Some of the views are poor and the stands too far from the pitch, but Hampden remains iconic. The blue East Stand rises high above the rest of the ground, while the lighter West Stand looks more like a cricket pavilion.
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DID YOU KNOW? Brief attempts to replace it with 90s trance didnt go down well. The Liberty sways when Swansea are winning. The front faade has plenty of glass and plenty of class. The English leagues highest stadium and one of its most evocative names. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you.
); WEIRDEST FEATURE When youre a first-time visitor and realise that at full-time, yes, that is the Wurzels that theyre playing. Constant backing the team throughout, every 50-50 ball won euphoria, a throw in cheered like a goal nothing comes close.Celtic park is loud first 10 minutes with YNWA, opposition scores its then a library atmosphere. figure.wp-block-image img.lazyloading { min-width: 150px; } Facilities
Embedded in one of Europes most densely populated areas, youre treated to views of Arthurs Seat an ancient volcano at one end, and Leith Docks from the other. WEIRDEST MOMENT Leicester fans created a minor earthquake celebrating Leo Ulloas last-minute winner against Norwich in March 2016. The 50 best managers in the world. The fish is salted overnight before being tied in pairs to dry, then hung in a special barrel.
WEIRDEST MOMENT 20 minutes of serenading new signings Juan Iturbe and Benik Afobe against West Ham in January 2016, set to La Bamba and split into two choral sections. The Theatre of Greens nicknames dont get much better was heavily bombed in the Second World War but still has its lovely 1930s art-deco faade to complement plenty of far more modern facilities. No other league ground is located at the top of such a lung-sappingly steep hill as the New Lawn is. Opened 1996
BEST FEATURE An in-house brewery, making the ground the biggest pub in London. Victoria Park has a greater capacity than the population of Dingwall. BEST FEATURE The players emerging from what looks like a non-league changing hut. A ground to suit the club.
margin-right: 5px; Peak Neil Warnock. They say once you visit Villa Park, you want to go there again and again.
Theres very little to choose between the two grounds, and FFT does its best to maintain neutrality on all Rangers vs Celtic matters, but by the sheer nature of a list like this, there has to be a number one (inevitably dooming us to a deluge of angry letters). Which football ground has the best atmosphere?
The evolution of the 92 Club since its formation, English football is much bigger than the 92. Despite having the dullest of names, Cardiff Citys current home built on a site adjacent to their old Ninian Park ground is a terrifically noisy place when filled with passionate Bluebirds.
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Get the best features, fun and footballing frolics straight to your inbox every week. A website dedicated to all 92 League grounds in England, Stats provided by our friends at footballgroundmap.com, For a very short period in the late 1980s, the 92 Club was actually the, The least visited ground in the 92 Club is. Dingwalls train station couldnt be handier and also boasts a welcoming pub, The Mallard, whether youre looking to celebrate or commiserate. UEFA regulations mean they have to use Rhyls Belle Vue instead.
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DID YOU KNOW? By Boca Juniors' La Bombonera has been ranked as the best atmosphere in world football, Anfield is the highest ranked English stadium at number two, La Bombonera's atmosphere has earned it the nickname of the '12th man', Subscribe to Daily Star and Daily Star On Sunday newspapers, Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk spotted hugging Inter Milan player after Mohamed Salah goal, Jamie Carragher names best-ever display from a defender in the history of football.
BEST FEATURE The redeveloped Celtic Way the area directly outside the stadium includes a statue of legendary former manager Jock Stein. WEIRDEST MOMENT In the 1980s, opinionated owner Ken Bates fought hooliganism by electrifying the perimeter fences but the council wouldnt let him switch them on. } The scenery extends to Matlocks football club: even the Gladiators badge looks unique and appealing. WEIRDEST MOMENT In July 1987, a 15x20ft section of the Kop collapsed into the Victorian sewer below. Its 27,000-capacity is rarely full but the acoustics are excellent often amplifying dedicated chants to drinking cider. Roughly half of the 1939 away end is restricted view, but the 1961 Pontoon End makes a fine racket. Brechin have fallen on hard times with relegation to The Highland League, but their stadium remains one of the most distinctive in Scotland largely due to the unmistakable (and well-tended) hedge that borders the length of one flank. Cairo International Stadium - Al Ahly (Egypt), 15. From the outside, it resembles a new-build tertiary college, but inside its a brilliantly atmospheric crucible, aided by the inclusion of terraces that replicate the feel of the old pens at Old Trafford.
