Spirit of the north bank

[Sussexshrimper]

I would buy a print...Fantastic

 

[Voice of Reason]

Ive got the first two prints and definitely want the others when they become available. Love them

 

[JD]

This has reminded me to buy your two previous prints from ST. Can’t wait to get them.
Will definitely get this one too if it’s available.

They are so good.

Love it!

 

[chirpy]

look at those ****ing barrels, beautiful

Can’t get enough of those wonderful curves!

 

[Crowstone Crevette]

Brilliant!!!

Was it painted from a photo or memory/imagination? Love the detail (Marshall & Parsons will be very happy - especially as they were the first ever sponsors of a Southend home match) and the not over optimistic attendance in the West Stand and North West Corner.

Might have to add this one to the West Stand Entrance painting that misteriously seems to have been painted from my upstairs bedroom window!

At least this one has my roof and chimney stack in it!!!

WHAT A F***ING LIBERTY.

 

[Suffolk Shrimper In Dorset]

A plan is in hand to make this and the other four available from the Trust. I'll let all know as soon as it is agreed

 

[chirpy]

Brilliant!!!

Was it painted from a photo or memory/imagination? Love the detail (Marshall & Parsons will be very happy - especially as they were the first ever sponsors of a Southend home match) and the not over optimistic attendance in the West Stand and North West Corner.

Might have to add this one to the West Stand Entrance painting that misteriously seems to have been painted from my upstairs bedroom window!

At least this one has my roof and chimney stack in it!!!

WHAT A F***ING LIBERTY.

Thank you, I did use a few old photo's for reference (Particularly in relation to the adverts so top marks to you for your knowledge on that one) but overall it is was painted mainly from my own personal memories of standing in the North Bank. However, during the era when we played in the kit illustrated in the painting (white with blue sleeves) I used to stand in the West stand with my dad so there is a slight twist in that respect. I didn't move to the north bank until the nineties.. and then the fence went up which I didn't want to include.

And regarding the elevated aspect on the West Stand entrance painting.. well it's always good to have a bit of mystery but maybe the old fake window cleaner came in to play!

Ps.. I think your chimney is the best one!

 

[Gt Yarmouth Shrimper]

Excellent, you're just missing the old boy who walked around the outside of the pitch yelling 'programme'.

 

[Voice of Reason]

Excellent, you're just missing the old boy who walked around the outside of the pitch yelling 'programme'.

Is that the old boy who did us on Friday night s and wetsham on Saturday s

 

[Supa Shrimpa]

All that previous chat about the days in the north bank inspired me to have a go at this ..hope you like it!

Briliant work, mate. Thanks for the new background for my PC

 

[Gt Yarmouth Shrimper]

Is that the old boy who did us on Friday night s and wetsham on Saturday s

That's the one. Always wondered why he walked around our pitch with a w*nkham bobble hat on.

 

[chirpy]

Excellent, you're just missing the old boy who walked around the outside of the pitch yelling 'programme'.

I seem to remember there was also someone who walked around the pitch who looked like the darts player Jocky Wilson which usually prompted a chorus of ''one Jocky Wilson, there's only one Jocky Wilson.

 

[ozzie]

Bloody hell Chirpy....can you see in the future?? I stood in the "Pak" North bank in the late 60s to early 80s... and the geezer in the green is me!!!NOW!!Art thou CATWEAZLE

 

[lreed567]

Was thinking after today and only having the east open, maybe would be nice if for home FA trophy games we could have the north bank as the home end, and maybe give the away fans south lower or part of the east?? Might not work, but if the new stadium is going ahead would be nice to get in the north bank for a few games, would probably sell more tickets too

 

[chirpy]

Bloody hell Chirpy....can you see in the future?? I stood in the "Pak" North bank in the late 60s to early 80s... and the geezer in the green is me!!!NOW!!Art thou CATWEAZLE

..that’s the magic of the north bank for you, it works in mysterious ways

 

[Suffolk Shrimper In Dorset]

I've now posted news of availability of all five Keith Bird prints in the Shrimpers Trust section of SZ.

 

[chirpy]

Was thinking after today and only having the east open, maybe would be nice if for home FA trophy games we could have the north bank as the home end, and maybe give the away fans south lower or part of the east?? Might not work, but if the new stadium is going ahead would be nice to get in the north bank for a few games, would probably sell more tickets too

I mentioned in a previous post that it would be great to have the north bank back as the home end for a season before we leave Roots Hall but maybe your suggestion is more realistic

 

[Billy Bests boot laces]

Excellent, you're just missing the old boy who walked around the outside of the pitch yelling 'programme'.

The one & only 'Horace Harris'. I bet he never had to buy a loo roll for years, with the amount he used to gather up from behind the North Bank goal!!.

 

[chirpy]

The one & only 'Horace Harris'. I bet he never had to buy a loo roll for years, with the amount he used to gather up from behind the North Bank goal!!.

 

[lreed567]

I mentioned in a previous post that it would be great to have the north bank back as the home end for a season before we leave Roots Hall but maybe your suggestion is more realistic

It may not work or we may get 1 or 2 games but it would be fantastic.

Great piece of work, well done by the way