1901 revisited

[dwayne]

Have been investigating the possibility of becoming a 1901 member next season. I'm currently a season ticket holder in upper west.

Having read through the website and after reading some of the feedback on this forum I'm really not sure if it's for me.

My circumstances:

- I live in central London and don't have a car, will not be using car space.

- I'm not overly fussed about having a overpriced mediocre meal before or during match. Happy with a pie and pint.

- I like the idea of the lounge and no queue (I usually frequent dicks) although I don't like the dress code.

- seats would be better that's a plus

Am I missing anything here ? Is there any other big selling points ?

If 1901 offered queue skip on the trains I would sign up straight away !!

 

[Hornblower]

Do you get the cup games included in the 1901 ST?

 

[clippedgull]

Do you get the cup games included in the 1901 ST?

Home games, yes.

In reply to the OP

Complimentary programme, complimentary tea/coffee at half time.

Access to all lounges post match.

Former 1901 club member, I don't drink so wasn't really taking advantage of the facilities on offer. (Although it is nice to go into a warm lounge post match!!)

Did a deal on my seat am now in East Upper with a great view and my seat purchaser (1901) is happy with his purchase!

As for car spaces, I think the minimum requirement is 2 1901 seats (Platinum) 4 1901 seats (Gold)

 

[Grombleton]

When i used my old jobs' 1901 passes, there wasn't a requirement to have the meal beforehand - i think you pay extra for that. I just had a pie and a pint in there, nice to have a bar and loos with quicker/easier access and good to have somewhere to warm up on colder days.

I personally can't justify the cost of a 1901 seat at the moment (then again, i can't justify a season ticket at the moment). Have you got a mate or contact in there you can speak with - maybe arrange to take in a match there to see if you like it?
I went in the first season at the Amex and even then, the dress code wasn't that strict...by the sounds of things it is actually quite relaxed now.

 

[Bozza]

Have been investigating the possibility of becoming a 1901 member next season. I'm currently a season ticket holder in upper west.

Having read through the website and after reading some of the feedback on this forum I'm really not sure if it's for me.

My circumstances:

- I live in central London and don't have a car, will not be using car space.

- I'm not overly fussed about having a overpriced mediocre meal before or during match. Happy with a pie and pint.

- I like the idea of the lounge and no queue (I usually frequent dicks) although I don't like the dress code.

- seats would be better that's a plus

Am I missing anything here ? Is there any other big selling points ?

If 1901 offered queue skip on the trains I would sign up straight away !!

I'm in the same boat and keep mulling it over. The pre-game and half-time extra comfort are the big appeals, I'd also not use the parking space nor would I eat very often (if at all). Being front row WSU currently, the view from the 1901 seats is only going to be marginally better.

Overall, I'm still OUT.

 

[keaton]

It was lovely being in the warm pre and post match on Monday.

 

[dwayne]

I wonder if anyone has ever suggested to barber and co the train queue skip option. For myself if I could guarantee a train to get on it could save me 45 minutes commute time going home.... I guess that is impossible as it's out of the clubs control....

 

[dwayne]

It was lovely being in the warm pre and post match on Monday.

But then the queue for dicks and the new bar are not really that long at any time. I've queued max 20 mins on any given occasion....

 

[Hercules Rockerfeller]

I've been in the BUPA Lounge from the off at the Amex. I used the parking space for the first time against Donny the other week. Had a meal a couple of times for evening matches in the first season, as I live in London too, so was convenient way to have dinner. I do like the comfort of the lounge pre/post match, the view is top notch, the people are nice too. Having said that, I don't think it's value for money and I'm thinking of opting out next season. We'll see!

 

[Hillian1]

I wonder if anyone has ever suggested to barber and co the train queue skip option. For myself if I could guarantee a train to get on it could save me 45 minutes commute time going home.... I guess that is impossible as it's out of the clubs control....

I've seen a couple 1901'ers waving their 1901 tickets at stewards in the train queue before expecting to be let through.

 

[Monsieur Le Plonk]

I'm in the same boat and keep mulling it over. The pre-game and half-time extra comfort are the big appeals, I'd also not use the parking space [/B]nor would I eat very often (if at all). Being front row WSU currently, the view from the 1901 seats is only going to be marginally better.

Overall, I'm still OUT.

You'd be lucky to get any food even if you wanted it. The buffet has run out 45 mins before kick off in both of the last two home games.
It's also well documented what an utter waste of time the Bennetts Field parking option is.

 

[Man of Harveys]

The atmosphere in there is AWFUL compared to the WSU. Seriously.

 

[LamieRobertson]

The atmosphere in there is AWFUL compared to the WSU. Seriously.

