The ground is obviously a newish construction rather like a Meccano set with all-metal construction. The Hazeldean Hotel sign, although large and red, isn't easy to read, so keep your wits about you or ask the driver to put you off. I didn't sample food, but we both got a hot drink from the metal hut before using the toilets which were housed in a cabin type temporary structure, not the best of facilities. Then I got a 97 bus to Moor Lane. It was very easy with just the short 5 minute walk back to the bus stop and about a ten minute wait for the bus which had plenty of room on it. As for so many this year this was a new ground and for me completed all the League 2 grounds for another season. Excellent. A taxi rolled up and said 6 can travel for 3 quid each so I got a taxi back to the city centre. These are seriously not up to league standard but being a small attendance there were no queues on the night. The direct trains from Manchester to East Anglia are hopelessly slow in the evenings and it was much quicker to go via Leeds. Two turnstiles give access to the away end but a piece of advice:-once you're in,  you are in for the duration and even though you're outside there appears to be a no smoking policy. At 22:12 about twenty of us caught the x43 bus, running about 10 minutes late but reaching the centre of Manchester within a further 10 minutes. The journey was easy on the Supporters Coach which parked a 20 second walk from the one turnstile. Having been practically rebuilt in the past few years, Salford’s ground is clean and tidy enough but lacking in character and it is very uniform. Whether this is a regular thing I don't know but it was a bit disappointing. The toilets and food kiosks were in old shipping containers and cabins. Inside both the standing and seating sections are accessed by the same entrance. It's a traditional old-style boozer which is co-operatively owned after being bought by its regulars 10 years ago.'. After all, it is a small ground! Salford City lost 3-2. I had intended to then catch a through train to Victoria but I was told that they weren’t running due to yet another driver’s strike, so I had to use a tram. As a segregated fixture, I was unable to walk fully around the stadium where there is no transfer charge to access the two sides of seating. It took me about 70 minutes to get from the stadium to Piccadilly, although I could have shortened this by getting a tram from Victoria (towards Newcastle-under-Lyne) instead of Shudehill. Pandemonium when we scored in extra time to win the match. As for the facilities, the toilets are the worst I've experienced, housed in containers. First time visit to Salford. This area behind the stand is open to the elements, so don't complain that the Club have been watering down the beer if it is raining! Stewards didn't seem like regulars as they just suggested asking at the turnstile when I asked the quickest route to my stand. Plus I got to meet up with the creator of the amazing website who came in the away end with us. It was then a short ride back to the car for the long journey home. A lot has been written about the owners and their ‘Project’ and I understand why. I was amazed and applaud their fans, a 600 mile round trip on a freezing February evening. There was friendly chat comprising about ten away fans and news that Man United had been defeated on penalties in the League Cup. MOST AREAS IN SALFORD NOW HAVE LESS THAN THREE VIRUS CASES . From outside the stadium looks low and very red and a bit of an eyesore within the surrounding countryside. The comprehensive 60 page programme was only £2 and I scored badly on the “You’re the Ref” feature. Definitely a nice away day with a good Conference feel, but nowhere near the levels of hype surrounding it from other Football League clubs. The whole ground was new, but all very modular. It has draught Boddington's Bitter (£3.50) and bottles of Carlsberg Pilsner, Somersby Cider, Strongbow Dark Fruits and cans of Guinness. Adults £10 There were quite a few Plymouth fans also staying in our hotel and they were pretty confident pre-match. I walked but wouldn’t have done if it were a night match. They obviously have the money to be splashing out on a good team so I think they need to be investing quickly in the facilities for visiting fans. Got very wet! I didn't come in contact with any home fans at all. Took a full hour from the ground to the motorway due to road works. