Jets Tight End 2020, Seating view photos from seats at The Valley, section SSE, row A1, home of Charlton Athletic FC. You begin to see the top of the Main Stand jutting above random shops and 1960s flats, whose owners tolerate the stream of football fans swaggering to their match. I did not expect much from the game but the poor free kick decision cost us the break. The West Stand is a double-tiered structure where the Directors Box is and the Players Tunnel, too, which is located a little strangely closer to the corner flag than the halfway line. Charlton had fallen into League One, and came back into the Championship whilst Town had plateaued in English footballs second tier. Some Argyle fans stopped at a beer festival in Deptford. Especially since it is easier for me to get to than an away match to Bury, for instance. On one side of this is a police control box. Gradually, Charlton's pressure relented and Shrewsbury got more involved. My friend told me that in 2006 he played in the World Cup Final against Italy, coming on for Patrick Vieira (which of course will forever be remembered for Monsieur Zidanes headbutt in his last ever professional game). Both trips were by train but the first had an unwanted delay as trains from New Street Birmingham to London were cancelled. After sampling a good few I walked the short distance to Charing Cross to catch the train direct to Charlton. Although Plymouth scored first Charlton soon equalised and had by far the lions share of possession especially in the second half and it was no surprise when they got the winner in the 88th minute. We caught the 5.40pm train and arrived at St Pancras at 6.10pm. I had no real contact with home fans at the ground, especially as they left almost to a man (woman and child) as soon as Town scored the winner in the last but one minute of injury time, leaving 2,500 ecstatic away fans to celebrate. Easy. I had been to The Valley twice before, many years ago in the 1960's when it was almost all uncovered terracing and again about 6 years ago. To find this pub then as youcome out of Charlton Station turn left and at the traffic lights (where the closedAntigallican is on the right) turn left and proceed along Woolwich Road. Take any bus heading towards Woolwich and get off after a few minutes journey, once you have gone under the flyover. The few Charlton fans we saw seemed friendly enough however and a good day was had by all. Fans of Missouri Valley Conference Mens Basketball Tournament Parking who want to be there live can purchase tickets today. Non stop singing and passion from the travelling bantams, it was a fantastic atmosphere. Charlton's support was vocal and they seem a good bunch of supporters, who sadly have been through a lot in the past decade. Why were you looking forward to visiting the Valley football ground? Right in the middle, behind the goal, in the away supporters end. Once we got through the short journey into South London was pretty straight forward. It was an even first half, although Shrewsbury missed a penalty. The home sections were sparsly occupied and aside for a brief part of the game, when the dreaded football drummer decided to make some noise in an attempt to rouse his fellow fans, they weren't audible at all. This was to be a new ground visit for me. A great day out. Getting out the ground was no problem Albeit a walk up the hill to the car in thunder and lightning! Stewards were friendly and, one thing I did notice was that there was a large Police presence for a game where there wasn't a rivalry of any sort and there were only about 5,000 people in attendance. Although the food and beverage kiosks were well manned with staff, queues were still quite long. We sat overlooking the River Thames towards the O2 arena. 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. The well-stocked but slightly cramped club shop is also in this area. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Third, that Charlton sell 7,000 season tickets. I found the stewards to be helpful and pleasant, dealt with a couple of smoke bombs very well, without wading into the fans where they had been set off. Just proceed straight up this road (going across one small roundabout) and at the end, turn left and the pub is just on the left. To the right is the East Stand, a nice modern single tier with red seating with the words The Valley picked out in white. The chippy on Floyd Road was busy so we just headed for a tour of the ground. I loves my away days in London and this was no different. Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the Valley Ground? The away stand is the smallest at the Valley, with a small pie stand/bar with outdoor concourse on the way in. The other three sides looked good and only a lack of people sitting in them made us realise Charlton is a small club. Our seats were in the Central Block of the North Stand Lower Tier behind the goal in Row S, about 20 rows from the very front. I just went straight into the ground and found my seat. We took the 486 bus from near the station to North Greenwich, with no problems. Back on the bus and got off near Charlton station. For those travelling by train, then you could get off at Blackheath (just four minutes journey time from Charlton Railway Station) and go to the pubs there. I'm not even convinced we'll finish this season. The Valley. I was embarrassing his station for making such an elementary mistake. Before kick-off, Chris Powell got a rousing reception from the Charlton Athletic faithful, thanking him for all his efforts as a Player and Manager at the club he managed only one year ago. They are located in South London and by the pure volume of football teams in the general vicinity have a few grudge matches. We left with a couple of minutes to go and got away pretty well. Coming from Braintree in Essex, we set off at 11am getting to Charlton at 12:30pm. We felt totally safe in and around the ground. Underground to Farringdon and overground train to Charlton. My daughter was meeting me for the match. In one corner of the stadium between the Jimmy (South) Seed & East Stands is a large video screen. Anyway whinge over, we made our way up the slope to the bar area on the other side of the stand which was a lot quieter. 