Shortly after that the ball fell to Bradley Wright Phillips after an error from a blades centre half and there was only one outcome; 0-2 Charlton. The stewards were very thorough checking bags on the way in. Near to the railway station is the Globe, which Simon a visiting Chelsea informs me: I found that the Globe pub around a five minute walk from the station and a 15 minute walk from the ground welcomed home and away fans as long as there was no singing. Good to see our young Lewis Travis proving a point that he is good enough at this level. There are also different prices on a match day to if you buy your tickets in advance. The Club have announced their intention to further develop the capacity of Bramall Lane to over 40,000. The stands are very close to the pitch and it reminds me a bit of Anfield. About a ten minute walk away at the bottom of Eccleshall Road is a Wetherspoons Outlet called the Sheaf Island. I expected a better atmosphere from the home fans who apart from singing fill up my senses were largely quiet. There is a shop attached at the front and the platinum suite for dinner plus ticket shop and legends of the lane museum. You have to remember this is a ground located in the city and not adjacent to a motorway so expect queues. The journey was fine leaving Newcastle about 2pm and arriving at Bramall Lane for about 5:30pm. After getting back to the car there was a little bit of traffic but none less than expected. Also, the roof was replaced with a new cantilever structure, allowing the supporting pillars of the old roof to be removed, giving fans more cover and an unimpeded view of the playing action. Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting Hillsborough? The opening game of the Championship season. Why you were looking forward to going to the ground (or not as the case may be): Never been to Bramall Lane before and being a Leeds fan, Sheffield United is a big game. The visiting supporters turnstiles are about 200 yards along this road on the left. home fans friendly? Service was a bit slow but friendly. If walking down to the ground from the station along Shoreham Steet, then you will pass the recently opened Sentinel Brewing Company. The Bramall Lane stand is currently the oldest stand at the . Unfortunately, the experience was let down by a few idiots. Once again it was a pleasure to speak to the home fans that seemed a knowledgeable bunch. Continue along the A61, which becomes the ring road around the western side of the city centre. Before the game, I walked around the stadium and looked around the surrounding area. The ground had a traditional design. It costs 2 for 10 hours so it easily covers the game. Id love to visit Bramall Lane again. Should we be in the same league next season it will be a must do game to attend again. Also worth a visit is the Rutland Arms on Brown Street. The stadium, which was originally built for cricket way, way back on 1855 with a bonafide stand being built in 1896. The approximate distance of this route is 900m. The top tier of the stand is quite steep which helped with the view of the game. We were on the back foot from the kick off and our keeper kept us in it. Sheffield United took the lead to the delight of their fans who finally decided to get involved in the game. The ground is impressive looking from the outside. Sheffield station is no more than ten minutes from the ground and the city centre, where there are plenty of pubs. The journey was direct and was made more enjoyable by the good mix of football fans on the train, there were plenty of Norwich supporters on board along with a few Forest and Sheffield United fans. Whilst Dave Barraclough informs me; In the station itself is the Sheffield Tap which serves real ales and is run by the Thornbridge Brewery (please note though that no football colours are allowed). I'm not sure if other kiosks towards the other end accepted cash or not. It was packed with away fans. For this match we had be allocated both tiers of the Jessica Ennis End, and yes we did all the obvious jokes! The stewards weren't too fussy and just did there job as expected. Leeds, however, consider Wednesday to be the bigger rival. There had been good attendances there this season so I was expecting a good atmosphere. 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. Sheffield United v Tottenham Hotspur. Plus a Yorkshire derby is always good for atmosphere, so we left home with renewed excitement. I live in Leeds and my friend (who also lives in Leeds) picked us up at 1 pm and we drove down. