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Post by raythesailor on Mar 15, 2023 18:00:16 GMT
There have been discussions recently re renewing season tickets and where to sit or even stand etc..
I currently have three seats in the lower level of what I call the main stand, but I am not sure what it is called now.
For the the recent FA Cup game V Brighton I sat in Block 30 opposite my normal place and quite enjoyed the view of the game.
I wonder is the Sun distracting or a problem when it occasionally shines as I am considering a change.?
How do others think about where they sit and maybe moving.?
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Post by stokecitytalke on Mar 15, 2023 18:11:15 GMT
There have been discussions recently re renewing season tickets and where to sit or even stand etc.. I currently have three seats in the lower level of what I call the main stand, but I am not sure what it is called now. For the the recent FA Cup game V Brighton I sat in Block 30 opposite my normal place and quite enjoyed the view of the game. I wonder is the Sun distracting or a problem when it occasionally shines as I am considering a change.? How do others think about where they sit and maybe moving.? I'm in block 30 and the sun can be a problem - on the few occasions it is sunny! Nothing a cap won't solve. |
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Post by cheadlepotter on Mar 15, 2023 18:13:38 GMT
I’m in a wheelchair around there. The sun can be a pain at the start of the season if you don’t have a cap on but of course it’s not that often the sun shines. Even if it does in winter it’s setting before kick off. Other than that though I have a brilliant view.
As for atmosphere it’s probably the same as where you are now, there isn’t any.
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Post by Paul Spencer on Mar 15, 2023 18:33:30 GMT
Yep the sun can be a problem but not enough to make me want to sit elsewhere.
Shades or a hat are always an option.
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Post by wiss76 on Mar 15, 2023 18:40:40 GMT
Whatever you do don’t move in to block 28 back row where the ginger haired guy who’s balls haven’t dropped depresses everyone! Please may be fo to the vale
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Post by Scouse on Mar 15, 2023 18:48:47 GMT
Sit in the west upper ..and will continue to do so
But when that’s not been open I usually gravitate to the East stand block 30 ..row 10 , decent view ,( a bit higher might be even better ) closer to the pitch so like the increase in the feeling of involvement , though as others have said the sun .. and indeed the size of the concourse are issues .. though I note there’s an entrance to Ricardos from the north corner of the concourse which depending on membership details in there next season could be a plus point
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Post by PotterLog on Mar 15, 2023 18:54:47 GMT
Problem with the Brit innit, too bloody sunny
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Post by prestwichpotter on Mar 15, 2023 18:56:18 GMT
There have been discussions recently re renewing season tickets and where to sit or even stand etc.. I currently have three seats in the lower level of what I call the main stand, but I am not sure what it is called now. For the the recent FA Cup game V Brighton I sat in Block 30 opposite my normal place and quite enjoyed the view of the game. I wonder is the Sun distracting or a problem when it occasionally shines as I am considering a change.? How do others think about where they sit and maybe moving.? Don't blame you mate. Block 30 is where all the cool people sit.......... |
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Post by leesandfordstoupe on Mar 15, 2023 19:01:50 GMT
There have been discussions recently re renewing season tickets and where to sit or even stand etc.. I currently have three seats in the lower level of what I call the main stand, but I am not sure what it is called now. For the the recent FA Cup game V Brighton I sat in Block 30 opposite my normal place and quite enjoyed the view of the game. I wonder is the Sun distracting or a problem when it occasionally shines as I am considering a change.? How do others think about where they sit and maybe moving.? I'm in there block 29 and have been in that stand for the vast majority of our time at the ground. We were in the family stand up towards the South stand then once my Son was too old we went towards the Boothen corner of that stand. Then we had I think 3 seasons in the South stand after not renewing in protest at TP's shit football. Then to where we are now near the back of block 29. Done odd games in the Boothen and John Smith's but have always preferred what I still call the Sentinel stand. |
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Post by leesandfordstoupe on Mar 15, 2023 19:02:36 GMT
There have been discussions recently re renewing season tickets and where to sit or even stand etc.. I currently have three seats in the lower level of what I call the main stand, but I am not sure what it is called now. For the the recent FA Cup game V Brighton I sat in Block 30 opposite my normal place and quite enjoyed the view of the game. I wonder is the Sun distracting or a problem when it occasionally shines as I am considering a change.? How do others think about where they sit and maybe moving.? Don't blame you mate. Block 30 is where all the cool people sit.......... Fkinell I'm nearly cool! I'll have to keep an eye out for them. I've not noticed anyone particularly cool knocking about, just old mainly. |
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Post by eddyclamp on Mar 15, 2023 19:03:43 GMT
I’m in block 30 near the back sun only an issue now and again. Sat there for years I wouldn’t move.