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). Out of the ground and back to the Thames Barrier to pick up our car before embarking on the long journey back to Bridlington. Seating view photos from seats at The Valley, section WSM, home of Charlton Athletic FC. In fact it was the most orderly I've ever seen! For that they deserve a good stadium, and they have one which, at League One level, is excellent indeed. We walked past a van selling the usual supporter merchandise, including the now widespread T-shirts emblazoned with Keep Calm And Support Charlton, common all over the UK for almost all football clubs. The ground of the modern era although fully modernised, still retains character. 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. Official Programme 3. The only "bad" side is of course the away end as it's the oldest but it was absolutely packed with very noisy QPR fans so it was still an impressive site. You do get a feeling that maybe the ground is a bit too big for Charlton Athletic. 020 8333 4001 Ticket Office: But it was a two minute walk back to Charlton Railway Station. A lot of other people I knew were sitting behind the pillar, and there view was effected by it. Well worth a visit. Blackheath is a pleasant place to wander around although the pubs can be somewhat on the pricey side. Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the Valley Ground itself? There are two bars either side of the stand and as you enter the ground from the left the first bar will get busy compared to the more hidden bar beyond the stand on the right hand side. But we found it okay and entered the ground shortly after the turnstiles opened at 1.30pm. Between 1905, when the club was formed, and 1919, when The Valley was built . A long wait for abus then two came at the same time! I was planing to drive to Dartford station, then catch the stopping service on the north Kent line to Charlton, as Charlton station is no more than a couple of minutes' walk from the ground. 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. The atmosphere in the away end was quite good. It was a short train journey from Greenwich to Charlton. The other three sides have all been redeveloped with modern stands. We drove down via the M11 and A2. Away fans are housed in the Jimmy Seed (South) Stand at one end of the ground, which is slightly raised above pitch level, making for a generally good view. We opted to make a day trip so arrived very early in order to see some of the sights in Central London, also visiting friends in the west of the city. I travelled by train from Milton Keynes Central and as I had already did the journey a couple of weeks earlier so I was fairly confident with it. Great seat close to touchline. I Don't Know You Meme, I'm not sure if I want to reveal where I think it's best to sit in case I find I can't get a seat there next season! Yes, I would visit the Valley again. Once arrived at London Paddington Station, we ventured onto the London Underground, heading for London Bridge. A very subdued journey home for our coach but the Valley has plenty of character and is a decent enough away day. The pubs in Charlton did not sound anything great so I got off at Greenwich. I had to go to Heathrow afterwards and Charlton station is only 5 mins away and you can use contactless or an Oyster card to travel into London. The Leeds fans were in full voice & the atmosphere was relaxed. He finished well across the keeper. The Valley is a short walk from there. 27,111 v Chelsea I have to point out, as it doesn't seem to have been mentioned in other reviews, that the refreshment area and toilets are open to the elements! This cover is tailor-made to protect your seats from the sharp claws and never-ending hair shed by your furry friend. Like many 'old' grounds, the ground is within a residential area although there were a few shops and a chippy which seemed very popular. We've seen so many games involving our club where the other side would nick an unlikely goal & steal all 3 points. There was a sizeable Police presence and I didn't see any disorder. After a year in this area, I have realised that this is just not the case. In the first half, the teams cancelled each other out. It was a:nice enough place for a drink before the game. We had a good view of the action when the game started; too good, in fact, since Charlton tore the Spireites apart for the first half hour and took a 2-0 lead which looked likely to develop into something embarrassing. the stewards were very friendly they could take some banter and where very helpful and knew their stuff. Charlton started the match brightly and were clearly the best team in the opening half hour. We much enjoyed our day. I travelled down to Charlton on a supporters coach which left Bradford at 1pm. Proceed along the A206 passing the Antigallican pub on your right (the ground and away entrance are diagonally behind this pub). The majority of Charlton fans heading away from the ground head to Charlton Station, where they travel towards