When Jerry Block became chairman of Harchester United in May 1998, he had a dream of where he wanted his club to be one day. Part of that dream was to build a new stadium for the club.

The project was called "Harchester 2000". Throughout his first year as chairman, he campaigned as much as possible to get the council on board with his proposals. In May 1999, just six days before the famous cup final victory of Manchester United, the council finally gave the project the go ahead.

"Harchester 2000" was built in record time with more builders than ever before thanks to Block's Millions.

The Dragons Lair finally opened for a Premier League Match between Harchester United and Wimbledon on Saturday 25th September 1999.

The stadium currently has a 32,000 all-seater capacity and has hosted some memorable matches including a UEFA Champions League Quarter Final and UEFA Cup Semi Final!

The home of Harchester United for more than 91 years finally closed it's gates for the last time after the UEFA Cup First Round, First Leg match between Harchester United and Ajax on Thursday 16th September 1999.

Throughout the years, Addison Road had always been loyal to Harchester United. The tight pitch would often intimidate visiting teams to benefit the Dragons. However, it was always ageing for the worse and when Jerry Block took over the club in May 1998, he made it a priority that the club be in a new stadium very soon.

Since moving out of Addison Road, the former ground has been redeveloped into an expensive housing estate known as 'Addison Park'. Many of the staff live in these club-owned houses known as "The Barons".

When Harchester United were formed in 1895, they required a stadium to play their home games. Local club Harchester St.Augustine offered them to share their home ground of Palmerston Road and United accepted.

For the next 13 years, the ground would be the home to both clubs. But with United growing more successful and St.Augustine going to opposite, the owners forced United to move out and get their own ground.

United moved to Addison Road whilst St.Augustine went out of business. The area is now home to St.Augustine Retail & Leisure Park.