Guest DanC Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 Any more and we'll be in the majority. I liked the design of the stadium. It was non-symmetrical unlike those bowls that everyone hates. Maybe they have the same problem as AG where Eastenders can't hear the other stands even if they were making a racket. Perhaps the Brum fans were singing?? I went to St Andrews many years ago when I recall walking through some god-awful estates to get there. I didn't have to remind myself to not go in the local boozers and ask for a pint of cider. This time I drove to a car park that was 200 yds away from the ground. It was the most convenient parking arrangement I've ever had home or away!! How times change.Can't be the case because when they scored we could hear them (would say clearly but couldn't understand a word they were saying) Was in the pub before the game and the bar staff were taking the piss out of our accent. I was like yea haha least I don't sound like a div. He then went on and said you must have come on a combine harvester and asked if I wanted I cider. He then shut his mouth when I informed him Strongbow is NOT a cider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinmabbuttshair Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 Used to look like this, the Spion Kop which I guess was to out right last night And the Tilton Road End Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingswood Village Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 Any more and we'll be in the majority. I liked the design of the stadium. It was non-symmetrical unlike those bowls that everyone hates. Maybe they have the same problem as AG where Eastenders can't hear the other stands even if they were making a racket. Perhaps the Brum fans were singing?? I went to St Andrews many years ago when I recall walking through some god-awful estates to get there. I didn't have to remind myself to not go in the local boozers and ask for a pint of cider. This time I drove to a car park that was 200 yds away from the ground. It was the most convenient parking arrangement I've ever had home or away!! How times change. You were'nt in that gravel car park just down from the ground were you? Thats where I parked and we were kept waiting for ages as all the coaches left under police escort - mildy annoying after just being beaten....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chivs Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 You were'nt in that gravel car park just down from the ground were you? Thats where I parked and we were kept waiting for ages as all the coaches left under police escort - mildy annoying after just being beaten....... The very same one Sir. The best bit was that I had no intention of going in this car park as I was due to meet a (Brum ST holder) mate a bit away and get a bus in. However, the traffic caught me out and I was late so he suggested this car park as a fall back. It was perfect. Except, as you say, the delay to get off. To top it all, I used my SatNav to come home. I had no idea where I was as I'd come from the North. The SatNav was obviously on the "take him around the houses for ignoring my instructions near his home" mode. Anyway, I eventually overtook those coaches at Jn 8 of the M5. And I wasn't exactly hanging about (100 ) before then.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_kirik Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 The very same one Sir. The best bit was that I had no intention of going in this car park as I was due to meet a (Brum ST holder) mate a bit away and get a bus in. However, the traffic caught me out and I was late so he suggested this car park as a fall back. It was perfect. Except, as you say, the delay to get off. To top it all, I used my SatNav to come home. I had no idea where I was as I'd come from the North. The SatNav was obviously on the "take him around the houses for ignoring my instructions near his home" mode. Anyway, I eventually overtook those coaches at Jn 8 of the M5. And I wasn't exactly hanging about (100 ) before then.... i was at the same car park, there was an exit at the back as well you know, i was straight out, no problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_BCFC Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 I liked the ground- thought it looked quite good apart from the old stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flaxbourton Red Posted March 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 I liked the ground- thought it looked quite good apart from the old stand. did you like the atmosphere from the home fans as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bringbacktherobin Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 Used to look like this, the Spion Kop which I guess was to out right last night And the Tilton Road End Why does terracing look so fun!! Wish i was older. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bh red Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 the stadium bar the old stand on the left was ok, one of the better grounds to be honest compared to the likes of Reading, Swansea, Derby, Cov etc, all that said, the atomosphere was uttterly crap, the kids to the right were nothing short of comedy (and magically seemed to double once they scored) it wasn't till they scored that I actually realised that there was also Brum fans above us. the ht bloke was a joke! get behind the lads and keep up this great support......what support! they were dead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 Why does terracing look so fun!! Wish i was older. Because it was fun! especially away from home but there were drawbacks especially when it was raining.Very few away grounds had covered stands and AG was no different. I remember a very cold and snowy day at AG when Sheffield Wednesday were the visitors and about 10mins before the end the tannoy announced that the train back to Sheffield had been delayed and that they would have to stay behind in the opem end at AG after the game. They were not happy bunnies....we found that very amusing of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_BCFC Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 did you like the atmosphere from the home fans as well? No not really, why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Far Far Away... Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 i found it hilarious when we were singing you'll never beat the villa some kid pipped up with "yaw'll neva beat tha rowvers" but i pi$$ take on that accent 24:7 any way - yeah me too working in brum, my missus states that I'm sounding more loike a brummie!!!! how dare she!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redminster Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 The very same one Sir. The best bit was that I had no intention of going in this car park as I was due to meet a (Brum ST holder) mate a bit away and get a bus in. However, the traffic caught me out and I was late so he suggested this car park as a fall back. It was perfect. Except, as you say, the delay to get off. To top it all, I used my SatNav to come home. I had no idea where I was as I'd come from the North. The SatNav was obviously on the "take him around the houses for ignoring my instructions near his home" mode. Anyway, I eventually overtook those coaches at Jn 8 of the M5. And I wasn't exactly hanging about (100 ) before then.... I was also in said car park. I left right on full time, half walked, half jogged back to the car (had no intention of being stuck in Brum for ages) and was at the car park before most others were. Which meant I was directed out of back gate and was driving away barely 5 minutes after leaving the ground. Got back (Bedminster) at 11.15. Anyone beat that? Partly (only partly!) made up for a crap night overall. Bluenoses always struck me as miserable creatures when I used to live up there. The time that they were furious with the linesman for giving that offside from what was (I think) a throw-in was the loudest noise in the ground bar the goal. I'd be frankly embarrassed if that was AG was like - 50 spotty 14 year olds gesticulating at the away fans and the only real sound from the home crowd being moaning. Although that description does sound a lot like AG 4 or 5 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppa999 Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 B'ham City fan here. Read some of your posts about B'ham City fans being quiet and (apart from Keep-Right-On) we were. I was there last night and I can tell you you were as quiet as Doncaster fans in the second half. Usually such a big turn out would be noticed but, sorry lads even though we were watching what was occurring in the match, you volume was way down. As for the match, I thought Adebola should have scored and that would have made for a real tough match. See you in the play-offs PS The buildings behind the small stand are listed and because we are not Aston Villa, the council have dug their heels in and won't let us develop that side. We are currently in negotiations for a 60,000 seater elsewhere. X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_kirik Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 B'ham City fan here. Read some of your posts about B'ham City fans being quiet and (apart from Keep-Right-On) we were. I was there last night and I can tell you you were as quiet as Doncaster fans in the second half. Usually such a big turn out would be noticed but, sorry lads even though we were watching what was occurring in the match, you volume was way down. As for the match, I thought Adebola should have scored and that would have made for a real tough match. See you in the play-offs PS The buildings behind the small stand are listed and because we are not Aston Villa, the council have dug their heels in and won't let us develop that side. We are currently in negotiations for a 60,000 seater elsewhere. X why 60,000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomerRed Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 why 60,000 They want 50,000 empty seats because they like the 'empty seats' chant from away fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppa999 Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 They want 50,000 empty seats because they like the 'empty seats' chant from away fans. Seems when we play better opposition we get better bigger crowds. Yours was catagory "C" - Sorry HomeRed, that's life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomerRed Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 Seems when we play better opposition we get better bigger crowds. Yours was catagory "C" - Sorry HomeRed, that's life! No probs Poppa. Not bothered what crowds you get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppa999 Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 No probs Poppa. Not bothered what crowds you get. That Bradley Orr looks a good player, he caught my eye on more than a few occasions. We know about Stern John and Adebola and as you realise from their receptions, we still have a healthy respect for them in B'ham. Truth be told they are still probably as good as we had out there. All the best for the rest of the season - give us a wave at Wembley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomerRed Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 That Bradley Orr looks a good player, he caught my eye on more than a few occasions. We know about Stern John and Adebola and as you realise from their receptions, we still have a healthy respect for them in B'ham. Truth be told they are still probably as good as we had out there. All the best for the rest of the season - give us a wave at Wembley. I did appreciate the reception given to Adebola and John. Interesting you say that about Orr. We've looked more solid since he came back into the side after a spell of being left out because he refused to sign a contract. All that is resolved now. He is still prone to the occasional gaffe, mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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