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Post by BuzzB on Mar 15, 2023 19:12:58 GMT
There have been discussions recently re renewing season tickets and where to sit or even stand etc.. I currently have three seats in the lower level of what I call the main stand, but I am not sure what it is called now. For the the recent FA Cup game V Brighton I sat in Block 30 opposite my normal place and quite enjoyed the view of the game. I wonder is the Sun distracting or a problem when it occasionally shines as I am considering a change.? How do others think about where they sit and maybe moving.? I'm in block 30 and the sun can be a problem - on the few occasions it is sunny! Nothing a cap won't solve. This, I am on row 37, a cap is required . |
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Post by thepottypotter on Mar 15, 2023 19:24:13 GMT
Depending on who we sign over the summer and if we make some of these loans permanent, I am looking at getting a season ticket as I am moving back into the region for work.
What are the Pros and Cons of the higher rows of East Stand Block 30 vs West Upper?
From past experience, I preferred the east stand as I liked saving the tickets being cheaper and the atmosphere. The sun was a small problem but easily solved.
West Upper - best views and sun is a non-issue but I always felt it to be a little too quiet for my liking and less atmosphere than the East stand.
Anything else that I am missing that I should consider? I would appreciate people’s thoughts.
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Post by leesandfordstoupe on Mar 15, 2023 20:06:59 GMT
Depending on who we sign over the summer and if we make some of these loans permanent, I am looking at getting a season ticket as I am moving back into the region for work. What are the Pros and Cons of the higher rows of East Stand Block 30 vs West Upper? From past experience, I preferred the east stand as I liked saving the tickets being cheaper and the atmosphere. The sun was a small problem but easily solved. West Upper - best views and sun is a non-issue but I always felt it to be a little too quiet for my liking and less atmosphere than the East stand. Anything else that I am missing that I should consider? Are the bars and toilets less busy during HT in West Upper? I would appreciate people’s thoughts. They have bars and toilets at the ground? Wow. |
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Post by pushon on Mar 15, 2023 21:31:18 GMT
Depending on who we sign over the summer and if we make some of these loans permanent, I am looking at getting a season ticket as I am moving back into the region for work. What are the Pros and Cons of the higher rows of East Stand Block 30 vs West Upper? From past experience, I preferred the east stand as I liked saving the tickets being cheaper and the atmosphere. The sun was a small problem but easily solved. West Upper - best views and sun is a non-issue but I always felt it to be a little too quiet for my liking and less atmosphere than the East stand. Anything else that I am missing that I should consider? Are the bars and toilets less busy during HT in West Upper? I would appreciate people’s thoughts. They have bars and toilets at the ground? Wow. I don't think there is any problem with toilet access, though I seldom need it. Bars are no problem at all, the staff are generally waiting to serve. Was busier in prem days but not a big problem even then..It's the walk up 5 flights of stairs which is the killer 🥵 Sorry I'm talking pre-match, I never venture to the Concourse(?) at half-time. |
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Post by stantheman on Mar 15, 2023 21:52:20 GMT
There have been discussions recently re renewing season tickets and where to sit or even stand etc.. I currently have three seats in the lower level of what I call the main stand, but I am not sure what it is called now. For the the recent FA Cup game V Brighton I sat in Block 30 opposite my normal place and quite enjoyed the view of the game. I wonder is the Sun distracting or a problem when it occasionally shines as I am considering a change.? How do others think about where they sit and maybe moving.? Lower left? Block 17/18? |
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Post by J-Roar on Mar 15, 2023 22:03:20 GMT
There have been discussions recently re renewing season tickets and where to sit or even stand etc.. I currently have three seats in the lower level of what I call the main stand, but I am not sure what it is called now. For the the recent FA Cup game V Brighton I sat in Block 30 opposite my normal place and quite enjoyed the view of the game. I wonder is the Sun distracting or a problem when it occasionally shines as I am considering a change.? How do others think about where they sit and maybe moving.? As I sit in the John Smith's Lower feeling my knackers freezing themselves to my seat I often look jealously at the lucky bastards shielding their eyes in the Sentinel stand. Must be 5 degrees warmer over that side. |
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Post by Laughing Gravy on Mar 15, 2023 22:33:01 GMT
Whatever you do don’t move in to block 28 back row where the ginger haired guy who’s balls haven’t dropped depresses everyone! Please may be fo to the vale  You must sit near me. |
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Post by Scouse on Mar 15, 2023 23:56:00 GMT
