Etihad Campus, Stadium and Collar Site Development Thread

Psychedelic Casual said:
They went there because away fans aren’t allocated an away pub near the ground, because even home fans have a pitiful amount of pubs around the ground.

Those lads aren’t getting in anywhere decent in Town with Bournemouth shirts on so fans like that are stumped. They have to just get down to the Etihad and in the ground really.
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They must of nearly walked passed the Grove which has no problems with away fans, can't they use Google search.
 
The time they got there they could've easily got a drink in Mary D's, The Townley or Corner Shop, maybe not with a Bournemouth shirt on but that's not unusual for wherever you go.

That part of the vid' is a bit daft tbf, no way is a Pub assigned to away Fans that might have about 20 looking for a drink. Even on the concourse there was hardly any fans getting a drink.

This wasn't some FA cup tie where a big Club is in Town and giving a smaller Club its biggest gate of the season.

Maybe they'll do a bit of research before next season ;-)
 
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Psychedelic Casual said:
That’s a very good video. In fact, that’s the best fan video I’ve ever seen.

I found their views on the pre-match stuff very honest and do agree with them; “this will be the worst pre-match experience of the season, I hated it, 2 out of 10”.

The reasons he gives for that are the main reasons I think we lost the Super League Magic Weekend to St James’ Park in Newcastle and exactly why I don’t like it: Too far out of the city centre, nowhere near enough pubs around the ground (to the point that it pisses me off), feels like a kids theme park, aimed at kids even though about 90% of the people attending the game are adults.

City Square is bobbins if you’re not a six year old first time visitor, and could be miles better than it is. I make an effort to avoid it and would even rather just stand around on a random street somewhere close to the stadium doing absolutely nothing than go to City Sq.

All of the positives they give about the atmosphere and our fans being decent people are nice of them n’all. Bournemouth seem a sound bunch, and these lads are knowledgable and not a hint of bitterness.
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Not sure anybody really gives a shit about that weird Yonner egg chucking sport that is only played along the M62
 
Psychedelic Casual said:
That’s a very good video. In fact, that’s the best fan video I’ve ever seen.

I found their views on the pre-match stuff very honest and do agree with them; “this will be the worst pre-match experience of the season, I hated it, 2 out of 10”.

The reasons he gives for that are the main reasons I think we lost the Super League Magic Weekend to St James’ Park in Newcastle and exactly why I don’t like it: Too far out of the city centre, nowhere near enough pubs around the ground (to the point that it pisses me off), feels like a kids theme park, aimed at kids even though about 90% of the people attending the game are adults.

City Square is bobbins if you’re not a six year old first time visitor, and could be miles better than it is. I make an effort to avoid it and would even rather just stand around on a random street somewhere close to the stadium doing absolutely nothing than go to City Sq.

All of the positives they give about the atmosphere and our fans being decent people are nice of them n’all. Bournemouth seem a sound bunch, and these lads are knowledgable and not a hint of bitterness.
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I don't get this attitude towards City Square.

Personly I can walk right past the 5 a side, table tennis and everything else and straight into the stage side Bar area, get a drink sit down in the sun (lovely when the suns out) and meet me mate. Bit of music on or glance at the screen if something interests me.

Rather that than some overcrowded Pub near the ground which are all not the best. Alsations on the roof type Pubs aren't they :-)

The activities are not aimed at Adults but it's good to see young uns enjoying themselves in full City gear.

Must check if Asahi is on next game though.
 
Silva61 said:
They must of nearly walked passed the Grove which has no problems with away fans, can't they use Google search.
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Had to Google The Grove.

Appears to be wrong side of the ground if they have walked from the City centre, pity as it looks better than the 3 remaining Pubs I can think off.
 
richards30 said:
That is shite to be fair isnt it?
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Very true mate it's shite, but unfortunately football games alone will not sustain a pub business in the local areas, so many have closed even as our crowds increased.
Away fans could easily walk to the Etihad and not pass a single watering hole. We used to get Sunderland fans in the Wheatchief in Failsworth as they came off Broadway sadly that's gone and so have they, the club is probably delighted there's no pubs as they will drink the piss in the stadium.
 
failsworthblueboy said:
Very true mate it's shite, but unfortunately football games alone will not sustain a pub business in the local areas, so many have closed even as our crowds increased.
Away fans could easily walk to the Etihad and not pass a single watering hole. We used to get Sunderland fans in the Wheatchief in Failsworth as they came off Broadway sadly that's gone and so have they, the club is probably delighted there's no pubs as they will drink the piss in the stadium.
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yeah from a commercial point of view the club will be delighted!
 
ysmsa said:
I don't get this attitude towards City Square.

Personly I can walk right past the 5 a side, table tennis and everything else and straight into the stage side Bar area, get a drink sit down in the sun (lovely when the suns out) and meet me mate. Bit of music on or glance at the screen if something interests me.

Rather that than some overcrowded Pub near the ground which are all not the best. Alsations on the roof type Pubs aren't they :-)

The activities are not aimed at Adults but it's good to see young uns enjoying themselves in full City gear.

Must check if Asahi is on next game though.
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It's not just City Square is it, it's whatever someone doesn't like, then it's crap and should be scrapped. It doesn't matter if it's not aimed at them.

You see it on threads on here, womens football for instance, they'll post on it that womens football is crap and why do they bother playing or watching it. There's no need for them to even go into the thread in the first place, but people will be people sadly. I wonder how many of the idiots go to womens games and complain to everybody that it's rubbish?
 
andyhinch said:
Can go in the Waldorf and get the coach to the ground, no problem with away supporters in there.
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I listened to their video. It was a little long winded but pretty fair.
For away matches I usually know which pubs I am going to and how I am getting to the game from there.
Leicester I go to the Rutland and Derby and 15 minute walk, difficult to get nearer.
For Villa in a couple of weeks I go to the Aston Hotel, 5 minutes away, and book a room.
So if they had done a little research they could have found a pub, or gone in the Squash club 2 minutes to walk to their turnstiles. Or as you say the Waldorf.

They both took themselves a little seriously, hoping for stardom on Sky or something. But far from the worst bloggers.

Enjoy Newcastle
 
Liked that video, nice blokes and very complementary about City and our fans which is a nice change from the media angle. Pre-match if you rock up to the ground and park nearby then you'll be disappointed particularly if you are in full kit. But that will be the case in the majority of places they go. If they had have headed into town and strolled out to the ground they'd have had a much better time of it before the game, but if they stay up they can have another crack next season.

I think they're quite right that we'll rise up the rankings as the season goes on. The atmosphere was definitely helped by it being our first home game of the season.
 
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