Argyle were on a good run, but good runs have to end sometime..Oxford United meanwhile were manager-less and on a dip in form. The stadium is signposted on all major approach roads to Oxford with the brown attraction signs and a football icon. From the A423 Ring Road, take the A4074 towards Reading. Oxford United were in fine form and had just qualified for the Wembley Checkatrade Final. This gives the ground a rather weird appearance as if it has just been dumped in the middle of a huge car park. 2023 BBC. Car - From the North take the M6 to the M42, then the M40 to the A34 at Junction 9. Atmosphere was very good as local derby and 11,500 almost filled the entire ground. I met a fellow Argyle fan from High Wycombe on Saturday morning. Call cost 55p per minute plus your telephone company's network access charge. . Argyle didnt start that well and seemed to struggle to match the attacking flair of the previous Tuesday night, passes were going astray. If you are using SatNav to find us, set 'Holywell Street' as the destination rather than the postcode as the postcode will take you to the New College Lane entrance. Oxford took a 6th minute lead, when Hendry drove in from the right past a couple of non-tackles from Southend players and fired in a good shot from the edge of the box. The Argyle fans were in great voice for this game after recent results but Oxford started well and had a fee half decent chances that they failed to convert. Second half Southend could not make a breakthrough and Oxford seemed happy enough to see things through for the 2 0 win and 3 points to get further from the relegation places. Away supporters should head for car park B1, opposite the VUE cinema. Read about our approach to external linking. Stadium and the game itself were good, but the bland location and the home fans rather left more to be desired. I was looking forward to this game, as both Oxford and Port Vale were pushing for promotion. The South Stand on one side is by far the best, having two tiers and looks very impressive for a League Two team, and well filled. Stewards were quite helpful and explained that if he couldn't see they could try to relocate, however, with Pompey selling out their allocation again we elected just to stay where we were. Spencer Matthews looks for brother's body on Everest, Saving Private Ryan actor Tom Sizemore dies at 61, Doctors want up to 262 an hour to cover strike, Johnson faces 'punishment' and his 'stitch-up', Sacred coronation oil will be animal-cruelty free. The North stand is where the away supporters are put. As well documented, the stadium has only three stands, which is strange, but quirky and something different which I always enjoy. The conditions made the game a tenuous affair, after scoring from a third-minute corner and taking the lead, we thought it could be worth going for it. To stagger departures, Oxford do suggest you stay on after the game to enjoy the facilities; but the away end facilities were all closed down and if you are a car driver the availability of bars is a non-issue. We drove from Milton Keynes and the journey took us a little over an hour, a fairly straightforward journey with not much traffic either. Note these operate cashless payment. One of the Oxford fans explained that a temporary fourth stand will be erected in 2012. Oxford were definitely up for it, their (on loan from Man City) No32 Isaac Buckley-Ricketts was a handful. Another good atmosphere mainly from our lot, with a smattering of Yellows, Yellows to be heard from the odd corner. Construction began in 1996 but halted in December of 1997 after financial difficulties caused major problems. We first went to the Jam Factory near the railway station. However there were good views of the pitch with no obstructions. We have a long association with Oxford United and look forward to an even closure relationship in the future.. I thought the stewarding was excellent, not at all heavy handed; and when there was a problem it was dealt with tactfully but firmly, so well done that team. The closest SatNav postcode for the sports ground is OX3 0HJ or you can use the interactive map above to plan your route. Anti-Social BehaviourOxford United Football Club operates a zero tolerance approach to anti-social behaviour in any form and expects all supporters to treat each other with respect at Grenoble Road. The away concourse has an accessible toilet (stewards have RADAR keys), and low level counters serving hot and cold food and drink. Although it was completely full after the match. And another thing. That came after the end of World War Two. Don't park in the car parks next to the ground. It was a pretty smooth and easy journey. If using the Oxford Tube disembark at St Clements