Singing continues all the way out of the ground and on the walk all the way back to the tube. Immediately above the club tier there is a small circle consisting of 150 boxes of 10, 12 and 15 seats. I assume this is used for queueing after the game but from my point of view it looked potentially quite dangerous if for whatever reason somebody needed to get out of the queue quickly. I'm still awaiting to see my first Wolves win at the ground but will keep trying. Joliet Illinois~Mail Dropbox~Beaux Arts Post Office~Sepia~c1914 - eBay On this visit, I was less impressed with the Emirates Stadium. Being quite new, the outside of the stadium was impressive with lots of glass. For details of disabled facilities and club contact at the ground please visit the relevant page on the Level Playing Field website. A regular stop at Baker Street Treats shops was in order and we got back to Hillingdon within the hour to head off for our new years celebrations. Ferriers masterplan began in 1931 with the extension of both end terraces that included the preparation of foundations of a new West Stand as well as the demolition of a house to provide access to the new stand from Highbury Hill. Zoom out: double click on the right-hand side of the mouse on the map or move the scroll wheel downwards. Also having some good friends and work colleagues as Arsenal fans always adds to the interest. Why were you looking forward to visiting the Emirates Stadium? One of Englands newfootball cathedrals. In addition the honours of the club being displayed around the middle tier advertising boards are a warm nod to the clubs rich history. Interesting articles about and related to The Emirates Stadium. Arsenal Stadium - The Emirates - Football Tripper First ever football game, half way seats, higher tier, but could see the players still. The normal allocation for away fans is just under 3,000 tickets, but this can be increased for cup games. Make your voice heard, click here to write your own review. There is a number of options available for a Emirates Stadium Tour. It was the first Palace win away to Arsenal for 25 years, and their first ever win at the Emirates. Other things that impressed me were the many subtle nods to the clubs past. Arsenal fans may well be amongst the friendliest we have encountered. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Joliet Illinois~Mail Dropbox~Beaux Arts Post Office~Sepia~c1914 Postcard at the best online prices at eBay! As mentioned I went with the club coaches but after assessing the area if I was to come again by train I'd either get the Victoria Line to Highbury and Islington and walk the fifteen minutes or so up the Holloway Road turn right at Hornsey Road or get the Northern Line to Archway (or Overground to Upper Holloway) and walk the half hour or so down the Holloway Road turning left at Hornsey Road. The stadium has undergone a process of Arsenalisation since 2009 with the aim of restoring visible links to Arsenals history. The fact however that Highbury can still be seen just around the corner is a brilliant reminder of the past. Only sporadic reports of Arsenal fans fighting amongst themselves as in general the Arsenal fans were a generous lot, wishing us well and bemoaning the general lack of fight from their own players. A London away day means a tube journey! "E" is shown in the centre and "D" on he right: Block 121 is in the Upper Tier, slightly to the East of the goal posts (as in your map). We got the tube to Holloway Road which is around a ten minute walk to the stadium. 187 flags have been pulled together with each being a different supporters group. Having found the correct entrance to the Stadium, the probability is that you will be searched by Arsenal staff before you enter the stadium. Still there were large padded seats for all, and the stadium as a whole looks quite smart, although surprisingly it looks bigger inside than out. Do agree with what has been written above? We arrived in plenty of time so decided to meet up with a few London Jacks in the Faltering Fullback pub, serving a number of great lagers, ales etc on tap coinciding with the early kick off being shown and away fans having a great welcome. Sunday lunchtime kick-offs are actually quite easy in London. ), I was too low and would strongly recommend being a lot higher. Pies were 3.80 but double cheeseburgers were 7. Emirates Stadium, section 134, home of Arsenal FC, Arsenal Women, page 1 The surroundings of the stadium are good and look very appealing. The whole occasion just seemed as it was one big corporate event rather than a football match. I was looking forward to seeing the new stadium. The result was bad temper amongst fans those who want to sit but can't see and those who want to stand. 