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  • Thread starter Saddlebrains
  • Start date Apr 15, 2025
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PVA

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  • Apr 15, 2025
  • #36
shmmeee said:
Been three times this season. Like it mainly because my dad can use the lift and I can see the game from the seats. The food is generally poor but OK for some nachos with your beer or whatever. If you want a chilled drink with the footy on the telly and Josh Eccles to come and tell you he’s injured it’s pretty good. Might give the Mill a go for comparison tho as it seems to tick all the same boxes for cheaper.
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I didn't really like the Mill mainly because the seats are right at the front (or at least they were last season). Fine if you don't mind that view but I prefer a little higher up.

Given the choice I'd go with BS over Mill personally.
 
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shmmeee

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  • Apr 15, 2025
  • #37
PVA said:
I didn't really like the Mill mainly because the seats are right at the front (or at least they were last season). Fine if you don't mind that view but I prefer a little higher up.

Given the choice I'd go with BS over Mill personally.
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Ah didn’t realise that. I’m in block 35 normally and hate it cos it’s so low down. Balcony Bar is probably a touch higher than ideal but miles better than being too low.
 
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Cally Fedora

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  • Apr 15, 2025
  • #38
Will you be leaking your decision to go to The Balcony or not just before the game?
 
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COVKIDSNEVERQUIT

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  • Apr 15, 2025
  • #39
Saddlebrains said:
Debating it for Friday, anyone done it?

Is it worth the £80 a pop?

Got our ST's of course but fancy treating the kids. And myself
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I've done it a couple of times, took my daughter who's an adult, it's ok for a treat, just get there early no big queues for the food and clean toilets.
 
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CCfC2023

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  • Apr 15, 2025
  • #40
I was watching the highlights this week a was thinking the same the press area is so much space wasted and just looks wrong compared to other newer stadiums . And we sit bellow the balcony and was amazed to see how empty it is /was .
 
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SBT

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  • Apr 15, 2025
  • #41
CCfC2023 said:
I was watching the highlights this week a was thinking the same the press area is so much space wasted and just looks wrong compared to other newer stadiums . And we sit bellow the balcony and was amazed to see how empty it is /was .
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The press area is at least an unusual touch in a stadium that is generally lacking in unique qualities.
 

TinPotTaylor

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  • Apr 15, 2025
  • #42
COVKIDSNEVERQUIT said:
And singers corner isn't.
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Exactly why I don't sit there
 

hinckley cov

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  • Apr 15, 2025
  • #43
Saddlebrains said:
Debating it for Friday, anyone done it?

Is it worth the £80 a pop?

Got our ST's of course but fancy treating the kids. And myself
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Me a my mrs have done it twice now Sunderland and Pompey I think it’s worth it free drink when you arrive and the foods really nice , plus the view is the best in the ground in my opinion , try it out I don’t think you will be disappointed.
 
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Noble

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  • Apr 15, 2025
  • #44
Especially if it's sold out on Friday I'd recommend getting there with plenty of time if you want to make the most of the food, I went a couple months back when it wasn't sold out and spent a fair while queuing to get something.
Other than that, between the view and the ability to get a pint at halftime without missing any of the game I rather like it. I think they'd be wise to introduce some form of upgrade scheme so season ticket holders are more likely to take up hospitality, feels like a no brainer to increase revenue/crowds.
 
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Sky Blue Pete

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  • Apr 15, 2025
  • #45
Noble said:
Especially if it's sold out on Friday I'd recommend getting there with plenty of time if you want to make the most of the food, I went a couple months back when it wasn't sold out and spent a fair while queuing to get something.
Other than that, between the view and the ability to get a pint at halftime without missing any of the game I rather like it. I think they'd be wise to introduce some form of upgrade scheme so season ticket holders are more likely to take up hospitality, feels like a no brainer to increase revenue/crowds.
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They intend to
 
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Sky_Blue_Dreamer

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  • Apr 15, 2025
  • #46
rob9872 said:
Certainly a waste of money for kids. Wouldnt be so bad if you actually got the advertised price as a deduction from the ticket too rather than 1/23rd of your season ticket cost. If it's free and corporate night with the works then just enjoy and dont worry about the price, but for a random game I dont think there's much value.

Whilst I'm here, does anyone know how to get a birthday message on the scoreboard at HT please?
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Supersoaker filled with paint?
 
