7. The tube station queue was massive after the game, luckily we were staying over so we took an over ground train, which was easier. Watching football in a stadium such as this is almost an indulgence (as it should be for the price of a season ticket!). One such stadium was Highbury. And to add on to this for OP, shortside upper would be Stan Cullis stand due to the other shortside (Sir Jack) being a single tier stand. Het e-mailadres wordt niet gepubliceerd. There are though lots of merchandise and burger and chip stalls on the brief walk to the stadium. A brilliant Bony header had us one nil up till halfway through the second half when they scored two in 66 seconds. However, being Sunderland fans, we just didn't sit down for the whole game. (adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({}); The Emirates Stadium is located in the Islington area, toward the north of London at just over 2 miles from Kings Cross St Pancras railway station. But in true Arsenal style, it was the grand marble entrance hall, which included a bust of then manager Herbert Chapman that capped off an architectural masterpiece. William Binnie, the late Ferriers business partner was tasked to design its replacement. Check Old Traffords different ticket categories below and select your tickets for a Manchester United match online. Upper Tier. All tickets are available to the general public. There was also a pint of Carlsberg and footlong hot dog meal deal available for around 8.40. Stewards: I was in the lower tier on the front row, going to the toilet during the game took forever, the gangway was just full of people. That disastrous corporate section dividing the tiers. Only sporadic reports of Arsenal fans fighting amongst themselves as in general the Arsenal fans were a generous lot, wishing us well and bemoaning the general lack of fight from their own players. All form, no substance. you're fans are s***e.! I did have a walk down to the front and felt the first 10 rows or so were very much pitch level. Post Code for SAT NAV:N5 1BU. Shortside Upper Tier. Prices were steep the watery Tetleys was 4.60 and the pie, I think was 3.50. . So being a new away club to visit (No 60 to be precise) I was looking forward to this from the moment the fixtures were released in June. Excellent view. Food was very expensive and names such as hand-crafted pies took away the traditional, working class feel of a football ground. We grabbed a pie and cuppa, which cost 5. There were no home/away splits for this game and only a few token voices cheering when teams read out. From the station it is a 5 minute walk and the stadium and housing that was built with it are easily visible as soon as you turn right out of the station. Go past the station and join the queue from the other side; on Sunday it was about a tenth of the other queue. The result may not have gone our way, but it was a memorable night for all Norwich fans at the Emirates Stadium and one which I will never forget. Another good away day following the Swans, apart from 45 minutes of second half Football. We stopped at Maison D'Etre outside the tube for an outstanding brunch. First ever football game, half way seats, higher tier, but could see the players still. We got the tube to Holloway Road which is around a ten minute walk to the stadium. The home fans didn't seem excited or interested. Amazing experience though! I was looking forward to seeing the new stadium. The reason it's so good; atmosphere. Clive avoided the pre-match beers and we met him and saw Big Chris at the ground. Due to the design, it feels like you are miles from the action albeit you get a padded seat. Alexander: What did last years baseball lockout achieve, anyway? Then Leon Britton bundled his way into box the causing a pin-ball style own goal by Flamini in injury time 2-2! Lost contact with all uni mates is it common? Posts about merchandise, memes, transfer gossip, will be removed Norris wanted to merge both clubs and play at the newly built Craven Cottage, but the league refused, so Norris wanted Woolwich Arsenal to groundshare with Fulham, again with the league refusing permission. Still there were large padded seats for all, and the stadium as a whole looks quite smart, although surprisingly it looks bigger inside than out. Prices may be higher or lower than face value. The seats were wide and padded with adequate legroom. The stadium is the same all the way around so the away section looks the same as everywhere else but the 3 tier design was impressive. Otherwise the overground train service provides fast connections to suburbia from Highbury and Islington Station. Great view. However, from kick-off to the end of extra time, the atmosphere from the Norwich boys was absolutely insane. The ground looks great