I don’t think it will have too much effect, there’s only room for a limited amount of fans at the sheepfolds so I reckon those who go to the bridge street pubs will continue. Plus it’s more expensive in the sheepfolds !
I think away fans, on the trains, will use the bridge, find Sheepfolds is chocka and double back … … or go into the ground and drink on the concourse.
I reckon it will increase boozing round keel areas. People will then know they can continue the drinks and just hop over the bringe in 5 mins to the stadium. Game changer
I think you're right, home/away supporters can arrive by Metro/train and do a pub crawl from the 3 Stories through Keel and over the bridge ... ... much better than getting off at the SOL Metro or St Peters.
I wouldn’t be surprised if they have pre match entertainment in Keel Square/Fan Zone type thing. Then the hoards can march to the SoL as one.
Supposed to be open for opening ceremony of womens world cup as there is a parade planned across it for the first game
Went to the club shop today and I’m amazed they don’t do gift vouchers,I didn’t want to get him last years top and I’m away on his birthday and before the new kit launch I find this most strange
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I was in the club shop today, my good lady wanted a couple of Tshirts. There was a family in from the USA spending a fair wack on kit, good to see.. Slight downside, only one till was open. There were two further assistants, one of whom was ensuring stock was displayed correctly whilst the other was just stood using her phone instead of jumping onto another till to clear the queue. Not the best impression. I was actually surprised how many customers were mooching about on a Friday lunchtime.