Football - Adelaide Utd

[Guest andyboy66]

Will really miss my beloved football team (Rangers FC)

Wondering if anyone has taken up going to see Adelaide Utd,

and what it's like. Atmosphere, crowd, cost etc??

Afraid I can't stand a lot of Aussie favourite sports - rugby, cricket etc

Anyone go to the footie and would you recommend?

[Diane]

I think Young Flinny might be a regular http://www.pomsinadelaide.com/forum/member.php?u=2641 so might be worth a PM

 

Have been a couple of times, and the atmosphere isn't bad - nothing like a UK match though unfortunately, either in crowd numbers or in football standards! Give it a try and see what you think: with the large european influence here in Adelaide, you'll find it attracts quite a few poms, greeks, italians and croatians predominantly.

[The Flinns]

My two sons are regulars at the Adelaide United games and go to quite a few away games too!

 

When I have been I have quite enjoyed it but if you're expecting the Ibrox roar, then you're in for disappointment.

[The Flinns]

I think Young Flinny might be a regular http://www.pomsinadelaide.com/forum/member.php?u=2641 so might be worth a PM

 

Have been a couple of times, and the atmosphere isn't bad - nothing like a UK match though unfortunately, either in crowd numbers or in football standards! Give it a try and see what you think: with the large european influence here in Adelaide, you'll find it attracts quite a few poms, greeks, italians and croatians predominantly.

 

Funny Diane, I was just typing about my two sons.

[Diane]

LOL Just saw your post and thought - oh good, there he is! I thought it was your lads who went... (and hope you didn't mind me mentioning them!)

[tina&steve]

The standard is pretty ****, but then you will be used to that following the SPL!!!

Not much of an atmosphere but its hot and you can drink beer in the stands!!!

[The Flinns]

Don't mind at all Diane and I'm sure they'd be only too happy to offer their help/advice once they see the post

[Guest andyboy66]

Thanks to all for replies,

Maybe it will be a step up from the SPL!! ha

[Guest UzinOz]

Only been a couple of times and it's not anything like going to Ibrox, but is not a bad atmosphere, very family orientated. It's worth going to see for yourself but don't expect to be doin the bouncy lol

 

Jackie

[Guest andyboy66]

Only been a couple of times and it's not anything like going to Ibrox, but is not a bad atmosphere, very family orientated. It's worth going to see for yourself but don't expect to be doin the bouncy lol

 

Jackie

 

Thanks for that Jackie!!

Will give it a try once there,

just can't imagine not seeing any live football, but hey, there's more to life!!

 

Alan

[Guest BackToAdelaide]

Dare I point out that footy in Adelaide usually means Aussie Rules and not rugby?

[Guest Guest5035]

a proper game

 

stevo

[ian mc]

I see that footy is that popular in SA the local tv station are thinking of pulling it http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/abc-tv-may-axe-sanfl/story-e6freckc-1226108474100

[Guest Guest5035]

And Soccers that popular, its not even on free to air!!

 

stevo

[ian mc]

What about the programs they have on SBS do they not count??

[Anne B]

It's not expensive to get in. We took the kids to an evening game last season on a really hot evening, I don't know how the players could play in that temperature, we were sweating just sitting there! It was a good atmosphere, nothing like British football but enjoyable. Unfortunately Adelaide United lost, but there was a good crowd, family atmosphere and less old ladies than the footy!

[Young Flinny]

I'm part of the Red Army (supporters group) and we meet up in a pub before every game, get some cheap drink down us then go to the match where we'll have a drink in the stands and we've been known to go for a drink afterwards.

 

I don't know much about the football but feel free to drop us a PM and I'll give you the meet details.