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| PC Plum has been doing a little more ‘helpful’ investigation, visiting the Hive yesterday for the visit of Alfreton Town. I met up with a mate of mine who has been watching the Bees (and the odd Broncos game) for years and I chanced upon one current and one lapsed Bronco fan on the visit. Bear in mind the crowd was 1400, so possibly not too dissimilar to our potential crowds (?) and the stadium capacity of over 5000. Also, the set up might be different for us.
Access – I drove and the road network serving the groundis pretty decent, about 10mins from either the A1 or M1/M25. Cannons Park tube is within a very easy walk and Mill Hill Broadway a bus drive or brisk half hour on foot. (Marks: 8/10)
Parking - Plenty of parking at the ground. There are parking places set aside for Premium Members at Barnet for which they pay more (but doesn’t strike me they get much value) and a general parking area. You pass through a barrier and have to buy a token for £5 from the shop. Not really a great issue. I got away on the stroke of full time so simple exit (Marks: 6/10)
Layout - Very simple. Access to both stand and home terrace is local to car park and the away section at the other end. There is a ticket office also on hand. Pay on the gate West Stand Premium £23, West Stand General £20, Terrace £16(?), East Stand £23(?), not clear on concessions, I think £5. My mate is on the membership scheme for which he pays £29/month (£2/month concess) and can watch all the games played each month. I have no idea how it will work for Broncos. (Marks: 8/10)
Refreshments - There appeared to be enough outlets for snacks and drinks, one serving each area and one or two outside. There didn’t appear to be too many queues before the game, but I have heard complaints about service etc. There is a decent, well-appointed bar under the West Stand (nominally only available to Premium Members but I walked in). TVs, seating, a shorter version of the long bar at Quins. On the East Stand there is another bar which I have been to on a non-match day. Really nicely done up. I can’t comment on quality of food or beer (sorry !) (Marks: 7/10)
Stand / view: Really good view from the West Stand, I was high up centre line, perfect for rugby league. Terracing at either end, small stand opposite, really good IMO. The away fans are segregated in the stand and the terracing (they have their own refreshments, etc.) – I hope this is the case for the Broncos. Modern stand, so prefab, plenty of banging on the panels and stamping of feet, making for a decent atmosphere. (Marks: 9/10)
Stewarding: Plenty of stewarding inside and outside ground. Very helpful and visible. I didn’t show a ticket and got into Premium section unquestioned – remind you of anywhere !!! (Marks: 5/10)
General stuff: Excellent tannoy system, and announcer positioned behind dug outs so full and clear updates on subs, teams, etc. Floodlights excellent.
Concerns: How a rugby league pitch fit on a football pitch with proximity of hoardings etc. but it’s been done before so guess it’s not an issue. No score board.
On the whole a really good experience and I sat with my Broncos hat on thinking this won’t be too bad (subject to what happens on the field). I would urge anyone who is in two minds to give it a go; I don’t think you will be disappointed.
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| Great info and reconnaissance!Thanks PC Plum!Plus a Barnet win yesterday as well!I'll be supporting Barnet and Broncos this year.The more Broncos kitted fans at Barnet games the greater the possibility that it may endear us to our new big brother.
As you said, fingers crossed we get some Barnet fans to Broncos games as well. Amongst the doom and gloom, sometimes persistent doom and gloom, it's time to focus on the positives and look forward to our new home-with a potential to become a permanent home for years to come!
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