Arsenal Football Club The steak & ale pie was delicious, and my granddaughter said her chicken & mushroom pie was also very good. Check out our exclusive Wallpapers for desktop and mobile today! When the draw for the third round of the League Cup was made, it was the one tie I was dreaming of. And I'd never visited the Emirates Stadium before so was very much looking forward to this game. The 500 Club is located in the North East Quadrant (NE3426) and offer superb seats with an informal hospitality, making it the perfect match day experience at the Old Trafford. It was Transfer Deadline Day so the concourse was showing Sky Sports and the latest transfer news. After about 30 minutes things had quietened down and we got seats on the tube back to Hatton Cross. The Arsenal players sunk to the floor like a team who'd just lost the World Cup at the end. Old Trafford stadium was originally built in 1909and was last renovated in 2006. (as at 3/3/16). Card Payments are accepted for food and drink inside the stadium. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. There are not any car parks that are nearby to the Emirates, so we drove into Bromley (South London) and took the train up to North London. I hate being overcritical, but the Emirates suffers from the tourist fans syndrome. It has been a couple of seasons since Norwich were able to play one of the top teams in England, and a cup tie under the lights against Arsenal was not something to miss. The Police also do a good job of controlling the flow of the numbers of fans onto the station. The seats seemed very comfortable but the seat numbers are below the seat, which seems daft to me. There isn't really a 'bad seat' in the house but it depends what you want from it. The huge Arsenal badges on the exterior and the legends pictures and statues of former players were a nice touch too. Only sporadic reports of Arsenal fans fighting amongst themselves as in general the Arsenal fans were a generous lot, wishing us well and bemoaning the general lack of fight from their own players. Arsenal get one back thanks to a tremendous effort move including a back heel from Ozil that opens the defence and a cool finish from Welbeck. There was no opportunity to take a selfie with the stadium as a back-drop as the 5000 travelling Doncaster fans were certainly making the most of the occasion. As soon as the players came out the hairs on the back of my neck stood up imaging the feeling those guys must have coming out of the tunnel to play in front of 60,000 people. The art deco exteriors still provide a certain charm and reinforce the fact that this was a truly iconic ground, which is in part, still here for all to see. Described as "beautiful" and "intimidating" by architect Christopher Lee of Populous, the Emirates Stadium is a four-tiered bowl. The upper and lower parts of the stadium feature standard seating. . Facebook. Fans are still prohibited from attending indoor sports events for counties in the orange tier . Afterwards, we went for a walk around Regent Street, before heading back to Green Park to take the tube to Arsenal. There were no home/away splits for this game and only a few token voices cheering when teams read out. I'm still awaiting to see my first Wolves win at the ground but will keep trying. The exact number of available tickets at each venue is also bound by the states physical-distancing mandates. We travelled on one of the supporters coaches which are parked in cordoned-off Queensland Street, immediately adjacent to the away fans entrances, so it couldn't have been easier to access the Emirates Stadium. Without question, in my view, The Emirates is a must see ground. I didnt think it was too bad, bearing in mind QPR arent a big London derby for Arsenal. Arsenal matches fall into three pricing categories. What you did before the game pub/chippy. I traveled with fellow City fans on the club organised supporters coaches. Each block starts with a letter, followed by 2 or 3 digits. The "wow factor" was eleven out of ten! Then take one of the large bridges over the railway line to the stadium. In an American Stadium, these might be the most desirable seats since they are closes to the middle of the field ("the 50 . For us Palace fans, it was a great game and a great result. Its clean and tidy with plenty of room to move around without being crushed and its progress so it had to happen. As a southern Wolves fan, I had more Arsenal fans than any other club growing up and with the FA semi-final defeat in 98 when I was at school Arsenal are more disliked than all three Birmingham clubs combined! . By 1969, 5,500 Seats had been installed in the West Stands lower tier. Look up at what remain of the West stand, close your eyes, and you can only imagine how electric it must have been on a match day. Reminds me why I no longer bother with Internationals at Wembley. According to the state, Los Angeles County is experiencing a new COVID-19 case rate of 3.1 per 100,000 residents and a test positivity rate of 1.5 percent. An amazing day out for Watford fans, and very easy logistics. Living in Scotland I do not see many Southampton games so this was a chance to catch up with family and visit the Emirates. Arguably the best seats in the house (after the VIP options), the long-side lower tier category tickets offer the best view of the match. We took our time leaving and we slowly walked back in the direction of the Arsenal Underground station. 