I was.talking to someone who was in 1901 for the Leeds game at they said the atmosphere was sterile

 

[Munkfish]

The atmosphere in there is AWFUL compared to the WSU. Seriously.

Atmosphere in WSU seriously? I have sit up there since we moved to the AMEX and its been the worst season yet, where abouts do you sit?

 

[Giraffe]

The atmosphere in there is AWFUL compared to the WSU. Seriously.

Depends where you are I think. We are in the Northern part and the knock on from the West Upper and North means it is normally pretty good in there.

On the other comments, personally I hardly use the lounge, and when I do it aggravates me a bit. Staff are generally no quicker to serve than anywhere else, casual food dining (as they call it) is limited and not that special. Formal dining I have never had as it's too expensive. Drinks are expensive.

But I like the view from the seat, the car parking space (less so the effort to get out of said car park!), free programme, free cup seats (which have been worth a lot so far with good home draws). So overall I am happy with the choice. If my dad stops going completely may consider a move elsewhere as we chose the seats partly for the nearby car park. May look at it when the five years run out.

For a new 1901er you would need to get a good seat. Near the corners can't be better view than back of West/East Lower, front of West Upper or East Upper.

 

[Return of the Rev]

Have been investigating the possibility of becoming a 1901 member next season. I'm currently a season ticket holder in upper west.

Having read through the website and after reading some of the feedback on this forum I'm really not sure if it's for me.

My circumstances:

- I live in central London and don't have a car, will not be using car space.

- I'm not overly fussed about having a overpriced mediocre meal before or during match. Happy with a pie and pint.

- I like the idea of the lounge and no queue (I usually frequent dicks) although I don't like the dress code.

- seats would be better that's a plus

Am I missing anything here ? Is there any other big selling points ?

If 1901 offered queue skip on the trains I would sign up straight away !!

SOUNDS LIKE THE ESU IS FOR YOU THEN!

 

[severnside gull]

The main benefits are:
-good seats
-warm lounge (pre-match, half time, post match if you stay)
-free programme
-free half time tea/coffee
-cup tickets included (three "extra" matches so far this season)
-better toilets/less queues
-better relationship with stewards/lounge hosts

Disadvantages:
-lack of atmosphere (you feel a bit "distanced" somehow)
-severely limited food/snack offer
-(unsurprisingly) age profile skewed towards the older end


Myths
- I have never met anyone posh or "corporate" - our lounge is full of fans and there are no apparent cliques
-no sandwiches (still less prawn ones) - just a more limited range of pies than elsewhere in the stadium
-no car parking (for most anyway) unless you pay extra

Overall I think the matchday experience is probably a little less than that in other areas in terms of atmosphere and flexibility but there are specific benefits for many people. I would recommend giving Paul Rogers a call and asking if you could try it out for one game which is what we did.

 

[Goldstone1976]

In addition to the points already made:

Pre-season friendlies and U21 games played at the Amex are included.
1100 loyalty points as your starting balance each season.
Harveys and pies are the same price as on the concourses.

For me, the biggest pluses are:

somewhere warm to sit pre- and post-game and at half time.
the queues at half time are short enough to both get and drink the free tea/coffee on offer AND have a pee (if needed). In my old seat in ESU, I could one or the other, not both.
An excellent seat, closer to the action than either upper stand, though obviously not as close as either lower stand can allow, which is always dry.

The atmosphere is quiet, though not noticeably less than ESU, which was also quiet. Some singing happened at the Hull game, but that's only the second time I heard it.

I'm lucky enough to be able to get to most away games too, so for me, it's the perfect solution. Comfort at home and pwopa footie fix away. Pays your money etc.....

 

[Giraffe]

In addition to the points already made:

Pre-season friendlies and U21 games played at the Amex are included.
1100 loyalty points as your starting balance each season.
Harveys and pies are the same price as on the concourses.

For me, the biggest pluses are:

somewhere warm to sit pre- and post-game and at half time.
the queues at half time are short enough to both get and drink the free tea/coffee on offer AND have a pee (if needed). In my old seat in ESU, I could one or the other, not both.
An excellent seat, closer to the action than either upper stand, though obviously not as close as either lower stand can allow, which is always dry.

The atmosphere is quiet, though not noticeably less than ESU, which was also quiet. Some singing happened at the Hull game, but that's only the second time I heard it.

I'm lucky enough to be able to get to most away games too, so for me, it's the perfect solution. Comfort at home and pwopa footie fix away. Pays your money etc.....

Pretty sure the under 21 game was not included. Can't see why else I would elected to sit in the East Stand. And not sure friendlies are included either?

 

[Notters]

People keep saying how having somewhere warm to go is a big advantage but it's always bloomin' hot in the West Upper concourse, are others not the same?