Yep, got to endorse what has been said. I've been a season ticket holder at Ewood Park for longer than I can remember. The Wigan/Saints equivalent is Rovers/Burnley. Whilst that hasn't happened too often over the last 30 years, when it does it's bedlam. Gangs of to$$ers everywhere, riot police, overhead helicopters, fights, stabbings, fans only getting tickets if they arrive by official coach, you've got to plan or alter your route to the ground and so on.
How refreshing then to able to be walk away from the HJ yesterday without having to face any of the above worries and being able to mingle freely with Saints fans back to the car in afriendly atmosphere. It's one of the reasons why my Mrs comes to most Wigan games but won't set foot in Ewood - well not unless I really persuade her!
Thanks again, lets hope for a Wigan Saints GF and I look forward to visiting your new stadium next season.