and take the Oxford Bus Company City13 towards the John Radcliffe Hopsital from St Clements (stop B). They were relegated from the First Division in 1988 and endured an eighteen year decline that eventually resulted in the clubs relegation to the Conference in 2006. These are the Catherine Wheel on Henley Road and the Kings Arms on Church Road. Singha Kit Graduates go on to start their flying career with airlines like easyJet, Ryanair, CityJet and Volotea. It was a little embarrassing from a Pompey fans perspective. From the train station, catch either the 4A, 4B or 4C bus from the Frideswide Square stop to travel in the direction of Rose Hill. The game itself was entertaining particularly as Southend scored twice in the first half to take control. After a clear run round the M25 from Sussex, I arrived earlier than planned at around 12.45. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: A great night out giving high flying League Two Oxford United a run for their money. But those three stands there looked modern and big. Easting: 548814.04: The restrictions apply to the wide grass verges as well as the roads. Having been tipped off about the carpark being a nightmare we opted to park away from the ground and walked in. New York Location. Not exactly first impressions as I've been to the Kassam around six times so high time I did a review! Oxford Sports Park will provide the following facilities for the wider community: Oxford United FC, which has a 25-year lease to operate the facility, will host club pitch hire, competitions, leagues, childrens sports parties and events at Oxford Sports Park. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Oxford Handbook of Psychiatry by David Semple, Roger Smyth (2013) 3rd Edition at the best online prices at eBay! This was not Argyle's best recent performance but they managed to get ball three points. Thanks for the 3 points. For details of disabled facilities and club contact at the ground please visit the relevant page on the Didn't go by public transport, but initial thoughts are that it would be rather awkward. Postcode: RM6 6DT: West Ham United Fc (Chadwell Heath Training Ground) on a map. There is a roundabout by the second entrance, which will take you back to the first entrance if the other half is full. We departed the Lamex Stadum at 12 noon and amazingly were pulling up outside the Kassam Stadium just before 2pm, not bad on one of the worst days of the year for traffic! The usual overnight Megabus Dundee to London Victoria, then tube to Marleybone and a one hour train journey to Oxford. The turnstiles opened at 2pm and there were quite long queues for us to get in, it didnt take long though, about 10 minutes I think. Oxford is in the South of England and not far from London. Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Against the front two of Danny Hylton and Kemar Roofe, this had the makings of a very long afternoon, especially as we had lost this reverse fixture 5-1 back on Halloween. There is normally a 5-10 minute wait to get out of the car park at the Kassam, but that besides it was an easy ride home and we were back at 'chez Newbury' for the local fireworks display at 7.30pm. Please note there is limited free parking on site for cars and minibuses only. The new 4.9m sports park, in Horspath Road, will be home for all Oxford United's outdoor training, including for the first team, under 18s and academy. If you do end up arriving late at the stadium and find that the stadium car parks are full, then dont get tempted to park on a grass verge as you may well end up with a parking ticket for your trouble. Parking is free of charge and on a first come, first served basis. Obviously, it never happened but there is still a special buzz in the air when the Royals visit the Kassam. Just to add that the toilet facilities were poor, not what you expect from a relatively modern stadium. After parking I walked towards the stadium to ask a steward about bars/gathering spots. I had a fantastic view from the top of the away section and the ample height between rows ensured no ones head was in my way. All the home fans seemed friendly enough with no sign of any trouble. Opposite the open end there is a bowling complex and Sports bar, so we popped in there for a few pints, both sets of fans were welcomed and shirts were no bother, there was also a fast food outlet of sorts in there which seemed burgers, and southern fried chicken in a box, but we passed that one up as it wasnt long before kick off. The game saw Braintree go 1-0 up and send our fans ecstatic During the half time interval I was chosen to participate in a fans crossbar challenge. League Two An iconic derby moment if ever there was one. A section of the North