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Revisiting The Manor 25 years after final whistle
TL;DR
It's been 25 years since Oxford United played their last match at The Manor Ground, marking the end of a 76-year era for the club. The stadium remains a cherished memory for fans.
Key points
- Oxford United's last game at The Manor Ground was in May 2001
- The club played at the stadium for 76 years
- The final match was against Port Vale
- The Manor Ground remains a cherished memory for fans
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During Oxford's time at The Manor Ground, the club changed its name and rose through the English football leagues [Steve Daniels]
"You just close your eyes and just remember what this ground meant to so many people in Oxford."
It's now been a quarter of a century since Oxford United played their last game at The Manor Ground, but the stadium still lives on in the heart of U's fans.
The football against Port Vale on that May evening in 2001 might not have been the most memorable, but the full-time whistle marked the end of a 76 year journey for the club.
In 1925, then Headington United began playing on a field next to the Bowls Club and weren't even the biggest football club in the city.
But the club changed its name and slowly rose through the leagues to the top-flight of English football. Then came the Milk Cup win in 1986.
At the core of all of those successes was The Manor, which created an atmosphere and memories that are still spoken about 25 years on from the club's move to the Kassam.
Nick Harris is a lifelong U's fan and commentates on their games for BBC Radio Oxford [BBC]
Taking a trip down memory lane, boyhood U's fan and BBC Radio Oxford commentator Nick Harris says: "[It was] a pilgrimage every Saturday to come here."
To mark the the 25th anniversary since the team left The Manor Ground, Nick revisited the Headington site where the ground once stood - which is now home to a hospital.
"Anybody who came to the Manor, anybody who supported Oxford United for a long, long time, could stand here like I do now, close their eyes and they're there."
He explains that the ground had been "all bits and pieces" before adding: "But what it did do of course was create this incredible atmosphere."
Q&A
What year did Oxford United play their last game at The Manor Ground?
Oxford United played their last game at The Manor Ground in May 2001.
How long did Oxford United play at The Manor Ground?
Oxford United played at The Manor Ground for 76 years.
What was significant about the last match at The Manor Ground?
The last match against Port Vale marked the end of an era for Oxford United, concluding their long history at the stadium.
How do Oxford United fans remember The Manor Ground?
The Manor Ground holds a special place in the hearts of Oxford United fans, symbolizing a significant part of the club's history.
