But up against a good team, we should up our game for this one. From the sixties onwards, the ground slowly moved to adopt more seating with the 2000s seeing the Shoreham Street corner filled in to tweak the capacity with other changes since then seen very much as modernisation. Inside the ground, with five minutes to go before kick-off the Shoreham Street end was half empty and it looked as if Uniteds fans had decided for some reason to give the game a miss, but suddenly they all turned up and the ground looked a good 75% full when the match began. I didnt notice any Home fans and contrary to a previous report singing was allowed. It was hard getting away from Bramall Lane. This is where you can once again see how much of a traditional old school ground Hillsborough is. Although the outcome was obviously in our favour (and rightly so), it does feel like VAR is dragging the game back too much. Silvergate Bank announced it would delay the filing of its annual report on Wednesday, causing shares to plummet in after-hours trading. Definitely recommend the steak sarnie and chips. The atmosphere was okay for this kind of game but you could feel that Bramall Lane must be a really loud place for the more high profile matches. The theory of predestination suggests that everything thats happened would have happened regardless of whether or not something in the past occurred differently, though that could have been put to the test if Sheffield Wednesday had never left Bramall Lane. United perhaps had more possession, but Wolves looked dangerous on the break. A very memorable away day, with a great traditional ground, good support for both sides a good result for the Addicks and Sheffield itself came across as a nice city with plenty of character. The construction of three large modern looking stands, plus the filling in of the corners (albeit one corner is filled with administrative offices), makes it a great ground and one that has character. Continue along the A61, which becomes the ring road around the western side of the city centre. The ground has its own claim to fame in a more modern sense, too, as it was the first to host a floodlit football match, which it did on the 14th of October 1878. The majority of fans there were Chelsea and the doors where policed 2 hours before the game but it was a nice friendly pub serving good ale. Chris Bax adds; Any tickets still available for the away end can be purchased from two dedicated away ticket windows just up from the turnstile entrances. Good luck to Sheffield United in trying to get a European place! The away end is quite cramped and luckily we stood as sitting would've been uncomfortable I imagine. We went to the Globe for a pint where there was about 30 away fans. They do provide a beer only bar. Both sides of the ground are large single tiered stands. We lost 2-1 which was disappointing. the Wednesday fans were in decent voice, especially once they had established a lead. Undeterred the Charlton army headed north from Friday onward. Written October 25, 2021. The journey was pretty awful because of storm Ciara. The Leppings Lane at Hillsborough with its inadequate concourses and gangways, plus rather strict stewards, is not great. Game was very poor and both sides played badly. 0114 253 7200 Ticket Office: / Green & Yellow (Third), Abdullah bin Musa'ed bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Kevin McCabe. Sheffield United scored two good goals in the first half and had a penalty saved, whilst Shrewsbury had two players sent off. The second half was much improved for both teams with the game more open. We walked to Bramall Lane from Sheffield Railway Station which took around 15-20 minutes. Most fans will know that the Steel city derby is a big one in the football calendar with both clubs coming from the same city but the roots of the rivalry go much deeper than that. With it being a much anticipated top of the table clash between two of the biggest clubs in the league and another Yorkshire v Lancashire encounter. We chose to go by car, yours truly blagging a people carrier from work for the journey. By Air - Robin Hood Doncaster-Sheffield Airport is easily the closest to the ground, with bus services linking it to Doncaster and Barnsley from where you can get a train through to Sheffield. I would recommend it. The stewards were very thorough checking bags on the way in. Glad to say that I have now seen a match at all 20 grounds of the Premier League. We spoke to some Sheffield United fans on the way to the ground and they seemed quite friendly. As it is, their departure for Olive Grove meant that the owners of the Lane needed to find some new tenants to help them generate some income, hence Sheffield United were formed at the Adelphi Hotel, which was on the site of the Crucible Theatre. After the final whistle we got straight out and walked the same way back to the station no more than ten minutes walk and no hassle on the way. Why? There was another police escort of Millwall fans back to the train station. I can recommend the meat and potato pies. The ground had a traditional design. As we were hungry and there were few away fans about at the time, we headed to a Wetherspoons pub called the Sheaf Island and had our tea (my dad was amazed you can now order 