The old Rover Sports and Social Club facilities, on 25 acres, has four full-sized grass football pitches, two grass 9v9 football pitches and two small sided grass football pitches. Building on the recent investment in sport at the Leys Pools and Leisure Centre and Rose Hill Community Centre, Oxford Sports Park will create a vast new sports facility on the edge of our city that will help people of all ages to keep fit, make social connections and have fun., Copyright 2023 Oxford City Council, Town Hall, St Aldate's, Oxford, OX1 1BX, Oxford Sports Park to become new home for Oxford Uniteds training facility, Six floodlit 3G pitches (five-a-side and seven-a-side), Public pavilion including six changing rooms, officials changing rooms, kitchen, social space and storage, A 150-space car park featuring 12 electric vehicle charging points. Like last season and even in the poor weather conditions, I saw a few Sunderland fans watching over the hoardings. In the away section at one sideof thepitch, we were at the top of the stand next to the car park, however, the view of the pitch was superb. The atmosphere at the game was really good. Ron Atkinson, who would later go on to manager Manchester United, is the clubs appearance record holder and his brother Graham is Oxford Uniteds top scorer. Graduates go on to start their flying career with airlines like easyJet, Ryanair, CityJet and Volotea. Against the front two of Danny Hylton and Kemar Roofe, this had the makings of a very long afternoon, especially as we had lost this reverse fixture 5-1 back on Halloween. They will be escorted out of the ground after the game, usually shortly after the final whistle. A ground that I'd looked forward to going to for quite a while rather let me down. Either enter a postal code (eg. The most likely development to the ground in the future is the addition of a fourth stand. Had a beer and walked through the estate to the ground. So I sat in my car from 21:50 to 22:40 waiting for the cars in the car park to start moving, then I joined the queues but it took another half hour before I even got out of the car park. The East Stand is another single-tier structure and welcomes the most vocal Oxford United supporters. The ground is well signposted and our satnav was spot on. It was another decent turnout from the 1800 or so Sunderland lads and lasses who were their usual vocal selves. Another couple of pubs 'The Bear' and 'Chequers' before getting the bus to ground. 394m . Stewards we very helpful and friendly. 2019-2020: 7,636 (League One) Adults 22, Over 65s 15, Under 22s/Students 14, Under 18s 12, Under 13s 8*, Under 7s 5*, Away Fans The usual overnight Megabus Dundee to London Victoria, then tube to Marleybone and a one hour train journey to Oxford. Otherwise, alcohol is also served within the ground in the form of Carlsberg Lager, Tetleys Bitter, Guinness and Somersby Cider (all 4). One good thing about an away ticket is that whilst in theory it is for a designated seat, they let you sit anywhere. From the A423 Ring Road, take the A4074 towards Reading. Once we left the A34 at 2pm it took us 20 minutes to reach the Kassam Stadium, simply due to the weight of traffic. The stewards were indifferent rather than friendly. It was a cold and damp day, more like winter than spring and windy, but both sides endeavoured to play a passing game helped by the good standard of the pitch. The postcode for Kassam Stadium is OX4 4XP. I'd seen Leeds play several times at the Manor ground and had been frustrated in recent years by constantly passing signs for the Kassam stadium enroute to games on the south coast so was looking forward to finally getting this one ticked off. At The Kassam Stadium: "We believe they are well placed to manage the site and, like us, they are keen to ensure that the community use of the site remains a key element of any future tenancy," she said. It was a good atmosphere to start off with but Oxford were awarded a controversial penalty just before half time, where I am still not sure whether the player was in the box. You need to buy tickets from the ticket office in advance of going in and mine was 22 for the South Stand upper quite expensive for League Two and especially considering I was nowhere near the halfway line. Hotels Express Holiday Inn and Hampton by Hilton are both located on the complex. I always enjoy a night game and wasn't disappointed here shame the result was bad, with Coventry losing 2-0. 4 January 2017. Executive boxes are always a good place to start if theres a group of you, coming with padded covered seating, waiter service and half time refreshments; or the 1893 Club may also impress with a three course meal, special guest speakers including club players and a match day host. There were lots of fans from both teams about and it seemed to be a friendly place. I didn't interact with home fans mainly due to the horrendous rain and conditions of the day. A very poor performance from City a huge lack of commitment and application. There is plenty of parking, its free and the pub is a nice mix of home and away fans, a nice beer garden which I imagine gets very busy during the summer. We went a bit sloppy after that but won 4-2 in the end. All the home fans seemed friendly enough with no sign of any trouble. If you are using SatNav to find us, set 'Holywell Street' as the destination rather than the postcode as the postcode will take you to the New College Lane entrance. Nice guy. The work didnt resume again until February of 2000. As one of it's fryers wasn't working, only chips and burgers available. 