Inspiral Spirites

What a jolly affair at the Proact Stadium! I did enjoy this afternoon of football. Last game of the season, a favourite player (with the locals) retiring and a few goals. We even got some sunshine between the clouds and rain.

A new stadium with new stadium prices. Tea was two quid and a seat in the sun was £21. I parked in a town centre car park for £3.50 and a 25 minute walk up to the retail park where this ground is situated. Half time was a hoot as several stag parties were on the pitch to take shots at one of the cross bars while elsewhere various awards were being handed out.
A few times during the match the crowd stood to applaud but I couldn't always work out why?  It was nothing to do with what was happening on the pitch. Anyway good day out recommend a visit.

Fleeting Joy at Highbury

On the edge of Lancashire tucked away in a corner is the new Highbury. A pleasant little ground with a lovely stand of some uniqueness and three small standard affairs. I found the ground after a detour to the ferry point and parked on the street. A quick queue at a very efficient ticket office and I joined a few early faithful locals.

Tea and a hot dog quickly filled a hole; and cheap tea t £1.20. At half time I had tray of chips in an effort to keep me warm again efficient service. I am afraid on the pitch the Town were not fairing well and Rochdale were on top from the start. The locals around me weren't overly impressed but pretty quiet. Though there was a drum in the crowd somewhere that occasionally erupted into life.
My seat had cost me a modest £16 and I think advance prices were even cheaper. For a recently promoted to the League club Fleetwood have a great set up; sensibly sized, excellent quality and some decent support. On a cold day with little much hanging on the result the crowd mustered mere tens short of three thousand. The visitors seem to number several hundred split evenly between those standing and seating. Most locals were seated but then the bigger stands, on the sides, are all seated.
With Blackpool nearby I can see visiting fans making a full weekend of it but I was happy with my day trip. Worth a trip to this pleasant enough corner of England.