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South Americans take over the Emirates Stadium!

Arsenal's Emirates Stadium

the92.net blogger and budding press snapper Dan White made his way to the Emirates stadium for a prize international friendly as Brazil continued their World Cup rebuilding against Chile. Ground: The Emirates Stadium 11/92 Game: Brazil 1-0 Chile Date: 29/03/2015 Thoughts on the ground: Getting tickets for an Arsenal game was a challenge. Trying to log on to the website, I found out you had to pay a membership fee just so you can get tickets before general release. This seems a bit steep especially considering how much they charge for tickets as it is. In the end I got… Read more »

90 down just 2 to go! St James Park Exeter

St james park

Blogger Tim Dove makes the long journey down to St James Park Exeter to take his total doing the 92 up to 90 as the curtain comes down on the Football League season. Ground: St James Park 90/92 Game: Exeter City 2-1 Dagenham & Redbridge Date: 02/05/2015 Thoughts on the ground: There’s a real mix to St James Park as is common with other clubs in the lower divisions who haven’t moved to new stadia recently. Specifically, there are two terraces and one of these is covered. The other two stands are both all-seating stands but only one runs the… Read more »

Will the FA Cup be heading to the Emirates or Villa Park?

Looking towards the Holte End at Villa Park

With the Premier League title in the bag for Chelsea the last remaining piece of Silverware up for grabs is the FA Cup, but where will it be heading? Arsenal are bidding to retain the trophy after overcoming Hull City in last years final. It they triumph again they will become the first side to win back-to-back since Chelsea 5 years ago and will also take their total haul of FA Cups to 12 and Arsene Wenger’s personal collection to 6. The Gunners go into the final in a fine vein of form not having lost in the Barclays Premier… Read more »

Dan White ticks Gresty Road off his 92

Ice Cream Van Stand at Crewe's Alexandra Stadium

Budding photographer and blogger Dan White heads to Crewe the home of the Railway men as Oldham were the visitors. Ground: Gresty Road 9/92 Game: Crewe Alexandra 0-1 Oldham Athletic Date: 21/03/2015 Thoughts on the ground: I had a nightmare trying to get to Crewe as I have to rely on trains and buses to get me to places. My train tickets told me that I had to make a change at Manchester Piccadilly, but I was already running into problems. The first train to Manchester was cancelled. Not to worry, they already had a replacement train at the ready…… Read more »

Dan White continues doing the 92 at Old Trafford

Old Trafford Manchester

Budding photographer and blogger Dan White took advantage of free admission to tick Old Trafford off his 92 and got to see the legend that is Falcao have a run out… Ground: Old Trafford 8/92 Game: Manchester United U21 1-1 Tottenham Hotspur U21 Date: 10/03/2015 Thoughts on the ground: I arrived at the ground and thought I would see a busy crowd outside the ground. Nope! It looked like a ghost town with two people selling scarves and the odd tourist taking photos outside the ground. I also thought that fans could sit anywhere in the stadium but it turns… Read more »

One up Two down at the DW Stadium

DW Stadium formerly the JJB Stadium Wigan

Blogger Michael Pilcher ticks off the DW Stadium as Wigan look to cling to their Championship status so Wolves still harboured hopes of going in the opposite direction. Ground: the DW Stadium 70/92 Game: Wigan Athletic 0-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers Date: 25/04/2015 My ground count has seriously suffered this campaign, mainly because of my third child arriving last May. After averaging 15 new grounds a season for the last three years, my count for 2014/15 stood at a measly five. Finding myself up North with the in-laws in Preston on Friday ready to head over for a stag do in Liverpool… Read more »

Sevens up for Dan White at Spotland

Rochdale v Colchester United at Spotland

Blogger Dan White travels to Spotland, the home of Rochdale as relegation threatened Essex outfit Colchester United were the visitors. Ground: Spotland 7/92 Game: Rochdale 2-1 Colchester United Date: 07/03/2015 Thoughts on the ground: I arrived in Rochdale and the first thing I noticed was how dead and quiet it was. I felt like I was on the set of The Walking Dead. Thankfully, after walking into the town centre, I managed to find people, shops and tourist attractions. While wandering around, I got a message on Twitter. Usually I ignore them because it’s either my mom retweeting my movie… Read more »

89 down 3 to go! The 92 club beckons at Rodney Parade

welcome to rodney parade the home of newport county

the92.net blog veteran Tim Dove flies into Newport to tick off Rodney Parade as he inches closer to joining the 92 club. Ground: Rodney Parade 89/92 Game: Newport County 0-2 Bury Date: 11/04/2015 Thoughts on the ground: Having spent eighteen years at the Newport Stadium, Newport County moved to Rodney Parade at the beginning of the 2012/13 season. This is shared with Newport Gwent Dragons Rugby Club and there are more signs for the rugby club than Newport County as you walk around the ground. As is typical with older stadiums it is situated very much within the local community… Read more »

92 before 30 – the Etihad Stadium Manchester City

Manchester City Etihad Stadium

Blogger Katie recounts a trip to the Eithad Stadium, the home of Manchester City as she continues on her journey to reach the 92 club before turning 30. Ground: The Eithad Stadium (previously visited) Game: Manchester City 3-0 West Bromwich Albion Date: 21/03/2015 Thoughts on the ground: There have been massive improvements transport wise recently with the opening of the tramlink which goes directly from Piccadilly station to the Etihad. Though at £3.00 for a 5 minute journey it is a pricey way to travel. One of the downsides of the Etihad is the lack of places to eat near… Read more »

Dan White reviews the KC Stadium

Before kick off Hull City v QPR Premier league

Blogger Dan White recalls heading to the KC Stadium, the home of Hull City to take in his first Premier League game in 10 years. Ground: KC Stadium 6/92 Game: Hull City 2-1 Queens Park Rangers Date: 21/02/2016 Thoughts on the ground: As I made my way to the stadium, I couldn’t help but realise that if you don’t know where you’re going and you can’t find a sign post directing you to the ground you will get lost. This happened to me. However, I managed to find my way to the ground by following posters for a wrestling show… Read more »