Yes, beef and chicken are okay, but I'd rather have ham. And this preference is reflected in the…read morename of this team: Ratherham United. First-Hand Experience: I've seen them play live only once, and that was at home at the Don Valley Stadium, which was their interim stadium before their excellent new one was built. I should have seen them at their previous ground too but a girl distracted me and I didn't go in. So to speak. I'm not a huge fan or anything, but I do respect the team and how well they've been doing so they get a solid three stars. It's been awhile since I saw them live so I'll have to rectify that soon. They were formed in 1925 but their roots go back to the late 19th century. They won the first ever League Cup which has to go down as a huge win because for a team the size of Rotherham (small town just outside Sheffield) to win a major trophy is huge. Their stadium only holds 12k for example. It's amazing that they're in the second tier right now, punching above their weight. They came up to the division as play off winners in 2014. They play in red and have never been in the top division but have often been in the second tier. Despite being the first team ever to win the League Cup, I can't give them more than a 3 because they are such a small team with a small fan base, but their presence in the upper divisions is a real fairy tale.

So when I was setting up my tour, obviously I played Leeds on Monday, Bradford on Tuesday, and…read more.. duh... Sheffield Wednesday. A She-Field is basically a female version of a He-Field, and it's way better in every way than a He-Field. So now you know. Bell Biv Devoe. First-Hand Experience: I'm lucky enough to have seen Sheffield Wednesday live on 6 or 7 occasions, including in the very old days down in Oxford, and of course at their home stadium more recently. Which was very sad for me. This team is a brilliant team that is a giant of the English game. I have to separate them from their stadium which was a death trap and a heartbreaking place for any Liverpool fan. They were formed in 1867 and so are one of the oldest teams in the world. They're currently in the second tier but are a fallen giant, along with Sheffield United, and belong back in the big time as soon as possible. They were originally a cricket club which is kind of boring. The club played only on Wednesdays, hence the name of the team now. They play in boring blue and white. The Arctic Monkeys, Gary Cahill, Paul Carrack, Jarvis Cocker, Michael Palin, Jonny Greenwood of Radiohead and Def Leppard all supposedly support the Owls. Yes they're nicknamed the Owls, how adorable. They have won the Premier League 4 times, in 1903, 1904, 1929 and 1930, so some really amazing pedigree there. They won the League Cup as recently as 1991 when they were still a top team, and they won the FA Cup in 1896, 1907 and 1935, so their trophy cabinet is definitely full and impressive. They've spent 66 seasons in the top division, but not since the year 2000, so hopefully they'll be back soon. The reviews here that are for the stadium need to be moved to the new stadium listing. They once beat Geri Halliwell 12-0. I'd rather join her than beat her. Chris Waddle, Des Walker, Marc Degryse, Paolo Di Canio, David Hirst, were a few of the legends here. Sheridan, Harkes, Wegerle too. Americans before Americans were cool. Just don't ever go and watch them on a Tuesday or a Thursday. It'll end badly.

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I'd ratherhaveham than beef, and I'd ratherhave a Ladies team than a Men's team, for obvious…read morereasons. It's wonderful that Rotherham has a ladies team, and a lot of the cities up here in Yorkshire and the North East do, so kudos to this region for promoting women's soccer. First hand experience: The guy who owned the bed and breakfast I stayed in, during my tour, in Rotherham, has a sister who is involved with this team (and with many different men too. Okay just kidding). So they took us to a game, and I was really impressed! They are a much more skillful team than the men, to be perfectly honest with you. They're much more about skill and passing it on the ground than the hoof-ball that the men play. We had a great time watching them and it was very entertaining. RULFC aren't the best ladies team in the country, but they're doing pretty well, they're fun to watch, and they're a team to be proud of for this little town that for too long has been overshadowed by Sheffield.

I don't know the Pine Tree, and I don't know the Elm, nor do I know the Hoarse Chestnut (who shouts…read morea lot), but I certainly know the Oakwell. First-Hand Experience: More info about my personal experience at this stadium - I was friends with a player (Taggart), or rather my Dad was. I went to see them play here when I was a kid and then came back for another concert in 2011 when on tour. Both times, the crowd was loud and intense, and both times, Barnsley were held to a draw. The crowd aside, I think it's a fantastic and underrated stadium that manages to keep the noise in. It's a real credit to League One, which doesn't have many facilities this good. I always loved coming to this place, to see games or otherwise, and look forward to the next time I get the chance. I've been to most UK & US stadiums, due to lifelong obsessions with travel, sport & especially footy (soccer to Americans). Born & raised in England, I followed Oxford United (hometown team) to stadia all over the country at away games, and later Liverpool (fave team) around. Every stadium review - like all my reviews - are from first-hand personal experience, usually from several visits. In 2011, I was on music tour in the UK, and visited most stadiums for fun in my spare time. As recently as Fall 2014, when I was "stuck" in UK for 3 months, I went to hundreds yet again while travelling. I have pictures of me at most, which I'll post later. Also, when back in UK I'll take more pix, and add more stadia! *** return to regular review *** This is one of the more impressive stadiums outside the top two tiers, probably because it's historically been inside the top two tiers. The stadium houses a team, Barnsley, who have never really achieved greatness or punched at their weight, spending one solitary season in the top flight, one time, and it went pretty badly. They've won a few play off finals but no silverware. Their stadium is much more impressive than the team's track record. There are 3 or 4 other reviews for this stadium, but they're incorrectly placed under the "Barnsley FC" listing, and should be moved here since they're not about Barnsley FC and only about this stadium. One of the tiers is totally huge, kind of like my exs when I broke up with her. Nice hills in the background and a really impressive stadium, but some of the sides are not yet closed in and so I'll keep it as a 4/5 but it's very close to being a 5 with a few modifications.

Shit hole, lost the match, coffees poor, chili dog was bad.Only has 2 flud lights, service was good…read morethough.

Much more charm inside the ground than the Brentford stadium. Outside it appears to have been built…read moreon a old industrial site whereas Brentford is in a cosmopolitain area.