Easting: 548814.04: They dealt very well with the issue and only around six fans that I saw were invited to leave. 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. A nightmare. The ground is so well signposted on the A34 that you'd really have to go out of your way to miss the signs. 0345 7111 222*. This is a problem at a lot of clubs not just Oxford by the way. Telephone: +44 1865 270000 Fax: +44 1865 270708 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. Sue and Michael run fan stalls outside the main reception doors of the South Stand. 22,750 v Preston North End Oxford United Training Ground oxford. It was an easy drive. Cash and card are accepted. The away end is at the North side of the ground with the away fans housed on the right-hand side as you view the pitch. The performance was poor from the team which frustrated the fans. Throughout your matchday, Oxford Uniteds approachable staff will be happy to help with any queries you may have. Oxford United FC fixture list (takes you to the BBC Sports Website). There is also the option of renting a private driveway near the Kassam Stadium via YourParkingSpace.co.uk. The U's Year Ground Opened: 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. That aside I always love an away day and the Kassam Stadium was a new ground for me. I was looking forward to this game, as both Oxford and Port Vale were pushing for promotion. Get off at the James Street stop on Iffley Road and walk down to us. Either enter a postal code (eg. Oxford University Press 198 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10016 USA. We wandered into the bowling alley. Oxford Sports Park will provide the following facilities for the wider community: Oxford United FC, which has a 25-year lease to operate the facility, will host club pitch hire, competitions, leagues, childrens sports parties and events at Oxford Sports Park. From here Marston Road Sports Ground is a 15minute walk or you can take the U5 bus towards Marston and disembark at Ferry Road, walking 5 minutes down Edgeway Road andfollowing the walking and cycling instructions. I enjoy the day regardless of the result. Justice done therefore when Jones saved the penalty from Liam Sercombe. There was just about sufficient car parking, and the advantage is that it is free, but latecomers do have to park behind the Vue Leisure Complex on land that is muddy, unlit and unlined, which I imagine could cause some trouble finding your car after a night game. There's a Fish & Chips place next door that seemed decent but was rammed too. Any teams or groups interested in using the facilities can register their interest by emailing Andrew Harvey aharvey@oufc.co.uk. I spent ten minutes or so after the game in a queue for the 3A bus back to the city centre. Booking train tickets in advance will normally save you money! It was a long drive with the usual pain on the M6 roadworks but once passed that it was easy as anything to get to. 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. I thought the stewarding was excellent, not at all heavy handed; and when there was a problem it was dealt with tactfully but firmly, so well done that team. There is enough seats for everyone so why make people sit away from there mates etc is beyond me. The Kassam Stadium looks very much like many new builds apart from the bizarre sight of one end missing. SmokingThe stadium is a smoke-free zone: and smoking or the use of electronic cigarettes is not permitted inside the stadium. 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. Then left back Ricardinho played a one two into the box before shooting through the keepers legs to give a 2-0l half time lead to Oxford. Oxford United, Fusion Lifestyle and Oxford City Council have reached an agreement for Oxford Sports Park to become the new home of Oxford United's training facility. The shot ratio of 17 to 4 in Oxford's favour tells it's own story. A key game for us as it would be an indicator if we had a chance of making the play-offs after six successive draws versus the top teams in League One, i.e. Your email address will not be published. Home fans were friendly but heavily outnumbered by Rovers fans. Therefore, where possible, we ask members and visitors to make use of walking, cycling and public transport. A 2,000 space car park with only one exit meant that nothing moved for 40 minutes. Picture: OUFC OXFORD United's training ground has been rebranded the Bangkok Glass. 12,500 (all seated) Address: He was poor throughout though and baffled both sets of fans and players with some awful decisions. It was another decent turnout from the 1800 or so Sunderland lads and lasses who were their usual vocal selves. I suggest for a while you go for a drink, watch a movie or go for a meal, as it took about 45 minutes to get out of the car park, as there is only one way in and one way out. I'd been to Oxford (both the Kassam Stadium and the old Manor Ground) several times before , and we normally win more than we lose, so a no-brainer. If you do end up arriving late at the stadium and find that the stadium car parks are full, then dont get tempted to park on a grass verge as you may well end up with a parking ticket for your trouble. Unique. League Two 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. This was quite an impressive sight at a League Two game. Note these operate cashless payment. Oxford looked flat and we looked full of energy. The journey was straightforward down the M40 and the ground is well signposted although one wonders whether it is quicker to continue down the M40 south than get off at the A34 as you are instructed by the signage. On hearing the story, they like most opposition fans, wished us well in getting rid of our owners. Construction began in 1996 but halted in December of 1997 after financial difficulties caused major problems. As well as our game, all Stevenage fans had one eye on Score Centre, Livescore or Twitter to keep ourselves updated with the goings on at Bootham Crescent, where relegation rivals York were hosting Crawley. 