[Albion] Moving out of family stand - where to go?

SpongebobSquarepants · Mar 16, 2021

As my son is now 18 we need to migrate to another area. We had great seats in back row but my son hated it in last couple of years due to lack of passion and people leaving early!

He obviously wants to go in North but not sure the thought of standing up all game appeals (although do that at away games!). Don’t really like being behind goal either.

Any other places to recommend or avoid?

crookie · Mar 16, 2021

SpongebobSquarepants said:
As my son is now 18 we need to migrate to another area. We had great seats in back row but my son hated it in last couple of years due to lack of passion and people leaving early!

He obviously wants to go in North but not sure the thought of standing up all game appeals (although do that at away games!). Don’t really like being behind goal either.

Any other places to recommend or avoid?

Only back 10 rows or so in the NS stand all game

Skaville · Mar 16, 2021

SpongebobSquarepants said:
As my son is now 18 we need to migrate to another area. We had great seats in back row but my son hated it in last couple of years due to lack of passion and people leaving early!

He obviously wants to go in North but not sure the thought of standing up all game appeals (although do that at away games!). Don’t really like being behind goal either.

Any other places to recommend or avoid?

Directly opposite where you were. West stand upper, block H. Great view, a bit of atmosphere, right next to the north and (inexplicably) the cheapest seats in the house.

BN9 BHA · Mar 16, 2021

West Stand Upper, been there from day 1 at the Amex, I’m in the 4th row North end of stand.
I’ve watched a few cup games from the North Stand but definitely prefer WSU, I love climbing the steps before a match

Mackenzie · Mar 16, 2021

There is a little raised bit of stand in the SW corner, not the shelf, which I reckon gives one of the best views in the stadium. You can also hear the away fans there so it’s quite good for a bit of to and fro. The Albion fans in that area seem kind of up for it.

I’ve sat/stood in most areas of the stadium being a non-season ticket holder and that was my favourite. We’re all after something different though.

Weststander · Mar 16, 2021

We always see large sections of ESL emptying 70+ minutes at every game, genuinely :lol:

After a few seasons in WSU, we now like the NS.

But don’t choose the front few rows, you get wet with the rain.

Quinney · Mar 16, 2021

Skaville said:
Directly opposite where you were. West stand upper, block H. Great view, a bit of atmosphere, right next to the north and (inexplicably) the cheapest seats in the house.

With you on that shout.

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Milano · Mar 16, 2021

I’m about 3 or 4 years behind you I reckon, my boys are 12 and 10 and my 12 yo is making noises about the north stand already, no chance I’m getting that past their mum yet!!! I’ve got my eye on WSU too as I like the north now and again but I prefer being down the side of the pitch now, old age kicking in!

portlock seagull · Mar 16, 2021

Everyone wants passion but ain’t prepared to help generate it themselves. The north will surprise you, plenty of people in there who don’t join in and even get annoyed at people shouting. If you bring a flag, god help you. People will complain. Because they can. And do. Believe me, been on the end of it especially bringing a couple of big ones. You’d be amazed. Not quite as bad as prawn sandwich areas but not that far behind!

Motogull · Mar 16, 2021

We did a few match by match seats in the south next to the awayers. That was a laugh.

RM-Taylor · Mar 17, 2021

crookie said:
Only back 10 rows or so in the NS stand all game

Not for the big games, big games it appears that 90% are standing

Sheebo · Mar 17, 2021

bn9 bha said:
West Stand Upper, been there from day 1 at the Amex, I’m in the 4th row North end of stand.
I’ve watched a few cup games from the North Stand but definitely prefer WSU, I love climbing the steps before a match

Good atmosphere that north end I’ve heard :clap2:

Few lads not afraid to have a sing song

So yeh - my vote WSU north end OP - but you have to sing along and get involved. Real passionate old school fans on the whole up there who appreciate the Albion having watched them when we were shit. Few lads at the back of H who always continue GOSBTS at start of 2nd half - can be proper bouncing in that end of WSU - lots of passion. Only outdone by the north who are usually very loud - particularly West end. God pls get me back to football in August properly - please please please.

