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exiled eagle Southampton 01 Nov 16 1.37pm
Not been in the main stand for years as I normally go to the Arthur but got 2 tickets together for the Liverpool game so took my nephew with me We got front row seats which normally I would not get but getting 2 tickets together I snatched them up. Front row seats are awfull as they are so uncomfortable as they dont fold right down and leave you at a upward angle People from the Holmesdale and Arthur often moan about how the main stand dont join in with the singing. This is not the case in my opinion as nearly all around me were singing Well all except the scouser who was sitting on my left. Spoke to him and he was no problem. clapped the the 4 liverpool goals and also our 2. Made a good change to see the Arthur and the Holmesdale in full voice with glad all over and I can tell you the Main stand was with you in noise aswell. Bogs in the main stand came as a bit of a shock as being used to the Arthur's 3rd rate facilities these are clean and do not have massive queues waiting to get in there. The bar was great at half time and got served a pint in a glass rather than a luke warm bottle. I used to have the impression that the main stand was full of old gits with their flasks but I can vouch for the fact that this is not the case Would I go back to the main stand rather than the Arthur ????????? Yep probably would now as the Arthur is so outdated. Dont get me wrong as love the Arthur but facilities in the main stand are so much better
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exiled eagle

Southampton 01 Nov 16 1.37pm

Not been in the main stand for years as I normally go to the Arthur but got 2 tickets together for the Liverpool game so took my nephew with me

We got front row seats which normally I would not get but getting 2 tickets together I snatched them up.
Front row seats are awfull as they are so uncomfortable as they dont fold right down and leave you at a upward angle

People from the Holmesdale and Arthur often moan about how the main stand dont join in with the singing.
This is not the case in my opinion as nearly all around me were singing
Well all except the scouser who was sitting on my left.
Spoke to him and he was no problem. clapped the the 4 liverpool goals and also our 2.
Made a good change to see the Arthur and the Holmesdale in full voice with glad all over and I can tell you the Main stand was with you in noise aswell.

Bogs in the main stand came as a bit of a shock as being used to the Arthur's 3rd rate facilities these are clean and do not have massive queues waiting to get in there.

The bar was great at half time and got served a pint in a glass rather than a luke warm bottle.

I used to have the impression that the main stand was full of old gits with their flasks but I can vouch for the fact that this is not the case

Would I go back to the main stand rather than the Arthur ?????????

Yep probably would now as the Arthur is so outdated.

Dont get me wrong as love the Arthur but facilities in the main stand are so much better

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jason7 croydon 01 Nov 16 2.39pm
Yep and we dont have tartan blankets either on our laps.
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croydon 01 Nov 16 2.39pm

Yep and we dont have tartan blankets either on our laps.

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paperhat croydon 01 Nov 16 2.49pm
Originally posted by jason7 Yep and we dont have tartan blankets either on our laps. Lmao - My stepdad had season ticket in the mainstand for going on 50yrs, towards the end of his time going to Palace, he literally had both, a flask and a tartan blanket.... Clinton is Clinton. I have known him for a long time, I know his mother... Simon Jordan
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croydon 01 Nov 16 2.49pm

Originally posted by jason7

Yep and we dont have tartan blankets either on our laps.

Lmao - My stepdad had season ticket in the mainstand for going on 50yrs, towards the end of his time going to Palace, he literally had both, a flask and a tartan blanket....

Clinton is Clinton. I have known him for a long time, I know his mother... Simon Jordan

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Isley46 Sanderstead 01 Nov 16 5.02pm
Did you have to head to the bar 10 mins before half time to get served or did you miss the first 5 mins of the second half? what were the queues like at the bar?
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Sanderstead 01 Nov 16 5.02pm

Did you have to head to the bar 10 mins before half time to get served or did you miss the first 5 mins of the second half?

what were the queues like at the bar?

