For cup games, if the demand requires it, then the upper tier can be made available too. Bramall Lane was a ground I'd never been to before. 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. The train arrived on time at 12.42 and we headed straight into the city centre. It was one of those grounds that by just listening to the crowd you could tell what was happening on the pitch. This match was certainly going to be a red letter day in my life as a Charlton supporter. The concourse serving all the normal fare was also tight, but we got some beers in and started cranking up the noise. Bramall Lane, Sheffield, S2 4SU (011 4252 5480). Sheffield United's manager was sent to the stands midway through the second half. Access our charts below or by searching for any venue using the SeatGeek search bar. Despite not having been an established top-flight team for some time, Sheffield Uniteds hospitality options are as top-of-the-table as you can get. It took around 20 mins at a leisurely pace. As a modern stadium it was comfortable with a good atmosphere and everything was very well organised. The weather was beautiful and we were all looking forward to the domestic campaign resuming after a break for the Euro qualifiers. We spoke to some Sheffield United fans on the way to the ground and they seemed quite friendly. We'll earn a small commission. The concourse was big enough, there were enough toilets, nothing spectacular about the place. 0114 253 7200. We'll earn a small commission. Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting Bramall Lane? World War II brought about some stadium damage but renovations fixed those issues and, structure wise, things stayed fairly static for 20 odd years. Blades Mad (Footy Mad Network). All of the fans we met appeared to be friendly some of which engaged in light conversation. Our seats inside were quite close together, but most of our supporters were standing anyway. The journey up was easy enough. The August 1973 Roses match, Bramall Lane's final cricketing bow, fizzled out into a rain-affected draw. Support A View From My Seat by using the links below to purchase tickets from our trusted partners. Kop Gangway A section J row 24 seat Sheffield United fans I salute you. For me on this particular occasion I was looking forward to taking my two young sons who are now regulars at home games but just starting out on the road supporting Peterborough away from home. To make matters worse it turns out to be the bloke who sits in front of us at home games, he will never be allowed to forget this. You have to remember this is a ground located in the city and not adjacent to a motorway so expect queues. Availed ourselves of a sandwich and two pints at the Stags Head pub Psalter Lane. I hope I will be back again soon! Despite that, the two clubs have spent most of their time at different levels, which takes something out of the fixture. Altogether it was a good game and the Blades fans created a great atmosphere, the stewards were very friendly. This is where I sat. 32,604 v Wigan Athletic The first half was a pretty drab affair. There are also direct connections from cities like Manchester, Leeds, and Birmingham. Bramall Lane seating chart and map for sport events and concerts. In addition to this, it was a new stadium for me and a chance to follow Albion away. Capacity: Whilst the GAC (South) Stand is a fairly plain looking stand, the Visit Malta Stand which sits opposite, is probably the smartest looking stand at Bramall Lane. Overall this was a good day really enjoyed it. The game had several incidents and both sides were looking to get something out of the match. Getting away from the ground was easy the police were a little over evident and roads were closed. Find train times, prices and book tickets with Trainline. There are no such problems at Uniteds away end, which is showing its age but is much brighter, friendlier and less oppressive. Only a fifteen minute walk is needed to get to the ground from Sheffield station. No offence, but apart from the memorial garden (which is to be 100% commended) and obligatory statues of former players there seemed little to distinguish it from other contemporary venues. By continuing to use our site, you agree to us using cookies in accordance with our. Being in my 20's, some of the names weren't familiar, but the likes of Neil Shipperley, Simon Tracey and Georges Santos brought back memories of previous battles with the Blades. First impressions of the ground was that it looked modern from a distance but then as you get closer, you can see it is ageing. We'll earn a small commission. The pubs near to the ground such as the Sheaf House, Railway Hotel, the Golden Lion and The Cricketers are for home fans only. A grand day out which Is what I expect from a trip to Sheffield. The Bramall Lane stadium has been an all-seater football stadium since 1994 and has four main stands. The view from the away end is superb. The Leppings Lane at Hillsborough with its inadequate concourses and gangways, plus rather strict stewards, is not great. Apart from difficulty in parking