New American Poster

[alhooks13]

New poster here. I'm Al, 59, from Smithfield, North Carolina, USA. I've been following the Blades for 20+ years and only recently became aware of this forum.

I adopted the Blades as my English team because of a family connection to Sheffield. My maternal grandmother's maiden name was Sheffield, so I felt a natural pull toward one of the city's two clubs. Fortunately, I picked the Blades rather than the pigs.

I've attended one United match so far — away at Brighton in November 2023 while I was on holiday in Britain. On that same trip I made a stop at Bramall Lane on my way north, but I've yet to actually see a match at the Lane.

That's about to change. I've got tickets for the upcoming matches against Bolton and Norwich City, so I'm really looking forward to finally experiencing Bramall Lane properly after following United from across the Atlantic for all these years. I'll be sitting in Section FEB4 for both matches, Aisle E, rows S and R.

I'd appreciate any advice for getting the full matchday experience. In particular, where's a good place around the Lane/London Road for a pre-match pint? Any other traditions, places to stop, or things a first-time visitor to a match at Bramall Lane shouldn't miss would be welcome.

Up the Blades!

 

[DifferentClass]

The biggest tradition is that entry to the Kop bogs without cocaine is strictly prohibited.

 

[Gimli]

New poster here. I'm Al, 59, from Smithfield, North Carolina, USA. I've been following the Blades for 20+ years and only recently became aware of this forum.

I adopted the Blades as my English team because of a family connection to Sheffield. My maternal grandmother's maiden name was Sheffield, so I felt a natural pull toward one of the city's two clubs. Fortunately, I picked the Blades rather than the pigs.

I've attended one United match so far — away at Brighton in November 2023 while I was on holiday in Britain. On that same trip I made a stop at Bramall Lane on my way north, but I've yet to actually see a match at the Lane.

That's about to change. I've got tickets for the upcoming matches against Bolton and Norwich City, so I'm really looking forward to finally experiencing Bramall Lane properly after following United from across the Atlantic for all these years. I'll be sitting in Section FEB4 for both matches, Aisle E, rows S and R.

I'd appreciate any advice for getting the full matchday experience. In particular, where's a good place around the Lane/London Road for a pre-match pint? Any other traditions, places to stop, or things a first-time visitor to a match at Bramall Lane shouldn't miss would be welcome.

Up the Blades!

Make sure to go via the away entrance to get a few swift kidney punches in. Bonus points for children, the elderly, the disabled etc…

 

[Edgar Allan Poo]

First time visitors are required to streak across the field of play. It's kind of a tradition that dates back to the 70's.

 

[KMC-1889]

New poster here. I'm Al, 59, from Smithfield, North Carolina, USA. I've been following the Blades for 20+ years and only recently became aware of this forum.

I adopted the Blades as my English team because of a family connection to Sheffield. My maternal grandmother's maiden name was Sheffield, so I felt a natural pull toward one of the city's two clubs. Fortunately, I picked the Blades rather than the pigs.

I've attended one United match so far — away at Brighton in November 2023 while I was on holiday in Britain. On that same trip I made a stop at Bramall Lane on my way north, but I've yet to actually see a match at the Lane.

That's about to change. I've got tickets for the upcoming matches against Bolton and Norwich City, so I'm really looking forward to finally experiencing Bramall Lane properly after following United from across the Atlantic for all these years. I'll be sitting in Section FEB4 for both matches, Aisle E, rows S and R.

I'd appreciate any advice for getting the full matchday experience. In particular, where's a good place around the Lane/London Road for a pre-match pint? Any other traditions, places to stop, or things a first-time visitor to a match at Bramall Lane shouldn't miss would be welcome.

Up the Blades!

Depending on your tastes there's a few places you can try. I'm from the other side of town and don't really know London Road too well so will let others comment on that.

if you're looking for the traditional UK pub/match day experience try the Sheaf or Cricketers (both get quite busy though). There's also the Farm Road Social Club which is like going back in time.

If you like a good quality drink I'd go to either the Beer Engine, which has a great outdoor drinking space and a good selection of drinks, or my favourite is Triple Point which is 5-10 minutes walk from the ground. You can get a half decent smash burger from the kitchen too.

As for places to eat, The Pinch did a great article a few years ago which is worth a read. In my opinion though you have to go to Man Friday's on Shoreham Street for a proper greasy chip butty.

A-Z of where to eat near Bramall Lane

A guide for home and aways fans for the best 32 places to eat near Bramall Lane, Sheffield.

www.thepinch.uk

When you get here make sure you put a post up, I'm sure someone will be able to chaperone you. Also worth speaking to someone like Nessman930 who made the same trip a few years ago.

 

[CaptainMorgans]

This isn't the resurrection of Yank is it?