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Michaelawt85 Bexley 01 Nov 16 5.41pm
Originally posted by exiled eagle Not been in the main stand for years as I normally go to the Arthur but got 2 tickets together for the Liverpool game so took my nephew with me We got front row seats which normally I would not get but getting 2 tickets together I snatched them up. Front row seats are awfull as they are so uncomfortable as they dont fold right down and leave you at a upward angle People from the Holmesdale and Arthur often moan about how the main stand dont join in with the singing. This is not the case in my opinion as nearly all around me were singing Well all except the scouser who was sitting on my left. Spoke to him and he was no problem. clapped the the 4 liverpool goals and also our 2. Made a good change to see the Arthur and the Holmesdale in full voice with glad all over and I can tell you the Main stand was with you in noise aswell. Bogs in the main stand came as a bit of a shock as being used to the Arthur's 3rd rate facilities these are clean and do not have massive queues waiting to get in there. The bar was great at half time and got served a pint in a glass rather than a luke warm bottle. I used to have the impression that the main stand was full of old gits with their flasks but I can vouch for the fact that this is not the case Would I go back to the main stand rather than the Arthur ????????? Yep probably would now as the Arthur is so outdated. Dont get me wrong as love the Arthur but facilities in the main stand are so much better What is it like accessibility wise on entering the stand from the street level and then once inside taking your seats. My mum has wanted to come to a game for ages but her mobility is very poor. (But not so bad she would be in the wheelchair section) and she couldn't do the stairs up to holmesdale lower or down again once inside the Arthur would only be ok if she sat right in the back row on the aisle seat and then it gets very congested inside. Wondering if the main stand might be an option When I was a young girl my Mother said to me.. You listen here kid you're CPFC
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Michaelawt85

Bexley 01 Nov 16 5.41pm

Originally posted by exiled eagle

Not been in the main stand for years as I normally go to the Arthur but got 2 tickets together for the Liverpool game so took my nephew with me

Bogs in the main stand came as a bit of a shock as being used to the Arthur's 3rd rate facilities these are clean and do not have massive queues waiting to get in there.

The bar was great at half time and got served a pint in a glass rather than a luke warm bottle.

I used to have the impression that the main stand was full of old gits with their flasks but I can vouch for the fact that this is not the case

Would I go back to the main stand rather than the Arthur ?????????

Yep probably would now as the Arthur is so outdated.

Dont get me wrong as love the Arthur but facilities in the main stand are so much better

What is it like accessibility wise on entering the stand from the street level and then once inside taking your seats. My mum has wanted to come to a game for ages but her mobility is very poor. (But not so bad she would be in the wheelchair section) and she couldn't do the stairs up to holmesdale lower or down again once inside the Arthur would only be ok if she sat right in the back row on the aisle seat and then it gets very congested inside. Wondering if the main stand might be an option

When I was a young girl my Mother said to me.. You listen here kid you're CPFC

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Temps Cronx 01 Nov 16 6.34pm
I had a ST in the Main Stand, Stanley Stephenson Lounge, for a couple of seasons, abiding memory is the narky old sod behind me banging his walking stick on the ground constantly moaning, telling me to stop shouting because "they can't hear you" and Mr Sneezey in front of me who sneezed with his whole body, incessantly, nearly dislocating my knees with his convulsions!! Now I'm knee deep in pee in the AW toilets, and I still prefer it now Dyslexics of the world, UNTIE!!
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Cronx 01 Nov 16 6.34pm

I had a ST in the Main Stand, Stanley Stephenson Lounge, for a couple of seasons, abiding memory is the narky old sod behind me banging his walking stick on the ground constantly moaning, telling me to stop shouting because "they can't hear you" and Mr Sneezey in front of me who sneezed with his whole body, incessantly, nearly dislocating my knees with his convulsions!!
Now I'm knee deep in pee in the AW toilets, and I still prefer it now

Dyslexics of the world, UNTIE!!

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Temps Cronx 01 Nov 16 6.56pm
Originally posted by Michaelawt85 What is it like accessibility wise on entering the stand from the street level and then once inside taking your seats. My mum has wanted to come to a game for ages but her mobility is very poor. (But not so bad she would be in the wheelchair section) and she couldn't do the stairs up to holmesdale lower or down again once inside the Arthur would only be ok if she sat right in the back row on the aisle seat and then it gets very congested inside. Wondering if the main stand might be an option All I can say is that the Stanley has steep steps to the Lounge and more to the seats, a constant stream of elderly being helped up and down. Maybe the Players or Glaziers would be better, only you're quite close to the pitch. Dyslexics of the world, UNTIE!!
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Cronx 01 Nov 16 6.56pm

Originally posted by Michaelawt85

All I can say is that the Stanley has steep steps to the Lounge and more to the seats, a constant stream of elderly being helped up and down. Maybe the Players or Glaziers would be better, only you're quite close to the pitch.

