we got dropped off in the town centre and went in Lloyds bar and Wetherspoons there was a good mix of fans in them both then we had a 5 mins walk to the ground over the new bridge.the ground itself is very good but certainly needs the cladding finishing off but all in all far better than K Rd.

Who are the Peasley Cross Partnership ? Wanting to charge a fiver to park on the Queen's highway. Gangsters no doubt.

Stadium should have been built where Tesco got located to make it just a bit nearer to the town centre, like we did with The HJ. But a much better location than Knowsley Road as it was only a short walk into town and of course it's great to have modern facilities.

They do need that cladding though as it was a bit windy and cold at times (I wouldn't like to be there when it rains) and of course it looks unfinished.

Stadium is ok, but spoilt by the wind. Did the Saints board run out of cash as it looks half finished ?

The big concern about last night though was the pre-match entertainment. What the hell was going on ? From the small parts that were legible I got the impression they were singing about Typhoo Tea ?

Credit to Saints on the admission price for kids too. I had a ticket which I paid £18.50 for from Warrington and I understood that it would be £20 on the turnstile (which it was). As this is exactly the same pricing as our terraces I assumed it would be the same for kids, so when I took a ticketless 12 year old lad with me I thought I would have to pay the £14 it costs me to get him into the South Stand on a match day. I was therefore delighted to get to the turnstile and discover it was only a fiver! Warrington please take note!

Yeah, but we all know what happens when you sell cheap tickets

I heard that it was supposed to have cladding all the way round but because the roof came off pre-season they couldn't finish it.

Also it was rather funny when the electrician was needed for the control room and a fan shouted they haven't payed the bill

Thoroughly enjoyed it and liked the stadium design, (obviously the game helps), but, some of the openness, as opposed to it being unfinished doesnt help contain the atmosphere.

Easy drive from M62, parked in Chalon Way multi storey only a pound and an easy walk to the ground. Noticed a few pubs that might be worth visiting next time to let the traffic 'go' after the game as we were on 12th floor.

If I was being really picky, the walk past Tesco and across THE bridge was a bit tight esp after match when larger numbers approached at the same time.

Nice ground, easy parking, no trouble, no underlying threat of trouble, nice experience, friendly staff, impressed.

It's a totally different experience in the piddling rain. Trust me, soaked was an understatement at the England game when I was queuing for ale. So overall, first experience has ruined my opinion of it. The grounds turd and unfinished. Although last night was better due to the dry conditions, bigger attendance and better atmosphere.

Still no HJ though, regardless of how many it holds.

Instead of using the bridge it's easier to follow the road next to the East stand up to the roundabout and turn left into Parr St to Chalon Way car park. www.sthelens.gov.uk/media/207883 ... l_plan.pdf

Instead of using the bridge it's easier to follow the road next to the East stand up to the roundabout and turn left into Parr St to Chalon Way car park. www.sthelens.gov.uk/media/207883 ... l_plan.pdf

Once the cladding is up the atmosphere should improve. Beyond that, why would you say the HJ is better? The facilities are better at Saints ground, the view of the pitch is excellent from anywhere in the ground as well.

Same for me. Really enjoyed the night, good atmosphere and a quality controlled performance from us.

It's miles better than the HJ.

I prefer the HJ to the all seater KCs, DWs and Galpharms of this world, but Langtree Park is a big improvement.