Before the game we stopped in the Wetherspoons which is accessed by leaving the Lime Street Station main entrance and walk over to the shopping arcade. The club will leave Goodison Park and move into the new Everton ground for the 2024 season. Purchase tickets online 24 hours a day or by phone 1-800-515-2171. The game was okay. QPR won 1-0 their first game in premier league since 1996 and the journeys both way only took 3 hours with stops. Full Season. Alternatively, as we did, you can catch a taxi which will cost around 5. 2. We'll earn a small commission. The coaches actually dropped us nearer to Anfield than Goodison, but it was a short and pleasant walk across Stanley Park. Your details from Facebook will be used to provide you with tailored content, marketing and ads in line with our Privacy Policy. It was fairly easy after the game, we just followed the crowd and after walking for a bitmanaged to geta taxi back toLime Street Station. How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking? 6. I have been to Anfield with Saints a few times before and had problems with traffic and arriving late so was very pleased that we had no major issues. Login; Home; Latest News; Live Score Live; Standings. Last row in the front part of lower level . 0151 556 1878 Pitch Size: I went to find a place to get some grub but ended up buying some food of one of the burger fans. Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual. None of this will have made the prospect of playing at Goodison any more palatable for those who cannot cope with the intensity and expectation on them. The remarkable fallout unfolding at Premier League outfit Everton has continued to turn heads late on Saturday evening. Otherwise you can walk along Priory Road (where the away coaches drop off and park) or across Stanley Park, going away from Goodison over towards Anfield. There's a Family Enclosure on Goodison Road that runs along that side of the pitch. It was a game low on quality, plus apart from the two goals that came late in the first half nothing much of note happened. Goodison Park; Hawthorns; Johns Smiths Stadium; Liberty Stadium; London Stadium; Arteta's young Gunners keep firing. Shame Everton didn't get relegated, Seats with a limited view and boy it was limited indeed. Visit the the trainline website to see how much you can save on the price of train tickets. The toilets were overflowing and filthy- thank goodness I didn't get a dodgy pie- the women's toilets were totally inadequate and had huge queues, but more importantly the away end is like a narrow passageway with inadequate safety exits which could prove disastrous in an emergency as there were 6,000 fans in the Bullen End who couldn't be evacuated quickly. We went straight into the away section and it wasnt overly impressive. The pub was very secluded and you could actually see Anfield down an alley from outside this pub. Afterwards, Saints owner Dragan Solak was in the tunnel, congratulating his players and staff. If you can, try to avoid getting get tickets for the rear sections of both the upper and lower tiers, as the view can be quite poor. Motels near Goodison Park, Liverpool on Tripadvisor: Find 1,273 traveller reviews, 53,004 candid photos, and prices for motels near Goodison Park in Liverpool, England. We couldn't complain in terms of the entertainment factor in a crazy game but letting six goals in at this stage of the season was worrying. Excellent even though we lost 1-0. Rebuilds have taken place since then with the Goodison Road stand and Park End both getting the treatment at different times. Palace did have a penalty which was successfully scored, but apart from that we didn't look like scoring and Everton deserved the win. This would be ground number 88 for me and as the chances of my team (Peterborough United) playing a league game here are remote, I thought I would make my first journey to Goodison Park. Category A prices are shown below with other Categorie B prices shown in brackets: Main Stand: Goodison is at the end of this road. Everton fans vented their frustrations at Goodison Park after another defeat on the weekend They protested for very good reason, too, because when it comes to the kind of ownership that might. At the end of Priory Road, turn right into Arkles Lane and the pub is up on the left. The next step was to go to the Blue Dragon chippie for pie and chips. The journey to the ground was relatively straightforward. This was my first trip to Goodison Park and a rare neutral game for me as a Blackpool season ticket holder this match was a Christmas present from my partner. Very easy. Coral and Navy Third Kit: There were police cars parked outside but nothing different to most grounds and they didn't intervene. Rovers started the brighter side and were unlucky not to take the lead when David Dunn hit the post. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: Overall I found Everton Away to be a good day out with the locals/home Fans being mainly very friendly and helpful. Hotspur as you meet Club legends while watching the his debut at Goodison . It was a new club to visit and a decent sized stadium that had a proper feel about the place. An entire generation of QPR fans including myself have not attended a Premier League away game for a very long time so it was a great feeling to be there on merit and not via a cup draw. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc.. As I live locally I just got one bus and walked up to Goodison Park. We got back to the coach with a few Everton fan's bidding us a safe journey home but it was a good half hour before we were moving at speed again as the traffic in the area was very congested so I would recommend leaving plenty of time to get away from the ground. Alcohol is served in the away section of the ground in the form ofCarling (500ml Bottle 4.10), Coors (330ml Bottle 3.80), Kingstone Press (500ml Bottle 4.10), Red or White Wine (187ml Bottle 4.40). We also had a bit of time to kill so had a look at Anfield, only half a mile away, and a walk round Stanley Park. How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking? If anything is incorrect or you have something to add, please e-mail me at: contact@footballgroundguide.comand Ill update the guide. I am trying to do every away game this season so I was more than ready to get the first one started. In the lower tier there were several pillars blocking people's view but thankfully not mine. We then headed to The Lime Kiln on Concert Square which is a typical Lloyds bar which was packed with Tamworth Fans. Since the early nineties though changes have been largely cosmetic. Booking tickets in advance, we remembered to upgrade to first class (only ten quid at weekends) to guarantee a seat. Your email address will not be published. The home fans I passed seemed nice enough. The advantage of doing this is that the train ticket is valid also for the Soccerbus and the additional fare is only 3 return as opposed to 3.50 that youd have to pay on the bus if you only bought your ticket to Sandhills. All Rights Reserved. Why were you looking forward to visiting Goodison Park? Getting away from the ground was relatively simple. We passed the long journey, trying to predict the Spurs line up and whether Redknapp would stick Bale on the right or centre of midfield. To avoid this, I suggest you choose the seats at the Park End. Had our usual walk around the ground. I was impressed by Goodison Park as it has that retro style look which modern stadiums fail to have. A unique feature of the stadium is a church called St Lukes which sits just beyond the video screen in one corner of the ground (selling teas & snacks at reasonable prices on matchdays). The coach journey was surprisingly smooth and we got there in good time. Goodison Park is what you call "a proper old school ground" and I do love the place for the character alone. With a while before kick off but we decided to go in buy and programme check out our seats and then go for a few beers on the concourse, home fans seemed friendly enough despite what the taxi driver said although we didn't mix with them much. Take the first left and the Wetherspoons is nestled under the arcade to the left. In the end we ordered a bottle of water, a pie and a chocolate bar which came to 6. Tim Cahill should have scored from close range but headed wide from 4 yards out. Superb train service from London, cheap public transport to Goodison and the option of plenty of taxis should you require one. The concourse was the smallest I've ever been in at a football ground and we were crammed in despite the stand only being two thirds full. Stewards were very friendly and helpful. I still can't see Everton lose over 90 minutes! Spurs dominated most of the game but ended up on the wrong side of a 1-0 scoreline. The 919 takes only 10 minutes to get to the ground and doesnt stop on the route.. If you are a home/neutral fan who is not scared of heights then try and get a ticket for the top balcony of the Main Stand. Follow the M62 until you reach the end of the motorway (beware of a 50mph speed camera about a 1/4 of a mile from the end of the motorway). Average Attendance I think the official attendance was 35,000 with 1500 being the QPR support. Goodison Park is a football stadium in the Walton area of Liverpool, England. There is a car park in nearby Stanley Park which costs 10. Nigeria international Iwobi was taken off on a stretcher early in the second half of the FA Cup tie at Manchester United last Friday, initially being ruled out . I noticed that there were plenty of burger vans about so getting something to eat would be no problem. On matchdays Everton run shuttle buses from Sandhills Rail Station (north of the centre) to Goodison Park. It