Reebok Stadium

Egan · Post by **Egan** » Sun Feb 01, 2004 11:08 pm

My team Bolton Wanderers Reebok Stadium is incredible, it looks and seems like a phenomenol ground. It is the newest ground in the premier league. And I would rate it as the best stadium in the world for a capacity of less then 30,000. What other stadium for a capacity under 30,000 could rival this ground?

It also cost more then 45 million pounds. And has a 125 bed hotel.
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What a stadium.

james_ · Post by **james_** » Sun Feb 01, 2004 11:30 pm

At first glance it seems to employ a similar structural strategy for the roof as Luz, Lisbon.

Britain and Europe really have it over us in sheer numbers of great stadiums. There also seems to be a tendency to spell out words with the seats. I'm surprised Telstra, Suncorp, AAMI, etc. haven't done similar.

swede · Post by **swede** » Mon Feb 02, 2004 4:33 am

well, I think several stadiums could rival it. Huddersfield and Hull have similar "banana" shaped grounds and more generally, there are dozens of grounds of similar quality with little between them.
Bolton are certainly doing well by staying in the premiership for such a small town

Its a good modern ground, though it was sad to see the end of old Burnden, which used to hold up to 70.000. Of course it had to go, with terracing being outlawed, and few people willing to enter those frightening terraces anyway if they were still there. Has Australia ever had those?

Misty Bee · Post by **Misty Bee** » Mon Feb 02, 2004 9:08 pm

I've seen it for a few League internatiopnals, it doesn't come across as anything spectacular. However, the overall design looks great, and the hotel idea is brilliant.

screemin · Post by **screemin** » Wed Feb 04, 2004 5:52 pm

pretty good stadium probably the best ground ground in premiership under 30k isn't leicester or southamptons ground newer??

went to the reebok while in uk over christmas for a bolton v leicester match
good atmosphere and good crowd but don't sit in bottom 2 rows or u will get wet

james_ · Post by **james_** » Mon May 03, 2004 2:52 pm

Last night I watched the second half demolition of Leeds Utd at Reebok Stadium. The ground looked fantastic (due in some part to what must be uncharacteristic northern weather!).

Leeds will be relegated and you can't help but feel for their supporters. Did you see the blubbering child in the stands, waving his Leeds shirt above his head and singing with the crowd? Painted across his chest was "LEEDS TIL I DIE". Scary.

Anyway, great stadium.

IanRitchie · Post by **IanRitchie** » Mon May 03, 2004 5:09 pm

james_ wrote: Britain and Europe really have it over us in sheer numbers of great stadiums. There also seems to be a tendency to spell out words with the seats. I'm surprised Telstra, Suncorp, AAMI, etc. haven't done similar.

According to conceptual drawings for the revised Ericsson Stadium, "Warriors" is going to be spelt out across the top teir on the East Stand.

Waz · Post by **Waz** » Mon May 03, 2004 7:25 pm

It's a little bit bigger at over 48,000, but it's still my favourite - i'm biased, however

Hiraldo · Post by **Hiraldo** » Mon May 03, 2004 8:13 pm

Waz wrote:It's a little bit bigger at over 48,000, but it's still my favourite - i'm biased, however

Too bad it doesn't have any video screens or electronic scoreboards (that I know of)...

...and character.

Waz · Post by **Waz** » Mon May 03, 2004 9:08 pm

Maine Rd had character *sob*

Jeffles · Post by **Jeffles** » Mon May 03, 2004 11:37 pm

Isn't Maine Road still there? Now there's a white elepahnt.

CoM is a great ground. Can't wait to watch an RL Test there.

HoldenV8 · Post by **HoldenV8** » Wed May 05, 2004 7:35 am

Is it me or does the City Of Manchester Stadium look a lot like the Sydney Football Stadium (Aussie Stadium)???

Jeffles · Post by **Jeffles** » Wed May 05, 2004 10:50 am

It's just you.

Seriously, the blue seats and "wavy" shape sparks some familiarity. But it won't fool me.

Tonic · Post by **Tonic** » Wed May 05, 2004 12:07 pm

if you ask me it looks more like it's based on a mini version of Stadium Australia with the external cylinder stair thingos and similar stand shaping.

Egan · Post by **Egan** » Fri May 07, 2004 9:54 pm

Hmm I still like mine better.

Plus my sides better

Reebok Stadium is a fantastic Ground for a capacity under 30,000.

James it was such a sweet moment beating Leeds, its just a pity I dont have foxtel.