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the Peninsula Stadium? As Salford is in the middle of a residential area there aren’t many options so just went into the ground and got a beer from the kiosk. As the facilities at the ground are all outside of the stands anyone not undercover was getting very wet but I had my usual walk around before selecting a seat on the Moor Lane side. They obviously have the money to invest in a good team but part of having a great club is having great facilities as well. Salford, M7 3PZ Telephone: Brick wall. The game itself was rather low key, Stevenage might have had two penalties early in the game. Sadly it wasn't possible to do so as the home end of the ground was inaccessible to away fans. Responsibly. Oddly at the back of the stand, there is a small area of standing, towards the East Terrace, which I can only think was placed there to replicate a traditional standing area from the old ground, as otherwise, you would expect it to be all-seated. The atmosphere was more akin to a pre-season friendly as although Salford’s younger element behind the goal tried to make a noise it generally was snuffed out by apathy. Facilities: The Gents were clean and tidy, nothing over special about them! There was seating to the sides and terracing behind the goals. The Peninsula Stadium is very simple in its design, more than adequate for this standard but feels very temporary. The few home fans I talked to were friendly enough. It also helps that as the stand is prefabricated, that fans can bang the panels at the back of the stand, to make some more noise. Those travelling on public transport need to be organised. Chris Shiel informs me; 'There is the Fairways Lodge on George Street in Prestwich is around half a mile, or a ten minute stroll on foot, along pleasant public footpaths that go through Prestwich Golf Course and over the moor, a ten minute stroll. The Peninsula stadium does not have a clear route to it, the metrolink doesn't pass by it, so I went to Shudehill Interchange (the central bus station) and got bus details. Going into the away end was an experience. As there were 150 Wolves fans it wasn't a massive wait but can imagine that would be very different for a league match. [8] However, RCD went into administration in July 2008.[9]. It cost me £8 and of course, I then didn’t have a walk in the rain along Moor Lane. I travelled up on the supporters coach for this fixture, leaving Exeter just at 7.30am and arriving just before 2pm. Alcohol is available to away fans from a unit behind the away end. There is no parking available at the ground for visiting supporters, plus the streets around most of the ground have a residents-only scheme in operation (although I noted on my visit that a number of Salford fans seem to have acquired residents passes, judging by the number parking up). [16], The 2012 Autumn International Series Final took place at the stadium on 11 November 2012, attendance was 7,921. Then the Club are now showing their ambitions off the pitch as well as on it. They offer all types of accommodation to suit all tastes and pockets from; Budget Hotels, Traditional Bed & Breakfast establishments to Five Star Hotels and Serviced Apartments. Now I can relax a bit. The home fans were more often than not converted from Manchester United to Salford and it showed in this pub. All very neat and tidy and no obscured sightlines or posts, however with the uniform roof level and a small number of rows in each stand there is nowhere to get a higher view of the pitch. [21] England beat Ireland 45-21 in the final at the stadium. Food available included curry, burgers, Grandma’s Spicy and Grandad’s Sausage (no innuendo intended I presume) and local craft beer from Seven Brothers, but I only had a £1:50 cuppa. I decided to stand with the Plymouth fans. Booking train tickets in advance will normally save you money! There is nothing really wrong with the facilities, they just could be improved. A fine game played in pretty dreadful conditions – gales, rain, hail and two teams going for the win. Over 1,000 on a bleak Tuesday where many would have got home around 4 am. As suggested on this website, after the game we headed away from the stadium by turning right out of Kersall Road and then left at the roundabout. The Main Stand as of yet is still missing and construction has yet to start. Beer is available in the away end priced at £3.50, there is choices of pies with peas and gravy for £4 which I was told were tasty. The changing rooms are still shipping containers. I can believe that the ground was constructed in 10 months. Tonight's attendance 2,297. There are hardly any facilities near the ground as it's in a residential area, but there are a range of bars and food options behind the home end, and clearly, the home fans get to the ground early to use these facilities. With apparently over one thousand season tickets sold the club are clearly working hard to establish an identity to go with their metal kit stadium. Another ground not yet visited and a warm summer evening, so good for a footy game. As a neutral, it was one of the best games I have ever been too – The atmosphere generated by the Plymouth fans was fantastic. It was only calmed down when this particular steward was deployed elsewhere in the ground. Sadly the craft beer concession was shut. The game was a proper cup tie, Shrewsbury won 3-1 so the 500 hard-core travelling fans went home happy after just sacking their manager days before. Opposite Church Lane on the Bury New Road is a Joseph Holt pub called the Red Lion, which also shows Sky Sports. The facilities leave something to be desired and would definitely need to be improved if Salford move further up the leagues! All reasonably priced. The stadium may be neat and tidy but there are no facilities within the stands themselves for away fans. Up the A1 until Leeds, then M62 pretty much all the way to the ground. I stayed at a local hotel just a mile or so away, the drive was simple. and a curry. In contrast, the away team, transported by Compass, seem to be finding their feet in their second season in this highly competitive league despite financial issues. I very much enjoyed another visit to Moor Lane. If the weather is bad the route along the road is more preferable and is about one mile. Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: We had no problems leaving the stadium and we were home just before midnight. The stewards were friendly and helpful enough. The beer is brewed in Salford and must be some of the best in English Football. Living in the Midlands it was an easy trip via the M6 and M60. There was temporary food and drink bars at the rear of the stand. It was easy, I ran back to the car and drove back to the hotel. Then the Club are now showing their ambitions off the pitch as well as on it. What did you do before the game, pub, chippy….home fans friendly? It was pretty hard. (opens in a new tab). There was an outdoor bar at the stadium, but it didn't open until 1.30 pm. As the guide suggests there really isn't anything to do near the ground. The home end was open after the game but obviously all but the club shop was closed. I'll have to read the signs more carefully in future. 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Had very nice curry and chips for £5. Salford started out the stronger side, scoring the opener on 13 minutes when no defender closed down Ritchie Towell and he thundered home a volley from the edge of the box. We left Bristol around 1.30 pm. White and Black. The home fans seemed friendly enough although there is not really a huge hardcore fan base as would be expected from a side that has flown through the leagues. Fairways Lodge, sometimes known locally as 'The Village' (from a previous name) is a hotel with gym facilities and function rooms but there is a public bar that is frequented by a few locals. Shaped as the Club badge, they are particularly eye-catching with an illuminated red outline around the light panels. We arrived at the ground about 15 mins before it opened along with quite a lot of other Leeds fans and so went in when it opened and grabbed an average pie inside. Stewards were more of the type to smile and say hello and were hardly noticed. A teatime meal in our hotel before braving the elements. So be careful, girls. I didn't bother with those so not sure of the goods on offer or prices. Both sides are seated although there is a smattering of standing space behind the seats on one side, both ends are terracing with a decent rake to allow for a good view. The terrible conditions did have an effect on the quality at times but it was end to end with loads of excitement. It was all friendly to be fair, and a pleasant environment. Follow this road to the end and then turn right onto Bury Old Road. [17], On 7 November 2013 the stadium hosted the Rugby League World Cup match between Scotland and USA. One selling your usual stuff (Carlsberg etc.) Massive Kudos for this especially at £3.50 a pint! The away end was held together with gaffer tape and really sharp screws. I ate in Manchester City Centre as I refuse to do stadium catering (overpriced). Salford are being bankrolled which must be gutting for Bury fans who are only 10 miles up the road. The better team won but it took over 60 mins for the deadlock to be broken and having allowed an advantage to be played I thought the ref missed a blatant push which made space for the scorer. Mai lay as the guys putting the money up are footballing people and some of the vast amounts swilling around at the upper echelons has filtered down, albeit indirectly. An (unexpected) overnight in Manchester meant an earlier than the anticipated visit to see two teams challenging near the top of the table at a ground/team apparently rapidly developed beyond recognition with substantial high profile cash injections. Keep straight along the A56 and after passing a Lidl stare on the left with a Carphone Warehouse on the opposite side of the road, then take the third turning on the right (at the traffic lights and signposted Oaklands Hall/St Pauls Church) into Moor Lane. This was the last of the 92 for me. There was also a burger van parked outside the ground on my visit. It was also renamed the Peninsula Stadium in a corporate sponsorship deal. I was working in the area and fancied watching an evening game. Anyway, Salford had knocked Wolves U-21's out in the previous round so I wanted the Vale to go one better. Although there is a large bar inside the ground behind the Nevile Road Stand, this is for home supporters only. A very pleasant day out at a new stadium. This can also be seen in the angle of the West Terrace roof, which also slopes. Some people had tickets. I