RoyleArmy1994 Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 I am just wondering if anyone can give me an insight as to what the O2 Suite/ Executive box is like? What was your experience like? Was it executive? The food, bar etc. What was it like watching the match in there? Also any pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyleArmy1994 Posted November 8, 2014 Author Share Posted November 8, 2014 Reason be is its my 21st at home to Barnsley. Does anyone knows if the new stands boxes will be available for this fixture? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamb Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 yes , I know the new stand boxes will not be available . O2 is not bad give it a go , its different. form your own opinion . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh_latics Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 I've done it a few times. It's a good laugh if you're with a decent crowd. A player comes up before hand for a chat, some ok food, beers are flowing, man of match comes up for an interview, more beers, a raffle and stuff. Should be a good day if you take a few mates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OAFCM35 Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 (edited) Someone told us that you get ferried off to hotel for food and there is no longer a free bar anymore does anyone know if that's true? Edited November 8, 2014 by OAFCM35 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz_Oafc Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 (edited) The O/S says its a 'cash bar' I've only ever been in when it was the pie & pint upgrade deal a few seasons back so can't comment on the food. Was a decent experience, first time we had Robbie Simpson come up and the second Weslowski (and I won the prediction, so was presented with a bottle of wine from wes). Staff were really friendly and broady was a great compare (not sure who it would be now) Only slightly annoying bit was one of the games we were sat next to a group of the 'WAGS' who weren't remotely interested in the match, only bitching and gossiping with each other. Edited November 8, 2014 by Gaz_Oafc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankly Mr Shankly Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 I'm going in with me dad next Saturday. I've been in once before, a terrible midweek match at home to Brentford when Ronnie Moore had just taken over. As usual we slumped to a 0-2 defeat against a play-off chasing Brentford side. Midway through the second half someone popped their heads in and asked us to choose a man of the match. The only person we could think of who hadn't completely disgraced himself was Dean Holden so we picked him. Was pretty amusing hearing the crowd reaction when it got announced five minutes later. I must admit, Even though it was comfortable, warm and fairly nice facilities I much, much prefer to watch from the stands. I think the fact that you're behind glass just detatches you from the atmosphere, what little there is of it anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 . I think the fact that you're behind glass just detatches you from the atmosphere, what little there is of it anyway. I went in a box at White Hart Lane when we played there back in premiership days. The volume from outside could be adjusted... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudemedic Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 I'm going in with me dad next Saturday. I've been in once before, a terrible midweek match at home to Brentford when Ronnie Moore had just taken over. As usual we slumped to a 0-2 defeat against a play-off chasing Brentford side. Midway through the second half someone popped their heads in and asked us to choose a man of the match. The only person we could think of who hadn't completely disgraced himself was Dean Holden so we picked him. Was pretty amusing hearing the crowd reaction when it got announced five minutes later. I must admit, Even though it was comfortable, warm and fairly nice facilities I much, much prefer to watch from the stands. I think the fact that you're behind glass just detatches you from the atmosphere, what little there is of it anyway. The corner flag was slightly better, as it had windows, but the atmosphere is definitely stunted in the O2 suite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laticsrblue Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 (edited) The corner flag was slightly better, as it had windows, but the atmosphere is definitely stunted in the O2 suite. I can see how having windows gave it the advantage... Edited November 10, 2014 by laticsrblue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankly Mr Shankly Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Went today. The meal was a bit odd though. Perhaps it was the earlier than normal kick off time that threw the caterers; A huge steak (which was cooked nicely, even if no-one was asked how they liked it cooking) with one of the hash browns that you get from McDonalds and an egg cooked inside a tomato(!?). Decent though, just a bit odd. Free pint to start with too. The PA guy was also the compare and wasn't that good really. He just didn't look very natural with a mic in his hand and kept getting words mixed up etc. They dragged Jack Truelove up and asked a few questions. I'm sure if they tried harder they could have a player or ex-player who'd be a bit more interesting than a teenager shuffling around looking clearly like he'd rather be downstairs having 'bantz' with his mates. This part of it felt hugely forced and, if I'm frank, a bit unprofessional. The other time I've been Andy Barlow was the guest and was excellent. Ignore what it says on the itinary about smart dress, no trainers. It seemed to be a wear whatever you like affair. We then had a choice of boxes and we ended up in one with David Mellor, Amri Morgan-Smith and Forte's missus, parents and 2 year old toddler who spent the entire match waddling up and down the back row trying to hit everyone on the head with a bunch of keys. They have speakers inside now which playback the outside atmosphere so this wasn't so bad. As a one-off upgrade it was fine but I'd much rather be in the stand watching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeykieran Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 It is a portacabin outside and in basically. Food is terrible and small. View is impeded depending on where you sit. You can actually fit in the seats though, you can get a pint and there's no draft. Nice to have the players come in and chat at half/full time though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OAFCM35 Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Will we be ditching these portacabin boxes once the new stand is fully functional or will the suites in the new stand be purely for business use and hiring out to clients? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SavageTheBeast Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Will we be ditching these portacabin boxes once the new stand is fully functional or will the suites in the new stand be purely for business use and hiring out to clients? I dont think us peasants will be able to afford the boxes in the new stand so its the cabin for us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShireBlue Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 An egg cooked in a tomato? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OAFCM35 Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 I dont think us peasants will be able to afford the boxes in the new stand so its the cabin for us Is it stil £100 + vat for the peasants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 An egg cooked in a tomato?I'm also still trying to get my head around that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankly Mr Shankly Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 An egg cooked in a tomato? Yeah. It was :censored:ing well weird. It didn't taste that nice either, a sloppy egg and a warmed up tomato. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Yeah. It was :censored:ing well weird. It didn't taste that nice either, a sloppy egg and a warmed up tomato. So what is it- a cut out tomato with an egg inside stuck in the microwave? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShireBlue Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Yeah. It was :censored:ing well weird. It didn't taste that nice either, a sloppy egg and a warmed up tomato. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw_oldh857 Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 tomato with an egg in it never thought I'd see the day at bp Mr shankly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankly Mr Shankly Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 So what is it- a cut out tomato with an egg inside stuck in the microwave? Yeah, a cheap salad tomato that had the top sliced off and an egg poured into it and then probably microwaved. A tomategg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShireBlue Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Corney out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Yeah, a cheap salad tomato that had the top sliced off and an egg poured into it and then probably microwaved. A tomategg. I never thought of doing that. However, unlike many great ideas I never had, I can be pleased that that one is fairly poor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disjointed Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 If I ever get on "Ready Steady Cook", that is my food for the chef. A fivers worth of tomatos and eggs. "Now then Ainsley, lets see what the :censored: you can do with that" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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