Central London and Greenwich, or the other direction into Outer southeast London suburbs such as Woolwich, Plumstead and Abbey Wood. Met and chatted with a number of Charlton fans on London Bridge Station and on the train, all were friendly. George Packman adds; The Club intend to increase the capacity of the Valley to over 40,000. There wasn't really a concourse as such in the away end, which meant away fans had to queue outside for food, which wasn't particularly enjoyable in December. Unfortunately so did the remaining 3000 Baggies fans it seemed. After a stuttering midweek draw against Gillingham, Shrewsbury were looking to get their promotion campaign back on track against a good Charlton team. Free shipping. After the game, I walked back to the Railway Station. Still better than most grounds in League One. Floyd Road, Charlton, SE7 8BL Telephone: This was very poor. Charlton came out swinging; a very one-sided game for the first 10 minutes, from which Shrewsbury came under a lot of pressure. I wonder what Din Quixote would have thought? We had enough chances to have snatched the 3 points but a glaring miss from an open goal 8 yards out summed the game up! The matchday atmosphere was very good, the PA system was excellent and really added to things. The only shame for me was the fact that there were a lot of empty seats around the ground. Always a pleasure to visit the Valley, nice to see a win. Outside the ground, there is a statue of Charltons legendary former goalkeeper Sam Bartram. The Valley is really big by League One standards. 27,111 (all seated) Address: The match was fun, although with some classically Championship frustrating moments, but the atmosphere is welcoming, and The Valley does have a certain character about it. In contrast, the away end was full and raucous, generating considerable noise drowning out the announcer and the noughties rock music. For the main club entrance and car park go straight over the next roundabout, passing a retail park on the left. Expect to be searched on entering the ground and there are two levels to the away stand so ask which path to follow or you may end up in the wrong section/tier. It ended 0-0 and MK Dons probably deserved to win on balance based on the amount of chances they missed. Miami Dolphins 1998 Schedule, Farlight: Explorers, Train was busy on the way back so it might be suggested to wait 45 minutes after the game while the queues go down. 3. Left a couple of minutes before the end due to train connections. See the view from your seat at The valley, page 1. 7. The home support was good for the whole game and it only got better with the goals of course. Kiosk staff very friendly. This was ominous and sure enough, Charlton raced into a 2 goal lead. Easy but as per previous visit, too many police, especially on horses. Id be happy to come back again, certainly, although I expect to have to pay a lot more for the privilege next time. Both trips involved a visit to the London Bridge area because most reviews said there was a lack of pubs near the Valley. Considering the size of the Valley, as a first time visitor you'd be forgiven for not knowing there was a ground nearby, as it's very much nestled within the nearby houses. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: Great day out with family and friends. I hadn't been to the Valley since its redevelopment. I was very impressed upon entering the Valley ground, it's definitely up there with the nicest grounds in League One. 7. The only atmosphere in the ground was made by the Leeds United fans. Near the station is the appropriately named Railway pub. A good day out spoilt by an abject performance by the Derby players. Charlton had more possession, but too many times their attacks lacked the final cutting edge. It is served by Charlton railway station, which is less than a five-minute walk away from the stadium. Went to the Angelstein as recommended by others on this site. I didn't have any dealings with the stewards but they seemed fairly relaxed. In 1992 though, they moved back home. There's a quite small servery for the whole of the stand staffed by friendly but rather inefficient servers. Plenty of buses along this road as route 486 goes to North Greenwich, although these were full after the match. It looks like you're new here. The Valley is a 27,111 capacity sports stadium located in Charlton, London, England and has been the home of Charlton Athletic Football Club since 1992. The older South Stand, behind the goal, is given to away supporters and now looks out of place in its smart surroundings. All was peaceful and the home fans I spoke to were very welcoming. For the Home support, today was a happy Valley something that hasnt happened too often this past season, judging by the fanzine I bought! League One League level: Third Tier Table position: 14 In . So I got myself a burger for an average price. Adidas Tracksuit Green, What did you do before the game pub/chippy home fans friendly? 