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Pay on the gate at Hillsborough







Superphil

Superphil

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Jul 7, 2003
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In a pile of football shirts
Most probably yes it will be POTD, very surprised if it isn't, doubt it will be cheaper though as it's it's normally more expensive to pay at the ground. As for a shit stadium, really, have you ever been there? It's old for sure, but it's an impressive, traditional, in-town stadium that has plenty of history and character (to be fair, it has more character when there's a decent size crowd), but it isn't shit, IMO.
 


Bold Seagull

Bold Seagull

strong and stable with me, or...
Mar 18, 2010
29,789
Hove
Pizza said:
Does anyone know if there'll be pay on the gate for Hillsborough on Saturday and if it will be cheaper?
£27 is a lot of money for access to shit stadium we've never won at.
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Under £30 to watch a massive club, bargain more like.
 


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TonyW

New member
Feb 11, 2004
2,525
Superphil said:
Most probably yes it will be POTD, very surprised if it isn't, doubt it will be cheaper though as it's it's normally more expensive to pay at the ground. As for a shit stadium, really, have you ever been there? It's old for sure, but it's an impressive, traditional, in-town stadium that has plenty of history and character (to be fair, it has more character when there's a decent size crowd), but it isn't shit, IMO.
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Nah, it is a bit shit.
 


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Mo Gosfield

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Aug 11, 2010
6,284
Funny how these posters are looking down their noses at a ground that holds over 40,000, has hosted many big games ( semi-finals/world cup etc ) and has a pedigree and a history that we can only dream about.
In a few years time the Amex will be looking a bit tired and worn and rival fans will be looking down their noses at it as more and more state-of-the-art stadiums are built.
 




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Hotchilidog

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Jan 24, 2009
8,692
I think Hillsborough is a bit tired now and could do with a revamp. Without doubt it was one of the best venues in football but I think it is finally looking it's age. Still you get an excellent view from the away end, shame it is of the pitch and of our usually pitiful efforts up there. Last season was SUCH a disappointment.
 


Thunder Bolt

Thunder Bolt

Silly old bat
Aug 18, 2009
65,451
Beside the seaside, beside the sea
Hotchilidog said:
I think Hillsborough is a bit tired now and could do with a revamp. Without doubt it was one of the best venues in football but I think it is finally looking it's age. Still you get an excellent view from the away end, shame it is of the pitch and of our usually pitiful efforts up there. Last season was SUCH a disappointment.
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It's a good view if you get the upper tier of Leppings Lane, but the lower tier is dreadful. I shudder when I walk through the tunnel, there are still 'dark shadows' over that area.
 


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jimbob5

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Sep 18, 2014
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Superphil said:
Most probably yes it will be POTD, very surprised if it isn't, doubt it will be cheaper though as it's it's normally more expensive to pay at the ground. As for a shit stadium, really, have you ever been there? It's old for sure, but it's an impressive, traditional, in-town stadium that has plenty of history and character (to be fair, it has more character when there's a decent size crowd), but it isn't shit, IMO.
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It's a fine stadium! Obviously improved in the last 2.5 decades.
 






Black Rod

Black Rod

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Jan 19, 2013
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Hillsborough is one of my favourite grounds in the country. Won't be going though as no matter how much I enjoy it being an old school stadium, we are without fail terrible there and Tuesday night as enough to put me off away games until at least the middle of March
 


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AnotherArch

Northern Exile
Apr 2, 2009
1,180
Stockport & M62
Thunder Bolt said:
It's a good view if you get the upper tier of Leppings Lane, but the lower tier is dreadful. I shudder when I walk through the tunnel, there are still 'dark shadows' over that area.
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Agreed, especially the season when we were all in the lower tier. Definitely a shiver-down-the-spine moment.
I can't believe that they have not blocked up that tunnel and modified the access to the terrace. One reason may be that the Liverpool relatives still consider it to be a 'special place' where they can stil pay their respects. Although it will have to change sometime, like the stairway of the Ibrox disaster.
 




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Pizza

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Dec 27, 2014
18
Sheffield/London/Brighton
Superphil said:
Most probably yes it will be POTD, very surprised if it isn't, doubt it will be cheaper though as it's it's normally more expensive to pay at the ground. As for a shit stadium, really, have you ever been there? It's old for sure, but it's an impressive, traditional, in-town stadium that has plenty of history and character (to be fair, it has more character when there's a decent size crowd), but it isn't shit, IMO.
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I was there for the 3-1 loss 2 years ago. I don't think character means what you think it means.
 


Superphil

Superphil

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Jul 7, 2003
25,417
In a pile of football shirts
Pizza said:
I was there for the 3-1 loss 2 years ago. I don't think character means what you think it means.
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Been there many times, and know what I meant. as I said, when there is a decent size crowd there it is a great experience, and when the Spion is on song there is a tremendous atmosphere, coupled to a decent away support the place can be brilliant. That is the character I was referring to, something that tends to be the hallmark of in-town grounds with a bit of history, and a good size fan base in relation to the ground size. Something we all hope the Amex will aspire to.
 


seagullsovergrimsby

seagullsovergrimsby

#cpfctinpotclub
Aug 21, 2005
43,690
Crap Town
AnotherArch said:
Agreed, especially the season when we were all in the lower tier. Definitely a shiver-down-the-spine moment.
I can't believe that they have not blocked up that tunnel and modified the access to the terrace. One reason may be that the Liverpool relatives still consider it to be a 'special place' where they can stil pay their respects. Although it will have to change sometime, like the stairway of the Ibrox disaster.
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The entrance/exit tunnel is so ****ing dark and narrow too , with a large crowd leaving after the game you can't see where the steps are.
 


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