North stand post match

[Greatwesternline]

The OS has just said that the North Stand will be open after matches for drinking? Am i reading this correct? I've only seen the tweet and can't access the new site on my phone.

Is this a new idea or have they done it previously? I cant remember ever sipping courage's finest post match?

[Alexander Litvinenko]

This was pioneered by Brighton last year and was really successful there, so it's worth a try.

People get a chance to have a drink and wait for the traffic to die down, so there's less stress on the buses/car-parks, and there's also extra beer sales. Well worth a try.

[Dare to Dr£am]

At £4.30 a pint?? I don't think it'll be THAT successful.

[Alexander Litvinenko]

That is the fly in the ointment, yes....

[royalflush]

I read elsewhere that the upper level in the hotel is closed for drinks on match days, maybe its to help offset that?

[Yellowcoat]

The North Stand concourse bars has worked well for London Irish over many seasons.

[Harpers So Solid Crew]

At £4.30 a pint?? I don't think it'll be THAT successful.

I think you miss the fact that there are enough idiots willing to pay it, much like £32 to watch Stoke City!!1

[UpThePrem]

We went to the North stand after the game. Probably 50 people in there including stoke fans. They closed the shutters at 5:30'ish

[Green]

At £4.30 a pint?? I don't think it'll be THAT successful.

I think you miss the fact that there are enough idiots willing to pay it, much like £32 to watch Stoke City!!1

[melonhead]

At £4.30 a pint?? I don't think it'll be THAT successful.

I think you miss the fact that there are enough idiots willing to pay it, much like £32 to watch Stoke City!!1

32?!

it was only about 20 quid for me

[No Fixed Abode]

You only have to look at the Bundesliga to see how keeping the stands open for a drink after the game is successful. It was cheaper than £4.30 a beer though. The park leading up to Cologne's ground has bars and beer kiosks - can just stand in the park before/after the game for a beer. And also sit in your seat drinking beer during the game. From a fans point of view - Bundesliga is the best imo.

[Rex]

Brighton last season was a great reason to kick back after the game, miss the crush of the train and just have a beer.

[LoyalRoyalFan]

You only have to look at the Bundesliga to see how keeping the stands open for a drink after the game is successful. It was cheaper than £4.30 a beer though. The park leading up to Cologne's ground has bars and beer kiosks - can just stand in the park before/after the game for a beer. And also sit in your seat drinking beer during the game. From a fans point of view - Bundesliga is the best imo.

Agreeing with Kes

[St Pauli]

You only have to look at the Bundesliga to see how keeping the stands open for a drink after the game is successful. It was cheaper than £4.30 a beer though. The park leading up to Cologne's ground has bars and beer kiosks - can just stand in the park before/after the game for a beer. And also sit in your seat drinking beer during the game. From a fans point of view - Bundesliga is the best imo.

Only if you're a Cologne fan...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C15yq7yXCQc

[FORSTERS_RIGHT_FOOT]

You only have to look at the Bundesliga to see how keeping the stands open for a drink after the game is successful. It was cheaper than £4.30 a beer though. The park leading up to Cologne's ground has bars and beer kiosks - can just stand in the park before/after the game for a beer. And also sit in your seat drinking beer during the game. From a fans point of view - Bundesliga is the best imo.

Agreed.

Similar experience when i went to Bremen V Hoffenheim 2 seasons ago.

[Gordons Cumming]

Stupid idea.

F**k off home.