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Appy

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If anyone on this thread has not been to the Withdean, then they cannot be expected to understand how truly awful it is.

 

It is almost all temporary stands, all of which much further form the pitch than "normal" football grounds because of the running track - the home stand behind the goal is way back from the pitch but at least you can choose to sit high up, the away stand is ditto for distance, but very low and you seriously DO NEED BINOCULARS!!!

 

Only one stand has any cover at all, so if you were thinking of buying a season ticket you're gonna be soaked to the skin at least half-a-dozen times in a season,which is no fun at all if you're over 40. Even the teams have to change in the sports centre about 100 yards away from the ground and then walk across just before the match. Did I mention the atmosphere...? No? Well, that would be because there isn't one - virtually no organised crowd participation (to speak of) - certainly if you compare to how an enclosed stadium like St Mary's get's rockin some days.

 

It is seriously, seriously bad. I think that the Seagulls have done bloody well to maintain any nucleus of supporters at all, over the last 7 years. I know people who actually paid more money to sit (under cover, at least) at Nottarf Krap and watch Premiership football, even though they were Seagull supporters at heart. They were waiting until they could watch their preferred team in a proper stadium.

 

As a South coast football fan I am genuinely pleased for the Seagulls - not only that they have a fine stadium for next season, and that it looks like they're going to fill it, but that they can celebrate by playing in the next league up. All we have to do, to give the story a happy ending, is ensure that we go up with 'em.

 

I didn't read all that, but i went last year, i was expecting it not be as awful as people say, well it is worse.

dickyhale

dickyhale

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Would you be as willing to watch Saints if you had views like this?

 

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Did last year on a Thursday night. Terriable ground....Plus dont forget your binoculars or RAIN coat and leave plenty of time to park

CanadaSaint

CanadaSaint

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The home end sells out every week. Away followings are generally awful, understandable given the shocking view you get.

 

Wont dig up all the news items, but one example - http://www.seagulls.co.uk/page/Latest/0,,10433~2319059,00.html - Swindon game sold out, attendance 7,562 (298 away).

 

Thanks - even though that link is dead ;). All the more credit to you guys because it can't be easy playing there, with the crowd almost in a different time zone.

 

But the 7,400 average makes me think that the more resourceful Saints fans will find a way of getting tickets, even if they're among the Brighton fans, so hopefully there won't be any problems.

Matthew Le God

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But the 7,400 average makes me think that the more resourceful Saints fans will find a way of getting tickets, even if they're among the Brighton fans, so hopefully there won't be any problems.

 

The game has already sold out in the Brighton end. Saints fans won't be able to infiltrate them.

 

In fact every game is sold out in the home ends...

 

http://www.seagulls.talent-sport.co.uk/PagesPublic/ProductBrowse/productHome.aspx

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West End Saint

West End Saint

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I went last season rubbish ground rubbish view could not see anything when the play is up the far end crap atmosphere open to the elements but it is going to be a really important game so is a must attend event.

 

There was a big away following last season so I guess we will sell out fast but the sooner they are in there new ground the better as the withdean is pants

rpb

rpb

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Did SFC not get more spectators when they moved to St Mary's from the Dell

 

But we used to fill the Dell regularly.

fanimal

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We went last year and stood in the front row centre, so saw the whole game through the net - had little idea of what was going on unless the ball was up this end in the box! It truly is terrible, the only thing in its favour this year is that they are bound to lose one at home at some point, so why not us, like at Norwich last season?

Appy

Appy

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They gave us 10% of their capacity which is fine. What's the problem? Some serious mongs on here that seem to expect clubs to give saints some special treatment.

 

We are a massive club though ;).

 

But seriously, i'll be going, but the people that miss out, won't be missing out on much.

The9

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It's horrendous, I went in 2005/6 when we were waiting for the Brighton thrashing to turn our season back around after shipping out 10000 players when Burley took over. Shockingly we actually won, not that we could tell.

 

I'm still keen to go this season though, the missus hasn't been yet and it'll be her last chance to see what a craphole it is.

 

If you don't go, you're not missing much, even in the current situation !

alehouseboys

alehouseboys

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Their new stadium is bloody good though

 

It is a very nice looking (little;)) stadium, bit rural tho', can't see it being to much fun trying to get a drink at that fixture.