First game back will be a big piss up in that WSU concourse from start to end - [MENTION=28056]bn9 bha[/MENTION] had better join me for a few :shrug:

Love this club - miss that magnificent stadium we campaigned for guys.... ahhhhh Sheebo’d on a Tuesday night :lol:

Hugo Rune · Mar 17, 2021

Milano said:
I’m about 3 or 4 years behind you I reckon, my boys are 12 and 10 and my 12 yo is making noises about the north stand already, no chance I’m getting that past their mum yet!!! I’ve got my eye on WSU too as I like the north now and again but I prefer being down the side of the pitch now, old age kicking in!

I’m about 3 or 4 years from making the opposite journey from the WSU to the family stand as my two boys should be ready for season tickets by then. I took my 4 year old to a few games in 2019 and he wasn’t quite there in terms of enthusiasm or sticking power and got bored quickly but then started getting upset when I didn’t take him to other matches; a few more years and I’ll have him hooked!

Anyway, I absolutely love the WSU and the group of fans who sit around me so it’s going to be a massive sacrifice but two more obsessed fans this club must have. It might be my seat you take and vice verse!

Sheebo · Mar 17, 2021

Hugo Rune said:
I’m about 3 or 4 years from making the opposite journey from the WSU to the family stand as my two boys should be ready for season tickets by then. I took my 4 year old to a few games in 2019 and he wasn’t quite there in terms of enthusiasm or sticking power and got bored quickly but then started getting upset when I didn’t take him to other matches; a few more years and I’ll have him hooked!

Anyway, I absolutely love the WSU and the group of fans who sit around me so it’s going to be a massive sacrifice but two more obsessed fans this club must have. It might be my seat you take and vice verse!

What block are you bud?

DavePage · Mar 17, 2021

Cottage by the lake, with wifi and Dazn

Tokyohands · Mar 17, 2021

portlock seagull said:
Everyone wants passion but ain’t prepared to help generate it themselves. The north will surprise you, plenty of people in there who don’t join in and even get annoyed at people shouting. If you bring a flag, god help you. People will complain. Because they can. And do. Believe me, been on the end of it especially bringing a couple of big ones. You’d be amazed. Not quite as bad as prawn sandwich areas but not that far behind!

This. I've not been able to get to many games at The Amex but when I have I've been really disappointed with the NS. I didn't take a flag but was really surprised with the amount of people who just sit there not getting involved, giving the stink eye to those who are. Lame.

super-seagulls · Mar 17, 2021

SpongebobSquarepants said:
As my son is now 18 we need to migrate to another area. We had great seats in back row but my son hated it in last couple of years due to lack of passion and people leaving early!

He obviously wants to go in North but not sure the thought of standing up all game appeals (although do that at away games!). Don’t really like being behind goal either.

Any other places to recommend or avoid?

The best thing I did a few years ago (last Champ season) was move from the West Lower, where getting a little excited by standing or chanting was met with toting and head shakes, to the North, Row O, west side.
The atmosphere is remarkably better and the games more enjoyable as a result. (It hasn’t seemed to improved the results though!)
Where I sit seems to be the ideal place, where people behind mostly stand all game and people in front tend to sort for long periods, with a few exceptions.

I enjoy being behind the goal more too, it can be difficult to see exactly what happens at the other end, but the sight and sound of the ball ripping into the net in front of you cannot be beaten. We also tended to score more in the second half when attacking the North as well. It certainly seemed that way!!

golddene · Mar 17, 2021

bn9 bha said:
West Stand Upper, been there from day 1 at the Amex, I’m in the 4th row North end of stand.
I’ve watched a few cup games from the North Stand but definitely prefer WSU, I love climbing the steps before a match

Went up there one game a couple of years ago, not the fittest older guy and it nearly killed me, the view is great much like all west stand but definitely prefer west lower without the mountaineering.

Hugo Rune · Mar 17, 2021

sheebo said:
What block are you bud?

The G

BN9 BHA · Mar 17, 2021

golddene said:
Went up there one game a couple of years ago, not the fittest older guy and it nearly killed me, the view is great much like all west stand but definitely prefer west lower without the mountaineering.

I have seen some people really struggling with the steps, I will be happy if I can still climb them in 10 years time.

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