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| Atmosphere | 1/10  |
|---|---|
| Stadium Design | 8/10 |
| Refreshments | 3/10 |
| Value for Money | 5/10 |
| Overall rating | 5/10 |
Full review by
Anonymous101
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on 12th Sep 2006
User Rating : 5
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Good Points: Good views from every seat. No obstructions. Balti pies are nectar, make your way onto concourse, with a few minutes of first half remaining, to avoid disappointment.
Bad Points: Fickle fans. Minging beer. Exorbitant ticket prices. Obnoxious stewarding. When we have a good run, loads of glory supporters remember they support Boro.
General comments: Located on the site of the 19th century Middlehaven Docklands area, the purpose built Riverside Stadium was completed on 26th August 1995 and erected in only 32 weeks. The Riverside was actually the first stadium to be designed and constructed to comply with The Taylor Report, but do not be duped into thinking that this development is in any way situated in the heart of major urban regeneration, as wasteland and chemical works envelop the facility. Some improvements have been made in recent times to access, to be fair, but it should still remain an issue of shame to the club and local council authority. Gone are the days of hiking over swampy bogs and rubble, but the pedestrian supporter must still negotiate foul stenched bottle-necked subways to exit the site. Like many other purpose built stadiums, the clubs experience difficulties in relocating the atmosphere from their former premises, The Riverside is no different and unless you are beating title contenders 3-0, the atmosphere can be non-existent. When Middlesbrough FC resided at their Ayresome Park home, the atmosphere was amazing and I would often be compelled to improve my vantage point and climb on to the roof of the Holgate end. I was also known to scale the floodlights too. My brother has been on the roof of the "new Holgate" but I've packed such antics in, as they are now inappropriate in the presence of my young lads, despite my crews best efforts to attempt me to come out of retirement. Up the Boro.
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