Discussed on the play-offs thread, worth its own: grounds that you can/could hear, from your home or yacht or prison cell.
St James Park, Exeter: at primary school age I lived within earshot (just - only the bigger games generated enough sound to hear). I went to Saturday games, but evening kick-offs were off-limits, so this was my commentary. Probably mis-remembered, but very fondly. When I was older and able to go, I was living miles away. I've never recaptured that feeling since. Like birdsong that's gone forever.
I lived in Leytonstone for a while but don't recall hearing Brisbane Road. Nowadays it's rugby at Eden Park, if the Irish or Lions are in town.
To win the thread you probably have to hear multiple matches simultaneously. Or goals accompanied by ice cream vans and steam trains.
St James Park, Exeter: at primary school age I lived within earshot (just - only the bigger games generated enough sound to hear). I went to Saturday games, but evening kick-offs were off-limits, so this was my commentary. Probably mis-remembered, but very fondly. When I was older and able to go, I was living miles away. I've never recaptured that feeling since. Like birdsong that's gone forever.
I lived in Leytonstone for a while but don't recall hearing Brisbane Road. Nowadays it's rugby at Eden Park, if the Irish or Lions are in town.
To win the thread you probably have to hear multiple matches simultaneously. Or goals accompanied by ice cream vans and steam trains.
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