South stand atmosphere?

[Netsix_and_chill]

Hello all, advice please.

Been sitting on family stand for a few seasons now with the boy, got really decent seats right on halfway line about halfway up the stand (basically opposite the posh seats on South Stand). Only problem is not much atmosphere so the boy who is now a teenager wants to move. I prefer to watch the match from the side so the kop is out, question is, is the atmosphere much better on South Stand as looking at the seats available on the ticketing site we will be right off to one side (either Bramall Lane end or kop end). I don't want to give our great seats up for nowt.

 

[Boxer Blade]

BLUT corner is very popular and is regarded as the best view in the ground, I have a mate who has a season ticket there and loves it

 

[LoughboroBlade]

Hello all, advice please.

Been sitting on family stand for a few seasons now with the boy, got really decent seats right on halfway line about halfway up the stand (basically opposite the posh seats on South Stand). Only problem is not much atmosphere so the boy who is now a teenager wants to move. I prefer to watch the match from the side so the kop is out, question is, is the atmosphere much better on South Stand as looking at the seats available on the ticketing site we will be right off to one side (either Bramall Lane end or kop end). I don't want to give our great seats up for nowt.

When on the South Stand I’ve tended to go on the Kop side of it, and the atmosphere from my experience is near to non-existent. But I’ve been told that the BL end isn’t the case (I’ll be checking that out this weekend).

 

[DronnieBlade]

Isn’t it about time someone popped up with the bright idea to pump artificial “atmosphere” through the loudspeaker system ?

UTB

 

[BushBlade]

It’s full of old blokes with flasks who’ve come for a moan and a nap.

 

[Netsix_and_chill]

It’s full of old blokes with flasks who’ve come for a moan and a nap.

That was my suspicion, I would fit right in but thats not what the boys after

 

[Numpty's Dusty Ruts.]

Hello all, advice please.

Been sitting on family stand for a few seasons now with the boy, got really decent seats right on halfway line about halfway up the stand (basically opposite the posh seats on South Stand). Only problem is not much atmosphere so the boy who is now a teenager wants to move. I prefer to watch the match from the side so the kop is out, question is, is the atmosphere much better on South Stand as looking at the seats available on the ticketing site we will be right off to one side (either Bramall Lane end or kop end). I don't want to give our great seats up for nowt.

Had a similar issue many years ago. Went on the kop. No regrets. Yes, it's primitive, yes, it's sweary, but it's fine. I like watching from the side too, I'm short so rarely see a goal at the kop end, but in a world of sanitisation, it's a good place to experience football!

 

[Grizzly blade]

The lad will want to be in the Kop.
I suggest either going in there or staying where you are.

 

[Foxy]

Hello all, advice please.

Been sitting on family stand for a few seasons now with the boy, got really decent seats right on halfway line about halfway up the stand (basically opposite the posh seats on South Stand). Only problem is not much atmosphere so the boy who is now a teenager wants to move. I prefer to watch the match from the side so the kop is out, question is, is the atmosphere much better on South Stand as looking at the seats available on the ticketing site we will be right off to one side (either Bramall Lane end or kop end). I don't want to give our great seats up for nowt.

I sit in front of you (near the gangway), Linz sits bang opposite. From times I’ve sat over there with her or in the directors box/corporate, I’d say it’s very similar.

Used to be better when we sat on H block, but that’s very different these days.

 

[BushBlade]

If he’s a teenager the other option is just to let him sit on the kop and you move to the SS. When we were kids, about that age, my mate’s dad would stand at the front with the other flat cappers (all the blokes seemed to wear flat caps in the early eighties) whilst we stood at the back. Then he’d give us a lift home after the match.

So he sort of gave us freedom but still ‘kept an eye on us’.

 

[Netsix_and_chill]

If he’s a teenager the other option is just to let him sit on the kop and you move to the SS. When we were kids, about that age, my mate’s dad would stand at the front with the other flat cappers (all the blokes seemed to wear flat caps in the early eighties) whilst we stood at the back. Then he’d give us a lift home after the match.

So he sort of gave us freedom but still ‘kept an eye on us’.

That's not a bad idea at all, may even keep the seats I've got now and rotate the kids one between the girl child and my nephews

 

[mattbianco1]

Hello all, advice please.

