Being a tall bloke I think I've mentioned this before the leg room was very generous. 0906 302 1222*. Singha Kit This gives the ground a rather weird appearance as if it has just been dumped in the middle of a huge car park. Coach drivers must drop-off on Marston Road and park at the dedicated council coach parking provision at: TheUniversity of Oxford websitecarries awealthof information on getting to Oxford and visiting both the city and the Universityin general. Although for some high profile matches the Club opt not to sell any. Super defending from Zak Vyner and Sonny Bradley kept Oxford at bay. Kassam Stadium: Oxford United - Football Stadiums Construction on the complex began in 1999, the main building was opened and the first team . Not just the First Team but also the Academy, the Women's side and now for the first time the whole of the city, It is an elite training centre with community access to 3G training facilities - get in touch and see how we can help you. The closest SatNav postcode for the sports ground is OX3 0HJ or you can use the interactive map above to plan your route. Overall it was a decent evenings entertainment, it was a good point for Exeter especially as most around us dropped points. Saturday, October 29th, 2011, 3pm As well as our game, all Stevenage fans had one eye on Score Centre, Livescore or Twitter to keep ourselves updated with the goings on at Bootham Crescent, where relegation rivals York were hosting Crawley. Training and workshops | University of Oxford Very kindly given a lift by my friend's daughter four of us went and it is any easy 45 minute run. A ground that I'd looked forward to going to for quite a while rather let me down. Between 2012 and 2015 the rugby union side London Welsh played their RFU Premiership games at the ground. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end the n other sides of the Kassam Stadium? We were stopped by some home fans who were interested in our anti-ownership shirts that many were wearing. The ground is so well signposted on the A34 that you'd really have to go out of your way to miss the signs. We have a team of uniformed Matchday Ambassadors to help you with your visit when you arrive. Offsite Parking There is some road parking near the ground with spaces between the stadium and the Watlington Road roundabout. University Parks is a public park which is managed by the University and has sports pitches managed by Oxford University Sport within it. A 2,000 space car park with only one exit meant that nothing moved for 40 minutes. The Kassam Stadium is a pleasant enough modern venue. If you arrive at Oxford Parkway (OXP) we suggest you take a connecting train to Oxford. This was impeccably observed. The new ground was hit by numerous problems and issues during the building phase, with the construction taking four years to complete because of financial issues causing the company that was building it to abandon work when they were not getting paid. See the Oxford Bus Company website for timetables. To access the sports ground walk or cycle down Edgeway Road and continue down the gravel pathway until reaching the gate (on the right hand side) to Marston Road Sports Ground. Please contact mwalton@oufc.co.uk. Capabilities. So far I have managed all 65 grounds watching either Tottenham or Exeter, and taken my time, I have now decided to finish the 92 in the next two years so have abandoned that plan and will be taking in some neutral games, starting at Brighton in 3 weeks time. The Golden Ball in Littlemore (OX4 4LQ) also serves food and has a beer garden and parking (01865 806558). Yellow and Blue Away Kit: 394m . Views from the away section are good Portsmouth following never sit down so again we stood, my boy on the back of the seats in front and me standing behind him holding him up. The roundabouts made things worse with cars cutting in from inside the bus, and outside, making it virtually impassable. Oxford Station is approximately five miles from the stadium. The ground is modern with cantilever stands offering fans a great view. Even better I hit the crossbar twice at half time! They felt this would demonstrate the unity of the fans in their belief that Kassam was not the right man to take the club forward. Thorp Arch (training ground) - Wikipedia Its reasonably easy to figure out ticket prices for Oxford United matches. Hotels Express Holiday Inn and Hampton by Hilton are both located on the complex. Struggling for a Xmas present. Oxford Sports Park will provide the following facilities for the wider community: Oxford United FC, which has a 25-year lease to operate the facility, will host club pitch hire, competitions, leagues, childrens sports parties and events at Oxford Sports Park. Here at Oxford United, we want to make your matchday experience as enjoyable as possible. BMW Mini plant in 4.9m . A key game for us as it would be an indicator if we had a chance of making the play-offs after six successive draws versus the top teams in League One, i.e. The home fans