and constant rain we had an enjoyable day. Nowadays, the game can be fierce but, generally speaking, things are quite balanced amongst the fans. Less than a mile from the ground is this Mercure hotel that boasts a restaurant, a bar, a full-service spa including indoor pool and free Wi-Fi. Brick built, basic with freezing water and rudimentary paper towel dispensers. ", when a decision did go our way! I traveled to the game on a minibus with some friends, so it was quite easy to get to to the ground for me as our driver wasnt actually going to the match so he simply dropped us off and picked us up when the match was finished, although if you are planning on driving to the game you may have to park quite far away as the ground is in the city centre so parking spaces are few and far between. When I got to the ground I went straight in as it was only half an hour or so until kick off, but there were plenty of home fans still entering too, and they didn't give the Stevenage fans any trouble, Although the ground looks impressive from the inside, I have to say from the outside it certainly doesn't look as good as it could do, perhaps if they painted it the ground would look a little better? Loads of home and away fans enjoying the beer in the Sheffield sunshine. The game kicked off in a fantastic atmosphere, which the football really did not live up to. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc.. Stewards-good, they were very welcoming and friendly. Pubs close to the ground tend to be for home fans only. Bramall Lane is, as is the case with most old stadia, built in the English Style of having a separate stand on each side of the pitch. The journey was pretty awful because of storm Ciara. The Blades saw out the last 20 minutes not altogether comfortably at times to gain the prized three points. If the supporting pillars in the Kop Stand at one end could be removed, then I would say that Bramall Lane would be the perfect stadium. Contact Details Collapse all Expand all Disabled Supporters View Ticket Sales View Hospitality View Parking View Sheffield United FC fixture list (takes you to the BBC Sports Website). An interesting read and, unusually, the team sheet on the back of the program was headed "Today's Major Characters" in bold red lettering. The day was helped by another good performance in what's turning out to be a good season for Wolves. There was a decent atmosphere again from both sets of fans. The atmosphere was excellent and our sold out away end were in great voice. The police presence was very strong, but it was easy to get to the away entrance turnstiles, which were electronic. The approximate distance of this route is 900m. And guess when the earliest train arrives in Sheffield from London on a Sunday? Swans had some nice passing at points with no real chances for either team. Seating view photos from seats at Bramall Lane, section Bramall Lane Stand G, row N, seat 167, home of Sheffield United, Sheffield United Women. They looked like they might still come away with something until Billy Sharp was sent off for a rash challenge. There was some good link up play down the right from Henry and Matt Doherty, and the ball broke to Dave Edwards, who finished with aplomb. Here are some of our favourites: As well as being excellent for disabled supporters, Bramall Lane is a ground with that perfect mix of history and modernisation. We were on the back foot from the kick off and our keeper kept us in it. Football was played at Bramall Lane for the first time in 1862 when Sheffield Football Club went up against Hallam Football Club in order to raise money for the Lancashire Distress Fund. The Sheaf Island Eccleshall Road, Sheffield, S11 8HW (0114 267 7700) Find Bramall Lane, events and information. I hope to see a Sheffield derby here some day. The red half of Sheffield took full advantage and put three goals past us. Mercure Sheffield St Paul's Hotel and Spa 75+. Before it became Sheffield Uniteds home ground, Bramall Lane was used as a cricket field, with six different cricket clubs playing there. After that a few good chances came the way of United but to no avail for the home side. There was no trouble with the home fans on their way home. I went on the official club coaches, which meant an early start, given the 1:25 kick off. We were back home by 1am. There was loads of action and of course fouls but it wouldn't be a derby without those. We bagged a nice consolation goal though. Overall, I would recommend a visit to Bramall Lane. Bramall Lane Enviar Fotos Fotos Seces Comentrios Identificadores Seces com fotos em Bramall Lane Bramall Lane, BL1 Bramall Lane, BL2 Bramall Lane, BL3 Bramall Lane, Bramall Lane Stand B Bramall Lane, Bramall Lane Stand E Bramall Lane, Bramall Lane Stand G Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock was a Blades legend, so the atmosphere promised a lot despite it being an Easter Monday evening. Sheffield United Women v Crystal Palace Women. All in all I'd certainly recommend Wednesday away as a must for fans of any clubs who come across them. As expected, the game started at a rapid