Season Ticket renewal
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Quick question folks. I have had a couple of season tickets for the East Terrace for many years now. In fact I've really only ever frequented that side of the ground. A friend has season tickets but he has always gone to the West Terace or the Prom of old. Now you can see where this is going!!
So battle lines are drawn and someone is going to have to give. Neither of us minds to be honest but I thought I'd ask the question to see if anyone has or does frequent both areas and which one would folks recommend.
To me the positives of the East Terrace are that I have always perceived that the view was better as it is taller and was certainly historically more banked, the West Terrace possibly doesn't seem to have the same atmosphere (but maybe it's different when you are there and on it), it's bigger so maybe a bit more space (especially given sometimes due to work etc I can end up arriving a bit later than I'd like to). Of course it is familiar to me and change is scary
In regards to the West Terrace an advantage has to be that there is easier access to the bars - that may swing it lol
But seriously what does anyone think?? We have another friend joining us this year for the first time as a season ticket holder so we are keen to make the right choice...
So battle lines are drawn and someone is going to have to give. Neither of us minds to be honest but I thought I'd ask the question to see if anyone has or does frequent both areas and which one would folks recommend.
To me the positives of the East Terrace are that I have always perceived that the view was better as it is taller and was certainly historically more banked, the West Terrace possibly doesn't seem to have the same atmosphere (but maybe it's different when you are there and on it), it's bigger so maybe a bit more space (especially given sometimes due to work etc I can end up arriving a bit later than I'd like to). Of course it is familiar to me and change is scary
In regards to the West Terrace an advantage has to be that there is easier access to the bars - that may swing it lol
But seriously what does anyone think?? We have another friend joining us this year for the first time as a season ticket holder so we are keen to make the right choice...
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New West terrace (as opposed to old Prom) actually had a better view than the East, although that seems to have been addressed this season (No idea how). Terrace is normally drier on a wet night. Prom has better access to the bars, but the beer is undrinkable, anyway.
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West Terrace has the issue of the tunnel and the dugoutsBR wrote:New West terrace (as opposed to old Prom) actually had a better view, although that seems to have been addressed this season (No idea how). Terrace is normally drier on a wet night. Prom has better access to the bars, but the beer is undrinkable, anyway.
Best place for bars and entry/egress is west terrace acquinas end
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Two decades since I stood on the prom. two years since I stood on the terrace, both look equally shyte from my seat behind the posts (adult end). For a few dollars more you can sit in relative comfort, not have to duck & weave at crucial moments if you are not a giant, best of all, you can pish, buy a pint and be back in yer sate all within 5 minutes. BR taste bids must be more receptive than mine, I can swallie the without too much discomfort, though of course, you can't "relish" it, just keeps yer guldering bax lubricated.
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There used to be more bellends on the Prom. Some of the comments I've read on here suggest that may still be the case.
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I reckon they're fairly well distributed now.big mervyn wrote:There used to be more bellends on the Prom. Some of the comments I've read on here suggest that may still be the case.
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I've learned to ignore them, unless they take my spot when I nip to the bog or bar and that always ends amicably after I eyeball them and ask them politely to do one.
I recently had a moron turn around during a break in play and ask me if I knew the result of Arsenal game... and I must admit I simply stared at him for a few seconds without reply, as I couldn't comprehend the situation, but I recovered my composure and told him I had very little interest in soccer results(I'm paraphrasing here) and that concluded our exchange.
Baggy, you're known as something of a sage around these woods and as such I wanted to ask you about sitting behind the posts (either end). I was brought up (60's baby boomer) in the belief Rugby is a game of angles, which is why I've always thought it best observed from along the touch line, but you extol the virtues of behind the posts/end on viewing, so I'd be grateful for your thinking (and anyone else's) on the matter.
My Cub won't be with me next season, so the few extra levers wouldn't cost me a second thought as I don't have to pay for his ST and I'm sure UR would love me to upgrade my own ticket(already purchased).
I recently had a moron turn around during a break in play and ask me if I knew the result of Arsenal game... and I must admit I simply stared at him for a few seconds without reply, as I couldn't comprehend the situation, but I recovered my composure and told him I had very little interest in soccer results(I'm paraphrasing here) and that concluded our exchange.
Baggy, you're known as something of a sage around these woods and as such I wanted to ask you about sitting behind the posts (either end). I was brought up (60's baby boomer) in the belief Rugby is a game of angles, which is why I've always thought it best observed from along the touch line, but you extol the virtues of behind the posts/end on viewing, so I'd be grateful for your thinking (and anyone else's) on the matter.
My Cub won't be with me next season, so the few extra levers wouldn't cost me a second thought as I don't have to pay for his ST and I'm sure UR would love me to upgrade my own ticket(already purchased).
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From my vantage point behind the posts you can see the defences drift, the gaps created and the lines of running, Payne's last night was a thing of beauty, you also see the play as the players do, something I didn't experience when I was on the Prom,
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You are McGlock and I claim my prizescrum5 wrote:From my vantage point behind the posts you can see the defences drift, the gaps created and the lines of running, Payne's last night was a thing of beauty, you also see the play as the players do, something I didn't experience when I was on the Prom,
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What happens if you end up beside some bellend the whole season?BaggyTrousers wrote:Two decades since I stood on the prom. two years since I stood on the terrace, both look equally shyte from my seat behind the posts (adult end). For a few dollars more you can sit in relative comfort, not have to duck & weave at crucial moments if you are not a giant, best of all, you can pish, buy a pint and be back in yer sate all within 5 minutes. BR taste bids must be more receptive than mine, I can swallie the without too much discomfort, though of course, you can't "relish" it, just keeps yer guldering bax lubricated.
Ive renewed for next season Was so tempted not to.
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UR is a bit like a pile up on the M1. You know you shouldn't look but you always get drawn in. After last night seriously thinking of not renewing but probably will.
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Thanks for your support mum.mid ulster maestro wrote:UR is a bit like a pile up on the M1. You know you shouldn't look but you always get drawn in. After last night seriously thinking of not renewing but probably will.
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I have renewed and am now questioning my sanity.
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Et tu, Brute?Rooster wrote:I have renewed and am now questioning my sanity.
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People have questioned my sanity for years, so I will almost certainly renew ....... maybe that answers the questions once and for all!
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