Post match fans zone (1 Viewer)

sw88 · Sep 27, 2025

long time of no posting!! So apologies if this has been mentioned before. But.
Today was the first game I did differently - me and friends arrived by train, and didn’t feel rushed (although did feel like lemmings packed into a 2 carriage train both ways).
however.
post match we hung back. No rushing, and took advantage of the post match fans zone.
bars remained open. And it was busy. Even at £3.60 minimum a pint, we have to earnt a bit from this.
live entertainment with a one man band as a guy with his guitar, and he was actually really good value!
the vibe post match was so good!
Whether that is through King alone or those working with / for him, keep that good work up!

Nick · Sep 27, 2025

Where was the band after?

Yeah it was weird when leaving the bars were just opening up

David O'Day · Sep 27, 2025

It was okay, strangely they wouldn't let a mate back in after a ciggie but yeah a nice beer and let there fans go home.

sotvtoday · Sep 27, 2025

It's as if there's a businessman running the commercial side!!
If the beers decent and there's enough bar staff then why wouldn't you put the money into the club coffers?

bigfatronssba · Sep 27, 2025

Nick said:
Where was the band after?

Yeah it was weird when leaving the bars were just opening up

North Stand.

Was creating a good atmosphere

bigfatronssba · Sep 27, 2025

Nice to be able to actually get a beer after the game rather than queue 40 minutes at the casino bar

sw88 · Sep 28, 2025

We initially tried to get in via the statue but was directed to the first gate next to it which stayed open. Anecdote was packed so grabbed a drink from the concourse, then heard the one man band (guy and his guitar but did some great covers).
Saved the rush back, even if we were still then packed on the train like lemmings after

But was definitely a great plan to entice fans to stay that little bit longer and boost the penny jar!

Covcraig@bury · Sep 28, 2025

It was just brilliant yesterday. Hats off to Doug , great to see so many fans having a pint after. With the A444 closed after the game this is a stroke of genius

coop · Sep 28, 2025

First time we stayed behind it was sound.

wingy · Sep 28, 2025

Similar vibe to the aftermatch at the buts without the players mingling.

SkyBlueSoul · Sep 28, 2025

Yeah really enjoyed being able to hang back afterwards, have a pint and let the crowds die down. Took the chance to stroll round the concourse (found the infamous chip shop!) and happened across the lad and his guitar just as he played WLADITT which got everyone going. Was nice to take a moment and take in how far we've come.

mmttww · Sep 28, 2025

SkyBlueSoul said:
(found the infamous chip shop!).

I'm f*cking staying after the next one, then. Boom!

Ccfc_Addy · Sep 28, 2025

Annoyingly couldn't partake in the £3.60 pints as I had to drive last night but the atmosphere before and after the match was fantastic. I hope this initiative continues

mmttww · Sep 28, 2025

Having something before and after in the exhibition hall would be mint. Folks whose kids don't like pubs yet could pile in there. Hope this is what they're building up to.

chiefdave · Sep 28, 2025

mmttww said:
Having something before and after in the exhibition hall would be mint.

There was. The Childcare & Education Expo which probably isn't what you had in mind.

shmmeee · Sep 28, 2025

chiefdave said:
There was. The Childcare & Education Expo which probably isn't what you had in mind.

What better place to take the kids?

wingy · Sep 28, 2025

shmmeee said:
What better place to take the kids?

Of all ages across the spectrum if you'll forgive the term.

ptr · Sep 28, 2025

All part of Doug’s Masterplan. Close the roads after the game, trap the people in, people spend more money.

Winger incoming in Jan.

rob9872 · Sep 28, 2025

SkyBlueSoul said:
Yeah really enjoyed being able to hang back afterwards, have a pint and let the crowds die down. Took the chance to stroll round the concourse (found the infamous chip shop!) and happened across the lad and his guitar just as he played WLADITT which got everyone going. Was nice to take a moment and take in how far we've come.

Were the food outlets open after too then?

