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  1. Loyalbantam

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    You should be ok on any available pavement.
     
    #64 Loyalbantam, Mar 20, 2023
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    We live in Drighlington.
    We come in on the bus for afternoon games.
    For evening games we drive in and park in The Broadway.
    Fingers crossed for 3 points tonight.
     
    #74 Tom Hallett, Mar 21, 2023
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    I think you will be happiest in the Midland Road or East stand. The main stand is the official family stand, but Midland Road imho is a better bet. More leg room and no trouble. You should be able to get tickets easily in block A which is towards the kop.
    I would avoid the North West stand and the Kop
     
    #2 Allotment Bantam, Oct 2, 2022
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    Here's the info re mascots: https://support.bradfordcityafc.com/be-a-mascot/
     
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    #7 Stafford Bantam, Oct 3, 2022
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    The sun can be a problem when sat in the Midland Road stand though. Right in your face.
    For me the main stand is the better of the two, in the shade and, if you can get in line (or thereabouts) with the half way line, you have a great view of the pitch/game.
     
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    Only if you can put up with the grumpy old moaning brigade in C block.

    I've had STs in every part of the ground and for me I'd say that apart from the congestion when leaving, the Midland Road definitely has the best match day experience.

    Also, for young kids they get to be close to the players warming up and the chance of selfies etc that you don't really get in the main stand.
     
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    It depends on your point of view. Personally I dislike being deafened by the drum and some of the behaviour in the NWC leaves something to be desired in my opinion.
    It's their first match, I think a gentler introduction may be called for. In the Midland Road we DO leap up and down and cheer when we score.
    If you sit in the back half of the stand there is little problem with the sun in your eyes.
     
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    Kids do get close to the players warming up us selfies etc in the main stand though NM.
    Many kids get down to the front and do this.
    Us old buggers just sit, eat our pies and watch!!
     
    #28 Bantam-in-Greece, Oct 3, 2022
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    Colouring-in books and crayons…. Suit some on here instead of the pre match shandy?;)
     
    #37 Kevin1954, Nov 18, 2022
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    As a neutral it was good watching a game with no stress or jeopardy. I was expecting more from Bradford but the Cobblers did look really good. Nephew is at a stage where just scoring one consolation goal in the 93rd made his day. I wonder how long that naive wonderment will last! We’ll be back in January for the Carlisle game. Good luck for the rest of the season. Cheers.
     
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    Exactly. When I take out the stress of watching my own team, the whole football day experience is brilliant.
    And the beer in the Boar & Fable was very good too.
     
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    I think I’d have to ban myself as I’ve not been a lucky omen for City so far!
    I previously mentioned I actually support Derby so could be 2 visits to Wembley that weekend! Not complaining though
     
    #77 Dave, Mar 22, 2023
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    It's my lads first game on Saturday (he's 8 today). We're sat in the East Stand as it's definitely the best one for a first timer.

    Not sure about the other stuff you asked regarding special stuff for first games. I think we're just going to get there early and look around and that.
     
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    Agree with the views of the other posters. Midland Road/East Stand. The only significant drawback of sitting in there can be if it is very sunny, as you catch it especially in the rows nearer the pitch, so think sunglasses/baseball caps if the weather is very good (rarer in October). Enjoy the day. Let us know how it goes.:thumbup:
     
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    Poor little bugger.
     
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    If only there was a little cartoon icon we could press for that.
     
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    That’s a very generous offer, cheers. Will keep it in mind but maybe they’ll always be expected the five star treatment haha!
     
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    That's why we moved out mate we didn’t want to be labelled with that title.
     
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