tempo, with United coming close to scoring early on, the lively Scougall forcing a good save from Carl Ikeme. There are also different prices on a match day to if you buy your tickets in advance. Bramall Lane is located just south of Sheffield city centre. Over 60s 25 In the second half, Lewis Dunk had a great chance to put Albion ahead but spurned it over. We got on the train at midday from St.Pancras and within two hours we were in Sheffield on a scorching hot day! A well taken goal by Ched Evans (who else) and an opportunist (lets poke the ball in whilst Im sat on my backside) effort from Richard Cresswell seemed to have wrapped up the points until Bournemouth grabbed a goal back in bizarre circumstances after Zamon Hines intercepted a throw out by the keeper and walked the ball into an empty net. You might be asked for ID as alcohol can only be served in England. I'm really happy I finally went to see a game at Bramall Lane. We soon found an equaliser which silenced the home support. By Air - Robin Hood Doncaster-Sheffield Airport is easily the closest to the ground, with bus services linking it to Doncaster and Barnsley from where you can get a train through to Sheffield. After two pints and a meal each there, I got a text from some of my pals saying they were in a pub called The Royal Standard (or The 'RS'), so we made the fifteen minute walk there. Wolves took the lead soon after though, when James Henry's cross fooled everybody to nestle in the far corner. We were able to walk back into the town centre with out any trouble and back to the train station. There are good, wide concourses with plenty of places to buy food and drink before and during the match, as well as kiosks where you can place a bet or two. Opposite the station is a main road and just on the other side plenty of travelling addicks fans were gathered outside the Howard pub enjoying the sun and making plenty of noise! I had read good reports about Bramall Lane being a good football ground and I was not disappointed, four good sized stands and a decent atmosphere despite only being half full. Preston brought a good number of fans and greatly enhanced the atmosphere including the added entertainment of a pitch invader on the award of the penalty. View Accessibility Symbols. This was then followed by the Greasy Chip butty song. I had never been to Bramall Lane before, plus we were visiting relatives nearby so I thought I give it a visit. We chose to go by car, yours truly blagging a people carrier from work for the journey. We knew it was mainly street parking and we parked up on Langdon Street. You will eventually reach a roundabout at the junction with the A621. The police then made an escort which took couple hundred of Millwall fans to ground and on the way meeting some aggressive Sheffield United which flared a few things up. After a bad result against a poor side the heavens opened up and we got drenched. I only caught the aftermath but I learned later that this had resulted in two Norwich City being taken to hospital so it was fairly serious. I was still disappointed with the atmosphere from the home ends as hardly any singing was heard. Had a pre-booked ticket so couldn't stay for more beer in this fine drinking city. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the ground? Getting out of Sheffield City centre after the game was slow, probably took half an hour to clear the city. There is a chippy on Shoreham Street we used before the game. Service was pretty quick and the usual selection was available. The ground was well sign posted for the majority of the route. I took the 10.24am train from Barnsley which only took thirty minutes to reach Sheffield. Sheffield United played the ball on the floor all the time so that's very unusual to see for a lower league game. EFL Sky Bet Championship. the Wednesday fans were in decent voice, especially once they had established a lead. I expected a better atmosphere from the home fans who apart from singing fill up my senses were largely quiet. Now I am not a seasoned traveller, I have done about 30 odd of the 92 grounds, but I though Bramall Lane inside was the best ground I have been to. I went straight into the ground after the usual search by the stewards. Continue along the A61, which becomes the ring road around the western side of the city centre. Premier League, 13th May 2007. This derby match is really important to both sets of fans and is steeped in history and to some, the cause of hatred. Food is available in the form of a range of Pies (Meat & Potato, Chicken Curry, or Cheese & Onion, (all 3.80) and Henersons Sausage Rolls (4). Blackburn carried on for most of the second half working hard until Richie Smallwood dived into a challenge and was sent off, levelling up the team numbers of 10 v 10. The United fans are particularly passionate and vocal about their club. They have never won the League Cup, though they did reach the semi-final of that particular competition in both 2003 and 2015. It appears that the upper tier is now used by the home fans. The noisiest home fans are behind the opposite goal which limits the banter somewhat but there was still some good atmosphere. That is a feature which does take me back. As it happens the match itself was played near the time of the anniversary, and our manager (Rafael Benitez), the former Liverpool manager laid a wreath at the memorial ahead of kick off. I travelled on the away supporters transport to the ground and arrived in good time for a look around. It will set you back 10 if you're an adult and 6 if you're a concession. There are no user comments for this listing. Before the game we headed to the Sheaf Island pub which a fairly new Wetherspoons pub, the pub itself was large, open planned and tidy. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the Hillsborough Stadium? Before the game I was very intrigued as to how we would perform in our first real test of the season. With Newcastle United going well in the league and close to sealing promotion, it was a game not to be missed. No real contact with home fans, but no hassle either. We did note that the price went up to 5 once the clock struck 5pm, so we were lucky to arrive just early enough to save a quid. Attendances werent good at the ground and Englands loss was blamed on poor light - something that was believed to be as a result of smoke from the nearby factories. In the 85th minute, Yan Danda came on for Swans and scored with his first ever touch in professional football to send to 960 Swans fans into wild celebrations. Well, the land owner of the Lane missed the income so created a club off the back of it. I'd heard stories from friends and family about how they'd loved going to Bramall Lane in years gone by and enjoying the old school features of the ground and the atmosphere. And I only had a cup of coffee so I can't judge the food. As the ground filled the stewards, of whom I had heard bad things, were fine, and left us to it, but quickly sorted out any really silly behaviour, but in a professional manner. We stopped at the usual Warwick Services on the M40 and the weather got worse as we heading north. The Blades, having beaten non-league's Hollywood upstarts Wrexham in the previous round, had sent out their fringe team for this one, but they frustrated Spurs and grew . Send email. I was prevented from taking a flag into the ground that I had brought from the Coventry City Club Shop, but it was returned to me by the stewards at the end of the game. Bramall Lane Ground Today. Once there the ground was easy to find. If walking down to the ground from the station along Shoreham Steet, then you will pass the recently opened Sentinel Brewing Company. There was another police escort of Millwall fans back to the train station. 6. As it was a midday kick off I took my own packed lunch and beverage. Your email address will not be published. The second half was much improved for both teams with the game more open. Limbs were flying about the place, some of the best celebrations I've experienced following football and made the entire trip worthwhile. On this visit though it was so cold the hot drinks stand had a massive queue and hardly anyone was waiting for beer. They came out flying and too a 3-0 lead before half time. Getting away was easy enough, I headed back to Sheffield station and made the train with plenty of time to spare. Near to the railway station is the Globe, which Simon a visiting Chelsea informs me: I found that the Globe pub around a five minute walk from the station and a 15 minute walk from the ground welcomed home and away fans as long as there was no singing. Wetherspoons, Lloyds and several other bars all offered real ale and cheap food. That included a 20 minute wait on the hard shoulder of the M1 for our Police escort. No draft beer on offer, but they sell bottles of multinational corporate lager and cider at not unreasonable prices. The walk from the station to the ground took around 15 minutes. BL2 section row seat IAN16 My mates and I travelled on the official club coaches. Note: there was no allocated away pub. Photograph: Mirrorpix/Getty Images. Thats not always been the case. The toilets were clean. Sheffield on the whole is always an enjoyable away day, a City full of good pubs, bars and restaurants and equally important two traditional football grounds full of history and tradition. Obviously Blades fans like to get that last pint in before taking their seats. Still Shrewsbury managed to pull a goal back with their only attack in the second half. I needed the toilets and these were a bit disappointing. Despite constant rain, the pitch was in very good condition. Made the 2-hour train journey from St Pancras (I live in East Anglia) which goes through some lovely scenery the further north you travel. Bramall Lane section BL2 Photos Sections Comments Tags Seats here are tagged with: has an obstructed view of the scoreboard is in the visitor's section is under an overhang Nufcjimmy Bramall Lane Sheffield United vs Newcastle United Good view and great atmosphere - everything a football event should have! As per our Season Ticket T&C's: 2.j. 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