Stewards we very helpful and friendly. The Club offers a version of the programme, specifically for away fans. I was taking my lad to his first ever Southend game. The George is a lovely little pub located halfway between the stadium and the centre of Oxford. I had time to have a quick pint in the bar which is directly underneath the Main Stand and enjoyed a chat with a couple of very friendly Oxford fans. A smoke bomb was thrown into the field of play causing the visibility to temporarily disappear almost entirely. Its a bizarre looking ground due to it only having three sides, the end behind one goal is nothing but wooden perimeter boards which is very odd. They dont categorise their games, but they do charge different amounts depending on your age and for different parts of the ground. Nice guy. We have a long association with Oxford United and look forward to an even closure relationship in the future.. I enjoy the day regardless of the result. This was not Argyle's best recent performance but they managed to get ball three points. If you use what3words, you can find the precise . The sports park, which is across 39 acres of land, will feature new football, cricket and softball pitches, practice areas, a pavilion and changing rooms for the public. There is normally a 5-10 minute wait to get out of the car park at the Kassam, but that besides it was an easy ride home and we were back at 'chez Newbury' for the local fireworks display at 7.30pm. FA Cup 6th Round, February 29th, 1964. It was wet and dismal to say the least. Disappointing to find the ground still has only three stands with an open end with no access for fans behind that goal. Oxford Handbook of Psychiatry by David Semple, Roger Smyth (2013) 3rd For Satnavs, use postcode OX4 4XP. 5 Sandford Road, Oxford, OX4 4PU (01865 779 341). Fantastic to have Brian Wood MC - Oxford United Official | Facebook I wasn't looking forward to this game at all given the fact we had lost our previous five league matches, were conceding goals for fun and had one of our main centre-backs suspended. Lost 2-1. Argyle didnt start that well and seemed to struggle to match the attacking flair of the previous Tuesday night, passes were going astray. Dave Langford a visiting Northampton Town fan tells me; I found a small local pub called the George Inn, situated in Littlemore just off the ring road (not far from Sainsburys). Opened. Even better I hit the crossbar twice at half time! Enter the address, city, state, province, or country into the search field above to locate a mailing address or find a package's origin. Had a few beers in the hotel waiting for a mate who sadly was delayed so Frankie & Benny's was rammed by the time we got there, so had a couple of drinks and made do with a burger in the ground. There is also on the complex a Chinese buffet restaurant called Oxy Oriental, as well as a fish and chip shop called the Ozone Plaice. Offsite Parking There is some road parking near the ground with spaces between the stadium and the Watlington Road roundabout. SmokingThe stadium is a smoke-free zone: and smoking or the use of electronic cigarettes is not permitted inside the stadium. Although I hit it twice out of four shots, I didn't win a prize. Full Time Result: Oxford United 1-1 Stevenage This elevates it in my estimation and the fact that one end is open (a West Stand never having been built), makes it unusual amongst British stadia. After a good start to the season, the Bantams were in good form. This gives the ground a rather weird appearance as if it has just been dumped in the middle of a huge car park. Kevin Hulbert (Port Vale fan). Normally I would be looking forward to the trip, but not this time around. Visitors travelling from London may like to use theOxford Tube or catch the bus from the train station. Refueling Bar at Gravitee Golf (1stfloor): bar and pizzas, hotdogs. At the previous home match, against local rivals Swindon Town, things had gone a bit pear shaped so they were determined that a sell out away crowd from London were not going to catch them out two matches running. Swindon Town have never scored at the Kassam Stadium so I was hoping that this goalless streak would end. How the Oxford fans put up with that each home game is beyond me as I wouldn't want to do it. 22,750 v Preston North End Oxford United set to run Horspath training ground - BBC News I then went to the nearby St Aldgate's Tavern to celebrate. It was very amusing for the away contingent when he slipped over the ball in front of us. Although the positioning of the away fans meant we didn't see that until the highlights afterwards showed it, even though Hylton was clearly backing in to the keeper looking for a foul so a harsh penalty in our opinion. We couldnt stop chanting for the first 12 minutes bringing 639 fans. Access to the sports centre is via thepedestrian entrance from the Iffley Road (almost opposite Marston Street) Pederstrians have priority on this route but considerate cyclists are permitted. The Kassam Stadium is the largest venue in Oxford for conferences, exhibitions, events and meetings. I saw an earlier post commenting on the good seating legroom in the stands, which may be true if you can sit, but if the away following all watch standing up, good legroom is rather pointless. Keep an eye out for the single lane right turn into Iffley Road Sports Centre (the second right hand turn after Bannister close). Although for some high profile matches the Club opt not to sell any. We drove from Milton Keynes and the journey took us a little over an hour, a fairly straightforward journey with not much traffic either. 