1886 this is a plain and simple piece of art. O2 . I had previously visited the Emirates to watch as International match, but very much wanted to watch Arsenal play there too. We arrived back into Mansfield shortly before 1.30am. Stewards were fine but didn't sample the food. Prices range from 15 for the Whistlestop Matchday Tour, to 325 for the 4-Hour VIP Legend Experience. I arrived early but spent most of the time wandering around and taking it all in! European groundhopper? The train journey to the Emirates was simple. Also, the stewards told you sit down frequently, which can be irritating. Away fans at Arsenals ground, the Emirates Stadium, are housed in the lower tier of the South East corner. England: Arsenal to refresh Emirates Stadium - StadiumDB.com Fans were hoping for something stylish to match the rest of the ground but were left disappointed as a double row of 53 boxes were plonked above the terrace along with a new roof that covered the boxes and their balconies, and partly, the terrace below, which now had restricted views behind the monstrosity aboves thick concrete stilts. We turned right as we came out of Arsenal station and the stadium was just a few minutes walk away. This wasnt the case, just the outside of the stadium alone looked excellent. Emirates Stadium on Google Maps: click here The stadium is served by the following main roads: From North: A1, A503, M1; passing Edgware and Highgate From South: A1; passing the City of London and Clerkenwell From East: A12 & A406 onto A10; passing Stratford and Hackney From West: A40, A501; passing through Central London From City Centre Just a 10 minute walk away from the Emirates Stadium, which costs 20 for up to five hours. Two nil up inside 13 minutes and the 3,000 travelling Hornets were in fine voice. 187 flags thats right, this piece will really bring the fanbase together at the Arsenal ground. Question: So approaching the stadium, which comes first? There were a few football fans about but not many. Got a great photo you'd like to share with our members? There was plenty of room to walk around, no queues at the programme sellers, toilets outside the ground, just everything to make a matchday more enjoyable. Those pieces are detailed below: Woolwich Arsenal moved from the Manor Ground in Plumstead to Highbury in 1913 and dropped the Woolwich to reflect the move away 10 miles Northwest. In the name of progress and to increase capacity Arsenal moved to the Emirates in 2006 a stones throw from their previous home. For travelling across London by public transport, FGG recommend planning your journey ahead with the use of the Travel For London Plan your journey website. Arsenal get one back thanks to a tremendous effort move including a back heel from Ozil that opens the defence and a cool finish from Welbeck. Buy our double poster value pack for just 14.99. Routes 30, 17, 91, 259 and 393 serve Holloway Road and Highbury Corner, both are close to the stadium. There are a few pubs and cafs in the immediate surroundings of the stadium, which is mainly residential, and some options to eat and drink along Holloway Road and Highbury Park road. Other tube stations in walking distance of the stadium are Finsbury Park on the Piccadilly Line and Highbury & Islington on the Victoria Line. TV screens were hanging from the ceiling and they were showing the Everton v Manchester United game which was being shown live on Sky Sports. It was the stereotypical (but not typical) rollercoaster of emotions that a football fan feels. Etihad Stadium. My journey was quite straightforward, but I would imagine different from any of the other 3,000 Southampton fans who were at the game. The concourse is fairly spacious and queuing seemed to be no different from other grounds. For a modern stadium why is there not a purpose built coach park? :-)). Very straightforward but the queue to board at Kings Cross was astounding. You can pay by phone or via the RingGo App. Perfect. On exiting the station turn right, cross over the road to the other side and then turn left for the stadium. The stewards were low key and friendly, a few children in the away end couldn't see due to standing, they took them up to a higher vantage point which was a nice touch. Very simple and hassle free, good journey! Onto the game a similar story in recent weeks, a poor decision from the officials denied us a corner and then a costly error from that decision by Shaun Wright-Phillips gave Robin Van Persie the chance to equal the most Premier League goals scored in a calendar year which he gratefully accepted. Arsenal dominate possession but lack the guile to breakdown the Watford rearguard. Ighalo swivels and turns in the box to put the Hornets 1-0 up with the first on target effort from either side. When planning my journey the first thing I did was look at my schedule to see how I could get enough time to visit what remains of Highbury. A Definitive Guide, How to Get to Stamford Bridge and Leave After the Match. Whether you want to visit big cities, small towns or places you can only see by rail, Amtrak can take you there. I've Passed the Emirates Stadium many times on the East Coast line into Kings Cross and had often dreamt of Doncaster Rovers playing there. 9,000 Watford fans on their feet for the remainder of the game roaring their side on. The Arsenal fans come alive and their team creates a flurry of chances, hit the post and then Welbeck misses an open goal. These ticket prices are provided courtesy of www.arsenal.com. We grabbed a pie and cuppa, which cost 5. Added to that, the corporate tier between the lower and upper sections really impacts the atmosphere. By incorporating the new homes into the remaining stand structures, the architects have subtly blended the modern with the past.