The journey was as expected. Although there are bouncers on the doors, away fans are allowed into the pub wearing colours. Well not initially! It was only for a League One game but I have no complaints. Availed ourselves of a sandwich and two pints at the Stags Head pub Psalter Lane. Struggled to see right hand corner but we'll covered and easy access to concourse as you are right by the entrance. This stand which was opened in 1996, has had the corners to either side of it filled in, by offices on one side and a family seated area on the other, called the Fortina Spa Corner, in a corporate sponsorship deal. Second half got underway with no real change. I feel it has to be said that, for an away supporter at least, that in my opinion, Bramall Lane is far superior. The fact that it's a 'proper' ground, and its proximity to the centre of such a fine city. It's a direct train, taking an hour and a half with only a handful of stops. Simon Cumming a visiting Barnsley fan recommends The Howard which is a good pub for away fans. All of the fans we met appeared to be friendly some of which engaged in light conversation. Those who forget to ask may be unsure of the situation until the match has ended. After a bad result against a poor side the heavens opened up and we got drenched. The journey was easy enough. A few things were thrown by Sheffield fans but fair play to the police they kept the fans moving. It's 3 for adults to enter and 2 for concessions, but check it is open before you travel to avoid disappointment. The atmosphere was brilliant and over 20,000 fans were at this game. It also offers food too. The view what I will always remember as being without doubt the best in the ground is now gone, but it was standing at the old white wall on the old kop, where the army posters were. There was a bit of traffic due to it being Bank Holiday Monday, but we prepared for that and set off a bit earlier than planned. The goal kicked the Swans into action with our play much improving (the addition of Jeff Montero helping). Joe Shaw made his debut for Sheffield United at the tender age of 16 in 1945. Always nice to have a ground steeped in history, in or near a town or city centre. An Artists Impression Of The Extended South Stand, Away fans are housed in the lower tier of the Redbrik Estate Agency(aka the Bramall Lane) Stand at one end of the ground, where around 3,000 supporters can be accommodated. It was only when the Owls turned their back on the lease agreement that United were born. We got out pretty easy and avoided any heavy traffic. Undeterred the Charlton army headed north from Friday onward. Apart from a bit of a hold up at traffic lights, we made good time getting to the Motorway. Chatted with the guy sat next to me, a Blades fan on holiday from Australia where he'd relocated from South Yorkshire 20 years ago. The home side put pressure on late on but couldn't find a way through a resolute Brighton defence and it ended 1-1. Id love to visit Bramall Lane again. No problems at all getting out of the ground, with, once again, red and white shirts mingling with blue with no hint of trouble. In the end the Police decided to take our bus in on it's own. South Stand Gangway H Bramall Lane SSM2 Bramall Lane Support A View From My Seat by using the links below to purchase tickets from our trusted partners. There are no such problems at Uniteds away end, which is showing its age but is much brighter, friendlier and less oppressive. I've learnt to play the train game now and booked a return ticket from Widnes to Sheffield at the discounted price of 13 saving 8 by booking in advance. This is the first time for a few years that Chesterfield have visited both Bramall Lane and Hillsborough so this was a good chance to compare the two. Find Your Section View At Bramall Lane, casa de Sheffield United, Sheffield United Women. I sat in the lower tier of the away end behind the goals which was unusual as I have always previously sat in the upper tier, where the leg room is a lot better. It's a little difficult to see the nearest goal, especially when everyone stands up during build-up play, or in anticipation of a goal. Glad to say that I have now seen a match at all 20 grounds of the Premier League. We walked to a pub called The Cremorne which was full of home fans but as away fans (with no colours on) we came across no trouble at all. The Legend Of The Lane museum features a host of the clubs memorabilia, collected during its extensive and exciting history. An interesting read and, unusually, the team sheet on the back of the program was headed "Today's Major Characters" in bold red lettering. Just follow the red and white. Getting away from the ground was easy the police were a little over evident and roads were closed. You dont really see the ground unless your right next to it. Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: We walked back to the station in no real rush because of the time of our train back, obviously disappointed, but I enjoyed visiting the stadium and all that goes with it. Barnes Bramall Lane Stand - Visiting Supporters. Why were you looking forward to visiting the Bramall Lane football ground? For cup games, if the demand requires it, then the upper tier can be made available too. A 0-0 draw was a great result for us on current form and having a player sent off. I was still disappointed with the atmosphere from the home ends as hardly any singing was heard. He was popular too in the blue half of Sheffield, where he played for Wednesday scoring 62 goals in 61 appearances, before his playing career was prematurely ended by injury. Bramall Lane is a cashless stadium so please bring credit cards, debit cards or mobile devices that allow contactless payment. 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. 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. The atmosphere wasn't as good as I was expecting, but it wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special. If anything is incorrect or you have something to add, please e-mail me at: contact@footballgroundguide.com and Ill update the guide. 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. Written October 25, 2021. 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. We folded, they came on to us, two quick fire goals and Sheffield United were on their way to Wembley, and boy did we know 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. There wasn't any singing inside from either sets of fans. It needs some paint on it I thought because it seems to have faded somewhat but is still a striking stand all the same. It was a nice, modern, Wetherspoons pub. There also seemed to be a huge gap between the stairs, and predictably our seats were right in the middle of the block, which meant we had to squeeze past a lot of people to get to our seats (the poor leg room didn't help with this either). Most Cardiff fans walked to their awaiting coaches but my father and I returned to the car, which was parked about 5-10 minutes from the stadium. The home stands were filling up well and the sun was still out as the game kicked off. Eventhough it was now a midweek game we still decided to go. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 2023 Football Ground Guide. At half time the bogs were as you would expect, compact, packed and smokey with a number of fans grabbing a fag. Here are some of the usual methods youll consider trying: Train - Bramall Lane is just a few minutes walk away from Sheffield Railway Station, which is served by trains from the North and the South on a regular basis. The disaster subsequently shaped the way of UK stadia over the last 25 years or, great from a safety point of view, but bad in the way it's lead to soulless all seated bowl stadiums. We went in 1-0 after 45 minutes having produced very little. We all moved toward the back of the stand as it was a rainy day, which unfortunately meant we couldn't see a scoreboard. We enjoyed a sandwich in the car and had a read of the 84 page match programme costing 3. The other sides of the stadium looked very good. Inside the concourse the atmosphere was bouncing, which was once of the reasons behind me considering this the best away day for atmosphere that I have been too. The game was a little slow in the first half. The derby has been their ever since. The game was a good one, and even though it was on Sky just over 30,000 packed into Bramall Lane to watch the clash as it could decide both teams fates come the end of the season. Five past midday! The hotel is less than a mile from Bramall Lane. Note: there was no allocated away pub. Inside the ground is much as described on this Football Ground Guide website, no need to repeat other than (as much as I like St Mary's) for me, you can't beat a traditional design with four separate stands, whether or not the corners are in-filled. 32,604 v Wigan Athletic On the concourses, there are television screens showing the game going on inside as well as a betting outlet. We missed a sitter and the writing was on the wall. That, however, does not mean the ground has always been in the same way we see it now. Overall, I would recommend a visit to Bramall Lane. 32,125 (all seated) Address: 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. Derek Dooley was a former of Chairman of the Club, who passed away in 2008. 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