These fascinating photos show how the grounds that are home to Yorkshire’s football teams have evolved over more than a century.
After Leeds United got the go-ahead to expand their capacity to 53,000, we’re looking back at how Elland Road and other major Yorkshire stadiums used to look.
This retro photo gallery captures changes throughout the decades at grounds including Sheffield United’s Bramall Lane stadium, Sheffield Wednesday’s Hillsborough home and Barnsley’s Oakwell ground.
It also shows the old stadiums that hold so many memories for fans, both good and bad, like Hull City’s Boothferry Park home, Doncaster Rovers’ former Belle Vue stomping ground, and Millmoor, which was home to Rotherham United.
Do these photos bring back any memories for you, and what do you think about how these stadiums have changed over the years?
17. Valley Parade reopening
Bradford City's Valley Parade stadium reopens in December 1986 following redevelopment after the tragic fire the previous year | Getty Images Photo: Russell Cheyne
18. 60s stadium
Leeds United player John Charles in action at Elland Road in August 1962 | Getty Images Photo: Don Morley/Allsport
19. Back to the 60s
Barnsley's Oakwell Stadium in August 1963, with Millwall captain Harry Cripps pictured leading out his team during a League Division Three match, which ended 1-1 | Getty Images Photo: Central Press/Hulton Archive
20. Champions
Leeds United captain Gordon Strachan with the Football League Division One trophy for the 1991/92 season, as players including Eric Cantona and Gary Speed celebrate at Elland Road in May 1992 | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images