stand had been cordoned off to accommodate 1,102 travelling Southend fans who were in party mood and many in fancy dress which has become traditional for final away games. Oxford had a deserved 2-0 advantage at the break. Argyle's Carey created another chance for Ryan Taylor against his former club but he shot over the bar. There are also a couple of other traditional pubs located in Sandford-on-Thames, which is in walking distance (20-25 minutes) of the Kassam Stadium or a five minute drive. Home fans were friendly but heavily outnumbered by Rovers fans. If anything is incorrect or you have something to add, please e-mail me at: contact@footballgroundguide.com and Ill update the guide. Play Here's the number. From the North-park at Redbridge Park and Ride. The nearest train station is Oxford. To do this click on the cookie settings button below. By this time there was a lot of traffic and a queue to get into the car park. The club recently moved into their new dedicated training facility in Cowley, a few miles south-east of the city and a stone's throw from BMW's Mini factory. We were 7 points clear of York pre-match but I could only see them reducing it to 4 points by 5pm. At least it wasn't a Tuesday night game with no buses running! Never got to see any of the facilities this time due to arriving late, but my recollection from previous visits is that they are nothing special but equally not as bad as in some older grounds. And we sat in the car waiting for at least 15 minutes before even bothering to join the non-moving queue. We went straight into the stadium after leaving the coach, the Oxford fans were very friendly and had good banter. That is because in 2001 the Bishop of Oxford, Richard Harries, did an exorcism on the ground after Oxford lost thirteen out of seventeen games there. The shot ratio of 17 to 4 in Oxford's favour tells it's own story. How the Oxford fans put up with that each home game is beyond me as I wouldn't want to do it. With one end of the ground being open, there is always the remark of watch my car as another wayward shot flies into the car park behind. Keep your eye out on the clubs website for details, or in the local paper if you live in the area. Access to the sports centre is via thepedestrian entrance from the Iffley Road (almost opposite Marston Street) Pederstrians have priority on this route but considerate cyclists are permitted. Our fans and theirs were very good all game. Adults 20, Over 65s/Under 22s/Students 14, Under 18s 8, Under 13s 6, Under 7s Free** Be very careful with road parking and do not park on the grass verges you will be very likely to get a parking ticket. Trafford Training Centre (usually referred to by the synecdoche of Carrington) is the training ground and academy headquarters of English football club Manchester United F.C. The entrance for cars is locateddown Edgeway Road, continue down the gravel pathway at the end of Edgeway Roaduntil reaching the gate (on the right hand side) to Marston Road Sports Ground. Its also got an excellent cocktail selection and plenty of sprits too. I got a programme inside the ground for 3. I got the impression that they aren't so friendly if local rivals, Swindon are visiting. Then back around the M25 and up the M40. Coming back after the game, it still took more than half an hour. Chinese Taichi Training Shoes,Tai Chi KungFu Shoes,Martial Art Traditional Soft Oxhide Leather Tai Chi Shoes, Exercise Shoes,Rubber Oxford Sole for Men Women(Size:42,Color:White) : Amazon.co.uk: Fashion The home fans were very quiet until Oxford scored. Oxford University Press 198 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10016 USA. The views are good, the seats comfortable enough and there are no supporting pillars to get in the way. The training centre houses 18 full-flight simulator bays as well Computer Based Training facilities, Airbus and Embraer FTD's and fully equipped classrooms for advanced . How to ruin a good day out. I was happy enough with Leicester's performance, as well as the result. Address: Roman Way, Cowley Zip code: OX4 2RY City: Oxford, Oxfordshire Capacity: 1000 Surface: grass The few home fans who were in there were welcoming enough. Photograph: PA Images . Easy to get out after a little walk. The news that York could only get a draw against Crawley meaning we remained seven points clear ahead of their trip to Plymouth on Easter Monday gave us even more reason to celebrate. For the first 20 years of their existence, Oxford lived a nomadic life with no home stadium as such. Whilst the Kings Arms is in a splendid location on the banks of the River Thames and is part of the Chef & Brewer chain. We started brightly which was expected and we took the lead in the 40th minute