The ground Fulham turned down and Chelsea still want out of is a fascinating historical document of near-bankruptcy (the East Stand), echoes of hooliganism (the Shed End) and reminders of players unheralded elsewhere (the Spackman and Speedie entrances).
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.no-js img.lazyload { display: none; } A bad day at the office. Four four two, just put lbrox as the number one venue for atmosphere. That the rotting Kop, dingy Scratching Shed, low-slung main stand and shallow South Stand have gradually been replaced by shiny new stands (even the temporary East is an upgrade) is all the more remarkable given the clubs ownership affairs.
WEIRDEST MOMENT Former Birmingham manager Barry Fry urinated on all four corner flags to lift a gypsys curse on the ground. The splendour of Hampton Court Palace may only be a mile and a half down the road, but youll find none of that pomp and pageantry at the Bev: a cosy ramshackle hodgepodge hidden in leafy suburbia. Or that was his excuse, anyway. Absolutely Celtic park deserves it nothing like it but Portsmouth fans are some of best Ive seen for getting behind their team as well as good natured >unbiased. St. James' Park is the only other English stadium to appear on the list, with Newcastle United's famous ground ranked 22nd. Opened 1909 An unashamed throwback full of character. The atmosphere is very good in the City Ground.
Alloa are widely regarded as one of the best-run part-time clubs in Scotland extending to the maintenance of their tidy stadium. Perhaps the Riverside looks best at night, the lights reflecting in the water and it surely shone brightest in the evenings of Boros run to the 2006 UEFA Cup Final.
A view that belongs on a picture postcard, with greenery and history.
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Chris joined FourFourTwo in 2015 and has reported from 20 countries, in places as varied as Jerusalem and the Arctic Circle. This might look like a scene from The Sound of Music, but no behold the beauty of Welsh village Six Bells and its stunning ground of third-tier side Abertillery. Sandygate was the final home ground of one Christopher Roland Waddle, who then coached Hallams Sunday team. WEIRDEST MOMENT Phil Browns half-time team talk on the pitch when his Hull side were 4-0 down in 2008. DID YOU KNOW? Championship After 14 sofa-surfing years, the Falmer opened a new era. He's interviewed Pele, Zlatan and Santa Claus (it's a long story), as well as covering Euro 2020 and the Clasico. If you need convincing, dig out the footage of Leigh Griffiths scoring a second free-kick against England in 2017. This majorly happens because of the splendid atmosphere that is there for the matches. France Football have released their rankings of the top 30 stadiums in the world based on atmosphere, with Celtic Park in Glasgow also ranking high in fifth place on the list. .getty.alignright { Stade Du 5 Juillet 1962 - MC Alger (Algeria), 25. Not many grounds get voted the RIBAs Building of the Year; this did, in 1995. It is a great place with a wonderful experience for both home and away fans as well as all the usual facilities. Its a minor miracle this pitch in the village of Pontycyme, south Wales, even exists. Its been modernised in recent years too, and now features various viewing points:standing terraces, seats even a garden bench. Merthyr stunned Atalanta here in the first round of the 1987-88 European Cup Winners Cup, in one of Welsh footballs most memorable nights. OK, so its a trek for most but a worthwhile one to a beautiful part of Scotland. float: left; BEST FEATURE Every time Fleetwood score, they play the theme tune to Captain Pugwash. DID YOU KNOW? Which team's stadium has the best atmosphere in the 92 Club? There might be nowhere to park, but this is another terrific crucible for night-time football. WEIRDEST MOMENT Magno Vieira's madcap winner against Halifax in 2005: a quick free-kick after goalkeeper Ian Dunbavin mistakenly thought the referee was calling him over, but was then penalised for handball outside his box. Borussia Dortmund's Signal Iduna Park and the Stade Rajko-Mitic, the home of Red Star Belgrade, also feature in the top five at third and fourth place, respectively. The unusual design of the stadium is said to have given the ground its excellent acoustics, which create a unique atmosphere on matchday. 