Most atmospheric stadia in football?

stovelid · 30-12-2008 1:07pm #1

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1101536/THE-LIST-10-1-atmospheric-stadiums-football.html

CiaranC · 30-12-2008 1:31pm

lol, is that a wind-up?

HalloweenJack · 30-12-2008 1:31pm

No surprises there.

eZe^ · 30-12-2008 1:43pm

Jesus, no Ramon Sanchez Pizquain, or Mestalla, or the stadia of the likes of Galatasaray, Fenerbahce, Olympiacos, Panathanaikos, Lazio, River Plate, Boca Juniors, Tigre. Complete farce.

jank · 30-12-2008 1:47pm

Why do people bother. Its always geared towards english football and then to Liverpool. Load of ****e.

~Rebel~ · 30-12-2008 1:55pm

Big European nights - you can't beat Anfield...a lot of the rest of the time?...not so incredible...

Obviously the list is a farce anyway though, even in relation to just english football i would say a lot of the smaller stadiums have far better atmosphere then the likes of old trafford

SantryRed · 30-12-2008 2:10pm

Old Trafford 5th:pac:
Anfield 1st:pac:

Some of them are rediculous. Where's all the turkish stadiums and the likes?

HalloweenJack · 30-12-2008 2:23pm

How about we answer the question: What is the most atmospheric stadium in football?

I'm only going on personal experience here.

The best atmosphere I ever remember at a match I attended was at a Sparta Rotterdam Utrecht match last year. Sparta play in a small stadium, about 12k at most and it was pretty packed that night. About 9 or 10k. A good bit of noise coming from the travelling fans and from the home end. Also, when the teams came out ALL the home fans were there to cheer on their side. It was a great experience.

Here's what the home fans do at the start of the match (not the game I was at):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ds7deE0rnVA

turly · 30-12-2008 2:25pm

The Camp Nou atmospheric? No way, unless they're talking in purely architectural or numerical terms. Els Cules are the most strangely subdued fans I've witnessed. I've seen a lot more passion from fans -- getting behind the team when things are going badly etc -- at FCB Basketball matches.

I say this as a Barca socio in case you think I'm an Espanyol feen or something - though they're nothing to write home about either...

eZe^ · 30-12-2008 2:28pm

turly wrote: »

The Camp Nou atmospheric? No way, unless they're talking in purely architectural or numerical terms. Els Cules are the most strangely subdued fans I've witnessed. I've seen a lot more passion from fans -- getting behind the team when things are going badly etc -- at FCB Basketball matches.

I say this as a Barca socio in case you think I'm an Espanyol feen or something - though they're nothing to write home about either...

You sound like a Perico to me... :pac::pac:

mike65 · 30-12-2008 2:34pm

Stamford Bridge 45!

MagicMarker · 30-12-2008 2:36pm

Can't really complain with No. 1 tbh.

That article says that Old Trafford is the largest stadium in England

mike65 · 30-12-2008 2:43pm

Old Trafford 76,212
Wemberly 90,000

SantryRed · 30-12-2008 2:47pm

MagicMarker wrote: »

Can't really complain with No. 1 tbh.

Seriously? In the whole world?

eZe^ · 30-12-2008 2:49pm

The fact that the Camp Nou, Bernabeu, Stamford Bridge and all the other big European teams stadia came higher than El Monumental is a fcuking joke tbh.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgsVwNP4sBU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhtX0jCnMB0

chopperbyrne · 30-12-2008 2:54pm

The Westfalenstadion in Dortmund is top tier in terms of atmosphere.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_Ja3QJamjs

Have no sound on my PC in work so don't know how good this clip actually is.

redout · 30-12-2008 3:17pm

chopperbyrne wrote: »

The Westfalenstadion in Dortmund is top tier in terms of atmosphere.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_Ja3QJamjs

Have no sound on my PC in work so don't know how good this clip actually is.

Yeah but they are allowed to stand and obviously there is always a better atmosphere when the fans are allowed stand on the terraces.

eirebhoy · 30-12-2008 3:19pm

~Rebel~ wrote: »

Big European nights - you can't beat Anfield

Nah Celtic definitely wins for European nights imo. The crowd can literally drown out the pre-match Champions league anthem. Never heard another crowd come close to that and you can see the astonishment in the players faces.

