Posts Tagged: premier league

92 Club Interview

Dave Grant joins the 92 cub at Morecambe's Globe Arena

Groundhopper Dave Grant didn’t hang about topping up his 92, heading to the Hive, the new home of Barnet FC for a preseason encounter against MK Dons. We caught up with Dave to find out more about his journey to reach the magical 92 mark… Groundsman: What was the first ground you ticked off your list? Dave: The first ground I ticked off my list was Edgeley Park, the home of Stockport County when I was 6 months old. Sadly no longer part of the 92. My father was looking after me that day and took me to the game… Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Will Manchester City retain their Premier League crown?

Manchester City Etihad Stadium

The transfer window is now firmly closed to teams until January, which means the focus is totally on the actual games for now. Last season’s Premier League champs Manchester City look impressive again, although the teams that pushed them close last time – Liverpool and Chelsea – also seem ready to challenge once more. You will get odds of 11/4 from bookmakers on Manuel Pellegrini’s side bringing the title back to the Etihad again, but which are the sides that might stop them in their tracks? Well, runners-up Liverpool (11/1) look like they might be stronger this season – as… Read more »

Fergie’s Fault, Moyes Out – Invisible Investment – Part 2 of 3

The United end for the 2011 Champions League Final

In the second of his three part series the92.net Red Devil’s excile Michael Moss speaks about the recent goings ons at Old Trafford; Invisible Investment. After that May crazy night in Moscow, rumours were rife that Ronaldo wanted a transfer to Real Madrid. The media were obsessed by it, but it came to nothing. Record signing Dimitar Berbatov joined with minutes to go on transfer deadline day. Promising full backs, Fabio and Rafael, the soon to be sold Tosic and De Laet from Stoke also joined the ranks. However, the biggest Portuguese star to departe Old Trafford was Ferguson’s assistant,… Read more »

This Emirates Stadium: This is not my Beautiful House

Following Highbury topping the poll of our most missed Premier League ground, Arsenal fan Henry Cooke gives his thoughts on the Gunners move from Highbury to the Emirates It grates when I meet those who have met their soul-mate. I cast envious glances at other, more contented couples for I am destined to spend my days with my stunning but dead-eyed companion. Her tastes are refined, her curves are graceful, but I was happier with the girl next door. I was happier at Highbury. The Emirates Stadium never really stood a chance. As a child of N5, I would walk… Read more »

Poll: Old Premier League Grounds

We want to find out which old ground from the 92 you would bring back given the chance, so we’re going to run a few polls to find out and we want you to have your say. We’ll ask you which ground you want to see back from each of the 4 divisions. Each of the 4 table toppers will then go head-to-head to see which ground that is no longer with us you would love to watch just one more game at. Poll results, Old Premier League Grounds: If you could bring back an old ground from the Premier League… Read more »