It is a dedicated away pub so no home fans to speak of. Tours of the stadium are available by request. We didn't play badly and had chances but some poor defensive play seriously let us down. Developer St Modwen has been. At one point it was looking like Id be flying solo, but an old school friend came to my rescue when an off-chance facebook message confirmed he was also going and was looking for someone to go with. Perhaps the most enduring constant in the history of Stoke City Football Club, 'The Vic' sits quietly in the distance, still silhouetted against The Potteries skyline, awaiting its fate, while the dreams and aspirations of thousands of Stoke supporters are focused on the Britannia Stadium. These have been scanned. The bet365 Stadiumis easily accessible from the M6 motorway. Boro fans showed some disquiet to the team and manager as they went in for half time and during the second half. On the drinking front I might try Hanley next time. Otherwise fine. He parked on the street near Stoke Minster which was a long walk but not excessive. El Britannia Stadium es un estadio de ftbol de Stoke-on-Trent, Inglaterra. The guy working on the door here was a complete jobsworth idiot. It costs 5 and you can get to this car park via Stanley Mathews Way from the A50 or Trentham Road. If Stoke increase their charges next year I will happily give the Britannia Stadium a miss. I would highly recommend the steak and kidney pie. My pride and joy at the time was a Mini Metro Turbo purchased a couple of years previously from Messrs Lockwood and Greenwood of Audenshaw, Manchester. A typical modern stadium located away from residential areas. Plus I always love travelling away with West Ham. I have been to both the Victoria Ground and the Britannia Stadiums many times but have always driven up so this time I decided to go on the train. Then big John Ritchie rose majestically into view to head home the winner. There is one way into the ground for away supporters, and one way out which made the fans feel safe. Het e-mailadres wordt niet gepubliceerd. I would go again (that's if we stay up). Very easy, special buses are laid on for visiting fans that run from right outside the train station direct to the Britannia. The stadium was great and I liked how the Stoke fans were friendly but passionate so I would definitely go back again next season. RM EKDK6C - Stoke City V Manchester United 0-0 23rd November 1968. Stoke scored a breakaway goal in injury time to make the points safe and extend our miserable away record at that venue. The cost for parking is 4 per car (no mini buses). The facilities were of good quality and clean and the stewards fine. You can also park at the Harvester itself for a cost of 3. I used to go in the open end just behind the goal. Times change and progress is made and we move on in all walks of life.". Went into the Harvester where I met up with my brother in law, up from Dudley and fellow Scunthorpe Spurs. Last year we drew 2-2 and this year we won 2-1 on the opening day. There were buses waiting outside to take fans back to the railway station but they were packed and the queues were long. But the one thing that stands out in my mind about the day was the cold wind..visiting supporters beware. The other three stands were filled with Stoke fans, not many empty seats at all, and the stand to my left (the West stand) stood out because it was two-tiered and looked very impressive. Handsome devil. It is 4 return. Part of what makes football matches so good, is a great atmosphere. 115 x 75 yards Pitch Type: 7. The stressful journey to the ground and lack of a shuttle bus going back to the station was more than compensated by the one nil victory, which might have been the first time I have seen us win at Stoke, especially as it was the first points and goal I had seen us secure away from home this season (at the fourth attempt!). The other three stands were smaller than the Main Stand and looked plainer in comparison. Everyone from all walks of life, all getting the ale down the in the Old Vic on the corner and enjoying their football. [2] Stoke suffered financial difficulties and dropped out of the league in 1908 and attendances varied during their time out. Supporter Andy Bailey had one in his Kidsgrove garden. Alternatively park in Stoke City Centre and take the Bet365 Stadium Shuttle Bus: Robert Hardy a visiting Norwich City supporter informs me; Weve been to watch the Canaries play at the Britannia Stadium on numerous occasions, and have tried parking at several places in the vicinity of the ground. 