Quote: Smooth Stu "We could only get to our seats via a door through the bar. This door was guarded by security, and no alcohol was allowed through the door.
It's very similar to the Stoop, just a lot smaller. Do you think the bar and toilets in the West Stand could cope with three thousand fans?'"
We asked the steward in the Amber Lounge if we could take our beer in a plastic glass to the West Stand, he said yes. When we got to the turnstile another steward told us we couldn't take it in with us and asked us to drink up. Already dropped an e-mail to the commercial manager at the Hive, hopefully they'll come up with a consistent policy and get all the staff on-message.
Overall I liked the ground. Good view, good food, good beer.
I'm as p*ssed off as anyone else with what's gone down these past few years, but I'm prepared to give the Hive a go.