Wed like to thank BMW for being such great landlords but it is time to move on and we now look forward to working with the City Council and with Fusion because the facilities here will be shared with the whole city and hopefully become a major boost for football in general in Oxford, as well as for United. 2018-2019: 7,315 (League One) The German company agreed to fund the 4.9m sports complex on council land after senior councillors agreed the Mini plant could expand. Yellows Forum. The match was surprisingly competitive despite the sweltering conditions. Entry into the away stand which is shared with home fans was quick and after a quick stop for some tea I headed to my seat. At the previous home match, against local rivals Swindon Town, things had gone a bit pear shaped so they were determined that a sell out away crowd from London were not going to catch them out two matches running. There are loads of team scarves around the pub giving it a proper feel for football fans. Sue and Michael run fan stalls outside the main reception doors of the South Stand. It wasn't as if it was a large crowd, particularly, just under 9,000 (although this may be large for Oxford) with 1,700 Blades in attendance. There are cycle racks available in front of the pavilion. It took 30 minutes to get out although I've known worse than this. The best way to get tickets is via the clubs official website, but the ticket office is available from 9.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday either over the phone or in person. A steady journey down the M40/A34. 01865 337 533 Pitch Size: The Kassam Stadium is a nice ground. The three stands at Oxford are often ridiculed but I don't think it took anything away from the atmosphere both fans can generate inside the ground. BMW Mini plant in 4.9m . The ground interested me more, but couldn't understand where the missing stand is? Yellow and Blue Away Kit: There is a fair bit of parking within a two minute walk of the stadium, which is perfect but you'll have to ensure you get there in good time as it does fill up very quickly. The new 4.9m sports park, in Horspath Road, will be home for all Oxford United's outdoor training, including for the first team, under 18s and academy. Call cost 5p per minute plus your telephone company's network access charge. From the train station, catch either the 4A, 4B or 4C bus from the Frideswide Square stop to travel in the direction of Rose Hill. An alternative walking route is available down Jackdaw Lane, which isoff the Iffley Road. They will be escorted out of the ground after the game, usually shortly after the final whistle. Well whenever that will be as it looks like we are going to get relegated to League 2. The most convenient bus is the Stagecoach 3 or N3 bus which runs between the city centre and Iffley Road. It was an unlikely team that we were drawn with no one expected this, so it was a chance to tick off a new ground and have a great day out, I went. OXFORD UNITED FACTS Ground: Kassam Stadium Capacity: 12,500 Address: Grenoble Road, Oxford, OX4 4XP Telephone no: 01865 337500 Year opened: 2001 Official website: www.oufc.co.uk Twitter: @OUFCOfficial Facebook: oufcofficial Instagram: @oufcofficial YouTube: OxfordUnitedOfficial iFollow audio and video: www.oufc.co.uk/ifollow Although it only has three sides, meaning that wen the weather is bad, as it was on this evening you are pretty exposed to it. The home fans didn't sing much until the last quarter of the game. And another thing. Although Pompey were better in the second half and got a goal back the better side won. Car - From the North take the M6 to the M42, then the M40 to the A34 at Junction 9. 394m . I enjoy the day regardless of the result. The ground looked above my expectation, however it was let down with no stand at the one end. With kick off fast approaching I ran from the car park to the ground! It stocks the matchday programme plus a wide range of replica kit, leisure wear, scarves, hats and gifts. Although the positioning of the away fans meant we didn't see that until the highlights afterwards showed it, even though Hylton was clearly backing in to the keeper looking for a foul so a harsh penalty in our opinion. As we arrived well on time I engaged in pleasant conversation with programme sellers, fans, and stewards in fact anyone who wants to talk football. Oxford is in the South of England and not far from London. This is our preferred method for students and locals community members. We share the car park with other facilities on the complex, including a cinema and bowling alley, and there can be a wait to exit the car park after the match. Again back on the bus caught from the nearby estate. The toilets were clean and tidy. Coach and minibus drivers must drop-off on either Parks Road or South Parks Road and park at the dedicated council coach parking provision at: This is our preferred method for students and locals community members. . A 2,000 space car park with only one exit meant that nothing moved for 40 minutes. We parked at the George Arms on Sandford Road, a 15 minute walk away as above. Please do not park at the end of the paved section of Edgeway Road as it blocks access for local residents. Take the Oxford Bus Company 400 (Park & Ride) towards the city centre, disembarking at Brookes University (stop B5). The Holiday Inn Express might