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?

 

[UTB Blade]

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!

Hi, Al. Your first match at Bramall Lane, eh? Sounds like you'll need a bodyguard.

If I'll be your bodyguard, can you be my long lost pal?

 

[Brian Deane]

Are you travelling over here via the Bridge of Troubled Water

 

[alhooks13]

Hi, Al. Your first match at Bramall Lane, eh? Sounds like you'll need a bodyguard.

If I'll be your bodyguard, can you be my long lost pal?

My favorite band, Eggy, does a great cover of that song. You can listen to here. You can call me Al

 

[Kenilworth]

The Cremorne on London Road is a good traditional boozer. Try any of the Abbeydale brews they have on tap.
There’s a shawarma place across the road, which is good (Middle Eastern)
Others may recommend other food options.

 

[mattbianco1]

If the sun is out for the Norwich game, The Albion on London Road has a big beer garden.

For the Bolton game, you're better in Cremorne, Golden Lion or Clubhouse.

Bit further walk is Fannies (which is actually called the Lord Nelson). Gets jammed though so tough for getting served.

Food wise. Loads of burger or kebab joints on London Road.

 

[Kenilworth]

Other things you may need to know.
Fanny means summat else, in Sheffield.
If someone asks you to light their fag, don’t set a person on fire.

Also
You must only use UK English spelling on here, by the way. None of your center or organization bollocks.

Oh, shit. I might get a ban after that.

 

[Kenilworth]

The Beer Engine is good for decent ales and food. Gets busy, so plan to go early to get a table.

The Railway on the corner at the junction of Bramall Lane and Cherry Street is small but a very traditional Blades pub. Has been for decades. Does decent beer.

 

[JFK]

Hi, Al. Your first match at Bramall Lane, eh? Sounds like you'll need a bodyguard.

If I'll be your bodyguard, can you be my long lost pal?

 

[Harry's Game]

If it’s Yank can I get a pre-emptive condolences in for his family

 

[Half Bond Jls]

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[alhooks13]

Other things you may need to know.
Fanny means summat else, in Sheffield.
If someone asks you to light their fag, don’t set a person on fire.

Also
You must only use UK English spelling on here, by the way. None of your center or organization bollocks.

Oh, shit. I might get a ban after that.

I'm good on understanding fanny and fag. Can't promise that I won't slip and use US English spelling but I'll try not to.

 

[PaddysMad]

Sign some players

 

[Keen Blade]

I'm good on understanding fanny and fag. Can't promise that I won't slip and use US English spelling but I'll try not to.

If you drink a lot and get pissed , you're very drunk , not angry.

But if you do get angry , you're pissed-off , not pissed.

 

[s20Blade]

You could have chosen City or Chelsea!!

But anyway I am going to the Bolton game too, if you would like a pre-match guided tour around the area drop me a message.