Doncaster Rovers Intake Ground, 1900

[bobjimwilly]

"In 1899 the Corporation laid a wide avenue across the ancient Town Moor from Thorne Road to the racestands. It was destined to become one of the most exclusive addresses in 20th century Doncaster. The following year the Corporation commissioned Luke Bagshaw to picture it from the grandstand. But fortunately Bagshaw captured a rare, but partial view of Doncaster Rovers' Intake Stadium. Over at the left you can see the goalposts, and a stand which was known as the chicken coop."

Credit Tom Beardsley, Looking Back at Doncaster FB Page
https://www.facebook.com/groups/lookingbackatdoncaster/permalink/1697623970269148/

[Dabby]

The Institute’s playing fields became the club’s home ground from 1885 to 1916. Prior to that era Doncaster Rovers played at open areas on Town Moor and one at Belle Vue, the latter venue not to be confused with the old ground, but located at what is now Bennetthorpe.

It was not until November 1886 that the open field at the Institute was referred to as the Intake Ground. No doubt finance restricted the quality of their first stand, for its roof blew off only a few months after completion. A new stand that had been erected for the press and team officials suffered a similar fate in a gale in 1894.
Low attendances may have branded the Rovers as a poorly supported club in those days. Equally poor was the crowd’s behaviour on occasions. After the referee was attacked following a home defeat in March 1893 Rovers were ordered to play two matches at least seven miles from Doncaster. And in April 1908 the crowd attacked the opposing Worksop team after a visiting player had kicked Jones of the Rovers. So Rovers had to find another temporary home, for two matches, this time at the Park Road ground of Conisborough St.Peter’s.

https://thebeautifulhistory.wordpress.com/clubs/doncaster-rovers/

[Beerseller]

"In 1899 the Corporation laid a wide avenue across the ancient Town Moor from Thorne Road to the racestands. It was destined to become one of the most exclusive addresses in 20th century Doncaster. The following year the Corporation commissioned Luke Bagshaw to picture it from the grandstand. But fortunately Bagshaw captured a rare, but partial view of Doncaster Rovers' Intake Stadium. Over at the left you can see the goalposts, and a stand which was known as the chicken coop."

That looks like either a practice match or training session underway on the pitch between the stand and the road. Maybe this is also an early pic of the Rovers.


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[Herman Hessian]

"In 1899 the Corporation laid a wide avenue across the ancient Town Moor from Thorne Road to the racestands. It was destined to become one of the most exclusive addresses in 20th century Doncaster. The following year the Corporation commissioned Luke Bagshaw to picture it from the grandstand. But fortunately Bagshaw captured a rare, but partial view of Doncaster Rovers' Intake Stadium. Over at the left you can see the goalposts, and a stand which was known as the chicken coop."

Credit Tom Beardsley, Looking Back at Doncaster FB Page
https://www.facebook.com/groups/lookingbackatdoncaster/permalink/1697623970269148/

thanks for posting - that's one of the most interesting things ever !

the only thing that'd get me any more moist is a picture of the supposed Rovers tam'o'shanter that was once purported to have been on display in the town library....

[Sprotyrover]

"In 1899 the Corporation laid a wide avenue across the ancient Town Moor from Thorne Road to the racestands. It was destined to become one of the most exclusive addresses in 20th century Doncaster. The following year the Corporation commissioned Luke Bagshaw to picture it from the grandstand. But fortunately Bagshaw captured a rare, but partial view of Doncaster Rovers' Intake Stadium. Over at the left you can see the goalposts, and a stand which was known as the chicken coop."

Credit Tom Beardsley, Looking Back at Doncaster FB Page
https://www.facebook.com/groups/lookingbackatdoncaster/permalink/1697623970269148/

thanks for posting - that's one of the most interesting things ever !

the only thing that'd get me any more moist is a picture of the supposed Rovers tam'o'shanter that was once purported to have been on display in the town library....

Mouth watering 'Moist'? 😉