I will make the 25 mile trip down the East Lancs tonight for the last time as from now it will be a case of M62 to Widnes and the new ground.My first visit to KR was in 1981 once I had enough money to buy a car.I have also introduced my son to Saints with his first game in 1999 when we lost to London Broncos-not a great start!Many great memories of the place including Mal's season in 1984/85.Probably the stand out single moment was Wide to West.

I remember on a previous trip to KR a steward stopping one of our fans taking photos, this surely this wont be the case tonight???? they can go forth and multiply if they do!

A very emotional night in store for tonight. Some of the posts on this thread have really resonated with me.



As with many, it was my Dad who took me to my first game. He was born and raised in Thatto Heath (nutgrove), and was taken to games by his Dad (my Grandad, although I never met him). During the 70s and 80s, my Dad didn't really follow the saints. However, the Knowsley Road Centenary game in 1990 brought him back. There was a match against the touring Aussies, and pre match was a parade of past players. My dad wanted to go to see Vollenhoven who had flown over for it. He decided to take me along, just to keep him company really - at that time, I had no interest in Rugby League at all.



The day changed my life.



Whilst I don't remember much about that day (I do remember some of the past players who went on to play for Wigan getting jokingly booed !), the love affair with Rugby league, and in particular Saints, had begun.



Coming to Knowsley road over the years has given me some very happy memories, not always rugby related either. We lived in Chorley, and whilst I was learning to drive, my dad always let me drive to St Helens on match days. Must have done hundreds of miles before my test! I have met some great people at the ground too.



Memorable highlights of KR for me are:



1. The 1997 Cup win over Wigan with 12 men, and particularly the Hunte interception

2. Clinching the 1996 Super League

3. The last 10 mins of the Cas game the other week

4. The Sheffield game in 1996, where we scored some brilliant long range tries

5. The lancashire cup final in 1993, against Wigan, even though we got beat 5-4 (we had a try disallowed too). KR was bursting at the seams that day.

6. The regal trophy semi against wire - 80-0.



The ulimate KR moment for me was 41-6 against the pies in 1992. What a game, what a performance.



I am looking forward to my last visit to KR tonight. I am thankful that I will be spending it with some friends, my cousin, my Uncle, and importantly, my Dad.



Obsure matches..



A game against Bradford Northern in 1993 I think, where we won 54-3 - Loughlin was on fire, and created 4 tries for Sully. Was on Sky too - watching the tape at home, I remember Eddie saying "They're gonna get the 50!!" as Gus O'Donnoll ran under the posts.



Also remember a game against Halifax in 1993 too, where we drew 18 all or 16 all. Prekkie had just broke into the first team, and had to kick a late goal to earn a draw. I actually remember the game for 2 tries that Halifax winger Mark preston scored!

Just manged to get a ticket for tonight and really looking forward to sending Knowsley Road off! I maybe a Widnes fan but I was brought into the game watching Saints on TV and some of my best memories stem from Knowsley Road watching Widnes there and also a few side Saints games.



Though it was needed will be a shame to see KR go (definately need a final wee on the wall tonight

) and I am sure it will be an emotional affair for a lot of you and then I welcome you to the Stobart stadium next year





Saints, Cunningham, Gidley... let's go out in style!

Cheers mate I have always had a soft spot for Widnes which stems from the 70s/80s when they where the cup kings.

Anyway we will see you lot soon in the Superleague and hopefully you will beat Wire on a regular basis like we do.

My Dad is 86 and a season ticket holder for 50 years, Im 52 and my lad is 24. My lad is the 4th gen of Saints fans and a whole clan is coming to the game tonight. My dad had a mild heart attack last November so I am just hoping he hangs on for the new ground especially as its only 1/2 mile from where he lives.

Even as a wigan it was my favourite ground to visit, the atmosphere, the banter but most of all the great rugby league matches witnessed here, enjoy tonight and good luck !.

The noise that used to come out of the place on Derby days while walking up Knowsley Road/Alder Hey Road/ Millfields/ Dunriding Lane/ wherever I'd parked/ been dropped off is something I'll always remember. Really got the heart rate going and the hairs on the back of my neck standing on end.

Enjoy the memories, I certainly will.

Some strange ones for me, a folded chair as a ringside seat, the Harlem Globetrotters playing there, the 5 -4 game, the 75 - 0 defeat and the masterclass Wigan display in the Challenge Cup replay.



Have a great night, I'm sure there'll be a tear in the eye for many tonight.



Goodnight god bless old girl.



If you would only have played that U20 final on Sunday I would have come and said goodbye in person.

Even though one of the bitterest memories of my childhood was Saints fans wearing Tesco bags at Central Park and all the associated songs being sung, I still feel for you Saints fans as I know how much you'll all miss it. Hell, I'll miss it, derby day will never be the same again.



Thanks for the good and bad memories.

Farewell KR. A great old ground full of character & atmosphere. Some fantastic memories of watching Wigan there over the years starting with a Brett Kenny inspired win on Boxing Day 1984. No finer place in the world to get behind Wigan than the away end at KR.

Glad to see Saints get the new ground as well. Good for RL.

As with other fans, ive had some good memories of KR. Good & Bad. God bless you KR