Millwall could and should have been anywhere from 4 to 7 up at half time. The Leeds fans deserve the Premiership. This stand also houses the team dugouts and television gantry. We stayed the weekend so we had a good journey up by car on the day before the game until we hit Leeds and its road systems. Scoreboard is right in front of you - side on. The Elland Road stadium seems really conveniently located for travelling fans. The game itself was not the most entertaining encounter compared to the 2-2 draw earlier on in the season at Ashton Gate but it was still a good, close, and even affair. The away section is full of pillars and so not a great view from many seats. This area has excellent concourse facilities including a FamilyZone. We always get a few photos outside for my lads memories. Our day started in the worse way possible! As we meandered around Leeds exciting yet baffling dual carriageway system, where roads seemed to launch themselves over junctions for no apparent reason, there was no question that I would not get to Elland Road in time for the game. The normal allocation is 1,566 seats in the upper tier and if required then a further 1104 seats can be provided in the lower tier, making the overall allocation 2,670. 4. Find train times, prices and book tickets with Trainline. anonymous. I also accept that it may not be the job of a football club to run a suitable traffic management system to let their supporters head for home, but getting out of Elland Road was difficult. The ID card will be required for use on matchdays. Leeds United Stadium Guide Stadium Facts Leeds United, under new manager Jesse Marsch, will be looking to finish in the top half this season and will be looking for a good cup run too. This is how our site users rate the seat blocks at Elland Road. Stewards were friendly and helpful, my son not impressed with pies as there was no steak pie only other varieties. The stewarding is normally friendly and courteous. It seemed to be very small even though we were high up in the away section towards one corner of the stadium. West Stand Upper B1 section S row 11 seat Cookie Policy Close Discover Recent Photos Featured Photos Cities Colleges It'll be an experience you'll never forget.. 1. We had a walk along to the away fans bar stopping briefly for a picture of the famous Billy Bremner Statue (they could have done a better job of his hair). There is a large foyer where they sold food and drinks. Juniors under 16 The record attendance of this era was set on 15th March 1967 when 57,892 fans watched an FA Cup match against Sunderland when the club were in the First Division. It was an incredible match. We heard the first goal go in for Leeds just as we joined the back of the queue, and we eventually entered the ground after severe body searches through the four turnstiles open, hence why there were such huge delays. Leeds look the more dangerous team in the first half, but despite this Bradford took the lead after 30 mins and I have never seen a goal by city celebrated like it. Incredible credible game and wild celebrations in the Millwall section. Latest news. Purchase a ticket in the Bremner Suite and have exclusive access to an executive bar, a reserved padded seat in the West Stand, dedicated entrance, and private toilet facilities. Celtic Park's North Stand has an estimated capacity of approximately 22,000 - Celtic's North Stand was opened in 1995, and was joined by the Jock Stein and Lisbon Lions stands at either end,. Decent View. There was lots of banter going on and it was a brilliant afternoon, despite our defeat. Within a few minutes we were on a bus and away. The Leeds home fans are probably the best Ive ever seen. Contents Elland road leeds from the air Early history 19201974 19822000 2001 2010 East stand upper tier Elland Road (1) Gantry Elland Road (1) N4 North Stand Lower Elland Road (1) north east Elland Road; . They need to upgrade the stadium in my opinion. Had lunch in the city centre and then took a taxi to the Drysalters Arms, (cost around 7.50), cheap beer around 2 a pint. Ironically, getting away from the ground was very easy. The leg room is sparse, plus there are a number of supporting pillars running along the front of the upper tier which could impede your view. It was 1-0 but should have been 5-0. Adults 39 (B 37) Concessions 26 (B 25) Under 16s 18 (B 16), Under 11s 9 (8). Toilets also okay. Great atmosphere area and good banter & good view, Toward the back of the lower tier, ok view, Expect to get wet if its raining AND windy - it blows the rain under the overhang. East stand upper tier Elland Road (1) Gantry Elland Road (1) N4 North Stand Lower Elland Road (1) north east Elland Road; West Stand Elland Road (1) We had a few drinks in town before getting the taxi so didn't look for any at the ground. My father and me set off to the game at about 5:45pm for a 7:45 kick off. Further information Support A View From My Seat by using the links below to purchase tickets from our trusted partners. How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking? Leeds brought on a sub and his first touch was to make it 2-2 on 75 mins. Visiting fans Rather it has something of the more Bowl Style to its design, particularly with the lower tier of the stands that runs uninterrupted around the stadium. Probably best to either take a taxi or one of the shuttle buses, that run from near the station to the ground. The club are currently working with our ticketing partners on the launch, and fans will be kept informed of the progress. Turf Moor is an association football stadium in Burnley, Lancashire, England, which has been the home of Burnley F.C. Road for 1 about half a mile away. Their financial implosion put the kibosh on that idea, with the redevelopment of Elland Road the more likely option in the future. I immediately sensed that there was an aura of history about the place, which has not always been the case in certain football grounds. Due to our late arrival, we went straight into the ground at 2:30pm and had a couple of beers on the concourse. We did our usual lap of the ground. Three years later, in 1956, change was forced upon them though as the West Stand now the John Charles Stand was burned down. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides ofElland RoadStadium? Inside we had time for some refreshments from one of the smartest kiosks I have ever seen at a football ground. The seating in the John Charles Stand is a mixture of old wooden and plastic seats. The journey was easy enough, including the 80 mile drive to Coventry first of all to pick up my brother. Our taxi dropped us off right outside the ground near the Old Peacock pub, however even though we were not wearing colours we decided after a chat with a local bobby to walk down to the Drysalters which was about a ten fifteen minute walk from the ground. Leeds itself isn't what could be called a venue, not my cup of tea at all. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, toilets etc.. Not a bad game, weve been struggling badly recently with a number of players missing so didnt expect anything, that said over 1,600 made the trip from Coventry and made plenty of noise. We asked the policemen if they had delayed kick off but we were told that despite the police trying to get the game delayed so the Bolton fans could enter, Leeds rejected. Tours start at various times throughout the day, especially on match days. Got a cab from there. Unfortunately the club was mismanaged financially and found itself in all sorts of trouble. The game kicked off at an electric pace with Leeds doing all the pushing and hitting the woodwork twice, before going one up. Having done some research before the game, we knew there was a pub right opposite the ground called the Old Peacock. 7. So I was in a confident mood about the Leeds game even though we were underdogs. Ipswich put themselves back in the game through Joey Garner making it 3- 2 to Leeds, but the home team in white just about hung onto the win, with it ending quite nervily for the Elland Road faithful. 12 years on and after a record crowd of 57,892 was recorded proper redevelopment was on the table. They were very efficient in carrying out searches on entry to the ground. The away corner allocated to us was about the worst vantage point that I have experienced as an away fan and the stewarding was a little overzealous at times for, what was, a small well behaved group of away fans (around 650). Obviously, coming from Bristol meant it was a long journey but we got into the city centre with relative ease and from there we took a bus into the ground. Unlike most clubs, Leeds actually allow fans to do tours of the stadium on a match day. Capacity: Another ground to tick off and a famous stadium. Elland Road is a 1897 built football stadium located in the West Yorkshire city of Leeds. Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: Getting away from the ground was one of the easiest I have ever experienced. How easy was your journey/ finding the ground/ car parking? Designated sections are located at the South end for Non-Members. Attendance: 24,383. This huge stand which holds around 15,000 supporters was opened in the 1992-93 season and is at least twice the size of the other three stands at Ella nd Road. Both Huddersfield Town and Bradford City have played matches at Elland Road, with the latters games taking place there in the aftermath of the Bradford City Stadium fire in 1985. I really cannot understand why the England national team are going to be playing a World Cup warm game here. I was also hoping we could dent their play-off ambitions. The view from the away end was ok as we were up near the back, there were a couple of pillars but they didnt really get in the way. Before the International break, we had also put in a decent-ish performance at Wigan Athletic. We got out of the car park relatively quickly and we were back on our way back to Bradford in no time at all. If you are a bloke that needs to visit a convenience at half time, you are liable to spend most of the half time break in the action in a queue wondering why you should be expected to pay 80p for a single chocolate bar. Plus there is a statue of Billy Bremner outside the stadium. Train up from and straight into the Scarborough Hotel pub opposite Leeds Railway Station for excellent pint of Tetleys and a good two for ten pounds breakfast offer. Came straight out of the stand and around to the bus stop, where there were a few buses already waiting. 2018-2019: 34,033(Championship League) Even then it was only the addition of floodlights. By Air - Leeds-Bradford Airport is only twelve miles or so from the ground, so thats the best place to head if youre coming from abroad. Other major changes since that day have been discussed but, as yet, wholesale change is yet to happen. We don't seem to have any photos from this section. There is signposting for away coaches as soon as you leave the Ring Road and Car Park A is right next to the away section, so very convenient for getting away after and surprisingly quick to exit and back onto the Ring Road. Inicio; Servicios. A muddy area but was only a very short walk to the away fan pub. I had never been to Elland Road before so was I looking forward to visiting a new stadium. I went straight into the ground as it was 2:30pm and glanced over the matchday programme which cost 3.50. We got back to Bristol around 9pm. Leeds train station is around a 35 minute walk from the stadium. All the Leeds fans that I encountered where friendly and even though we both wanted the same, those 3 precious points with the season run in just around the corner, we both had to settle for a point a piece. By Jake from Manchester, UK (Elland Road stadium) [, The East Stand - By Mtaylor848 (Own work) [, By Flickr user JohnSeb (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnseb/806576816/) [. 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