What a great club

[oldalbiongirl]

I was at our beautiful stadium today on a physical development day for teachers of reception classes. I am just so proud of our club. So many of the people on the course had never been to the AMEX and were amazed and just awestruck looking around the ground. There were lots of comments that they would be coming back. On top of that one of the trainers was from AITC and he was fantastic, a great ambassador for the club and then there was a lady from the disabilities programme and two of the youngsters helped by this and now on apprenticeships which was absolutely inspiring. The club are doing so many great things, and thats without even thinking about the football. Im so proud to be a Brighton supporter and being there just made me desperate for the season to start again. Saw Des Lynam there too (just as an aside!)

 

[Motogull]

Sure is. Ain't it great.

 

[pottert]

The lady you mention may well be my mum.She is on a 6 month sabbatical from American express with AITC.She teaches the kids with disabilities & takes them on days out.
When she is not teaching them she is contacting local businesses that can help teach the kids new skills in return for advertising in the programme & free tickets.

 

[Oscar]

Good to hear. We should all be proud that the Amex is proving to be a real hub of the community and a source of inspiration to so many even when there's no games on.

 

[spoonie]

popped in a the weekend to grab some tickets and the west lower was opened up some power tool sale that was going on...wandered in and was amazed to see so many non football fans gobsmacked at the size and beauty of our stadium..i cant wait to get back

 

[Lethargic]

Exactly took the wife, children and both parents on the tour Sunday and all were very impressed even the wife and she hates football, both parent thought the stadium and staff a credit to the club and city.

 

[Essan128]

I can feel your excitement in the description of your day. I'm so jealous as I haven't even seen the Amex yet. Just so many positives about our club at the moment it's still a big buzz, even from afar.

Was a regular at the Goldstone and have many happy memories of the place, but all the good things that are happening today both on and off the pitch just wouldn't have happened within the confines of the old ground.
What a change of fortunes (thanks TB and others).

So yep, you're right to be proud.

 

[Frutos]

I really love hearing stories like this about the club.

 

[catfish]

It makes you want to burst with pride.

 

[Bladders]

I love the Amex, every time I go there I still cant believe it's ours.

 

[Notters]

Every story like this makes you think that, if they play it rightful there could be a need to make it bigger. Who'd have thunk it?

 

[Sheebo]

I really love hearing stories like this about the club.

Yep!

 

[spoonie]

Every story like this makes you think that, if they play it rightful there could be a need to make it bigger. Who'd have thunk it?

north stand needs making a lot bigger

 

[Bladders]

north stand needs making a lot bigger

Should base ours on the Westfalenstadion.

 

[ifuhatepalacestandup]

Should base ours on the Westfalenstadion.

or this

 

[Bladders]

or this

We could all fit in one end then...

........ and still only three kiosks to get pie and beer from.

 

[Couldn't Be Hyypia]

north stand needs making a lot bigger

Seriously. You think this is an appropriate response on such a positive thread?

 

[Silk]

I've loved the club since the early 70s when my Dad first took me to the Goldstone to watch the likes of Mellor, Piper, etc. I've not been this excited about it since 1983. There's a special buzz and excitement about the club at present and a real sense we're going places. I can't wait for the season to start and to be sitting there in the south west corner with my three young lads.

 

[Brok]

I can feel your excitement in the description of your day. I'm so jealous as I haven't even seen the Amex yet. Just so many positives about our club at the moment it's still a big buzz, even from afar.

Was a regular at the Goldstone and have many happy memories of the place, but all the good things that are happening today both on and off the pitch just wouldn't have happened within the confines of the old ground.
What a change of fortunes (thanks TB and others).

So yep, you're right to be proud.

Well said.

 

[spoonie]

Seriously. You think this is an appropriate response on such a positive thread?

I apologise...25,000 terrace would be nice though !