Sweep Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 I had the pleasure of going to the new Wembley yesterday to watch my local team (Stevenage Borough) play in the FA Trophy Final. I must say, even though the stadium came in a millions and millions of pounds over budget and a couple of years late.....................it was worth the wait, what a stadium it is. Without doubt the best stadium I have ever had the privilage to visit. Even thought there were only a shade over 53,000 people there, the atmosphere in the place was superb, as the roof seems to keep all the noise in. Before and during the match there was no problem getting a pint, as they have a superb systems in place, with what seems like hundreds of bars all along the concourses, with pre-poured pints, that just need "topping up", so you are served, and away in a matter of seconds. Priced at ?3.50 a pint as well, I didn't think it was too expensive.........well no more than you would spend in a London pub anyway. Hopefully we can get there at some point in the near future with Bolton, because it is a fantastic place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 Glory hunter! :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffs Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 Three and a half English Pounds for a semi pre-poured pint of fizzy piss? Thank f?ck we didnt get to the cup final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweep Posted May 13, 2007 Author Share Posted May 13, 2007 Glory hunter! :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alibob Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 my dad was looking into going watching morecambe next week to see the new wembley, but has left it too late (in other words he cant be bothered) must admit, I would like to have a nosy round, dont know when Bolton will get there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffs Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 my dad was looking into going watching morecambe next week to see the new wembley, but has left it too late Was he planning on walking there on his hands? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ani Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 Was he planning on walking there on his hands? she lives in wigan needs to apply for a visa, order the pies and get the pony and trap booked up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yossi Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 I had the pleasure of going to the new Wembley yesterday to watch my local team (Stevenage Borough) play in the FA Trophy Final. I must say, even though the stadium came in a millions and millions of pounds over budget and a couple of years late.....................it was worth the wait, what a stadium it is. Without doubt the best stadium I have ever had the privilage to visit. Even thought there were only a shade over 53,000 people there, the atmosphere in the place was superb, as the roof seems to keep all the noise in. Before and during the match there was no problem getting a pint, as they have a superb systems in place, with what seems like hundreds of bars all along the concourses, with pre-poured pints, that just need "topping up", so you are served, and away in a matter of seconds. Priced at ?3.50 a pint as well, I didn't think it was too expensive.........well no more than you would spend in a London pub anyway. Hopefully we can get there at some point in the near future with Bolton, because it is a fantastic place What pubs do you go to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athywhite1958 Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 Off to Wembley for the England v Brazil game, typical England FA playing a fooking friendly 6 days before a qualifier, it also means a trip to darn souf, overnight stay in Harrow on the Hill then home on Saturday, 3 days earning brownie points with 'er indoors then 3 days in Estonia, come on England Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chief wiggum Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 It may be a great stadium, but it is in a fookin awful location, an industrial estate with one way in and out. Imagine the chaos if two northern teams play there in a cup final, where getting on the tube home is not exactly an option. There are no pubs nearby, nothing to do except spend your hard earned on over-priced (?3.50 a pint!) crap in the ground itself. It will make the facilities and car parking around the Reebok seem like paradise. Luckily for us I don't suppose we'll be paying a visit any time soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 (edited) I'm off there next week for the Exeter/Morecambe play off. Heard the Green Man nearby is ok. Any LW (or Yossi) got comments. Edited May 14, 2007 by H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yossi Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 I'm off there next week for the Exeter/Morecambe play off. Heard the Green Man nearby is ok. Any LW (or Yossi) got comments. It's been 26 long years since West Ham went to Wembley! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggy Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 Play-off final next year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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