Away support today

[BrightonEye]

Cherry_Bozzo - 2/1/2018 10:52

It was unfortunate that it was so damp and chilly pre game as there is plenty of space around the outside of the stadium and many more would have stayed and eaten/drank outside had the weather been better as it was back in 2015.

Half time concourse is bad at most grounds - but this one is quite poor for a newer ground. I wonder if it is any better in the home areas - anyone know?

Thanks for asking. The away concourse (which is expandable, depending on visitor ticket allocation) is indeed relatively cramped… Because it's the Away concourse.

The three Home concourses, however, are entirely different, and huge. If you had turned right out of the away end and proceeded to West Stand Lower, you would have found yourselves in a warm, spacious concourse with numerous bars, hot food and TV screens. The West and East concourses stay open for 90 minutes post-match, with the North open for 3 hours.

Post-match, away fans are very welcome in any of these concourses (with few exceptions like Palace and Leeds).

And then there is Dick's Bar, above the club superstore. Carpeted, airport lounge kind of place, but with a good craic, its own Harveys bar and real ales aplenty.

The truth is that very few away fans are aware that the Amex has this relaxed, open concourse policy. Not surprising, because it's the only stadium in the country that does this.

A good game, and a fair result. Happy New Year!

 

[billythekid]

From football ground guide.

Away fans are housed in the South East corner of the stadium. This area not only includes the corner section but also part of the East & South Stands lower tiers. Around 3,300 fans can be accommodated in this area. It is worth noting that the Club charge away fans more for sitting in the East Stand rather than the South Stand or South East corner. As you would expect from a new stadium, the view of the playing action and leg room are both good. Plus the added bonus of padded seats is a rare 'luxury'. Food available inside the stadium include handmade Pies from Piglets Pantry in Shoreham-on-sea, which are baked on-site. You can choose from Steak & Harveys Ale with mushrooms, Chicken & Ham with leek and Vegetarian butternut squash with spicy tomato. However, it will cost you £4.20 for the privilege making them the most expensive pies in the league. Also on offer are Cheeseburgers (£4.70), Burgers (£4.60) and Hot Dogs (£4.20). Peter Llewellyn adds; 'The Amex Stadium is an excellent venue, very nicely set in the countryside. The concourse is extraordinarily wide and spacious for such a small stadium. Comfy cushioned seats, excellent view, plenty of leg room, great pitch and the best acoustics of any stadium I've been to. The home fans singing was deafening, all down to the acoustic effect of the stadium design.'

Bit late now but maybe in the future, a good site for away fans with the info needed.

https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/siteassets/pdfs/away-fan-guide-201718-full-july17---final.pdf

 

[West Moors Cherry]

BrightonEye - 2/1/2018 15:04

Cherry_Bozzo - 2/1/2018 10:52

It was unfortunate that it was so damp and chilly pre game as there is plenty of space around the outside of the stadium and many more would have stayed and eaten/drank outside had the weather been better as it was back in 2015.

Half time concourse is bad at most grounds - but this one is quite poor for a newer ground. I wonder if it is any better in the home areas - anyone know?

Thanks for asking. The away concourse (which is expandable, depending on visitor ticket allocation) is indeed relatively cramped… Because it's the Away concourse.

The three Home concourses, however, are entirely different, and huge. If you had turned right out of the away end and proceeded to West Stand Lower, you would have found yourselves in a warm, spacious concourse with numerous bars, hot food and TV screens. The West and East concourses stay open for 90 minutes post-match, with the North open for 3 hours.

Post-match, away fans are very welcome in any of these concourses (with few exceptions like Palace and Leeds).

And then there is Dick's Bar, above the club superstore. Carpeted, airport lounge kind of place, but with a good craic, its own Harveys bar and real ales aplenty.

The truth is that very few away fans are aware that the Amex has this relaxed, open concourse policy. Not surprising, because it's the only stadium in the country that does this.

A good game, and a fair result. Happy New Year!

We stayed behind and had a beer in the home stand next to the away end, near where our team bus was parked and watched the highlights.

Everyone was very welcoming and we had a good chat with the seagulls fans. Really enjoyed the day and match. Many thanks BrightonEye, I like the friendly set up but completely understand why it doesn't extend to Croydon!