchase the entire property. They also acquired the trading name and memorabilia of Bury F.C. The new owners formed the company Gigg Lane Stadium Limited and stated their intention to reopen the ground as a football venue by August 2022.
What happened to West Hams old ground?
It was the home of West Ham United from 1904 to 2016, and was briefly used by Charlton Athletic in the early 1990s during their years of financial difficulty. The seating capacity of the ground at closure was 35,016.
Boleyn Ground.
| Surface | Grass (110 x 70 yards) |
| Construction | |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1904 |
| Closed | 10 May 2016 |
| Demolished | 2016–2017 |
What happened to Rushden and Diamonds ground?
The car park could hold 800 vehicles. From 1992 until the club’s demise in 2011, it was the home ground of Rushden & Diamonds, having from 1969 been the home of predecessor Irthlingborough Diamonds.
Nene Park.
| Construction | |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1969 |
| Renovated | 1995 – 1998 |
| Closed | 2012 |
| Demolished | 27 February 2017 – 12 May 2017 |
What happened to the Victoria Ground Stoke?
The Victoria Ground was demolished in June 1997 and the site stood empty for over 20-years until a housing development was built in 2019 named Victoria Park with the streets named after former Stoke players and managers.
What is the smallest AFL field?
And the MCG is also seven metres shorter but is the widest (141m) in the competition. The AFL’s shortest venue is the 152.5m long Sydney Cricket Ground, which is a cricket pitch shorter than Perth’s Paterson’s Stadium (175m). Geelong’s Simonds Stadium is the narrowest AFL venue (115m wide).
Who are the 3 oldest football clubs in the world?
So, in this article, we take a look at the oldest football clubs around the globe that are still active.
- Queens Park (Scotland) Queens Park are a football club based in Glasgow and are the oldest club in the history of Scottish football.
- Royal Engineers (England)
- Notts County (England)
- Cambridge University (England)