No matter what era of football you grew up in, Hillsborough is a major factor behind and the stadium is always going to be known for that. Sheffield United got back into the game as Bournemouth were poor in many areas especially defensively. Great view but only a few seats to the end of the stand so a bit quieter than if you're in the middle, Good fight, Brook lost by TKO in round 10. Located directly behind the goal at Bramall Lane's end (towards the city centre), the Bramall Lane stand is a two-tiered structure that was opened in 1966. Sun 12th March 2023 14:00 FA Women's Championship at Bramall Lane. A cracking ground well laid out and a good mix of old and new designs. In the end it was a hard earned but thoroughly merited three points to take home to the Black Country, taking us onto an impressive tally of 80 from 37 games. Myself dad and my son had time to kill so we walked through the city centre with a couple of hundred other supporters. I travelled on the supporters coach. Nice touch, no consolation. We didn't bother with any food as there was only one kiosk open and queues were too long to bother with. Whenever we play at Bramall Lane I tend to go as it's a local derby and there's usually a good atmosphere with the good number of travelling Barnsley fans. Although personally I prefer grounds that have a uniform look about them. Your email address will not be published. The oldest professional sports ground in the world they kept telling me. From the sixties onwards, the ground slowly moved to adopt more seating with the 2000s seeing the Shoreham Street corner filled in to tweak the capacity with other changes since then seen very much as modernisation. The August 1973 Roses match, Bramall Lane's final cricketing bow, fizzled out into a rain-affected draw. A few Blades fans had sung Going down, going down at us but that was only to be expected and all-in-all Id say Uniteds supporters are less intense and less noisily partisan than Wednesdays. Glad to say that I have now seen a match at all 20 grounds of the Premier League. Bramall Lane, Sheffield, S2 4SU (011 4252 5480) Generally one for the home fans rather than the away fans, The 1885 Bar is an upmarket place that has an array of drink options and serves light bites. At one end is the Kop Stand, which is slightly disappointing as it has two large supporting pillars. But aside from that a chance to go to an historic ground was too good to miss. The city will also be the team base for the Greece (Men's) and France, Wales, Scotland and USA (Wheelchair) teams. A trip to Bramall Lane on a Tuesday night in October. I hope to see a Sheffield derby here some day. The 3 pie was very nice, and served with a smile too, which is always a bonus! Definitely recommend the steak sarnie and chips. The Leppings Lane at Hillsborough with its inadequate concourses and gangways, plus rather strict stewards, is not great. Our team had some changes that worked well and we were quite good in the first half with some good runs forward but did not take advantage, after the home team were reduced to ten men after the referee sent off a Sheffield defender for two bookable offences. However, I was lucky to have a spare seat next to mine so it worked out okay. This was then followed by the Greasy Chip butty song. seat anonymous Bramall Lane England Women vs Sweden Women Women's Euros semi final 2022. Our fans were singing throughout and the atmosphere was certainly the best away atmosphere I have been too. Mark Needham adds; its worth noting that if you are coming up from the South, that you can leave the M1 at Junction 29 (Chesterfield) and follow signs for Sheffield A61. As more fans arrived it did get more cramped, especially down to the end of the kiosks which was selling alcohol. All Rights Reserved. I needed the toilets and these were a bit disappointing. Often seating location, event type, day of the week and the number of available tickets plays a factor in determining the price of Bramall Lane tickets. However, there was a heavy police presence at the game. As we got nearer the ground you can see that Bramall Lane has under gone many changes making it more up to date and clean looking. The stadium is balanced, with all four stands being of the same height. The game itself was great. No problems at all getting out of the ground, with, once again, red and white shirts mingling with blue with no hint of trouble. They had half a dozen real ales on, the couple of which I had were in very decent condition. The game started with the home side having a few half chances, and one good opportunity which was saved. Although there are bouncers on the doors, away fans are allowed into the pub wearing colours. Living in Sheffield as a northern exile this was a no brainer. Bramall Lane is located just south of Sheffield city centre. The journey was fine leaving Newcastle about 2pm and arriving at Bramall Lane for about 5:30pm. No one could have thought then that he would go on to make a record breaking 714 appearances for the Club, including 632 in the league, over the next 21 years. My mates and I travelled on the official club coaches. Copthorne Hotel Sheffield 60+. All of the fans we met appeared to be friendly some of which engaged in light conversation. However, the way the stand is built, you feel very close to the pitch even in the upper tier. Plus a Yorkshire derby is always good for atmosphere, so we left home with renewed excitement. The atmosphere was obviously helped by the occasion, and the parade of legends before kick off was a nice touch. Overally a really good day out. Located on the popular Eccleshall Road is this JD Wetherspoons pub that offer cheap drinks, cheap pub grub and some TVs dotted around the place. The home stands were filling up well and the sun was still out as the game kicked off. 4. I'm not sure if other kiosks towards the other end accepted cash or not. 1862* Undersoil Heating: Jan 6, 2009. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the Hillsborough Stadium? 