Goodbye Gay Meadow

Goodbye Gay Meadow

Hello New Meadow. Lots of new grounds built or being built in England. Must be plenty of money sloshing around. Anyone been to Gay Meadow? Or know of any other clubs moving to new grounds? http://www.newmeadow.com/ sanday2007-05-16 09:21:39

I never went when I was in the UK, but that was because I didn't own a boat. Didn't it use to flood every season due to t'river next door?

BTW, who are Shrewsbury's all-time heroes? Wasn't John Dungworth there for a while? If so, he should be a hero, great name.

i havent gone to GM before, however i am planning a trip over november-may 2008-2009 to the New Meadow, hopefully to watch them play for a spot in the championship *Fingers crossed*

sadly the GM does have a tendancy to hold a bit of moisture...but nothing is ever perfect.
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im not sure about John Dungworth, but the great Mr Moyes was a Shrew once upon a time (1986-1990?)

as for other 'all time heroes' Arthur Rowley would probably be a good starting point, have a look at his wikipedia page:


of course thats not to say there havent been many many other greats, but still, i think that his record is something to be admired

I remember seeing your avatar the other day and thinking what team does it belong to. Now i know.

Arthur Rowley holds the record for most league goals scored, from memory.

woo legendary

the club has a new logo...i dont like it

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LOL gay meadow.

I went to the Meadow once in about 88/89.  Dull as dishwater 0-0 draw between the Shrews and Sunderland.  An absolute nothing ground.

The New Meadow should be good...they're a club going places

Saw Shrewsbury in the mid 70's at the Meadow against Plymouth. Bit of scrap on the  way to the ground with "  us Shrewbury supporters leaving the pub for 5 minutes to deal to them " then back to drinking. They had a guy whose job was to retrieve footballs from the river,using a row boat.He  had a seat on half-way line.Saw them play about 6 matches, GOOD TIMES.footy not that great though.

Me dad was a policeman and ended up being posted To Shrewsbury in the late 70's for a bit. I was there for most home games and a few away ones when they won the old 3rd division. I think they beat Exeter 4-1 to clinch it if memory serves me right. I remember Ken Mulhearn who was the keeper. Right back Jake King. David Tong, and the main men Paul McQuire (Mcquire, mcquire, mcquire du du du du du) and Sammy Chapman. I was there when they beat Man City who were in the 1st division (premiership) 3-1 in the FA Cup. I seem to remember they had a near post flick on corner routine that fooled just about every team including the mighty Man City. Memory may cloud the details but I loved that season and it softened the blow of not being able to go to St James Park every week.

Thanks for the reminder about the Man City tie.  I remember that!  It was a stunning result at the time.  I also remember going past Gay Meadow on the train from Aberystwyth when it was under water!

we may see history repeat at the New Meadow, IF/When Man City agree to play the friendly that was agreed in the Joe Hart transfer deal.

its meant to be the first game there....although with Pearce gone...

Been ther a few times always cold & wet, always liked the steak house in the high street.

 

Yeah , been to the Gay Meadow , played on it a few times ! Great little ground .

Went to the New Meadow last year to watch Shrewsbury v Galatasary , not a bad ground but its not the same