22. row. Its also with regret that there are many stadiums, now confined to the history books, which I never had the chance to visit. Away fans at Arsenals ground, the Emirates Stadium, are housed in the lower tier of the South East corner. Woolwich Arsenal moved from the Manor Ground in Plumstead to Highbury in 1913 and dropped the Woolwich to reflect the move away 10 miles Northwest. It was a brilliant game (obviously), and possibly the best away day this season. Tube to Arsenal station, just around the corner from the Emirates Stadium. The iconic Emirates Stadium - home to Arsenal since 2006. The lower tier holds 24425 the upper tier 26646 and club level. How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking? Getting back to the coaches was very quick there followed quite a long delay until the Police deemed the crowds to have dispersed enough to allow the coaches to leave. Instead, I walked about 10 minutes towards Highbury and Islington station (served by London Overground and the Victoria Line) which was surprisingly quiet, especially considering that the Victoria Line seemed a lot quicker for getting back to central London compared to the Piccadilly line. There was some banter with the fans on the left of the away section and the home fans in parts did stand up occasionally singing. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc.. I travelled by coach from the Hawthorns on the official club travel. We headed to Kings Cross to find a pub and to chill out for an hour and a half. We were seated in the last but one row from the back of the lower tier, under the overhanging second tier. Los Angeles and Orange counties began the month in the most restrictive (purple) tier. I didnt test the pies because of how expensive they were! On exiting the station turn right and follow Drayton Park Road around to the left. Club: Arsenal FC | Opening: 2006 | Capacity: 60,361 seats. Internally it also felt very corporate and heavily Arsenal branded, as is the way in the modern world! Leeds went one nil up thanks to a Snodgrass penalty shortly after half time, this created ecstasy in the away end, with all 8,000 of us bouncing around. The usual loud noise from the 8,000 travelling Leeds fans. On this occasion, the Arsenal fans did not seem to make much noise. I normally travel by train but as the last train back to Swansea left Paddington at 22:45 (roughly one hour after the game) I decided against this and travelled via the official coaches. Half time and 70% possession for the Gunners but no shots on target. The most basic Red level membership currently costs 33.00 and with it tickets will generally be available in pre-sale. It was the first Palace win away to Arsenal for 25 years, and their first ever win at the Emirates. The best seats at Arsenal are those in block 5, it's the lower tier northbank corner directl opposite the away. There was no pause in the dull sickly red colour of the entire seating areas. We ended up standing for most of the game. The many murals of club legends inside and outside of the ground, as well as the named bridges and statutes of former greats ensure that the stadium remembers the past whilst also having its own identity. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. As expected, Arsenal constantly pounded the Albion on the field, but it was disappointing to go down to a single goal three minutes from time. Open on the 14th of August 1993, the new North Bank costing 14m, with 12,400 seats over two tiers was applauded for its fans concourse and facilities which included a club boutique, games arcade, museum, cocktail bar and bond holders restaurant as well as its external Art Deco styling similar to Ferriers East and West Stands built 60 years previous. The Russell Group hurt/heal game (Part 5), The Cambridge College Hurt/Heal Game [part 2], First Step decomposition? We enjoyed a few beers and some Nachos and relaxed talking rubbish. One of Englands newfootball cathedrals. There are though lots of merchandise and burger and chip stalls on the brief walk to the stadium. . Too corporate, too sterile, too far from the action. Venues; Teams; Concerts; Theatre; Other Events; Use Map; More Photos. The reason it's so good; atmosphere. All Rights Reserved. 4. A visit to the Emirates Stadium was supposed to be my last stadium completing the 92. There are a few pubs and cafs in the immediate surroundings of the stadium, which is mainly residential, and some options to eat and drink along Holloway Road and Highbury Park road. If thats the case an overnight stay might appeal. 8.60 for two bottles of Carlsberg! If anything is incorrect or you have something to add, please e-mail me at:contact@footballgroundguide.comand Ill update the guide. Having gone to Old Trafford last season to see Leeds knock out Man Utd, I didn't want to miss out on a similar occasion this year. The traditional pub for away supporters is the Drayton Park, which is located near to Arsenal tube station and Drayton Park railway station. After considering various options (including purchasing Wembley Stadium), the club bought an industrial and waste disposal estate in Ashburton Grove in 2000. However, watching the game again that evening they did seem louder and I think being in with a lot of noisy Chelsea fans and being tucked away under an overhang may have made it seem quieter. An extensive residents only parking scheme operates around the stadium on matchdays. Then Leon Britton bundled his way into box the causing a pin-ball style own goal by Flamini in injury time 2-2! We walked to Finsbury Park tube station, which must have taken about 20 minutes, and then got the Victoria line all the way down to Victoria Station. The facilities here were really good. Despite the impressive nature of the stadium, in my opinion the stadium has a major design flaw: The lower tier seats have a