0114 253 7200 Ticket Office: Generally one for the home fans rather than the away fans, The 1885 Bar is an upmarket place that has an array of drink options and serves light bites. The majority of fans there were Chelsea and the doors where policed 2 hours before the game but it was a nice friendly pub serving good ale. The Leppings Lane at Hillsborough with its inadequate concourses and gangways, plus rather strict stewards, is not great. We had been doing quite well away recently and Bramall Lane is somewhere I've always wanted to go. Despite the outcome it was a trip that I will never forget. After this we walked the 10 mins or so to the ground. You can also call the clubs ticket office or drop-in in person. Required fields are marked *, Please read our Terms and Conditions before submission. The journey into Sheffield was pretty easy. My father and I arrived just shy of 5pm, and not many Cardiff had turned up at this point. With Newcastle United going well in the league and close to sealing promotion, it was a game not to be missed. Cue some very happy celebrations at the final whistle, a nice touch from Djenepo at the end (I know it's a common sight, but he made such a special effort to give his shirt to one lad in particular), and Hasenhuttl he's such a top guy when he celebrates in front of the away end. I then had photos taken with the statue of Derek Dooley. the Wednesday fans were in decent voice, especially once they had established a lead. Someone had clearly decided that as the Police plans were already made, then they might as well stick to them. We left via the A6135 to pick up the M1 and it was slow until the junction with the A6102 and then it was fine. This stand is two-tiered and also has an electric scoreboard, perched between the two. 1. Had a pre-booked ticket so couldn't stay for more beer in this fine drinking city. however the original fixture was postponed. Matchday Information for Bramall Lane, the home of Sheffield Utd Outside the stadium behind the GAC stand is a statue of former Club Chairman Derek Dooley and another of former playing legend Joe Shaw. This pub offers up to six real ales and serves food too. Just follow the red and white. Nice to get a game in with minimum travel hassle. However our bus was stopped as it came off the M1 and we waited for half an hour for a Police escort. The away end is quite cramped and luckily we stood as sitting would've been uncomfortable I imagine. We got to the ground for about 10:30 and walked around the back of the GAC stand. The game was a competitive Yorkshire/Lancashire affair, a little lacking in skill but settled by a late Billy Sharp penalty for Sheffield United, they just about deserved the win. I feel it has to be said that, for an away supporter at least, that in my opinion, Bramall Lane is far superior. England MU21s will host Germany at Sheffield United's Bramall Lane on Tuesday 27 September (7.45pm kick-off) The Young Lions have secured their place at the 2023 U21 EURO in Romania and Georgia next summer. The Sheffield United fans were quiet for large periods of the game but when they did become vocal they created a good atmosphere. They do provide a beer only bar. However Sheffield were playing well in the League, whilst Carlisle were struggling, so I wasn't too confident about getting a result. It was my first time visiting Bramall Lane and after Millwall being on a great run of form 16 game games unbeaten I was hoping it was going to continue. The 2nd half kicked off and the game was close until Charlton substitute Yann Kermogant leapt from the bench straight onto the end of a Dale Stephens corner to make it 0-1. It costs 2 for 10 hours so it easily covers the game. Insightful: Use Seat View to gain some perspective before choosing your seat. They looked like they might still come away with something until Billy Sharp was sent off for a rash challenge. I didnt notice any Home fans and contrary to a previous report singing was allowed. They came out flying and too a 3-0 lead before half time. Russ Moore a visiting Coventry City fan informs me; Please note that unless you have a flag that has got a fire certificate, it wont be allowed in. Swans had some nice passing at points with no real chances for either team. Overall this was a good day really enjoyed it. There is a chippy on Shoreham Street we used before the game. Bramall Lane, Sheffield, S2 4SU (011 4252 5480). We emerged out at the top of the lower-tier of our stand, which was directly behind a goal (opposite a pretty grand single-tiered kop). We were served by two young men who were very on the ball and the Pies were served in a Blades cardboard holder. It's worth noting that the away coaches will all be parked on the street outside of the ground afterwards, this was not made clear to us and I had to ask a Police Officer of this before heading into the ground. At half time the bogs were as you would expect, compact, packed and smokey with a number of fans grabbing a fag. I have seen a few games in my time, but the noise generated by the home fans in the last 15 mins was incredible, I have never heard such loud support. We walked right past some old-fashioned turnstiles (sadly didn't get to use them) and round the corner to the away fans block, which is right next to a Subway if you fancy a last-minute sandwich. South Stand Gangway H Bramall Lane SSM2 Bramall Lane Support A View From My Seat by using the links below to purchase tickets from our trusted partners. Once at our seats, the view was good. On reaching the inner ring road follow signs for A621 Bakewell, the ground is about a 1/4 of a mile the other side of the city centre. And they play in red and white stripes what's not to like? The closest of all of the hotels we recommend given that its actually on the same road as the stadium, the Copthorne has a fitness centre, a conference centre, a restaurant, a bar and free parking. The clubs corporate team can host any number of events, from exhibitions through to major functions and even weddings. Simon Cumming a visiting Barnsley fan recommends The Howard which is a good pub for away fans. This makes for a great atmosphere at games, but also can make it somewhat intimidating for the away supporter. Over the years Sheffield United have maximised the capacity of the Bramall Lane ground and with their large support, it is always a good atmosphere. Apparently they were waiting for other busses to arrive before leading us in together. There are only six dedicated club museums in England and one of them is at Bramall Lane. View the embedded image gallery online at: As well as a restaurant and a bar this member of the Novotel chain also boasts a fitness centre with an indoor pool, seven meeting rooms and free Wi-Fi. We got out pretty easy and avoided any heavy traffic. It's a classic English ground. It was a good view from the away stand as it was quite steep. It's a little difficult to see the nearest goal, especially when everyone stands up during build-up play, or in anticipation of a goal. The fact that it's a 'proper' ground, and its proximity to the centre of such a fine city. 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