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Sick Boy

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  • Apr 16, 2025
  • #47
Para1140 said:
Did the Mahou lounge and wouldnt do it again. Over priced for what it is, hated watching from the balcony which was soleless and away from any atmosphere and as a ST holder you get no reduction on the price.
Id personally sit in your normal seats and then spend £80 on a good restaurant after the game
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Did they have cod at least?
 
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antineorevolutionery

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  • Apr 16, 2025
  • #48
Did it for the Sunderland game - probably more worth it for adults than children (would've cost £37 general entry so by the time you add on a free beer, food, tea/coffee and the general convenience/comfort of toilets and nice seats it's not bad). As some have said, get there before 1pm and the queues are reasonable and plenty of seating. It also shows the 12:30 KO on a big screen and they then have Sky Sport News on during the game, so would probably be useful during the Boro game to check other scores if Wifi inevitably isn't working.

Oh and at the end you wait an hour for Haji Wright to talk for 3 minutes about his MOTM performance whilst everyone's kids roam around restlessly!
 
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David O'Day

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  • Apr 16, 2025
  • #49
TinPotTaylor said:
Exactly why I don't sit there
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that and we have banned lonsdale trainers
 

fernandopartridge

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  • Apr 16, 2025
  • #50
Noble said:
Especially if it's sold out on Friday I'd recommend getting there with plenty of time if you want to make the most of the food, I went a couple months back when it wasn't sold out and spent a fair while queuing to get something.
Other than that, between the view and the ability to get a pint at halftime without missing any of the game I rather like it. I think they'd be wise to introduce some form of upgrade scheme so season ticket holders are more likely to take up hospitality, feels like a no brainer to increase revenue/crowds.
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It's not a no brainer unless there is a season ticket reselling scheme. Otherwise what benefit does the club get from it really?
 

Noble

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  • Apr 16, 2025
  • #51
fernandopartridge said:
It's not a no brainer unless there is a season ticket reselling scheme. Otherwise what benefit does the club get from it really?
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Sorry I took that as implied as an FZ-goer but yes indeed that would be needed as well
 

fernandopartridge

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  • Apr 16, 2025
  • #52
Sick Boy said:
Did they have cod at least?
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I don't get the hake for the Mahou Lounge. It's an upscale way of watching the match. Seeing the ball hit the back of the net from up there must be a really invigorating experience.
 
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AOM

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  • Apr 16, 2025
  • #53
fernandopartridge said:
I don't get the hake for the Mahou Lounge. It's an upscale way of watching the match. Seeing the ball hit the back of the net from up there must be a really invigorating experience.
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Couldn't think of a better plaice to see a last minute winner
 
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COVKIDSNEVERQUIT

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  • Apr 16, 2025
  • #54
fernandopartridge said:
It's not a no brainer unless there is a season ticket reselling scheme. Otherwise what benefit does the club get from it really?
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Err More money for the club.
 

Sky Blue Pete

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  • Apr 16, 2025
  • #55
COVKIDSNEVERQUIT said:
Err More money for the club.
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Not if they don’t sell out
They’d prefer to sell all tickets at the proper price before reselling tickets already bought at a lower price
 

COVKIDSNEVERQUIT

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  • Apr 16, 2025
  • #56
Sky Blue Pete said:
Not if they don’t sell out
They’d prefer to sell all tickets at the proper price before reselling tickets already bought at a lower price
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How, if you upgrade to corporate it cost more money surely or am I missing something.
 

Nick

Administrator
  • Apr 16, 2025
  • #57
COVKIDSNEVERQUIT said:
How, if you upgrade to corporate it cost more money surely or am I missing something.
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Guess it depends on the margins.
 
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David O'Day

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  • Apr 16, 2025
  • #58
AOM said:
Couldn't think of a better plaice to see a last minute winner
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Can be a bit empty on a school night though
 

fernandopartridge

Well-Known Member
  • Apr 16, 2025
  • #59
COVKIDSNEVERQUIT said:
Err More money for the club.
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Err no it isn't because it is effectively currently an unsellable seat in the stadium as well as selling access to a premium area at a discounted price
 

itsabuzzard

Well-Known Member
  • Apr 17, 2025
  • #60
fernandopartridge said:
I don't get the hake for the Mahou Lounge. It's an upscale way of watching the match. Seeing the ball hit the back of the net from up there must be a really invigorating experience.
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You're a dab hand at this.
 
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