The County Ground
Swindon v Bournemouth
League One,
Saturday, January 1st
2011, 3pm.
By Tino Hernandez
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1.
Why you were looking forward to going to the
ground (or not as the case may be):
I
don’t live in Bournemouth anymore but as I was
visiting my parents for Christmas, who still ive
in the area, then this was a rare treat being able
to catch a Bournemouth supporters coach
from Dean Court to the match and back
again.
2.
How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car
parking?
Supporters
coach made swift progress to Swindon, less than a
couple of hours for us.
3.
What you did before the game pub/chippy.... home
fans friendly?
Very
impressed that the main catering van had chilli
sauce on offer. Not seen that before. Although
someone, doubtless trying to be helpful, shouted
out to me – that’s not tomato sauce!
4.
What you thought on seeing the ground, first
impressions of away end then other sides of the
ground?
I
loved the big old fashioned board advertising the
match as you approached the ground. Quality.
Ground
looks oddly ramshackle from the outside though
parts of it are fairly modern. Last time I was
here we were behind a goal which I remember was
fine. This time we were in the truly decrepid
Arkells stand at one side of the pitch. It was
like being transported back in time to the 1970s.
Very poor indeed. My worst experience since
Chesterfield’s old ground at the end of last
season.
5.
Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards,
pies, toilets etc.
The
stewards were intend on trying to fill up sections
seat number by seat number so they were a bit
annoying, stopping every one to make sure they
were definitely going to the seat on their ticket.
About 1,000 Bournemouth fans on New Year’s Day so
the atmosphere was great. Last time I was here we
lost 0-4. This time a fabulous 2-1 win with an
overhead kick from our centre half clinching the
points.
I
didn’t bother with the food, as the concourse
was tiny in area, the size of a couple of
living rooms, which you have also have to pass to
get to your seat. For some reason there are, in
addition, very heavy doors to go through. Bad fen
shui - I’m sure!
6.
Comment on getting away from the ground after the
game:
Supporters
coach made a quick exit.
7.
Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:
Supporters
really should not have to pay £20+ to sit in
the ancient Arkell’s Stand. Stewards could chill a
bit. .
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