byf
New member
I like many others toyed with the idea of the WSU as my choice of residence throughout the season, In the end I opted for WSL (centre) but lastnight was my first chance to try out the WSU and see what all the fuss in the roost was all about, I was intrueged to test whether I had made the right choice so here goes my view of how the two differ and last nights happenings.
I must admit climbing the never ending staircase each game wouldnt fill me with delight but to be fair it's only once a game and the view when you get to the top is worth the 3 ghurkas that I hired and oxygen bottle I had strapped to my back.
The concourse feels a lot more tight and compact in the WSU but this is made up by the fact I got served quicker up in the roost than I ever have before in WSL, The lower you have a fresher and more roomy feel about it, If you get served that quick all the time, i'd call it a score draw on concourses.
Now onto the view.........
We took our seats in row E on the wing, so reletively close to the front & I must say it is an incredible panoramic view up there, the hills in the distance, the sight of the away fans in their area having a beer, you really can see it all, but for me its just too high up...having a good sing song and atmosphere wise it's good as you have the roof to echo off but you really do feel so far detached from it all.
Your individuel screams of support such as "Go on Nooney" go un-heard by the players and by the second half that gave me a slight dejected feel and just sat back and enjoyed the game.
I personally love to get involved, feel every pass/tackle/foul & I didnt feel I could really get into the game as you can in WSL or any stand where your closer to the action, making out players names for opposition is also more or less impossible.
But the icing on the cake was when I turned round to see the guy directly behind me with binoulars, I rest my case your honour.
It might be the perfect choice for some but it's defo made me decide and see clearly that WSL was the right choice for me.
I must admit climbing the never ending staircase each game wouldnt fill me with delight but to be fair it's only once a game and the view when you get to the top is worth the 3 ghurkas that I hired and oxygen bottle I had strapped to my back.
The concourse feels a lot more tight and compact in the WSU but this is made up by the fact I got served quicker up in the roost than I ever have before in WSL, The lower you have a fresher and more roomy feel about it, If you get served that quick all the time, i'd call it a score draw on concourses.
Now onto the view.........
We took our seats in row E on the wing, so reletively close to the front & I must say it is an incredible panoramic view up there, the hills in the distance, the sight of the away fans in their area having a beer, you really can see it all, but for me its just too high up...having a good sing song and atmosphere wise it's good as you have the roof to echo off but you really do feel so far detached from it all.
Your individuel screams of support such as "Go on Nooney" go un-heard by the players and by the second half that gave me a slight dejected feel and just sat back and enjoyed the game.
I personally love to get involved, feel every pass/tackle/foul & I didnt feel I could really get into the game as you can in WSL or any stand where your closer to the action, making out players names for opposition is also more or less impossible.
But the icing on the cake was when I turned round to see the guy directly behind me with binoulars, I rest my case your honour.
It might be the perfect choice for some but it's defo made me decide and see clearly that WSL was the right choice for me.
