What's with this obsession with covered stadiums these days.?
Standing on the embankment of Lancaster Park in the rain and hail is one of my most endearing childhood memories. I would hate to rob future generations of such a grim experience.
But seriously, are we becoming too soft as we seek comfortable, covered entertainment?
I think so. Everything feels like it is driven by gentrification and profit,
Give me a wet murky uncovered terrace any day.
I think it's called progress. Like you can now watch live sport drinking a tasty craft beer, rather than Lion Red.
My favourite Lanc Park memory, is NZ Universities v British Lions 1977, and a torrent of urine flowing past my 5 yr old self plus padre.
Was all a bit bewildering. A big turnout of Canty/Lincoln scarfies on the terraces.
The urine was often directed down a piece of garden hose hidden inside a man's trouser leg and long enough to reach the ground.
Popular at old rugby grounds like Carisbrooke, when men didn't want to give up their vantage point and use the ground loos when they needed a comfort stop.
Ah, the good old days. ;)