Blackpoolmad
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Seven hours and 15 minutes to get down was a nightmare, so within 10 minutes of checking in in Regency Square, we were in that big pub on the side street next to the Odeon.
At night, we thought Brightons pubs were not busy at all and even though we are in our 40's we were refused in half the pubs as they don't let groups in, only couples. We don't understand this policy what-so-ever.
Saturday.
Had a long walk etc and by 11.30am, the pubs around West Street were filling up. We had a few beers then got a taxi to the ground. Started to see/meet Brighton fans, all OK so far.
Ground.
West Stand as good as any Premier League ground, North Stand looks odd and out of place, but the accoustics made the noise from these two stands as good, if not better than EVERY Premier League ground and I went to virtually every away game last season. East Stand mostly quiet, but great atmosphere. You just need more songs instead of the only two I heard.
Thoughts on this? Am I wrong?
The concourse was great with tangerine everywhere (see my pics) pie was £3.50 and microwaved, not good way to cook pies.
Good banter with a few lads in the East Stand including 'Levi' and his 3 chums.
View from where we were sat not that good to be honest, right near the end next to East Stand, but ground looks good.
Thought your team were very good, played the long diaganal ball to the speedy, skillfull wingers well and the statistics were virtually equal, so 2-2 was fair, even though you'll feel mugged.
After the match, we walked side by side with home fans (strange we thought) but was then told the station back to Brighton was at the north, so we had to walk back down through the crowds (see pics).
Brighton fans were quality. We were chatting to everyone, getting loads of pics of the ground etc...
Train station had a mile long queue, so we decided to have a pint in the north stand. Took 20 mins to get there as we were stopped 10 times by friendly Brighton fans wanting to talk to us. Really great fans.
Had a couple of pints in the north compound and must of shook 100 hands and spoke to 20 odd Brighton fans including someone who posts on here BLUEBLOKE who's wife plays football and was in the match programme.
We were made extremely welcome all weekend by Brighton fans, even back on the train we met even more new friends, very friendly.
We were asked by everyone about the away end, but I didn't see any Blackpool beers and the tangerine was a nice touch.
Pub on the corner next to train station was rammed with both sets of fans all chatting and shaking hands etc... No sign of trouble at all.
Ratings out of 10 from me....
Stadium 8;
Your team 8;
Atmosphere 10;
Brighton fans 10;
Pubs 5;
Hotel 3:
Enjoy these pics and best wishes for the season and I mean that.
Bri...
At night, we thought Brightons pubs were not busy at all and even though we are in our 40's we were refused in half the pubs as they don't let groups in, only couples. We don't understand this policy what-so-ever.
Saturday.
Had a long walk etc and by 11.30am, the pubs around West Street were filling up. We had a few beers then got a taxi to the ground. Started to see/meet Brighton fans, all OK so far.
Ground.
West Stand as good as any Premier League ground, North Stand looks odd and out of place, but the accoustics made the noise from these two stands as good, if not better than EVERY Premier League ground and I went to virtually every away game last season. East Stand mostly quiet, but great atmosphere. You just need more songs instead of the only two I heard.
Thoughts on this? Am I wrong?
The concourse was great with tangerine everywhere (see my pics) pie was £3.50 and microwaved, not good way to cook pies.
Good banter with a few lads in the East Stand including 'Levi' and his 3 chums.
View from where we were sat not that good to be honest, right near the end next to East Stand, but ground looks good.
Thought your team were very good, played the long diaganal ball to the speedy, skillfull wingers well and the statistics were virtually equal, so 2-2 was fair, even though you'll feel mugged.
After the match, we walked side by side with home fans (strange we thought) but was then told the station back to Brighton was at the north, so we had to walk back down through the crowds (see pics).
Brighton fans were quality. We were chatting to everyone, getting loads of pics of the ground etc...
Train station had a mile long queue, so we decided to have a pint in the north stand. Took 20 mins to get there as we were stopped 10 times by friendly Brighton fans wanting to talk to us. Really great fans.
Had a couple of pints in the north compound and must of shook 100 hands and spoke to 20 odd Brighton fans including someone who posts on here BLUEBLOKE who's wife plays football and was in the match programme.
We were made extremely welcome all weekend by Brighton fans, even back on the train we met even more new friends, very friendly.
We were asked by everyone about the away end, but I didn't see any Blackpool beers and the tangerine was a nice touch.
Pub on the corner next to train station was rammed with both sets of fans all chatting and shaking hands etc... No sign of trouble at all.
Ratings out of 10 from me....
Stadium 8;
Your team 8;
Atmosphere 10;
Brighton fans 10;
Pubs 5;
Hotel 3:
Enjoy these pics and best wishes for the season and I mean that.
Bri...
