yep and they used to have a derby match on Christmas day

Wonder what the allowed capacity would be now? probably about 5000 at most.

nope

Boxing Day

New Years Day

never xmas day in my memory.

I'm sure they used to play on Christmas day right up to the early 60s.

No idea, before my time, we could as Ian... oh bugger.

That doesn't mean it never happend.

The xmas day fixture was before my time but I am aware of it.

I'm not that old myself, but I do remember being suprised when reading it that games took place on the 25th. I would think players would have prefered the 25th to the 26th.

A little advice:

Read what the original post says, not what you think it says.

Hull and Rovers have definitely played against each other on Christmas Day.

Artie Beetson broke his leg playing for Rovers against Hull in '68

bollox

Why is it?

I remember this also.

Then your memory was dulled by beer, 3d was never loud compared to when it was the full length of the ground.

That's probably true, but what Raggytash said was true also.

The big problem is these all seater stadiums. If the core singers cannot move around the ground to sing together then it becomes almost impossible to start and maintain multiple songs in unison. Unfortunately we shall never see a standing area again which i think is a great shame. It won't be long before the seats are fitted with seat belts to stop you "accidentally" standing up during the game.

Never read such crap in my life, you want to sing, join a choir.