inside and out and plenty of photo opportunities. The Emirates Stadium is one of the most impressive grounds in the league and the away end is a good one too where away fans can generate a fair bit of noise, especially when travelling in bulk. You can almost smell the grass from there as close to the action as you can get. By incorporating the new homes into the remaining stand structures, the architects have subtly blended the modern with the past. At Dodger Stadium, that means the maximum allowance of tickets sold is expected to fall somewhere in the 13,000 to 14,000 range approximately 25 percent of capacity. There isn't really a 'bad seat' in the house but it depends what you want from it. I thoroughly enjoyed the number of supporters banners on display within the ground something that I feel should be commonplace across all UK stadia. They also ignored Albion fans who were standing. The cheapest tickets at Old Trafford are located on the Short-side Upper tier category, behind each goal. Visit our official matchday hospitality page to view availability or call 0345 262 0001 and select option 2 for more information. Immediately above the club tier there is a small circle consisting of 150 boxes of 10, 12 and 15 seats. A further booking fee of about 2.00 applies. Why you were looking forward to going to the Emirates Stadium? The beers and food were good quality but maybe a touch overpriced. Arsenal sections begin to empty in almost total silence. I hate being overcritical, but the Emirates suffers from the tourist fans syndrome. Our bags were searched and we were frisked before entering the stadium. The seats are padded, lots of leg room, and has a great view. As of Monday, both counties are in the orange tier, based on a new case rate of less than 4 per 100,000 residents and a test positivity rate below 5 percent. Official: University of Bristol A100 2023 Entry Applicant and Offer Holder thread. The atmosphere I was told at the Emirates is very poor. Well done Arsenal Football Club. I had purchased a couple of Oyster Cards the week before, two cards which were obtained for 5 deposit and each loaded with 10. On this occasion, the Arsenal fans did not seem to make much noise. It was the first Palace win away to Arsenal for 25 years, and their first ever win at the Emirates. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 2023 Football Ground Guide. Norwich capitalized on this and went 1-0 up on 34 minutes through Josh Murphy. The entire stadium project was completed in 2006 at a cost of 390 million. A police officer politely advised him to zip it as it might have provoked some of the many Arsenal fans around us. Although Arsenal had the lion's share of possession, Palace were very quick to counter attack, and went ahead in the first half from a Benteke header, his first goal in over a year. Tours can be booked online, by phone +44 (0) 20 7619 5000, or at arrival at the stadium (self-guided tours). But getting a one-off ticket for a Liverpool away match is very difficult, so when a mate offered me a ticket it was an easy decision. The game was tense for Leeds, however as per usual the Leeds fans sung from start to finish. The other main down-side I noticed was the inadequacy of the men's toilets in the away section. Tracksuits are not allowed in the VIP areas at Old Trafford stadium ground. The third tier is even smaller and consists entirely of 150 Executive Boxes around the stadium. To open a menu item's submenu, press the space bar. There isn't really a 'bad seat' in the house but it depends what you want from it. . I counted 23 at least all making their way down the M1. As I could not get tickets for regular league games, this pre-season tournament provided me with an ideal chance to see them. Journeyplanner.org London public transport journey planner. People say new stadiums all look the same like a bowl style arena with different coloured seats. Finally, on the subject of biggest rivals, we have Arsenal Chelsea. By Car: Leave the M1 at Junction 2 and onto the A1, following the signs for City (Central London). Basically QPRs loyalty points, I was in the top bracket on my own and everyone else had to wait and I insisted on getting mine right awaythere was one point the boys threatened to not tell me where they were sitting and to travel on their own J. At-least I missed Ians football tactic talk which they all had to suffer. My first visit to the Emirates Stadium, although I had been to the former Highbury ground many times over the years. 