Football has become increasingly more expensive for working class supporters and that’s summed up by one stadium which stood abandoned for more than a decade
Modern football stadiums dominate vast landscapes and can be seen for miles on end – but one former EFL ground that was abandoned for close to two decades offers a flashback to a cheaper past.
For many fans, gone are the days when an afternoon watching a 3pm kick-off with your friends and family was a cheap pastime. Now they must pass the expensive gauntlet of matchday programme sellers, novelty souvenir stalls and food and drink stands before they even get to their stadium.
While grounds have never been as modern and slick as they are now, many long for the days of stadiums being tucked within rows of houses, nestled in the heart of the community. When they reflect back, many will remember the Millmoor Ground, home of Rotherham United from 1925 to 2008.
They departed the spiritual home of the club after talks about extending the lease with owner Ken Booth broke down. The League One side last kicked a ball at Millmoor 17 years ago and from that point onwards, it was abandoned and left to the mercy of time.
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