sheffield fc ground

We had no problems with stewards and the facilities were fine. The facilities in the stands were average. Fans of both sides mingled with no problem at all and many were munching on chips bought from one of the many fast food shops on London Road. Before the game we headed to the Sheaf Island pub which a fairly new Wetherspoons pub, the pub itself was large, open planned and tidy. Note: there was no allocated away pub. (opens in a new tab). Whenever we play at Bramall Lane I tend to go as it's a local derby and there's usually a good atmosphere with the good number of travelling Barnsley fans. } For the first 20 minutes, Bournemouth played well and scored an early goal. The owners agreed to let Sheffield FC play at Bramall Lane after this charity game but wouldn't let them play regularly. For 13 years they conitnued to use the ground only occasionally for their more important games, but played the majority of games elsewhere. Sheffield United got back into the game as Bournemouth were poor in many areas especially defensively. The concourse serving all the normal fare was also tight, but we got some beers in and started cranking up the noise. An interesting read and, unusually, the team sheet on the back of the program was headed "Today's Major Characters" in bold red lettering. Swansea have just been relegated from the Premier League, but I was looking forward to new challenges ahead and hopefully the return of passing football. Overall this was a good day really enjoyed it. So we went straight into the ground for a drink inside. We were able to walk back into the town centre with out any trouble and back to the train station. Sheffield Railway Station is located just under a mile away from Bramall Lane. I've learnt to play the train game now and booked a return ticket from Widnes to Sheffield at the discounted price of £13 saving £8 by booking in advance. As we got into the city the players were just driving home and gave us a few beeps when next to them at the tradfic lights. When I got in and went to put the flag up, again a steward came over to examine it. There are however three very modern, new stands. It's a quite intimidating stadium and gave the impression there was a lot of history there. Wolves play was sharp throughout, with signing of the season Kevin McDonald shining on his return to his former employer. Half time was time for a pie which was okay, the filling a little runny and base a little well cooked, 6/10. The ground was renamed the BT Local Business Stadium when they moved in for sponsorship reasons. Not much parking around the ground but we found some street parking on Hill Street right behind the away end. There was some good link up play down the right from Henry and Matt Doherty, and the ball broke to Dave Edwards, who finished with aplomb. Finding the ground is easy, you can walk straight up the hill outside the station passing the interesting water features and then turn left along the road, going straight down then under a subway and Bramall Lane is right in front of you. Sheffield United hit the woodwork 3 time in the 2nd half but Southend United held on for a thoroughly deserved 2-2 draw, leaving both teams a point apart in mid table. Inside the ground is much as described on this Football Ground Guide website, no need to repeat – other than (as much as I like St Mary's) for me, you can't beat a traditional design with four separate stands, whether or not the corners are in-filled. I needed the toilets and these were a bit disappointing. This was the original 'Steel City Derby', although the more prominent rivalry between Sheffield United and Wednesday would eventually take the spotlight in 1890. Apart from difficulty in parking and constant rain we had an enjoyable day. All that said the stewards were polite and helpful. However, the lead only lasted 4 minutes with Neal Maupay equalising with a header. Not only this but I had heard that Hillsborough has a decent atmosphere and is a traditional old ground. The Bramall Lane ground was quite nice with the Lop looking quite impressive. There is some street parking to be had in the area, but roads close to the ground are for residents only. Many not wearing their colours for obvious reasons. With all the busses being parked on the road outside the ground then this means that for the most part you will have to wait for every supporter to board their bus before going. City: Sutton Coldfield: Clubs: Sutton Coldfield Town. They continued to play here for over a century, although in a similar manner to the arrangement with Bramall Lane. Now I am not a seasoned traveller, I have done about 30 odd of the 92 grounds, but I though Bramall Lane inside was the best ground I have been to. But please let none of this put you off because if you go to Bramall Lane you will be well looked after. I'd heard stories from friends and family about how they'd loved going to Bramall Lane in years gone by and enjoying the old school features of the ground and the atmosphere. and into Sheffield. Visit the the trainline website to see how much you can save on the price of train tickets. © 2020 Football Ground Guide. The atmosphere was good from the Leeds fans in the first half but once Sheffield United got their goals they started to sing and the Leeds fans simply gave up on what I believe was the worst performance in 4 years. First impressions of the ground was that it looked modern from a distance but then as you get closer, you can see it is ageing. due to part of the ground being used for first class cricket. 