bs3 Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 I'm a ST holder in the Dolman stand ( Old B Block) and been going to AG for 40 years this year. But yesterday was the first time I watched a match from the Atyeo stand. A couple of observations, I was sat near the back of the stand behind the goal and I must say what a great view I had, I of course sit behind goals when we go away , but the rake and design of this stand is outstanding. I had a pasty before the match ( I miss my lunch) ,there was no queues, everyone seem to be getting served quickly. A few mins before HT I went to the toilet and there was fans already drinking , then I went to get a coffe, again no real queues , such a massive difference from the Dolman when you are queue for a pint before the game and its a waste of time trying to get a drink or food at HT unless you go down 10 mins before the end off the first half. The atmosphere was great , fans were able to shout , swear and sing with out others fans looking round and giving you dirty looks after all its is a football match , which I think now some fans forget. I sit near the back of the Dolman and if I dont get near the exit towards the end of the match it can take nearly 30 mins to get of of the stand at the end. Yesterday sat at the back of the Ateyo staying right till end I was out of the ground with in mins. I really enjoyed yesterday in there , hassel free, easy access, good facilities, great atmosphere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Three Lions Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 If the Atyeo pub happens fans from th Dolman should be able to use it. Facilities in the Atyeo are superior to the Dolman stand now and could be far better. The Dolman facilitie being better are a myth. They are rubbish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 Does anyone have any news on the Atyeo pub? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMS Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 2 minutes ago, Slacker said: Does anyone have any news on the Atyeo pub? Supporters club and trust are to return to their former bar but a stair case needs to be fitted and that can be started anthying when they want. Atyeo bar is still on the cards with a yes but the delay will be the completion of the new stand as they are working top to bottom to get that finished which could mean the players facilities not ready on time and maybe for a while next season they will still be using the Atyeo players facilities which will have a knock on effect due to the groundsman, laundry & gym areas can't be redeveloped until the players move out and then we move in to that area for the bar along with the groundsman moving up to where the players are now. http://www.whenthemoonshines.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=1977&page=2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 Ye I agree with that . One thing I learnt yesterday I went for a pint just before halftime so stood about 5 yards from entrance watching Last couple of mins when a steward told me to move as I wasn't allowed to watch the game with a pint in my hand . I thought he was joking until another steward came over and said the same . I never knew that found it quite funny as did the other few people doing the same . No hassle even the steward said it was silly but rules are rules. Ha ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 It is a stupid rule but I sometimes wonder what would happen if fans could bring beer back to their seats and then we scored in the 46th minute. Beer shampoos all round. How does it apply to the posh boxes though? Are they allowed to stand in there with a drink and watch through the windows - as I understand it you`re not allowed to drink `in view of the pitch` Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 Thanks WTMS.A fan led Atyeo bar should be awesome.On a side note,my tablet won't open links.It stopped opening them a few days ago. Any tech heads out there have any advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 4 minutes ago, Red Right Hand said: It is a stupid rule but I sometimes wonder what would happen if fans could bring beer back to their seats and then we scored in the 46th minute. Beer shampoos all round. How does it apply to the posh boxes though? Are they allowed to stand in there with a drink and watch through the windows - as I understand it you`re not allowed to drink `in view of the pitch` Beer shampoos indeed ha . As for posh boxes I have no idea if they can drink there champagne and watch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bs3 Posted April 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 10 minutes ago, Red Right Hand said: It is a stupid rule but I sometimes wonder what would happen if fans could bring beer back to their seats and then we scored in the 46th minute. Beer shampoos all round. How does it apply to the posh boxes though? Are they allowed to stand in there with a drink and watch through the windows - as I understand it you`re not allowed to drink `in view of the pitch` I had a couple of meals this season in the hospilitty next to the board room in the corner of the South Stand and Dolman, and there is a curtain pulled during the game so you get drink and watch the game during the match. So the rule applies even in the posh boxes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 Have to say that the kiosk people were spot on yesterday. We have all been quick to criticise them this season but yesterday they were well staffed and organised. Drinks were poured, even my daughters hot chocolate was ready for her. I hope this continues, because they must be as fed up as the rest of us and get a lot of abuse about the queues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowshed Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 Since the away support has been moved the stewards have become more tolerant in the Dolman stand. The facilities do not compare favourably with the Atyeo but the price is higher. The facilities require a rethink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC Grim Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 Doesn't half piss me off seing