See the view from your seat at The Valley. 7. Charlton fans werent bad, a fairly decent atmosphere for a home game and a decent attendance. Again, the Police were happy to let fans mingle. Although we found ours relatively quickly I'm sure others faired much worse as they seemed to be parked anywhere up the dual carriageway, on both sides of the road! It was a big error. 6. We did comment that maybe the club should think of condensing the fans into just 2 of the 3 sides to help create an atmosphere and save on running costs. As soon as the fixtures were announced I was very keen on making it to this one. Good ales and we enjoyed freshly made rolls and a scotch egg. Getting away from the ground was okay. Argyle nearly got back into it when Ryan Taylor flicked on a Carey pass but Ben Amos in goal for Charlton stopped the ball from going in the net. Charlton had more possession, but too many times their attacks lacked the final cutting edge. Last time the game was postponed due to weather. The away end was fairly big. We crossed the main road and walked down to the Anchor and Hope pub on the banks off the Thames. The same applied inside the away end. The well-stocked but slightly cramped club shop is also in this area. 4. By doing this it leads you toward the away end. It was very amusing walking out the ground as there is a tower block right near the away end. This pub welcomes away supporters, has televised sports and also has accommodation (see advert below). Parking at the ground is for permit holders only. I try not to use stadium facilities or catering due to general poor quality at some venues, so can't comment here. Changed at Waterloo to Waterloo East then off at Charlton which has its own small station. Stewards were great, helpful and happy to chat away about the game and the league in general. In the cup game, however, the stand to our right and the upper tiers were all closed. It is served by Charlton railway station, which is less than a five-minute walk away from the stadium.An alternative route is the Jubilee line; exiting at North Greenwich, and changing for route 161 . In total it houses 9,000 fans. Third, that Charlton sell 7,000 season tickets. Vikings Win Today, However the traffic on the A206 Woolwich Road was atrocious, so we ended up walking the entire way to North Greenwich because it took less time than catching the bus. I must add and say, Isn't it strange that the only pillar in the ground is located right behind the goal in the away end? Play Before we arrived at Charlton we stopped off at a service station for something to eat and drink. The place was packed as expected with us filling another clubs away end as usual! Just follow the crowds. The view was incredible you could see them so clearly. Well, that's not going to happen. As expected out new manager was announced in the hours leading up to the game and will have been very happy to see us win 1-0. We finished our pie and chips and then entered the stadium. When arriving in Charlton, we headed to a pub called the Rose of Denmark for a quick drink. Therefore so you cant see any goal scored if the shot is less than about three feet off the ground. Match Sponsorship; Executive Boxes; Centre Circle Dining; Keith Peacock Suite; Vista Lounge; Millennium Lounge; Non-Matchday Hospitality. Colts Secondary Logo, Many of them observed though with a hint of resignation in their tone that the manager would be the one to carry the can, which within a week was indeed the case. All the changes have taken the grounds capacity up to over 27,000. The Long Road Home, What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the Valley stadium? So after travelling there reached Charlton station in good time. I thought Charlton was a great day out and to be able to tick off a new ground and come away with the three points and a clean sheet was fantastic. That would doubtless be a sterner test. If a sunny day wear a cap or sunglasses. Proceed along the A206 passing the Antigallican pub on your right (the ground and away entrance are diagonally behind this pub). The stadium itself is quite impressive. . Another benefit of where we were seated, is that a few rows behind us, there is a gigantic pillar, right behind the goal. They face very active politically supporters. Vikings Draft Zoom Background, Xkcd Two Years, The game itself was dominated by Forest which resulted in a comfortable 2-0 win, with goals from Radi Majewski and Henri Lansbury. Seating view photos from seats at The valley, section SSB, row N, home of Charlton Athletic FC. There was a roof covering most of our fans, although those standing in the first 5-6 rows got soaked by the rain. What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly? In the event your performance is canceled and not rescheduled due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus), we