Best sports ground in the uk visited? - Page 2

hoody · July 21st, 2011, 01:29 PM

Kassam Stadium anyone?

No?

O.k.

CharlieP · July 22nd, 2011, 02:31 PM

Probably Twickenham Stadium for me - I've been six times now, and never had a bad seat.

Harry · July 24th, 2011, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by hoody

Kassam Stadium anyone?

No?

O.k.

I know you're kidding, but the Kassam Stadium is a text book case in how not to develop a ground. Wrong part of town, miles from any decent pubs or public transport, missing a stand at one end. Feel a bit sorry for Oxford, because they had to move from the Manor Ground (which was long past it) and there are always going to be problems finding a site in a historic city like Oxford. But they really did pick the arse end of nowhere for the new ground.

Your Special Friend · July 26th, 2011, 11:32 AM

Goodison Park.It feels unique with a striking main stand, a residental location and amazing sense of history. You really feel like you're attending a football match the way it was meant to be.

Craven Cottage. For the same reasons as Goodison. As a bonus, I think the Johnny Haynes stand looks glorious on TV with the Fulham Football Club Gable.

Furthermore, I really enjoyed the old Wembley. Everybody always tells me it was a shit hole, what a blessing it was demolished. Nevertheless, be it a football match or concert, I personally loved every minute of being there and it always felt special. I'm sad it's gone.

Isaac Newell · July 27th, 2011, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by CharlieP

Probably Twickenham Stadium for me - I've been six times now, and never had a bad seat.

The higher up you go, the better the view. The bottom few rows of the bottom tier are a bit ropey.

CharlieP · July 27th, 2011, 04:06 PM

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The higher up you go, the better the view. The bottom few rows of the bottom tier are a bit ropey.

I've been in every tier and every stand (but only in the modern incarnation of each). Next Saturday we're in the middle tier where the North and East meet.

kingdom bhoy · November 26th, 2011, 04:33 AM

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The Stadium of Light Sunderland

This, its a quality stadium.

LiamG · November 28th, 2011, 10:03 AM

Wembley

***Newcastle Historian*** · November 29th, 2011, 03:40 PM

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The Cathedral at the highest point in the City Centre - known to all supporters, always - as St James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne . . .

Photos Courtesy of Manorpark - http://i698.photobucket.com/albums/v...stStand002.jpg

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Immunda Leodis · November 29th, 2011, 09:13 PM

The Sports Direct Arena is definitely one of the best grounds I've visited!

terryfied · November 30th, 2011, 04:20 PM

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The Sports Direct Arena is definitely one of the best grounds I've visited!

Apparently it's referred to as the Ashley Sports Direct Arena, by Sunderland fans.

bongo-anders · December 1st, 2011, 10:35 PM

In almost 100% order :-)

Old Trafford for the game against FC Copenhagen in 2006 or was it 07.

QSNeil · December 2nd, 2011, 09:34 AM

Impossible for me to pick one as I like so many different venues, for completely different reasons. In terms of sheer size and atmosphere then it has to be Twickenham and the Millennium Stadium. But, i'm quite nostalgic when it comes to sports grounds....I love Craven Cottage, and Lords for example.

Andy-i · December 2nd, 2011, 03:04 PM

Been to quite a few, Standouts were:

Nou Camp and (new) Wembley for pure scale and grandeur.
Old Trafford (not a Man Utd game!) and Elland Road (pre all seat) for atmosphere

But probably the most memorable as it combined both the above and its so steep was the Bernabeu

tigerboy · January 2nd, 2012, 09:08 PM

I'll only speak of those I personally know.

Lords by a distance. Fantastic mix of the past and the future in a lovely part of London.

Highbury before it went. Best soccer stadium in London at the time.

CharlieP · January 3rd, 2012, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by CharlieP

I've been in every tier and every stand (but only in the modern incarnation of each). Next Saturday we're in the middle tier where the North and East meet.

In March I'll be sitting in Category A seats, thanks to my prize-winning moustache.

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July 26th, 2011, 11:32 AM	#24
Your Special Friend Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 5 Likes (Received): 0	Goodison Park.It feels unique with a striking main stand, a residental location and amazing sense of history. You really feel like you're attending a football match the way it was meant to be. Craven Cottage. For the same reasons as Goodison. As a bonus, I think the Johnny Haynes stand looks glorious on TV with the Fulham Football Club Gable. Furthermore, I really enjoyed the old Wembley. Everybody always tells me it was a shit hole, what a blessing it was demolished. Nevertheless, be it a football match or concert, I personally loved every minute of being there and it always felt special. I'm sad it's gone.

November 29th, 2011, 03:40 PM	#29
*Newcastle Historian* Moderator and Archivist Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 15,101 Likes (Received): 70	. The Cathedral at the highest point in the City Centre - known to all supporters, always - as St James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne . . . Photos Courtesy of Manorpark - http://i698.photobucket.com/albums/v...stStand002.jpg .

November 29th, 2011, 09:13 PM	#30
Immunda Leodis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 985 Likes (Received): 9	The Sports Direct Arena is definitely one of the best grounds I've visited!

December 1st, 2011, 10:35 PM	#32
bongo-anders Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Køge Posts: 902 Likes (Received): 38	In almost 100% order :-) Old Trafford for the game against FC Copenhagen in 2006 or was it 07.

December 2nd, 2011, 09:34 AM	#33
QSNeil Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Originally Wolverhampton, currently reside in West Sussex Posts: 63 Likes (Received): 0	Impossible for me to pick one as I like so many different venues, for completely different reasons. In terms of sheer size and atmosphere then it has to be Twickenham and the Millennium Stadium. But, i'm quite nostalgic when it comes to sports grounds....I love Craven Cottage, and Lords for example.

December 2nd, 2011, 03:04 PM	#34
Andy-i Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 220 Likes (Received): 9	Been to quite a few, Standouts were: Nou Camp and (new) Wembley for pure scale and grandeur. Old Trafford (not a Man Utd game!) and Elland Road (pre all seat) for atmosphere But probably the most memorable as it combined both the above and its so steep was the Bernabeu

January 2nd, 2012, 09:08 PM	#35
tigerboy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,058 Likes (Received): 0	I'll only speak of those I personally know. Lords by a distance. Fantastic mix of the past and the future in a lovely part of London. Highbury before it went. Best soccer stadium in London at the time.