Depending on who we sign over the summer and if we make some of these loans permanent, I am looking at getting a season ticket as I am moving back into the region for work. What are the Pros and Cons of the higher rows of East Stand Block 30 vs West Upper? From past experience, I preferred the east stand as I liked saving the tickets being cheaper and the atmosphere. The sun was a small problem but easily solved. West Upper - best views and sun is a non-issue but I always felt it to be a little too quiet for my liking and less atmosphere than the East stand. Anything else that I am missing that I should consider? I would appreciate people’s thoughts. West upper Boothen side..( from experience as a ST from the start ) only been in the other side about twice , originally the Boothen side was a higher grade build , believe they’ve been equalled out now Male Toilet capacity was reduced when we Qualified for Europe , believe space saved was used for the media mezzanine floor ..there’s room , but it’s adequate at best .. a design fault means the queue to enter the smaller space cuts across one of the main exit doors to the concourse if you’re not good on your legs I believe you can arrange to use the lift via the main entrance , the entrance stairwell is showing it’s age and needs to be included in the refurb programme .. plaster needs reskimming & repainting in places .. it could do also do with a deep clean ( these aren’t corporate areas so I doubt they’re high on the list ..and will only be done when it’s structurally required rather than cosmetically ) if we ever qualify for Europe again , some of the seats in block 7 are EUFA cat 1s.. meaning you may be kicked out of them if UEFA officials or the away team take up their allocation of cat 1 seats Due to a design fault food can only be warmed up there , not cooked , meaning no fries ..or indeed half the stuff for an enhanced menu that was promised/ muted when it first opened .. Originally the large vents high in the wall made the concourse actually colder than pitchside .. during the Icelandics reign after much discussion with the fire brigade etc ..the vents were sealed off ..the place is far warmer now ..but I believe that led to the no cooking rule ..it’ll be interesting to see if the planned stadium refurbishments address that My own opinion only , but as theyre highest grade general seats any future price increase may focus on that tier first rather than seats elsewhere that come with a more community pricing structure Finally a lot of people slag it ( or the people up there off ) but couldn’t wait to join them on cheapo cup games meaning a change in ambiance 😀 ( though the latest policy seems to close it meaning you may well need to move elsewhere for cup games For all that the best seats in the house ( they’re are a few restricted views due to support rails , so ask to take a look before buying ) only part of the ground that is the equivalent of a stand as opposed to terrace |
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Post by stokecitytalke on Mar 16, 2023 8:44:47 GMT
There have been discussions recently re renewing season tickets and where to sit or even stand etc.. I currently have three seats in the lower level of what I call the main stand, but I am not sure what it is called now. For the the recent FA Cup game V Brighton I sat in Block 30 opposite my normal place and quite enjoyed the view of the game. I wonder is the Sun distracting or a problem when it occasionally shines as I am considering a change.? How do others think about where they sit and maybe moving.? As I sit in the John Smith's Lower feeling my knackers freezing themselves to my seat I often look jealously at the lucky bastards shielding their eyes in the Sentinel stand. Must be 5 degrees warmer over that side. It has been known to get above freezing when the sun comes out! 😁 |
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Post by Squeekster on Mar 16, 2023 8:59:27 GMT
There have been discussions recently re renewing season tickets and where to sit or even stand etc.. I currently have three seats in the lower level of what I call the main stand, but I am not sure what it is called now. For the the recent FA Cup game V Brighton I sat in Block 30 opposite my normal place and quite enjoyed the view of the game. I wonder is the Sun distracting or a problem when it occasionally shines as I am considering a change.? How do others think about where they sit and maybe moving.? Moved from the Boothen End about 4 seasons into the new south stand bit so the gang could all sit together not regretted it at all! |
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Post by nottsover60 on Mar 16, 2023 10:40:22 GMT
As I sit in the John Smith's Lower feeling my knackers freezing themselves to my seat I often look jealously at the lucky bastards shielding their eyes in the Sentinel stand. Must be 5 degrees warmer over that side. It has been known to get above freezing when the sun comes out! 😁 April, May, August, September on sunny days I'm sure it gets to about 30c in block 30. I've often noticed us sweating in t shirts, sunglasses and baseball caps while opposite us people are wearing thick coats, hats and scarves. I wonder if every ground has such contrasting temperatures. The most annoying sunny days are Feb when the sun is high enough to be above the main stand but low enough to be shining straight in your eyes and you've not thought about sunglasses and baseball caps. Those free programmes used to be really useful on those days. |
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Post by Not_Nick_H on Mar 16, 2023 12:22:08 GMT
Block 31, Row 19.