1. There's a barrier horizontally across the stand so you have to go around to move between the lower and higher sections. I drove to Sidcup and then got the train direct to Charlton station. It was a bustling pub, with a proud bust of Nelson near the door. I travelled by train from my home in Reading. The game itself was a bit of a roller-coaster which Reading did their best not to win. This would result in the Valley becoming totally enclosed and boosting capacity to 37,000. We parked up in Charlton Village car park which holds only around 20 cars and there were a few spaces left luckily when we arrived! This service was very busy with supporters but well organised at the station. As the train station was quite close to the ground we chose to have a drink in the Antigalican pub which welcomes away fans. In between the South and the East Stands is an electronic scoreboard. Just follow the crowds. The away end lets the ground down slightly as whilst still of a decent size, it is smaller and is not attached to the other stands. Whether that was for rival fans or driven by the home supporters opposition for the regime controlling the club I'm not sure. I then had a ten minute walk to our meeting point. This bus link is actually pretty handy and something people heading to/coming from certain areas north of the River Thames, like myself, before and after matches should take more notice of. Required fields are marked *, Please read our Terms and Conditions before submission. Nice and close to the pitch. Certainly I got the impression the whole operation inside & outside the stadium is set up for clubs bringing sub 1000 support & no alternative plans by the Police or club are put in place for the bigger teams. 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. Titans Vs Saints 2015, The away end opposite us (named the Jimmy Seed Stand, in honour of Charltons most successful manager) has a pillar in the very middle of the stand, which must have been very annoying for those Huddersfield fans sat directly behind it, as it was the only pillar present in the entire ground! Like most London grounds Id imagine its problematic if using a car. It was a pleasant caf but I really felt that I was in Albert Square, with Phil Mitchell expecting to walk through the door at any moment. It was busy but they have crowd controls so the platform does not get overcrowded. When it comes to Charlton and their rival clubs, they are a rather bizarre case. When we caught the train from London Bridge, we used the last one we could to get there in good time. I was looking forward to the game because it was a big promotion battle. Packers Seahawks 2014, Which surprise Surprise they scored one. Great value as you could use it on the Tube and Train. Travelling to and from a ground can be a mine field anywhere in the UK, and it did not really affect the day. Got to Charlton Station only to find what was an easy station to get out of earlier was now like a maze to get into after the game as there were barriers up, bridges blocked off with no directions. In addition, there is only one way in/out so if youre sitting on the right side of the stand youre at the back of the queue when leaving. I was quite impressed with the atmosphere at the Valley and I can see why many away fans see it as one of their favourite away days to the capital. It seemed that any player, with any saleable value, was shipped away, and Charlton seemed to be the popular destination. Stewards were friendly, pragmatic and good. However, today there were simply too many people to fit in comfortably, which was one indication the match would be a sell-out. Plus the tickets were cheap for this game and it would be a day out in London at the football with my family. The pub seemed to offer a wide range of food and drink and it is in the tourist trap of Greenwich. However, the home supporters became considerably fed up with the apparent lack of ambition by their team. I returned for the second half. On the more positive side, The Valley had always been a pleasant away day with no problems in the past with the home fans, stewards, or the police, and one can usually enjoy good football chit-chat with the home supporters on the train both before and after the match. It was as smooth and simple as that. There is a row of executive boxes that run across the back of this stand and it has a television gantry suspended beneath its roof. I honestly didnt know whether to dread or look forward to this in the immediate run-up to the game. The most notable thing about the public address system though was not its content but the decibel level, which is the loudest I have ever come across. I've been to the Valley several times so I knew what to expect. Some supporters travel home further to parts of Kent within striking distance of London, such as Slade Green and Dartford, all of which are considered to be strongholds of Charlton support. Vikings Draft Zoom Background, We went on a riverboat from Embankment pier to Greenwich (along with quite a few QPR fans) and stopped off there first for a few hours before we made the short trip to Charlton station which is near the ground and very easy to find. The away end was small compared to the other stands in the ground but it had a good atmosphere. Sidemen FC vs Youtube Allstars. To say it's basic is an understatement! Due to location there's always a good Town following here, which given the acoustics, makes some noise. Driving to the ground was much easier than anticipated and one of our party had received some inside knowledge about parking which we took advantage of and left the car in a nearby megastore car park for free. 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. Food on offer includes a range of Pies; Peppered Steak (4), Chicken Balti (4) and Cheese & Onion Pies (4), These outlets are supplemented by separate hot dog stalls (4 per Hot Dog). The concourse wasn't anything special. Manoir Des Sables, The stewards are friendly but capable of dishing out justice when they need to do so and the home fans seem happy to enjoy the game without indulging in any naughtiness at all. I didn't really get a chance to speak to the home fans but they seemed friendly and jovial enough. On this occasion it was more a case of the stadium being too good for the team that played there! A great friendly micropub. home fans friendly? The away end looked very dated, poor food and drinks service leading to crushes and bumps and bangs trying to get to the toilet. