studio150
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[Albion] Stadium Observations
- Thread starter Simster
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Blackpool is by the sea too.
Given that you had a drink and then a look around the shop, getting home just over an hour after the final whistle doesn’t seem that bad.
tronnogull
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- May 17, 2010
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I've chatted with folks around me about the match being a bit like a chess game at times.......
The Grockle
Formally Croydon Seagull
I dont really buy the acoustic argument to the atmosphere debate. I appreciate the sound doesn't travel particularly well but if the stadium as a whole was noisier you wouldn't be concerned about where it was coming from.
We've shown on number of occasions that the Amex can create an incredible atmosphere, unfortunately those days are very few and far between. The Sheffield Wednesday play off game was incredible. David Blunket who probably has more awareness of sound than most , was on record as saying it was one of loudest games he'd ever been to. Chelsea more recently....incredible.
We've shown on number of occasions that the Amex can create an incredible atmosphere, unfortunately those days are very few and far between. The Sheffield Wednesday play off game was incredible. David Blunket who probably has more awareness of sound than most , was on record as saying it was one of loudest games he'd ever been to. Chelsea more recently....incredible.
Agreed, it's also hugely variable. If they've only been once then can they really judge it? E.g. I've seen us play at Elland Road when it's like a morgue, but also when it's rocking.
Peter Grummit
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So true. It's the equivalent of being stuck in a traffic jam rather than driving a longer route and arriving at a similar time. People psychologically hate queuing because they feel helpless and like they aren't getting anywhere.Yep. Not sure there are that many PL grounds that you can get home, say, 5-10 miles away that much quicker. Always seems worse at ours as you're straight into a queue and standing moaning about it for 20 or 30 minutes (or more) rather than having to walk to a station in that time perhaps
The queues up the ramp and across the bridge to the eastbound platform were as bad last night as I've ever seen them, as no-one had any inclination (or money) to stay for a beer. Southern did a good job, though, the trains ran to time and everyone queued patiently. Believe me, the trains are so much better than a limited capacity tram or monorail service which would be swamped post-match.
PG (Behavioural Transport Economist)
It's strange how the many NS/WSU fans who are noisy and angry, only do that when ManU, Chelsea, Liverpool, Spurs, CP or European opponents visit.
Then barely a murmur when Burnley, Wolves or Everton are in town.
What gives, why be up for it and angry when Spurs visit, then not for 2/3'rds of PL clubs, when they should be more winnable games?
Then barely a murmur when Burnley, Wolves or Everton are in town.
What gives, why be up for it and angry when Spurs visit, then not for 2/3'rds of PL clubs, when they should be more winnable games?
schmunk
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I think we changed brand from Rollover (yellow bags) to Mom's (card sleeve) a while ago?
Sausage roll and Moretti both good, as usual 
Mom's is in a foil bag too. Not as good as Rollover though.
BBassic
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- Jul 28, 2011
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Not been there for a game but went to see Rammstein there year before last and discovered, as you allude to, that arena is an absolute clusterf*** for travel.
Tens of thousands of pissed up metalheads trying to navigate away from that place in the dark with absolutely no mobile signal was a shambles. No stewards in sight either.
My group just bumbled around until we found a bus stop and hopped on the first one we saw coming.
Gig was fantastic though.
schmunk
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Could have done with a bit of Sonne...?
- Aug 8, 2005
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There is no doubt that last night's atmosphere was a bit meh.
Have to say the amount of football is a bit of a killer. There are so many games you can truly be up for and frankly on a Monday night v Wolves, that probably isn't one as much as a Thursday in the Europa League. Sad but probably true. As always a first goal or two makes a big difference to the atmosphere, it's a two way street generally with a few exceptions.
Have to say the amount of football is a bit of a killer. There are so many games you can truly be up for and frankly on a Monday night v Wolves, that probably isn't one as much as a Thursday in the Europa League. Sad but probably true. As always a first goal or two makes a big difference to the atmosphere, it's a two way street generally with a few exceptions.
A mex eyecan
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- Nov 3, 2011
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thanks. But 5mm is a lot lot less than the 20,25,30mm often sold at Amex.
Can we talk confectionary? The cornerstone obviously of a successful football club in Europe's elite league.
I do like something sweet after my regular cheese burger and - a few games ago - REALLY fancied a Snickers. WSU had none. No bother - went for a Mars bar instead
The following game even a Mars bar was impossible - ended up with a Twix and started to consider my season ticket renewal
Anyway - to my surprise WSU had Yorkie bars last night (couldn’t see anything else) so all was good again. Hung around after the game for the park & ride queues to die down and fancied something sweet to neutralise the bitterness of a 0-0 draw. This time - no Yorkers! No snickers, Mars or Twix - all the frankly embarrassed staff could muster was a vegan KitKat. Really upsetting as we all know how terrible KitKats have become. If I could have gone back to my seat and hurl it in protest - I would have done.
Honestly, how can the club push for top-4 when it’s concourse Sweet provision is so bad?
I do like something sweet after my regular cheese burger and - a few games ago - REALLY fancied a Snickers. WSU had none. No bother - went for a Mars bar instead
The following game even a Mars bar was impossible - ended up with a Twix and started to consider my season ticket renewal
Anyway - to my surprise WSU had Yorkie bars last night (couldn’t see anything else) so all was good again. Hung around after the game for the park & ride queues to die down and fancied something sweet to neutralise the bitterness of a 0-0 draw. This time - no Yorkers! No snickers, Mars or Twix - all the frankly embarrassed staff could muster was a vegan KitKat. Really upsetting as we all know how terrible KitKats have become. If I could have gone back to my seat and hurl it in protest - I would have done.
Honestly, how can the club push for top-4 when it’s concourse Sweet provision is so bad?
.........and f you add the disappearance of the sweet carts to that, it's a DISGRACE.
And move the ground to Brighton, or Hove.