Season Ticket - Beginners guide.

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Season Ticket - Beginners guide.

Post by A.Claret.Fan » Thu Dec 24, 2020 8:38 pm

After moving down South, after 40 years I have return to the nothern climes, albiet to the dark side of the white rose.

Next season I will be getting a season ticket, but which to choose? As there's no info currently available on the official website I turn to UTC.

As I'm of a certain age should I go for the Bob Lord where a lap blanket will not be ridiculed, or maybe the thin air of the windswept Longside upper where the benefit of a Benny & Hot would be appreciated. What's the opinion of the 100 Club, is a pie and pea supper still included?

Any information on cost, availability and preference would be welcome.

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Re: Season Ticket - Beginners guide.

Post by ClaretTony » Thu Dec 24, 2020 8:54 pm

A.Claret.Fan wrote:
Thu Dec 24, 2020 8:38 pm
After moving down South, after 40 years I have return to the nothern climes, albiet to the dark side of the white rose.

Next season I will be getting a season ticket, but which to choose? As there's no info currently available on the official website I turn to UTC.

As I'm of a certain age should I go for the Bob Lord where a lap blanket will not be ridiculed, or maybe the thin air of the windswept Longside upper where the benefit of a Benny & Hot would be appreciated. What's the opinion of the 100 Club, is a pie and pea supper still included?

Any information on cost, availability and preference would be welcome.
Obviously no season tickets on sale now but they have threatened to increase prices next season. If you are of a certain age, i.e. over 65, the most expensive season ticket this season for just a seat was £262 which is Bob Lord and Longside Upper Centre.

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Re: Season Ticket - Beginners guide.

Post by groove » Thu Dec 24, 2020 9:40 pm

Bob Lord Stand. Best seats in the ground.

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Re: Season Ticket - Beginners guide.

Post by dougcollins » Thu Dec 24, 2020 9:45 pm

groove wrote:
Thu Dec 24, 2020 9:40 pm
Bob Lord Stand. Best seats in the ground.
So long as you're not behind a pillock. Sorry, pillar.
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Post by ClaretTony » Thu Dec 24, 2020 9:47 pm

dougcollins wrote:
Thu Dec 24, 2020 9:45 pm
So long as you're not behind a pillock. Sorry, pillar.
Or both 😀

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Re: Season Ticket - Beginners guide.

Post by groove » Thu Dec 24, 2020 9:49 pm

dougcollins wrote:
Thu Dec 24, 2020 9:45 pm
So long as you're not behind a pillock. Sorry, pillar.
Neither can be guaranteed 😀

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Re: Season Ticket - Beginners guide.

Post by JohnMac » Thu Dec 24, 2020 9:54 pm

Longside Upper Block 3 is where I sit. Spectacular view of the game, the beautiful moors and seasonally watching the Cricket :D
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Re: Season Ticket - Beginners guide.

Post by Bosscat » Thu Dec 24, 2020 10:00 pm

groove wrote:
Thu Dec 24, 2020 9:49 pm
Neither can be guaranteed 😀
Cricket Field Stand has pillars ... not sure about the pillocks though cos we sit in JHU 🤭🤭🤭

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Re: Season Ticket - Beginners guide.

Post by A.Claret.Fan » Thu Dec 24, 2020 11:38 pm

ClaretTony wrote:
Thu Dec 24, 2020 8:54 pm
Obviously no season tickets on sale now but they have threatened to increase prices next season. If you are of a certain age, i.e. over 65, the most expensive season ticket this season for just a seat was £262 which is Bob Lord and Longside Upper Centre.
Thanks CT, not quite that far yet but I do like my comforts.

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Re: Season Ticket - Beginners guide.

Post by CBT » Fri Dec 25, 2020 12:49 am

Best view in the whole ground for me would be in or around the executive seats in the Bob lord but the further away you get from them the more likely your view of the pitch will be in some way obscured.
Anywhere in the JHU is great apart from the sun setting late afternoon

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Re: Season Ticket - Beginners guide.

Post by Stalbansclaret » Fri Dec 25, 2020 7:32 am

Towards the back of the JHL is good in that you are undercover (as in dry..not like Donnie Brasco !) and relatively close to the pitch.

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Re: Season Ticket - Beginners guide.

Post by Woodleyclaret » Fri Dec 25, 2020 8:20 am

Back from row G JHU £260 a year absolute bargain
The rain only comes up as far as G row most days. We tried the Bob Lord previously, but the wooden seats played havoc with my bum

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Re: Season Ticket - Beginners guide.

Post by Bosscat » Fri Dec 25, 2020 8:42 am

CBT wrote:
Fri Dec 25, 2020 12:49 am
Best view in the whole ground for me would be in or around the executive seats in the Bob lord but the further away you get from them the more likely your view of the pitch will be in some way obscured.
Anywhere in the JHU is great apart from the sun setting late afternoon
3 games a season 🤭 its Burnley ffs Sunshine pft joking apart 😏 the JHU is a good view ... no obstructions ... we are on Row C ....

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Re: Season Ticket - Beginners guide.

Post by jdrobbo » Fri Dec 25, 2020 9:02 am

A.Claret.Fan wrote:
Thu Dec 24, 2020 8:38 pm
After moving down South, after 40 years I have return to the nothern climes, albiet to the dark side of the white rose.

Next season I will be getting a season ticket, but which to choose? As there's no info currently available on the official website I turn to UTC.

As I'm of a certain age should I go for the Bob Lord where a lap blanket will not be ridiculed, or maybe the thin air of the windswept Longside upper where the benefit of a Benny & Hot would be appreciated. What's the opinion of the 100 Club, is a pie and pea supper still included?

Any information on cost, availability and preference would be welcome.

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Re: Season Ticket - Beginners guide.

Post by MDWat » Fri Dec 25, 2020 11:11 am

Per groove - Bob Lord. Best seats in the house.

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Re: Season Ticket - Beginners guide.

Post by ClaretTony » Fri Dec 25, 2020 12:01 pm

Wouldn’t swap my seat (if I could use it). Longside upper, row G, £262 on direct debit.

Very occasionally get the rain blown in and you have to take a cap when the sun is low. Otherwise perfect and with the added bonus that MDWat is in the Bob Lord. 😀

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Re: Season Ticket - Beginners guide.

Post by Top Claret » Fri Dec 25, 2020 1:06 pm

Sat in all the stands bar the Jimmy Mac. Bob Lord is definitely the best view and stand by far.

James Hargreaves lower you get wet through and the sun is in your eyes early and late season with same applying to the upper stand.

Cricket field is a poor view and the concourse is a nightmare

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