Tired but traditional (Elland Road (Leeds FC))

Member Name: roversjenny

Product:	Elland Road (Leeds FC)
Date:	13/02/09 (96 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Good facilities in the newest stand

Disadvantages: Price of tickets & comfort

As my partner is a Leeds United fan and I live and work in Leeds I have visited Elland Road on several occasions, and whilst it is seeped in history and tradition, I can't help but think that a complete face lift is required to bring the tired looking stadium into the 21st century.

Elland Road is situated in the Beeston Area of Leeds and is accessible from Junction 2 and 3 of the M621, however I would recommend leaving your car at home on a match day, or parking about a mile away to avoid the awful congestion that occurs before and after the match.

I have sat in all but the West Stand at Elland Road, and in all of the stands there is very little leg room making sure there is no comfort at all unless you stand up, and then when you stand up you have over excitable stewards threatening to throw you out.

The concourses in the North and South stands are small meaning that they get cramped quickly at half time and doing simple things like going to the toilet can be difficult. This is completely different in the East Stand, which is the newest of the stands at Elland Road. The concourses are massive, and there are covered area's outside which have tables and chairs should you wish to sit and have something to eat or drink. There are plenty of snack bars available for hot food, bars for alcoholic drinks and then tuck shops for sweets, along with numerous vending machines meaning you can get served quite quickly. The prices are pretty reasonable too. There is also a small club shop inside the East Stand for those wanting to purchases memorabilia, there is a large store on the corner of the South & East Stands which has a very large range of things to buy!

On a good day, the atmosphere at Elland Road can be brilliant, however, now that Leeds Uniteds glory days are behind them its more likely to be flat, especially when the stadium is half full, although you have to give credit to the many thousands of fans who still go despite them playing in the third tier of English football.

One other thing to add is that the ticket prices are very high for the standard of football that is on show.

Summary: Needs a facelift