will refund your transaction in full. Copyright 2020 - ticketsmarter.com - All Contact Information. When we caught the train from London Bridge, we used the last one we could to get there in good time. We didn't sample the food, which only appeared to be Holland pies and little else. COVID-19 Travel restrictions may apply. The Valley is a nice looking ground with a mixture of the old and (fairly) new. And remember that if you can be bothered to queue you should legally be able to get free tap water. I really enjoyed my visit to the Valley and I would not hesitate in going back in the future. You do get a feeling that maybe the ground is a bit too big for Charlton Athletic. Bills Cowboys 2007 Score, 1993 Super Bowl Arizona, Argyle will still reorganising after defender Sawyer got a knock. Rovers tried hard to get back on level terms and then conceded a last kick goal when our goalie came up to lose 3-1. The atmosphere in the away end was quite good. A combination of tightening their belts and safety red flags at the Valley meant they spent the best part of a decade playing their games at Crystal Palace's and West Ham's stadiums. I was lucky. I would recommend the Valley if you are in the area. In the early noughties, Charlton Athletic had seemed to be the natural next staging post for Ipswich Town players who needed to progress into the top tier. The usual traffic hold-ups after the game, but we were on our way back and clear of the grounds vicinity about 20 25 minutes after getting back to the car. After a year in this area, I have realised that this is just not the case. I asked for a steak pie and was given a chicken curry one, this was disgusting. They served the usual food, that most teams serve. It took an hour to travel back into London. Their stadium, called The Valley, was built in 1919, and for many years it was London's largest Football League venue with a capacity of 75,000. Next up was a longer period, five years, at Pound Park before Angerstein Lane gave them a place to host matches through to the start of WWI. The whole outside ground atmosphere had a Goodison Park feeling about it. The heart and soul of English football exists much more in the Championship and further down the Leagues. Dont know if it down to the size of the travelling support but our coach had to park a fair way from the ground (5-10 mins) and we followed the home fans to the ground. There's beer or lager at 4 per pint and the usual array of pies and hot drinks. Walked passed a couple of burger vans and a chippy close to the away end so theres a few options to stop off and get something to eat. Guaranteed side-by-side seating unless otherwise stated. Wolves are the only other club I can think of in the Championship that have a Museum open at present. The Valley. Did not really meet any home fans apart from a few on the bus or at chippie or waiting to get back at the bus stop. Turnstiles entrances were a little dated, but worked well. The home end looks modern and relatively steeply banked. We hurried down toward the vague rendezvous point where the Police said the coaches were being parked up. The Rangers fans were very noisy to start off with but they got more quieter as the game went along as their team gave a very poor showing. Ridiculous priced drinks and food 4.80 for a small plastic warm bottle of cider. The Valley has changed a lot in 35 years! Voice of the Valley Fanzine 2 (issued eight times a season). The game was a good spectacle from a Shrewsbury point of view, as was the atmosphere from what was a large following for Shrewsbury (1200+). There is street parking, but due to a local residents parking scheme, not in close vicinity to the ground or Charlton railway station. Very easy train to London Paddington from South Wales. Old fashioned ground. It is a surprisingly easy journey by rail and would definitely use the train again. Away end is ample for most away support and has great acoustics, however, unless on the front few rows you can not see the goal line! After the war had ended, the club moved into the Valley. Gradually, Charlton's pressure relented and Shrewsbury got more involved. Even though the away end was packed with over 3000, plus we had opted for the facilities that you come across when coming through the turnstiles-as most did down to the fact the ones on the opposite side of the stand weren't apparent-the service before the game was quick. We had been to a number of away games before the new year which had yielded some truly dispiriting results, but Reading's fortunes seemed to be improving of late. Planned maintenance on the rail line to Charlton made the journey slightly more tedious. This pub had recently won the Camra pub of the year and had a good selection of ales on offer. We came out of Charlton Station, turned right, crossed the road and before we knew it we were at the entrance to the away end. Finding the Valley Ground is a bit tricky as it is in a residential area. At half time we were winning! Cafc-Fans (Message Board) The post-match coverage suggested that this game was not the greatest of games. 