very shallow rake which means that when the play is in the area in front of those seats, everyone stands up to see. Amazing experience though! What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the Emirates Stadium? Sat in the away end, good view from the seat and some great atmosphere from the Brighton fans . Along with the completion of the North Bank, the Clock End and both East and West Paddocks were seated, and two Jumbotron screens were installed at a cost of 3m to give Highbury its final finished modern look, though giving Arsenal a final all seated capacity of 38,500, this was to prove to small and plans were in the making to relocate and in 2000 the club purchase a site at Ashburton Grove, not far from Highbury and left in 2006 leaving the Stadium to be demolished and used for housing, though the listed facades of Ferriers East and West Stands live on by being tastefully implemented into the new apartment building built in there place, in a new residential development called Highbury Square, with the former pitch area used as a communal garden. Fans are still prohibited from attending indoor sports events for counties in the orange tier. Although fans have big padded seats and plenty of leg room, the lower tier of the stadium is quite shallow (unlike the upper tiers which have plenty of height between rows), meaning that the view might not be as good as you would expect from a modern stadium. The normal allocation for away fans is just under 3,000 tickets, but this can be increased for cup games. There wasnt a queue anywhere and there was plenty of space to move around on the concourse. View original item. Superb. A chance to visit a premier league ground, not my first visit though. The stroll up to the ground is the perfect preamble to a match in the metropolis. Of course, as there are various tube lines passing by the stadium, you can just as well choose a stadium in any part of Central London. The Emirates is world class. Comment on the Atmosphere? In the end a site was chosen just a few hundred yards away from Highbury, and, after a few delays, construction of the stadium started in 2004. The Drayton Arms is one of the best away pubs I've been to. Have to wait about 15 minutes, then the usual traffic problems on the A1 before the M1. There were; a Disabled ticket for 18 and a carer ticket for free. Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: Nightmare. (However, I have never used Arsenal tube station after a match and so I am not entirely sure how the queueing system does work.) Tube was rammed, but on the move after a short delay for the quick journey back home. View tickets. Its not your only option though; the Argyle Apart Hotel will cost you circa twice as much but is only half a mile from the Emirates. Our bags were searched and we were frisked before entering the stadium. The concourse is huge so no issues moving around before or after the game. The usual matchday traffic but nothing major. I had never been to the Emirates before. The away end is excellent, we were three rows from the back so you do have the overhang of the middle tier but this does not obstruct views and TV screens are placed to the rear of the away end. The stadium is four-tiered. Note to self: next time, bring eye sleep mask in case of another 109th minute winner for the home team. Transactions on the site are protected with up to 256-bit Secure Sockets Layer encryption. IMPORTANT NOTE VIP Area :The Hospitality areas open from three hours prior to kick-off and up to one hour after the final whistle. The beers and food were good quality but maybe a touch overpriced. To close a submenu press the escape key. Only one TV screen visible. Watford were on a poor run of form, but on a wet Tuesday night, we were brilliant. Don't think twice, go! In contrast to wishing I had visited Highbury on a match day, it was nice to visit The Emirates for something other than a game. Personally (and thanks to a previous reviewer), I walked up to Finsbury Park tube station (go past Arsenal tube station and take the next left in St Thomas's Road) and the queue there was only a few minutes. 3. The Arsenal fans typically made no noise whatsoever, given the nature of the game there were more groans than actual noises/chants of encouragement. (GoDaddy), up to 2 seats together - No agency bookings, CENTRAL HALFWAY LINE - ALL SEATS TOGETHER. No qualms at all with the facilities, all top notch, and the stewards were friendly enough. Het e-mailadres wordt niet gepubliceerd. This would have reduced the capacity further to 32,000. William Binnie, the late Ferriers business partner was tasked to design its replacement. Short-side upper tier block: Shortside Upper Tier 123 only 2 ticket (s) Mobile tickets Other Note: Young Adult (18 to 21) 376.47 Book now Short-side upper tier block: Shortside Upper Tier only 2 ticket (s) Mobile tickets 382.35 Book now Long-side lower tier only 2 ticket (s) Print at Home Other Note: AMAZING SEATS FOR THIS HUGE MATCH 411.76 The four star Travelodge at Finsbury Park may well appeal with its cheap night price and close location; its under a mile away and can be walked within 15 minutes. We were near the boundary with home fans who presumably are used to having to stand and sit alternately throughout the game. Shortside Upper Tier 122. The entire upper tier was cantilevered over the bottom tier, which was an amazing engineering feat. From the Rocky Rocastle tribute to the Anfield 91 banner they provide both a splash of colour and added character. The total number of spectators at this level is 2,222. Ferriers masterplan began in 1931 with the extension of both end terraces that