As the ground doesn't really have too many pubs around (or any away fans would dare to go to!) We’re ideally placed for access by car or tram and have free parking for over 2,500 cars to make life easy for your guests. Security was strict but friendly getting into the ground and I found all the Man City staff approachable and helpful. I enjoyed the day and hopefully, the result won't mean we're waiting even longer for that elusive Premier League title. Stewards were fine, a bit of abuse from the home fans next to the away section, but nothing too bad. Man City get my vote for the weirdest looking mascots in the league. It was a church car park charging £6. The Wolves fans were particularly vocal and created a good atmosphere. The home fans that had not already left, finally had something to cheer. City manager Pep Guardiola fielded a very strong side that included four players ( Walker, Stones, De Bruyne & Sterling) that played in the previous summer's World Cup semi finals so our threadbare squad simply couldn't cope resulting in an easy 7-0 thrashing for the beleaguered Millers. Turn right onto the A6010 (Pottery Lane). A34 Greater Manchester - A34 Princess Street in Manchester closed southbound between the Clarence Street junction and the Cooper Street junction, because of major roadworks. Sterling and De Bruyne especially were sensational and the football City played was brilliant in parts. Climbing up to join the main road just past the gas works, the stadium appears closer than it really is. Perhaps because City players gave us a bombardment on the pitch – it really was an onslaught – their fans were going easy on us. My first visit to Man City, the list goes on to be fair. Browse 162,356 manchester city ground stock photos and images available, or search for man city to find more great stock photos and pictures. Manchester City … As we arrived a little later than planned and as there were so many fans trying to cram into three turnstiles I decided to head straight into the ground. Branch off onto the A662 (Ashton New Road) towards Droylsden/Manchester. The screens had only something called CityTV, where you could watch Tevez and Balotelli struggling to wrap up Christmas presents. Took an hour to get back to the M56, but from them on it was fine, returning to Blandford around 10.40pm – just in time for Match of the Day. After getting off the train, we walked to the Etihad Stadium which took about 25 minutes to walk to. I came up on the train from Euston, arrived in the city reasonably early (just after midday). Traffic ground to a halt on the M62 putting an hour on my journey due to a smash up. The ground was great, but being a traditionalist I'd have Maine Road every time. Premier League, 6th February 2016. Here there were several bars and restaurants and I had a drink and some lunch in a Lloyds Bar/Wetherspoons pub. After half time, the game opened out and was end to end stuff. Pies were £4 each, though there was a vegetarian option for me. As per normal, the Geordies made themselves heard and for about 85 minutes of the game out sang the City fans who if I'm honest were truly quiet! The three checkpoints for away fans before you enter the turnstile area are very badly organised. No issues, back on the motorway fairly quickly and back home for tea! I had taken the train from Wolverhampton and could see the stadium as the train approached Piccadilly station. Joined City in summer of 2011 as Head of Sports Science after seven years in the same role with Spurs. A return ticket for this journey costs £3 for adults and £1.40 for children. Also nice to be apart of the nearly 8000 Bristol City Fans and the biggest away following that the Etihad have ever seen, more tickets next time please, you could give us the 10,000 seats the home supporters never used up. It is named after the road that formed its western boundary. Went by train. Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: Walked back to the train station stopping at a few pubs on the way. The journey was straightforward enough but the traffic was bad coming into Manchester as there were a lot of roadworks in the city centre. The police escorted the coaches in convoy out of the coach compound, but that was it. Leave the M60 at Junction 23 and take the A635 towards Manchester. Manchester City moved into the Etihad Stadium, formerly known as the City of Manchester Stadium, in 2003 after 80 years at their previous home, Maine Road. It should be said that they were in a small minority and most of them were fine. Inside the ground, I was amazed at how well behaved City fans where, unlike most clubs can say, no swearing! (There’s also an exit from the little concourse off the bridge near platforms 13/14.) After that event it was agreed that Manchester City Football Club would become the new tenants, thus incurring the envy of clubs who would also relish the chance to gain such a wonderful stadium. It was paid for by the football club. Outside the stadium has plenty to do from food vans, live singers, 5-a-side footy and 2 pub/beer areas, although these are only available by showing home tickets. Amazing place outside the stadium fit for the Champions, inside area fit for