Anyone been to other football grounds for work?

[West Hoathly Seagull]

I went to the City of Manchester Stadium for a business meeting yesterday. It's an amazing place - we were up in the Executive Suite. We met there because one of our Attendance Centre Officers-in-Charge is the Stadium Manager there. The meeting finished early and we were offered a stadium tour, which took in the Directors' Box, vast underground car/coach park where players park and visiting teams arrive. We also got to see the home dressing room and the visiting teams' warm-up area (indoors, would you believe it?) and control room. I took loads of pics on my phone, but have still got to work out how to get them on to the computer, including 2 of Stuart Pearce's tactics board, showing how he thought Villa would line up. Oddly enough, apart from the derby, Villa are the worst fans they deal with. Has anyone else from here been to another ground with work?

 

[Barrel of Fun]

I used to do some stewarding at Uni and spent far too much time at Whaddon Road. Standing in front of the away end.

I jumped for joy when the result came through at the end....

"Chester City 1 Brighton & Hove Albion 7" They played Chester next week and I mentioned that to one of them

 

[West Hoathly Seagull]

What on earth is so bad about Villa fans then? I can't imagine they create much hassle on a Tuesday night in Manchester

Running battles outside, apparently. Some City idiots joined in.

 

[blockhseagull]

Been to a few, St Mary's, Wycombe, Aston Villa and Ricoh Arena.

Also a customer of mine took me round Wembley about two months ago !!!

 

[Albion Rob]

Have been for meetings at the Madejski, never fails to impress me.

The conference suites are nothing special but there is certainly a buzz about the place.

You can eat and drink in the hotel too, although I've never seen any of the rooms.

What a shame we can't have something along those lines at Falmer, the place is a real testament to vision, and Falmer would only be 10 minutes from the centre of Brighton by train.

Oh well.

 

[sir danny cullip]

What on earth is so bad about Villa fans then? I can't imagine they create much hassle on a Tuesday night in Manchester

I went to charlton vs villa last year and sat in the away end and I did get the feeling some of them really fancied some disorder shall we say...

 

[Easy 10]

I delivered some napkins to The Oval once.

 

[dougdeep]

I delivered some napkins to The Oval once.

I delivered shelving there. I wonder if they were to put your napkins on.

 

[Easy 10]

I delivered shelving there. I wonder if they were to put your napkins on.

You wern't the bloke I pranged on the way out of the carpark were you ?

 

[dougdeep]

You wern't the bloke I pranged on the way out of the carpark were you ?

No I'm taller.

 

[Barrel of Fun]

Oh and I also worked at Wembley. I was on the trophy stairs for the magnificent.....FA Vase final Deal vs Chippenham

We broke down on the way to the FA cup final and got replaced

I don't think my job will take me to any stadiums.

 

[Pigsy]

Been to meetings for work at City Ground, Meadow Lane and Field Mill (and trent Bridge if we're including other sports).

Also worked at Valley Parade as an extra during the filming of top hoolie flick ID

 

[Man of Harveys]

Have been for meetings at the Madejski, never fails to impress me.

The conference suites are nothing special but there is certainly a buzz about the place.

Wow, it sounds really different during the week compared to when Reading are playing there.

 

[Dave the OAP]

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Originally posted by Albion Rob
Have been for meetings at the Madejski, never fails to impress me.

The conference suites are nothing special but there is certainly a buzz about the place.
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Wow, it sounds really different during the week compared to when Reading are playing there.


Whe LI play there its really intimidating

 

[Billy the Fish]

Been to meetings for work at City Ground, Meadow Lane and Field Mill (and trent Bridge if we're including other sports).

Also worked at Valley Parade as an extra during the filming of top hoolie flick ID

Is that the bit where Gumbo gets a dart in his head?

 

[Pigsy]

Is that the bit where Gumbo gets a dart in his head?

No, the bit where the bloke has been arrested, and is being walked round the pitch by the coppers, but breaks free and sprints into the crowd, to a hero's welcome!

 

[Croydonbloke]

I worked at Palaces Old training ground back in 1986 and met all the stars of that time Wright and Bright and Sir Steve Coppell.

 

[dougdeep]

I worked at Palaces Old training ground back in 1986 and met all the stars of that time Wright and Bright and Sir Steve Coppell.

Didn't they sell it off for housing?

 

[eastlondonseagull]

Went to Newcastle's St James' Park last year, was amazing. And Highbury earlier this year.