Dyslexics of the world, UNTIE!!

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Michaelawt85 Bexley 01 Nov 16 7.12pm
Originally posted by Temps All I can say is that the Stanley has steep steps to the Lounge and more to the seats, a constant stream of elderly being helped up and down. Maybe the Players or Glaziers would be better, only you're quite close to the pitch. Ok. Thanks . Will give that some thought When I was a young girl my Mother said to me.. You listen here kid you're CPFC
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Michaelawt85

Bexley 01 Nov 16 7.12pm

Originally posted by Temps

Ok. Thanks . Will give that some thought

When I was a young girl my Mother said to me.. You listen here kid you're CPFC

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Brentmiester_General Front line in the battle against t... 01 Nov 16 8.08pm
Originally posted by Isley46 Did you have to head to the bar 10 mins before half time to get served or did you miss the first 5 mins of the second half? what were the queues like at the bar? That''s exactly what I have to do when in the main. Those bar staff down there in the main bar are ridiculously f*cking slow. "We love you Palace, we f@cking hate Man U, We love you Palace, we hate the brighton too, We love you Palace we play in red 'n' blue, so f@ck you, and you ...
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Front line in the battle against t... 01 Nov 16 8.08pm

Originally posted by Isley46

Did you have to head to the bar 10 mins before half time to get served or did you miss the first 5 mins of the second half?

what were the queues like at the bar?

That''s exactly what I have to do when in the main. Those bar staff down there in the main bar are ridiculously f*cking slow.

"We love you Palace, we f@cking hate Man U, We love you Palace, we hate the brighton too, We love you Palace we play in red 'n' blue, so f@ck you, and you ...

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kevlee born Wandsworth emigrated to Lanc... 01 Nov 16 8.30pm
Had season ticket in the players lounge with my brother in the mid 90's for about 6 years and thoroughly enjoyed it. These were the days when players actually drank after games in the bar with the fans (John Salako was a regular both before and after games there as he was always injured and John Humphries always seemed to be around to talk to the fans after a games), but the old boys in our row always complained about us either going to or from the bar or having to go to the toilet due to alcohol consumption. "same very week"... "same every week" they used to moan. So we went back to the Holmesdale and the warm lager etc Following Palace since 25 Feb 1978
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born Wandsworth emigrated to Lanc... 01 Nov 16 8.30pm

Had season ticket in the players lounge with my brother in the mid 90's for about 6 years and thoroughly enjoyed it. These were the days when players actually drank after games in the bar with the fans (John Salako was a regular both before and after games there as he was always injured and John Humphries always seemed to be around to talk to the fans after a games), but the old boys in our row always complained about us either going to or from the bar or having to go to the toilet due to alcohol consumption. "same very week"... "same every week" they used to moan. So we went back to the Holmesdale and the warm lager etc

Following Palace since 25 Feb 1978

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scottydogg gold coast australia 02 Nov 16 5.39am
[Link] should fit some of these in the rebuild
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gold coast australia 02 Nov 16 5.39am

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should fit some of these in the rebuild

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exiled eagle Southampton 02 Nov 16 8.03am
Originally posted by Brentmiester_General That''s exactly what I have to do when in the main. Those bar staff down there in the main bar are ridiculously f*cking slow. Nah didnt seem to have a problem getting served In fact a lot quicker than what i was used to in the Arthur Got back to my seat a little bit late as I was enjoying a cold beer in a glass Made a nice change
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exiled eagle

Southampton 02 Nov 16 8.03am

Originally posted by Brentmiester_General

That''s exactly what I have to do when in the main. Those bar staff down there in the main bar are ridiculously f*cking slow.

Nah didnt seem to have a problem getting served
In fact a lot quicker than what i was used to in the Arthur
Got back to my seat a little bit late as I was enjoying a cold beer in a glass
Made a nice change

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