See the view from your seat. Apparently there are quite a few car parks around the Britannia but this is the only free one, and just a 10 minute walk from the ground. [2] Above the changing 'hut' was the directors box, a rather primitive building but could hold around 12 people. It was even more sweet with the three points. How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking? Very easy but I suspect on a first team matchday it would be more difficult. Looking in the mirror there was a car which had been parked only a couple of vehicles behind. 6. We lost the game 2-0 but the fans stuck with team and really deserve better as Niall Quinn once said "if Sunderland produced a team as good as the fans, they'd be in Europe every year" which I'm sure few people can disagree with. A magnificent day that will live long in the memory of those who were in that away end. Very good view of pitch and right next to where the players tunnel is. It was last seen in British cryptic crossword. Overall the bet365 Stadium is a nice ground, easy to get to and the facilities are fine. I'd recommend this ahead of the stadium parking which was 10. And the scoreboard isn't the only thing to have already been recycled at the bet365 Stadium. It was 25 years ago today that Stoke City played their final league game at the Victoria Ground but the memories don't seem to be fading. The view from the away end was excellent and I could see all the pitch and stands. Before the game, we just had a quick drink in the Longton rugby club and watched the FA cup tie between Brentford and Leicester. The Stoke fans were surprisingly disappointing and 1,300 Sunderland fans outsang them the whole game. As per an agreement with all Premier League Clubs, away fans will be charged a maximum price of those shown below for all Category A* and A Category League games: Sharp (South Stand): Adults 30 Over 65s 27 Under 17s 23 Under 11s 20, Category B Games: Adults 25, Over 65s 19, Under 17s 15, Under 11s B 12. I enjoyed my day out. The Harvester is what you'd expect in terms of food and drink, nothing too exciting but did the job. It was more minutes in the tank for the players, and we got our first look at new goalkeeper Rui Patricio. 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Last Edit: Aug 1, 2010 at 5:05pm by wigginbird - Back to Top. It was a nightmare journey as there were hold ups on the M6 (for a change) so journey seemed to take forever and we decided to come off the motorway and only got to the ground about half an hour before kick off. 2. Only five buses in total, could have done that in one go rather than wait 20 minutes or so. 3. We stayed for twenty minutes at the rugby club for a drink to let the traffic clear and thought we had been clever but after leaving the car park faced 30 minutes in traffic before we got away from the ground. All in all I liked the Victoria Ground as a football arena, despite it holding other memories. This is outside The Terrace pub which serves away supporters. They broke and got a goal. Up to today however no redevelopments have taken place and the site remains empty. Second half was better from us and took the lead with 20 minutes remaining, before Stoke levelled not long after. Just saves me writing a couple of paragraphs describing a dull and dreary 0-0!? Another old ball boy, Neil Johnson, took us through his childhood. Parking cost 5. Not really fair to comment on atmosphere, there wasnt really one, but there never is for a friendly. Support for the County faithful came from our right as the strains of Were all going to Wembley came from the window of the away team dressing room, which opened up onto the paddock in front of the main stand. This stand is shared between home and away supporters. Everything you need to know about the home of Stoke City Football Club, bet365 Stadium. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the stadium? The atmosphere was good as always but it seems to be a theme this year that the home fans dont seem to be as loud as they used to be. . It is around a 20 minute walk to the away turnstiles from the Club. Manchester United have some good looking prospects coming through and they romped to a 3-0 halftime lead. That would be beacuse mine ARE NOT RESTORED, the only thing that has been done to them since they left the vic, is some clear weather proof varnish, some black hammerite on the metal, some grease on the tilt mechanism, and attached to some wood. Couldnt see many pubs in the area of of the Stoke train station. Accelerating away I not only breathed a huge sigh of relief, but also recognised what would have befallen me. It was the same when the game ended there were just two rounds with the second arriving at Stoke railway Station just in time for the 17:50 London train. Who doesnt love pre-season!? The Delilah's bar was a nice touch, plus an entertaining game. I always enjoy away days following the Boro and the bet365 Stadium was a ground that I had never