not seem like the natural place to go for a pre-match pint, but if youre after somewhere to have a drink near to the ground then this is about the best youre going to find. This was okay but the bar staff were swamped by 1.30pm and people were queuing for thirty minutes to get a drink. Sadly conditions played more than a part While oxford played well and posed a few threats, I thought we looked well in control and to be honest, I couldnt see Oxford scoring. There are no user comments for this listing. From the city centre take the Oxford Bus Company City13 towards the John Radcliffe Hospital from Queen's Lane (stop K3). Supporters should respect the residents only schemes that operate in the nearby streets, as well as the double yellow lines on approach roads. The most likely development to the ground in the future is the addition of a fourth stand. I took the supporters coach which left at 8:45am and arrived at Oxford around 1:20pm. Covid Restrictions may be in place when you visit Kassam Stadium in 2023. Oxford University Sport is committed to reducing our impact on the environment and reducing congestion in and around Oxford. He was poor throughout though and baffled both sets of fans and players with some awful decisions. In October 2015 a new railway station serving Oxford was opened. The Catherine Wheel, Sandford-on-Thames is a 15 minute walk to the ground.Tel 001865 774248. The reaction of the home fans at the final whistle suggested that they were clearly not happy to have drawn a blank in this one. No claustrophobia here. The ground seems a bit smaller than it actually is, which all adds to the atmosphere that even a relatively small crowd engendered; but as mentioned elsewhere the fact that the corners are open also adds to the atmosphere cold wind, that is. In an idea world, the club would have kept the Oxford stadium as the Manor Ground but it wasnt in a state to easily bring up to modern spec. We will arrange a quality city centre Munich hotel for you as well as coveted match tickets to the big game. The 39-acre development is to be used as a training ground and academy base for the football club as well as for "some wider community use", the council added. With only four of the current 92 left to do, and none of them near West Yorkshire and with watching Leeds every week, its proving difficult to get over the finishing line. I like visiting new grounds and the Kassam Stadium Oxford was to be my 49th ground visited. Capabilities. On hearing the story, they like most opposition fans, wished us well in getting rid of our owners. An easy 3 hour trip saw me arrive at the ground at 1.45pm but already the car parks were full and all the streets close by seemed to be permit holders only. Departmental and college addresses and phone numbers may be found on individual college and departmental websites. Sensory roomsFor young people under 23 who need to take some time out, we have a specially equipped sensory area. I wish I knew that you could watch the game through the fence before buying my ticket. Please check with the visiting club for details of availability. U18s face Bristol Rovers at home on Saturday at the Oxford United Training Ground (11am) #OUFC. Outside the stadium at the West End, there is a statue of an Ox. Cash and card are accepted. Oxford scored within the first couple of minutes, then Luton scored twice within as many minutes just before half time. While parking for free is a rare treat when out at the football, the downside is everyone is trying to squeeze out of one exit on the way back. Just looks very odd to say the least. The away section on one side is good with plenty of room and a good view with no supporting pillars in the way. A good battling result for the travelling Green army and the Oxford fans I spoke to on the day were friendly and welcoming. Car parking. Being a tall bloke I think I've mentioned this before the leg room was very generous. I was taking my lad to his first ever Southend game. The losses were blamed on a gypsy curse placed on the ground by a man who had been evicted during its construction. The game was well stewarded but an appalling one for a West Ham fan in terms of the performance on the pitch, losing the match 4-0. For details of disabled facilities and club contact at the ground please visit the relevant page on the I think quite a few people drive to the ground due to its location and the number of spaces for parking is great but the ability to get away is dreadful. Opposite is the single-tiered North Stand, primarily given to away supporters. However I was still able to see a goal in the game as Greg Luer and Byron Harrison combined well, with the latter calmly slotting away the equaliser, and that's how it ended. Overall the Kassam Stadium is very nice considering there are only three stands with one end behind the goal missing. It took about half an hour before we finally got to the Kassam Stadium and parked up. We walked to the Kings Arms pub which is by the Thames River for some lunch, although note they dont open until 12 noon. The atmosphere at the game was really good. The three sided ground did not seemed to affect the atmosphere at all. Buses take approx 35 minutes to Knights Road. Its around a 15 minute walk to the stadium. There were only just over 5,000 at the game and although it was slow going on the main road past