relegation. Manchester City Ultra 1.1 Firm Ground Football Boots – Black Move like a pro and stay on top of the ball from end to end in the Manchester City Ultra 1.1 Firm Ground Football Boots – Black. Get the latest Man City news, injury updates, fixtures, player signings and much more right here. On the inside again fairly similar story, no wow factor and it certainly doesn't feel as big as it actually is. A lady in the queue informed us that pints of Joseph Holt bitter are available in other parts of the ground whilst also informing me of Manchester restaurants that do good hearty local food. 2. Thanks to Steve Parish for providing the above directions and bus information. However there are catering facilities provided by the club outside the stadium and these include bars. Final score: Manchester City 4:1 Blackburn Rovers  Attendance: 40,292 Ground No: 33 (of the 92). Because of their inaction, it eventually led to some missiles being thrown into our section. The Etihad Stadium has its own Metrolink stop on the East Manchester line, called Etihad Campus; this is only a five minute walk from the away end. We thought of getting a tram to the ground but as it was a nice day, we walked from there along the canal path to the Etihad. For away fans, this route isn't ideal unless you want to walk right round to the opposite side of the stadium, past loads of food and merch outlets before getting into the ground itself; just as you think you're there, you're redirected onto the road to become segregated from home fans entering the South Stand. The East Car Park is nearest to the away entrance. A long walk back as the tram is so packed I would advise you to walk if a nice day. The full capacity has not yet been reached due some works being in the final stages of completion but is thought to be in the region of 55,000. There was a programme stall outside the stadium, but it looked like this hadn't opened at all on the day and the one programme stall inside the stadium on level 2, where I was located, was being used as a shelf by Villa fans to rest their drinks on. Despite the thrashing, I enjoyed my Sunday afternoon out. 6,250 seats. The end of another fantastic season for Saints. ADUG signed a 10-year partnership with Manchester City Council to revamp the land surrounding the stadium, paving the way for creation of the 'Etihad campus'. Visitors are also taken to pitch side. It took around half an hour, and became easier once groups of City fans began to appear on the roads leading to the stadium. Big screens showing two matches simultaneously – only saw City shirts here. The way the ground is designed, the atmosphere seems to go nowhere, you can't hear a thing from anyone other than people in your block. Nearly nicked all three points too. [2] Went on to become Global Lead for Human Performance with City, overseeing their network of clubs. Tickets must be purchased before travel, ticket machines are located on every Metrolink platform. I also got a programme which I have to say is a brilliant matchday programme. See the Travelbird website for more details and how to book. Difficult to see the scoreboard screens as we were so far away. The female loos were fine but gents crammed! This was originally used as a warm up area, for athletes competing in the Commonwealth Games, which were held in 2002 at the then called City Of Manchester Stadium. The stewards were fine, it was shortly after the Paris terror attacks so the stewards were searching everyone but did it with the minimum of fuss and were friendly towards the away fans. After an unbelievable run-up to this match (beating four Premier League teams including city's neighbours) it was time for our first cup semi final in years and no bigger challenge than the Premier Champions elect, its fair to say this was a big away day! Man City’s Champions League dates with Dortmund to go ahead at home grounds City played both their last-16 matches against Borussia Monchengladbach at the Puskas Arena in Budapest due to German quarantine regulations. Zeelo is running direct coach services for home fans travelling to the Etihad. As the kick-off was fairly early on a Sunday and I wanted a bit of breathing space between my arrival in Manchester and kick-off, I caught the 8:10 train from Euston. Clowes Street (1880 – 1881). The rest of the ground is eye catching particular the side stands with their semi circular design. I had seen the impressive stadium from the train on several occasions, while travelling to other grounds, but I had never actually been there. On the return, the special buses leave from Ashton New Road just across from the away end (down from the Fish and Chip shop). It's hard to put into words just how fantastic the game was. Routes 53, 188, 216, 217, 231 all serve Etihad Stadium, some from the city centre and others from surrounding areas. When we got to the away entrance there were a row of stewards checking your tickets and then once through that line we then underwent a full body search carried out by the clubs' security, which seemed a bit over the top. The stand was not steep enough for a really good view and if people stood, it could be difficult for kids and shorter fans