The sun's only really an issue in late autumn or end of winter until it sinks behind the Main stand . As others have said - cap or shades sorts it. Cap is better if it's actually hot like August anyway.
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Post by ab61 on Mar 16, 2023 12:34:21 GMT
Block 30 Row 19
Yep. A cap is the secret. Only problem is I only seem to take it when I don’t need it. Then the odd occasions the sun is low. I forget it 🙄
Think we’ve had same seats for around 18 seasons now. My son in law moved into my mates seat next to me this season as my mate had given up after 50 years or more !!
My son in law only just said last home game to me that he can see why we don’t give them up. Excellent view.
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Post by nott1 on Mar 16, 2023 14:53:43 GMT
There have been discussions recently re renewing season tickets and where to sit or even stand etc.. I currently have three seats in the lower level of what I call the main stand, but I am not sure what it is called now. For the the recent FA Cup game V Brighton I sat in Block 30 opposite my normal place and quite enjoyed the view of the game. I wonder is the Sun distracting or a problem when it occasionally shines as I am considering a change.? How do others think about where they sit and maybe moving.? Don't bother with the Boothen End it's deserted most weeks! |
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Post by nott1 on Mar 16, 2023 14:57:59 GMT
Don't blame you mate. Block 30 is where all the cool people sit.......... Fkinell I'm nearly cool! I'll have to keep an eye out for them. I've not noticed anyone particularly cool knocking about, just old mainly. Old is the new cool, wise and knowledgeable! |
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Post by leesandfordstoupe on Mar 16, 2023 15:13:11 GMT
Fkinell I'm nearly cool! I'll have to keep an eye out for them. I've not noticed anyone particularly cool knocking about, just old mainly. Old is the new cool, wise and knowledgeable! If being old makes you wise and knowledgeable, how come I know a lot less now than I did when I was 30 odd? |
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Post by nott1 on Mar 16, 2023 15:24:50 GMT
Old is the new cool, wise and knowledgeable! If being old makes you wise and knowledgeable, how come I know a lot less now than I did when I was 30 odd? Early dementia?  Too much booze? Stoke City obsession? |
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Post by leesandfordstoupe on Mar 16, 2023 15:31:23 GMT
If being old makes you wise and knowledgeable, how come I know a lot less now than I did when I was 30 odd? Early dementia? Too much booze? Stoke City obsession? Maybe the middle one, hope it's not the first one. I don't think it's the last one, I really don't give that much of a shit anymore. I go to the games and either enjoy them or don't. |
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Post by Not_Nick_H on Mar 17, 2023 12:27:34 GMT
Block 30 Row 19 Yep. A cap is the secret. Only problem is I only seem to take it when I don’t need it. Then the odd occasions the sun is low. I forget it 🙄 Think we’ve had same seats for around 18 seasons now. My son in law moved into my mates seat next to me this season as my mate had given up after 50 years or more !! My son in law only just said last home game to me that he can see why we don’t give them up. Excellent view. Block 30/31 mid rows are great seats. If I'm ever too slow to reserve them for Cup games, they go really quickly. Often hear non-regulars say how good the view is. |
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Too much booze? 
