Entry to the ground was from Denbigh Road. Behind the near goal was two small terraces. Along the far side was fair sized covered terrace with the far end having a reasonable sized open terrace. Large nets hung behind both goals to stop stray shots going into the gardens behind. The other side had a few steps of open terrace which was truncated by a small wooden Main Stand. A clubhouse was in the far corner with club shops a board room and the changing rooms in the near corner.
Welcome to my blog covering clubs and stadiums in the English League System along with the wonderful people responsible for keeping them going and their maintenance.
Since I was a little lad I've been fascinated in football and more so where games are played. With my love of travel and curiosity of the game I wanted to visit as many grounds and see games wherever possible.
I was fortunate that my Dad also loved the game and spent so much of his spare time taking me to matches. As I got older the boundaries widened owing to my location and increased wages to Europe and indeed the world. The sight of a stand or a floodlight pylon in the distance immediately heightens my senses and eagerness for a closer look.
I hope this site gives you the chance to share in my pleasure and experiences and maybe one day set you on the road to adventure. If you get half as much out of the hobby as I've done, I can guarantee some great memories, good friends and stories to pass on to future generations.
Give your local club a try today. They'll be delighted to see you!
Everlasting thanks primarily to my late and very much missed and dearly loved parents; my Dad, Bob Bernard and my Mum; Ann, who put up with endless years of football chat and my brothers Nick and Paul who gave me the chance and encouragement to do what I have. Thanks to all my friends who offer encouragement and Sally and Stan who inspire and give me great pride. Stan is showing a keen interest in my hobby as he grows into a young man!
Please feel free to post any comments (please use sensible language - I want everyone to be able to enjoy reading) or ask any questions relating to visiting grounds or events. If you want to see any ground reviewed please let me know. It will take quite some time for everywhere to appear, but make sure you keep having a look as the site is continually updated.
If you click on a lot of the pictures you will get a larger version on your screen.
I have also added links to video clips on YouTube where appropriate for those of you who are bored of reading or are filling in time at work. I haven't always gone for the most obvious choices, but items that will be in some cases unusual but always historically interesting.
Click here to see Volume Two of HAOTW, which covers everything non English.
Rob Bernard
London
May 2020
Sunday 21 June 2009
Hounslow
Entry to the ground was from Denbigh Road. Behind the near goal was two small terraces. Along the far side was fair sized covered terrace with the far end having a reasonable sized open terrace. Large nets hung behind both goals to stop stray shots going into the gardens behind. The other side had a few steps of open terrace which was truncated by a small wooden Main Stand. A clubhouse was in the far corner with club shops a board room and the changing rooms in the near corner.
4 comments:
I remember Alan King ( Centre Forward) And Bert Long, same position playing for Hounslow Town in the early fifties but they were definitely in the Corinthian League then. Great team!
It's shame,
I played for their reserves for a season in late 60's
Scored a couple of goals in a local Junior Cup Final for Hanworth Youth Club.
Then Played for Feltham for a couple of seasons (mostly reserves !)
hello people, wondering if you could help me, i'm trying to find a picture if possuble dating back to 1908-1914 of my grandfather playing for hounslow, his name was george heppelthwaite. any ideas or suggestions would be most welcome
Hi. My name is Ernie Howe played was a local lad played for Hounslow town in seasons 1972/73 and the start of the 1974 season before signing for Fulham fc.
I played under manager George Taylor who captained the side in the 1956 armature cup final at Wembley. I learnt last week that George passed away after suffering from Alzimers also contacting cancer.
I thought many supporters of now defunct club might just like to now.
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