We have 11 reminders of Simonside Hall which include everything from building a new stand to the demolition of the stadium.
There’s winter reminders, the days when fans chipped in with a spot of painting and attempts to get the pitch ready on soggy winter mornings.
Take a look and get in touch if these scenes bring back happy memories.
Take a look and get in touch if these scenes bring back happy memories.
9. Snowed off in 1968
South Shields part-time groundsman Jimmy Crawford walks off the Simnonside Hall pitch after play in the scheduled South Shields v Scarborough Northern Premier League game was deemed impossible in 1968. Photo: Shields Gazette | SG
10. Doing a spot of painting
Jeanette Ali, 14, of Trinity House Youth Club, pictured with some colleagues painting the rail around the Simonside Hall pitch in 1963. Photo: Shields Gazette | SG
11. Hard at work in 1958
Back to 1958 for this reminder of supporters digging the foundations for the supports of a new stand. Photo: Shields Gazette | SG