The Willows : Sat Jun 04, 2011 5:09 pm  

Ok people I think it's time for this thread (or one like it). With only 5 games to go at the Willows lets re-live some of the best (and worst if you want ) moments, matches, Players etc that have graced the old girl and, if you have any a few photos of the place then feel free to share them with us.

Anyway just to remind you what it's all about, here's a shot from Yesterday (kindly lent by Paul McNally, cheers fella)

Beautiful, well I think she is!

Re: The Willows : Sat Jun 04, 2011 5:31 pm  

So long the Willows

Had many happy times there as a visiting fan. One or two victories but mostly drubbings.

Must move with the times but it's still always sad to see the end of a loved stadium. These places hold thousands of memories.

Re: The Willows : Sat Jun 04, 2011 6:25 pm  

that cup win over wigan

plus a league and john player win over wigan within days of each win

and the great team of 74 & 76 with all that pace in the backs

now 1 to 5 in the legends must be Charlton,Fielding, Watkins, Hesketh, and Richards, so many great tries.

Re: The Willows : Sat Jun 04, 2011 6:36 pm  

I remember being sat in the Main Stand seats once, and a big scrap broke out. I'm not sure who it was against (something tells me it was Cas). But it was a really nice sunny day, and I remember Martin Offiah lying down on his side on the grass just in front of us, whilst everyone else was over on the other side of the pitch whilst it was being sorted out by the ref

Also, his drop goal against Braford

Re: The Willows : Sat Jun 04, 2011 6:38 pm  

She will be sadley missed but she is in need of being put down.

Best memory was when Richard Webster ran the width of the pitch to Get Jason Critchley with the most brutal high tackle ever when he was playing for Keighley.

Got to say that the try against Hull KR this season is the best I think I've seen in 40 years of going to the Willows.

Oh yeah and the Offia drop goal.

Re: The Willows : Sat Jun 04, 2011 7:55 pm  

Silly as it sounds i think the willows isnt as outdated and in ruins as alot of folk think,i was stood having a crafty fag up by the north stand at half time last night pondering in deep thought looking around the place.The place is well kept,the north stand is one of my fav stands in any stadium ive been to(when was it built)the clubhouse end is unique in many ways with such a great facility behind it.Whats wrong with the main stand?The terracing around the stadium is in very good nick and far from hardly crumbling! The shed is the shed at the end of the day !The playing surface is easily one of the best in super league. The only thing that i think lets the place down is the dire toilet facilities and food and drink outlets,plus it does look a bit of a sh it tip in places from the outside!

Re: The Willows : Sat Jun 04, 2011 8:01 pm  

Best time ever (apart from the CC Cup win over Wigan and Neil Baker's double chip)....... erm...... The Cougar Crawl at home, absolute class and the ultimate payback ! I'll raise a glass or 7 to the old girl

Re: The Willows : Sat Jun 04, 2011 8:05 pm  

wardleyred wrote:

Silly as it sounds i think the willows isnt as outdated and in ruins as alot of folk think,i was stood having a crafty fag up by the north stand at half time last night pondering in deep thought looking around the place.The place is well kept,the north stand is one of my fav stands in any stadium ive been to(when was it built)the clubhouse end is unique in many ways with such a great facility behind it.Whats wrong with the main stand?The terracing around the stadium is in very good nick and far from hardly crumbling! The shed is the shed at the end of the day !The playing surface is easily one of the best in super league. The only thing that i think lets the place down is the dire toilet facilities and food and drink outlets,plus it does look a bit of a sh it tip in places from the outside!

Re: The Willows : Sat Jun 04, 2011 8:28 pm  

How the terracing is deemed safe at creator odsall is beyond me,the jungle/wheeldon road/collesium what ever it called is full of asbestos !!Belle Vue is in a league of its own and bar the big terrace stand at craven park,the rest of the place needs blowing up!

Re: The Willows : Sat Jun 04, 2011 8:38 pm  

From an atmosphere point of view, when Leeds and Hull fans used to come in the shed. Used to make for a quality atmosphere. Always managed to give as good as we got as well.