 

bhan.jpg

 

Let's hope it doesn't just become another out-in-the-middle-of-nowhere-soulless-place to watch football.

Chez

Chez

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It is a very nice looking (little;)) stadium, bit rural tho', can't see it being to much fun trying to get a drink at that fixture.

 

bhan.jpg

 

Let's hope it doesn't just become another out-in-the-middle-of-nowhere-soulless-place to watch football.

 

looks a parking nightmare

Alanh

Alanh

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looks a parking nightmare

 

Stanmer train station is just across the road from stadium, Brighton to Lewes line. Probably best to park in Brighton or Lewes and get the train in.

Toadhall Saint

Toadhall Saint

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Would we offer Pompey more than 10% for a league game when we could easily sell out the 29,000 home seats? No

 

**** me MLG you'ed start an argument in a tin can! Irrespective of % its a pathetic amount. As to that lot down the road i'd give them 10% of nothing.

stockportsaint

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After tonight's win at the Daggers, they only need another 9 points max to go up, assuming we & Huddersfield don't drop any points. Since they have 4 games before we play them, and we have 5, it's quite likely they'll be promoted before they play them, and might just take their foot off the gas. However, they currently only need 13 points to secure the title, so they probably won't.

Saints foreva

Saints foreva

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After tonight's win at the Daggers, they only need another 9 points max to go up, assuming we & Huddersfield don't drop any points. Since they have 4 games before we play them, and we have 5, it's quite likely they'll be promoted before they play them, and might just take their foot off the gas. However, they currently only need 13 points to secure the title, so they probably won't.

 

I'm more worried about Brighton taking their foot off the gas for when they play Huddersfield. They will have promotion and the title in the bag by then.

Ken Tone

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Which is probably why the Brighton chairman decided to fund it out of his own pocket.

 

Yeah I read that, but has he actually paid for it as a gift, orhas he formally lent the money, as Abramovitch did at Chelsea? Makes a big difference if he loses interest later.

 

Putting aside all the recent nonsense about a largely non-existent and manufactured rivalry, and Adkins's perfectly normal managerial comments, I am genuinely pleased for Brighton fans. They've had a really tough deal for years. What is it -- 7 years in a local municipal ahtletics stadium after god knows how many years travelling to Gillingham for 'home' games? Brighton is a solid second division football club town. They should do fine in the championship. It's just a shame that they've spent such a huge sum on a fancy-looking stadium but still ended up with such a low capacity --even if they have a good run and manage a further promotion, they will never be able to support premier league long term on 22,500 max crowds.

hasper57saint

hasper57saint

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I insist on 'copyright' for my 'Binoculars reference'* in a much earlier post. However, have a good shufti at the pic from the 'away end' and believe me it is C - RAP. I'm long-sighted but find it difficult to see what is happening at the opposite end. The sooner we are out of this League the better. I look forward to visiting their 'new ground' next season.

* For those of you who remember I referred to the 'away tickets' having the request that 'all visiting fans to bring binoculars' printed on the bottom of each ticket.

fire&skill

fire&skill

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Yeah I read that, but has he actually paid for it as a gift, orhas he formally lent the money, as Abramovitch did at Chelsea? Makes a big difference if he loses interest later.

 

His family have been involved in the club since the early 70s, so he's a fan. Apparently, he's paid for the stadium [and is putting up the funds for new training facilities] with an unsecured loan until 2023; you're right though, finances of this scale are very fragile I'd imagine and if somebody does come knocking in the future . . .

 

looks a parking nightmare

 

Yep - you're not wrong. There are park and rides and as mentioned earlier a train station right next door. There's only one pub in the village but the plan is to keep the concourses open for a couple of hours after the game with the food bars and beer bars [more importantly] kept open - train and park and ride departure times will be shown on the tv screens showing Sky Sports evening matches. The away end will also be 'themed' with lighting and legends from the away team pix all over the place; the idea being that it'll be a ground away supporters will want to come back to and - more importantly - not want to smash up.

 

Hope this helps - see you next season - in the Championship :smile:

south

south

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Yeah I read that, but has he actually paid for it as a gift.

 

Formally lent but he is unlikely to see the money back unless he sells the club.

Griffo

Griffo

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His family have been involved in the club since the early 70s, so he's a fan. Apparently, he's paid for the stadium [and is putting up the funds for new training facilities] with an unsecured loan until 2023; you're right though, finances of this scale are very fragile I'd imagine and if somebody does come knocking in the future . . .

