We are in serious trouble of relegation being fourth from bottom albeit with a game in hand. Coming back we caught number 32 from the same stop to Mary Street in Scunthorpe. Saying that though I do like a ground with a bit of character. The away end was adequate, but just that. For an extra 40p you can even enjoy your pie with mushy peas! Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc.. I went to the nearby Tesco Superstore for an hour and then the club bar which had a mix of home and some away supporters and was showing the televised Sky game. I had feared they might start to evict some fans but were tolerant and accepting. We had lunch at the Old Farmhouse which is a Hungry House chain pub. Normally away fans can really make some noise from this end and the stewarding is normally tolerant and relaxed. We didn’t get to the ground until five minutes to kick off so only a smattering of home and away fans. The pitch looked worn out especially by the goals. The food inside the stadium is really good though! Telephone: 01724 840139. The atmosphere was mainly generated by the Wednesday support, which was of no real surprise considering that we took the entire away end, and part of one of the side stands. Personally getting away was fine, just making my way to the coach as soon as I could, Although outside the ground there were reports later on our forum afterwards of a few problems, we were fine on the coach. The only negative was the pillars situated all the way across the stand meaning you either got wet as on this night the weather was horrendous or a blocked view. South Stand: Adults £23 (£22), Over 60's/Under 21's £16 (£15), Under 18's £12 (£11). The town centre was very quiet and with hardly any evidence that a match had taken place. But even strolling back we probably only had to queue for about ten minutes before being back on the motorway. to which the stewards looked somewhat dismayed at, with many Birmingham fans continuing to stand up. I had heard negative reports on the home atmosphere at Glanford Park but I didn`t think that would be the case in an important game like this. Stewards were very friendly, even when our supporters made it evident that a pitch invasion was going to happen. Lameiras had a shot deflected wide for a corner and Fletcher hit a shot over the crossbar as Argyle upped their game. This means that the Club can continue to play there whilst the works are undertaken. After a quick toilet stop in Marks & Spencers of all places, on the retail park. 9,088 Address: This was my first time visiting Glanford Park, and with Gillingham unbeaten beforehand and Scunthorpe also doing well I was looking forward to a competitive game. The Scunthrope fans made odd pockets of noise, but only really cheered when Jordan Robertson netted for them. One poor steward was dispatched to sort this 'problem' out. An application for 160 apartments at Glanford Park submitted at the same time on August 2nd last year remains undetermined. Glanford Park is possibly one of the easiest league grounds to get to, with its out of town location just off the M181. The Glanford Park Ground was serviceable, the game was great! Not sure it'd be great for a generic 'away day', but as I was driving it was very handily placed. At The Old Showground: If coming by train, then the Honest Lawyer on Oswald Road is well worth a visit. With the stands not being exceptionally high, the away following had split into 2 camps, either side of the goal, which actually obstructed the view a little, although even with the odd supporting pillar, it wasn’t bad. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end and then the other sides of the Sands Venue Stadium? Me and three others then made for the nearby McDonalds for lunch. To be honest finding the ground was really easy! With Portsmouth doing well at the top of the table, it was a great chance to see them put that dismal record to rest and win! Glanford Park is a nice stadium although the view is compromised in the away end by some supporting pillars. Here's our helpful guide to the stadium and its surrounding areas. Well for a while anyhow…. There are also a couple of okay pubs on the route from Althorpe station to the ground. With Shrewsbury in third place in the league, with games in hand on the leaders, it was a huge match. Turn right at the first roundabout onto the A18 and right again into the large car park at the ground, which costs £3. Keith Curle's Cobblers were exactly that unfortunately for them. Stewards were friendly. There is a small electric scoreboard suspended below the roof of the South Stand. Well done Scunthorpe! Neil Hallam a visiting Burnley supporter informs me; 'On our last visit we found that the Police were laying on a free bus service from right outside the railway station to Glanford Park. From there it's a short walk to the Blue Bell a Wetherspoons which also had some decent beer on. Nice pub though with both sets of fans in watching the early match on Sky. Only disappointment was we didn't come away with all 3 points. Before the game, I went to the Old Farmhouse pub, which was nearby. Wednesday ran out deserved and convincing 3-1 winners, with the odd shakey spell, but overall I thought the result was fair. Fantastic supporters, parking and view inside the stadium. Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting Glanford Park? FA Cup 4th Round, 30th January 1954. I was actually impressed. 4. The highlight for many Gillingham fans though were the pies. HOW TO GET TO THE SANDS VENUE STADIUM... BY CAR: Leave the M180 at Junction 3 and take the M181 for Scunthorpe. I got a lift from a friend in his car. Still it had the desired effect! Play The ground though does look a bit worn down generally, but there was a good atmosphere. Scunthorpe United chairman Peter Swann has confirmed the club will redevelop Glanford Park, after claiming he has been left out in the cold regarding the proposed new stadium Moving two years before the publication of the Taylor Report in 1990 which prohibited terracing, Scunthorpe were actually one of th… No problem getting away from the ground, we'd booked the same taxi back who met us outside Debenhams next door, though we still had a bit of wait for the train home. The stewards were friendly and low key. Sunderland fans needed their opener to get them going but you couldn't fault the sheer numbers they travelled in. Straightforward up M1, M18, M180 and then M181. There is very little room under the stand and the small tea bar was only open at one end. There is only one bit of advice that I would offer for fans attending a game at Scunthorpe in the winter and that is to take your coats, scarfs, gloves and hats. For all that, now a bad view though. What did you do before the game, pub, chippy….home fans friendly? A typical older small club stadium, nothing special in looks, but at least not a massive metal structure like so many new stadiums these days. In the end we ended up at a Hungry Horse pub but there are other pubs within the area, probably with a better atmosphere. Another ground I'd never been to before, and at which Pompey had only ever come away with one point in four attempts over the years. I have to say he used a unique and an effective approach, during a lull moment in the away fans singing, a voice from the back of the stand, was heard singing; 'Sit down and watch the game! I travelled up by train on the day of the game. I remember one of them even offering to buy us a pint! I can't remember the exact route, but coming from Sheffield it's not far at all. Scunthorpe United Football Club Glanford Park Jack Brownsword Way Scuthorpe DN15 8TD The away end was fairly simple, old claret seats in a simple stand, and there was a small corridor underneath the seats where the bar was. First impressions were that Glanford Park it resembled part an industrial estate with it's corrugated metal outside. Didn't use the food kiosks or toilets so can't comment on them, but the stewards were friendly enough. Atmosphere-wise, we were fantastic. I went to the Berkeley pub adjacent on the roundabout, recommended in this guide. SPB West Stand (Executive Area): It was only due to wasteful finishing that they didn’t end the half further in front, after Bobby Reid scored the opener. Very easy as the ground is on the edge of the motorway. Under 16's £7 (£6), Under 12's Free You'd think that the stadium is 100 years old rather than 30. We didn`t speak to many home fans, but the ones we did have a brief chat with all seemed very nice. Scunthorpe even had a penalty saved in the last minute so it could have been even worse. The ground itself is located next to a retail park directly off the M181 so it wasn`t difficult to find at all. Home Fans* 2. The home fans were fairly amicable, not bothering us while we sat in the pub but not actively seeking out a chat. Glanford Park is straight off the M181 motorway. Glanford Park is small and basic which would also describe the away end but viewing was decent bar some pillars holding up the roof.. It's so tight, compact, close to the action and has a lot of character. It really helps that they have a terrace. Under 16's £7 (£6), Under 12's Free The stewards were very friendly, and helpful, as they guided us to the club bar and welcomed us to the ground. We walked back to Tesco and caught a number 32 bus back into town – it was late because of traffic etc but we eventually got off at Mary Street in the town centre, then a five minute walk to the station. The injury struck Argyle side had very little striking options up front again and offered no threat going forward in the first half. Plus their booking system is straightforward and easy to use. Although I may add the pint of Fosters I had that day was very nice, well chilled as well. Gillingham have been on an incredible run since Steve Lovell became the manager and Glanford Park was a new ground for me. If anything is incorrect or you have something to add, please e-mail me at: [email protected] and I'll update the guide. We parked at the Old Farmhouse pub as suggested in this Guide. Down at the far end of the stand, tucked into a corner, there was another refreshments kiosk, and down a very narrow, unlit gangway, I happened across the toilets. The toilets were functional but not over clean. It seemed quite a tidy ground from the outside but was surprisingly small once inside. The concourse underneath stand is good with televisions showing a live game if there is one on. Nice to be able to drink from proper glasses in the bar, though plastic only outside. It's also not one of the 'modern lego stadiums' you are seeing popping up everywhere. Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: Getting away from the stadium after the game was very easy. There was little traffic which also made the journey much pleasant. The reasonably priced food, came quick enough and it had a decent range of beers. Home Stadium: The Sands Venue Stadium (Glanford Park) Address: Jack Brownsword Way, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire DN15 8TD. I didn't bother mixing with any home supporters. The steward then disappeared with his tail between his legs. Visit the the trainline website to see how much you can save on the price of train tickets. Our fans sang all the way through the game especially the catchy Football In A Library ….. I travelled up on the supporters coach for this fixture, leaving Exeter just after midday and arriving about 6pm. It still wasn't that long ago, when we were playing the likes of Grays Athletic in the Conference. Under 16's £7 (£6), Under 12's Free. Thankfully the windows were double glazed so only the second layers of glazing were damaged. After 100 yards turn right at the junction. So we were confident going into a match versus League 1 opposition. Fantastic support from Sheffield Wednesday as per usual on away games. What3words app location: crowd.chase.secret. Glandford Park has four relatively low stands and the away end has a couple of pillars at each end which could restrict your view. He must have known stocks were low, that's why he offered! The views were good, though an upright was in the way if you sat behind the goal. (opens in a new tab). Otherwise as you pass the Blue Bell pub on your left, turn left onto Doncaster Road where you can catch Bus Number 909 (every 20 minutes to the hour, does not run on Sundays) down to the ground. Nobody was hurt and we were fine to take the coach home. Inside, it was a touch larger than I expected, with many similarities to Walsall's ground, except with an end terrace rather than the double decker stand at the Bescot Stadium. Cue a few idiotic home fans to set off a flare in the stand. I used to visit Scunthorpe quite a lot but I have never been to the Glanford Park ground. Train from Doncaster to Scunthorpe just over half an hour then a bus from the bus station to the ground, very easy. Once we arrived at the station we got a taxi straight to the ground. Upload supporting image. Running a bit late, up the A180 with a quick detour to Brigg for a pint. Pukka pies were available at £2.50 at the nearby snack bar. Why were you looking forward to going to the Sands Venue Stadium? A good thoroughly enjoyable away day, and a league completed. Good job I did, as the A14 had 45 minute delays in Cambridgeshire which held me up, but I still arrived in Scunthorpe via the A1, A46 and A15 for 12.30pm. The stewards and police were very laid back during the game. They offer all types of accommodation to suit all tastes and pockets from; Budget Hotels, Traditional Bed & Breakfast establishments to Five Star Hotels and Serviced Apartments. How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking? After travelling up with the Peterborough fans, it would be rude to not go in with them! SPB West Stand: The journey was fairly easy but the M1 always has some traffic difficulties but we got there in good time. We drove all the way up the A1 which took about three hours from where we live. Heading to Glanford Park this Sunday (26 March 2017) to cheer on Stuart McCall's side against Scunthorpe United? One thing that was missing were any signs to the toilets or refreshments, and we had to rely on a friendly steward to direct us to the corner of the ground. As the ground is located right next to an out of town retail and leisure development, you can take your pick of fast food outlets and restaurants, with a McDonalds, KFC, Costa Coffee and a Frankie & Benny's all right next to the stadium. We arrived at Glanford Park at around 12:15pm. The most passionate Scunthorpe fans are generally located standing behind the goal opposite the away fans as this is the only stand in the whole stadium that has terracing. The images of Scunthorpe United's success plastered on one of the walls made the decor a little more attractive but I've seen better stadiums on the outside. As for the Scunthorpe fans, oh dear. Swansea tried to grab an equaliser but to the dismay of their support of about 300 failed and Scunthorpe grabbed three vital points in their fight to stay up. I was actually quite surprised really! A bit of a wait to get out of the car park (15 mnutes or so), but then you're straight back on the motorway. What you did before the game pub/chippy…. The redeveloped stadium was now completed, and we had actually made good inroads into the transfer market, with the likes of Icelandic international Hordur Magnusson recruited, a club record signing in the form of midfielder Lee Tomlin, plus an exciting loanee in Tammy Abraham, to mention just a few. Why you were looking forward to going to the ground (or not as the case may be): Like many Stevenage fans, I was looking forward to going because it was a new stadium in League One to experience. Well, here's our helpful guide to Glanford Park and its surrounding areas. We offer a diverse range of services to schools which have a positive impact on the learning and achievement of pupils across North Lincolnshire. The game was good from our point of view, taking a 1-0 lead into the break we knew Scunny would come at us from the whistle in the second half. I was advised to park up in the car park of the local pub, The Old Farmhouse, by a helpful Scunthorpe fan. It was very busy but I did not have any problems getting served. It was our first league derby with then in 16 years. 