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, toilets etc.. . The turnstiles are electrical so you just put the barcode of your ticket it in, like at Elland Road then you proceed into the ground. Sheffield is a brilliant city to spend a bit of time in, with plenty of great hotel options available to you. The blades and MK Dons fans were very friendly, there was a good atmosphere and Bramall Lane is a great ground full of tradition. Eventually a few chances fell the way of the Blades half way through the first half, but it remained 0-0. A shortcut can cut some of that time but only leads you to the home Kop End, so a further walk had to be taken to get to the opposite away end. We got out pretty easy and avoided any heavy traffic. I travelled on one of the 4 Bournemouth supporters coaches, which was good for a Sunday kickoff. I was prevented from taking a flag into the ground that I had brought from the Coventry City Club Shop, but it was returned to me by the stewards at the end of the game. Once at our seats, the view was good. 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. Leave M1 at Junction 33 and take the A630 into Sheffield City Centre. The atmosphere was good and the acoustics in the away end are good. All that said the stewards were polite and helpful. Apart from a bit of a hold up at traffic lights, we made good time getting to the Motorway. Sheffield United Football Club - Bramall Lane, Sheffield, S2 4SU 0114 253 7200 Send email Visit website View Accessibility Symbols View photos View on a map Access Guide Show Easy Read Easy Read Print/Save as PDF Something changed? The other sides of the stadium looked very good. 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. First impressions of the ground was that it looked modern from a distance but then as you get closer, you can see it is ageing. After that a few good chances came the way of United but to no avail for the home side. View Accessibility Symbols. Really would like to see them at the top level sometime soon, as they definitely have the fanbase for it. My friend had a commitment meaning they needed to get off quickly, which left me getting the train back to Leeds. Why you were looking forward to going to Bramall Lane? They won the First Division in 1898 and have won the FA Cup on four separate occasions, having also lost out after making the final twice more. Do not miss out on watching next season at Bramall Lane from the very best seats in the Stadium. The stewards were fantastic despite reports I have heard about the treatment of Leeds fans in the past meetings between Leeds and Sheffield United. Then Christiansen was sacked, Heckingbottom was installed as our new manager and inevitability we were suddenly filled with new hope. Locals said there were no pubs in the area allowing away fans in. I think Brammall Lane is, in a very real sense, a 'proper' football ground. The away end was fine and the concourse was large which was good because it contained our whole travelling support at half time etc, without it being too crowded. 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. We'll earn a small commission. The Legend Of The Lane museum features a host of the clubs memorabilia, collected during its extensive and exciting history. Decent enough facilities and stewards were on the ball over some high jinks. The away end was pretty full and there was a good atmosphere on the concourse. Despite constant rain, the pitch was in very good condition. Second half got underway with no real change. Sheffield Utd had a decent home support, about 24,000 were there, and they made enough noise (mostly from the opposite Kop End). The ground is traditional but not old or run down like you would expect from a traditional stadium of that size to be. Bramall Lane discounts - what to see at Sheffield - check out reviews and 6 photos for Bramall Lane - popular attractions, hotels, and restaurants near Bramall Lane It's worth noting that the away coaches will all be parked on the street outside of the ground afterwards, this was not made clear to us and I had to ask a Police Officer of this before heading into the ground. Quite an easy route from Mansfield to Sheffield, went through Chesterfield and got onto the A61 then the ground appears on the right. Which was fair enough to be honest. Great view for play coming towards you on the right wing. A good ground to visit. The ever-youthful Billy Sharp continued his fine spell and Mr McGoldrick finished us off with only a few minutes to go. Kop Gangway A section J row 24 seat This was then followed by the Greasy Chip butty song. For us a horrible end to the one bright spot in a horrible season. The Leppings Lane at Hillsborough with its inadequate concourses and gangways, plus rather strict stewards, is not great. Brick built, basic with freezing water and rudimentary paper towel dispensers. Finding the ground is easy, you can walk straight up the hill outside the station passing the interesting water features and then turn left along the road, going straight down then under a subway and Bramall Lane is right in front of you. Given local knowledge, parked a mile away. After a couple of beers we decided to take up our seats. Bramall Lane, Sheffield, S2 4SU (011 4252 5480) Generally one for the home fans rather than the away fans, The 1885 Bar is an upmarket place that has an array of drink options and serves light bites. 