Norn Iron Posted November 23, 2023 Report Share Posted November 23, 2023 Gigg Lane, Bury. Great pub -The Bear And Rugged Staff. Always made welcome and they even served us free sandwiches after one visit. As for the ground, well it's not exactly Ashton Gate or Wembley but it has home fans with passion and they deserve to be back in the top 4 divisions asap. But if the Bear and Rugged Staff has closed... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedred31 Posted November 23, 2023 Report Share Posted November 23, 2023 Cambridge U- ground was pretty poor, but the walk across the water meadow and that little bridge over the stream… Also Aldershot years ago- all the turnstiles were at one end and you could walk all the way around the ground. Most memorable- bizarre: that extraordinary walk to the away end at Vicarage Rd/ Watford. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted November 23, 2023 Report Share Posted November 23, 2023 Griffin Park was always a good watch but no bloody smoking area or alcohol served inside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted November 23, 2023 Report Share Posted November 23, 2023 Can't argue with anyone who has mentioned Griffin Park, I will add a new one in to the mix based purely on their 'exotic food options', the Bescott. A van-tipping-balti-pie utopia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted November 23, 2023 Report Share Posted November 23, 2023 Pisa Enough said! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted November 23, 2023 Report Share Posted November 23, 2023 City men: a part of me really enjoyed Upton Park/Boleyn Ground. Only got to go there once but glad I did City women: Dripping Pan in Lewes. A ground that seems to be below ground level, and has a cool feel to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul james Posted November 23, 2023 Report Share Posted November 23, 2023 We won there and knocked out Liverpool thanks to Tinnion's goal and we played very well that game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richwwtk Posted November 24, 2023 Report Share Posted November 24, 2023 (edited) Griffin Park was the greatest away end in the league, although I do seem to remember they put us at the opposite end for a couple of years at some point? My personal favourite was Ipswich, that felt like a proper ground to me. Edited November 24, 2023 by richwwtk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted November 24, 2023 Report Share Posted November 24, 2023 Griffin Park was the best. Of stadia that still exist and I've been to - I really enjoyed the Pirelli in Burton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Louie louie Posted November 24, 2023 Report Share Posted November 24, 2023 Gigg lane, saltergate and my fave Springfield park, dont make them like that no nore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted November 24, 2023 Report Share Posted November 24, 2023 58 minutes ago, richwwtk said: Griffin Park was the greatest away end in the league, although I do seem to remember they put us at the opposite end for a couple of years at some point? Griffin Park was the away ground that I visited more than any. I remember getting soaked in the old open end several times. The pubs on each corner was one of the attractions. I liked the Ricoh where Coventry played - City always did well there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisherrich Posted November 24, 2023 Report Share Posted November 24, 2023 2 minutes ago, Robbored said: Griffin Park was the away ground that I visited more than any. I remember getting soaked in the old open end several times. The pubs on each corner was one of the attractions. I liked the Ricoh where Coventry played - City always did well there. Always found the Ricoh completely soulless, a bit like AG is currently. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaverface Posted November 24, 2023 Report Share Posted November 24, 2023 I agree with a fair few of the comments already. I think Leicester, Derby, Brentford in their old grounds were always good - probably due to our results rather than the grounds themselves However, I also liked a few of these others (pre-development) where we had good results on the day, but stood on cold, crumbling, dilapidated terracing - but you could sense the history of the club, but due to low crowds when playing us, felt like the stadiums belonged in a bygone era: Barnsley, Blackpool, Wolves, Watford, Millwall, Portsmouth, Newcastle(Keegans first game as manager was brilliant) - but all would've been rocking when full to the brim. I would've loved to have gone to Stokes, Huddersfield, Boltons, Charltons grounds when at the height of their full terracing. Unfortunately, I've only ever done their new builds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
You Do The Dziekanowski Posted November 24, 2023 Report Share Posted November 24, 2023 Surprised it hasn’t been mentioned yet. But Meadow Lane is very good ground. Plenty of pubs nearby with a short walk from the centre to ground. Overall the ground is a perfect take on a rejuvenated old ground. Prefer it to the City Ground. Mainly because we’ve had more luck at County over Forest! Also enjoyed Carlisle, but that’s probably because of the journey up on the train more than anything else. Third on my list is probably Bramall Lane, good atmosphere with that bloody Chip Butty song. Nice ground and we seem to always take a decent number there and seem to do okay there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glastored Posted November 24, 2023 Report Share Posted November 24, 2023 3 minutes ago, beaverface said: I agree with a fair few of the comments already. I think Leicester, Derby, Brentford in their old grounds were always good - probably due to our results rather than the grounds themselves However, I also liked a few of these others (pre-development) where we had good results on the day, but stood on cold, crumbling, dilapidated terracing - but you could sense the history of the club, but due to low crowds when playing us, felt like the stadiums belonged in a bygone era: Barnsley, Blackpool, Wolves, Watford, Millwall, Portsmouth, Newcastle(Keegans first game as manager was brilliant) - but all would've been rocking when full to the brim. I would've loved to have gone to Stokes, Huddersfield, Boltons, Charltons grounds when at the height of their full terracing. Unfortunately, I've only ever done their new builds I remember going to Huddersfield’s old Leeds Road ground in the Sixties and recall that the toilet consisted of a single wall painted black, open to view! