The Ricoh Arena....

[FaganBHA]

Just wondering what the stadium is like. Yes i am missing the final ever game at the Withdean but have a training session at the ground after the Coventry V Reading game. Can anyone tell me what the stadium is like because i'm a little nervous?? cheers.

 

[scousegull]

Nervous? It's a pretty bog standard modern flat-pack stadium (nothing compared to the Amex). Far too big for Coventry at the moment (about 32k I think) so will probably be half empty. Not the best away trip IMHO.

 

[wolfie]

Quite impressive inside - nothing to look at from the outside and surrounded by nothing more interesting than an above average Tesco superstore. Usually cycle there along the Coventry Canal - but WILL be at Withdean tomorrow !!!

 

[pottert]

Never been there but I do know it will be full in the summer as take-that have a concert there.I won't be there as I have tickets for one of their wembley dates.

 

[FaganBHA]

oh okay . do you know what the atmosphere is like ?/

 

[Smithy]

I went there the last time we were in the championship but I don't remember much about it.

 

[LS6]

It is pretty much exactly the same as Reading's soul-less shite hole, but the seats are lighter blue

 

[DerbyGull]

I was very underwhelmed when going there last time we played them in the championship.

 

[FaganBHA]

What are their fans like seeing i have to go around the pitch and wave before the game?? :L

 

[DerbyGull]

What are their fans like seeing i have to go around the pitch and wave before the game?? :L

I imagine 'white middle aged men' mainly, like every other club in the country.

 

[Easy 10]

I think it looks quite impressive.

 

[8ace]

Nightmare getting there and back from the station. No pubs nearby.

 

[DerbyGull]

I think it looks quite impressive.

From their, yes. But inside it's pretty bland.

 

[8ace]

oh okay . do you know what the atmosphere is like ?/

Think Galatasary meets the old Den, only more so.

 

[FaganBHA]

'Nightmare getting there and back from the station. No pubs nearby'. I'm only 15 so won't be needing a pub..

 

[FaganBHA]

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[Husty]

It's just like St Marys with blue seats instead and no atmosphere.

 

[8ace]

^ don't know how to copy someone's comment lol. ^

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[Easy 10]

Think we're in danger of getting a bit snobby with the Amex. That looks nothing like St Marys, it looks like a terrific arena to me, another one I'm looking forward to visiting.

Its even got proper stands behind the goals.

 

[FaganBHA]

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cheers pal