to see properly. A great night out, perhaps made better by our dreading to actually go. Der City Ground ist ein Fußballstadion in West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, England. However the spacing between the home and away fans was minimal, maybe 10 feet, with a metal Bannister and a few stewards as a barrier. Getting away was fine, lots of people went to Ashburys station but most were on the other platform, going in the opposite direction to the City Centre. After the Piccadilly Tap, I visited a pub on Oxford Road then the Hare and Hounds by Shudehill Interchange. The club deserve a lot of praise for their efforts to entertain fans before the game – there are two stages with live music outside the ground and a live Man City TV hype up with interviews of players etc. 76 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos taken at ‘Man City Training Ground’ We rented a driveway through a parking app, for £6.50 gave us a good place to park. We bought a decent burger from a van outside the ground. Man City being miles ahead in the Premier League, at the time probably the best team in the world, but definitely Europe! Unfortunately, the match was not being shown. Coming out of the ground was a bit full-on because the police were not letting anyone from the away end walk any direction but one – too bad if your car was parked in the other direction like mine, I just had to wait. A strange set up and a little bit intimidating. The home fans really friendly – one even gave me a Knockaert Match Attax card! 2019-2020: 54,219 (Premier League) The home fans were friendly giving us directions to the away end. I didn't experience troubles with city fans. The roof runs continuously around the stadium stretching up over the stands and down to the North end, creating a spectacular effect. Having no other kit they reappeared. 3. Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: Leaving the ground was easy with no trouble. Manchester City F.C. It was Frank Lampard's last game in England and he scored. Leave the M62 at Junction 18 and then join the M60 Ashton Under Lyne. The journey time from Piccadilly Station to the Etihad Campus stop is 8 minutes. We met a great bunch of city fans inside, who knew we were West Ham supporters, but still made us very welcome, with a bit of banter. From £15.00 Ticket Prices. Etihad Stadium Rowsley Street Manchester Greater Manchester M11 3FF. Why you were looking forward to visiting the Etihad Stadium? The fact we were in all blue against a team in another blue was very confusing but we got used to it. There were plenty of trams and the system was well operated. I had booked my ticket online and had to collect it from the shop on the North side of the ground. Der Manchester City FC ist im vergangenen Jahr nach nur einjähriger Zugehörigkeit aus der Premier League abgestiegen, befindet sich aber auf einem Weg, der das Team in der kommenden Spielzeit wieder dorthin zurückbringen könnte. I was looking forward to visiting the Etihad Stadium as it was a ground I hadn’t visited and I missed last years trip in the FA Cup. I thought that they might escort us through the traffic back to the motorway. The package includes: 2 tickets for Manchester City in Premium Seats (padded seats on level 2) Apart from hosting football matches, the Etihad Stadium has also hosted other sports such as Rugby and Boxing, as well as serving as a concert venue, for such bands as U2 and Oasis. As for the home fans it was rather muted. Probably one of the best I have read and it was in a sealed bag which helped as it was raining heavily. I found the atmosphere strangely lacking from the City fans. Didn't have anything to eat or drink but I was shown to my seat by one very helpful young female steward who even got one old fella his programme from the seller, but her equally young colleague was as miserable as sin and neither helpful nor friendly. We took a train to Manchester. Welcome to mancity.com, online home of Premier League winners Manchester City FC. Some have derided the steel masts as ugly, but I think they offer a unique charm to what might have otherwise been a bland bowl. 1 contribution. The usual match day traffic, busy for a few miles but back in the Midlands for just before 1.00am. But the concourse was cramped with barely any room to breathe and only two food outlets available, which let the place down. Iain Macintosh adds; 'An interesting feature of the stadium is the openable louvres in each of the four corners. At times they displayed some strange manoeuvres and on 75 minutes, they all suddenly left their seats in unison, with military precision. Manchester City Football Club Stadium and Club Tour. You can get the bus but it's not much quicker than walking because of the traffic. If you are in a seat in the first five rows or so and it is raining, you’ll probably get wet. Yes very much so. The stadium was designed by Arup and built by John Laing. In July 2011, the Club announced a ten year sponsorship deal with Etihad Airways to rename the stadium, to the Etihad stadium. Most of the home fans left after Liverpool scored their fourth goal but it was still very difficult leaving Manchester due to the