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaverface Posted November 24, 2023 Report Share Posted November 24, 2023 24 minutes ago, glastored said: I remember going to Huddersfield’s old Leeds Road ground in the Sixties and recall that the toilet consisted of a single wall painted black, open to view! Not far off the old East End toilets at Ashton Gate then ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted November 24, 2023 Report Share Posted November 24, 2023 1 hour ago, fisherrich said: Always found the Ricoh completely soulless, a bit like AG is currently. I liked the ‘D’ shape of the stadium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillies Downs Leeds Posted November 24, 2023 Report Share Posted November 24, 2023 As some others have mentioned, Upton Park for me, real good atmospheric ground especially the evening fixtures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Tootle Posted November 24, 2023 Report Share Posted November 24, 2023 I liked molineux when I went there in 2013. Nicely modernised historic ground. Tremendous atmosphere from the home fans in the second half where we capitulated after having taken the lead through one of the most hilarious own goals I’ve seen live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisherrich Posted November 24, 2023 Report Share Posted November 24, 2023 1 hour ago, Tony Tootle said: I liked molineux when I went there in 2013. Nicely modernised historic ground. Tremendous atmosphere from the home fans in the second half where we capitulated after having taken the lead through one of the most hilarious own goals I’ve seen live. Forgot Molyneux - The “Wooly Bully” chant for Steve Bull was deafening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baba Yaga Posted November 24, 2023 Report Share Posted November 24, 2023 I like to feel like I am in an old ground but I still want a decent view. Have been to less than half of championship grounds but I would say from those Hillsborough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Louie louie Posted November 24, 2023 Report Share Posted November 24, 2023 36 minutes ago, Baba Yaga said: I like to feel like I am in an old ground but I still want a decent view. Have been to less than half of championship grounds but I would say from those Hillsborough. Recall going there one year, around the pulis era, think it was a fa cup game and ten minutes before the end it came on the tannoy due to all the buses being trashed, there is no transport back to the station, was freezing too 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chivs Posted November 24, 2023 Report Share Posted November 24, 2023 For some reason, I have a fondness for grounds that are rooted in the community. The reverse is that I generally detest those out of town monstrosities like Cardiff Tescos, Reading Business Park, and Coventry somewhere random. I like Wigan's old ground whose away end could be charitably described as a grass terrace but more accurately described as a "mud slope". Great stuff. One of my other favourites is Leyton Orient. If I recall correctly, one side of the ground is a set of flats that directly overlook the pitch. I always wondered if those flats were cheaper or more expensive given they were looking at the Orient... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie andrews Posted November 24, 2023 Report Share Posted November 24, 2023 2 minutes ago, Oh Louie louie said: Recall going there one year, around the pulis era, think it was a fa cup game and ten minutes before the end it came on the tannoy due to all the buses being trashed, there is no transport back to the station, was freezing too Even colder and "livelier" a few years after during wilson era.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red_Alligator Posted November 24, 2023 Report Share Posted November 24, 2023 Wembley (old and new), Anfield. I agree with others re Fulham and Brentford too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted November 24, 2023 Report Share Posted November 24, 2023 There's something special about going to an old style English stadium. Places like Millmoor, Rotherham's old ground surrounded by scrap dealers and pubs selling great tasting beer at ridiculously cheap prices. The Baseball ground, Edgar street and the very much mentioned Griffin park were other favourites. I can't explain what it is about these, now quite rare, run down dumps that does it for me. Eastville always had a similar feel with an added edge. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reigate Red Posted November 24, 2023 Report Share Posted November 24, 2023 50 minutes ago, Chivs said: One of my other favourites is Leyton Orient. If I recall correctly, one side of the ground is a set of flats that directly overlook the pitch. I always wondered if those flats were cheaper or more expensive given they were looking at the Orient... I remember from our last visit there that the flats are in the corners of the ground and have balconies that look out over the pitch. You could almost see what they were cooking! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeneys Penalties Posted November 24, 2023 Report Share Posted November 24, 2023 The Baseball Ground had a terrific atmosphere, but enjoyed visits to Wolves, Blues and Villa Park too. The best? Anfield.... and THAT night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Louie louie Posted November 24, 2023 Report Share Posted November 24, 2023 There was a pub outside Rotherhams ground, think it was called the moor, or mill, it was like that pub in American werewolf in London when we walked in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted November 24, 2023 Report Share Posted November 24, 2023 1 minute ago, Oh Louie louie said: There was a pub outside Rotherhams ground, think it was called the moor, or mill, it was like that pub in American werewolf in London when we walked in Was it Millmoor that had a sort of Club/bar/disco attached to the ground? Sure we went in before a game one year. Might be mixing it up with somewhere else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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