Miscellaneous Facts

Owlerton

1902

William Tolly of Chapletown is appointed first groundsman at Owlerton.

1903
A summer gala is held at Owlerton, with the proviso that the elephants are kept on the pitch.

Hillsborough

September 6th 1913
Manchester are the guests as Wednesday play their first match at the newly re-named Hillsborough.

1913
Work starts on the new South Stand.

1914
Boy Scout Rally attended by Lord Baden Powell

1947
PA System installed at Hillsborough

1961
North Stand opened

1970
Hillsborough is chosen for the replay of the European Cup - though it is not required.

1986
Queen opens the new kop roof - The first match under the roof is a 2-2 draw v. Everton.
The engineer, Dr Bill Eastwood predicted it would be worth 10 points a season toWednesday!!!

1991
Presto Tools sponsor the West Stand

2002
Radio Hallam sponsor the Kop.