The stewards were very helpful. A stadium in the 1936 olympic park would be the cheapier, cause the infrastructure is already perfect. The first match at the stadium was a Rugby . Then joining the M1 and then the M18 to Doncaster. The Doncaster fans were vocal throughout and gave the team very good support. The second half was more of the same from Doncaster but against the run of play Argyle took the lead on 50 minutes with a Sonny Bradley header from a corner. Download Unionpedia on your Android device! It was a night game so we headed to get some food, luckily there is a McDonalds only 2 minutes from the ground so we headed there. Please don't forget to like and subscribe to channel.Subscribe | https://bit.ly/2ycUfdx Twitter | https://bit.ly/2VLuWIj Instagram | https://bit.ly/2WbqjWW Website | https://www.darrenneaglefilms.co.ukMusic by: Johnny RockThanks to Doncaster Rovers Football Club: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCllNtBaf35q89ML6S759O2Q Parking wasn't an issue as we parked about 2 miles away from the ground in a very friendly area. All of the sides are the same size and it has a nice uniform look about it. The game was very emotional as Billy Sharp (Doncaster's top scorer and captain) had just tragically lost his son, so there was a minutes applause before the game had kicked off and the 3,000 Boro fans joined in. There was some patting down of some fans outside the turnstiles. There was a very good queuing system so never anyone blocking the bar. The only atmosphere was from the away fans, with very little noise from the Doncaster support. The stadium is situated next to a lake (which I believe makes Doncaster the only league ground to do so) and looks smart with four interesting looking floodlights, protruding at an angle from the stadium roof. But the table doesn't lie and Boro came back strong as Barry Robson ran for 40 yards before smashing home a deserved equalizer and sent the Boro fans into raptures. It was poor game for a local derby, although Sheffield United did claim the three points from a solitary goal late in the first half. I left the game a little early to make the long journey home and also to get warm on what was a very cold night. After getting off the train in Doncaster, we decided to stop off at a pub called the 'Tutt and Shive' after a group of Bristol City fans on their way up to Barnsley recommended it. The whole atmosphere was a bit dull from the home fans as only a pocketful were trying to start it up, and we comfortably out sung them for 90 minutes. We managed to park for free outside the now closed Toys R Us store at the edge of the Lakeside shopping centre. Doncaster Railway Station is just under two miles away from the Keepmoat Stadium, so you are probably best taking a taxi to the ground. Come out the front entrance to the train station and head toward the dual carriageway in front (Trafford Way), you should see a pedestrian crossing to your right, by the vehicle entrance to the station; take this to cross the road. The game was played on a perfect pitch at the start of season, despite rugby also being played on it. Views from anywhere inside this away section are perfectly clear as there are no supporting pillars coming down from roof. On one side is the West Stand, which is the Main Stand, containing the teams dressing rooms and having the players tunnel and team dugouts at its front. Barnsley were on a seventeen match unbeaten run. We had sold our full allocation of over 4,000 tickets in double quick time, so a good day out was on the cards. Straightforward drive around the M25 and then up the M1. It was turn right from the station and follow the 3 A roads that are evident on Google maps to the turn off for the Keepmoat stadium. There is also the option of renting a private driveway near in the local area viaYourParkingSpace.co.uk. Others from the pub were also getting taxis from the rank outside, whilst some were embarking on a twenty minute walk to the ground. Another club who don't understand the need for vegan options for fans. The West Stand is also single tiered, and its back row goes as far back as the adjacent South Stand does. In 1922, Doncaster Rovers moved to the Belle Vue Stadium. The stewarding was low-key. Also the week before we'd been well beaten by a better side- in Southampton- and the response at Doncaster was going to test our promotion credentials, so me, my father and a couple of his mates we're hoping to bring three points back to Teesside. The stadium possesses unparalleled conference and banqueting facilities, multi-functional spaces and a fantastic on-site team, devoted to offering a bespoke service to each client and event. You are spoilt for choice for food as there is a retail park next to the stadium as well as food outlets at the ground. The ground was opened by Charles E. Sutcliffe from the Football League on Saturday 26 August 1922. It took us about 90 minutes to travel from Lancashire to the ground. The landlord was allowing singing and there was a good pre-match atmosphere in there. (opens in a new tab). The Eco-Power Stadium (formerly known as Keepmoat Stadium) is a multi-purpose stadium in Doncaster, England, with a capacity of 15,231. We went into the ground upon my arrival. We didn't try the food, but the toilets were fine. The game was very open in itself. The Eco-Power Stadium (formerly known as Keepmoat Stadium) is a multi-purpose stadium in Doncaster, England, with a capacity of 15,231. Keepmoat Stadium Soccer Stadium Doncaster Save Share Tips 18 Photos 119 6.2/ 10 87 ratings "The football here is the best you'll find in Yorkshire." (2 Tips) See what your friends are saying about Keepmoat Stadium. Submit it here. We travelled from Kings Cross to Doncaster at midday, arriving at about 2 pm, and checked into the Premier Inn Hotel near Doncaster Minster. The stadium is an imposing sight from the outside. Find parking in Keepmoat Stadium, with access to an unrivalled choice of the best spaces. As mentioned in this guide the stadium is somewhat more interesting in appearance from the outside, with the floodlights being the main feature. Drive up / down M1 was largely wet and drizzly. Our second consecutive away game disrupted for their benefit. Having got served eventually we ordered double drinks and something a bit light to eat (Ham egg and chips) two meals for 7-60 washed down with a couple of real ales which with CAMRA vouchers worked out at 1-45 a pint, good deal. The stewards mostly kept themselves to themselves. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end and then other sides of the Keepmoat Stadium? To be honest the Keepmoat Stadium, in common with a number of new stadiums, looks far more interesting from the outside that it does on the inside. However myself and quite a few other fans of both clubs had some drinks and there was no trouble. I would recommend any away fans to go to Doncaster Rovers. Both teams went in at half-time level and had several chances to win the game, but the final ball either came to nothing or was wasted, and the match finished 1-1. Had it been on a Saturday I'd have gone by public transport and enjoyed some ales in the town centre. H is Who is Client in a betting shop? These fans also had banners and flags. Overall it was an away day to remember as we answered our critics after getting beaten a few days before and the 3-1 score line could've easily been 5 or 6 on another day, but happy with the win and Doncaster should be praised for putting in a brave performance and for passing the ball and not just blasting it up the pitch. You must be logged-in to add a ground to your map. 01302 762 576 Pitch Size: Players complain that the 4G surface is harder on the body than other surfaces and the facts bear them out. However, on the inside, the stadium is rather non-descript. Doncaster Rovers is another tough away match and going into this game I would have taken a point and keep our unbeaten start to the season going. There was quite a large section of singing fans in this area, who actually did create quite a bit of a noise. The club mascots proved to be popular with the younger Posh fans and were only too keen to be in their selfies. I've been to your Old Trafford's, St James Park, Goodison by I still much prefer a trip to Oldham or Burnley etc where footballs roots feel more real. Even though this was a big crowd for this ground (just over 10,000), getting out was easy as I had no problems getting on the shuttle bus back into town. It's free to join and only takes 2-3 minutes to register. My first impression of the stadium was that it looked modern. The stadium looks fairly impressive from the outside and yes the floodlights did look stunning, although on the whole, the Keepmoat is fairly similar to other modern stadiums. e offer a whole host of packages for Bundesliga, La Liga and all major leagues and cup competitions. Tglich werden Tausende neue hochwertige Bilder hinzugefgt. The supporters coaches were picking up right outside the away end, though Im not sure how quickly they got away, as the roads around the stadium were clogged up for quite some time. Plenty of bar staff, a 'Post Office' type queueing system and of most importantly plenty of seats. A win and a night match always helps, but all in all a highly satisfactory awayday experience. I picked up a distinctly average beef pie for 3.10. All matches will take place in a Covid safe environment. If you have never been its all good wholesome food and reasonably priced. On 90+1 minutes we get a free kick about 20 yards out and with that Jason Koumas decides he wants to take the free kick, so with his first touch of a football since November, he perfectly curls the ball into the top right hand corner of the goal (from where the away fans were), and the Cardiff fans celebrated the hardest I've ever seen any set of supporters celebrate in my life, and then whilst we were still celebrating, Koumas with his second touch of the ball since November taps it in to the open Doncaster net after having the ball put on a plate for him by Craig Bellamy, after the 3rd goal went in, there was a mass exodus from the home supporters as they queued to leave the ground on the steps, the final whistle blew and Cardiff City who had been outplayed, out-muscled and had been Dominated for 75% of the game won 3-1. Submit it here. Doncaster Rovers A New Era (Footy Mad network) Car park 2 is the general car park used for staff and visitors during the week. Doncaster But it was like a story come true, the way Billy Sharp scored an outstanding goal in front of the Boro fans on 14 minutes and even we applauded as a sign of respect. My dad did get a bottle of Fanta before the game to share. This is to be expected at a ground that has to host several different teams of different sports, however. My seat was fine and I had a decent view of the game. Having been to the Keepmoat before I knew exactly what to expect a bland boring bowl stadium with no character and is possibly the most boring football ground I've ever seen (bring back Belle Vue!). Fortunately, the stewards and Police didn't force us to sit, so we stood apart from a brief sit down at half time. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc.. Having arrived at the ground because of the cheap entrance fee the whole place was buzzing, home and away ends. The concourse under the ground was modern and even had some bar style stools in there for people to sit and have a chat with mates before the game, the ground was impressing me more by the minute. Visit the website below to see how much you can save on the price of your tickets: Adults 21 Wycombe were rubbish (we lost3-0) which was disappointing, but Doncaster were welcoming, hospitable and I would definitely go again to the Keepmoat. access to the spectator seating one hour prior to kick offand up to 15 minutes after the final whistle, access to the pitch 30 minutes prior to kick off and up to 15minutes after the final whistle, appropriate stewarding and safety staff for the number of spectators specified at booking, spectator first aiders (please note, the teams should provideappropriate first aid for their players). I had a very enjoyable if whistle stop visit to Doncaster. La Liga and all major leagues and cup competitions area viaYourParkingSpace.co.uk for,. 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