left the ground slightly early and walked along Moor Lane to the bus stop. Salford City Stadium (referred to as the AJ Bell Stadium for sponsorship purposes) is a rugby league stadium in Barton-upon-Irwell, England, built to replace Salford rugby league club's ground the Willows for the 2012 season. I took the tram to Shudehill (on the way to Rochdale and Bury) from Piccadilly. So I've seen quite a bit. The journey from my house in Norwich was a long but relatively plain-sailing one. Town were top of the table and yet to concede a goal going into this game. To be fair their side's performance would not have helped. With the stadium being erected so quickly then the facilities for fans have yet to fully catch up, with only basic temporary facilities in place, such as small portaloos. Like most fans, a new ground and club to the league and on paper two well-matched teams should have made for a good game. I had thought as a League Club and a wealthy one, that they would have installed a scoreboard, but it is still great to be so close to the action. We left a tad early to avoid the scrum. However, it is around 1.5 miles away from the Peninsula Stadium and is a good 30-35 minute walk. We got away quite quickly with little hold ups and were soon back on the motorway southbound. Official Matchday Programme £3 (It is also available as a free download from the Salford City website). With a quick stop at the services we got to the suggested Park and Ride just as it was opening at 6.15. It’s a simple journey for me but coming from Manchester if you’re using public transport it is a little bit more tricky. Getting away from the ground was fine as we'd pre-booked a taxi. Planning permission was granted in March 2010 for a 15,000-capacity stadium. Eventually, after missing one poorly marked exit, we were back on the M60 and home in the Midlands in just over two hours. It was helped by the fantastic weather, result, and beer. A goal either side of Half Time from Mani Dieseruvwe saw Salford pick up the easiest points they'll collect all season. The ground has a massive slope which can be easily seen from the terrace. My feet were frozen, but the bus was at 9.58 so legged it as best I could to the bus stop. Food on offer inside the ground includes; a selection of Pies (all £3), Pies with peas and gravy (£3.50), Double Burgers (with cheese and/or onions £4.50), Burgers (with cheese and/or onions £3.50), Plain Burgers (£3), Hot Dogs (£3.50), Sausage and Chips (£4), Cone of Chips (£1.50) and Tray of Chips (£2, with curry or gravy £2.50). It was noticeable how many parents were in the crowd with youngsters, with a visit here being so much more affordable. Salford had the ball in the net within two minutes but it was offside. The Ammies Year Ground Opened: Bolton Wanderers consolidated their place in League Two's automatic promotion places with victory over Greater Manchester neighbours Salford City. The pitch is sloped towards the dugouts. Driving around Manchester was another story completely! Although it took a few minutes for the Park and Ride bus to return nobody seemed too bothered as spirits were high. I travelled by train and walked from Kesal Station. I then realised the other 5 were City supporters…..oops!! By train from my Rotherham base. The atmosphere was friendly and a bit of singing would break out, but as expected Salford are still to create a strong number of core fans and are a lot of people's 'second team', just like myself, so the atmosphere is still a bit lacking. I walked along back along Neville Road, which leads into Moor Lane. I have nearly completed all the grounds in the National League. I finally spotted two tiny, grimy signs to take you up the appropriately named Nevile Road and then follow people going to the game. A great day with a famous last minute victory for Argyle which will remain in my memory for a long while. Everyone has mentioned the crest shaped floodlights. It's an all covered affair which is completely enclosed. No idea how a wheelchair user who needs a lot of assistance will be able to access this! The council is still owed £20 million for building the stadium, and is already owed £1.5m by the Salford City Reds who play at the stadium. I've been to places I wouldn't normally have gone to. Also, I noticed that despite being informed of no street parking, home fans were parked in the side roads. It was a good game from our point of view as Exeter won the match 1-0. [24], The stadium also hosted England women's Euro 2013 qualifying match against the Netherlands on 17 June 2012. I had read the reviews and seen the photos on this site but I needed to take a look for myself. Getting away from the ground was very easy and we were back on the M60 within 10 minutes. As mentioned we stopped off at The Kilton in Knutsford who put on a buffet for us Crawley fans (which as always is paid for in the £20 we pay for coach travel!). Salford took what was a deserved lead on 11 minutes after going straight for the throat from kick off. 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