Posts Categorized: Ground review

A thriller at Elland Road doing the 92

Pre-match Leeds v Norwich at Elland Road

Blogger Ben Thompson continues to make tracks on his 92 as the season nears conclusion. The Gills fan was in Yorkshire this time and shares his thought on a thriller at Elland Road. Ground 76/92: Elland Road Leeds United 3-3 Norwich City 29/04/2017 Thoughts about the ground A really nice ground, I was hugely impressed. I didn’t have much time to go around the ground as I got to Leeds with only about 15 minutes to kick off, but what I did see outside was impressive. I was disappointed with my view as I had a pole in the way,… Read more »

4 places you must visit when ticking St James’ Park off your 92

Chinatown arch Newcastle

Blogger and the92.net co-founder Pete reports back on a trip to the North East. Taking full advantage of the Easter football bonanza Newcastle was the first stop of a 2in1 weekend doing the 92. Ground: St James’ Park (73/92) Game: Newcastle United 1-1 Leeds United Date: 14/04/2017 Last summer when I was planning the assault on my 92 over the 16/17 season, Easter was a weekend earmarked as a 2-in-1 opportunity. With games from the top 4 divisions of English football split over 4 days including a double round of EFL action, it was the perfect chance to get 2… Read more »

Another Sky reschedule puts Kenilworth Road insight

On the pitch at Kenilworth Road doing the 92 club challenge

Many fans bemoan the number of games moved for TV coverage in the modern game. However for those seeking to join the 92 club it can present many an opportunity. With Newcastle being box office in the Championship this year it has presented season ticket holder Colin Harrison with a number of free Saturday afternoons… Ground 77/92: Kenilworth Road Game: Luton Town 2-1 Notts County Date: 22/04/2017 With Newcastle United’s match at home to Preston moved to the Monday night, it gave me a free Saturday and a possibility to tick off another ground in my quest for ‘The 92’…. Read more »

Thoughts on the Bet365 Stadium

Stoke City v Hull City at the Bet365 Stadium in the Premier League

Welcome to the92.net blog to Ben Thompson. The Gillingham fan is making very good progress with his 92 and shares some thoughts on a recent trip to the Potteries… Ground 75/92: The Bet365 Stadium Stoke City 3-1 Hull City 15/04/2017 Thoughts about the ground I thought the Bet365 Stadium was a really nice ground and on a very scenic route. It’s a bit of a walk to the ground from the station, but most of the walk I took (as the weather wasn’t bad) was along the canal; nice to see some ducks and boats! The ground is nice without… Read more »

Completing doing the 92 at the Hive Stadium

Basking in the glory of The Hive and completing my 92

It was a big day for blogger Michael Pilcher in North London. The Gills fan from Kent made the trip to the Hive Stadium in what turned out to be a very special day… Ground 92/92: The Hive, Barnet Barnet 0 – 1 Luton Town 08/04/2017 This was it: time for the big one. A journey that started in August 1995 at Priestfield, a casual hobby that turned into an obsession about six years ago, was now about to culminate with a trip to Harrow (or possibly Edgware; certainly not Barnet). Just shy of 24,000 miles; eight ‘lost’ grounds; 280-ish… Read more »

International Break at the Abbey Stadium

Away end at the Abbey Stadium, Cambridge United

International break, check. The Toon not playing, check. A chance to tick off a new ground, check. Blogger and Newcastle fan Colin took full advantage to reach 3/4 of a century. Ground 75/92: Cambs Glass Stadium (Abbey Stadium) Game: Cambridge United 0-0 Stevenage Date: 25/03/2017 As it was the international break for the top two divisions, including my beloved Newcastle United, I decided this was the perfect time to tick off another ground. The usual text message to my mates asking if they fancied ‘a random’ wasn’t received as well as expected; hardly surprising as it’s only me who’s interested… Read more »

Chasing the play-offs at the New York Stadium

The New York Stadium Rotherham in the sunshine

Please welcome Fulham season ticket holder Dan to the92.net blog! Dan continued to make inroads into double figures of his 92 and shares his thoughts on a trip to Rotherham’s New York Stadium. Ground 11/92: The New York Stadium Rotherham United 0-1 Fulham 01/04/2017 Your thoughts about the ground It was an interesting stadium, neither myself nor my sister were able to work out from the outside which way round the pitch was, as all the stands appeared to be the same length. Upon entering, the first thing we noticed was how steep the seats were. This meant that despite… Read more »

Fours up at Bramall Lane

The Kop at Bramall Lane the home of Sheffield United

Tonight we welcome ground hopping blogger Sean Hines to our blog. Sean is in the early stages of his journey doing the 92 and shares his experiences of ground number 4, a trip to Yorkshire to Bramall Lane… Ground 4/92: Bramall Lane Sheffield United 2 v 0 Millwall 28/03/2017 Your thoughts about the ground The ground was fantastic, tough to believe such a ground could belong to a side in League One. Definitely made me feel that Sheffield United are a club heading in the right direction. The infrastructure is there for the club to progress and Bramall Lane certainly… Read more »

Highbury, Piebury and the Emirates Stadium

Outside the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal

Blogger and the92.net co-founder Pete reviews his trip to the Capital to tick ground number 72 off his 92. Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium was the destination as Hull City revitalised under Marco Silva were the visitors. Ground: The Emirates Stadium (72/92) Game: Arsenal 2-0 Hull City Date: 11/02/2017 Journey South I set off on my journey south just after 8 in the morning. With the threat of poor weather conditions and a 12:30 kick off I wanted to make sure I got into London in time to soak up the pre-match atmosphere. Being an early kick off I think this worked… Read more »

91 down 1 to go at the One Call Stadium!

Billy Kee steps up to take a penalty for Accrington away at Mansfield

It was 91 down 1 to go for the92.net regular Michael Pilcher at the One Call Stadium. The Gills fan picked an 8 goal thriller to chalk off his 91st ground leaving plenty of time to reach the 92 for the first time this season. Ground 91/92: One Call Stadium Mansfield Town 4 – 4 Accrington Stanley 14/02/2017 Ah, Mansfield. I was slightly annoyed when they got promoted in 2012/13, only because they’re in a kind of “no-man’s land” for me – not near my home in Kent (184 miles) nor near my in-laws in Preston (103 miles). It was… Read more »