[LTLF]The Main Stand fire, August 1968

[LTLF]

The Main Stand fire, August 1968


Younger readers may not be aware that Forest, like Bradford, also had a stand burn down during a game, but thankfully without loss of life.
The  game was against Leeds on August 24, 1968, the time when Forest were in the old First Division, hardly ripping up trees, but playing delightful football, and winning nothing, under the [...]


http://www.ltlf.co.uk/forest/2009/06/04/city-ground-main-stand-fire/

 

[Annesley Red]

I was there that day but the following time at Meadow Lane was a bad run, Goalies getting injured etc , I dont think we won a game.

 

[Bloke form Dublin]

I was in the old Trent End that day. Scorer was dave Hilley if memory serves me correct with the score being 1-1.

Morning papers inside back page headline was "Leeds to set fire to Forest"

 

[Flaggers]

Bump!

With picture!