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Review by Brentford fan Simon James
Why did you choose to go to this game and why were you looking forward to it?
Easy to get to away fixture for me and had not been to Elland Road for a while.
How did you travel to the game and how easy was it?
Very easy to get to Leeds by train. I travelled from Edinburgh, which takes three hours.
If you got the train, how easy did you find it to make your way to the stadium from the station?
I found out there was a direct bus (R2) to the ground. Was easy to use and cost £3.
Which pubs did you go to before the game and what was the atmosphere like?
There is a dedicated away fans bar (Howard’s Bar) at the ground. Great atmosphere as it was exclusively for the Bees fans.
Where did you eat on your away day and was it good value?
Had a meal in a city centre restaurant after the game as I had a couple of hours before my train left. Was under £20 for a main and a drink, which is my general budget for a meal after the game.
What did you think of the food and drink available inside the ground?
Had a cheeseburger and a pint at the ground which were perfectly fine.
What did you think of the away end and your view of the game?
Away fans are in one end of the John Charles stand. I was in the Upper Tier and for most of the time had a great view. I did see some stanchions in other parts of the stand that may affect the view slightly.
What was the atmosphere like during the match?
The Brentford support was amazing all game. The away section is adjacent to the loudest home fans in the Norman Hunter / South stand so there was plenty of banter between the two sets.
How friendly were the home fans out of 10?
8/10 – Most of the Leeds fans I met were fine, though I heard accounts of some Bees fans getting hassle before the game.
How easy did you find it to get away from the stadium after the game?
You are let out onto Elland Road which was closed off from traffic, so very easy to get out. Police were very visible, so no trouble.
How much did you spend in total on this away day? Was it good value for money?
Including ticket, train fare, food and drink around £80. Good value for a full day out.
Would you recommend this away day to other fans?
Yes!
