This post has been edited by Odysseus: 09 May 2011 - 11:35 AM
End of season report. For the B2net.
#1
Posted 09 May 2011 - 11:25 AM
#2
Posted 09 May 2011 - 11:30 AM
Odysseus, on 09 May 2011 - 11:25 AM, said:
Great questions for debate but we only had one match called off Wycombe (28th December) arguably postponed too early
#3
Posted 09 May 2011 - 11:44 AM
moondog, on 09 May 2011 - 11:30 AM, said:
Thanks, I couldn’t remember off hand how many had been cancelled so took a guess, but I do remember some posts about the “frost covers” and whether there was going to be a problem or not. I also remember watching the web cam during the build to see if the sun shone on the whole pitch during the morning hours, to see if the pitch could thaw before kick off, but couldn’t determine if it did!
#4
Posted 11 May 2011 - 12:23 PM
#5
Posted 11 May 2011 - 04:13 PM
The atmosphere and ambience at the club feels fresh and inviting. It’s good to see more families attending matches. The quality of football has obviously helped, but hopefully the first timers this season will now be converted on a regular basis.
The Bury incident was disappointing, but the prompt and professional response of the club in resolving the issue was welcomed and will go along way to repairing any negativity caused.
#6
Posted 11 May 2011 - 10:58 PM
Disappointments for me are the slow service at Half Time under the West Stand. Unless you go for a pint ten minutes before the end of the first half, don't bother. If that's my only gripe, it's been pretty good really hasn't it?
When we moved i was probably more bothered about things like parking and what i was going to do pre and post match in and around the Whitt Moor area. I needn't have worried. Parking down Thompson Street has proved dead easy (and free) and getting to go in the Tup and the Red Lion regularly is simply brilliant, and i'm relieved and glad so many other Town fans have taken to the move like ducks to water.
When we moved i thought 10k was a good size for the new place. Given the way the b2net has been taken to, you do have to wonder whether it should have been a bit bigger. I know finance was/is the issue when the plans were drawn up, but how much would it have been to build a ground with another couple of thousand seats?
#7
Posted 12 May 2011 - 07:55 AM
We didn't go to any friendlies, due to holidays and other commitments. I'll never forget the first time I set foot inside the West Stand at the first game - I was so impressed by the concourses, the seats, the pitch, the whole ground in general. Each stand we sat in, we liked for different reasons, but chose the West Stand.
Me and my boyfriend went to the Valentines Day meal, and it was then, sat looking at the pitch that it really hit me that this fantastic stadium was "ours". I was sat in a lovely lounge area, with fantastic food, looking over OUR stadium. It felt surreal. I also never in my wildest dreams thought I'd be sat at a Chesterfield ground watching an England U19s game!
Overall, I love the stadium. I get such a buzz every time I walk into the place, even if we're not playing! Just going to the shop, or to get tickets is such a buzz.
The whole experience of match day is so much better, and I'm so proud of the B2net, and its brilliant that Chesterfield has finally got a stadium that the supporters have waited so long for, we can be proud of and is attracting more people.
Here's hoping the new stadium is the start of big things for Chesterfield Football Club.
#8
Posted 12 May 2011 - 09:36 AM
I also have had experience of the Corporate side through my Nan's wake which the rest of my family loved, especially when the doors onto the walkway was opened and everyone got to have a good look at the new stadium, Most of my Nan's side of the family are Derby fans and I think they were a tiny bit jealous of what we have here.
And next season we get to host the two clubs who have something to learn about humility (Stupidname especially), bring it on!
#9
Posted 12 May 2011 - 10:36 AM
I had a walk round on one of the open days for season tickets and realised it looked the part but my first game, Cheltenham at home, opened my eyes not only to the quality we had on the field but a quality venue to watch it in. I also attended one of the comedy nights for a taste of the lounge facilites and to be honest they are good as well.
Just be nice to get the East Stand community stuff done and dusted to round things off....something David Conn mentions in his article this week as being close.
#10
Posted 15 May 2011 - 10:08 AM
#11
Posted 15 May 2011 - 11:43 AM
Odysseus, on 15 May 2011 - 10:08 AM, said:
I'd like to see a sign simply stating "Chesterfield FC" along the back of the West Stand
#12
Posted 15 May 2011 - 01:36 PM
moondog, on 15 May 2011 - 11:43 AM, said:
Do you mean on the outside of the building facing the road, or inside the ground facing the cameras? I would still love to see “Home of the Spireites” on the front above the door so you can see it from the road!
#14
Posted 17 May 2011 - 02:35 PM
The people have took the new ground and CFC to its heart, long may it continue.
#15
Posted 22 May 2011 - 08:53 AM
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Posted 22 May 2011 - 11:43 AM
Odysseus, on 22 May 2011 - 08:53 AM, said:
Away room looks as if it is still brand new.
#17
Posted 25 May 2011 - 04:35 PM