appeared to be friendly and both sets of fans were mixing freely and happily at The Priory pub outside the ground. ProspectiveContinuing Educationstudents, Prospective online/distance learning students. A long drive from Lincolnshire but found the ground okay. Kevin Hulbert (Port Vale fan). Home fans were friendly but heavily outnumbered by Rovers fans. With my parents living pretty close by, this was always going to be one of the 'easier' of the 92 to visit and one to look forward to due to the home connections. Note these operate cashless payment. Departmental and college addresses and phone numbers may be found on individual college and departmental websites. Against the front two of Danny Hylton and Kemar Roofe, this had the makings of a very long afternoon, especially as we had lost this reverse fixture 5-1 back on Halloween. There are plans for some more modernisation though albeit minor works. However as I was starting to come out, Oxford took the lead through Liam Sercombe. We travelled on the train direct from Stoke to Oxford on the Cross Country which was okay. We was away in 10 minutes after boarding the coach and the Police escorted us to the motorway, then we was left to make our own way home. 2 additional spaces are reserved for disabled blue badge holders. There will be a 1 surcharge however unless you pay at the window or print your ticket a home. Why give thousands of pounds to a bowling alley at every home game? On the whole, I found the Kassam Stadium to be an enjoyable and largely friendly day out. Weather conditions were perfect for football, and was very enjoyable watch. Souless and incomplete, springs to mind. Parking was also free, which was a very welcomed surprise. (See https://www.oxfordbus.co.uk/services/OXBC/3?date=2022-07-18&direction=outbound), From Oxford Station both the City5 and Stagecoach1 bus services run every 5 minutes to Sandy Lane West. Anti-Social BehaviourOxford United Football Club operates a zero tolerance approach to anti-social behaviour in any form and expects all supporters to treat each other with respect at Grenoble Road. There was just about sufficient car parking, and the advantage is that it is free, but latecomers do have to park behind the Vue Leisure Complex on land that is muddy, unlit and unlined, which I imagine could cause some trouble finding your car after a night game. It was built as a replacement for their previous stadium, the Manor Ground, where they had played their football for 75 years. We parked at the George Arms on Sandford Road, a 15 minute walk away as above. The new ground was hit by numerous problems . Later customers had a long wait for chips but they were nice. There are about 2000 car parking spaces that are free and filled on a first come first served basis. The stewards were okay if little jobs worthy! We were situated in the car park, well that's how it felt, to one end of the North Stand on the side of the pitch. Men in the least deprived area of Oxford outlive those in the most deprived area by an average of 9.3 years. He looked baffled and told me there was nothing outside the turnstiles. I'd seen Leeds play several times at the Manor ground and had been frustrated in recent years by constantly passing signs for the Kassam stadium enroute to games on the south coast so was looking forward to finally getting this one ticked off. One tiny road out of the car park and a lot of cars. c. 1994 ( The Grange and training pitches) 2002 ( The Barn) Construction cost. Then it was off to the Turf Tavern a small pub down an alleyway off Holywell Street where I had hoped to visit before the game. Disappointing to find the ground still has only three stands with an open end with no access for fans behind that goal. In spite of this effort however, fans and press still called it the Kassam Stadium. The home fans didn't sing much until the last quarter of the game. With only four of the current 92 left to do, and none of them near West Yorkshire and with watching Leeds every week, its proving difficult to get over the finishing line. Book a 121 goalkeeping session with us at Oxford United Training ground or a place of your choice. How to get to Peterborough United Training Ground by Bus or Train? - Moovit Game finished 2-0. One good thing about an away ticket is that whilst in theory it is for a designated seat, they let you sit anywhere. Continue along the A34 until you see the stadium. FANS FOOD TIPIf you want something quick and easy, the burgers and the bacon rolls from the van in the south-west corner of the car park are freshly-made, very substantial and exceptionally good. It had a number of television screens showing the early kick off and we were served fairly quickly. The restrictions apply to the wide grass verges as well as the roads. But it was still one of the best 0-0 games I have watched in a long long time. The facilities within and the views of the playing action are excellent, and there is also good leg room. I think quite a few people drive to the ground due to its location