3. I had a snack and coffee at the Oatcake, a canal boat converted to a snack bar/takeaway which is moored near the ground, Not many fans as customers most were walking by, but it was good value. Walked to the ground with a couple of Stoke fans we encountered and they were friendly enough. Very good experience except for the football. Second half Watford reduced Stoke to long range efforts and scored a second with a rasping drive from Abdi following a mistake by Wilson. Victoria ground stoke seats No offers posted. Dave Duff: As a Liverpool fan I loved the old Victoria Ground. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. They also disliked Tony Pulis a lot which surprised me a bit. I noticed whilst in there that there were already fans of both clubs, mingling together without a hint of trouble. It started playing up again and told us to exit near the Trafford Centre and through Altrincham and Sale's town centres before we eventually joined the M6 near Knutsford. Click below to begin your paid subscription. However, Brentford being Brentford our keeper thought we'd give them a hand and ran past the ball that was headed back to him to allow Afobe to tap in from a yard out. This was the first time we had met in the Premier League so I was expecting a good atmosphere and a tough game. The 1-1 draw was a fair result and the atmosphere was good. When we returned there were just 4 cars left!! The bet365 Stadium is a good place to watch football, you get a pretty good view of the pitch from pretty much anywhere in the away end, and when its full and bouncing, it can get noisy. I wish I had known that beforehand as I had bought a pie inside the ground before kick off. They offer all types of accommodation to suit all tastes and pockets from; Budget Hotels, Traditional Bed & Breakfast establishments to Five Star Hotels and Serviced Apartments. In the following decades very few changes were made to the ground. It leaves for the match around one hour before kick off. At least you can get a drink/bite to eat nearby though so could be worse. There was only one large screen which is in the corner, which makes it difficult for away fans to view the screen. Straight off the M6 junction and it is there. Over 8,000 turned up at EP for what was a Required fields are marked *, Please read our Terms and Conditions before submission. Although an unplanned visit, the bet365 Stadium has quite a reputation. It only took ten minutes. And there had been scorelines which hadn't even happened Well, it was sold to Farnborough for 5,000 after Dave Kemp was contacted by the non-leaguers' then-owner Simon Hollis. The shuttle bus to the ground (return cost 4 adults) that runs from near the station, also stops at the pub and returns after the game. The Victoria Ground took its name from the nearby Victoria Hotel. The worst excuse not to attend a football game ever! Other than our old mate getting bit on the head by a tarantula spider! I haven't been to the new Stoke ground so that's a winner. Sightlines are excellent as would be expected and there seem to be ample facilities to cope with big crowds. They called for reinforcements, and as a group of around 10 were within reach suddenly a gap appeared in the traffic. 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I got the train to Stoke and on arrival was greeted by very friendly Police officers at the station, who handed us a leaflet detailing the location of away pubs and information about the shuttle bus to and from the ground. It wouldnt be a place I would go back to year after year but definitely worth the visit if you havent been. I can only echo their plosive comments. Stoke seemed as any a pretty modern ground, covered around three corners, except the away end and with it being a bitterly cold November evening and with plenty of wind blowing against us. Initially we joined the M65 near Burnley before the satnav insisted on taking us down towards and along the M60, encircling Manchester, and you can imagine what that was like at rush-hour can't you?! I've been in the Vic amongst 40,000 I think it was against Man City in the FA Cup. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the Britannia stadium? Paying 40 plus your travel to watch your team not even trying is a kick in the teeth. Didnt try the catering. If you require hotel accommodation in the Stoke-on-Trent area then first try a hotel booking service provided by Booking.com. X Upload Photos. Having watched getting on for 3,000 games over the years, at all levels, and in all parts of the country Id seen a fair bit of trouble at grounds and in the surrounding areas, Being involved in it had never held any interest, and Id learned how to pick up the signals that indicated danger to my person and give it a wide berth. We got searched on the way in which is normal in most away grounds.I did though have plastic bottle of tango on me and and the lid was taken off me which was rather inconvenient. It was going to be my third visit to the beautifully