"I've played in lots of big games and stadiums but I've never witnessed fans making that much noise in 90 minutes" - Owen Hargreaves

"The atmosphere here was unbelievable and it's an honour to play in such an arena." - Oliver Khan

"Celtic Park is the noisiest ground in the world." - Hugh Dallas

"The atmosphere generated by the fans in Celtic's stadium for our visit was the most impressive I have ever witnessed." - Xavi

"I have been in football a long time but never known an atmosphere like tonight. The Celtic fans were like nine extra men for their team" - Vladimir Weiss, Artmedia coach

"The atmosphere inside Celtic Park is one of the best in Europe - it's absolutely incredible." - Sven-Goran Eriksson

"It is spectacular to see the fans like that." - Alberto Gilardino

"Ive heard about the Liverpool fans, but when Im told about how good fans are, I ask them to compare these fans to Celtic. For me, Celtic fans are the example that all supporters should look to" – Frank Rijkaard

“This is what we need in Italy, this type of environment. This was the essence of sport. To hear the Celtic fans singing and chanting after the game was incredible.” - Carlo Ancelotti

"I was worried beforehand about the game in Glasgow because I kept hearing that the fans were tremendously passionate. I was right to be concerned. The atmosphere they generated was as good as any you will find in Europe, including the Champions League Finals." - Santiago Canizares

"Celtic fans are some of the greatest supporters I know." - Clarence Seedorf

carlop · 30-12-2008 3:23pm

How the Bernabeu makes the top 10 is beyond me, 300 ultras sur singing, everyone else in silence.

Tom65 · 30-12-2008 3:27pm

Celtic Park and Anfield are probably the only two British grounds that can have a claim to be on that list. Old Trafford is too hit and miss - some matches (especially the CL semi-final last year) it can great, others it's dead silent.

They seem to have just picked out the most famous stadiums. Turkish stadiums are about as intimidating as they come. The Mestalla should be there as well.

What about Croke Park for the Irish matches?

godtabh · 30-12-2008 3:33pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsd9lnbMg1I

I've been the San Siro a few times. Was at an AC-Inter Derby and the AC fans were class. The Ultras give it loads.

I've been to a few English games in Hibury and Wembley (new) and it didnt do it for me compared to the San Siro.

Best Ireland game I've been to was the Holland-Ireland in 2000 (2-2 draw). Fantastic game. I've seen a few Ajax games as well both in the Arena and away. They can be hit an miss as well

Its the fans that make the Stadium

CiaranC · 30-12-2008 3:38pm

chopperbyrne wrote: »

The Westfalenstadion in Dortmund is top tier in terms of atmosphere.

That bad boy is next on my list. Gotta love that terrace.

FutureGuy · 30-12-2008 3:40pm

A few years back, myself and a few of the lads from my local club went to Milan to see AC v United, then off to Turin to see Juventus v Real Madrid. We were in with the Juve Ultras and I was completely hoarse after the game. I must try and find a clip of it.

~Rebel~ · 30-12-2008 3:42pm

CiaranC wrote: »

That bad boy is next on my list. Gotta love that terrace.

aye it is some terrace alright, a taster for New Anfield's Super-Kop (if the americans ever actually build it that is)

DenMan · 30-12-2008 3:46pm

Was in the Camp Nou a few years ago. It is a majestic stadium. Barcelona were due to play a champions league game later that night and the ground staff were cleaning and getting it ready. Marvelous structure.

I fear for Liverpool when they move as it is going to be very difficult to re-create the same atmosphere. Same happened to my team (Arsenal) after moving from Highbury to the Emirates.

Frankie Lee · 30-12-2008 3:47pm

I agree that the list is a joke, Old Trafford used to have an atmosphere when the attendance was 56000, but only ever in the big games and some european games.

I presume most places had great atmospheres in the 70's and 80's but i'm not sure.

Celtic park has the best atmosphere in europe and I'm including fenerbahce in that.

carlop · 30-12-2008 3:49pm

kearnsr wrote: »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsd9lnbMg1I

I've been the San Siro a few times. Was at an AC-Inter Derby and the AC fans were class. The Ultras give it loads.