and the number of spaces for parking is great but the ability to get away is dreadful. It was a sunny day and we were only going 30 minutes down the road, so it was no hardship whatsoever for us, but if you were in a rush or popping back to somewhere further afield then it might have been a bit less enjoyable. The South Stand on one side is by far the best, having two tiers and looks very impressive for a League Two team, and well filled. This followed a row between the council and former United chairman Darryl Eales in 2016 over the plans for the site. Read about our approach to external linking. Opposite is the single-tiered North Stand, primarily given to away supporters. Postcode: RM6 6DT: West Ham United Fc (Chadwell Heath Training Ground) on a map. The serving areas were very busy so I was glad that I got a cup of tea just before the game started. Bus - Route 5 from the Oxford Bus Company and Route 1 from Stagecoach Services both run to about five minutes from the stadium. We visited the George Inn pub in Littlemore. U18s face Bristol Rovers at home on Saturday at the Oxford United Training Ground (11am) #OUFC. The stands are quite steeply banked and reasonably close to the touch/bye lines. The home side were on top throughout the first half, however, Bradford took a 1-0 lead into half time through a superb strike by Omari Patrick. The journey takes around 40 minutes and then it is a 15 minute walk to the stadium (see, https://www.oxfordbus.co.uk/services/OXBC/5?date=2022-07-18&direction=outbound). In October 2015 a new railway station serving Oxford was opened. I was five rows from the back right next to the home fans, not that far from the half way line. Bmw Uk Vehicle Handover Centre - Oxford - WorldPlaces Swindon Town have never scored at the Kassam Stadium so I was hoping that this goalless streak would end. The new facility, which is on Oxford City Council-owned land, is funded by the City Council using 4.9m of payments from BMW (UK) Manufacturing. Stewards in the ground were really friendly and made for a good afternoons football. Leicester fans had around a third of the North Stand, on one side of the stadium, which was ample enough for the turnout on the evening, Both of the other stands were reasonably full and appreciated the sight of Gary Lineker (fully clothed!) No claustrophobia here. The stewards were friendly and willing to direct fans to their seats. The Referee blew for full time and the reaction from the Green Army was brilliant. Good sized and quality stands but large gaps in corners, giving the weird sensation that you are both at and not at the game, particularly with the large pitch to stand gap. The second half continued with neither side having a major chance, and a break in play for an injury to Dean Parrett meant I decided to quickly use the facilities ahead of a potentially long journey home. Fines will be issued for invalid parking. Iffley Road Sports Centre is a 30 minute walk from the train station or utilise the bus directions below. Visitors travelling from London may like to use theOxford Tube or catch the bus from the train station. I went on one of the supporters coaches from Swindon. The stadium itself looks weird considering its a three-sided ground. CAE London Gatwick - CAE Inc. Oxford United Stadium - Kassam Stadium - Football Tripper Its also got an excellent cocktail selection and plenty of sprits too. All the facilities were fairly standard, had a bacon/onion roll and cup of tea which was fine. For Tuesday night matches note that the last bus back to the city centre is currently at 9:50pm. Supporters should respect the residents only schemes that operate in the nearby streets, as well as the double yellow lines on approach roads. Here are some of our preferred destinations: As is the case with any student town, Oxford has got a number of great places to go for a drink. It was a great "derby-like" atmosphere created by the Gas fans. That last two miles took over 30 minutes to travel. A smoke bomb was thrown into the field of play causing the visibility to temporarily disappear almost entirely. These services are not operated by the football club and are subject to change: please check https://www.oxfordbus.co.uk/servicesfor up to date information before setting off. Carrington Training Centre, sometimes referred to as Carrington, was the training ground of EFL League Two club Bury, leased from Manchester City.The League Two club moved into this complex in early 2015 when previous holders, Manchester City moved into a new 50 million training facility close to its Sportcity home in east Manchester. A nightmare. Oxford is a lovely city and it was a decent game, although a rubbish result for us and another ground ticked off. Have Oxford United and the stadium owners never heard of 'revenue streams'? The most likely development to the ground in the future is the addition of a fourth stand. Inside the stadium our stewards will provide assistance and advice. No noise from the home support! See below for parking