been to before. Prices will only rise as matchday looms closer so dont delay! My Account. He was adamant Paddy Kenny should be substituted because he kicked the ball out too quickly hilarious! After arriving in Stoke we took the number 23 bus from outside the railway station to Hanley bus station. We hit the post and they got a lucky second from a rebound! You can also park at the Harvester itself for a cost of 3. The facilities here were reasonable enough, nothing spectacular but adequate. I was a mascot v Wolves in November 1979 two weeks before my eighth birthday. The map is centered to the football ground. I would go again (that's if we stay up). We even had an incognito drink in a Wolves pub in Wolverhampton while waiting for our connection home. The back off the away stand is just corrugated steel and gave the impression of a tin shed. Stoke's bet365 Stadium set for renovations - The Stadium Business All the latest news, blogs, videos, and up-to-the-minute media coverage from all the leading voices in the global sports venue sector - all in one place. The game itself was the worst performance I've seen this season from us . So seeing the first team in Stoke-on-Trent was no hardship. Port Vale became the new owners of half the floodlights 24 lights which were incorporated into their existing pylons. Stoke really didn't have to try that hard to beat us. Stoke Railway Station is just over two miles away from the bet365 Stadium, so unless you are feeling fit, it maybe best to hire a taxi. The away end was fine though, with a spacious concourse and good views of the pitch. The all-seater stadium holds 28,383 supporters in four cantilever stands. I think this would also help boost further the atmosphere inside. There are return buses after the game back to Glebe Street from behind the Sentinel (East) Stand. The game was very entertaining and end-to-end but at 3-1 I was confident we would keep hold of the 3 points. Welcome to Penkhull House. Cap Badge, Post 1960, Staybrite, STOKES MELB. At the same time two out of four floodlights were replaced, giving the ground a unique look with two different sets of floodlights. The stadium isn't particularly pretty and the lack of corners certainly take away from the ground. They didn't seem to have one group of home fans who got behind the team when they weren't playing too well. Sad really as once you leave your spiritual home you lose a tiny bit of character! We put our name down for table for 3 and were told to wait 20 minutes and to go to the bar which we did (wearing our QPR colours). I headed to the nearby Longton Rugby Union Club to park, based on the recommendation of other reviewers on this website. A couple of our younger players also impressed, namely Ryan Giles, Morgan Gibbs-White and Benny Ashley-Seal. Having been diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma I am hugely grateful for the work that Myeloma UK does. His tactical knowledge was brilliant and kept shouting out crazy things. A brilliant start and just what we deserved. snug and outside seating area. Both sides had plenty of chances and Wilshere was the stand out performer. Over 8,000 turned up at EP for what was a I had no particular enthusiasm for visiting Stoke nor the bet365 Stadium. We even had the ignominious pleasure of getting the mickey taken out of us by a group of 8 year olds heckling us from the corner of their stand. As it happened they laid on buses from the ground for away fans that went to Stoke train station. W/Cs adequate, hot water and soap aplenty though. Leave the M6 at Junction 15 and then go straight across the roundabout onto the A500 towards Stoke. The journey was quick until the M6 north of Birmingham as roadworks and average speed cameras slowed it right down. However, you can drag the map around or click on +/- to reveal more hotels in the City Centre or further afield. Buses drop you off and pick up from right outside the away end. The main West stand consists of two tiers of seating which house 7,357 spectators, plus all of the Stadiums corporate and media facilities. We jumped on a bus right outside the away end, which cost 2 each and was Police escorted straight to the train station which was fantastic. Folk are gathered in the clubhouse to support the book launch of 'Angels With Dirty Faces' featuring stories from the legends . Despite the result still enjoyed the game (if just the first half). I thought that the Britannia stadium is a decent ground similar to St. Mary's apart form the open three corners and was aesthetically good. Even the Stoke fans seemed laid back and we didn't even get a rendition of Deilah. Stoke took Ryan Shawcross off at the break and instantly looked better, getting two goals back. Wouldn't rush back to Stoke, but fair play to them, they've come a long way and now have a good selection of international players. We were still well positioned, lying 3rd in the table, and when the teams lined up there was another debutant, Mark Lillis, A