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. . I must say the Oxford fans in the 7,500 crowd gave their team fantastic backing for long spells throughout. The huge police presence in the car park makes it feel like a safe place for a game of football. There is on-site car parking and it is then a 20-minute walk to the stadium (01865 779341). Stewards were quite helpful and explained that if he couldn't see they could try to relocate, however, with Pompey selling out their allocation again we elected just to stay where we were. I dropped the wife in Watford for a visit to Harry Potter World. The home fans didn't sing much until the last quarter of the game. The news that York could only get a draw against Crawley meaning we remained seven points clear ahead of their trip to Plymouth on Easter Monday gave us even more reason to celebrate. 54 Walton Street, Oxford, OX2 6AE (01865 557 309). The Kassam Stadium looked quite nice from the outside. The usual lower league ground. In fact, no balls kicked out of the ground during the game so all cars were safe. Oxford University Sports main complex is located off Iffley Road, South East of Oxford city centre at the following address: -, (OX4 1SR for driving to Jackdaw Lane entrance). I like visiting new grounds and the Kassam Stadium Oxford was to be my 49th ground visited. Photograph: PA Images . Staff were decent and friendly serving which makes a change as an away fan and the range of food and drink was good as well. See below for parking arrangement. Spencer Matthews looks for brother's body on Everest, Saving Private Ryan actor Tom Sizemore dies at 61, Doctors want up to 262 an hour to cover strike, Johnson faces 'punishment' and his 'stitch-up', Sacred coronation oil will be animal-cruelty free. So overall a great day out for Southend particularly as results elsewhere ensured we still had a chance of automatic promotion in our last game at home to Macclesfield. The Holiday Inn Express has a bar, a business centre, a meeting room and a free buffet breakfast on offer. FANS FOOD TIPIf you want something quick and easy, the burgers and the bacon rolls from the van in the south-west corner of the car park are freshly-made, very substantial and exceptionally good. The Oxford Sports Park is situated just off the Oxford Ring Road near Horspath, by the MINI Factory. Cash Machine A cash machine is located beside the VUE cinema. Address: TRAINING GROUND, Isherwood Road, Carrington, Manchester, M31 4BH: Car Park: Yes: Car Park Capacity: 200: Management Type: Sport Club: Management Group: . The three sided ground did not seemed to affect the atmosphere at all. The 24-acre site of the Oxford Sports and Social Club and Oxford Cricket Club has been United's training ground for six years. The match was surprisingly competitive despite the sweltering conditions. On arrival at the Kassam the coach was directed to park up in the large car park behind the open end. The access is good and the viewing of the game is good with no obstructions in the way. League Two The Kassam Stadium is a very nice and purposeful ground. Coach drivers must drop-off on Marston Road and park at the dedicated council coach parking provision at: TheUniversity of Oxford websitecarries awealthof information on getting to Oxford and visiting both the city and the Universityin general. The club shop is located behind the VUE cinema, opposite the entrance to the overflow car park. It was a pretty smooth and easy journey. The stadium itself looks weird considering its a three-sided ground. Play Grenoble Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, OX4 4XP. Anti-Social BehaviourOxford United Football Club operates a zero tolerance approach to anti-social behaviour in any form and expects all supporters to treat each other with respect at Grenoble Road. OUFC v TUFC is becoming a regular event now as the wind-up potential is enormous (I'm outnumbered 5:1!). As its still a fairly new ground its typically bland with no character. The Kassam Stadium is the largest venue in Oxford for conferences, exhibitions, events and meetings. The North Stand is used to house the away supporters and is a single-tier structure opposite The Main Stand, a two-tier structure that houses the changing rooms and dugouts as well as the grounds family section. 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. Oxford got a penalty and went 1-0 up. Oxford United train here. There is no access for coaches, nor space for turning around/dropping-off on Edgeway Road. We were going to drive and make a day of it with our wives. They dont categorise their games, but they do charge different amounts depending on your age and for different parts of the ground. We parked at the George Arms on Sandford Road, a 15 minute walk away as above. We enjoyed a pre-match meal at the White House pub near Oxford City Centre washed down with several Wadworth ales (I was a passenger!). Some of the best officials I have seen all season although it seemed a bit harsh to book two of our players for time wasting? Then a Bus 3A from the citycentre to the Kassam Stadium. The club recently moved into their new dedicated training facility in Cowley, a few miles south-east of the city and a stone's throw from BMW's Mini factory. Oxford United are set to secure management of their training ground after being overlooked by the council during the site's development. 