loads of empty seats in the atyeo when I tried getting a ST in there this year ( I was in the Williams and the EE) and was told it was sold out. Even yesterday I found myself bored looking at the Wednesday fans thinking they're still are having a better time than me. The atmosphere at the gate is so poor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 4 hours ago, Red Right Hand said: It is a stupid rule but I sometimes wonder what would happen if fans could bring beer back to their seats and then we scored in the 46th minute. Beer shampoos all round. How does it apply to the posh boxes though? Are they allowed to stand in there with a drink and watch through the windows - as I understand it you`re not allowed to drink `in view of the pitch` 4 hours ago, bs3 said: I had a couple of meals this season in the hospilitty next to the board room in the corner of the South Stand and Dolman, and there is a curtain pulled during the game so you get drink and watch the game during the match. So the rule applies even in the posh boxes. Yep, the rule is you can not drink while being able to view the pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbored Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 A shame they can't sort out the half time drinks out in the dolman , me and the Mrs always had a tea at half time but not this season. I looked yesterday for the first time for ages , seen the queue and thought sod that will be there all day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 3 minutes ago, Turbored said: A shame they can't sort out the half time drinks out in the dolman , me and the Mrs always had a tea at half time but not this season. I looked yesterday for the first time for ages , seen the queue and thought sod that will be there all day. You'd be surprised at just how quickly the queue moves. They do need some dedicated hot drink stands, or kiosks that don't sell alcohol, but with fewer people milling around next season because the West Stand will be open it should get better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDBS36 Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 6 hours ago, Slacker said: Thanks WTMS.A fan led Atyeo bar should be awesome.On a side note,my tablet won't open links.It stopped opening them a few days ago. Any tech heads out there have any advice? if its a ipad then there is a new software update to cure this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 2 hours ago, SDBS36 said: if its a ipad then there is a new software update to cure this Chance would be a fine thing SDB!Its a Lenovo.A10 I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDBS36 Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 58 minutes ago, Slacker said: Chance would be a fine thing SDB!Its a Lenovo.A10 I think. Sorry cant help but will speak to people in work who are more I.T than me, would be interested as I'm using the A10 myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 35 minutes ago, SDBS36 said: Sorry cant help but will speak to people in work who are more I.T than me, would be interested as I'm using the A10 myself That is very kind of you SDB and much appreciated All joking aside,I paid £100 for it and it is amazing for the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 10 hours ago, Red Right Hand said: How does it apply to the posh boxes though? Are they allowed to stand in there with a drink and watch through the windows - as I understand it you`re not allowed to drink `in view of the pitch` My company has a box at Wembley and as soon as the match starts they pull blinds down to obscure the view of the pitch and they don't allow drinks in the seats outside the box either. So you can either stay in the box and have a beer while watching the game on TV or sit in the seats outside the box without a drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDBS36 Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 On 10/04/2016 at 20:26, Slacker said: That is very kind of you SDB and much appreciated All joking aside,I paid £100 for it and it is amazing for the price. Sorry to say got no further with this problem, can only think have you done the window updates in settings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 On 10/4/2016 at 19:50, SDBS36 said: Hi SDB.Not too worry mate.Thanks very much for trying.Much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDBS36 Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 4 minutes ago, Slacker said: On 10/04/2016 at 19:50, SDBS36 said: Hi SDB.Not too worry mate.Thanks very much for trying.Much appreciated. Hi Slacker will let you know if I hear anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 Thank you again.I am worse than useless with anything that uses electricity! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
054123 Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 On 10/04/2016 at 20:55, BS4 on Tour... said: My company has a box at Wembley and as soon as the match starts they pull blinds down to obscure the view of the pitch and they don't allow drinks in the seats outside the box either. So you can either stay in the box and have a beer while watching the game on TV or sit in the seats outside the box without a drink. I still can't believe this is a thing. It's the most embarrassing thing in sport. I had some Canadian cousins over for a game before Christmas in the south stand hospitality they asked what was going on when the curtains were drawn and literally fell about laughing when I explained the 'law'. It's pathetic that we can't drink whilst watching live football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted April 13, 2016 Report Share Posted April 13, 2016 On 10/04/2016 at 09:50, Three Lions said: If the Atyeo pub happens fans from th Dolman should be able to use it. Facilities in the Atyeo are superior to the Dolman stand now and could be far better. The Dolman facilitie being better are a myth. They are rubbish. Shocking..no shouting/swearing and the pasties you'd think they were made by me mother-in-law....all spud,they are.and don't mention the tea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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