the ground, once we were moving we were soon back on the M40 and got home in an hour and 10 minutes so cant complain at that. Home and away fans are usually welcome at the following pubs (for high-profile matches this may be reviewed, so we always suggest you give the pub a call if in doubt). The journey took over three hours but was straightforward. Great support from the Southend fans sticking by their team in these hard times. Nevertheless it boasts a restaurant, bar, free wifi, parking and breakfast - even a playground for the kids. Had a few beers in the hotel waiting for a mate who sadly was delayed so Frankie & Benny's was rammed by the time we got there, so had a couple of drinks and made do with a burger in the ground. The Referee blew for full time and the reaction from the Green Army was brilliant. Arrived about 1:10pm and found the car park nearly full. They were relegated from the First Division in 1988 and endured an eighteen year decline that eventually resulted in the clubs relegation to the Conference in 2006. Obviously, by Rovers winning 2-0, I enjoyed the game, but despite the efforts of the Rovers fans, it was like watching football in a cathedral. The Kassam Stadium is quite well signposted from the main routes into Oxford, with brown football signs pointing the way. All Rights Reserved. All the facilities were fairly standard, had a bacon/onion roll and cup of tea which was fine. Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm. 3), and nearby Cowley Road (1, 5, 10, 12) and to St. Clements (X13, 4A, Oxford Tube, X90) which are all within walking distance. In 2016, the council rejected the club's bid to secure the tender for the park, with former leader Bob Price saying United's proposals "did not provide best value for money for the taxpayer". Saturday, November 10th, 2012, 3pm The ground is so well signposted on the A34 that you'd really have to go out of your way to miss the signs. More exits would speed this up. Oxford's London Road Stand, Manor Ground 1980 - Steve Daniels [, The East Stand under construction - Steve Daniels [. This was the first away ground I have done this season given that Bury are.ahem buried. I attempted to go across the road to the club shop (next to the bowling alley and gym opposite the stadium) to get a badge and programme, but took one look at the queue going around the entire shop and walked away, most likely the home fans buying their gear for their trip to Wembley next week. Councillor Linda Smith said creating a long-term training base for Oxford United at the sports park had been an "integral part of the development of the site". The University of Oxford is not a campus university and our colleges, departments and other constituent units are to be found throughout the city of Oxford, rather than on one central site. The Kassam Stadium was signposted really well. There was a chip shop in the leisure complex so we went and sat in there. As one of it's fryers wasn't working, only chips and burgers available. This wasn't. Yes, I would think so as its the nearest League One ground to where I live; but (whisper it quietly) hopefully we won't be in League One next year! Once the match kicked off, it only took 16 minutes for there to be a major talking point as Oxfords John Lundstram saw a straight red for a very heavy tackle on Michael Tonge. We then headed back to the ground, its an easy 30-minute walk, arriving at about 1:45pm. The atmosphere was as relaxed as could be expected for a pre-season friendly. If these are full you will be directed to the overflow carpark which is past the VUE cinema and club shop. Away fans are normally housed on one side of the North Stand, towards the open end of the ground. There are no pubs in close vicinity to the stadium There is a bar in the nearby Holiday Inn Express Hotel, but this no longer allows in away fans. Coming back after the game, it still took more than half an hour. The game itself nearly gave me a heart attack with both sides going all out for the win. Some are tailored for researchers; some are for all staff:People and Organisational Development (POD): personal and professional development for all staff, including for those teachingThe Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL): offering a range of courses, support and services, for I loved my day out to Oxford loved everything about it apart from the result. In fact I can't think of another ground that is so far from the town centre/railway station.It is certainly not walkable and even the bus from Oxford City Centre to near the Kassam Stadium took half an hour! The atmosphere was obviously good in the Southend section and Oxford fans made themselves heard in the 2nd half as they fought for a goal. In 1913, that changed. Our journey on the coach with East Bierley Bantams was pretty straightforward with little traffic so we arrived in good time, there is a huge car park next to the stadium so we're straight into the stadium from the coach. No noise from the home support! From a Northampton Town point of view the game was great, we battled and played our way to a 2-1 victory (told you we had a good record against them) The stewards were very helpful, even helping my son put his flag up but they do insist you sit in the seat that is on the ticket which is very annoying.
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