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. Very friendly home fans. Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the Valley football ground? We walked past the Club Shop on the corner of the West Stand and North Stand, whichis a decent-sized modern shop with a fairly wide range of merchandise in it. However, they backed their team to the end. The Gills scored again to make it 2-1 to us. The Valley is a 27,111 capacity sports stadium in Charlton, London, England and has been the home of Charlton Athletic Football Club since the 1920s, with a period of exile between 1985 and 1992. Only took 30 minutes to walk to the O2. Good ale, good cold food. Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the Valley? I enjoy London away days. My first visit to Charlton so looking forward to visiting and looking to carry on our 100% record away from home. Watching football is a very expensive business, and it is an ambition that cannot be done every week but it is fun and relaxing entering into the life of fellow football fans, without the stress of shouting at your team. A long wait for abus then two came at the same time! I found it a lot of fun, but if I was a Charlton fan, I would desperately want a bit more cutting edge up front for my team. Hopefully the may continue with the 5 tickets a few times in the season as it proved to be a success with over 14,000 in attendance. I travelled down to Charlton on a supporters coach which left Bradford at 1pm. Having been in Central London we went straight into the ground, it was a freezing cold day and I needed a hot drink. First time visit. Tel: 0208 858 5459 A combination of tightening their belts and safety red flags at the Valley meant they spent the best part of a decade playing their games at Crystal Palaces and West Hams stadiums. You're a football fan, therefore, you don't want to drink your water, you want to throw it at someone. A lot of other people I knew were sitting behind the pillar, and there view was effected by it. It was also my first visit to the Valley since the 1970's at which time it had the largest capacity in the country. As the stand is the oldest & very basic I don't think the facade would be anything spectacular! The Addicks started out playing at Siemens Meadow for a couple of years before spending a year on Woolwich Common. Now 27 ticked off my list on my way to completing the 92 . Passing Charlton station at 5:50pm. I'm glad I went to both games even though we really needed a win in the league to keep us above the chasing pack. In fact it was the most orderly I've ever seen! This lower area was rammed with fans and getting anywhere near the bar looked impossible so we made our way up the slope which leads to the entrances at the back of the stand and into another bar area which was a lot quieter. On arriving at the ground I was impressed by how good it looked. See the view from your seat at The Valley., page 1. It was absolutely freezing so I bought a hot chocolate to warm me up! Nice and compact. Queues can build up quite quickly, especially if there is a large away support present, as was the case when Charlton played Leeds last season. Jasper Waller-bridge, Playing the ball into the corners with an extra six minutes of injury town was coldly sensible from Charlton but not much of a spectacle. There was no sense in the area that a former Premiership football ground in the neighbourhood; no adverts of Charlton players modelling watches or cars on the bill boards. Sidemen FC vs Youtube Allstars. I could see the opposite platform still three deep with bored and frustrated Watford fans waiting for a train to take them into the city. Go past the Rose of Denmark pub on your left, under a bridge and then straight across under the busy flyover. On the concourse there was a deal for a pie and a pint for 5! . Yes, we had equalised! It is not just football The Valley is famous for. QPR looked the better team for the first 30 minutes but after that it was all Charlton and two well taken goals in the second half made it a fully deserved home win. There are various nail bars, barbers, petrol stations, the seemingly obligatory Tesco Express and pubs that look like the Queen Vic in Eastenders. 27,111 v Chelsea One stand on one side of the pitch was closed due to it being an FA Cup game, as were the upper tiers of the two other home stands. Barnsley huffed and puffed. I felt for the Charlton fans really, even their substitutions didnt spark any revival, and in truth if it wasnt for some wasteful finishing by our strikers, we could have won by 5 or 6. Jets Tight End 2020, From Charlton Train Station I just followed the crowds to the Valley. All info around the stadium of Charlton. 