roadworks and the Police condoning off some roads. It felt like one big party once Chelsea got going in the second half. The train back to London was packed, with Spurs fans joined by West Ham fans on the way back from their win over Stoke City. It is about a ten minute walk away from the stadium, just set back from the main A6010 (Pottery Lane), going towards Ashburys train station. Southampton looked good for a well earned point until agonisingly Sterling scored a great winner for City in the sixth minute of injury time! It's a good set-up although you face a very long wait to get out after the game. This is something that is usually lacking at Football grounds but this certainly isn't the case here, well done to Man City FC on this. It looks very nice from the outside, although we could not get beer from the outside bars, as they were for home fans only. The home fans seemed reasonably friendly. The beer on tap was good and the food was okay, the usual really. 2002* Undersoil Heating: We arrived early in the day so we had a look around the ground. I'd seen Bruce Springsteen at the Etihad so it was no surprise. Joined City in summer of 2011 as Head of Sports Science after seven years in the same role with Spurs. It was an amazing day, it was worth the £51 I paid for my ticket and I would come back to the Etihad anytime as fans and staff at Manchester City Football Club were very approachable and very friendly. I’ll definitely be back to the Etihad in due course and will hope for a better display from my team. Access to the 93:20 bar 116 x 77 yards Pitch Type: I wasn't expecting anything other than a defeat and it was interesting to see Guardiola's team in the flesh. A Chelsea win, three points and we're top of the league! The Etihad Stadium is simply huge and very impressive, it is what makes being in the Premiership such a great experience. With it being a 12.30pm kick-off, we left bright and early (probably more early than bright though!) How easy was your journey/finding the Etihad Stadium/car parking? If only Saints had held on for a point, but that's football! These are closed when in use, however, when the stadium is unoccupied, they are opened to allow the wind to blow through the enclosed bowl, helping keep the grass pristine'. Find train times, prices and book tickets with Trainline. Although we lost 5-1 we played some good football for sustained periods. Overall it was a very enjoyable day, at a hugely impressive ground. Greater Manchester - Shudehill in Manchester closed eastbound between the Nicholas Croft junction and the Hanover Street junction, because of roadworks. It was £5 and the men occupying it were very pleasant. Decent, spacious toilets as is the norm for modern stadia. The football was not great but in Tevez City have a player worth the 400 mile round trip alone. Yes Shirt Sponsors: Anyway, I digress, but until now I'd never bothered with the Etihad. £42m was spent in refitting costs, £20m of which was funded by the Club. We all agreed if it went pear-shaped we would leave at half-time. Home fans friendly as were all the staff at the Etihad. The automatic turnstile system itself was quick and wide as well. Tickets must be purchased prior to travel and machines are located on every platform. Under 16's £15, Official Programme: £3 As the biggest sport on the planet, what happens in our stadiums is magical for millions of people around the world. However we got into the Etihad Stadium just before 2pm having found an unofficial car park opposite the away fan entrance. Only downside is the price of the ticket. Bit of advice to fans visiting the Etihad though, if you are seated on the front half dozen rows, if it rains, you will get wet! Very spacious exits enable you to get going without any issues at all – I didn't notice any segregation of fans upon departure, but there were no problems here. The City fans were in good voice and produced good noise throughout. This was my first time at the Etihad. As we were going straight to the Etihad Stadium there was no opportunity to get off to go to any nearby pubs. It was like a concrete jungle, although the stadium is reasonably close to the city centre it is located in a grim-looking area. Adopted a few Man City fans who came for a few beers with us round Piccadilly. The late drama on the pitch made it a bit uncomfortable coming out. Visit the website below to see how much you can save on the price of your tickets: Manchester Airport is located South of the City and is around ten miles away from the Etihad Stadium. The Premier League website employs cookies to make our website work and improve your user experience. City's class finally showed. Some poor aspects, over the top security etc… but still a great night. The ref sent off City who eventually reappeared in red and black stripes, black shorts and pale blue socks. We stayed at a McDonald Hotel in the city centre, near Manchester Picadilly Railway Station. Pay-on-the-day parking is available on site in Blue Car Park H, accessed from Alan Turing Way (Gate 2). The stewards were friendly enough, and they came round handing out free ponchos to help us stay dry.

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