 

Yep - you're not wrong. There are park and rides and as mentioned earlier a train station right next door. There's only one pub in the village but the plan is to keep the concourses open for a couple of hours after the game with the food bars and beer bars [more importantly] kept open - train and park and ride departure times will be shown on the tv screens showing Sky Sports evening matches. The away end will also be 'themed' with lighting and legends from the away team pix all over the place; the idea being that it'll be a ground away supporters will want to come back to and - more importantly - not want to smash up.

 

Hope this helps - see you next season - in the Championship :smile:

 

The whole idea of putting pictures up related to the away team and lighting the concourse in the away teams' colours is one of the worst ideas I've ever heard. What is football coming to..

south

south

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The whole idea of putting pictures up related to the away team and lighting the concourse in the away teams' colours is one of the worst ideas I've ever heard. What is football coming to..

 

You only visit one or two away grounds a season and you look at your Brighton away game.

 

1) The ground looks quite an attractive place for a beer for the game because the concourses are huge, attractively finished and there are even one or more of your home town beers on sale.

 

2) You have a padded seat and ample leg room

 

3) They play your clubs videos before the game

 

4) You are treated from the off as a guest rather than a potential problem.

 

If you do decide to choose Brighton, I'm sure they will be more than happy to accept your money.

Griffo

Griffo

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You only visit one or two away grounds a season and you look at your Brighton away game.

 

1) The ground looks quite an attractive place for a beer for the game because the concourses are huge, attractively finished and there are even one or more of your home town beers on sale.

 

2) You have a padded seat and ample leg room

 

3) They play your clubs videos before the game

 

4) You are treated from the off as a guest rather than a potential problem.

 

If you do decide to choose Brighton, I'm sure they will be more than happy to accept your money.

 

It's just all that's wrong with football nowadays. I would prefer to go to a ground where we're treated to hate from the home fans and a hostile atmosphere.

scott_saints

scott_saints

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It's just all that's wrong with football nowadays. I would prefer to go to a ground where we're treated to hate from the home fans and a hostile atmosphere.

 

+1

 

I'd be more inclied to smash up a stadium if they had pictures of Saints players etc everywhere.

fire&skill

fire&skill

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The whole idea of putting pictures up related to the away team and lighting the concourse in the away teams' colours is one of the worst ideas I've ever heard. What is football coming to..

 

Footballs coming to treating people like sentient human beings and giving them some bang for their bucks, thank goodness. I don't actually like feeling dread and discomfort when I watch football; sorry if that makes me a 'yuppie'.

 

Having been to the breeze block hell of Stoke [eight mile queue for a warm coke], St Mary's [which at least is a bit spacious], Bournemouth and Brentford [where the bogs are right next door to the over-priced pie stand], and being coralled like extras from 'Schindler's List', I'm glad that clubs like Brighton are looking to make it a good experience. Bristol Rovers ground on the other hand was hardly state of the art but it was friendly, welcoming and sold chicken balti pies to die for.

JRM

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I had a look at trains for easter weekend and because of engineering works it is recommending to go from Eastleigh, changing at FRATTON and then onto Brighton.

 

the SKATES are at HOME that day to SWANSEA whose fans may also be travelling in the same direction as us if they come by train.

 

could be interesting.

 

In regards to Brighton's new ground, it sounds ******** ****. Middle of bloody nowhere with no decent pubs nearby, who wants to drink on a concourse!! F8ck that, decent pubs are a requirement near a football ground, not remotely interested in padded seats and leg room, we'll be standing anyway.

hamster

hamster

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+1

 

I'd be more inclied to smash up a stadium if they had pictures of Saints players etc everywhere.

 

Wonder if Don Cortese will hire some henchmen to do exactly that if they haven't paid to use them?

 

What a liberty. Oops, my mistake, that's Swansea isn't it.

alehouseboys

alehouseboys

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'tis true that we have to change at Fratton on the way to Brighton. Should be fun.

 

I'm sure the old bill will be out in force there.

 

We were always told they'd be waiting at fartton every time we went down to Brighton in the late 70s/early 80s but they never did. I can only recall the odd thing being thrown at the trains as we travelled through 'PO' territory.

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