Re: Langtree Park : Sat Feb 11, 2012 3:20 pm  

All of my concerns from the widnes friendly were all fixed i.e Service at the bars, PA system you could now hear, West stand was more organised and gangways were clear and i've found a great parking speck 5 mins from ground free of charge

Great night great atmosphere well done the club for listening to the fans gripes

Re: Langtree Park : Sat Feb 11, 2012 3:22 pm  

SaintsFan wrote:

I think you may have been served by the same girl as me. She looked bloody freezing (her teeth were chattering) and was really apologetic. Me and the guy stood in front of me (young and good looking bloke) were both saying 'don't worry, it isn't your fault' and I took the coffee that had been mistakenly poured. Paid for it too, which was decent of me.

Service in the West Stand bars was great. Just the tills. Likewise one of the turnstiles was out of action which caused longer queues than were necessary but we got in and that's what counts.

I had no problems whatsoever in any regard at all. Could hear the PA, great view, got served quickly and by pleasant people freezing their butts off. The only downside was that it was fecking freezing but that one I can't pin on Saints!

One of the great things about our new stadium is that going there feels like going to an event, something really special. There is just that feel about the place. Wonderful, wonderful. Loved the evening.

The rugby from Saints in the first half was dire but once Royce had reminded them that the tryline was actually in front of them, necessitating them to go forwards rather than sideways, they upped their game and played some lovely stuff. We have a number of attacking threats, which is reassuring. We just need some of our forwards to man up.

I doubt it was the same person as i sit down in the north stand. I was queuing at the "beer only" section of the Kiwi bar.

Was talking to Mclennan and Billinge lump re the ground and they also said you feel you are going somewhere special. The ground also feels a lot bigger than it actually is. Especially the North stand concourse. Lumpy said the walk through town reminded him of going to Anfield, with huge crowds all heading in the same direction. You never really got that at Knowsley road. Though i remember you used to get it at Wigans Central Park.

Loved how walking through town many of the pubs were decked out in red and white.

Re: Langtree Park : Sat Feb 11, 2012 3:23 pm  

SaintsFan wrote:

I think you may have been served by the same girl as me. She looked bloody freezing (her teeth were chattering) and was really apologetic. Me and the guy stood in front of me (young and good looking bloke) were both saying 'don't worry, it isn't your fault' and I took the coffee that had been mistakenly poured. Paid for it too, which was decent of me.

Service in the West Stand bars was great. Just the tills. Likewise one of the turnstiles was out of action which caused longer queues than were necessary but we got in and that's what counts.

I had no problems whatsoever in any regard at all. Could hear the PA, great view, got served quickly and by pleasant people freezing their butts off. The only downside was that it was fecking freezing but that one I can't pin on Saints!

One of the great things about our new stadium is that going there feels like going to an event, something really special. There is just that feel about the place. Wonderful, wonderful. Loved the evening.

The rugby from Saints in the first half was dire but once Royce had reminded them that the tryline was actually in front of them, necessitating them to go forwards rather than sideways, they upped their game and played some lovely stuff. We have a number of attacking threats, which is reassuring. We just need some of our forwards to man up.

Yea great init

Re: Langtree Park : Sat Feb 11, 2012 3:25 pm  

What a let down, no atmosphere at all, empty seats and standing areas with gaps.

On a plus side pitch looked ok

Re: Langtree Park : Sat Feb 11, 2012 3:31 pm  

spanker wrote:

What a let down, no atmosphere at all, empty seats and standing areas with gaps.

On a plus side pitch looked ok

Where were the empty seats you refer to? The seating sold out.

The standing areas with gaps were in the East stand, this would usually be an away end but as Salford only brought 200 fans it was allocated as extra standing for Saints. If the game was at the Halliwell Jones it would have been full entirely with Saints fans.

Re: Langtree Park : Sat Feb 11, 2012 3:36 pm  

BackrowSaint wrote:

:lol:

Where were the empty seats you refer to? The seating sold out.

The standing areas with gaps were in the East stand, this would usually be an away end but as Salford only brought 200 fans it was allocated as extra standing for Saints. If the game was at the Halliwell Jones it would have been full entirely with Saints fans.

Saints season ticket holders would almost fill warringtons stadium.

Re: Langtree Park : Sat Feb 11, 2012 3:44 pm  

St pete wrote:

Saints season ticket holders would almost fill warringtons stadium.

So new ground record sales of tickets blah blah and still no atmosphere

Re: Langtree Park : Sat Feb 11, 2012 3:51 pm  

spanker wrote:

:BOOHOO: So new ground record sales of tickets blah blah and still no atmosphere

We played Salford mate, without lack of respect to Salford but they only got 5000 at there new stadium. They brought about 300 fans.


Jus wait until the likes of leeds, Widnes and hull arrive, the will be certainly a great atmosphere then.

Re: Langtree Park : Sat Feb 11, 2012 3:59 pm  

SaintsFan wrote:

One of the great things about our new stadium is that going there feels like going to an event, something really special. There is just that feel about the place. Wonderful, wonderful. Loved the evening.

I was going to mention this in my original post. It did feel like an event, but then it was an event. This wasn't just a home game against Salford, it was the first competitive game at our new home. I am already looking forward to the Cats game, and I hope that also has a similar feel.

BTW - we were talking about you and your Dad last night. I'll PM you about trying to meet up

Re: Langtree Park : Sat Feb 11, 2012 4:03 pm  

Rommel wrote:

All of my concerns from the widnes friendly were all fixed i.e Service at the bars, PA system you could now hear, West stand was more organised and gangways were clear and i've found a great parking speck 5 mins from ground free of charge

Great night great atmosphere well done the club for listening to the fans gripes

I was hoping I would see replies similar to this. It does look like Saints have taken some of the feedback from fans from the Widnes game onboard, made some adjustments, and as a result, have given people a better matchday experience.

I hope others feel the same, but I am really proud of our new home. It's going to amazing once the weather warms up a bit!