2. It's quite a steep stand, so fans feel close to the pitch. After exploring the pubs and the attractions in Covent Garden and Leicester Square we arrived at London Charing Cross for the 13:35pm train to Charlton and arrived there an hour before the 3pm kick-off. The 2 food outlets were small so large queues formed. A poor attempt by Derby who quite simply never turned up, a compact, more fluid and well set up team in Charlton ran out easy 3-0 winners, in fact we got away with 3-0 loss as we were that bad. E-cafc said: Yes, as Stig says the 1970.s capacity used to be listed as 66,000. When I asked one steward if there were any more toilets, due to the massive queue 'I don't know' wasn't the answer that I was hoping for. It was an even first half, although Shrewsbury missed a penalty. A cross from the right by Aribo headed home by Zyro. 1989 Rams Roster, The railway station has seen much renovation recently, and seemed well organised. On this occasion it was more a case of the stadium being too good for the team that played there! The Valley is carved into a hill surrounded by residential buildings, so it doesn't really come into sight before you're at the turnstiles, really. We dominated both games but we came away with a 1-0 in the cup and even though Albion exerted loads of pressure, had a greater amount of shots on and off-target we gifted them two goals which has been our downfall this season and came away with a 2-2 draw. We felt totally safe in and around the ground. Find The Valley Charlton stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. Ticket prices range from 17.00 for a seat in one of the corners to 29.00 for a central seat at the main stand. We had already eaten breakfast at a Wetherspoons in Salisbury beforehand. I guessed that the match risked being one that both teams might be more scared to lose, rather than going for the win. Booking train tickets in advance will normally save you money! But we found it okay and entered the ground shortly after the turnstiles opened at 1.30pm. I ventured down to use the loo at half-time & queued less time than I normally have to at Elland Road to be fair. The only trouble I saw was inside the ground on departing when a heated argument between two Leeds fans over some bizarre claim by one that something was Sam Byrams fault, resulted in a bit of pushing & shoving between them. The whole of the South Stand was given over to Reading fans depending on your row letter, you either enter through the side or you have to go up around the back for higher rows. Slightly old fashioned in the sense that you were not walking up shiny walkways into a NBL basketball arena or Arsenals Emirates Stadium, but comforting that you were heading into a comforting football community. After wed retaken our seats for the second half, we enjoyed more of the same with Preston North End comfortably in control, and it was little surprise to any-one when Daniel Johnson curled in a cracking shot from some distance to give us a third on the night and effectively end the game as a contest. The final 20 minutes, Gills were on the back foot. Only one stand (the away end) remains of the old Valley. Charlton looked slick and passed and moved the ball very well and comfortably; no long booting unlike us. Getting across London was easy but I when I got to Charring Cross, was informed there was a far more frequent service from London BridgeStation to Charlton. Bad Bunny January 11, The North Stand is also a decent sized two-tiered structure, an extension having been completed halfway through the 2001/02 season when Charlton were establishing themselves in the Premiership. Living in South East London, and with no Millwall fixture this season, this is the nearest away game to me, The Valley is one of my favourite grounds, partly because they are team of my father, uncle and many of my cousins. Steelers Season Tickets Covid, Slightly longer but probably quicker missing out traffic. You felt Towns' best chance of a goal could be a corner or free kick and crucially they got one with 11 mins left. Final score Charlton Athletic 1 Sheffield Wednesday 3. The North Stand, or home end was given an extra tier and extended to meet both the East and West Stands in 2002 or thereabouts and dramatically oomphed up the appearance of the stadium; you can still pick out the contours of the original seating within the lower tier of the stand and visualise how the ground used to look. Not just because we won the match and the elation of winning can sometimes cloud your judgement, but overall not once did I feel intimidated or stressed out, which a day away can sometimes cause. What you did before the game pub/chippy. March 