and then doubled it four minutes later meaning it was 2-0 at half time. League Two There's a Fish & Chips place next door that seemed decent but was rammed too. All Bundesliga matches at their iconic 75,000 capacity Allianz Arena are sold-out, but Nickes.Com can put together your perfect dream trip to see them play fellow German giants Schalke 04 in February 2018! Note that after most matches there is a security gate in place behind the North Stand which prevents direct access from the away end to the East car parks. Bob Price saying United's proposals "did not provide best value for money for the taxpayer". It was a good atmosphere to start off with but Oxford were awarded a controversial penalty just before half time, where I am still not sure whether the player was in the box. Supporters should respect the residents only schemes that operate in the nearby streets, as well as the double yellow lines on approach roads. The losses were blamed on a gypsy curse placed on the ground by a man who had been evicted during its construction. The new proposal is set to be approved by Oxford City Council next Wednesday. Councillor Linda Smith said creating a long-term training base for Oxford United at the sports park had been an "integral part of the development of the site". Telephone: +44 1865 270000 Fax: +44 1865 270708 The University of Oxford is not a campus university and our colleges, departments and other constituent units are to be found throughout the city of Oxford, rather than on one central site. Inside the stadiumAway fans are seated in the North Stand along the side of the pitch. There really is no excuse for not finding it by car. Oxford Mail (East) Stand: We found street parking on Grenoble Road about 200 yards from the ground. On the whole, I found the Kassam Stadium to be an enjoyable and largely friendly day out. I picked up a ticket and went over to 'Hollywood', where both sets of fans were mingling with no issues. After the roundabout with Sainsburys on one corner, take the left turning signposted Cowley/Wallington/Oxford Science Park and you eventually come to the ground on your left. To be honest in 800 or so yards I've got Pressed Steel (for six clubs), Oxford United training ground, Horspath Road Sports ground (bus garage end), Horspath Road Sports ground (Headington Amateurs and five other clubs), Horspath Road stadium pitch, Horspath Village Green. Both teams are in similar league positions. So no complaints from me. 12,243 v Leyton Orient From the train station, catch the Sapphire 280 towards Aylesburyand disembark at Queens Lane (stop K5) and then follow the above bus instructions from the centre of the city. This was our first game of pre-season at a venue I had not visited previously. Arriving before 1pm we found the ground busy with car parks filling quickly and large numbers of fans already making their way on foot. The atmosphere was as relaxed as could be expected for a pre-season friendly. From here Marston Road Sports Ground is a 15minute walk or you can take the U5 bus towards Marston and disembark at Ferry Road, walking 5 minutes down Edgeway Road andfollowing the walking and cycling instructions. after senior councillors agreed the Mini plant could expand. Its a bizarre looking ground due to it only having three sides, the end behind one goal is nothing but wooden perimeter boards which is very odd. The Kassam Stadium was signposted really well. The cheerios to the away fans leaving with 20 minutes to go and visible behind the empty non-stand area was quite funny. Although Pompey were better in the second half and got a goal back the better side won. The toilets are really clean and the catering staff selling refreshments are very efficient. 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In the end Oxford went on to win the game 3-1, but I was proud of our efforts. Reason for going: The ground interested me more, but couldn't understand where the missing stand is? Their restaurants and bars are for closed to non-residents on matchdays. At the time of writing, Oxford United lie seventh in the League One table, with ambitions of gaining promotion to the Championship. At the one end is the Oxford Mail Stand, which is also single tiered. Ron Atkinson, who would later go on to manager Manchester United, is the clubs appearance record holder and his brother Graham is Oxford Uniteds top scorer. The Oxford fans are quite vocal and they have a lot of flags flying in their main end. At The Manor Ground: 393m Oxford United Academy . Oxford United train here. The first half was insipid with goal action minimal. If a match is not designated all-ticket, any remaining tickets can be purchased on match day from the away ticket office in the North Stand, which