21st July 2020. Then this got louder & louder as the United team got closer to the goal, Goo-on, Goo-on, Goo-On! Following this move, the club eventually found a long-term home at Abbeydale Park. Fenland Stadium. South Yorkshire Police looked as if they had prepared for a war. I was prevented from taking a flag into the ground that I had brought from the Coventry City Club Shop, but it was returned to me by the stewards at the end of the game'. After the final whistle, we only had to walk a short distance from the turnstile to find our supporters coach. Over its long history they have played at over 10 different grounds. The ground is a short way down on the left. We were going into this game on the back of a seven match losing run against tough opponents. It was a very frustrating game played against a side who on the day were miles better than we were. The last half hour saw both managers withdraw players to give them a rest before Saturday’s games with more vital points at stake, although, realistically, this defeat has just about closed the door on Chesterfield’s hopes of escaping the big drop. As I was on a supporters minibus, then luckily a steward directed us to a parking place only five minutes walk away from the visitors turnstiles. As we were walking around the stadium, a Sheffield United fan came up to us and started having a chat which was nice. After a quick pint, we took the 5-minute walk to the ground and went in. After a reasonable start, we could not hold on through our defensive frailties. It was also to be the first ever visit to Bramall Lane so thought it would be a good trip. Despite Bolton making attacking changes we always struggles to break down gage hosts defence and deserved to lose on the day. Having their own stadium would also make it easier for Wednesday to accommodate their ever-growing fan base. Sheffield United took an early lead in the first half, Billy Sharp scoring from the edge of the six yard box, and although they had numerous chances to increase the score they were only foiled by Adam Davies in the Barnsley goal making some great saves. We parked in the City Centre at the Moor Shopping Centre, not exactly cheap but easy walking distance to the ground and also typical footy food outlets. No real contact with home fans, but no hassle either. Outside the stadium behind the GAC stand is a statue of former Club Chairman Derek Dooley and another of former playing legend Joe Shaw. A few Blades fans had sung “Going down, going down” at us but that was only to be expected and all-in-all I’d say United’s supporters are less intense and less noisily partisan than Wednesday’s. We spoke to the stewards and asked if there was any food outlets about and a steward informed us about a KFC on Queen Street about a 10-15 minute walk away. Stewarding seemed pretty relaxed as did the atmosphere inside the stadium. Second half got underway with no real change. Leave the M1 at Junction 36 and follow the A61 into Sheffield. How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking? I walked around the ground to get a sense of context and a feel of the place. } The game was marred just before half time when our captain MacDonald rightly got his marching orders from the referee along with United's Clarke for an infringement off the ball. Russ Moore a visiting Coventry City fan informs me; 'Please note that unless you have a flag that has got a fire certificate, it won't be allowed in. Those who forget to ask may be unsure of the situation until the match has ended. } This makes for a great atmosphere at games, but also can make it somewhat intimidating for the away supporter. We took the train from Doncaster which is only around 20-25 minutes. Got past the South Yorkshire Police, clearly hacked off by the lack of a full scale riot, the Police helicopter was looking a bit over the top. In 2001 the lease was up on the Coach and Horses Ground in Dronfield. Blades fans we met sitting above us, but there were no problems. Sheffield United took the lead to the delight of their fans who finally decided to get involved in the game. Cardiff were second in the league, having won eight on the bounce, and Sheffield United were just outside the play-offs. They celebrated the opening of their first permanent home with an exhibition game against Manchester United. Burger King at the railway station, McDonalds and a KFC both on Queens Road. After two pints and a meal each there, I got a text from some of my pals saying they were in a pub called The Royal Standard (or The 'RS'), so we made the fifteen minute walk there. It was one of those grounds that by just listening to the crowd you could tell what was happening on the pitch. It is located on the A621 (Bramall Lane). A grand day out which Is what I expect from a trip to Sheffield. MATCH REPORT – SHEFFIELD FC VS LOUGHBOROUGH DYNAMO 10.10.20 [1-2] A penalty in each half saw Sheffield crash to another home defeat in front of another sell-out crowd, as Loughborough ran out 2-1 victors at the Coach and Horses Ground. On arrival, the coaches parked right outside the away section. After getting back to the car there was a little bit of traffic but none less than expected. Upon entering, you walk up some stairs and into a rather old-fashioned concourse. Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the Bramall Lane Ground? The United fans are particularly passionate and vocal about their club. Finding our seats with the help of the really good stewards was a blessing. I was approached by a Sheffield United fan at the station who apologised for it not being a better game and for the the lack of entertainment provided by his team. The Leppings Lane End that we were housed in, isn't much to look at. I wasn’t! I didn’t notice any Home fans and contrary to a previous report singing was allowed. We walked to Burger King at the railway station, the latter being a bit of a mixing point for fans changing trains for other grounds in South Yorkshire. Cue some very happy celebrations at the final whistle, a nice touch from Djenepo at the end (I know it's a common sight, but he made such a special effort to give his shirt to one lad in particular), and Hasenhuttl – he's such a top guy when he celebrates in front of the away end. The stewards were very thorough checking bags on the way in. But would come back to Bramall Lane in the future. What you did before the game pub/chippy…. As soon as I got off the coaches I took photos outside the stadium, got myself a matchday programme and I bought myself a cheeseburger.

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