| View from my seat 10:53 - Aug 14 with 4730 views | Jrm_72 |
Apologies if already done before, but reading the thread about "how noisy are Blue Action from where I sit", I thought a thread about how you rate the area of PR you normally sit in might be useful for people that don't go as often perhaps, or are new and not sure where to try.
For me, I am now abit of a nomad. Had a season ticket Block GG, Row A for about 10 years man and boy, which I gave up after University. So I end up in random places at the moment.
For Stoke I was in Block T of the Cobbold, Row B. Which turned out to be directly below the Stoke Fans (more on that later). Here are some basic thoughts:
- Not ideal for those with mobility issues. My Mum has got two metal knees and one metal hip. Doesn't qualify for a blue badge (sigh), but walks with a stick and finds stairs tricky. The steps underground to go down and up therefore not ideal. Apparently there is one ramp in corner for exit only, but this was the far side of the cobbold and opposite to where our car was. We managed to sweet talk the Gold Seat guards to let her exit via Burley's bar where it isnt step free but less steps.
- Entrance. One entrance at far right of stand, so us sitting on far left had to walk all way across the front and back to get in and then get to loos/bar.
- Facilities. Speaking of which, two loos and one bar for the whole of Cobbold lower was shocking. Choice of food pretty poor too. I've sat in all four stands in my time and this is by far the worst for facilities. And £5.50 for a 500ml bottle of IPA!!! Old Trafford is £3 a pint for comparison.
- View. Is great. I personally love being right close to the action. You do struggle to get a full view of the pitch, but when the action is close to you it is so close. Love the raised level of the pitch as well to improve sight lines even more.
- Seat and atmos. Singing is virtually non-existent down here. I put my hands up myself to say I am not a singer unless at an away game and its kind of required. Bit of clapping, some standing for those to signify they do indeed hate the scum, bout it.
- Stoke fans. Being right below them, they were very loud up until the first goal. I couldn't hear our chants, or tell which manager knows "exactly what we need". Its makes a real difference being a division above in terms of how many fans teams will typically bring. Overall they seemed a good bunch, but I am sad to report a lady in front of me was hit by a 20p coin in the back, just after we got the free kick that resulted in the goal. I didn't know what had happened, I heard a coin fall on floor and thought it fell out her pocket, and luckily she wasnt hurt, but everytime I see this in modern football I just think really?
Overall, not sure I would sit here again. Love being close but lack of facilities and access abit of a bummer. Would also dread to think what would be showered down on us by some of the clubs fans with worse reputations than Stoke.
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| View from my seat on 14:09 - Aug 15 with 402 views | The_Flashing_Smile |
| View from my seat on 10:13 - Aug 15 by Stewart27 |
Each to their own. I find the view from behind the goal awful. Probably why the press, directors and management team don’t use it as a vantage point! But the north stand is great for the atmosphere. I’ve always hated the SAR because of the view and the fact you’re near the away fans.
Like I say - each to their own. |
I didn't say it's the best view, I just questioned someone saying it's "horrendous". Obviously management would want to be high up on a side and in the middle to get the best vantage point for the whole pitch, but they're doing that for very different reasons to me. North, behind and slightly above the goal, is the best view with atmosphere IMO. |  |
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| View from my seat on 14:26 - Aug 15 with 362 views | Hciwspi |
We're block F Magnus stand. Middle tier, right on the back row, level with the penalty spot in front of Sir Alf Ramsey stand.
Have sat there for a few years now with the Wife and two kids and we've become friendly with the people to the left of us who always high five my son when we score (he's 9). Also, just behind us and to the right is the players family area. Sometimes those not involved on the pitch will sit there and we can get autographs/photos etc.
Previously I've had a season ticket in the old North stand from around the mid 90s for about 20 years, right behind the goal about 3/4 of the way up the stand. Great view, great atmosphere and some great memories from that stand. Ahhhh TWTD. [Post edited 15 Aug 2023 14:27]
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