arrangement. Both teams are in similar league positions. The away concourse has an accessible toilet (stewards have RADAR keys), and low level counters serving hot and cold food and drink. There is also the option of renting a private driveway near the Kassam Stadium via YourParkingSpace.co.uk. One disappointment is the large gaps in the corners, which sets the stands back from the playing surface and means cold winds whistling through in winter. Another highlight was a bunch of children standing outside the ground in the car park "giving it out" to the away fans, probably the most entertaining part of the game! There is normally a 5-10 minute wait to get out of the car park at the Kassam, but that besides it was an easy ride home and we were back at 'chez Newbury' for the local fireworks display at 7.30pm. It is really rather odd to arrive in the car park and to be able to see into the ground with only a wooden fence in the way. New ground, another awayday and another to tick off my list. Book your seat now to see one of the worlds greatest football teams German giants Bayern Munich! to the right of the away fans as advised by one of your reviewers. Spencer Matthews looks for brother's body on Everest, Saving Private Ryan actor Tom Sizemore dies at 61, Doctors want up to 262 an hour to cover strike, Johnson faces 'punishment' and his 'stitch-up', Sacred coronation oil will be animal-cruelty free. If you do end up arriving late at the stadium and find that the stadium car parks are full, then dont get tempted to park on a grass verge as you may well end up with a parking ticket for your trouble. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: A great night out giving high flying League Two Oxford United a run for their money. He was poor throughout though and baffled both sets of fans and players with some awful decisions. The bus only runs half hourly and takes 40 minutes to get to the ground so allow plenty of time! The news that York could only get a draw against Crawley meaning we remained seven points clear ahead of their trip to Plymouth on Easter Monday gave us even more reason to celebrate. Oxford dominated the first half but MK Dons had a few good chances of their own. Marston Road Sports Ground is a 35 minute walk from the station through University Parks or utilise the bus directions below. As we arrived well on time I engaged in pleasant conversation with programme sellers, fans, and stewards in fact anyone who wants to talk football. The Pompey fans were full of singing as usual, but with the exception of the times when they scored you could have been forgiven for wondering if there were any Oxford supporters there! Lee Williams met with Scott Humphries, the training ground's twenty-five-year-old head groundsman. Had a hot dog recommended. 4 January 2017. and a general wander around town. and the Premier League trophy. If anything is incorrect or you have something to add, please e-mail me at: contact@footballgroundguide.com and Ill update the guide. We couldnt stop chanting for the first 12 minutes bringing 639 fans. There is not much around the ground in terms of pubs and eating establishments, although refreshments inside the stadium are okay, although if there is a large away support, then it can take quite a while to get served. After a clear run round the M25 from Sussex, I arrived earlier than planned at around 12.45. Keep your eye out on the clubs website for details, or in the local paper if you live in the area. At The Manor Ground: Plymouth were on a remarkable run after a terrible start to the season. Nightmare getting to the Kassam Stadium, good once there, nightmare getting away. Oxford Sports Park - Oxford United 5 million ( The Barn) Thorp Arch is the training ground of Leeds United. The Kassam Stadium is quite well signposted from the main routes into Oxford, with brown football signs pointing the way. Visitors to this venue by car are advised to allow plenty of time for parking! How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking? This is a particularly impressive looking stand with police control and press boxes situated at the back. Take the Oxford Bus Company 300 (Park & Ride) towards Pear Tree Park & Ride or the X3bus towardsthe city centre. Good day with the best fans in the league , especially as now every club seems obsessed in trying to force a rivalry with us for some weird reason (Oxford included). There is loads of car parking available at the stadium and it is free but be prepared for a long wait getting out of the car park after the match. Danny Hylton was apparently wrestled to the ground by Stevenage keeper Jamie Jones. Didn't see any pubs in the retail park, so just wondered around outside of the stadium and picked up a match programme before the game. Oxford United were in fine form and had just qualified for the Wembley Checkatrade Final. After two defeats, an away point ground out with considerable effort was most valuable in Martin Ling's opinion.
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