Opening the stadium after the game

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Stuart Munday

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Jul 6, 2003

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Saltdean

• Mar 17, 2013

• #1

I enjoyed this, sitting in the East Stand with a beer watching the highlights on the big screen, perhaps they should do it more often. I appreciate they have to clean everything up and let the staff get away but perhaps they could leave the North Stand seats open after every game at least until the highlights have finished, makes a great end to the day.

 

Worthingite

Sexy Pete... :D

Sep 16, 2011

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Worthing

• Mar 17, 2013

• #2

Same here, it was brilliant. I enjoyed the fact that I could see the post match interviews, have a bit of a wander, and there was a lot more space and a lot less hassle. Plus got to meet Bridders (and his little girl) and Casper, which was nice!!!!! I thought the stewarding after the game (especially around the pitch) was faultless. I spoke with the Security Manager on the way out, and told him what a great idea it was and that they should do it again, and he agreed it seemed to go very well. I'd love to see it happen more.

 

greyseagull

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Jul 1, 2012

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West Worthing

• Mar 17, 2013

• #3

Tell you what I enjoyed more; I went out to my seat at 10am - not a soul was around. I just soaked it up and took in the silence. The calm before the storm. Was quite surreal.

 

e77

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May 23, 2004

7,268

Worthing

• Mar 17, 2013

• #4

Decamped to the South West corner for a beer on the terrace.

Nice view.

 

supaseagull

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Feb 19, 2004

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The United Kingdom of Mile Oak

• Mar 17, 2013

• #5

Have to say that this was an outstanding idea. We went to the south west and waived to Glenn Murray as he walked past us with Paul Rogers.

 

The Fifth Column

Retired ex-cop

Nov 30, 2010

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Escaped from Corruption

• Mar 17, 2013

• #6

Agree with comments so far, brilliant idea and well played to the club to help reduce numbers leaving the stadium, had a couple of very nice pints whilst watching the match highlights and cheering each goal all over again! The club def seem to have learned from last season.

 

HastingsSeagull

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Jan 13, 2010

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BGC Manila

• Mar 17, 2013

• #7

Stayed behind for half hour when usually if I bother to stay behind it's only 10-15 mins. Good work from the club and please do again for daytime matches

 

Quinney

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Aug 3, 2009

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Hastings

• Mar 17, 2013

• #8

Don't they usually stay open well after the game. I normally hang around for 45 mins watching highlights and having a couple of beers.

 

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halbpro

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Jan 25, 2012

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Brighton

• Mar 17, 2013

• #9

Quinney said:

Don't they usually stay open well after the game. I normally hang around for 45 mins watching highlights and having a couple of beers.

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The concourses do, but not sure the actual stands do.

 

Weststander

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Aug 25, 2011

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Withdean area

• Mar 17, 2013

• #10

When the stadium opened, I thought they did I every game or at least they said they were doing this.

I recall the marketing, about joining your mates in other bars or stands afterwards.

 

champion7

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Feb 12, 2007

2,214

Benfield Heights

• Mar 17, 2013

• #11

Weststander said:

When the stadium opened, I thought they did I every game or at least they said they were doing this.

I recall the marketing, about joining your mates in other bars or stands afterwards.

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After every game you can go to any concourse even the away concourse to buy a drink but after today's game they opened up the stands as well so u could watch the highlights from a comfy seat,

 

shaolinpunk

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Nov 28, 2005

7,187

Brighton

• Mar 17, 2013

• #12

I don't hang around after the game - I'd be more inclined to if the stands were open

 

birthofanorange

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Aug 31, 2011

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David Gilmour's armpit

• Mar 17, 2013

• #13

supaseagull said:

Have to say that this was an outstanding idea. We went to the south west and waived to Glenn Murray as he walked past us with Paul Rogers.

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Was Glenn Alright Now?

 

Couldn't Be Hyypia

We've come a long long way together

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Nov 12, 2006

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Near Dorchester, Dorset

• Mar 17, 2013

• #14

It really was lovely having a beer and chatting to friends whilst standing in the north stand. Great to see Liam too. Sensible and welcome decision making by the powers that be. Would certainly be lovely to do that again on a sunny Saturday evening.