is also the collection point for pre-ordered tickets. The club shop is located behind the VUE cinema, opposite the entrance to the overflow car park. An alternative walking route is available down Jackdaw Lane, which isoff the Iffley Road. I had a good view from behind the goal (the end with the stand) both side stands look in good condition. Half time Oxford 0 Argyle 1. A disadvantage for the home fans is that if they leave early (as they did when losing 2-0), they are in clear view of the away fans as they cross the car park, meaning they have to endure a good ribbing from the visiting supporters! The most convenient for away supporters is in the north-west corner, accessed through car park B1 (https://w3w.co/such.casual.tune). Although it looked like a straight red at the time, replays did show Lundstram getting the ball, but I have no idea if that will be enough for him to win his appeal before their day at Wembley next week or not. The total attendance was 9,356 which is a credit for Oxford United at this level. The George in Littlemore (OX4 4PU) is an old-fashioned pub with TVs and beer garden. No problems at all back on the M40 within 20 minutes. We all dread these nights. Enter the address, city, state, province, or country into the search field above to locate a mailing address or find a package's origin. The A34 from Newbury nearly takes you to the Kassam's front door! A ground that I'd looked forward to going to for quite a while rather let me down. Booking train tickets in advance will normally save you money! In the away section at one sideof thepitch, we were at the top of the stand next to the car park, however, the view of the pitch was superb. The U's Year Ground Opened: The club won the League Cup in 1986 but werent able to enter the UEFA Cup, the normal reward for the cup winners, because of the ban on English clubs entering European competition in the wake of the Heysel tragedy. The stewards were okay if little jobs worthy! No issues with the home fans it was very relaxed. Pleased I've done it and gone, but I won't be going back to the Kassam. For Tuesday night matches note that the last bus back to the city centre is currently at 9:50pm. This was Vale's best performance for a few weeks though. No fireworks on the pitch perhaps but a good day if you are a TUFC fan. Again back on the bus caught from the nearby estate. We hadnt been to the Kassam Stadium before, so it was a newground to us and also relatively close. Another highlight was a bunch of children standing outside the ground in the car park "giving it out" to the away fans, probably the most entertaining part of the game! The journey was straightforward down the M40 and the ground is well signposted although one wonders whether it is quicker to continue down the M40 south than get off at the A34 as you are instructed by the signage. It was wet and dismal to say the least. Inside the bowling alley there is a bar, which also has Sky television and a fast food outlet. If you were further into the car park I would expect it to be a bit slow getting out but its not far to the A34. As we had arrived early we were in a good spot to get away after the game, coupled with being in the front row of the stand we got away easily even though we had waited until the players had left the pitch and we hadnt rushed out. The entrance for cars is located throughJackdaw Laneoff the Iffley Road. We decided to get off the coach and walk the last bit to the ground, in the pouring gale-force rain and wind. I knew it was unusual to have stands on just three sides of the ground, but overall the Kassam Stadium looked quite a reasonable ground (I have been to East Fife and that has only one stand and three open sides so not that weird). We was away in 10 minutes after boarding the coach and the Police escorted us to the motorway, then we was left to make our own way home. The stadium can be found in between the Oxford Science Park & Blackbird Leys Estate. The Kassam Stadium is quite nice, it would, of course, look better with four stands but it was a good day out for us despite the result,. With my parents living pretty close by, this was always going to be one of the 'easier' of the 92 to visit and one to look forward to due to the home connections. Great support from the Southend fans sticking by their team in these hard times. Stewards we very helpful and friendly. 2019-2020: 7,636 (League One) Wed love to know your thoughts on how well weve achieved that goal and what you think we can do better to improve your experience (off the pitch) in future. Prices will only rise as matchday looms closer so dont delay! The programme was 3 but with 84 pages offered a good read.
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