'Spoons from an app). In fact it's very neat and presentable. I got back into Leeds station at 6:45 and was back home by 7:30. I was not all bad, just the result. https://www.football-stadiums.co.uk/grounds/england/bramall-lane/#sigProId21b88ea1af, Mercure Sheffield St Paul's Hotel and Spa - 75+. The concourse was big enough, there were enough toilets, nothing spectacular about the place. Cue some very happy celebrations at the final whistle, a nice touch from Djenepo at the end (I know it's a common sight, but he made such a special effort to give his shirt to one lad in particular), and Hasenhuttl he's such a top guy when he celebrates in front of the away end. #1. Copthorne Hotel Sheffield 60+. A low shot into the near goal could easily cross the line unseen by the fans since the advertising boards actually obscure the last few inches of the pitch at that end. Insightful: Use Seat View to gain some perspective before choosing your seat. Those who forget to ask may be unsure of the situation until the match has ended. It was my first time visiting Bramall Lane and after Millwall being on a great run of form 16 game games unbeaten I was hoping it was going to continue. The fact that it's a 'proper' ground, and its proximity to the centre of such a fine city. Good fans and friendly stewards. It was a very frustrating game played against a side who on the day were miles better than we were. Capacity: When I got to the ground I went straight in as it was only half an hour or so until kick off, but there were plenty of home fans still entering too, and they didn't give the Stevenage fans any trouble, Although the ground looks impressive from the inside, I have to say from the outside it certainly doesn't look as good as it could do, perhaps if they painted it the ground would look a little better? Sheffield played a lot better than us. These large cowsheds used to be quite common but more modern construction of course now hold sway. After the home fans sang their 'greasy chip butty' anthem the game began with Sheffield United starting the brighter and creating early chances. Limbs were flying about the place, some of the best celebrations I've experienced following football and made the entire trip worthwhile. I travelled on the away supporters transport to the ground and arrived in good time for a look around. There are also direct connections from cities like Manchester, Leeds, and Birmingham. We left Swansea at 11am and arriving in Sheffield at 4.30pm. I first went to the ticket office to pick up my ticket then I had a look in club shop and general look outside the ground. Sheffield United played the ball on the floor all the time so that's very unusual to see for a lower league game. Bramall Lane is a great place to watch football as the stands are located close to the pitch, the views are generally good, as well as the atmosphere too. They looked like they might still come away with something until Billy Sharp was sent off for a rash challenge. There was a decent atmosphere again from both sets of fans. Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting Bramall Lane? White & Red. 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. Both of Sheffield Uniteds goals were from crosses into the box, the second being a re-bound. Also there was a red tent outside the main ticket office purposefully for away fans looking to buy tickets on the day which I found to be very handy and efficient. Eventually a few chances fell the way of the Blades half way through the first half, but it remained 0-0. 1862* Undersoil Heating: Made the 2-hour train journey from St Pancras (I live in East Anglia) which goes through some lovely scenery the further north you travel. A lively atmosphere in a great old stadium. I took the 10.24am train from Barnsley which only took thirty minutes to reach Sheffield. The pub was mostly home fans but there were about 25 Cardiff fans there. The pub is a 15 minute walk away from Bramall Lane. Responsibly, Map showing the location of Bramall Lane, railway station and listed pubs. No hassles with the journey and enough time to grab some beer from the Sainsburys outside the station before boarding the train. Our main preoccupation before the game was searching for somewhere to park. There wasn't any singing inside from either sets of fans. Do be aware of parking restrictions if youre considering on-street parking, however. Its very welcoming of away fans, too. Overall this was a good day really enjoyed it. The fact that Southend United had matched this once great club and competed in a good standard football match ensured a pleasant journey and good memories. In the end the Police decided to take our bus in on it's own. It costs 2 for 10 hours so it easily covers the game. Then this got louder & louder as the United team got closer to the goal, Goo-on, Goo-on, Goo-On! Pubs close to the ground tend to be for home fans only. The hotel is less than a mile from Bramall Lane. We were back home by 1am. Having arrived at 2pm we had a good hour to get to the ground. There is also an excellent tram system in Sheffield, with Blue and Purple routes both stopping at Granville Road, which is about ten minutes walk from the ground. We soon found an equaliser which silenced the home support. The game had several incidents and both sides were looking to get something out of the match. The 745 away supporters were in full voice for most of the first half but had nothing to sing about after that! I was approached by a Sheffield United fan at the station who apologised for it not being a better game and for the the lack of entertainment provided by his team. Really would like to see them at the top level sometime soon, as they definitely have the fanbase for it. The top tier of the stand is quite steep which helped with the view of the game. Sheffield and Rotherham are separated by just six miles so its fair to say bragging rights on the line when the two teams clash. Although personally I prefer grounds that have a uniform look about them. View photos. Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: Getting away from the ground was not too bad. Just follow the red and white. Brick built, basic with freezing water and rudimentary paper towel dispensers. We had a chat with some home fans outside the stadium and they were friendly and we discussed all things football. Required fields are marked *, Please read our Terms and Conditions before submission. For the first 20 minutes, Bournemouth played well and scored an early goal. The Wetherspoons had a mix of fans in and a match on the big screen. Access our charts below or by searching for any venue using the SeatGeek search bar. This match was certainly going to be a red letter day in my life as a Charlton supporter. This stand is two-tiered and also has an electric scoreboard, perched between the two. Overall, I would recommend a visit to Bramall Lane. South Yorkshire Police looked as if they had prepared for a war. That, however, does not mean the ground has always been in the same way we see it now. I walked around the ground to get a sense of context and a feel of the place. But would come back to Bramall Lane in the future. Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the Bramall Lane Ground? What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the stadium? No real trouble in finding the ground, but parking around Bramall Lane on a match day could be a nightmare, if arriving after 1.30pm as there were no parking spaces that I could see. The stewards were helpful in finding the seats and the facilities below on the concourse were good, despite the pricing. 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. Bramall Lane, which is obviously the Sheffield United ground, was once home to Wednesday. Although a scoreless draw it was a very good game, with lots of incident, seeing Carlisle coming closest to breaking the deadlock hitting a post just before half time and then being reduced to 10 men but valiantly holding on for a point. The Sheffield United PA announcer didn't help matters by making comments such as Best performance of the season and We are looking forward to playing you next season Leeds when the performance Sheffield United put in was one of the worst I have seen and on another day we would have won 4-0 and the fact they look certain to go down and I can easily say Preston were a better footballing side the other week when we played them. There is an Asda Store just over the bridge from the away end where you can pick up drinks and snacks. 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. The Bramall Lane stadium has been an all-seater football stadium since 1994 and has four main stands. Just to top the day off I took the wrong turn and ended up in a traffic jam behind the home end of the ground, in my car, dressed in Charlton Shirt. Derek Dooley was a former of Chairman of the Club, who passed away in 2008. The walk from either Sheffield Rail station or the city centre takes 15 minutes at most. Maybe their expectations arent as high, since, traditionally, the Owls have been the more successful and glamorous of the two. There is a chippy on Shoreham Street we used before the game. 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 Sheffield United fans were quiet for large periods of the game but when they did become vocal they created a good atmosphere. Sheffield United were only born out of their city rivals, Sheffield Wednesday, turning their back on their home ground due to financial implications and disagreements over the lease. The first half was a pretty drab affair. We missed a sitter and the writing was on the wall. Leon Clarke perhaps should have extended Wolves' lead, but fluffed two decent chances. When I got in and went to put the flag up, again a steward came over to examine it. The train from Peterborough was 20 minutes late but the time was made up on route. Getting away was easy enough, I headed back to Sheffield station and made the train with plenty of time to spare. There wasnt many spaces and the other streets in the area are permit parking only so arrive in plenty of time. The stewards were relaxed and informative. The journey into Sheffield was pretty easy. The game itself was a nightmare for Leeds. 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. USG Kit The Kop Stand facing the away end is very impressive and the atmosphere was good. This pub offers up to six real ales and serves food too. I did like the big stairways with handrails up to the top of the stand. 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