2023 BBC. Coach and minibus drivers must drop-off on either Parks Road or South Parks Road and park at the dedicated council coach parking provision at: This is our preferred method for students and locals community members. Lloyd Jones then got sent off for a second yellow and to rub salt into the Swindon wounds. Adults 28, Over 65s 21, Under 22s/Students 20, Under 13s 15*, Under 7s 12* 393m Oxford United Academy . As a student town Oxford has a number of hotels used to housing parents dropping off their loved ones. The ground looks very impressive and the double-tiered stand opposite is Premier League standard. Instead he directed me to the nearby bowling alley. BusesFrom Oxford City Centre the 3A runs every half hour from bus stop E1 near the new Westgate shopping centre (https://w3w.co/trendy.lush.owls). The ground was very easy to find. Its a bizarre looking ground due to it only having three sides, the end behind one goal is nothing but wooden perimeter boards which is very odd. The new facility, which is on Oxford City Council-owned land, is funded by the City Council using 4.9m of payments from BMW (UK) Manufacturing. We started brightly which was expected and we took the lead in the 40th minute and then doubled it four minutes later meaning it was 2-0 at half time. There are 1,600 car parking spaces at the stadium itself, which are free. 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. OXFORD UNITED FACTS Ground: Kassam Stadium Capacity: 12,500 Address: Grenoble Road, Oxford, OX4 4XP Telephone no: 01865 337500 Year opened: 2001 Official website: www.oufc.co.uk Twitter: @OUFCOfficial Facebook: oufcofficial Instagram: @oufcofficial YouTube: OxfordUnitedOfficial iFollow audio and video: www.oufc.co.uk/ifollow The Kassam Stadium is well built but still don't quite understand why there are only three stands. There is a fair bit of parking within a two minute walk of the stadium, which is perfect but you'll have to ensure you get there in good time as it does fill up very quickly. Away supporters should head for west car park B1 or B2. Getting away was easy as our coach was waiting for us outside the away end, and a Police escort away from the ground meant we were on our way out in a matter of moments, and another fantastic journey meant we were arriving back in Stevenage for just after 6.30pm. In the end Oxford went on to win the game 3-1, but I was proud of our efforts. The stadium is named after the former Club Chairman Firoz Kassam and is located on the outskirts of Oxford. There was a chip shop in the leisure complex so we went and sat in there. I picked my teams and Grand National horses in the first pub 'The St.Aldate Tavern'. I can see the glare from the sun being an issue for away fans due to stadium design on sunny days, as we are in a protracted spell of unsettled weather this wasn't an issue today! At least three coaches didnt get into the game until 15-20 minutes had gone. Another day trip with my five year old son. 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. Manchester United (Aon Training Complex) is located in Carrington, Manchester (M31), and offers Grass Pitches, and Artificial Grass Pitch. In the event the away end was over crowded so it would seem that the duplicate tickets and the original tickets had been used to admit fans. Please visit the official website of Oxford United for full information on changes due to the Coronavirus. There is also the option of renting a private driveway near the Kassam Stadium via YourParkingSpace.co.uk. Before the game started there was a minute's silence to remember the human sacrifice of two World Wars. MK Dons fans held some hostility to Oxford player Rob Hall, who was at the club on loan and vowed to stay with us after we paid for his injury treatment, but then left. We parked in the car park at the open/missing end of the ground, there is no charge for parking. Can't comment on the pies, burgers etc as didn't eat any, having eaten at the pub beforehand. Overall theKassam Stadium is not a bad day out. The catering was fine, normal fayre. On the whole, I found the Kassam Stadium to be an enjoyable and largely friendly day out. A chasm between the supporters and the clubs previous owner led to the Oxford United Supporters Trust attempting to get the clubs fans to call the ground The United Stadium instead of its official name of Kassam Stadium. At The Manor Ground: Oxford's London Road Stand, Manor Ground 1980 - Steve Daniels [, The East Stand under construction - Steve Daniels [. This is a problem at a lot of clubs not just Oxford by the way. 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. Plus Bus tickets are valid. I'm not sure I would have found my way out of Oxford at night without the satnav, the dual carriageway suddenly becoming a single carriageway road doubling back on itself, but maybe that is Oxford road planning for you. Ross Hitchcock informs me; Oxford Bus Company/Stagecoach route 3A runs half hourly from the city centre (Westgate stop E1 and High Street stop T2), Iffley Road and Sandford-on-Thames direct to the ground on Saturdays only. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Oxford Handbook of Psychiatry by David Semple, Roger Smyth (2013) 3rd Edition at the best online prices at eBay! Return and day tickets bought from one operator can be used to return on the other. The Kassam Stadium was signposted really well. They became the first team that had won a major trophy to be relegated out of the Football League. Buses run regularly along Iffley Road (No. The atmosphere was great from the Argyle fans throughout the game and the Oxford fans could be heard at times too, although there were only about 6,500 of them. We set off at 6 am from Gateshead/Jarrow and headed south. Would I go again? I like to visit new stadiums and I heard that Oxford had a good ground. 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. Even more so with a goalkeeper debutant and without striker Rene Howe (suspended). The programme was 3 but with 84 pages offered a good read. Return and day tickets bought from one operator can be used to return on the other. It took me about 20 minutes to get to the A34 roundabout which was gridlocked ao I decided to take the A4074(?) There was quite a big Police presence at the ground which seemed very over the top. We were situated in the car park, well that's how it felt, to one end of the North Stand on the side of the pitch. Street parking is available on Edgeway Road should there not be enough space in the sports ground car park. They dont categorise their games, but they do charge different amounts depending on your age and for different parts of the ground. The journey took over three hours but was straightforward. It's a bit of a local derby and we have more than a decent record against Oxford United. The Kassam Stadium is