Been sitting on family stand for a few seasons now with the boy, got really decent seats right on halfway line about halfway up the stand (basically opposite the posh seats on South Stand). Only problem is not much atmosphere so the boy who is now a teenager wants to move. I prefer to watch the match from the side so the kop is out, question is, is the atmosphere much better on South Stand as looking at the seats available on the ticketing site we will be right off to one side (either Bramall Lane end or kop end). I don't want to give our great seats up for nowt.

I sit at the BL side and despite H Block trying to get some songs going, you hear the away fans more. If you want side AND atmosphere, you'd be better off on Gangway A.

 

[georgebernardshaw]

Isn’t it about time someone popped up with the bright idea to pump artificial “atmosphere” through the loudspeaker system ?

UTB

Like most of your ideas, that’s a bit of a turd

 

[Barney]

I'd say there wouldn't be enough of a difference to go through the hassle of changing seats. Atmosphere is roughly the same in all stands nowadays.

 

[finlaytheblade]

BLUT corner is very popular and is regarded as the best view in the ground, I have a mate who has a season ticket there and loves it

Yep my daughter .son in law and nephew have seats there
his young daughter has one too

 

[bromtom]

When on the South Stand I’ve tended to go on the Kop side of it, and the atmosphere from my experience is near to non-existent. But I’ve been told that the BL end isn’t the case (I’ll be checking that out this weekend).

Similar here. Right next to the side of the stand at the Kop end and the atmosphere is mostly attrocious because it's full of people checking their accas and everyone else's scores. Very occasionally it wakes up and it's great, but I wouldn't recommend moving here for the atmosphere, although the view is great.

 

[Cerberus Blade]

The lad will want to be in the Kop.
I suggest either going in there or staying where you are.

Exactly this. There comes a time when a boy must be a man. At that point the boy will seek things outside of Father’s usual habitat. You must let him go. You must not go with him. You have served your purpose.

There comes a time also, when a man must be an old fart. That’s what the South Stand is for.

Before I incur the wrath of South Standers, let me confess I am also a South stander. And so was my boy at one time. But he wanted to go on the kop with his mates and, reluctantly, I had to accept that, so it shall be.

As to the atmosphere in the South Stand...depends on what’s happening on the pitch, just like everywhere else. No it’s not as raucous as the kop. But it’s pretty good and less problematic in terms of idiots ruining the match by being pissed up and ignorant.

 

[Inter_blade83]

Get out the sun and get over to the south stand, chuck the kid into the kop

 

[bladesince64]

Strange how things change though as in a few years he'll be ok with going with you again.

Then fast forward a little bit further and you'll be organising seats for your grandkids as well (my grandsons are just 2 so not too far off)

Great to spend time/experiences with your family AND watch the Blades as well.

What's not to like.

 

[BigBed]

That was my suspicion, I would fit right in but thats not what the boys after

SSB3/B4 are ok, I'd rather sit anywhere than the pop or death corner next door though.

 

[Sean Thornton]

That was my suspicion, I would fit right in but thats not what the boys after

Ignore the cheapskates on the Kop. G and H block make more noise. All they do on the Kop is moan about legroom, getting rained on and paddling in piss.

 

[Sean Thornton]

SSB3/B4 are ok, I'd rather sit anywhere than the pop or death corner next door though.

Near the front near the home dugout. Hear Wilder abusing shit linesmen.

 

[Rusty view]

Westfield Upper is where its happening these dsys.

Mental up there at times.

 

[N20 Blade]

We’ve had a season ticket in south stand gangway B for the last three seasons and it’s perfect. Kids 18, 15, 12 & 8 and the atmosphere is much better than when we first sat there. Great view and you catch the atmosphere from the kop too.

 

[SB_90]

All they do on the Kop is moan about legroom, getting rained on and paddling in piss.

im sat on the family stand I have 1st 2 problems, only the 3rd occasionally when I think I can hold it until full time

 

[ShockingBadBuy]

Near the front near the home dugout. Hear Wilder abusing shit linesmen.

Exactly where we sit. And exactly one of the reasons why

 

[Ricky]

If more of those who want 'atmosphere' and are willing to contribute to it weren't somehow anchored to the Family Stand/South Stand then maybe our home games would be a bit louder.

 

[Sean Thornton]

The whores arrived at the christening I see.......

 

[BigBed]

Westfield Upper is where its happening these dsys.

Mental up there at times.

Best view by far for me.

 

[Rusty view]

Best view by far for me.

Deffo mate.