MTK · Sep 29, 2025

I just love all these signs that we are now a well owned and well run club. Every week it feels like something is happening for the better whether it be new scanners at the turnstiles, cheap pints, big concerts in the bowl for the summer, bars staying open after the game with entertainment. It’s great time to be a city fan - sometimes I feel so proud in the seat before the game that it brings tears to my eyes 🩵

Great_Expectations · Sep 29, 2025

Enjoyed it opening before and the £3.60 pints is enticing people, as I heard so many people say things like ‘it’s £3 a pint, why not’ etc - so the price is attracting people.

One thing they absolutely need to sort is the speed of the queues. More people might want a pint, but if they can’t get served it’s a loss of money and potentially put people off trying again. This is especially poor as with prices being cheaper they need to serve more people.

Second, and not as big an issue, I had no idea there was a singer on! I’m block 20 and it was great to have a pint, but as people started to leave it started to feel a bit empty. Maybe they try and push all fans to the same sets of bars post game to keep an atmosphere going. Obviously this will be numbers dependent!

skyblueiom · Sep 29, 2025

The four of us felt that the cider was watered down, we have 2 different types so couldnt really call it a one off. But didnt spoil what was otherwise a perfect day

CBS16 · Sep 29, 2025

Cheap pints at the bar, curry stand and live music after a 3-0 win, brilliant! Plenty were in there too very good. Hope we go back to those stronger reusable plastic cups though, much better to drink out of. Anecdote was packed and the concourse had a better atmosphere will do that again

SkyBlueSoul · Sep 29, 2025

rob9872 said:
Were the food outlets open after too then?

They were. Didn't notice anyone with food but I'm assuming they were selling it and not just beer

SkyBlueSoul · Sep 29, 2025

Just look at that. Winning 3-0 obviously helps but it's great to see, that was about half hour after the game

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Williescar · Sep 29, 2025

Are there a good range of Beers on offer or is it just Tasteless Carling and Madri pisswater

rob9872 · Sep 29, 2025

Williescar said:
Are there a good range of Beers on offer or is it just Tasteless Carling and Madri pisswater

CBS16 · Sep 29, 2025

Williescar said:
Are there a good range of Beers on offer or is it just Tasteless Carling and Madri pisswater

Camden stout is a nice drop. It's by the Stella bar so that's your larger

AOM · Sep 29, 2025

rob9872 said:

Ccfc_Addy · Sep 29, 2025

Williescar said:
Are there a good range of Beers on offer or is it just Tasteless Carling and Madri pisswater

The Dhillons range was included in the offer

EalingSB · Sep 29, 2025

We stayed behind at the stadium in Brighton a few years ago after the cup game there. They also sold off the food at half-price moving towards closing time which obviously prevents waste. Good to see the matchday experience being enhanced.

rob9872 · Sep 29, 2025

EalingSB said:
We stayed behind at the stadium in Brighton a few years ago after the cup game there. They also sold off the food at half-price moving towards closing time which obviously prevents waste. Good to see the matchday experience behing enhanced.

That's a great initiative and something that might catch on/ @Sky Blue Pete might be worth taking to the next fans forum. Win-win on sales and good PR to reduce waste.

COVKIDSNEVERQUIT · Sep 29, 2025

MTK said:
I just love all these signs that we are now a well owned and well run club. Every week it feels like something is happening for the better whether it be new scanners at the turnstiles, cheap pints, big concerts in the bowl for the summer, bars staying open after the game with entertainment. It’s great time to be a city fan - sometimes I feel so proud in the seat before the game that it brings tears to my eyes 🩵

Oasis have said they're going on tour next year again so watch this space.

CovInEssex · Sep 29, 2025

skyblueiom said:
The four of us felt that the cider was watered down, we have 2 different types so couldnt really call it a one off. But didnt spoil what was otherwise a perfect day

Had the same thought - dark fruits?

Hutch11 · Sep 29, 2025

CovInEssex said:
Had the same thought - dark fruits?

I think it's more dark arts

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