It wasnt intimidating in my opinion but loud. You won't beat that in my opinion.". It was a shame about the results, I would like to go next season and hopefully see Chelsea win. If you are intending parking in this area then from Junction 15 proceed along the A500, passing the junction with the A34. It was 25 years ago today that Stoke City played their final league game at the Victoria Ground - but the memories don't seem to be fading. Both are proving very popular on matchdays! That would be beacuse mine ARE NOT RESTORED, the only thing that has been done to them since they left the vic, is some clear weather proof varnish, some black hammerite on the metal, some grease on the tilt mechanism, and attached to some wood. I read some comments saying it took a while to get back onto the A50 from the car parking near the stadium, however, we found it very easy, we were back on the M6 within 15 minutes of leaving the car park. Just before the break Jamie Mackie and Shaun Wright-Phillips played some lovely link-up play before Mackie teed off Luke Young to smash us in front 2-1. There were two good sized grandstands and an extra wooden one which was situated opposite the main stand and could hold 1,000 supporters. The journey from there up to Stoke took us 2 and a half hours with no stop offs. We took the scenic route, along the Trent-Mersey canal. After that match several low-key matches were still played at the ground, and the actual last match was a pre-season friendly against Coventry City. I miss the likes of Filbert Street, Maine Road, the Dell, Baseball Ground, Highbury, Upton Park and soon to be White Hart Lane. [2] By 1930 Stoke had added 'City' to their name and the Boothen End was terraced and later covered, and consequently the ground lost its oval shape. I have never been to Stoke before and curiosity got the better of me. The journey was quick until the M6 north of Birmingham as roadworks and average speed cameras slowed it right down. During a storm in January 1976 the roof of the Butler Street Stand was blown off. Go past the Bengal Indian Restaurant and after about a mile you will reach a small roundabout that on the right has the entrance to Trentham Awakes (previously known as Trentham Gardens). I always enjoy away days following the Boro and the bet365 Stadium was a ground that I had never been to before. It took about ten minutes to get from the station to the Harvester near the ground and cost 6. Like lots of out of town stadiums, there is little sense of occasion as you approach. The mounted division of Staffordshires finest emerged at the corner of the ground nearest to us and drove the invaders back to the half way line. Didnt even see a steward during the game and there were no problems. [1] At the time of its demolition it was the oldest operational ground in the Football League. After another pointless international break, I was looking forward to seeing some proper Premier League action. [4], The Victoria Ground was demolished in June 1997 and the site stood empty for over 20-years until a housing development was built in 2019 named Victoria Park with the streets named after former Stoke players and managers.[5]. The rest of the stadium is comprised of three single tiered stands that extend around two corners of the stadium. Cant honestly say that I didn't come within 30 yards of a Stoke fan either before, during or after the match. RM KFPCJP - aerial view of Stoke City Bet365 Stadium, UK. After the game, the buses back to Stoke line up behind the Novus Stand which is just a short walk from where the away fans are situated. At the other end of the pitch stood the Boothen End, an impressive covered terrace which housed the more vociferous of the Potters support. Something went wrong, please try again later. In the 89th minute the guy sitting next to me made me crack up. Original seats from the Victoria ground lovingly restored and ready for your home or garden. After the game we werent sure where we had to catch bus back to Hanley.
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