3) The Kassam Stadium is a ground I've not been to but I had been to the old "Manor Ground" 4) It was on Boxing Day and I try to get a match in as I'm not able get to many Saturday matches. It has taken a lot of hard work to get to this stage; not just over the last few years but also historically because the club never really had a permanent base until they got back into the Football League in 2010. What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly? There is a roundabout by the second entrance, which will take you back to the first entrance if the other half is full. The game was okay. I was surprised how close I was. Throughout your matchday, Oxford Uniteds approachable staff will be happy to help with any queries you may have. Picture: OUFC OXFORD United's training ground has been rebranded the Bangkok Glass. Oxford United training ground rebranded in deal with Bangkok Glass The second half continued with neither side having a major chance, and a break in play for an injury to Dean Parrett meant I decided to quickly use the facilities ahead of a potentially long journey home. This made it difficult to locate our car as the car park is very big. The home fans were very quiet until Oxford scored. A three sided ground is always going to be a bit odd. The Pompey fans were full of singing as usual, but with the exception of the times when they scored you could have been forgiven for wondering if there were any Oxford supporters there! As a Torquay United fan of far too many years and living in Berkshire this is a relatively easy trip. The congestion was abysmal, the lack of traffic management (by lack of I mean, there wasn't any! For Tuesday night matches note that the last bus back to the city centre is currently at 9:50pm. League One Oxford United recently beat Premier League side West Ham United in the Carabao Cup, The park, which includes 16 football pitches of various sizes, two cricket pitches and softball facilities, is said to be "opening soon" to the public. Saturday, November 10th, 2012, 3pm The Kassam Stadium is a very nice and purposeful ground. The number of pitches at the site has been increased by making more efficient use of the space to accommodate Oxford United, which will have exclusive use of four full-sized pitches and two goalkeeper training areas, as well as space to build a new pavilion. See below for parking arrangement. Oxford were the better side and frankly deserved to win today. Grenoble Road, Oxford, OX4 4XP Telephone: I took the supporters coach which left at 8:45am and arrived at Oxford around 1:20pm. This issue causes more aggro at Charlton away matches than any other, when people don't sit in the right seat. after senior councillors agreed the Mini plant could expand. 2 additional spaces are reserved for disabled blue badge holders. Read about our approach to external linking. The huge police presence in the car park makes it feel like a safe place for a game of football. The U's Year Ground Opened: Gary Parker (Doing the 92), I have been trying to tick this one off the 92 for several years and despite living in Swindon which isnt that far away, I have never quite managed to get there to watch my 2nd team (Exeter City) so at last a midweek game that I was able to get to and get it ticked of the list. Stadium and the game itself were good, but the bland location and the home fans rather left more to be desired. Instead he directed me to the nearby bowling alley. Team were great and fans were great. This wasn't. Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: Nene Park Academy; Herlington Centre; Peterborough. Had a good trip overall to the Kassam Stadium and ticked another ground off. Oxford University Press 198 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10016 USA. New ground, another awayday and another to tick off my list. No Shirt Sponsors: At the one end is the Oxford Mail Stand, which is also single tiered. 