Thomson Mouse Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Since there's been some proper football played in it, I guess this one counts. It's my favorite yank stadium: http://grfx.cstv.com/schools/big10/graphics/auto/lucas_oil_2.jpg http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pEZgjjFQeyk/UgRDxZVa6aI/AAAAAAAADec/N-hZb_7HPo4/s1600/IMG_3963.JPG That's outstanding, it's even got character inside as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummie Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 When I turned up in Newcastle as a student in 1986, I'd never been there before - other than for an open day at the Poly - and had no idea where the ground was. One thing that struck me was that back then, it was a horrible, dated mess. I'd never been to a ground open at both ends in the first division before, and the main stand looked like it had been built 100 years previously and never cleaned. It had the feel of an athletics stadium. If you look at what it became over a couple of decades, you would never, ever have predicted that at the time. I know you have become known for poor leadership in recent years, but at some point, someone got things consistently right to transition the ground from what it was then to what it is now in such a short period of time. I went to quite a few matches in my time there, and the thing that always struck me as unique was the location in the city centre. I remember walking around doing a bit of shopping on a Saturday afternoon and hearing a roar when you'd scored, and it struck me as surreal - I was used to a city where all three grounds were a few miles out of the city centre. I also liked the fact you'd see people converging on the city centre for a game. Carrying fanzines, or programs, the pubs we'd drink in as students full of people going to the game. I think that city centre location and the fact it is in a one-club city add so much. This was the late 1980s. In Birmingham, you'd probably not wear any colours if you were going to the city centre for drinks before a match, as there would be too much chance of aggro, so it was strange for me to experience living in a place where this didn't happen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 When I turned up in Newcastle as a student in 1986, I'd never been there before - other than for an open day at the Poly - and had no idea where the ground was. One thing that struck me was that back then, it was a horrible, dated mess. I'd never been to a ground open at both ends in the first division before, and the main stand looked like it had been built 100 years previously and never cleaned. It had the feel of an athletics stadium. If you look at what it became over a couple of decades, you would never, ever have predicted that at the time. I know you have become known for poor leadership in recent years, but at some point, someone got things consistently right to transition the ground from what it was then to what it is now in such a short period of time. I went to quite a few matches in my time there, and the thing that always struck me as unique was the location in the city centre. I remember walking around doing a bit of shopping on a Saturday afternoon and hearing a roar when you'd scored, and it struck me as surreal - I was used to a city where all three grounds were a few miles out of the city centre. I also liked the fact you'd see people converging on the city centre for a game. Carrying fanzines, or programs, the pubs we'd drink in as students full of people going to the game. I think that city centre location and the fact it is in a one-club city add so much. This was the late 1980s. In Birmingham, you'd probably not wear any colours if you were going to the city centre for drinks before a match, as there would be too much chance of aggro, so it was strange for me to experience living in a place where this didn't happen. Stadium erotica. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Man Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Huracan's stadium in Buenos Aires aka "The Palace" http://static.panoramio.com/photos/large/61596131.jpg http://www.clubahuracan.com.ar/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/estadio2.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugazi Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 When I turned up in Newcastle as a student in 1986, I'd never been there before - other than for an open day at the Poly - and had no idea where the ground was. One thing that struck me was that back then, it was a horrible, dated mess. I'd never been to a ground open at both ends in the first division before, and the main stand looked like it had been built 100 years previously and never cleaned. It had the feel of an athletics stadium. If you look at what it became over a couple of decades, you would never, ever have predicted that at the time. I know you have become known for poor leadership in recent years, but at some point, someone got things consistently right to transition the ground from what it was then to what it is now in such a short period of time. I went to quite a few matches in my time there, and the thing that always struck me as unique was the location in the city centre. I remember walking around doing a bit of shopping on a Saturday afternoon and hearing a roar when you'd scored, and it struck me as surreal - I was used to a city where all three grounds were a few miles out of the city centre. I also liked the fact you'd see people converging on the city centre for a game. Carrying fanzines, or programs, the pubs we'd drink in as students full of people going to the game. I think that city centre location and the fact it is in a one-club city add so much. This was the late 1980s. In Birmingham, you'd probably not wear any colours if you were going to the city centre for drinks before a match, as there would be too much chance of aggro, so it was strange for me to experience living in a place where this didn't happen. Are they any "Home fans only" bars anywhere near the ground since the Adelphi closed? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Love that Huracan ground. Didn't know the facade was like that, great stuff. Shame the team has been shit for a while now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Colossus Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Love that Huracan ground. Didn't know the facade was like that, great stuff. Reminds me of Highbury in a weird way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp40 Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 When I turned up in Newcastle as a student in 1986, I'd never been there before - other than for an open day at the Poly - and had no idea where the ground was. One thing that struck me was that back then, it was a horrible, dated mess. I'd never been to a ground open at both ends in the first division before, and the main stand looked like it had been built 100 years previously and never cleaned. It had the feel of an athletics stadium. If you look at what it became over a couple of decades, you would never, ever have predicted that at the time. I know you have become known for poor leadership in recent years, but at some point, someone got things consistently right to transition the ground from what it was then to what it is now in such a short period of time. I went to quite a few matches in my time there, and the thing that always struck me as unique was the location in the city centre. I remember walking around doing a bit of shopping on a Saturday afternoon and hearing a roar when you'd scored, and it struck me as surreal - I was used to a city where all three grounds were a few miles out of the city centre. I also liked the fact you'd see people converging on the city centre for a game. Carrying fanzines, or programs, the pubs we'd drink in as students full of people going to the game. I think that city centre location and the fact it is in a one-club city add so much. This was the late 1980s. In Birmingham, you'd probably not wear any colours if you were going to the city centre for drinks before a match, as there would be too much chance of aggro, so it was strange for me to experience living in a place where this didn't happen. It was mis-management that saw the stadium in that state in the 80s brummie, after the leazes was pulled down, half rebuilt, then left after problems with the builders. but your points about it then are pretty accurate, the west stand was shocking then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 http://borisov-arena.by/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/26.04.2014_borisov-arena_3.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magpie Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 The new Japanese stadium looks like it might be a bit special http://www.zaha-hadid.com/wp-content/files_mf/zha_japannationalstadium01.jpg http://www.zaha-hadid.com/wp-content/files_mf/cache/th_65d1300db123ce22f6e2569fb36764f8_zha_japannationalstadium03b_retouch.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Tokyo Olympic? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magpie Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Aye and the 2019 Rugby World Cup final venue randomly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbo_11 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 I was in Montevideo last week and went to watch Penarol in the stadium used for the 1930 World Cup final. Class experience! Came back via Buenos Aires but only had a night so didn't do any stadiums. http://i62.tinypic.com/9iwdv4.jpg The Arena da Baixada is pretty cool here in Curitiba as well, just lacks a bit of colour! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 What a great shot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 lush photo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbo_11 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Some World Cup games from Arena da Baixada. http://i57.tinypic.com/3581mdf.jpg http://i62.tinypic.com/2sbsi2h.jpg http://i61.tinypic.com/i3hswg.jpg Coritiba Couto Perreira Stadium http://i57.tinypic.com/23hnejq.jpg http://i60.tinypic.com/qzgqkh.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Thanks for posting these robbo they are fantastic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 The one in Portugal with rocks instead of a stand behind one of the goals is arousing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Class photos off the Arena de Baixada. Makes me wish we were back in June and the World Cup was still going on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEEJ Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 The one in Portugal with rocks instead of a stand behind one of the goals is arousing. http://m.blog.hu/sa/sajathirek/image/braga2.jpg This one? Estadio Braga. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Lush work robbo. You thinking of heading back to BA to catch a game? Couldn't recommend it more if I wanted to. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbo_11 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Lush work robbo. You thinking of heading back to BA to catch a game? Couldn't recommend it more if I wanted to. I would like to see a game. We drove about 3am outside River Plates stadium just to see it and flew over it in the plane. I had heard about the team and I'd like to see more of the city. Unfortunately/fortunately I have quite a lot to do in Curitiba with football coaching until I leave in December. I will try my best, which team do you recommend? I do miss the World Cup and the atmosphere the stadium had! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Lush work robbo. You thinking of heading back to BA to catch a game? Couldn't recommend it more if I wanted to. I would like to see a game. We drove about 3am outside River Plates stadium just to see it and flew over it in the plane. I had heard about the team and I'd like to see more of the city. Unfortunately/fortunately I have quite a lot to do in Curitiba with football coaching until I leave in December. I will try my best, which team do you recommend? I do miss the World Cup and the atmosphere the stadium had! River are most accessible but Boca are the one you want to go. About 75% of the Argentine Primera teams are based within 10-15miles of the city centre so you can't go wrong. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 http://img.lasegunda.com/Fotos/2014/01/30/file_20140130121336.jpg http://www.diariouno.com.ar/export/1384438893084/sites/diariouno/imagenes/2013/11/14/estadio6.jpg_274898881.jpg Estadio Julián Tesucún in Guatemala. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Allianz Parque - new Palmeiras Stadium http://s2.glbimg.com/Zr_P-nK2u7tdcO3kSZ0gZCPxLFg=/0x102:1200x780/690x390/s.glbimg.com/es/ge/f/original/2014/08/28/14876282200_25ef54809f_k.jpg http://globoesporte.globo.com/platb/files/166/2014/11/allianz_parque_divino.jpg http://www.allianzparque.com.br/upload/56825432972161167872_ap07.jpg Curva at one end, flat at the other, bit odd. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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