Its the original ! . the rest were built to that design .
[Albion] Two new stadiums next year
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Black Rod
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- Jan 19, 2013
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It definitely isn't an identikit stadium. Two tiered above the main stand and behind one of the goals for starters makes it very different.
I remember really liking it the last we played there. Foggy day. Decent atmosphere. Felt like a proper football game in the North East. Shame Brighton were so shit.
stewart12
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- Jan 16, 2019
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must have been very drunk because Zamora was playing for West Ham by thenI saw us play at the stadium of light in the early noughties. Zamora was sent off. We lost.
Edit: oh and I seem to recall @The Clown of Pevensey Bay was ver ver drunk.
stewart12
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feel like Middlesbrough's was probably the first?
Thunder Bolt
Silly old bat
I didn't like it. It's a matter of opinion.
Falmer Flutter ©
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Was there in 2004. Think we did train to Newcastle and Metro to Sunderland. Ground is right near a station anyway. Decent stadium, but wasn't overly impressed with the area around it. Might have changed in 20 years I suppose. Will aim to be back next season.
kevo
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- Mar 8, 2008
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I did the same - but have absolutely no memory of the ground or the match!
stewart12
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Yeh sadly Sunderland doesn't have a huge amount going for it. A lot more to do in Newcastle
So two Readings - which is not a nice thought.
You're quite right.
Can you remind me which away game Zamora got red carded?
I could have sworn it was at Sunderland.
Area immediately around the station isn't up to much, but there are some decent pubs etc. around Sunderland (not sure what the situation is on match day).
If nothing else, just spend most of the day in Newcastle, the Geordies will all be very pro-Brighton anyway if we're playing Sunderland.
LANGDON SEAGULL
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I believe it was Oldham
I know he got a red card at Scunthorpe in the FA Cup, only time I’ve been there, and no regrets at not returning.
Presumably the referee was, on the day, the man who put the second to fifth letters in Scunthorpe.
Never been there. Did I make it all up?
Brian Fantana
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It’s a nice stadium, definitely not an identikit one. Great atmosphere there when it is full. It’s a great city as well. It’s had a lot of investment in the last few years and there’s some great pubs.
I like your style. I love the Northern towns we visit, may or may not want to live there but on a day trip or a weekend I manage to see plenty of good stuff I like and I generally have a good time.
Kuipers Supporters Club
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City centre has had some money recently, granted, the high street isn't great, but there are some fantastic pubs well within walking distance of the ground.
They also have done up the old stables next to the ground with a few bars and restaurants, it's very nice and full on matchday.
This.
Recently got a pint of Ale and a pint of Peroni for £4.25.