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By Football Tripper Last Updated: July 14, 2019. They are my favourite type of ground. If anything is incorrect or you have something to add, please e-mail me at: [email protected] and I'll update the guide. The stewards were friendly, and the loos fairly clean and spacious. The ground has an old-style atmosphere which I would attribute to the steep terracing behind one of the goals. I had hoped to visit St James Park a couple of years ago when Exeter drew my lot, Liverpool, in the third round but some bright spark wanted it on Friday night television! As it is, I really don’t want to go there again as it means we will not go up. The entrance to the players' changing rooms in the Old Grandstand. At that point the stadium had one grandstand in the west and terracing/embankments on remaining sides. Its always great to see your team win away from home, yet I felt a tinge of sympathy with the home fans as they sang their hearts out, and complete with drums a plenty on the home terrace they made a great atmosphere, so I hope they stay up come the end of season shakedown. Having recently moved to Exeter for work reasons, I wanted to visit the city’s football club to catch some local football action before the end of the 2010-2011 season. For a team trying to stave off relegation, and losing for the majority of the match, they rarely let up a noisy barrage of support. Got a great photo you'd like to share with our members? Indeed, both Stoke and Reading refused to play FA Cup matches there for this very reason. To install click the Add extension button. The toilets were the worst I’ve ever seen and it rained heavily in the 2nd half so all in all this was a game to forget. It’s just a short walk to local shopping centres, too. The terrace section is uncovered and thus can be cold during the Winter fixtures with some fans reporting of poor views of the pitch due to the way the stand is almost “sunken” into the ground. A year afterwards in 1921 the club were able to outright acquire the land after selling Dick Pym to Bolton which put the club in a strong financial position for most of the 20th century with modest expansions occurring as required. Payments taken through PayPal or credit/debit card. The remaining side was an old looking stand with unusual floodlights across the top of it. Although I would go again, it would mean we failed to win the play-off's. Historical grounds can be chosen as well. It would probably have been fine had I not been delayed on the drive in. I had arrived beside the family stand sponsored by the local bus company, with netting around the edge of the ground to stop stray balls flying into the steep railway valley beside the ground. The majority of food options are located on Old Tiverton Road which runs to the East of the stadium. As you come out of the main station entrance, turn left and proceed along Queen Street. Although fairly standard looking, it is going to be much larger than the present Grandstand and will afford better spectator facilities and better views of the playing action as it is supporting pillar free. Most of the atmosphere came from the home terraced end. Panoramic view of St James Park, Exeter from the Doble Stand. The latter includes the away terrace which is a few steps of concrete with not much to it and the Old Grandstand which seats just over 1,000 people, often shared with away supporters if demand requires it. Home Fans* IP Office Main Stand:  Adults £22, Over 65's/Students £19, Under 18's £9.50  Thatchers Big Bank: Adults £16, Over 65's £12, Under 18's £4.50, Away Fans*  IP Office Main Stand Seating:  Adults £22, Over 65's/Students £19, Under 18's £9.50 St James' Stand Terrace:  Adults £16, Over 65's £12, Under 18's £4.50. Although not required on this mid-March afternoon, the lighting consists of a set of old poles along side the old Grandstand with a few lights attached to each pole, and more modern lights on the new stand … This will involve numerous changes to the stadium in the coming months and years. Train - St. James Park Station is just a couple of minutes walk from the ground. To the right of the 'away' end, or St. James Road terrace, is another new stand that looks very tidy. Panoramic view of St James Park, Exeter from the home dugout. What you did before the game pub/chippy, home fans friendly? The stewarding and policing was pretty low key, which makes a nice change. In 1994 the club encountered financial difficulties and the ground was sold to Beazer Homes, and was later purchased by Exeter City Council who leased it back to the club. We attempted to walk back to our coach but a Policeman tried to direct us in a different direction which didn't help. A definite recommendation'. With finances limited, The rebuilding of the Big Bank Stand in 2000 and the conversion of the Cowshed Terrace to all-seating in 2001 are the two most recent redevelopments to have taken place. The new stand prior to Exeter City's match against Lincoln City on 17 May 2018. St James' Park is a football stadium in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. St James Park stadium has a capacity of little over 9,000. St James' Park is a football stadium in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. This stand has a capacity of 2,116 seats. Our A1 poster is fantasic quality and looks great on any wall. If I ever come back I will stay over since Exeter is a lovely place. 58 Sidwell Street, Exeter, EX4 6PH (01392 256 515). There were also talks of a future groundshare at the Sandy Park stadium should Exeter City decide to leave St James Park. Exeter United incorporated St. Sidwell’s United and changed its name to Exeter City. It will enhance any encyclopedic page you visit with the magic of the WIKI 2 technology. The Old Grandstand on 23 November 2017, a day before its demolition was completed. I would recommend a visit to St James Park when you get a chance. The stand is also low. Wouldn’t hesitate to return next season if we’re still both in League One…. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: Great day out despite the rain and St James Park is a lovely little ground that I'd encourage anybody to visit. Being a Notts County fan living in Weymouth, it's not too often I get to watch my beloved Magpies. Why were you looking forward to visiting the St James' Park football ground? 144 tournament stadiums I went straight into the ground as I was pushed for time but compared to other Leeds away games, the locals, police, stewards etc were all remarkably laid back and non-confrontational. It has a mixture of eating and drinking outlets, plus alcohol can be purchased. Visitors seats were in the corner opposite the away end and had very good views. Then Doncaster scored three quick goals. St James Park (Exeter) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. There was shouting at us and a view gestures from the Exeter City fans as we went by, but that is what we expected. However, today, it wasn't in use and the travelling 200 or so Barnet fans were housed in the seats next door. The pie was stone cold. The rest of the game was the longest I've ever experienced! As part of the redevelopment, the club announced in October 2018 that the Old Grandstand's replacement would be named 'The Stagecoach Adam Stansfield Stand', in honour of the striker who died from cancer in 2010, at the age of 31. The terrace is just a few steps with nothing to lean on. All rights reserved. Not a great stadium, however, I was impressed with Big Bank Terrace. St James' Park was very easy to get to. After 13 games! By: alexcraiggroundhop, a Coventry City supporter Football grounds visited: 114 (53/92) YouTube channel: Alex Craig Groundhopping, Review written by trebor a Machynlleth supporter on 5th August 2019, Review written by fozza19 a Port Vale supporter on 22nd October 2017, Review written by bill1994 an Exeter City supporter on 2nd February 2016, Review written by ecfcjosh123 an Exeter City supporter on 13th April 2011, “Tired and outdated for visitors - but friendly place”, Review written by facebook-user-96600 a Bristol Rovers supporter on 23rd March 2010, Review written by alan8412 a Plymouth Argyle supporter on 26th October 2009. Panoramic view from the St James Road Terrace - By Ze gooner (Own work) [, Panoramic view from the Doble Stand - By Ze gooner (Own work) [, Panoramic view from from the Old Grandstand - By Ze gooner (Own work) [. How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking? Do agree with what has been written above? A red card for us and an Exeter equaliser early in the second half suggested things were going to going rapidly downhill, but an almost immediate penalty for us put us back in the lead. Developments allowed the building of several new stands but in the early 2000's financial issues resurfaced and further development was put on hold. Being as Devon is one of the most beautiful areas of the country, and being as Exeter is in Devon, Exeter has plenty of hotels to accommodate tourists and football fans alike: Who likes pubs? It then went into the hands of private developers and was bought back by the city council to safeguard the club's existence. The police and stewards etc were all laid back, it was certainly a friendly Devon welcome.

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