I have been to what was our last friendly before the season started for the last 2 years, which both games fell on the last Saturday before the season started. Two years ago we played Sunderland at NYS and lost 3-2, it was hard to judge whether either team was any good , but it turned out neither team was as we were both relegated.
Last year we played Barnsley, and beat them 4-0 , and although the scoreline flattered us the result didn't and we finished the game with 10 different outfield players on the pitch, to the ones that started, so from seeing that game I always thought we had to be looking at a play off place at least.
I'm going to Cardiff match tonight and really looking forward to it, I'll post my thoughts on the game tomorrow.
Attendance was about 2500
The view from the East Stand certainly gives a better perception of how impressive the stadium is.
By the way, did anybody else notice how filthy the seats and surrounding areas were? Time for the club to get some cleaners in and sort it out before the season starts. We're in the Championship now and higher standards should apply.
Wonder if that's partly to do with the fire at G and C and also the subsequent ongoing demolition. There must have been some shyte blown across. Plus its dusty and dry anyway with the hot weather.
Bit rough for first 15mins until the sun dropped
West Stand nice and shaded !
Can see why they only open up one stand for friendlies but would have thought WS was best option
Bigger concourse
Sun not in eyes
+ on same side as ticket office to save the walk round !