4. Palace always get beaten by Arsenal so we didn't expect much. My complaints are how close the two sets of fans are to each other, just a narrow bar with a small number of stewards occupied. I was surprised by how close together both sets of fans were situated, in fact in talking distance, but there was no trouble. No problems with colours etc.. Without question, in my view, The Emirates is a must see ground. For me a train from the south coast into Victoria and then tube to Arsenal via Green Park. Think the club could do more to promote the other stations in the area. First visit to the Emirates Stadium and hoping for a great day out. After picking up the obligatory match day programme, I had some food and drink inside. The concourse had a few bars and a few projectors playing Sunderland highlights including the derby! The supporters claimed Norris had run the club down so he could use the excuse of dwindling crowds to move the team to the more populated North London, to which he did. Still the Emirates Stadium is worth visiting and I would recommend it to anyone. Drink: A pint of Fosters was 5.70. Its probably better to park further out of London around a tube station such as Cockfosters and get the tube to the ground. The ground is now 10 years redundant as a football stadium with Arsenal having moved to The Emirates another ground which has been on my to visit list. A visit to the Emirates Stadium was supposed to be my last stadium completing the 92. These seats are located on upper tiers of the Long-side stands of Old Trafford stadium. my first visit to the Emirates stadium overcame my concerns about moving on from Highbury. I traveled with fellow City fans on the club organised supporters coaches. Hearts in mouths. It is a 5 to 10-minute journey coming from Kings Cross station. No issues, with home and away fans mingling outside the ground. Atmosphere was we've come to expect from new grounds. The Stadium was even the main star in the 1939 film The Arsenal Stadium Mystery. Concourse concession sales are still prohibited. In 1964 Arsenal experimented with undersoil heating, which was not successful. These ticket prices are provided courtesy of www.arsenal.com. Living in Scotland I do not see many Southampton games so this was a chance to catch up with family and visit the Emirates. The old time piece from the Highbury Clock End now has pride of place in its new surroundings which is a lovely touch. It could be deemed intimidating for away fans as there is a large number of home fans, but on this occasions, there was a group of Bolton fans that we joined. Easy access to the away end as although we were subject to two searches, the staff were excellent being both friendly and efficient. Entry is from 10:00 am with the last entry at 5:00 pm. This wasnt the case, just the outside of the stadium alone looked excellent. Travelling from the east coast of Lincolnshire, I didn't fancy driving down there with no parking for miles around.trains were out of the question with nothing running north till after 5am the next morning and would have cost the earth. Plus I always enjoy away trips in London. How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking? Emirates Stadium - Arsenal - London - The Stadium Guide Club: Arsenal FC | Opening: 2006 | Capacity: 60,361 seats | Description: The Emirates Stadium replaced Arsenal's previous home Highbury, which had become too small and lacked the possiblities for expansion being hemmed in by housing. The Dodgers announced single-game tickets for April games after Opening Day will go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday on the teams website. Before the game I headed off to see what had become of the former Highbury ground. The Arsenal fans typically made no noise whatsoever, given the nature of the game there were more groans than actual noises/chants of encouragement. Things go rapidly downhill in the upper tier. There isn't enough ferocity towards the away support and I'm sure there are passionate Arsenal fans- would be nice to see them! Sat in the away end, good view from the seat and some great atmosphere from the Brighton fans . It was a brilliant game (obviously), and possibly the best away day this season. North London has many micro-breweries and craft ales so that was disappointing. Card Payments are accepted for food and drink inside the stadium. There are a few pubs and cafs in the immediate surroundings of the stadium, which is mainly residential, and some options to eat and drink along Holloway Road and Highbury Park road. Walked back to Arsenal station in 20 minutes and we were away! The Emirates is a very beautiful stadium. As you would expect the pub can get very crowded so try and get there early if possible! fine for parking in handicap spot in ohio. Angel Stadium, now allowed to admit approximately 14,850 fans, would be allowed to admit up to 30,150. The concourse inside is not that spacious, but just about adequate but gets crowded quickly. The queues at Arsenal tube station were horrendous, so we