Aizoon Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 There's been a few changes since I last went down there (Dec 2013), most of them positive. The open DEH/Dolman Stand area is brilliant* , particularly for those arriving by Abus with 3/4 hour to kill. My pasty was edible, for a wonder! Not great, but I've eaten a hell of a lot worse. Thatch Dry is, of course, beyond criticism. Expensive but not expensive crap. I'll pas on the chips next time, though. Security staff were helpful and one even smiled at Horace Even disregarding the improved level of football, an altogether more pleasant experience than last year. It bodes well for the redeveloped stadium. * Of course it's a good idea. I suggested it on OTIB last year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfOfWestStreet Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Thanks for suggesting that Aizoon, now unless you sit in the dolman it's almost impossible to buy a drink! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted October 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Thanks for suggesting that Aizoon, now unless you sit in the dolman it's almost impossible to buy a drink! And that should worry me why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted October 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 More seriously, what's stopping the club doing something similar on the other two stands? I bet they do for the rugger! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 The Matchday Exprrience Aizoon - you of all people...... Clearly you don't need drinks in the Dolman as you must have plenty before the match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfOfWestStreet Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 More seriously, what's stopping the club doing something similar on the other two stands? I bet they do for the rugger! Dunno but I've not been able to buy a pint at all this season which is a bit of a shame. But at least my liver says thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Peacock Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Where do the stairs come from that come out at the back of the Dolman by the side turnstiles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeRed Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 the supporters club bar I think is what you are referring to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Peacock Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 the supporters club bar I think is what you are referring to Oh right. The supporters club bar doesn't go into the ground? It is separate from the DEH? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeRed Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 No, because not all SC members sit in the Dolman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted October 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 The Matchday Exprrience Aizoon - you of all people...... Clearly you don't need drinks in the Dolman as you must have plenty before the match. Not so. That pint of Thatch was my first since last Thursday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Peacock Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 No, because not all SC members sit in the Dolman. Oh right, it's just that I noticed they came out of the SC and pushed straight into the front of the queue and the steward did nothing to stop it. Probably not an issue on a Saturday when the queues aren't that great, but because of the difficulty of getting anywhere in Bristol at that time of the evening the queues are pretty long, so this sort of behaviour is somewhat rude and irritating to say the least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forza Revolution Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Ticket checked 3 times before and once whilst in my seat. Joke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Not so. That pint of Thatch was my first since last Thursday. One pint and you slur your spelling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted October 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 One pint and you slur your spelling? No. Predictive text does it for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 No. Predictive text does it for me. I prefer predictive Tess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted October 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Oops! Just seen the thread title. I could blame Horace, but actually it was typed on a very wobbly bus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted October 21, 2014 Admin Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 There's been a few changes since I last went down there (Dec 2013), most of them positive. The open DEH/Dolman Stand area is brilliant* , particularly for those arriving by Abus with 3/4 hour to kill. My pasty was edible, for a wonder! Not great, but I've eaten a hell of a lot worse. Thatch Dry is, of course, beyond criticism. Expensive but not expensive crap. I'll pas on the chips next time, though. Security staff were helpful and one even smiled at Horace Even disregarding the improved level of football, an altogether more pleasant experience than last year. It bodes well for the redeveloped stadium. * Of course it's a good idea. I suggested it on OTIB last year I'm amazed that you don't go more often. For someone so active on here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welcome To The Jungle Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 I'm amazed that you don't go more often. For someone so active on here It's because he us so active on here he can't go more often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted October 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Horace got death threats if he'd put the kibosh on our unbeaten run Now he hasn't, we shall be down more often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Oops! Just seen the thread title. I could blame Horace, but actually it was typed on a very wobbly bus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted October 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 By the way, I am aware that these improvements are down to Dave L's liaison between fans and club, for which I am grateful. Just because some of us keep pushing, it doesn't mean we're not grateful. I enjoyed the whole thing last night, for the first time in a long time. If the same can be done for the other two stands, I'll be even happier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 More seriously, what's stopping the club doing something similar on the other two stands? I bet they do for the rugger! the draconion rules inposed by the govenment on football and football fans is stopping it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted October 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 the draconion rules inposed by the govenment on football and football fans is stopping it I take your point. Surely, though, if there can be a bar in the Dolman area, something can be done in the other two. Isn't licensing in the hands of BCC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 I'm amazed that you don't go more often. For someone so active on here Not as easy for some of us to get there as often as all the super fans Does that make us lesser people in the eyes of others? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 I take your point. Surely, though, if there can be a bar in the Dolman area, something can be done in the other two. Isn't licensing in the hands of BCC? space there just isn't the space at the moment which is half the reason we are rebuilding ashton gate, Take the legends bar in the williams it can hold 60 people thats only 60 out of a stand that can hold 5.5k where as the dolman hall can hold about 1200, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted October 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 space there just isn't the space at the moment which is half the reason we are rebuilding ashton gate, Take the legends bar in the williams it can hold 60 people thats only 60 out of a stand that can hold 5.5k where as the dolman hall can hold about 1200, Marquee in the car park? I guess that would cause licensing problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T R Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Not so. That pint of Thatch was my first since last Thursday. I am surprised you are not drinking old *****ly. It is the favourite drink for hedgehogs. http://www.hobsons-brewery.co.uk/news/latest-news/award-winning-old-*****ly.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted October 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 I am surprised you are not drinking old *****ly. It is the favourite drink for hedgehogs.http://www.hobsons-brewery.co.uk/news/latest-news/award-winning-old-*****ly.aspx Never seen that. Just perfect for washing down hedgehog crisps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handsofclay Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 I am surprised you are not drinking old *****ly. It is the favourite drink for hedgehogs. http://www.hobsons-brewery.co.uk/news/latest-news/award-winning-old-*****ly.aspx Love the new 1894 change to the badge. I won't go into it all again as it would send Horace into a deep sleep....actually isn't he due to hibernate about now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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