First Game at The Hive: The Good and the Bad : Sat Feb 22, 2014 6:14 pm  

Good:

Pay on the gate, used to hate the shack at the stoop, when I got there late having to watch the game through the gate waiting to buy a ticket.

Great atmosphere, noisy and holds it in.

The team, yes they lost but like I said (and was ridiculed by Gutters) they'll improve with time and getting to know each other.

Bad:

Having to show my loving ticket every time I went to the bar or went for a pee, is a stamp not too much to ask for, especially when your hands are full.

Bar staff speed, friendly staff but if you thought The Stoop were slow...wow.

That announcer, what's that about.

All in all I liked the stadium

Oh clear glass in the men's bogs by the main gate, wtf, "hi folks welcome, I'll be out in errr a minute when I errrr shake it off"

Re: First Game at The Hive: The Good and the Bad : Sat Feb 22, 2014 6:53 pm  

I was pleasantly surprised by the shift put in.

The absence of Aussie knackers topping up their pension was very noticeable.

The Hive is also a terrific facility for non-league football and is more than adequate for a future in the Championship.

On the debit side not being able to make inroads whilst that mentalist Hock was binned was a black mark.

Re: First Game at The Hive: The Good and the Bad : Sat Feb 22, 2014 7:14 pm  

Was the bald headed fielding maestro in evidence.

Re: First Game at The Hive: The Good and the Bad : Sat Feb 22, 2014 8:01 pm  

The Hive stadium experience was brilliant, much better than The Stoop. So pleased we've finally moved. A shame about the score but mot as bad as expected.

Re: First Game at The Hive: The Good and the Bad : Sat Feb 22, 2014 8:09 pm  

We just need to get a few points to give the fans hope and get a few back and there could be a really good atmosphere in there.

Re: First Game at The Hive: The Good and the Bad : Sat Feb 22, 2014 8:10 pm  

Torbreck wrote:

The Hive stadium experience was brilliant, much better than The Stoop. So pleased we've finally moved. A shame about the score but mot as bad as expected.

You don't feel the shame about the "crowd"?

Re: First Game at The Hive: The Good and the Bad : Sat Feb 22, 2014 8:11 pm  

Great day, and the fans were in good voice. Loved it.Great to see Buck and Dusty back as well getting the kids into it.

Re: First Game at The Hive: The Good and the Bad : Sat Feb 22, 2014 8:14 pm  

Paddock Punter wrote:

You don't feel the shame about the "crowd"?

Did you go? if not then your part of the problem

Re: First Game at The Hive: The Good and the Bad : Sat Feb 22, 2014 8:19 pm  

Wire Yed wrote:

Did you go? if not then your part of the problem

Wow.

Nail.Hit.On.The.Head.

Re: First Game at The Hive: The Good and the Bad : Sat Feb 22, 2014 8:20 pm  

What Stand were you in Yed?
We were in the East Stand, on the very expensive padded black seats.

Good points: Brilliant for stalking. Met and chatted with Nobby, Dr Koukash, Rangi and Harrison.
Seats were very close to the pitch.
Beer in glasses.
Food on china plates.
Padded seats.
Large car park, well marked, next to the ground.

Bad points: Car park is behind the sticks: watch out for penalty kicks.
Ticket office is one tiny kiosk in a portacabin, causing people to queue across the car park.
Small bar with only three people serving, VERY slowly.
6 Urinals in the toilet: may be best to go before you leave home
Terracing behind the sticks don't hold many people.
You can't take beer to your seat.