decided to walk to Finsbury Park, where we took the tube back to Victoria. I have been to the Emirates Stadium a couple of times now. Inside the ground it was just as good. My arthritic knees and hip are giving me serious grief today, the day after the game, but seeing Palace win away at Arsenal made it worth it! We managed to gift Arsenal a first goal after a sloppy pass-out from defence but even after Arsenal scored a second, deflected goal in the second half, I felt a Reading goal would have change the nature of the game. I thought that was it, Arsenal are going to go on and win their tenth home game in a row. We left at 6 and there was a queue down the street to get into the pub. If that sounds like something that appeals then happy days; just be aware that youll have a crowd to battle through. This tunnel has a permanent fence which on one side is only one person wide. Why you were looking forward to going to the ground (or not as the case may be): I define myself as a football fan as a traditionalist and anti-modern stadia but Arsenal seem to have actually done a decent job on the Emirates. The area that once graced the likes of Charlie George, Thierry Henry and Ian Wright is now a communal garden enclosed by shiny new apartments. The Student Room and The Uni Guide are both part of The Student Room Group. Advertisement. We could have even nicked it at the end. I did stop by the now world famous Arsenal Fan TV for a bit, no animosity from the Arsenal fans at all (more congratulations than any hatred). Went for a walk and yes found their fans friendly enough with no problems despite wearing club colours. Today I changed my name to Ash/Ashton in all my profiles. Here is the link to the 'virtual view generator': https://www.arsenal.com/emiratesstadiumseatview. Honest! Half time and 70% possession for the Gunners but no shots on target. The first match was a testimonial match for Dennis Bergkamp featuring an Arsenal and Ajax side. How die hard Arsenal fans must long for Highbury.or the atmosphere at other new stadiums like Leicester (best home fans for me) or Swansea. Other things that impressed me were the many subtle nods to the clubs past. We started off in Central London by having a meal at Shake Shack in Leicester Square. We went to a busy pub opposite the stadium itself which allows away fans. The attendance was 59,229. Holloway Road, the usual route, was closed. It was helped by a wonderful result for my team but what a fantastic day out! The station was pretty quiet and it was a no-fuss non-stop journey back to Kings Cross which took less than ten minutes. Whilst the clock End and North Stands have been replaced by sharp looking apartment blocks, the East and West Stand structures remain the red and white exteriors standing proud as a nod to the wonderful history of this beautiful old stadium. I have been to the Emirates Stadium a few times before with Saints and it's always a good day out. AddressSir Matt Busby WayM16 0RA , ManchesterEngland. The many murals of club legends inside and outside of the ground, as well as the named bridges and statutes of former greats ensure that the stadium remembers the past whilst also having its own identity. If intending to return via Arsenal tube station, approach it with the station on the left but ignore the queues which, on Sunday, were horrendous. The atmosphere wasn't great from the Arsenal fans but nowadays that's expected. To open a menu item's submenu, press the space bar. It takes anything from 55 to 90 minutes to complete the walk around the stadium. We headed to Kings Cross to find a pub and to chill out for an hour and a half. That didn't happen so it was a 2-0 defeat the difference between the two sides being Oxlade-Chamberlain who can score goals. Mar. We stopped off at a burger van pre-match and then entered the ground. Arsenal missed two excellent chances, Walcott a one-on-one and Van Persie from 10 yards out hit over the bar. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the ground? However, getting tickets always proved to be tricky. for the men's toilet. Tickets can be booked online via the official Arsenal FC Stadium Tour Page or by calling 020 7619 5000. Pies were 3.80 but double cheeseburgers were 7. We didn't have a great deal of time, but we did the typical get a picture in front of the stadium and watch the players warm up. A.pint of Carlsberg and a Chicken and Mushroom pie for a mind-boggling 8.50! Massive Arsenal badges are stuck onto the sides and large glass walls allow you to see into the upper tier concourse as well as the two levels of prawn sarnie land. There were a few football fans about but not many. This would have reduced the capacity further to 32,000. Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, United Arab Emirates . In the first half, Arsenal were all over the place. The two sides are separated by just a few miles in North London. I suspect these type of games attract home fans who can't normally get to league matches the home fans seemed reasonably friendly and I spotted lots of half-and-half scarves oh dear! The huge Arsenal badges on the exterior and the legends pictures and statues of former players were a nice touch too. We enjoyed a few beers and some Nachos and relaxed talking rubbish. On this visit, I was less impressed with the Emirates Stadium. All in all the building of the new stadium and preservation of the old has been done with thought, and a touch of class providing a benchmark for other clubs to follow. . I never did Highbury and we last played Arsenal away when I was 13. Having never been to the Emirates Stadium before, I was excited to see if it was as amazing as people had described it to be. FRONT ROWS 1-20 - ALL SEATS TOGETHER. Arsenal matches fall into three pricing categories. This wasn't vintage Arsenal, and Bournemouth weren't the most adventurous in attack. Living in Mansfield we opted to train it. The Family section is spread on 7 blocks in the West Stand and South West Corner (Blocks FAMW206 to FAMW212). Tube was rammed, but on the move after a short delay for the quick journey back home. Arsenal FC vs Fulham FC . This second tier was for the prawn sandwich brigade. The Emirates is world class. Highbury House Full match replay - watch without score spoilers. Whose tickets are listed below? Atmosphere builds as the crowds gather and mingle. Top of the Table clash!! 5. As it was Leicester Square, you would expect this to be fairly pricey, and Shake Shack was no different. Of course, as there are various tube lines passing by the stadium, you can just as well choose a stadium in any part of Central London. Fans of both clubs were there, many wearing colours. So, plans were drawn up to place some at the Clock End of the ground. The away fans are housed in the corner of the lower tier avoid the last handful of rows as the middle level overhangs which reduces view. Having now done 86 of the current 92 I've had good experience of stadiums in the English league and I must say this one tops the list. Why were you looking forward to visiting the Emirates Stadium? East Stand and West Stand. The Emirates is one of the biggest stadiums I have been to, and the pre-match atmosphere in the area felt somewhat similar to the atmosphere before a game at FC Barcelona. Copyright 2023 The Arsenal Football Club plc. The home support was pretty poor to be honest, I only heard them a handful of times. It was obvious that a lot of Arsenal fans were very disgruntled during the game and especially after it. I had previously been to Highbury many times and to the Emirates once. Otherwise, alcohol is available inside the stadium. Use of this site is subject to express terms of use, which prohibit commercial use of this site. Arsenal kept at arms length until the final fifteen minutes and two expertly taken goals. A wonderful modern day stadium and well worth the ticket price of 26. Cue Arsenal fans going mental, and City fans responding with 'We are top of the league, say we are top of the league.' No qualms at all with the facilities, all top notch, and the stewards were friendly enough. Like any football fan, I love my football stadiums and the thrill of visiting a new ground. In agreement with what has been posted above given the modern and impressive nature of the stadium the queuing system for drinks was a prehistoric free-for-all! Getting away was tricky, Holloway Road was shut as it always is after matches, so we all piled out and headed towards Arsenal and Finsbury Park tube stations. Modern and huge. Hatton Cross is on the Piccadilly Line, as is the Arsenal Underground station, so no need to change to trains. Note to self: next time, bring eye sleep mask in case of another 109th minute winner for the home team. Drayton Park rail station, closest to the stadium, closes on matchdays. arsenal club level, emirates stadium club level map, view from club level emirates: see above for a seating chart of the club level, it is effectively a section of eight rows situated between the lower and the upper tier, it is under cover from the rain, and you have access to bars and restaurants. My Account. each. Recent results between the two clubs weren't in our favour the bizarre 5-7 at the Madejski, a more recent FA Cup semi-final defeat and the fact that we had lost to Arsenal on all meetings during our all to brief Premiership campaigns. We walked to Finsbury Park tube station, which must have taken about 20 minutes, and then got the Victoria line all the way down to Victoria Station. The vegetarian option for me was 4.30 so I had crisps instead. (3rd tier of West and East stands). Very simple and hassle free, good journey! The concourse is very spacious too which makes a pleasant change, as were the toilets. One of Englands newfootball cathedrals. Outside of Arsenals Emirates Stadium, there are bronze statues of former manager Herbert Chapman and former players Tony Adams, Dennis Bergkamp and Thierry Henry. 