originally published by the Bucks Free Press - August 1990 A Bucks Free Press PUBLICATION scanned and digitally enhanced by chairboys.co.uk for 25th anniversary of opening of Adams Park - August 2015 originally published by the Bucks Free Press - August 1990 Wycombe Wanderers' supplement Page2 : (. Chicago deep pan, italian thin crust, fresh baked pizza "built to order" Running up the Carry Out Restaurant Open 7 days BEACONSFIELD (0494) 675429 slope for 95 years 34 Gregories Road, Beaconsfield LOAKES Park has carved its own special place in the hearts of Wycombe Wan­ derers' loyal supporters. UNBEATABLE PRICES It was with heavy hearts, '5lj therefore, that they paid· ~ ~ GIFT VOUCHERS homage to a sloping ~ ~ AVAILABLE ground which possesses a rich 95-year history. Fis h and Reptile equipment specialists, Tropical Here is the history of Fish, Marine Fish and Invertebrates, Co ldwater Loakes Park in summary Fis h, Aquatic Plants, Pond Equipment form: To be a responsible Aquarist, use on ly Aquaria etc. In 1894 the club decided Free expe rt advice and support given by specialists. to rent Spring Meadows to (OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEE K) get away from the difficult conditions on the Rye. VI SIT OUR SHOWROOM AT Lord Carrington was ap­ 34 TOTTERIDGE ROAD, HIGH WYCOMBE proached to see if Loakes TEL (0494) 473433 Park could be rented. The first match to be played at Loakes Park was a friendly against Park Grove on September 7, 1895. On May 21, 1896, it was announced that Wy­ MOT TESTS combe's application to join the Southern League had been accepted. The AGM of 1896 heard While-u-wait 6 and a half DAYS A WEEK Sam - 6pm that receipts in the first sea­ SUNDAY 9.15am- 12.15pm son at Loakes Park had Now: The famous sloping pitch, awaiting re-development as Wanderers move on been just under £408, com­ Welding, servicing and general repairs pared with £114 at Spring During a Berks & Bucks teur Cup in season 1930- the second round of the FA (Gola League). Accidents/Breakdowns Recovery Service Senior Cup first round 31. · Cup for the first time in Season of mixed for­ Tyres + Exhausts at competitive prices Meadow. Following a disturbance match against Chesham The bottom stand was their history in 1959-60 tunes in the Gola League, during a Southern League Generals at Loakes Park, opened by RA Lunnon, season. 1985-86. , fixture against Portsmouth Chesham right back, A President of the Berks & Wycombe opened their Agreement reached with WISH RA. Loakes Park was clos­ Bone, broke his leg, which Bucks FA, on February 13, floodlights in their Isth- developers and the Hospi­ ed for one week by FA rul­ was later amputated. The 1932. mian League match tal Board to redevelop ing. accident happened in No- Before the start of the against Enfield on Septem- Loakes Park and for the At the end of the 1898/99 vember, 1905, and a benefit Second World War, ber 25, 1963. club to be re-located on a WYCOMBE WANDERERS season it was decided to match was later played. Loakes Park was used for Wycombe reached the new ground at Sands, sub­ gas chamber demonstra- third round of the FA Cup ject to planning approval. level the pitch. Wycombe's application EVERY SUCCESS AT In October 1903, Harry tions to the general public. for the first time in 1974- to join the Spartan League Frank Adams presented 75 season. Two classic Programme of safety Browning of the Red Lion was accepted just before ADAMS PARK Hotel, initiated a scheme Loakes Park to the club matches against Jackie work carried out at Loakes the outbreak of the First as a gift during the 1946- Charlton's Middlesbor- Park, costing some £8,000. to build a stand on the up­ World War. per side of Loakes Park. 47 season. ough. A grant of 75 per cent was The new stand was ready Work started on ex ten­ Loakes Park's record at- Wanderers entered Eur- obtained from the Football CHAPEL LANE MOTORS by January 9, 1904, when sions to either side of the tendance is 15,850, record- ope in 1975. The club was Trust. Southampton Reserves stand in December 1922, ed against St Albans in the invited to represent non­ The planning applica­ CHAPEL LANE. HIGH WYCOMBE were the visitors in the the money being raised by fourth round of the FA league football in this tion for a new ground at HW 26013 Southern League. loan. The stand was open- Amateur Cup, on Febru- countryagainstACMonza Sands received a planning L_______ .:..._ ___ ed for the visit ofSt Albans ary 28, 1950. of Italy in the Anglo-ltal- refusal by Wycombe Dis­ in an Amateur Cup second Wycombe thrashed the ian Trophy. trict Council in 1986-87 round match on January Ugandan touring team 10- Wycombe won their sev- season. 20, 1923. 