2018-2019: 7,315 (League One) The first half was insipid with goal action minimal. Bob Price saying United's proposals "did not provide best value for money for the taxpayer". I was intrigued aboutvisiting the "three sided" ground. Weather conditions were perfect for football, and was very enjoyable watch. If a match is not designated all-ticket, any remaining tickets can be purchased on match day from the away ticket office in the North Stand, which is also the collection point for pre-ordered tickets. Oxford is a lovely city and it was a decent game, although a rubbish result for us and another ground ticked off. The fare for an Adult is 3.50 return, or 1.70 return for a child. I picked my teams and Grand National horses in the first pub 'The St.Aldate Tavern'. From the South or London-use Thornhill Park and Ride. Being a tall bloke I think I've mentioned this before the leg room was very generous. CAE London Gatwick. We then headed back to the ground, its an easy 30-minute walk, arriving at about 1:45pm. This was impeccably observed. Street parking is available on Edgeway Road should there not be enough space in the sports ground car park. Graham Carey was Argyle's best player in the first half setting up Antoni Sarcevic but he could'nt find the back of the net. The closest car park does mean quick in/out but you risk your car getting hit by a stray ball. Rage Online Michael has an extensive range of past programmes for home and away matches; team sheets; books and memorabilia (cash or card). I even saw a tweet from a home fan asking "Why are there so many Stewards in the away section?" There are cycle racks available in front of the pavilion. Although modern it is less 'flat-pack' than a lot of its peers and enjoys a nice open aspect without that hemmed in feeling. There was a lot of traffic on the main roads leading up to the turn off to the ground. OUExiles I would be happy to return. One disappointment is the large gaps in the corners, which sets the stands back from the playing surface and means cold winds whistling through in winter. Oxfords relegation made history, but not the sort of history that the club is all that proud of. The game saw Braintree go 1-0 up and send our fans ecstatic During the half time interval I was chosen to participate in a fans crossbar challenge. Definitely an upmarket place to go, but worth it. A disadvantage for the home fans is that if they leave early (as they did when losing 2-0), they are in clear view of the away fans as they cross the car park, meaning they have to endure a good ribbing from the visiting supporters! Although I hit it twice out of four shots, I didn't win a prize. Oxford United Youth plus various OSL sides. Oxford United were in fine form and had just qualified for the Wembley Checkatrade Final. The following information is available to download here: Ticket office: 01865 337533 ticketoffice@oufc.co.uk, Supporter Liaison Officer: ataylor@oufc.co.uk. First impressions: The German company agreed to fund the 4.9m sports complex on council land after senior councillors agreed the Mini plant could expand. We could have sold even more tickets for this game. The stadium is signposted on all major approach roads to Oxford with the brown attraction signs and a football icon. There will soon be wrap around digital advertising boards added; theyll be used to improve the match day experience for fans and bring in advertising revenue for the club. Who doesn't love the FA Cup? And another thing. Swindon managed to score a winning goal during the chaos and the ref allowed it to stand. 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! A bit strange only having 3 stands and very windy once inside but still quite a smart stadium. Away supporters should head for west car park B1 or B2. . It is ope from 1.30pm (6.45pm for evening games). Cobblers scored the only goal of the game in 93rd minute (which my son aged 12) said shouldn't have counted as there was a foul on the keeper). 0906 302 1222*. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. It took 30 minutes to get out although I've known worse than this. Lost 2-1. We offer a full range of pitches for training and tournaments including Six 3G pitches for five-a side This wasn't. This will give us fantastic new facilities on the edge of the city and allow all areas of the club to work side by side, from the young players in the Academy right through to the first team. I didn't interact with home fans mainly due to the horrendous rain and conditions of the day. University Parks is a public park which is managed by the University and has sports pitches managed by Oxford University Sport within it. The Kassam Stadium is okay. Address: Roman Way, Cowley Zip code: OX4 2RY City: Oxford, Oxfordshire Capacity: 1000 Surface: grass It is really rather odd to arrive in the car park and to be able to see into the ground with only a wooden fence in the way. The stadium is well signposted, but it is in the middle of two very big council estates and near to a huge industrial area.

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