My first time at the new Wembley today. I was behind the goal in row 12.
While I was impressed with the transport links (it was quicker to get there and home from North Kent than going to Spurs). The seating at the stadium was spacious compared to the lane and the retail bits in the concourse were good. I was not impressed with the toilets which seemed to have a 20 minute queue at half time which is not good for a 15 minute break.
Anyway my main point is the atmosphere. The public address system was so loud and yet I couldn't understand a word. Also I could barely hear Chelsea fans (probably not a bad thing) and even our songs were not very loud. Basically I am saying the stadium does not create a very good atmosphere compared to White Hart lane and if this is what all new stadiums are like I would prefer us to stick with our old stadium.
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posted on 1/3/15
I've been once, couple of years ago when my team (Huddersfield) won in the playoffs there. Totally agree with your comments. Whilst it's nice, it feels a bit too vast and I felt more like I was at a concert than a football match.
posted on 1/3/15
Good observation. These things are designed a certain way for a reason. Gone are the days of "The People's Game". Now it's all about commercialism.
Wish it was all bouncing and flares and large banners, but not in this society in this day and age.
posted on 1/3/15
Totally agree, wrote a similar article after our playoff final loss to QPR.
Problem is when you have a home game part of the ground has sections who start up the songs etc, but because of ticketing it's impossible for this to happen at Wembley.
posted on 1/3/15
The New Wembley was built for plastic clubs and plastic fans, that`s why Chelsea like it their.
Money has all but killed football as a real competive sport, the crooked billionaires have all but hijacked our game now.
posted on 1/3/15
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posted on 1/3/15
Surprised clubs don't try to group fans that want to sing together at Wembley, give their club a lift. We were all spread out in the nosebleeds today. Hard to create a buzz like that.
The pre match entertainment was total cheese. Like from some US monster truck show.
posted on 2/3/15
The atmosphere at Wembley and Emirates is shat. I really do hope new WHL is better.