01724 840 139 Fax: Just takes a few minutes and is only £1.70 It's now more than four years since Scunthorpe United unveiled plans to move into a new stadium.. A disappointing end to the season but not too bad considering that Argyle were bottom of the league in late November. After this (and as I had so much time to waste) I went to look for somewhere to eat. Booking train tickets in advance will normally save you money! There genuinely are so many options! I was looking forward to seeing what one of the first new grounds was like and taking my grandson there for the first time. After negotiating the first round of the ludicrously rebranded “EFL” cup, we were forced to wait another 24 hours to see whether we would be heading to Stamford Bridge for a glamour tie with Chelsea, or visiting the slightly less glamorous environs of Scunthorpe. 7. I was expecting to have a long wait to get out of the car park, as didn't rush back to the car like some. The stewards were friendly enough considering that we aren't the easiest bunch to manage. The away kit is a green shirt, black shorts and green and black socks. Hull City, Grimsby Town, Lincoln City, Doncaster Rovers. We parked 300 yards from the ground at the Old Farmhouse Pub. They did, and soon equalised. If I get the chance to go to Scunthorpe again, then I would have no hesitation in doing so. We'll play less well and take three points this season. Luckily I was stood behind a shorter person so I could see the playing action easily. At the end of this motorway, you will see the ground on your right. We were housed in the corner of the Clugston Stand with the away end being closed for this fixture. A freezing wind that made it colder than it actually was. Although there is a concourse area located near the stand entrance, there is, in fact, another small food kiosk located on the other side of the stand, which is accessed from within the stand itself. Book your next dream trip with Nickes.Com! With an attendance of just 2,397, and just over 100 City fans making the long trip up from the West Country, there was plenty of room to spread out. It's quite a long walk but relatively straight forward. The game itself was really good, ending 2-2, but Crawley missed a penalty and hit the post late on. On the other hand we opted to park on the road outside the Leisure Park where there was a long row of parking spaces. We went to a local hostelry named The Old Farmhouse. £3.20 for a pint is on the steep side although if you really like a drink, and drink quick a two pint glass is £6.20. StadiumDB .com stadium database Follow us … It took about 15 minutes to get out of the car park and then no issues. Luckily Kyle McFadzean was on hand to head us level, but a 1-1 full time score was disappointing. Find train times, prices and book tickets with Trainline. We made our way to the main bar with a few other away fans. Away fans were welcome but they had four doormen working. Glanford Park was also a new ground for me to visit as well. What you did before the game pub/chippy…. This was a crucial game at the top of League, between the second and third placed teams. It took about ten minutes to get out of the car park and back onto the road, which really wasn’t bad at all. Although for the shorter supporter like myself if you are unfortunate enough to be behind someone tall, you'll struggle to see!. We will arrange a quality hotel for you as well as coveted match tickets to the big game. Sit down and watch the game!'. The club bar itself was particularly spacious and the alcoholic drinks on offer were sparse, with Fosters, Strongbow and another beverage on tap. Leave the M180 at Junction 3 and take the M181 for Scunthorpe. Although a modern pub inside, it has been listed in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide and has a number of beers on offer. The game itself was fantastic from a Fleetwood Town point of view. The entrance to Scunthorpe United's Glanford Park, which is to be redeveloped into an 11,000-seater stadium (Image: David Haber/scunthorpelive) In the end, I settled with the closest option which was Frankie & Bennies. Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: The away end is situated at the far end of Glanford Park, so it is home fans who leave the ground first if walking out of the stadium complex. The facilities were average, the only bad thing about it is that it's really hard to find the toilets! Information about Glanford Park stadium. However, there is a supporting pillar right behind the goal at the away end which impedes your view quite significantly. How easy was your journey and finding the ground? We were lucky to get the full 90 minutes of the game, as heavy snow flurries, backed up by very strong winds, landed with regularity making a decent game almost impossible. It was a very easy journey straight off the motorway and Glanford Park was easy to find. We had pre-booked a night's stay at The Normanby Hotel (which was excellent by the way), so we parked nearby, then walked into town to the Blue Bell Inn which is the Wetherspoons pub. 1. I only have my grandad' quote on the toilets "They were just football ground toilets". By continuing to navigate on the website, you agree to its cookie policy. Derrick Williams, in defence, turned out for what was to be his last game for the club before being transferred to Blackburn. We were home by 1am though which was to be expected. At Glanford Park: Otherwise alcohol is available inside the stadium. A bunch of Scunthorpe fans took issue to our fans celebrating outside the ground. The game went to extra time, but up popped Abraham to hammer the ball into the roof of the net. Trade bodies or professional association's memberships: The Football League Limited, EFL Digital, FAShareholders with over 10% of the issued shares:Coolsilk Property & Investment Limited - 90.03%. As you approach the Retail Park you can see the floodlights from down the bottom of the dual carriageway. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: Well, a 5-0 defeat and 13 hour door to door trip indicates that it wasn't one of the most successful away days, though I would probably visit Glanford Park again. and felt they were reasonably priced. Of course, this met with chants of; 'Stand up, if you love the Blues!' Scunthorpe made a decent home atmosphere as lower league clubs go. Trade bodies or professional association's memberships: The Football League Limited, EFL Digital, FA League 1 relegation is very tight with any team in the bottom half being a relegation candidate. New stadium for Scunthorpe United is to be built in a new spot, but very close to current Glanford Park, just 900 meters south. The map is centered to the football ground. However the inside was a lot better. Having not been to Glanford Park before, so it was another ground to 'tick off' as you might say. The game was a tight, entertaining match which Scunthorpe fractionally shaded it 1-0. Attualmente milita nella Football League Two, la quarta serie inglese.. Spesso è la prima tra le squadre del North Lincolnshire The away end was behind one of the goals. It would also be really good to see Boro play a team which had been relegated from the Championship last season. As we parked off site, we were not held up by stewards like those who parked in the ground so I would certainly recommend this option for future visitors. Stadium: Sands Venue Stadium (Glanford Park), Scunthorpe, capacity: 9088, club: Scunthorpe United FC. The stewards parked us right outside the away end. The first half was mostly Swansea pressing Scunthorpe and how it stayed goalless, was a mystery to me. As you can tell I am more of a fan who prefers to see grounds with some character although compared to some football teams the ground could be classed as new as it was only constructed in the 1980's. As expected from the early rounds of the league cup, it was a balmy August evening. 220 miles to Gillingham which was essentially all motorway, and I was back home shortly after 9pm. The away stand is a nice stand which I think holds just over 1,600. Capacity: Home of the legendary Scunthorpe United, this stadium - currently known as the Sands Venue Stadium for sponsorship reasons - opened in the 1980s, and seats nearly 10,000. Indeed, colleagues who didn't go for the mushy pea option certainly missed out. The stewards were good bar one guy, who spoke to people in poor tone and also confiscated a small flag off a kid. All in all it was obvious why there is a need to go to a new stadium so soon after this one was built. I walked back to the station via the Wetherspoons. At £2.80 they are reasonably priced (for a Southerner) though I would very much recommend paying £3.20 to get mushy peas with the pie as well. The Scunny fans I spoke to sounded very dispirited but I got the impression that they were prepared to give the manager time and continued to support him which was very refreshing. It was on this visit that I witnessed an amusing incident, when in the League Cup tie against Birmingham City, the stewards tried to insist that away fans sat down rather than standing up. We were back in Sheffield for 10.30pm. The best thing about being a neutral! Had a quick pint in the Black Bull in Brigg, as we were informed that no pubs in Scunthorpe would be serving away fans. The second half had Scunthorpe attacking the home end and they played much better as the home support got right behind their team and they went in front through a penalty.
Hickory Crime Report, Sigma Zoom Lens 80-200mm, New England Revolution Logo History, The Power Of Self-confidence Quotes, Hypoallergenic Makeup Uk Boots, Greek Islands Near Milos, Online Linux Shell, University Of Oregon Colors, Everton 2009 Squad,