12,500 (all seated) Address: On arrival the ground looks good with a bronze looking figure of a bull which is impressive and offers a good point for photographs adjacent to the car park. Away fans are normally housed on one side of the North Stand, towards the open end of the ground. Also be careful with the car park. We arrived quite early, so we headed into the Hollywood Bowl bar where they were screening the Arsenal game. I thought the stewarding was excellent, not at all heavy handed; and when there was a problem it was dealt with tactfully but firmly, so well done that team. BBC South Live - BBC News Other services from the city centre which stop a short 5-10 minute walk away from the ground are Stagecoach routes 12 (at Plover Drive in Greater Leys) and 16 (at Carpenter Close in Minchery Farm). Address: TRAINING GROUND, Isherwood Road, Carrington, Manchester, M31 4BH: Car Park: Yes: Car Park Capacity: 200: Management Type: Sport Club: Management Group: . The losses were blamed on a gypsy curse placed on the ground by a man who had been evicted during its construction. An idea was floated of a team Thames Valley Royals being created through a coming together of Reading and Oxford. After a clear run round the M25 from Sussex, I arrived earlier than planned at around 12.45. Park in the housing estate behind the stadium. Sue and Michael run fan stalls outside the main reception doors of the South Stand. With space for up to 600 people they can handle pretty much anything you throw at them. The game itself was entertaining particularly as Southend scored twice in the first half to take control. Thorp Arch (training ground) - Wikipedia The next talking point came in added time onto the first half. Who doesn't love the FA Cup? Some are tailored for researchers; some are for all staff:People and Organisational Development (POD): personal and professional development for all staff, including for those teachingThe Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL): offering a range of courses, support and services, for From Central London take the A4 to the M4 then the M40. Shocking picture shows aftermath of collision between cyclist and bus, Oxford: Shocking picture after collision between cyclist and bus, 'Vendetta' against Jeremy Clarkson's farm, outgoing councillor says, Rapist who filmed assault on sleeping victim jailed. Those in the know would get there really early and get a space near the leisure complex. Ray Houghton, Billy Hamilton and John Aldridge show their home crowd the Milk Cup, which Oxford United had won in April, after the 3-0 win over Arsenal meant they stayed up. Entry into the away stand which is shared with home fans was quick and after a quick stop for some tea I headed to my seat. The German company agreed to fund the 4.9m sports complex on council land after senior councillors agreed the Mini plant could expand. There are no user comments for this listing. I was a little concerned about the distance between us and the exits, but I guess in an emergency you would go on the pitch, it just meant a half time comfort break was not worth the effort. Why give thousands of pounds to a bowling alley at every home game? Speak to a steward if you need to use this facility, or to find out more contact our Disability Liaison Officer ataylor@oufc.co.uk, For further information for disabled supporters,CLICK HERE. A long drive from Lincolnshire but found the ground okay. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Game was surprisingly high quality though, with nice football being played all over. The OX postcode area, also known as the Oxford postcode area, is a group of 26 postcode districts in south-central England, within 17 post towns.These cover most of Oxfordshire (including Oxford, Banbury, Abingdon, Bicester, Witney, Didcot, Carterton, Kidlington, Thame, Wantage, Wallingford, Chipping Norton, Chinnor, Woodstock, Watlington, Bampton and Burford), plus very small parts of . There was quite the bottle-neck in getting away from the ground. University Parks is a public park which is managed by the University and has sports pitches managed by Oxford University Sport within it. Although modern it is less 'flat-pack' than a lot of its peers and enjoys a nice open aspect without that hemmed in feeling. Taxi - A taxi from the train station to the ground will take just over fifteen minutes and cost about 20. I can see the glare from the sun being an issue for away fans due to stadium design on sunny days, as we are in a protracted spell of unsettled weather this wasn't an issue today! The ground looked above my expectation, however it was let down with no stand at the one end. I'd been to Oxford (both the Kassam Stadium and the old Manor Ground) several times before , and we normally win more than we lose, so a no-brainer. OXFORD UNITED FACTS Ground: Kassam Stadium Capacity: 12,500 Address: Grenoble Road, Oxford, OX4 4XP Telephone no: 01865 337500 Year opened: 2001 Official website: www.oufc.co.uk Twitter: @OUFCOfficial Facebook: oufcofficial Instagram: @oufcofficial YouTube: OxfordUnitedOfficial iFollow audio and video: www.oufc.co.uk/ifollow This was the first away ground I have done this season given that Bury are.ahem buried. Are Iranian schoolgirls being poisoned by toxic gas? Carey also had a good chance of his own which deflected wide. All Bundesliga matches at their iconic 75,000 capacity Allianz Arena are sold-out, but Nickes.Com can put together your perfect dream trip to see them play fellow German giants Schalke 04 in February 2018! The club has been in discussions with current leaseholders . The game itself was very good. Another couple of pubs 'The Bear' and 'Chequers' before getting