was then a very short five minute walk to Liverpool Central railway station to catch the Merseyrail service to Sandhills. Southampton, deserved winners, remain at the foot of the Premier League but this was the day when it felt as if Everton had hit rock bottom. An undeserved lead for Everton but one the fans took delight in that rarest of goal keeper goals. Bonkers as it may seem with the last major renovations at Goodison Park only taking place in 1994, talk of a stadium move have been on the cards since just two years later. Tours take place most days apart from matchdays. I didnt have the opportunity to sample any food at the ground as the concourse was full of fans and would have taken an age to get anything. Will be there next year for sure. Plus their booking system is straightforward and easy to use. The firsttours of the day start at 10am. Eventually went in the Thomas Frost Pub, Weatherspoon outlet, on the Walton road. We walked to Sandhills train station. Remember if travelling by train then you can normally save on the cost of fares by booking in advance. The journey takes slightly less than 10 minutes. Soon after, we found a deserved way back into the game, Man finishing off a clever move from Tadic. Each photo is labelled with the section, row and (usually) seat number and was taken by a real fan from the seat in question. If you require hotel accommodation in Liverpool then first try a hotel booking service provided by Booking.com. Tom Hughes adds The city centre is usually the best bet for a pre-match drink, There are hundreds of pubs available ranging from designer types to real-ale and saw dust bars. We managed to meet up very quickly after the final whistle and although the traffic was heavy we were back at the Showcase Cinema pretty quickly. 2018-2019: 39,043 (Premier League) The Toffees remained their for eight years before rent became a sticking point. Obviously different stands had been rebuilt/refurbed at different times and inside pillars made for obstructive views in a number of places. There are also supporting pillars that obstruct the view of a lot of fans. The Main Stand towers above the rest of the ground and was easily visible in the surrounding area. not a wine bar at all but a proper family run local with a good selection of beers including some real ales. As the game itself was so one-sided, the home fans had little to get excited about so the atmosphere was a little subdued. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Royal Blue & White Away Kit: There is also a bus service which can be accessed across the road from Lime Street. I caught the 05:43 from Ipswich but typically my train was delayed meaning I just about caught my train from Euston after catching the tube from Liverpool Street after a quick change at Crewe arrived at Liverpool Lime Street at 10:10. Near Lime Street Station there is the big house (the Vines) next to the Adelphi which is worth a visit. If you're a first time visitor I would definately recommend a visit to Goodison Park. Attendance: 39, 340 (1, 860 away fans). Following a simple ten minute walk to the ground involving no troubles with home fans, we decided to visit the Everton fan zone. Adrian Heath is lifted up by his team-mates after Everton clinch the league title against Queens Park Rangers at Goodison, 6th May 1985. The ground itself looked like your average Premiership ground. A 6-2 away win so can't really think of anything negative to say with the exception of we probably should have scored nine! Adults 48 (B 44) (C 41), Over 65s 31 (B 28), Under 16s 24 (B 22) We opted for Bradleys (which is not a wine bar) but a very friendly old-fashioned pub. I arrived about two and a half hours before kick off and planned to park in the Oakmere Centre on Cherry lane which charge 10 matchdays, on a first come, first served basis. Frank Lampard's side did not know what to do as fans chanted 'you're not fit to wear the shirt'. a record 60 league goals in season 1927-28 Everton pressed for a winner late on hitting the bar and forcing Robinson into a few outstanding saves but the score remained 1-1. As regards the Everton crowd I was surprised at the lack of noise but then again they were behind by two or more goals for most of the game. As it happens Watford took the lead with a rare strike from Layun before a sublime equaliser from Barkley (by far the stand out player on the pitch). However, it was an excellent day out and we all enjoyed it and Carlisle certainly weren't disgraced and played bravely against a team that's 48 places higher than us and in Europe. A good day out, very hostile at times but as I have been away with United a lot of times now you get used to the hostile reception when we go away. When Solak saw Lampard, the pair exchanged polite words, Solak telling him its a brutal sport. Despite our best efforts, the game remained one goal a