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The Dell was a compact stadium and opposing teams often found the atmosphere intimidating. The pitch was bombed November 30, 1940, creating an 18-foot crater in the Milton Road penalty area. In February 1941, Saints played a “home” War Cup tie with Brentford at Fratton Park, Portsmouth and the Dell was re-opened in October. There were many notable moments for fans at The Dell. Saints had the first permanent floodlights, using them in a friendly against Bournemouth and Boscombe Athletic – now AFC Bournemouth – on October 31, 1950. The fondly remembered “chocolate boxes” at the Milton Road end were replaced by 1984. The Dell saw First Division football for the first time in 1966. ....