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc.. An excellent choice with nice friendly staff and a free spread of sandwiches, roast potatoes and sausages, which were very well received! It also has a front end to keep . Final score Charlton Athletic 1 Sheffield Wednesday 3. 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. The catering areas were adequate and outside of the stand, but I imagine with a large following it would be quite cramped. Otherwisethere is the Anchor & Hope pub, which is also around a15 minute walk away from the Valley Ground. Charlton fans werent bad, a fairly decent atmosphere for a home game and a decent attendance. Very impressive looking when you first go in, strange seating in the corners opposite the away fans but that's what happens when you mix old with new. Find upcoming concert tour dates, ticket prices and view seating charts for the upcoming EFL Cup concert at The Valley in Charlton, Fittingly Steven Fletcher scored two on St. Andrews Day, while Nuhui grabbed a late third in a game that we were in control of for long periods. The train journey to London was uneventful and it is a short train ride from Cannon Street to Charlton Station and the ground. It was less than a five minute walk to Charlton Railway Station along Valley Grove and Floyd Road. Courtney Brown Facebook, I made my way to the Harp near Trafalgar Square. 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. Just before you arrive near the away end there is a small Fish and Chip shop which seemed very popular judging by the queues. Plus the valley was a new ground for me to visit. Play Before the game looking at our tickets, we didn't think they were going to be good seats. The home supporters seemed friendly and seemed happy to share their pub with Forest Fans. 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. It was then another overground train to Charlton. 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. The only downside was how long the train took to get to Charlton, which, again, isn't particularly fun standing in the freezing cold. I hope that Charltons fortunes improve though; its a good ground thats also almost embarrassingly easy for me to get to, tickets priced competitively (very competitive when you consider its London), and a pleasant ambience. Getting away from the ground was okay. Stephen Ridley Deaf, Stewards also were very friendly. Hopefully next time we visit the home support will be stronger in numbers and more vocal as a result of Charlton resolving their off the field issues. Alternatively, alcohol is available in the away end in the form of; John Smiths (4 pint), Fosters (4 pint), Bulmers Cider (4 bottle 330ml) & White Wine (4.50 miniature bottle). My daughter drove to our meeting point, the Millennium Leisure Park from Essex. Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the Valley Football Ground? Justine Frischmann Ian Faloona, We had been pushing hard for a goal throughout the half and were finally rewarded when Tim Dieng scored two minutes before the break. Despite having called The Valley home since 1919, Charlton Athletic have had something of a love-hate relationship with their purpose-built stadium. Etapa 9 Vuelta Espaa 2019, It's pretty old, red corrugated sheeting galore; but a very good 'old-school' stand from which a good atmosphere can be generated. Use the calendar of events located above to search an artist, team or venue to find theconcert,sporting event, ortheatrical performanceyou are looking to attend.Our site is designed to provide you with a worry-free The Valley ticket buying experience. Metropolitan line from North Harrow to Finchley Road, Jubilee Line to North Greenwich Stationer then Bus to ground. It was also former MK Dons manager Karl Robinson's first game in charge of The Addicks, just a day after we had appointed boss Robbie Neilson. Seats 3/10 I'm 6"3 and the seats are so close together I could barely sit properly. Only a short stop in the club shop. Apparently the Club's Chief Executive had previously remarked that 2% of Charlton fans were unhappy with club, so this was in response to this. Very annoying it is as well. Things had dramatically changed over the next decade. I wish football clubs all over the country could do this more often to tempt back disillusioned supporters and encourage youngsters to become passionate about our National Game. It welcomes away supporters and also has 21 accommodation rooms. It was difficult to tell quite where the fan base comes from, although there were many coaches that had travelled up from Kent for the game. by | Sep 22, 2020 | Uncategorized | 0 comments. The story of how the supporters got involved in local politics, gaining some 15,000 votes in local elections to force through the processes needed to get the club back to the Valley is one of the greatest untold stories in English soccer, and Im always mindful of that when I enter this stadium ; a good stadium too that wouldnt exist otherwise. 112 x 73 yards Pitch Type: How Many Super Bowls Have The Chiefs Won, 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. With a stop on the way at a service station for 45 minutes, the journey took five hours, reaching the Valley Stadium at 6:45pm. It was a mild and sunny September evening, and I did not have any time commitments. Chesterfield were much more up for the game now and pressed forward encouragingly. 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