155. Alternatively, the club offers guided stadium tours by an Arsenal legend. Upper Tier; 91 Emirates Stadium (2) 93 Emirates Stadium (2) 94 Emirates Stadium (1) 95 Emirates Stadium (1) 97 Emirates Stadium (1) 101 Emirates Stadium (3 . By far the best club stadium I have ever done! For a 60,000 attendance I thought this could be a nightmare! Modern, comfortable, great sightlines, but rarely with thatatmosphere of the old Highbury. On my visits to the Emirates the tube has been fairly busy and can get a lot busier when the train stops at Kings Cross/St Pancras. However getting off at Arsenal tube station (finally) you will encounter a sea of red and white merchandise being sold and from then, its easy. Leeds went one nil up thanks to a Snodgrass penalty shortly after half time, this created ecstasy in the away end, with all 8,000 of us bouncing around. Really easy to find by London Underground. It can be done, but only if clubs put the fans at the core of their strategy. Its a long time back now but it still generates a buzz. It was highlighted as the game of the weekend and it probably lived up to it. You can walk through the stadium at your own pace with the company of an audio guide. The seats, as mentioned in other reviews, are quite big and padded. The Club though does offer a Pie and a Drink at a reasonable price up to 45 minutes before kick off. Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: Nightmare. The Queens Hotel and Best Western Highbury get the best reviews and go for about 100 a night, whereas the Pembury Hotel, Woodberry Down Hotel, and Central Park Hotel are more basic options. One thing which did strike me though was how late the ground filled up. The Bournemouth fans did give their team a good backing, but have to say I was disappointed with the lack of singing from Arsenal in an over 60,000 crowd. Look up at what remain of the West stand, close your eyes, and you can only imagine how electric it must have been on a match day. The atmosphere is okay and the pitch even in January looked immaculate. It seems that most fans gather in this area before the game, and a mixture of Albion and Arsenal fans were mixing freely. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. unique traits of plants, animals and humans. Very easy with no problems on the motorway. everything is laid out well with loads of room in the seats. Stewards were plentiful and helpful and very friendly. (714) 634-2000. Views were very good, the away fans being in the south -east corner of the stadium. From both stations it is an approximate 10-minute walk to the stadium. There were 8,000 Leeds fans all in one end, making such noise that we drowned out the Arsenal supporters. The stairs into the seating area are at the back of the stand, which has a slight overhang in the back few rows caused by the hospitality seating above. The stadium has two levels below ground that house its support facilities such as commercial kitchens, changing rooms and press and education centres. The art deco exteriors still provide a certain charm and reinforce the fact that this was a truly iconic ground, which is in part, still here for all to see. The Student Room and The Uni Guide are trading names of The Student Room Group Ltd. Register Number: 04666380 (England and Wales), VAT No. There wasnt a queue anywhere and there was plenty of space to move around on the concourse. Getting back to the coaches was very quick there followed quite a long delay until the Police deemed the crowds to have dispersed enough to allow the coaches to leave. The "wow factor" was eleven out of ten! The concourse was very spacious. LAFC is scheduled to host Austin FC at Banc of California Stadium on April 17. We lost 3-1 but should have got better than we did! The QPR fans were very good and a work colleague at the game said we were very loud and kept going to the end! The stroll up to the ground is the perfect preamble to a match in the metropolis. In a time where many stadiums are raised to the ground to be replaced by newer versions, housing or retail developments (or an IKEA in the case of my team, Bristol Rovers) the redevelopment of Highbury into Highbury Villas is a breath of fresh air. (blocks E132, E230, E231 and E232). The Police also do a good job of controlling the flow of the numbers of fans onto the station.
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