RFU National League 2
North
Otley 25
Leicester Lions 15
Leicester Lions 15
Gate £9
Atten 350
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Match and Day Enjoyment - 9/10
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| Main Stand at Cross Green |
The Sun was shining,
the roads behaved themselves and the Market Place was a hive of
activity in the North Yorkshire town of Otley. I had come to Cross
Green for a spot of Rugby Union and to witness the last few days of
the famous “Scratching Shed”. They have already started to
dismantle it and when time permits the rest will come down. Not by
outside contractors but by the players themselves – a sensible
solution considering the cost of demolition specialists.
As you enter you can still smell the grand old days of yesteryear when they beat the mighty All Blacks in '79 according to locals the official gate was 15,000 but in reality many more were viewing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLACRKq9ZuM
Then eleven years later the powerful Wallabies suffered the same fate. Then three years later Cross Green hosted a group game of the 1991 Rugby World Cup, between the United States and Italy.
The Main Stand straddles the halfway line and has
been around for nearly a hundred years. It came from Preston North
End FC and to be honest is a little beauty. Still lovingly
maintained. From all parts of the ground to are rewarded with
sweeping views across the North Yorkshire countryside – simply
superb.
The Clubhouse is like a shrine full of memorabillia every where.
Even full International Caps were on display. The whole display is excellent and a very good way to spend your pre match.
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| The famous "Scratching Shed" Partly dismantled |
As you enter you can still smell the grand old days of yesteryear when they beat the mighty All Blacks in '79 according to locals the official gate was 15,000 but in reality many more were viewing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLACRKq9ZuM
Then eleven years later the powerful Wallabies suffered the same fate. Then three years later Cross Green hosted a group game of the 1991 Rugby World Cup, between the United States and Italy.
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| Glorious views over Wharfedale Countryside |
The Main Stand straddles the halfway line and has
been around for nearly a hundred years. It came from Preston North
End FC and to be honest is a little beauty. Still lovingly
maintained. From all parts of the ground to are rewarded with
sweeping views across the North Yorkshire countryside – simply
superb.The Clubhouse is like a shrine full of memorabillia every where.
Even full International Caps were on display. The whole display is excellent and a very good way to spend your pre match.
The log fire was in action , luncheon was being served and the Tombola was in full flow. I even won a prize …. ladies lavender perfumed talc !
Todays game was a cracker as the hosts fought back
from 15-3 down to a 25-15 victory much to the delight of the
vociferous locals and at the final whistle it was hugs and handshakes
all round.
One of the best days out for a long time.
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