Bens fans will readily admit that Tinto Park has seen much better days and an improved stadium would top most supporters Christmas wishlist. Well maybe joint top with successive promotions up the divisions!
But the unique timewarp of the Bens' ground is of interest to many a football fan who is not looking for the 5 star comforts match experience.
It's of particular interest to supporters of the London side Dulwich Hamlet, especially those who can remember their original Champion Hill stadium. The design of the covered enclosure along the touchline at one side is shared by both venues and the Tinto structure brings back a lot of memories for the Champion Hill regulars.
For more information on this unique club Dulwich Hamlet-'the most famous amateur side in the country'- and their link to Tinto Park you can't go wrong by having a look at http://thehamlethistorian.blogspot.com/ and http://hoppysnaps.blogspot.com/ . The latter has a feature on Tinto Park and other Scottish Junior grounds. The above photo is from the Hamlet Historian site showing a match at Champion Hill against a Chinese Navy side with the enclosure in the background.
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