posted on: October 19, 2020
We had tickets for the Main Stand, which has an impressive reception area. Stoke seemed as any a pretty modern ground, covered around three corners, except the away end and with it being a bitterly cold November evening and with plenty of wind blowing against us. With it’s warm atmosphere, nice wallpaper and unlimited salad refills, who could possibly say no!? We had driven up from Cheltenham and experienced no delays.
However leaving afterwards takes a very long time. There was a good mix of home and away fans, no problems at all and the staff were very friendly. The atmosphere was in itself volatile at times, with the locals enraged by some of the referee's decisions. Our seats were about five rows from the pitch so we had a great view of the match and it looked as if the rest of the away fans had a good view as well. The Stoke fans were surprisingly disappointing and 1,300 Sunderland fans outsang them the whole game. Some advising where to park at the ground. It was pretty hot inside so we went out the side door for some fresh air (well foggy cold depressing air in-fact) and enjoyed our beers. And a decent keeper by the looks of it too. We jumped on a bus right outside the away end, which cost £2 each and was Police escorted straight to the train station which was fantastic. Stoke v Albion is a fixture that has existed since the inauguration of the Football League and has developed over recent years as a “needle game” between the two sides. It was the same when the game ended there were just two rounds with the second arriving at Stoke railway Station just in time for the 17:50 London train.
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In the second half the atmosphere was fired up when Rose was the victim of a bad tackle from Shawcross who was sent off and Rose was booed by Stoke fans. I did fear the worst at this point as Stoke were on a bad run and thought we would be on the end of a backlash from them. The stadium looked very impressive as we got close. Pedestrians can also join the footway from the towpath, which runs along the Trent and Mersey canal. Please read our Terms and Conditions before submission. The home fans were quite friendly and didn't bother us. Me and my Mrs met some great fellow Rangers fans outside in the garden area. You can park across the road for the same price but can you get beer, TV sport and sit down to a hot meal there?
I was happy to attend any away possible and Stoke was no exception. I wish I had never bothered and I'd advise people not to bother unless you get there early. Straight out the ground, back along the towpath, back on the train, home.
We decided to grab something to eat before going into the ground,and found a Harvester next to the stadium. The only pie, or food of any type left at half time was a pretty boring meat and potato variety, better though was beer, cider, wine and spirits being sold even though there were signs saying no alcohol at half time! Then at about 1:30 the first of the 4 police motorcyclists appeared.
Over-stewarded perhaps as well to add to the sense of intimidation. In the first half Chelsea were on top, good goal from Schurrle and Chelsea should of gone into the dressing room 1-0 up, but before half time Cech made a terrible mistake and allowed Crouch to score easily. The Swans made a bright start in the first twenty minutes but after that, there was only one team in it and Stoke dominated the game. The toilets were a bit to small though and were cramped after the game.
It was a great atmosphere which was sustained throughout the match. It especially looks good at night when it is lit up. Inside, the away concourse was spacious but relatively plain. I and my mate Chris left Swansea at 8.20am in the morning and travelled via the M5 to pick up another mate Mark in Gloucestershire on the way. I have not been to Stoke City since they left the Victoria Ground some years ago. Bus - The number 20 bus runs from Stand N at Stoke’s centrally located bus station all the way to the ground. Police motorcyclists escorted the coaches back to the A500 then it was a few minutes back to the M6. I had never been to Stoke away, and considering Stoke were fighting relegation at the time, I knew there might not be another opportunity anytime soon. The open sides at our end ensure, even in May, that it was drafty and cold. The lack of places to drink near the stadium really lets this away day down. Whether you’re hoping to hold a party in the home of your favourite football club or you want to host a conference in unique surroundings, The Bet365 Stadium has got you covered. Ex Swan Sam Clucas opened the scoring for Stoke in the second half and ran the length of the field to celebrate Adebayor-style in front of the Swans fans which predictably wasn't well received and heated up a quite sedate atmosphere. The away end is accessed through the away Coach park and has a burger van which is available pre match AND at half time which is unusual. With only one clear access road towards the stadium, supporters from the city had to take different routes, effectively going the other way for over a mile only to use a roundabout and then turn back towards the ground. A fantastic quick tempo game. Mixture of home and away fans. Subscribe 69.
Nearby on Eastern Rise is Longton Rugby Club which also has parking available at £5 per car. The stadium was easy to find and the car park was close by and easy to access. Bet365 Stadium The bet365 Stadium is an all-seater football stadium in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England and the home of EFL Championship club Stoke City. I noticed whilst in there that there were already fans of both clubs, mingling together without a hint of trouble. Since we got there two and a half hours before kick-off we needed something to pass time.
Other than look around the different car showrooms there is very little to do before the game here. The police operation and buses used to transfer visiting fans to/from the ground were good. Walking out into the ground however, this ground does look nice. Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: We was aiming to go to the Harvester pub by the ground, but upon arrival, the place was shut!!! The Harvester is what you'd expect in terms of food and drink, nothing too exciting but did the job.
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. Britannia Stadium on Google Maps, click here >>.
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