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Balmoors a great away day, but best take your car the nearest station is 32 miles away. England League 2 Voted Englands most scenic non-league ground in 2019 and its easy to see why. A loud, proud ground. DID YOU KNOW? Sukru-Saracoglu Stadium - Fenerbahce (Turkey), 16. Behind the mock-Tudor main entrance is a bastion of Archie Leitch stands, old terraces (now seated) and vociferous support. These are based on the rating supplied by our users. Manchester United faced Saint-Etienne in the Cup Winners Cup at Home Park in 1977 it had to be staged more than 200km from Old Trafford after rioting. They just need a row of sandwich outlets called The Deli Alley now. Its a leafy cracker, spied upon by the clock tower of Eastbournes heritage museum. Its a sign of what Newcastle could and should be. DID YOU KNOW? Nottingham Forest moved to the City Ground in 1898 after unsuccessfully trying to find a permanent home in previous decades. New Arsenal away kit: Where does this one rank among the all-time Gunners change shirts? Vicarage Road doubled as the home ground of Dunmore United in 80s ITV kids caper Murphys Mob. With trees framing the appropriately named Twigg Stand, one of the most picturesque grounds in non-league is on the edge of the Peak District. Well, luckily our friends over at footballgroundmap.com have settled the argument, after surveying their 150,000 registered users over the last decade. List compiled and written with Gary Parkinson, Nige Tassell, Mark White, Richard Jolly, Joe Brewin, Gregg Davies, Kenny Millar and James Andrew. Last seasons WSL winners and Champions League runners-up Chelsea called it their home for several campaigns during the mid-noughties. Stoke fans have broken decibel records they were officially as loud as a jumbo jet taking off. Stadio Olimpico - Roma & Lazio (Italy), 22. Bala have played seven seasons worth of Europa/Conference League qualifiers but never at home. BEST FEATURE The gates from the old Ayresome Park, flanked by the statues of Boro greats Wilf Mannion and George Hardwick. The bust of Steve Bloomer, next to the dugouts, is a nice nod to Derbys rich history. Scruffy fun. Over 120 years old, Edgeley Park is a relic of English football but to traditionalists, it still carries certain charms of bygone years. BEST FEATURE The decidedly quirky entrance to the Oak Stand, which takes away fans up and over neighbouring back gardens. If the on-field action gets dull, simply gaze skywards to watch the resident red kites circle overhead. All rights reserved. A trip there represents a slog for most fans, being so close to Scotland, but is worth it thanks to a lopsided mix of seated stands and terraced paddocks. BEST FEATURE Just how impressively 17,000 seats have been squeezed into a tiny square of London land. The adjoining lower pitch, now used by Dover Rugby Club, hosted more than 100 first-class cricket matches for Kent between 1907 and 1976. England have only played home games at two grounds Villa Park and Anfield in all of the 1800s, 1900s and 2000s. An extra layer is advised to ward off those sharp-toothed winds at this classic cathedral of South Yorkshire football. DID YOU KNOW? 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Little has changed since Ronnie, Ricky & Co sparked parka-clad pitch invasions in the 70s, but to many that remains part of the appeal of visiting an old classic with its towering floodlights among the first to be installed in England. Theres a great atmosphere for the big games particularly when West Ham or Leeds are in town. Daily Star has taken a look at her last wishes before her tragic death, 'I'm 22 stone but will still snatch your man I can't help that I'm a hotty', Plus size model and influencer Olivia influencer says she has no trouble when it comes to 'snatching a man' as she branded herself 'hot AF'. Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'9r0LgxCvQVhFbfO1ofbs6Q',sig:'9Jq8yWz8sowVqQ3UWdpKyfbbSSXf1ht7qUf7WfXHQBk=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'958930976',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); Villa Park has been the home of Aston Villa Football Club since 1897. The stadium underwent few changes until 1985, when it was the scene of a fatal fire on 11 May 1985, when 56 supporters were killed and at least 265 were injured. That row of ground-level executive boxes along one touchline has always been a weird anomaly among stadiums, but there are few more flavoursome places to watch a midweek Championship game than in this tight, distinctly old-school stadium. 