2018. I was embarrassing his station for making such an elementary mistake. At least the second trip had more Baggies on the train. That said the whole atmosphere was really good with great singing from both sets of fans. 4 Tickets Lehigh Valley Phantoms @ Bridgeport Islanders 4/12/23 Bridgeport, CT. $106.80. As long as you eat fried food you will never starve in London! It could of been a better atmosphere if it was a sell out, By continuing to use our site, you agree to us using cookies in accordance with our. Before the season kicked off, this was for me an absolute banker as a fixture as I live in north-east Kent, and hence one that I looked out for and ring-fenced in the diary. The other three sides have all been redeveloped with modern stands. Children with Cancer UK Kit We eventually double backed on ourselves and had to walk down a non-descript lane down the side of some houses. I had brought a ticket online and found I was in the North stand amongst the Charlton vocal support. Stewards 10/10 Bars selling beer 8/10 Pies 8/10 Atmosphere 7/10 (but that's because the stadium was only a third full). The ground is pretty impressive in size for League One. On top of that, Charlton had reduced the ticket price for this game to just 5 which had attracted a large Reading contingent of about 3,000. Photos of The Valley The away end is a bit inferior to the rest of the stadium as each side have large two tiered stands with the corners all seated linking with the stand again two tiered behind the goal, in Its a pretty spectacular Valley I have to say, and can accommodate thousands.Another good family club to take your child to, to watch a game,The Valley ist eines meiner Lieblingsstadien. Although I have done most of the current London clubs that are currently in the Premiership, I have not really touched the league outfits. We caught the 17:15 train back to London Charing Cross and was back in the centre of London twenty minutes later. Actual product may vary due to product enhancement. After going for a return trip on the (excellent) Emirates Air Line, it was a tube ride from North Greenwich back into London for some more sightseeing in Leicester Square/Covent Garden before Euston and home. Charlton fans came to life after the goal and towards the end when they sensed a win but considering they lead for most of the match they are a fairly quiet bunch. Near the Cutty Sark is the Old Brewery in the Naval College grounds where there is a cafe and bar. Overall a very pleasant day. Click here to guarantee your spot your spot on the coach for every home league game by purchasing your season passes for our 2022/23 campaign on our season tickets page. Popped into chippie Sea Bear by away end as remembered it from last time and had chips. Being originally built from an old pit, the ground is nestled into the local landscape. Justine Frischmann Ian Faloona, Milano Moda Donna September 2019, I was visiting two games within a week, one FA Cup and one Championship fixture. Getting away from the stadium seemed to take forever and obviously getting up and out of London took a while. I watched a young student walk out of a barber shop, gentling patting his shorn hair with the desperate hope that everything had gone alright in the chair. It was my 18th ground out of the 92 and my 6th in League One. Another ground to tick off the list. Huddersfield had several attacks in the first half down our end but were not quite accurate or decisive enough to make a breakthrough. Not sardine-like but still crowded enough to make you want to get out the area in a hurry and into the seating areas. I got off my seat and started walking to the concourse, when suddenly I heard 3,000 travelling supporters cheer. Wed played well in earlier matches and not got results the show for it, and it was pleasing to see the hard work and determination pay off with a win that lifted us out of the dreaded drop zone. The plan dramatically failed as the timetabled trains came passed rammed to the doors with angry football fans. Charlton and their beloved Valley did have a break further down the line though. There were a lot of stewards in attendance who were excellent; very well organised and reasonable people. We took the 486 bus from near the station to North Greenwich, with no problems. RatChinese Zodiac Sign, Say we are staying up!' Charles Barkley Hardwood Classic Jersey, As we nipped out to grab a half-time pint, I felt confident that we could secure the 3 points at the end of the match, such was the vibe of the evening. The journey to North Greenwich Station takes a little over 10 minutes and surprisingly was not too busy. Supergrass Road To Rouen Review, It's a long trip home when your team has lost. However, being in London there are ample places to eat/drink around the Valley. 