great servant, for 6 years, In that period he fought off challenges for the No.1 shirt from Dave Redfern; Phil Kite; John Keeley, Matt Dickins and Ian Ironside, and averaged getting on for 40 games a season. Walking out into the ground however, this ground does look nice. Darryl Sears informs me; Down on the nearby canal there are two canal boats, one called the Boatcake, which mostly sells oatcakes and the other called the Bargain Inn Booze which sells beer and lager, which costs 2 a can or bottle. [2] In 1960 another new main stand was built and the dressing rooms were revamped. After a short hop along the A500, we parked up at Longton RFC, costing 5, eventually arriving at 7:40pm and arrived at the ground after a 10 minute walk. It was a great atmosphere which was sustained throughout the match. The cost of the tours are: Five people or less 25, 6-10 people 35, 11-20 people 45. I will say, there was only two of us on this trip which may have helped. [2] The ground took its name from the nearby Victoria Hotel and was originally an oval shape, built to accommodate a running track and used by the local athletic club. The bet365 Stadiumis easily accessible from the M6 motorway. But this was nothing compared to the experience a matter of 7 months later. Parking wise I was a little cheeky, I looked up a parking space about 25 minutes from the ground using the 'just park' app, but from the google street view I could see there were no restrictions on that road. With Wolves struggling to gain consistency in the Championship League, the sold out away end of 4,600 Wolves fans felt this was as close to the Premier League as we were going to get for at least another season. It wouldnt be a place I would go back to year after year but definitely worth the visit if you havent been. It's well known that Stoke has a reputation for a loud and hostile atmosphere and I was keen to experience this atfirst hand. Inside I was surprised there were three open corners which would make for windy conditions. God i miss this place ! Dave Duff: As a Liverpool fan I loved the old Victoria Ground. The only thing that lets this down is the parking system is a joke. Illustrated Catalogue And Price List Of Saddlery, Ha, The Vintage Era Of Golf Club Collectibles Identification & Value Guide, Henry P. Wells Fly Rods & Fly Tackle Book Harper & Brothers 1901, Modern Fishing Lure Collectibles Volume III, Fishing Lure Collectibles An Identification And Value Guide To The Most, 2023 - WorthPoint Corporation | 5 Concourse Parkway NE, Suite 2900. We parked virtually 100 yards away from the visitors turnstiles. Stoke-on-Trent Central MP Jo Gideon has been forced to deny rumours she's seeking re-election in a so-called 'safe seat' in the south of England. Tours of the stadium are available by request. Sharp (South) Stand: It's always nice to watch Saints play away from home and would've enjoyed it more had we won and the journey there not being such a pain! There were buses waiting outside to take fans back to the railway station but they were packed and the queues were long. But this may change soon as I believe that Stoke are going to fill in one of the corners during the Summer. The first stadium was the Victoria Cricket Ground. 5. People were delighted to pay 10 for their seat.". We had driven up from Cheltenham and experienced no delays. "The worst moment was very embarrassing. Owen Pavey for providing the BET365 Stadium layout diagram. The bet365 Stadium has been renewed as much as Trigger's brush since 1997, Get Stoke transfer latest, team news, match updates and analysis delivered straight to your inbox. I have to say (as a non meat eater) the cheese and onion pasty I had was probably the best thing I have had at a football ground so bravo to the caterers! Your credit card or PayPal account will be charged. I'm not really a purist so when the opportunity to tick off a league ground on the cheap (2 for me and 1 for Greeny), I took it. Alcohol was available at 2.90 for a pint of lager. We stopped off in Wolverhampton for a beer while we were waiting for the connection to Stoke and met a few other Baggies fans on their way. There was no trouble leaving the ground, and I didn't feel intimidated by the Stoke supporters as they were all fairly friendly! At the lights, turn right along Leek Road (A52), under the railway line and then left down on to the towpath of the Trent & Mersey Canal. Stoke. It was another sorry event in the bitterness that existed at that time. In the event of an error of detail, (but not of opinion! It used to lead into the bear pit and now it leads into a shed. New Users/How to Create a User Account User Login allows you to access your saved Shortlist of properties. Hunting Fishing Camping Gear & Outdoor Sports C, H. Cholmondeley-Pennell Modern Fishing Salmon & Trout Book 1901, De Camp Levoy & Co. A quick back to the car was easy but getting out of the car park was hard and the police put one way systems so getting away was