Posted by DavidJ on October 26, 2009, 2:56 pm, in reply to "Re: Burton Albion..trains n pubs.."
Having played Burton in the league recently I would agree with what Ilson Brewer says. Not the same as the old ground, but at least they have retained terracing on three sides and have not gone for the characterless identikit all-seater grounds that are all too prevalent these days.
One odd thing is the programme - it is a small square one with the sides being the same size as the smaller one of the City programme.
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: I'd certainly agree with those recomendations
: and there are many more - Burton Bridge
: Brewery is worth a visit too if you have the
: time - check the link I posted below.
:
: As for our "Stadium", well it's a
: tidy and new built ground which provides
: excellent facilities, a safe atmosphere and
: a good view of the match whether seating or
: standing. You will have a standing area
: behind the goal which holds about 1,500 and
: a section of the seated area nearest to you.
: You have your own bar and food areas.
:
: Perhaps stadium is a grand name for it, but
: at least it has 4 sides unlike your near
: neighbours' ground. it may not have the
: "character" of Eton Park, but we
: are rather proud of it.
:
: We are in our first season ever in the
: league but have a proud non-league history
: so you won't find any "big club"
: arrogance from us - we know where we came
: from and we know what it feels like to be
: the non-league club in the 1st round.
:
: We are a well-run club who live within our
: means on a tight budget and a small (for a
: league club) but committed group of
: supporters.
:
: All football teams are beatable and you have
: as much chance as anyone else (although I
: hope you don't of course). Your manager
: appears to be disappointed not to have drawn
: Leeds, but at least you are guaranteed a
: friendly and enjoyable day out, whatever the
: result.
:
: Let's hope you bring plenty of supporters
: with you.
:
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: To any City fans making the trip up to
: Burton
: by train..there are two really good pubs
: within a two minute walk from the station.
: The Devonshire Arms - turn right..walk down
: the road for a minute or so..pub on right
: handside corner.Great for real
: ales..food..very friendly..and landlady will
: call taxis no probs to the ground (£4/5)
: Just down same side street is the back
: entrance to Coopers Tavern. Absolute gem of
: a pub. Ciders n ales - straight from the
: barrel..lager bit difficult to come by here!
: Pirreli Stadium is over 30 min walk - so
: taxi from Devonshire a good bet! Beeches pub
: - 5 min walk past ground (it ain't a
: stadium!! ) from town centre is also
: friendly n ok.
: Can't make it myself but all the very best
: to City and everyone who travels up
: there..will be following on the mobile!
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