the bus to ground. It was decided in 1995 that Oxford United would leave the Manor Ground, with the cramped and out-dated stadium no longer suitable for the club take itself to the next level. Adults 20, Over 65s/Under 22s/Students 14, Under 18s 8, Under 13s 6, Under 7s Free** Attendance: 7,980 (262 away supporters). Our brand new state-of-the-art Gatwick training facility is approximately three miles from Gatwick airport and is located on Manor Royal Business District. Telephone: +44 1865 270000 Fax: +44 1865 270708 The University of Oxford is not a campus university and our colleges, departments and other constituent units are to be found throughout the city of Oxford, rather than on one central site. This wasn't helped at one point when it looked as if the home team were running out of balls! This caf come bar has a good selection of bottled and draught beers. It departs from bus stop S2 which is located in Speedwell Street in the City Centre. A ground that I'd looked forward to going to for quite a while rather let me down. It is really rather odd to arrive in the car park and to be able to see into the ground with only a wooden fence in the way. Please note there is limited free parking on site for cars and minibuses only. The ground interested me more, but couldn't understand where the missing stand is? I like visiting new grounds and the Kassam Stadium Oxford was to be my 49th ground visited. Saturday, April 28th, 2012, 3pm The atmosphere was great from the Argyle fans throughout the game and the Oxford fans could be heard at times too, although there were only about 6,500 of them. Oxford United are set to secure management of their training ground after being overlooked by the council during the site's development. The home fans appeared to be friendly and both sets of fans were mixing freely and happily at The Priory pub outside the ground. Obviously, by Rovers winning 2-0, I enjoyed the game, but despite the efforts of the Rovers fans, it was like watching football in a cathedral. Official Programme 3 Each of the stands is of a good size, are all seated, covered and are roughly of the same height. However, the game made up for it, Oxford played some great football and were worthy 3-0 winners. The nearest train station is Oxford. I'd seen Leeds play several times at the Manor ground and had been frustrated in recent years by constantly passing signs for the Kassam stadium enroute to games on the south coast so was looking forward to finally getting this one ticked off. Across the road from the car park is the Ozone complex. The total attendance was 9,356 which is a credit for Oxford United at this level. The Kassam Stadium is a nice ground. A nightmare. Before the game started there was a minute's silence to remember the human sacrifice of two World Wars. There are about 2000 car parking spaces that are free and filled on a first come first served basis. Oxford showed enough quality to suggest they should cope well enough with the demands of League 1. So, any ones guess then! The stewarding was a little controversial at this match, many felt it was way to heavy handed. This has a huge bar where home and way fans mixed quite happily watching the early match on the big screens. We offer a full range of pitches for training and tournaments including Six 3G pitches for five-a side There were lots of fans from both teams about and it seemed to be a friendly place. One of the principle aims of the City Council is to tackle inequality across Oxford, particularly in health. Our journey on the coach with East Bierley Bantams was pretty straightforward with little traffic so we arrived in good time, there is a huge car park next to the stadium so we're straight into the stadium from the coach. Once on the coached the Police escorted us out of Oxford onto the A420 for the short trip home back to Swindon. Coach drivers must drop-off on Marston Road and park at the dedicated council coach parking provision at: TheUniversity of Oxford websitecarries awealthof information on getting to Oxford and visiting both the city and the Universityin general. Our fans and theirs were very good all game. I went on a supporters coach from Braintree. The club shop is located behind the VUE cinema, opposite the entrance to the overflow car park. Parking was free and plenty of spaces behind the open end at ground i.e. Cycle racks are located adjacent to the athletics track (accessed via the pool footpath) and the area of the carpark nearest reception. The serving areas were very busy so I was glad that I got a cup of tea just before the game started. The away fans are placed in the side stand at the open end and it can be a bit open to the elements. It has only has three sides and one side and the home end are identical in style with only the Main Stand having an upper tier. The Kassam Stadium is okay. It was a pretty smooth and easy journey. Your trip would not be complete without a copy of our award-winning programme, which has excellent in-depth features on the visiting team. Located in the village of Thorp Arch, near the town of