That is true you could, one end in particular was uncovered,whilst the other(the toke end) was partially covered by a small shed but the view wasn't to bad as I remember.
However, the old Boulevard wasn't much different from the current south stand at Craven park in relation to the distance from the pitch side, the only probable difference been the terracing was at a slightly steeper angle at the Gordon street end.

And Gordon st was at least 3 times higher enabling you to get a better view of the game.

Which to be fair is what i meant when i said it was at a slightly steeper angle, it was still bloody cold at times though, in fact so cold sometimes that when it was time to visit the open loo, the one that ran the full length of Gordon street end, behind the back of the terracing, my you know what didn't want to know.

Both grounds where cold but I think the atmosphere was better than it is now on Derby days.Too many derbies now imo

Goodness, wow!!, the first eh, how do you do sir!!, where on earth have you been hiding all these years.?
For your information I don't dwell on the past any more than most long standing Rovers fans or FC fans for that matter of whom I include many friends, though admittedly I have had (to date) a reasonably long and occasionally eventful past, of which hopefully I use to my advantage, both in the present and moving forward, in fact you must understand and learn from your past to live your best now and be able to plan for your future, you should try it sometime.

With regards to spectacularly missing your point about supporters not needing to give an excuse for not attending.
I didn't miss it, I was pointing out the fact that quite a few supporters of both sides appear to use the same excuses for not attending each others grounds in the modern era. e.g. poor facilities, or don't want to put money into their coffers etc, as valid as they may be, they are still (for what ever reason) excuses that you rarely came across twenty or thirty years ago.
I also went on to say in a light hearted fashion that......In my opinion, anyone who comes out with such excuses is either a part time supporter or a soft pussy wussy.
It was an opinion, my opinion, OK.

No it's not ok.
1 day before a Derby your opinion is not allowed on our board

Yes I would especially agree with you on that aspect.
The big build up to the games would start at least one week before and would intensify as time progressed.
I used to work for a large components factory in those days on Hessle road and because of its location the bulk of the workforce were Hull fc fans, which always made it even more important that we win, otherwise life would be unbearable the following week at work, I've even known fans throw a sickie rather than face the aftermath at work of a defeat.

Life around the city centre was also notably different in the week or two prior to the game, the banter in the pubs was constant and even the last buses home (11pm) in the evening would be eventful, with Rovers and Hull fC fans trying their hardest to out sing each other on the way home.
Derby day itself would usually start with people packing out and singing in the pubs before eventually heading of to the grounds which were always packed out to the rafters.
Although the passion of the fans today is still there in the abundance, as ever, I sometimes feel that there is not quite the same intensity and magic about it at the moment and I believe as you do, that to many derbies in a season may be one of the reasons, just my opinion of course.

I couldn't even see what I wanted to see stood down the side at the Boulevard, in front of the 'best' stand - all you could see was the person in front of you cos the steps were that small, or at best the players ankles

We've both moved on, we have to stand/sit behind the sticks at most away games, you just have to accept it.

I hope enough 'ull fans come to create a decent atmosphere and that everyone behaves themselves - that's directed at both sides.

May the best team win

Surely you mean the tote end?

Place was a sheethole but infinitely better than the current caravan park for watching a game.

Biggest difference now is the fans are in separate stands whereas in the good old days you could mix. I remember watching derbies in the "popular" stand at the old CP and in the east stand at the current one. Much better atmosphere

Rovers Pitch looking great ahead of the derby.

Once we sort a decent standing terrace with a roof and extend the final part of the east stand we'll have a really cracking little quaint ground. Rumours afoot that the plans are too be shortly announced which would really finish off the ground.

Apart from the shocking "best" stand of course