[Albion] The worst thing about the Premier League - no decent away ends

Guinness Boy said:

I think we're massively spoiled having the Amex. No other club's concourse facilities come close but then it has to be good because of the lack of proper pubs near the ground.

At United I was really annoyed with myself. Having believed the pre match thread on here that said you have to get there early and will get searched every five minutes we actually left a proper buzzing football pub with our northern mates to get to the ground early, only to get straight in with a quick pat down and then spend ages in a queue to get terrible lager from a cage. Next time we'll get there 15 mins before kick off.

However, it can be an old ground / new ground thing I think with crap facilities in the Championship as well. Villa had no booze at all in the upper tier. The view and concourse at QPR is abysmal (though atmosphere is great and it's a proper day out that's one of my favourites). Fulham have shown what can be done with an old ground and is probably the best "big" away day in England. Southampton is a decent away end in terms of view and noise - just horrible to get to by car. Arsenal may be a nice ground with a decent concourse but it's an effing morgue. I'd rather boil my backside than ever give them my money again (unless we go there needing a really big result of course).

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dazzer6666 said:

I thought it was dead easy getting in and out of Southampton....just parked the other side of the river, 15/20 min stroll and a quick exit. Though West Brom was alright, easy parking, good ‘fanzone’ prematch, good away end, noisy home fans (all ruined last season by a desperate performance).

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Guinness Boy said:

I think we're massively spoiled having the Amex. No other club's concourse facilities come close but then it has to be good because of the lack of proper pubs near the ground.

At United I was really annoyed with myself. Having believed the pre match thread on here that said you have to get there early and will get searched every five minutes we actually left a proper buzzing football pub with our northern mates to get to the ground early, only to get straight in with a quick pat down and then spend ages in a queue to get terrible lager from a cage. Next time we'll get there 15 mins before kick off.

However, it can be an old ground / new ground thing I think with crap facilities in the Championship as well. Villa had no booze at all in the upper tier. The view and concourse at QPR is abysmal (though atmosphere is great and it's a proper day out that's one of my favourites). Fulham have shown what can be done with an old ground and is probably the best "big" away day in England. Southampton is a decent away end in terms of view and noise - just horrible to get to by car. Arsenal may be a nice ground with a decent concourse but it's an effing morgue. I'd rather boil my backside than ever give them my money again (unless we go there needing a really big result of course).

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Giraffe said:

I also mean in terms of where they are positioned. Generally right in the corner, often very removed from the action.

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Guinness Boy said:

I think we're massively spoiled having the Amex. No other club's concourse facilities come close but then it has to be good because of the lack of proper pubs near the ground.
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Weststander said:

Ashley and losing football has killed it. At the Amex when the players come out not fired and we concede a goal or two, all you can here is the bloody away fans.

Worst thing about the PL (and Championship) - the constant long breaks for international football.

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BNthree said:

The owners of The Swan will probably disagree with you!!

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