included the preparation of foundations of a new West Stand as well as the demolition of a house to provide access to the new stand from Highbury Hill. The Buckingham Boys (Me, my twin Ian and cousin Mark) set off from Hillingdon reasonably early around 1130. As we were all standing, this was not a problem at all. When planning my journey the first thing I did was look at my schedule to see how I could get enough time to visit what remains of Highbury. there is a Railway line that runs next to the stadium which I think goes into King's Cross and it would have been a great idea to have built a new Arsenal station as part of the Emirates Stadium complex. Many visitors to the Emirates have noted the poor atmosphere. I've Passed the Emirates Stadium many times on the East Coast line into Kings Cross and had often dreamt of Doncaster Rovers playing there. Still there were large padded seats for all, and the stadium as a whole looks quite smart, although surprisingly it looks bigger inside than out. The legends tour starts every day at 1:00 pm and lasts 75 minutes. The stadium is pleasing on the eye and is as modern as the art deco stands at Highbury would have been in their pomp. It was helped by a wonderful result for my team but what a fantastic day out! I have visited the Emirates Stadium a few times, and found it to looks bigger when being on the inside rather than viewed externally. It takes anything from 55 to 90 minutes to complete the walk around the stadium. In agreement with what has been posted above given the modern and impressive nature of the stadium the queuing system for drinks was a prehistoric free-for-all! There was a good sized Reading turnout located in the lower tier of seats, behind the Clock End goal. We found something similar. Full of Wolves fans before the game but was mixed after the match. So being a new away club to visit (No 60 to be precise) I was looking forward to this from the moment the fixtures were released in June. The away support are housed in the corner between the East Stand and the Clock End, the padded seats are a bonus but frankly on an away day- I never sit down! The most common of our chants was "Is this the library?". Food was very expensive and names such as hand-crafted pies took away the traditional, working class feel of a football ground. We don't seem to have any photos from this section. Modern, comfortable, great sightlines, but rarely with thatatmosphere of the old Highbury. We want to ensure you know exactly what you are getting when you buy your Manchester United tickets online. Emirates Stadium Seating Guide Copyright 2023 The Arsenal Football Club plc. The away fans are also located very close to the home fans, which led to a fair amount of rather unsavoury banter. Find your seats, select the number of tickets, then click BUY to proceed. The shaping of the upper tier, with its open corners, along with the inclining stadium roof, make the ground instantly recognisable. Upper Tier; 91 Emirates Stadium (2) 93 Emirates Stadium (2) 94 Emirates Stadium (1) 95 Emirates Stadium (1) 97 Emirates Stadium (1) 101 Emirates Stadium (3) 102 Emirates Stadium (1) Very simple and hassle free, good journey! (714) 634-2000. how much of a disadvantage would i be applying for cambridge engineering? But even when it was 0-0, there was not much noise to be heard from the home fans apart from the odd 'Arsenal' chant. Of course, if youre happy to take our advice on finding the stadium, youve got a sickening number of hotel options to explore in the wider area. So many people have said to me how fantastic the Emirates Stadium is, so after waiting 15 years for QPR to get back to Englands elite level, going to see the bigger clubs away is always something to look forward to. The stewards were friendly enough, and they even put your ticket in the scanner for you at the turnstiles. Norwich capitalized on this and went 1-0 up on 34 minutes through Josh Murphy. Where thousands once flocked to watch there heros play, people now walk their dogs and lounge on their sofas and where there were once turnstiles there are now apartment front doors. There isn't enough ferocity towards the away support and I'm sure there are passionate Arsenal fans- would be nice to see them! Arsenal tube station is on the Piccadilly line and is about 15 minutes away from Leicester Square. Parking: There is little parking at the stadium itself or in nearby streets. On the other hand, I honestly don't think that they created an atmosphere to help their team when it was needed. It is then about a 10 to 15 minute walk from Finsbury Park to the stadium. The other main down-side I noticed was the inadequacy of the men's toilets in the away section. Legend has it that a local coal merchants horse, while dropping off spoil for the expansion of the terracing, had tumbled down an embankment and was injured so badly it was put down there and then and buried under the new North Bank Terrace, though alas 61 years later when the terrace was finally cleared to make way for its modern counterpart, no trace was found. The atmosphere is okay and the pitch even in January looked immaculate. I look forward to returning next season. You can almost smell the grass from there as close to the action as you can get. Buy. I flew from Edinburgh to Gatwick in the morning and got a train into East Croydon to meet up with my stepson who lives in Croydon. Arsenal began to explore the possibility of relocating to a new stadium in 1997, having been denied planning permission to expand Highbury. One thing which did strike me though was how late the ground filled up.
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