10 best car seat covers for the winter Interior Accessories / 3 hours ago Car seat covers come in a huge range of styles, from muted ones that are practically invisible to loud, neon-colored . Macon Mayhem, There was a short wait while the crowd dispersed and we were soon on our way. Charlton continued to press forward with good interplay and incisive attacks in the 2nd half. We went to a chippy just outside the ground which had very reasonably priced food. The home crowd had been silenced from very early on in the match, and I couldnt see Charlton getting back into the match unless there was something spectacular on their bench waiting to come on that we didnt know about. We made good time even though it poured with rain most of the way to our stop off at Peterborough Services. Plus the atmosphere created in this pretty low roofed stand was excellent, but saying that we around 2,500 fans inside it. Gamecopyworld Supreme Commander 2, The Valley Charlton - Etsy Check out our the valley charlton selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. Miami Dolphins 1998 Schedule, Check out our charlton the valley selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. In the unlikely event your Charlton event is cancelled you will receive a full refund for your The Valley . One last interesting point worthy of note is that the Charlton Athletic Museum has been open since this January (I advise people to check the opening times on the Club Website). In hindsight, Mick McCarthy made bold substitutions (instead of his usual policy of shutting up shop) and the win came from playing 4-2-4 for the last 15 minutes. I drove to Sidcup and then got the train direct to Charlton station. It must be an exciting sight. London, United Kingdom. Generation Clipart, Realising that a Saturday night could now be spent on a platform of a South East London railway station, I changed direction and heading to Woolwich Arsenal, taking the DLR into Central London. The West Stand is these days the most impressive; a double decker affair that boasts the club crest on the cladding on the roof gable. Well it was the day I had been looking forward too for ages. A decent day out that would've been perfect but for that missed open goal! Then I got the Tube to Blackfriars and caught the train to Charlton. It was a bustling pub, with a proud bust of Nelson near the door. After around 12 miles the road splits with the A2 going off to the left and the right hand lanes becoming the A102. However, with Preston occupying a bottom three space in the legaue table, and Charlton just above us, I sensed a relegation 6 pointer in the offing as match day approached and potentially a defining point in our first season back in the Championship. The stewards seemed friendly, however the amount of police and security present you would of thought it was a local derby. Great value as you could use it on the Tube and Train. The Valley will now play host to Barclays Women's Championship action on Sunday 5th March at 2pm GMT. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 4 Tickets Lehigh Valley Phantoms @ Bridgeport Islanders 4/2/23 Bridgeport, CT at the best online prices at eBay! I was eagerly looking forward to this game as soon as the fixtures were released as I had never visited The Valley previously and was aware that it was once one of the biggest grounds in the country. As the Charlton train station is only a five minute walk, getting away from the ground was straightforward. The home fans were friendly enough and there was no aggro. Either that or they want you to spend 2.50 for a bottle inside. A great day out for my birthday, great ground to visit before the game, during the game and after. Charlton's ground is in a small valley, well who knew! We got a train down to London and then a train from London Bridge to Charton. Barnsley were riding high, but Charlton scored early with the Barnsley right back nowhere to be seen when a raking cross-field pass found the Charlton player in acres of space. The Valley. Post 3pm the sun moves behind the Jimmy Seed stand and it is difficult to see the action at that end. Learn More. Straight off the coach and into the pub, The Antigallican. The other three sides looked good and only a lack of people sitting in them made us realise Charlton is a small club. Otherwise, it was a good day out. Leave the M25 at Junction 2 and follow the A2 towards London. Lastly a third tier could be added to the new South Stand at a later stage, meaning that the Valley would have a final capacity of 40,600. As much as it pains me to say it, 4.90 for a pint of Fosters in the away end didnt seem too steep all things considered Ive paid more elsewhere. Because, for them to be relevant questions, three things would have to take place. The home fans and stewards were very friendly. 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