Wetherby, the site covers 12.1 hectares. Oxford United, Fusion Lifestyle and Oxford City Council have reached an agreement for Oxford Sports Park to become the new home of Oxford Uniteds training facility. On arrival at the Kassam the coach was directed to park up in the large car park behind the open end. Strangely, there were bouncers on one set of doors but not the other set further down the building which gave access to the same bar. Good sized and quality stands but large gaps in corners, giving the weird sensation that you are both at and not at the game, particularly with the large pitch to stand gap. Here are some of our preferred destinations: As is the case with any student town, Oxford has got a number of great places to go for a drink. Your email address will not be published. Men in the least deprived area of Oxford outlive those in the most deprived area by an average of 9.3 years. Address: Roman Way, Cowley Zip code: OX4 2RY City: Oxford, Oxfordshire Capacity: 1000 Surface: grass A team member will be available to talk to you from. Alternatively, please email ifollow@efl.com - note that live chat is recommended for the quickest response on a matchday. In the event the away end was over crowded so it would seem that the duplicate tickets and the original tickets had been used to admit fans. In October 2015 a new railway station serving Oxford was opened. Leicester kept their composure to win 2-1 and could perhaps have won the game by a wider margin. The stewards were okay if little jobs worthy! I seem to curse the game, they've lost at least the last 5 I've been to! The Atkinson family have a close history with Oxford United. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc.. Most of the chants and singing were were from the away section, but I guess the home fans didn't have much to sing about! Right next to the ground is this Hampton hotel that has a business centre, a snack bar and a restaurant as well as a lounge. Oxford Sports Park will provide fantastic new facilities for people of all ages to get into sport in Oxford, but I think this new partnership, with community teams training right next to Oxford Uniteds stars, will be particularly impactful and inspiring for the citys children. More exits would speed this up. Supporters coaches Away coaches and minibuses should head to Car Park B1 via the main entrance, where they be directed to park in a designated area, please follow stewards directions. Lee Williams met with Scott Humphries, the training ground's twenty-five-year-old head groundsman. Plymouth were on a remarkable run after a terrible start to the season. to the right of the away fans as advised by one of your reviewers. Oxford United v Port Vale At least having three sides makes it easier to ensure your car is still in the car park, however I did count five balls hitting windscreens during the coerce of the warm-up and the game, so it did make me wonder how many cars get damaged during the season. League Two After two defeats, an away point ground out with considerable effort was most valuable in Martin Ling's opinion. If I get the opportunity to go again I definitely will. At the Memorial Stadium in Bristol, by 1pm the place is bopping multiple bars, all pints 3 before 1.30pm, multiple food outlets, friends and families gathering, face painting, kids activities, etc.. Oxford United should take note. So far I have managed all 65 grounds watching either Tottenham or Exeter, and taken my time, I have now decided to finish the 92 in the next two years so have abandoned that plan and will be taking in some neutral games, starting at Brighton in 3 weeks time. I like to visit new stadiums and I heard that Oxford had a good ground. If you arrive at Oxford Parkway (OXP) we suggest you take a connecting train to Oxford. The new 4.9m sports park, in Horspath Road, will be home for all Oxford United's outdoor training, including for the first team, under 18s and academy. Before the game we had something to eat at a leisure and bowling complex outside the ground. We went a bit sloppy after that but won 4-2 in the end. Please contact mwalton@oufc.co.uk. The 24-acre site of the Oxford Sports and Social Club and Oxford Cricket Club has been United's training ground for six years. They will be escorted out of the ground after the game, usually shortly after the final whistle. Cash Machine A cash machine is located beside the VUE cinema. Read about our approach to external linking. There was great vocal support from the home supporters who really got behind their team. Argyle defended deeper the longer the second half went on and survived a few scares including a sustained period of pressure around ten minutes from the end. Both sets of fans generated a pretty good atmosphere considering the game was a fairly dull 1-1 draw. The closest SatNav postcode for the sports ground is OX3 0HJ or you can use the interactive map above to plan your route. The views are good, the seats comfortable enough and there are no supporting pillars to get in the way.

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