three quarters of quite an impressive ground. We visited the George Inn pub in Littlemore. Tottenham Hotspur Stadium So no complaints from me. Didn't go by public transport, but initial thoughts are that it would be rather awkward. There was great vocal support from the home supporters who really got behind their team. This limited carparking can accomodateapproximately 40 vehicles. We was away in 10 minutes after boarding the coach and the Police escorted us to the motorway, then we was left to make our own way home. CAE Oxford has been training aspiring pilots since 1963. Saturday, April 28th, 2012, 3pm I like visiting new grounds and the Kassam Stadium Oxford was to be my 49th ground visited. Vehicles must not be left in the carpark overnight. Super defending from Zak Vyner and Sonny Bradley kept Oxford at bay. Called Oxford Parkway it is served by trains from London Marylebone. and a penalty was awarded to the home side. These are the lines and routes that have stops nearby - Bus: X4. ProspectiveContinuing Educationstudents, Prospective online/distance learning students. 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. In October 2015 a new railway station serving Oxford was opened. If you use what3words, you can find the precise . A long drive from Lincolnshire but found the ground okay. After the roundabout with Sainsburys on one corner, take the left turning signposted Cowley/Wallington/Oxford Science Park and you eventually come to the ground on your left. It was wet and dismal to say the least. To stagger departures, Oxford do suggest you stay on after the game to enjoy the facilities; but the away end facilities were all closed down and if you are a car driver the availability of bars is a non-issue. This has a huge bar where home and way fans mixed quite happily watching the early match on the big screens. At the one end is the Oxford Mail Stand, which is also single tiered. The next talking point came in added time onto the first half. Grass Club Nickname: The cheerios to the away fans leaving with 20 minutes to go and visible behind the empty non-stand area was quite funny. How can parents appeal over school places? Yellow and Blue Away Kit: If I get the opportunity to go again I definitely will. We were 7 points clear of York pre-match but I could only see them reducing it to 4 points by 5pm. The Southend kids battled hard against a promotion-chasing Oxford team and were very unlucky to lose to a late goal. 01865 337 500 Fax: I would drive to the game next time, although from the bus you can see what a lovely city Oxford is. 12,500 (all seated) Address: Your trip would not be complete without a copy of our award-winning programme, which has excellent in-depth features on the visiting team. I even saw a tweet from a home fan asking "Why are there so many Stewards in the away section?" Plymouth were on a remarkable run after a terrible start to the season. It was extremely windy that night and with kick off approaching I just went straight into the ground to get out of the elements. Oxford scored within the first couple of minutes, then Luton scored twice within as many minutes just before half time. 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. Oxford got a penalty and went 1-0 up. There are also a couple of other traditional pubs located in Sandford-on-Thames, which is in walking distance (20-25 minutes) of the Kassam Stadium or a five minute drive. This pub was really busy with tourists and day trippers but again had a good selection of drinks. There is a roundabout by the second entrance, which will take you back to the first entrance if the other half is full. We share the car park with other facilities on the complex, including a cinema and bowling alley, and there can be a wait to exit the car park after the match. It was an easy drive. The ground is so well signposted on the A34 that you'd really have to go out of your way to miss the signs. This gives the ground a rather weird appearance as if it has just been dumped in the middle of a huge car park. This wasn't. And the U's believe the new sports complex will not be completed by summer 2018 - raising the prospect the academy's 292 pupils will be homeless for six months. We have a team of uniformed Matchday Ambassadors to help you with your visit when you arrive. I travelled up on Friday before without any issues and stayed two nights on the outskirts of Oxford. We completely dominated the game going 2-0 up by half time. I took the supporters coach which left at 8:45am and arrived at Oxford around 1:20pm. The new facilities will significantly improve sports provision in the area. The sports park, which includes 16 football pitches of various sizes and will also house two cricket pitches and softball facilities, replaced a previous facility on land in Cowley now owned by Mini carmaker BMW. Book your seat now to see one of the worlds greatest football teams German giants Bayern Munich! It took 30 minutes to get out although I've known worse than this. The new proposal is set to be approved by Oxford City Council next Wednesday. The nearest train station is Oxford. Great day for us. Unique. However, the car parks tend to fill up fast, so try and arrive early if you can (at least 75 minutes before kick off). League Two The toilets are really clean and the catering staff selling refreshments are very efficient. Getting to the ground beforehand after 5 hours on a coach was shambolic. There was lots of singing and banter between the rival fans.The stewards are friendly and seem happy to answer any questions. Keep your eye out on the clubs website for details, or in the local paper if you live in the area. 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. Taking the coach was helpful as we were shepherded nicely away from the ground in quite short order, but those driving I understand did not fare quite so well. The usual lower league ground. The number of pitches at the site has been increased by making more efficient use of the space to accommodate Oxford United, which will have exclusive use of four full-sized pitches and two goalkeeper training areas, as well as space to build a new pavilion.
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