Something to note was I had taken my flag and they asked to see if it had a British kite mark on it? 7. (opens in a new tab). Opposite the station is a main road and just on the other side plenty of travelling addicks fans were gathered outside the Howard pub enjoying the sun and making plenty of noise! That, however, does not mean the ground has always been in the same way we see it now. The Bramall Lane ground is very impressive and should really be a Premier League stadium. Send email. You will eventually reach a roundabout at the junction with the A621. The 745 away supporters were in full voice for most of the first half but had nothing to sing about after that! Living in Sheffield as a northern exile this was a no brainer. I enjoyed the Blades fans singing the 'The Greasy Chip Butty' song. A real ale place only a few minutes from the train station and around a 15 minute walk then to Bramall Lane. The ground is a short way down on the left. All that said the stewards were polite and helpful. Getting out of Sheffield City centre after the game was slow, probably took half an hour to clear the city. The whole place is breathing of Sheffield United with colour and of their history. When we got into the ground the massive stand opposite us behind the goal at the far end of the ground (the home Kennedys Kop) is the most noticeable of all the stands. 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. The ground is traditional but not old or run down like you would expect from a traditional stadium of that size to be. The tram journey time is around 20 minutes and costs 4 return. We got on the train at midday from St.Pancras and within two hours we were in Sheffield on a scorching hot day! As it was a fairly close away trip (from Doncaster), we decided to buy tickets for the game. Fairly easy back on the coach, just the typical matchday traffic! 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. A good ground to visit. They have never won the League Cup, though they did reach the semi-final of that particular competition in both 2003 and 2015. It was constantly raining too so didn't meet local fans. With Newcastle United going well in the league and close to sealing promotion, it was a game not to be missed. It was an entertaining game which unfortunately finished 2-1 to them, with our ex-striker Billy Sharp scoring both including a cracker of a volley in the second minute. 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. The closest of all of the hotels we recommend given that its actually on the same road as the stadium, the Copthorne has a fitness centre, a conference centre, a restaurant, a bar and free parking. Getting away was easy enough, I headed back to Sheffield station and made the train with plenty of time to spare. Barnes Bramall Lane Stand - Visiting Supporters. Maybe their expectations arent as high, since, traditionally, the Owls have been the more successful and glamorous of the two. Street parking is severely restricted around the ground and most is permit only, although having arrive early we managed to park about 600 yards away in a street off London Road. Whilst a little further away on Wellington Street is the Devonshire Cat. This is something have not encountered before. It was a very frustrating game played against a side who on the day were miles better than we were. Was then an easy drive home, arriving back at about 9pm, in good time to see in the New Year. Our fans were singing throughout and the atmosphere was certainly the best away atmosphere I have been too. We never really got going and struggled to test the Sheffield goalkeeper. Turn up to the right along St Marys Road, past the Church to the next junction and turn left into Bramall Lane. Sheffield United Football Club was formed as an off-shoot of Sheffield United Cricket Club in 1889 and have played their home games at Bramall Lane ever since their formation. As I was on a supporters minibus, then luckily a steward directed us to a parking place only five minutes walk away from the visitors turnstiles. Less than a mile from the ground is this Mercure hotel that boasts a restaurant, a bar, a full-service spa including indoor pool and free Wi-Fi. There are also direct connections from cities like Manchester, Leeds, and Birmingham. Eccleshall Road, Sheffield, S11 8HW (0114 267 7700). The Bramall Lane stadium has been an all-seater football stadium since 1994 and has four main stands. Why you were looking forward to going to Bramall Lane? The journey up was easy enough. One day it will host Premier League games, I'm sure of it. 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. It is located on the A621 (Bramall Lane). I hope I will be back again soon! The tours last about an hour and take in all of the sites youd expect a club tour to take in: the changing rooms, the hospitality suites, the players tunnel and the pitch side dugouts. Cardiff were second in the league, having won eight on the bounce, and Sheffield United were just outside the play-offs. Sheffield United Women v Crystal Palace Women. We sped north, breakfast was taken at Peterborough, and we arrived at Sheffield at around 10.30am. If anything is incorrect or you have something to add, please e-mail me at: contact@footballgroundguide.com and Ill update the guide. 3. View on a map. Bramall Lane erupted. 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. Overall it was a great day out despite the result (Posh lost 1-0). We walked right past some old-fashioned turnstiles (sadly didn't get to use them) and round the corner to the away fans block, which is right next to a Subway if you fancy a last-minute sandwich. MK Dons equalised just after half time but the Blades got the winner a short while later. 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 concourse in away end was a little small although the staff were quick at serving. A single test match was hosted at the stadium in 1902 when Australia played England, beating the hosts by 143 runs. Nearby behind the Waitrose supermarket is the Beer Engine pub on Cemetery Road. Sheffield United took an early lead in the first half, Billy Sharp scoring from the edge of the six yardbox, and although they had numerous chances to increase the score they were only foiled by Adam Davies in the Barnsley goal making some great saves. A most enjoyable day, decent match, interesting and impressive stadium, all went to plan. Finding the ground was easy too, but parking was particularly difficult. Once again it was a pleasure to speak to the home fans that seemed a knowledgeable bunch. I had a walk around the outside of the stadium past plenty of food outlets that were all reasonably priced. The Bramall Lane stand is currently the oldest stand at the . As I had been to the chip shop across the road I never got anything to eat or drink in the ground itself, so can't comments on the food and prices. The pies were quite warm and plenty of meat inside. Taxi - Getting a taxi from Sheffield Railway Station should cost in the region of 3.50 and take less than five minutes. The oldest professional sports ground in the world they kept telling me. No draft beer on offer, but they sell bottles of multinational corporate lager and cider at not unreasonable prices. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc.. Stewards-good, they were very welcoming and friendly. 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? I had never been to Bramall Lane before, plus we were visiting relatives nearby so I thought I give it a visit. It was one of those grounds that by just listening to the crowd you could tell what was happening on the pitch. There was a friendly atmosphere about the place and I had myself two more ciders with the Cardiff lot (Somersby on draught if you're curious) before heading toward the ground. Up until 14 days prior to the match this day was going to be the Sheffield derby, but Charlton spoiled the script and the potential overtime payments. Some friends were up for the game and staying. We parked in the Sylvester Street Parking Lot (S1 4RN), which was a reasonable price at 4 for 4-6 hours. 2017-2018: 26,854 (Championship League), Unofficial Web Sites: Having arrived at 2pm we had a good hour to get to the ground. My mates and I travelled on the official club coaches. A brilliant result from a not-so-brilliant performance. Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the Bramall Lane Ground? The view was perfect, just in line with . 0114 253 7200. 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. It seemed to take an eternity to get out of the stadium, but once we finally got outside there was a bit of crowd trouble. Well I had to get a ticket first which was very quick and easy, I then went to the Cricketers pub in Bramall Lane itself, which although small, had a good atmosphere and the beer was cheap considering I'm a Chelsea fan I'm used to paying extortionate prices. A relatively easy journey with no delays and we were in Sheffield at 2 pm. I was picked up after the game so it was very easy and was back indoors at 6pm. Sheffield is a great place, really lively city, some fantastic pubs and beer; having two football teams really adds to the flavour (obviously Blades in the ascendency at the time of writing this review). The August 1973 Roses match, Bramall Lane's final cricketing bow, fizzled out into a rain-affected draw. On exiting the railway station just turn left follow Shoreham Street and that will lead you straight to the Bramall Lane ground. On this visit though it was so cold the hot drinks stand had a massive queue and hardly anyone was waiting for beer. 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