1 at Loakes Park in 1956. enth Isthmian League title Wanderers finished their Bishop Auckland beat in 1982-83, having led the Conference season in New dressing rooms Wycombe 3-1 before a raceformostoftheseason. fourth place in season were opened at Loakes 90,000 Wembley crowd in Centenary season, 1984- 1988-89. park at the start of the the 1957 FA Amateur Cup 85, the club announced its Wanderers will depart 1923-24 season. Final. aim was membership of the from Loakes Park on Good Luck Wycombe won theAma- Wycombe through to Alliance Premier League Monday, May 14. Wycombe at Your New Ground . .r ~·· • t .I ' '1 ·~ -... r r 16 HILL AVENUE, AMERSHAM- TEL: 0494 722713 The management and staff would like to thank you for your growing support. We are pleased to announce that our successful LUNCHTIME MENU is now available in the evenings between 6-8.30pm bookings can be taken So if you're on your way home from work or going out for the evening and can't be bothered to cook, or even if you just fancy a long cool drink and a snack, we'd be pleased to see you. (Don't forget we are constantly adding to our menu, so keep checking). MONDAYS­ Look out for our special Ladies THURSDAY ­ 70's & 80's Soul & Jazz Night FRIDAY ­ Mixed Bag - you ask, we play TUESDAYS­ Deep House with OJ Bryn Savage SATURDAY - Same as Friday but a slightly older WEDNESDAYS- Soon to start. The closest thing age group. Saturday nights can to the comedy store outside also be booked for private London (for Adults only) functions. Phone us for more details. Th;s is a new business under new ownership and we like to think you can come and wine, dine and dance in safety and comfort. PARENTS' Sunday afternoons will soon be available for childrens parties, we can provide catering, • entertainment, in fact everything, all you dO' is bring the kids- phone Mandy .for details. scanned and digitally enhanced by chairboys.co.uk for 25th anniversary of opening of Adams Park - August 2015 originally published by the Bucks Free Press - August 1990 Wycombe Wanderers' supplement. I HY.e!!.&:!~ HYDRA-FAB ENGINEERING LTD Fryers Works, Abercromby Avenue, High Wycombe, Bucki nghamsh ire. Telephone: High Wycombe (0494) 36275 Vat Reg No. 207 6679 43 Precision Sheet Metal Workers and Steel Fabricators GOOD LUCK IN YOUR NEW HOME, ADAMS PARK CLIVE AND STAFF THE CHATTER BOX Offers of the week- Amstrad 5000 Fax including telephone only£399.00 +VAT. Nee P3 Portable Phone only £359.00 + VAT Cordless phones, answering machines, car phones, all types of home installation and accessories. THE CHATTER BOX 158 Desborough Road High Wycombe Telephone (0494) 25984 rR ~~ HELPING THE GAME The Football Trust 1990 has been created to help the game at all levels and to assist clubs meet the requirements of Lord Justice Taylor's Final Report Developing the game outside the professional structure is an important objective and substantial funds have been made available for essential safety work and pitch and changing room improvements at Pyramid clubs. The GM Vauxhall Conference is one of the beneficiaries of Trust support and over £500.000 has already been spent on work at grounds in the competition. lvor Beeks and Verco's managing director Roger Vere sign the club's new sponsorpship deal Each year The Trust expects to receive £20 million from the reduction in Pool Betting Duty plus the £10 million continuing contribution from the Spotting-the-Ball competition organised by Littlewoods, Vernons and Zetters. This money will be invested in a broad range of projects which benefit football throughout the United Kingdom including improvements to grass roots pitches, developing Football and the Community schemes, provision of family enclosures, combatting hooliganism and raising safety Past heralds standards at British grounds. a great future Dun & Bradstreet ONE hundred and six Park and my colleague and wish years of history is by any By Wycombe director Brian Lee has in­ standard a mammoth deed played a large part Wanderers' chairman in his role as development undertaking for any organ­ IVOR BEEKS isation to detail, but our director, I would therefore centenary brochure pub­ like to take this opportun- Wycombe lished in 1984 certainly ity of thanking him, my gives you a look into past our period at Loakes Park grateful to all our sponsors board of directors and the glories and disappoint­ showing we were graced for furnishing many of the staff at Wycombe Wander­ ments. with our share of interna- rooms, indeed our spon- ers for all their time and Wanderers Sir Stanley Rous wrote: tiona) honours. · sorship this year has reach- effort that they have put "In its long life the club It is to the future we must ed an all time record.