The stadium was originally built for the Commonwealth Games, which were held in 2002 and cost in the region of £90m to construct. The Man City fans were very friendly and the stewards were fine.We walked back to the Piccadilly Tap, an easy 25 minute walk but not picturesque in any way whatsoever. It was a visit to supposedly one of Europe’s top clubs, but it just didn’t feel that way.I was really looking forward to visiting as it was our first game since The Saints got relegated back in 2005.

From here, the ground was signposted as Sportcity all the way there. I decided to go into the ground early and have a few beers on the concourse while watching the Wigan v Arsenal game on TV. The snow lying in most car parks and alongside most of the roads didn’t help but I’m guessing that the experience is similar on a warm Saturday in April.I had booked my ticket online and had to collect it from the shop on the North side of the ground. The home fans at the pub were friendly too. Still once there we were rewarded with some fantastic views of the ground.The fact we were in all blue against a team in another blue was very confusing but we got used to it. But main reason to see Bristol City at a ground I have not had the pleasure of visiting my 65th away club.Very easy, we left Bristol at 8am a arrived at just before 11am (The traffic was kind to us) We stayed in a nearby hotel with plenty parking and with easy walking distance to the ground.Before the game, we used the slug and lettuce to chill out and to have lunch, before moving on to a Wetherspoons pub where we meet up with the rest.

The pub seemed like an oasis of ‘local’ in the heart of Manchester.I then decided to take the long walk to the ground, back past Piccadilly station. Our performance was exceptional and more than held our own against the likes of David Silva, Sergio Aguero, Carlos Tevez, Edin Dzeko and Vincent Kompany. For those who choose to drive, pay on the day parking is available. Immediately wished I'd gone there first as I would've stayed put; the beer was top-notch, as was lunch - Manchester Egg pie. We rented a driveway through a parking app, for £6.50 gave us a good place to park.As we were later than expected, we went straight into the ground. Leave the M60 at Junction 23 and take the A635 towards Manchester. I was off.I left Leicester just gone 4pm and made good time until I hit the M56.

Change your flight. Etihad Stadium. It was one of the grounds I wanted to go to as I have had great review from friends that have been before and said the atmosphere is amazing. It is one of those grounds that looks a lot bigger on the inside than the outside. What I thought was a leisurely stroll to a pre-match drink turned into a frustrating wait and a dash for my seat – there has to be a better way?It is a new build but has a certain character due to the high sides and tiered design, probably better viewed from inside than outside. At the end of the road turn right onto Great Ancoats Street. I was wanting to go to the Sale v Glasgow Rugby game but I got my dates wrong. Great work by Anichebe and Coleman and a great header. Nervous, though... this was Saints' first league game since being mauled by Leicester City (I won't repeat the scoreline here), as well as having been stuffed out of the EFL cup by City at this ground just a few days earlier.I came up on the train from Euston, arrived in the city reasonably early (just after midday). A really nice walk and no problems with the Man City fans. But looking at the Stadium and all angles I was more than impressed, not the boring soulless bowls you see.What a game!!

Chips were really nice even if expensive and they had hot dogs, burgers etc .Getting out of the ground was easy as we all got back on the coaches and started the trip back home. I was surprised by the venom hurled at us by some of the home fans.

We were located in the lower tier and had a good view of the pitch.Well what can I say? I was a bit annoyed at the obligatory searching at the turnstiles, which alas happens more often than not these days. Overall the day out was fantastic!

Southampton must have been there from before 6.30pm as we did not see them.As I said the ground was spectacularly lit up from a distance and looked equally impressive from immediately outside. The inside is very impressive too and the new additional tier to the South Stand which we were sitting in was very steep. Whilst most clubs have elected to re-create some furry creature, Man City have as their mascots a pair of aliens called 'Moonchester' and 'Moonbeam'.The building of a third tier at the South End of the Etihad Stadium was completed for the start of the 2015/16 season; three new rows of seats have also been added at pitch side level around most of the stadium where feasible; and 2 small sections of extra seats have been constructed at the far end of the West and East Stands closest to the South Stand. Once I got to the car and out of the traffic clogged streets near the ground the drive out of the city and back to Geordieland was easy and straightforward.Overall despite seeing the Mags play very badly and get a spanking from a far superior team on the night I did really enjoy the experience.

Rarely did any songs ripple around that ground as I had expected to happen.The game was hardly a classic, which perhaps accounted for some of the lack of atmosphere. I had read before on this website about the baiting the away fans get from the City fans due to the close proximity of the opposing sets of supporters. COVID-19 self-assessment.

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