Your favourite Belle Vue Photo

[bobjimwilly]

Was looking around t'interweb at pictures of Belle Vue, and couldn't really find that many quality/professional photos that show Belle Vue in its prime; most are more recent photos of a crumbling old stadium. Wondered what are peoples favourite photos of OBV and if they'd like to share them? 

[Askern_reds]

Been looking my self on internet , seen one, away end packed but can't see who it's against? Got some good memos though,

[Filo]

I like this of the old popside

[IDM]

Given the amount of duplication between the book about BV and the DVD which came out around the time w moved, there weren't even that many snaps available to the club maybe?

[bobjimwilly]

Given the amount of duplication between the book about BV and the DVD which came out around the time w moved, there weren't even that many snaps available to the club maybe?

that's my worry, but there must be some photos out there that could become or should be iconic? Something that you would see in the Belle Vue Bar for example and it bring back great memories with a quick glance?

That's a good one Filo; you know of any similar to that but facing the main stand?

[IDM]

I remember a home game, early 80's.  It was one of the last home games of the season and we had either just been relegated from the 3rd division (82/83 season?).

I stood on the main stand terrace, and had made my way to the exit towards the Rosso end - always drifted to the exits (for a quick getaway) before the final whistle but always stayed until the end (still do).  The Pop Side, however, full size and fully roofed in all its glory, was virtually deserted.  The game was still playing, not much happening on the pitch, and it was sunny and warm.

That view that day of the Pop Side was almost surreal, and would have made an "arty" photo...

[Filo]

Given the amount of duplication between the book about BV and the DVD which came out around the time w moved, there weren't even that many snaps available to the club maybe?

that's my worry, but there must be some photos out there that could become or should be iconic? Something that you would see in the Belle Vue Bar for example and it bring back great memories with a quick glance?

That's a good one Filo; you know of any similar to that but facing the main stand?

That one gives you a good idea of how high the Rosso end once was as well

[BillyStubbsTears]

This one from Stuart Roy Clarke. Wonderfully evocative.


Entitled "A Crack at Belle Vue"

[bobjimwilly]

Seen that one a few times BST and it is a wonderful photo.

Although not as arty, I quite like this one too. Reminds you just how wide the pitch was:

[IDM]

Given the amount of duplication between the book about BV and the DVD which came out around the time w moved, there weren't even that many snaps available to the club maybe?

that's my worry, but there must be some photos out there that could become or should be iconic? Something that you would see in the Belle Vue Bar for example and it bring back great memories with a quick glance?

That's a good one Filo; you know of any similar to that but facing the main stand?

That one gives you a good idea of how high the Rosso end once was as well

So does this one, similar late 70's early 80's era given the kit...

[Belle-Vue-Ghost]

Some great photos on here, we should try and keep this going.

On a similar subject, is the book of Belle Vue worth buying?  Or the DVD?

[IDM]

Some great photos on here, we should try and keep this going.

On a similar subject, is the book of Belle Vue worth buying?  Or the DVD?

Yes.

If you look at them from a non-DRFC supporting perspective then you could argue that they are not great value, and a bit repetitive from one to the other.

But for DRFC fans with long standing memories of Belle Vue, these are must haves IMHO.

[Belle-Vue-Ghost]

Some great photos on here, we should try and keep this going.

On a similar subject, is the book of Belle Vue worth buying?  Or the DVD?

Yes.

If you look at them from a non-DRFC supporting perspective then you could argue that they are not great value, and a bit repetitive from one to the other.

But for DRFC fans with long standing memories of Belle Vue, these are must haves IMHO.

Thanks IDM

Think I'll make the purchase

[Drover]

OBV the last performance.

Is that pre/post the Forest game?I think thats my old Red Scenic on there.

[RoversDave]

No this is a few days later for Brian Makepeace.

[The Mighty Brian Rowe]

I 'played' in the Brian Makepeace game. Got skinned by ROK, and missed a bit of a sitter 

[silent majority]

I have a lot of photos from the final day

[silent majority]

Here's a few

[RobTheRover]

Alan Warboys just going past the rooted central defender.

Brilliant photo!

[Filo]

Is that Ces Pod playing them onside

[ravenrover]

Given the amount of duplication between the book about BV and the DVD which came out around the time w moved, there weren't even that many snaps available to the club maybe?

that's my worry, but there must be some photos out there that could become or should be iconic? Something that you would see in the Belle Vue Bar for example and it bring back great memories with a quick glance?

That's a good one Filo; you know of any similar to that but facing the main stand?

That one gives you a good idea of how high the Rosso end once was as well

So does this one, similar late 70's early 80's era given the kit...

Typical Rovers defending 4 against 6 and no midfield in sight 

[Filo]

This the way to do it RR?

Medallion man and king of the dodgy perm Carl Swann on the penalty spot

[RoversDave]

Is that Ces Pod playing them onside

Yes, and I think it is Carl Swan with the the mop in the last photo. Socks down.

[IDM]

Glynn Snod taking the inswinging corner?

[Jenny]

This one from Stuart Roy Clarke. Wonderfully evocative.


Entitled "A Crack at Belle Vue"

Love this one, have a postcard with it on from the National Football Museum.

[albie]

Pop side in the late 70's;
 pic.twitter.com/wKCUCoYB2y

Town end, same time;
 pic.twitter.com/50eU9MjHM0

Happy days!

[Dr Fundlekrotch]

Pop side in the late 70's;
 pic.twitter.com/wKCUCoYB2y

Town end, same time;
 pic.twitter.com/50eU9MjHM0

Happy days!

Links working

[Dagenham Rover]

Pop side in the late 70's;
 pic.twitter.com/wKCUCoYB2y

Town end, same time;
 pic.twitter.com/50eU9MjHM0

Happy days!

Links working

love those two pictures reminds me of my yoof!

[BobG]

Me too daggers!

See how high above the pitch that Rosso End pic was taken from too. Used to stand on the top of there sometimes. Even saw Donny Utd playing from time to time from there. Remember those 12 floodlights mounted on the back of the pylon in the Rosso End/Pop Side corner so that Utd could have a bit of light?

And that clock in the Cow Shed too! Always remember that. Barker & Wigfall had something to do with it didn't they? I guess they bit the dust years ago now too?

And just a thought. As a real youngster, I have vague memories of a sort of platform thing built up on stilts on the top of the Rosso End. It was used to show half time scores but it used letters to identify each match and you could only see which letter was each match if you bought a programme. Some urchin used to shin about up there putting 1-0 against match A and so on.

Anyone else remember it? Anyone got a photo of it?

Cheers

BobG

[bobjimwilly]

some nice images taken from the match against Brighton in November 2006: http://100groundsclub.blogspot.co.uk/2006/11/my-matchday-pics-120-belle-vue.html