a lot different to getting in and it was dark. Stoke. You do not need to book a ticket in advance, just turn up. stoke city victoria ground seats. [2], The players changing rooms were set in the corner of the ground which also included a stove so players could keep warm. Once you pass this stretch of police/stewards there was nothing anywhere else. The first of these seven meetings came a fortnight after the trip to the Hawthorns in between which were a loss at Exeter and a home win over Bury which saw the first appearance for keeper Neil Edwards (below), who had been acquired for the princely sum of 5k from Leeds. Our seats were about five rows from the pitch so we had a great view of the match and it looked as if the rest of the away fans had a good view as well. I'm not usually one to go to the cup games, but I knew Wolves would take a strong following to Stoke, so two mates and I got our tickets along with the other 4,600 Wolves fans. On the main approach road to the stadium, there is also a statue of England World Cup winner Gordon Banks. By the time we got back to the car, most of the crowd had dispersed. Nothing much really. Select Post; Deselect Post . Overall this was a fun night out. It was the nearest I ever came to being a victim of what was mob violence, and I still remain more than thankful for that small gap which allowed me to avoid it. The home fans were friendly and did not receive any stick on my way to the ground. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH ASHVILLE 4 STAFFORD TOWN 0 Groundhoppers know the feeling; you get within touching distance of finishing off [] The service of food and hot drinks was from one counter with alcohol from another. Leasehold Fish & Chip Takeaway located in Stoke On Trent. I've seen us get relegated and promoted and in-between. After another pointless international break, I was looking forward to seeing some proper Premier League action. The sites Privacy Policy can be accessed by clicking Dont be surprised if you are kept in after the game, in a fenced off compound to the rear of the away stand, whilst the Stoke fans are allowed to disperse. Undoubtedly, there may be other solutions for Fan might get this seat in Stoke Citys original ground. ), and I have quite fond memories of a Helder Costa-inspired 2-0 FA Cup win a couple of seasons back. Note the Plus Bus ticket does not cover you for the special buses from the railway station. They were expecting 1000 Millwall supporters. As you come out of the away fans section there were stewards and police for 100 yards going both ways along the road about 2 metres apart. The stressful journey to the ground and lack of a shuttle bus going back to the station was more than compensated by the one nil victory, which might have been the first time I have seen us win at Stoke, especially as it was the first points and goal I had seen us secure away from home this season (at the fourth attempt!). However, Stoke bounced back a few years later and saw Victoria Ground further improved with the construction of a new two-tier stand at the Stoke End. With our promotion challenge well underway I wanted to attend as many matches as possible at the end of the season. Still, if that's all I have to complain about. It is a very imposing stadium which can be seen on the skyline from some distance and looks spectacular at night when it is lit up. No wonder weve not kept in touch since we sat by each other in Geography. Stoke seemed as any a pretty modern ground, covered around three corners, except the away end and with it being a bitterly cold November evening and with plenty of wind blowing against us. Very good atmosphere and the away fans kept singing for 99% of the game. got there about 13.40 plenty of space on street and 25 minute walk to ground. From behind I could a commotion and a speedy glance in the rear view mirror saw an phalanx approaching, clad in the red and white of our hosts that evening. Stoke controlled the first half hour but created very little. We had never been to the Bet365 so another ground ticked off. The shuttle bus to the ground (return cost 4 adults) that runs from near the station, also stops at the pub and returns after the game. Great idea. Hottest week since the 70s and hes tucking into a coffee. I had done my research so had an option of getting a bus or walking from the station depending on weather. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the ground? Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the bet365 Stadium? When: 12pm-9pm (Mon), 12pm-12am (Tues to Fri), 11am-12am (Sat) and 10am to 8pm (Sun). After arriving by train, I used the shuttle bus from the city centre to get to the ground. From the final whistle blowing, and walking out of the ground, I was back to my car in 20 minutes. Catching a bus or taxi would be my suggestion but we got a lift down. The stewards were fine and didn't mind us standing up. Its a stadium with a good atmosphere like your attending a proper football match, unlike our trips to Fulham and Wigan this season (which felt like entering Lords Cricket Ground). The stewards seemed polite and talkative and the facilities were fine and the customer service was really good. Then Stoke came out fighting and got a goal but then got N'zonzi sent off. Despite this the Sunderland faithful were very loud throughout the game for the full 90 minutes and outsung the home fans, however they didn't really need to get behind a team who was winning so comfortably! Would I do it all again? We walked from the car park towards the stadium and went into Harvester pub/restaurant next to the Holiday Inn. On arriving at the ground we went to the Harvester Pub right opposite the ground. The canal runs pretty much outside the station, and the towpath takes you right alongside Stokes ground, so if youre looking for a direct route to the ground and dont mind a trek, go for it. Potters Pictures and Video. Upon advice from the above mentioned Police officers, we headed to the Terrace Bar. These have been scanned. Stoke fans weren't rubbing in the defeat and just minded their own business. [2] A record crowd of 51,380 packed into the Victoria Ground on 29 March 1937 to watch a First Division match against Arsenal. We took the lead after 8 minutes, a great ball from old stoke boy Cameron freed Osayi Samuel down the right and he cleverly made a mug of Butland and teed up Jordan Hugill who netted on his Rangers debut. Quickly stuffing my scarf under the seat the only sign that I was not from those parts was the dealers ad in the rear window. Stoke were We were just the better team. Here are the possible solutions for "Fan might get this seat in Stoke City's original ground" clue. It is a real derby atmosphere given the dislike of each other by the supporters and is a good day out. What went up for auction when Stoke left the Victoria Ground Seats from the Vic's Boothen Stand ended up at places including Fulham's Craven Cottage, Whitchurch Alport . I asked the police outside the railway station about the bus service. A typical modern stadium located away from residential areas. The Rugby Club is only a ten minute walk away from the bet365 Stadium. Ci sono 4 modi per andare da Breadsall Priory a Stoke-on-Trent in treno, bus, taxi o in macchina. Getting there early wasn't really a mistake but there is nothing to do before the game if you drive straight to the stadium. The entrance to the away end is closed in, so only away fans can get near the turnstiles. Highlights for me were when a heron flew over the ground and I had an excellent pie at half time. "I was ball boy with my brother in high school from 1983 to 1988. pipped to the title by Brentford), Birmingham with County in 4th, X Upload Photos. The Stoke fans to my right were particularly passionate and were very loud when the incidents with Rose happened. Otherwise fine. My mate enjoyed his half time pie, but his coffee was very hot apparently. Trouble was if it was a high category game with a large crowd, sometimes I could only see the top the crossbar. Built where Stoke City's Football Club's former stadium once stood, it sits proudly in its historic setting and offers a range of 2, 3 and 4 bedroom homes. I used to go in the open end just behind the goal. Stoke City originated as Stoke Ramblers, formed in 1868. The record attendance of the ground was set in a league match against Arsenal in 1937. Obviously big Chris has taken plenty of stick for this and rightly so! In 1994 Stoke announced the construction of a new all-seater stand, which was to hold 9,000 supporters, however plans were never realised as the club opted for the construction of a new stadium instead. Jon Walters gave Stoke the lead early in the second half before Jonny Howson leveled things up 6 minutes later. Since we got there two and a half hours before kick-off we needed something to pass time. The ground looked very good, I thought it looked smaller than 30,000 capacity but it was obviously deceptive, the away section was part of the stand behind the goal. Ex Swan Sam Clucas opened the scoring for Stoke in the second half and ran the length of the field to celebrate Adebayor-style in front of the Swans fans which predictably wasn't well received and heated up a quite sedate atmosphere. It cost 2 for adults to enter and 1 for kids. It was pretty hot inside so we went out the side door for some fresh air (well foggy cold depressing air in-fact) and enjoyed our beers. Zoom, scroll, measure distances and explore | Sign-up for a free account The stewards were good and helpful and I didn't need to experience the facilities. Plus we were encouraged by having heard positive things about the atmosphere etc.. inside the Britannia Stadium. I only wanted to get about six seats, so I bought a catalogue for the auction and when I phoned up I was told there'd been no bids on the seats," he told the Sentinel 10 years later. 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