piece. Support A View From My Seat by using the links below to purchase tickets from our trusted partners. When you arrive at Kirkdale the ground is a 10 minute walk away. Goodison Park is an old fashioned ground in a working class suburb. The atmosphere for the last 20 minutes was brilliant and if Everton could bottle that and sell it before each game they would be challenging towards the top of the table rather than scratching around down at the bottom. You will reach the main County Road (A59). The atmosphere in the away end was fantastic, these old grounds provide for a real contrast to some of the empty modern bowls in the championship. Stewarding was very good, one guy even asked me out on a date! Of course, its yet to happen. Since I have moved 'up north' away matches in the area have become very tempting. The stands behind each goals were a similar two-tiered stand. No burgers, chips or pasties here and even a club the size of Carlisle puts Goodison to shame as the beer and food is a lot better. If you see or hear something, please report it to our Stadium Safety Team immediately by texting HELP and your message to 84300, or email reportit@evertonfc.com. Here you can find the most detailed comprehensive Goodison Park Seating plan online. I went into the Arkles pub near Anfield and it was full of Chelsea fans. The Gwladys Street End is now called the Howard Kendall Gwladys Street End, after former player and the Clubs most successful Manager Howard Kendall. I'd recommend anyone to go for upper tier seats as I hear the lower tier isn't as good. Both Sandhills & Kirkdale stations and can be reached by first getting a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Liverpool Central and then changing there for Kirkdale. The seats are wooden and the space between rows limited. We all met up by The Winslow pub opposite the stadium and then went back to the car from there. As soon as Kone put them ahead after half an hour, Everton maintained control of the game and were never in danger of suffering a Cup shock. No issues, a ground that has everything you need despite Goodison Park being old and cramped, a decent away pub, a sobering walking through Stanley Park if required all in all one of my more enjoyable away days. All credit to Everton for training their stewards properly to deal with football fans. An easy to find stadium with plenty of burger vans around for food and pubs for drinking. The away end is pretty much right off the road as you've crossed it, so happy days in terms of ease to get to. 4. Peter Bennett suggests The Spellow just outside Goodison Park, whilst John Ellis a visiting fan informs me; Along Walton Lane, on the corner of Cherry Lane is the Liverpool Taxi Cab Drivers, Sports and Social Club. I decided to carshare with friends for the game with some good friends of mine (two of them being Everton and the other one being a Stokie made for an entertaining journey there). Went and had a drink in the Winslow which, although a Blue pub, is very welcoming of opposing supporters. Buy Goodison Park Tickets & View the Event Schedule at Box Office Ticket Sales! Stopped from going into the Royal Oak pub. The bar area beneath the stand felt very small and cramped. A warm welcome awaits all visitors to Goodison Park as the Club caters for the needs of any group or individual, for a tour of one of the world's most iconic stadiums. Dark Blue. However, thats Goodisons problem. Vital Everton When we got nearer to the ground I couldn't see any obvious places for car parking. The original capacity of the Everton stadium was 12,000 made up of both covered and uncovered stands. However, it may be more advisable to go to Sandhills Railway Station as this has the benefit of a bus service to the ground, which runs for a couple of hours before the game and around 50 minutes after the final whistle. This was an old-fashioned proper football ground and we were all excited to be doing Everton for the first time. Your email address will not be published. Goodison Park is an iconic venue and, as such, is the ideal place for a special occasion. It was originally the home of Everton from 1884 to 1891, before they moved to Goodison Park after a dispute with the club president. We drove down from Dunfermline, just north of Edinburgh, leaving at 8.00am. Capacity: Bullens Stand (Lower Tier): It was a straightforward journey and checked into our hotel at Aintree on the north side of the city just before 12.30pm. There is a long way to go but they felt united and that, more than anything, is what will be needed to get out of trouble. The away section is situated in the far corner of the Bullens Road Stand. Goodison really is a fantastic stadium but the Everton fans could do with singing a bit more because if they did, Goodison would be a fearsome place to go for opposition teams. 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