Sport and Recreation Heritage

**Waterways** · 07-22-2006

Originally Posted by Fergie

Re Arsenal v Liverpool 1964 a record was recorded by Roger Hunt as he was the first player to score a goal on match of the day high lights according to archives of the BBC and it was broadcast-ed in the North West area

It was BBC2 and in the south east only. Match of the Day was just a footie programme. Nothing history making was made when they broadcast the first game.

this was a 1st division league game and i believe it was one of the first games of the season in late August 1964 this was also was the season of 1964/65 when Liverpool beat Arsenal 5-0 to win the 1st division championship at Anfield
Fergie

That is odd as Man U won the league in 64/65.

1963 - Everton
1964 - Liverpool
1965 - Man U

Thi

**Max** · 08-23-2006

Before it was knocked down in the 1980's, it hosted many events mostly sport like Boxing.

On Old Hall Street.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liverpool_Stadium

http://www.lmu.livjm.ac.uk/inmylife/...px?itemid=1397

**Howie** · 08-24-2006

See also LIVERPOOL STADIUM... THE ROCK YEARS.

**SteH** · 09-02-2006

There was a tragic murder outside there in August 1961 when local man, John McMenemy, stabbed his girlfriend Valerie Sellers to death after a quarrel over some money. McMenemy was sentenced to death but it was commuted to life imprisonment on appeal.

**Waterways** · 09-02-2006

The stadium was a dump and neglected from it being built. In the 1970s John Conte was fighting a world title fight and as the stadium was so bad, the fight was to be staged elsewhere. To fury from the Liverpool public the stadium was refurbished. John Moores paid - they did it within a week working 24/7. As the carpets were being laid plasterers would walk all over it ruining the carpet. New seats were installed as well.

**lindylou** · 09-03-2006

Originally Posted by SteH

There was a tragic murder outside there in August 1961 when local man, John McMenemy, stabbed his girlfriend Valerie Sellers to death after a quarrel over some money. McMenemy was sentenced to death but it was commuted to life imprisonment on appeal.

There was a rape there too

The group 'Thin Lizzie' were on at the time. I can't quite recall the details, but it was front page of the Echo, and a scandal that this could happen at a concert. It must have been 1970s I think.

**gilly10** · 02-26-2007

I boxed at the stadium as an amateur in the late 70`s and early eighties. Yes, there was a rape case, and according to some people, Phil Lynott, the lead singer with Thin Lizzy, dedicated their song "The Boys Are Back In Town" to the lads who were jailed for 5 years each when they were being released. Can anyone confirm this??

PhilipG · 02-26-2007

February 1987.

The Stadium was Britain's only purpose-built boxing arena.
Built on the site of St Paul's Church, it was designed by Kenmure Kinna, and was opened in 1932.
The last professional bout was in 1985, and it was demolished in 1987.

Apart from boxing it was used for pop concerts, mass meetings, circuses, and bingo.
The Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra also played there.

**Ged** · 02-26-2007

Great pics Philip.

Gerard · 02-26-2007

Originally Posted by lindylou

There was a rape there too

The group 'Thin Lizzie' were on at the time. I can't quite recall the details, but it was front page of the Echo, and a scandal that this could happen at a concert. It must have been 1970s I think.

I saw Thin Lizzy when they were Supporting Slade,Suzy Quatro was also on the Show,(November 72 ??)
Slade Played the Stadium on an Eariler Date with Status Quo.

Thin Lizzy played the Stadium in March 76..The Jailbreak Album was released that Year and "The Boys are Back in Town" was released as a Single in June 76..

Gerard · 02-26-2007

Originally Posted by PhilipG

February 1987.

The Stadium was Britain's only purpose-built boxing arena.
Built on the site of St Paul's Church, it was designed by Kenmure Kinna, and was opened in 1932.
The last professional bout was in 1985, and it was demolished in 1987.

Apart from boxing it was used for pop concerts, mass meetings, circuses, and bingo.
The Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra also played there.

Great Photies Phil.

**Kev** · 02-26-2007

Superb pics

PhilipG · 02-26-2007

Thanks, folks.

**Steer** · 03-09-2007

Hi,

Does anyone know where Stanley Stadium used to be? I understand it was off Prescot road somewhere, and used to run greyhound and speedway meetings. I can't really find any substantial infomation on the internet, but I assume it is long gone.

I'm quite curious about the Liverpool speedway team (the Chads), which ran in the early 50's (?), but information seems a little thin on the ground. I don't know how well supported they were, but I gather they may not of been too successful, despite Peter Craven's prescence.

I like this site by the way - there is some great photos and information here.

**shytalk** · 03-09-2007

Hi Steer,
The speedway was next to where the Police sports ground is( If it's still there).
It was not really well supported but had some regular fans.