Turnstiles & Touchlines Podcast

Lost Grounds: Football’s Forgotten Homes

Turnstiles & Touchlines Season 1 Episode 16

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Football isn’t just played on pitches — it’s shaped by places. This episode steps back into the stadiums that defined English football long before modern bowls and corporate stands took over. From Highbury and The Dell to Maine Road and Roker Park, we revisit the lost grounds that still echo through supporter memory and local identity.

Exploring how architecture, neighborhoods, and matchday rituals created unforgettable atmospheres, this episode looks at why these stadiums meant so much to the communities that surrounded them — and why their stories still matter even after the stands are gone.

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