named bet365 Stadium (does it become the bet366 Stadium in a leap year!? Then at a set of traffic lights where there is an obvious industrial estate to the right, turn left onto Stanley Matthews Way for the stadium. It is quite an impressive sight however for a new stadium and can be seen from some distance away when you drive past on the main road. Me and my Mrs met some great fellow Rangers fans outside in the garden area. Had no bother with home fans and enjoyed the next hour in there enjoying more beers and our pub grub. The major revamp came in the eighties when the club honoured their legendary player Sir Stanley Matthews along with a two storey stand at the Stoke End. Eventually got home to bed at 3am and then up for college at 7am! this link, Supporting Stockport County: From Carlisle to Brighton and Plymouth to Blyth, ONLY 10 GAMES OVER 5 YEARS BUT A TRULY BITTER RIVALRY. As there is only one way out it was a bit of a wait, but when you get going it flies by! Turnstiles ended up in all manner of places. Parking wise I was a little cheeky, I looked up a parking space about 25 minutes from the ground using the 'just park' app, but from the google street view I could see there were no restrictions on that road. The game was fantastic, very end to end, open, feisty. I walked back along canal again. Finally I got the ball in a panic thinking everyone was waiting for me. The final whistle blew and Wembley beckoned, but of more immediate concern was the exodus from the Boothen End. A Stoke City FC, az Angol Labdarg Liga egyik legregebb csapata, 1863 -ban alakult Stoke Ramblers nven. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the stadium? We drove down from out home in Manchester. In the Summer of 2016, the stadiumwas renamed the bet365 Stadium, in a six-year corporate sponsorship deal. I went into the PowerLeague near the ground with a mate and his family. He wrote: "Ball boy days were great times. Despite this the Sunderland faithful were very loud throughout the game for the full 90 minutes and outsung the home fans, however they didn't really need to get behind a team who was winning so comfortably! So making your way back to the car park or around the ground you were really exposed to the home fans where anything could kick-off but I didnt see any trouble. It was a really good day out for my first visit I'd go back again when we play them next season. We went to the Harvester next to the ground for some food and a few beers. It was an absolute disgrace how bad the traffic was and the cause was a set of traffic lights at the South end of Stanley Matthews way only letting a handful of cars through each time onto a quiet main road. Hot and cold food in the form of pies, chips etc was also available. 01782 592210 Ticket Office: I wish I hadn't bothered. With our promotion challenge well underway I wanted to attend as many matches as possible at the end of the season. The sites Privacy Policy can be accessed by clicking With ELF LYONS JACK HARRIS JACOB HATTON ERYN TETT Just ?3 for members and ?6 for normal people. We stayed for twenty minutes at the rugby club for a drink to let the traffic clear and thought we had been clever but after leaving the car park faced 30 minutes in traffic before we got away from the ground. Never forget it. I always enjoy visiting Stoke. We headed off around 11am from Ickenham after a brief stop at a garage and the usual Tesco extra for the essential supplies. We jumped on a bus right outside the away end, which cost 2 each and was Police escorted straight to the train station which was fantastic. They were undoubtedly not out for a gentle stroll on a pleasant early summer evening. But this was nothing compared to the experience a matter of 7 months later. I was happy to attend any away possible and Stoke was no exception. The locals werent exactly welcoming with open arms but this time we didnt see any problems around the ground. Seller Cat&Chris Address: stoke Contact Seller Seller's Other Items Description A rare opportunity to own a piece of stoke city F. C history. Sign In; Popular. What went up for auction when Stoke left the Victoria Ground Seats from the Vic's Boothen Stand ended up at places including Fulham's Craven Cottage, Whitchurch Alport . I opted for a decent pie and chips for 6. Chelsea FC, Burnley FC. While at Victoria Ground, the frontman became an important part of the legendary Stoke team which won the Football League Cup Final after overcoming Chelsea by a narrow 2-1 score at Wembley Stadium on the 4th of March 1972. Stoke was a great away day and the Sunderland fans made a great atmosphere. It seemed to be in the middle of a retail park with some car showrooms dotted around. DISCOUNTED prices for LONG STAYS + 28 nights = 25% Off + 7 nights = 12% Off 4 Bedroom House (Up to 6 . Klubben spelade p stadion under en obruten period av 119 r innan den flyttade till Britannia Stadium 1997. The Terrace Bar is only five minutes walk from the railway station (turn right out of the station entrance, left at the crossroads and the pub is down on the left) and also shows Sky Sports and offers food too. The entrance to the away end is closed in, so only away fans can get near the turnstiles. Food and drink prices were much the same as at the Albion, with pies and sausage rolls being the hot food option. There was a police presence outside of the pub but overall it was fine. Les meilleures offres pour FFG : tasse de terrain de football inspire de Stoke City Victoria Ground par poterie Foley sont sur eBay Comparez les prix et les spcificits des produits neufs et d'occasion Pleins d'articles en livraison gratuite! Not much character but overall a decent ground. adrift of the Potters by 4 points. Sticky Palms has witnessed a 0-0. . Although the stadium is of a good size, having three corners open to the elements, means that it could be improved further by filling these in at some point in the future. Another ground ticked off and another night of what if's. Plus their booking system is straightforward and easy to use. It replaced Stoke's old Victoria Ground, where they had played for 117 years. We were denied a clear cut penalty and Bojan missed one for Stoke and the 1-0 scoreline was a fair reflection of the game ultimately. During a storm in January 1976 the roof of the Butler Street Stand was blown off. Victoria Road, Fenton, Stoke-On-Trent ST4. We chatted to some Stokies before the match and all seemed friendly enough. The Stadium Guide Present stadiums Europe A-N Austria Belgium Croatia The police and stewards were all very friendly and as usual we filled our allocation. What more could I ask for! . A good day out, even my non-footballing wife enjoyed it! Now, where are the Tottenham Hotspurs U23 playing next? I can hear the echoes every time i look at this one We have 1 possible answer in our database. The Britannia Stadium was born; it cost 15m. The atmosphere was in itself volatile at times, with the locals enraged by some of the referee's decisions. The World Cup was a nice distraction, Its Coming Home and all that, but theres nothing quite like proper football. Clapton Community FC vs Newhaven takes place at the Old Spotted Dog Ground at 2pm on Sunday March 5 2023. There was lots of traffic on the way out of the car park, which we were stuck in for about 15 minutes. riccileaks Youth Player Posts: 490 Victoria ground seating Jul 1, 2020 21:15:08 GMT via mobile . This is outside The Terrace pub which serves away supporters. Unlike many modern stadiums, the Bet365 Stadium is not . 1960), H. Cholmondeley-Pennell Modern Fishing Salmon & Trout Book 1901, Illustrated Catalogue Of Electrical Materials, James A. Henshall Black Bass Angling & Fly Fishing Tools Tackle & Implem, Wright And Ditson's Catalogue Of Fine Athletic Goods, Modern Fishing Lure Collectibles Volume II, 2023 - WorthPoint Corporation | 5 Concourse Parkway NE, Suite 2900. With the match ticket, travel, food etc, it probably cost me less than 35, which is not too bad for a day at the football. 15 quid to watch a glorified kickabout was my dads way of politely declining my offer. We were just the better team. 1997 Undersoil Heating: It is around a 20 minute walk to the away turnstiles from the Club. I had heard that the bet365 Stadium was a ground that generated a loud atmosphere and that Stoke fans are famous for there noise, it's also one of the shorter away trips of the season! I went into a Wetherspoons pub that had plenty of home fans inside, but no problems. Q-railing West Stand (Lower Centre): You Rs!!! In 1935 a new main stand, the Butler Street Stand, was built. The concourse for the away supporters is not that big and does get congested, though this is eased at half time by the stewards opening the gates to allow supporters access to the Coach Park area primarily for smokers and the burger van! 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The away fans area outside the ground is fenced off to keep the fans apart. I always enjoy away days following the Boro and the bet365 Stadium was a ground that I had never been to before. It was a shame about the results, I would like to go next season and hopefully see Chelsea win. Two weeks without seeing the Rangers is always hard, so imagine what Im like in the summer months! A complete renovation of Victoria Ground would have been too expensive. Signs, memorabilia and parts of the old pitch sold off for 12.50 a square yard but you had to dig it out yourself are still being manicured as lawns across the land, except the centre-spot, which was dug up and re-laid in Trentham Lakes.