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. Thanks to Sue Forbes for providing these directions. Copthorne Hotel Sheffield 60+. I went by train from London to Sheffield which took roughly two hours. White & Red. Having said that, it is a bit mean for the Blades to confine away fans to the lower tier where the view of the pitch isnt so good. We spoke to the stewards and asked if there was any food outlets about and a steward informed us about a KFC on Queen Street about a 10-15 minute walk away. It's a classic English ground. You might be asked for ID as alcohol can only be served in England. It is certainly a Premier League ground, there is one old stand, the Kop which was the biggest. I didnt notice any Home fans and contrary to a previous report singing was allowed. I can only hope for better to come and quickly please Bolton! Although there are bouncers on the doors, away fans are allowed into the pub wearing colours. Decent view - hard to see high balls due to ceiling coverage - great atmosphere first game back after lockdown. The Bramall Lane stadium has been an all-seater football stadium since 1994 and has four main stands. As we got nearer the ground you can see that Bramall Lane has under gone many changes making it more up to date and clean looking. Before the game I was very intrigued as to how we would perform in our first real test of the season. It was hard getting away from Bramall Lane. So there we were on the road at 6.30am on a Sunday morning, with my mate Del Boy, his son and soon to be son in law. Our fans were singing throughout and the atmosphere was certainly the best away atmosphere I have been too. Overall it was a great day out despite the result (Posh lost 1-0). To say I was looking forward to this match would be an understatement. As such, Bramall Lane has always been home to the Blades. The game had several incidents and both sides were looking to get something out of the match. Then this got louder & louder as the United team got closer to the goal, Goo-on, Goo-on, Goo-On! Prepare to be searched on entry into the ground by the stewards. 6. For cup games, if the demand requires it, then the upper tier can be made available too. The game was marred just before half time when our captain MacDonald rightly got his marching orders from the referee along with United's Clarke for an infringement off the ball. A most enjoyable day, decent match, interesting and impressive stadium, all went to plan. My friend knew a Blades fan who we were meeting for a drink. The Globe is usually very popular with away fans, with a bargain menu, good cask ales and plenty of TVs showing live sports. We set off at 9:50pm and returned back to Newcastle at about 1:20am. Second half was just as bad until stoppage time when Anthony Pilkington gave Cardiff their most undeserved point of the season with a well-struck volley into the bottom corner. At the roundabout turn right onto the A621 Bramall Lane. Upcoming fixtures at Bramall Lane. The noisiest home fans are behind the opposite goal which limits the banter somewhat but there was still some good atmosphere. Further along Bramall Lane itself (going away from the City Centre) is the Ant Marketing Building (S2 4RN) which offers matchday parking at a cost of 5. Even though we had just played Sheffield United there wasn't many of there fans to be seen at all, surprisingly there were more Sheffield Wednesday fans celebrating there victory over Brentford earlier in the day. The journey into Sheffield was pretty easy. We all moved toward the back of the stand as it was a rainy day, which unfortunately meant we couldn't see a scoreboard. Sheffield United hit the woodwork 3 time in the 2nd half but Southend United held on for a thoroughly deserved 2-2 draw, leaving both teams a point apart in mid table. Sheffield is a nice City with plenty to do before and after the game and its nice to be able visit large traditional football stadiums in the City compared to some of the more modern soulless venues that are on offer through out the game these days. There was some good link up play down the right from Henry and Matt Doherty, and the ball broke to Dave Edwards, who finished with aplomb. Talk about drive of shame, but it was all good natured. No draft beer on offer, but they sell bottles of multinational corporate lager and cider at not unreasonable prices. However thoughts of Hillsborough will always be linked to the disaster that took place there in 1989 when 96 fans lost their lives. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 2023 Football Ground Guide. That is a feature which does take me back. I was still disappointed with the atmosphere from the home ends as hardly any singing was heard. Its also a typical Northern town so its full of characterful little pubs you can visit, too. If Sheffield took theirchances we would of lost 3-0, but our goalkeeper Archer kept us in the game. This is were the only trouble was seen. At the back of the stand are a row of executive boxes and on its roof is a small gable, reminiscent of when many older grounds featured them. A decent day was marred by a rubbish game. 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