I've been to a few English games in Hibury and Wembley (new) and it didnt do it for me compared to the San Siro.

Best Ireland game I've been to was the Holland-Ireland in 2000 (2-2 draw). Fantastic game. I've seen a few Ajax games as well both in the Arena and away. They can be hit an miss as well

Its the fans that make the Stadium

A full Italian stadium has a great atmosphere, but unfortunately in the last few years this is increasingly becoming a rareity.

I remember going to Napoli - AC, I'd say it was 10 years ago. Absolutely unbelievable atmosphere, despite Napoli losing.

HalloweenJack · 30-12-2008 3:49pm

eirebhoy wrote: »

Nah Celtic definitely wins for European nights imo. The crowd can literally drown out the pre-match Champions league anthem. Never heard another crowd come close to that and you can see the astonishment in the players faces.

Any links for all those quotes or do you just have a lot of time on your hands?

CiaranC · 30-12-2008 3:53pm

Frankie Lee wrote: »

Celtic park has the best atmosphere in europe and I'm including fenerbahce in that.

Did Celtic ever try to burn their own stadium down with themselves inside?

I think not!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2qFFv8SZtU

Frankie Lee · 30-12-2008 3:55pm

I stand corrected.

eirebhoy · 30-12-2008 4:09pm

HalloweenJack wrote: »

Any links for all those quotes or do you just have a lot of time on your hands?

I just googled and a load of bebo sites have the quotes on them. If a link for an individual quote and can't google for yourself let me know.

Here's 30 seconds of googling...

Hargreaves

Kahn

Xavi

Xavi actually compares to 3 other stadiums on the list:
“The grounds of Liverpool and Manchester United are good and the hostile feeling of playing against Real Madrid in the Bernabeu is also excellent, but the atmosphere against Celtic was the best.”

OPENROAD · 30-12-2008 8:05pm

jank wrote: »

Why do people bother. Its always geared towards english football and then to Liverpool. Load of ****e.

It is an English newspaper of course it is going to be bias,just like if an Irish newspaper did a similar thing, croke park would make it in.

Zaph · 30-12-2008 8:14pm

carlop wrote: »

How the Bernabeu makes the top 10 is beyond me, 300 ultras sur singing, everyone else in silence.

Not the time I was there, the atmosphere was incredible, much better than the Camp Nou. I would have included the Allianz Arena on that list, was at a Bayern match in March and the atmosphere there was better than any other stadium I've been in. The German fans go mental fo 90 minutes and then all leave very quietly and orderly as if nothing had happened, despite their team having won. Most peculiar.

Gavin "shels" · 31-12-2008 12:17am

Olympic Stadium - Panathinaikos FC

Stadion Crvena Zvezda - Red Star Belgrade

Wisła Stadium - Wisła Kraków

Stadion Miejski - Lech Poznań

The_B_Man · 31-12-2008 1:06am

Any time i've been to Old Trafford, the atmosphere has been muck. just slightly better than croke park for the Ireland games.

Pepe LeFrits · 31-12-2008 1:49am

Emirates Stadium isn't at #1? THIS IS AN OUTRAGE.

Frisbee · 31-12-2008 1:51am

Pepe LeFrits wrote: »

Emirates Stadium isn't at #1? THIS IS AN OUTRAGE.

jank · 31-12-2008 2:26am

LOL times are poor for us Arsenal fans. Although the old Highbury should be somewhere in the top 50 IMO

eZe^ · 31-12-2008 2:30am

jank wrote: »

LOL times are poor for us Arsenal fans. Although the old Highbury should be somewhere in the top 50 IMO

Might aswell put the Coliseum in then ffs... Get with the times man........ :pac::pac:

jank · 31-12-2008 2:37am

Well to be fair if you look at the list sunderland has 2 stadiums in that list. The stadium of light and the old roker park. They havent used that place for 10 years.

eZe^ · 31-12-2008 2:39am

jank wrote: »

Well to be fair if you look at the list sunderland has 2 stadiums in that list. The stadium of light and the old roker park. They havent used that place for 10 years.

I was joking buddy.

UnitedIrishman · 31-12-2008 3:05am

Ali Sami Yen - Galatasaray, mental.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rv7kxLxtoIY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tC4k6Dn2QqQ

dfx- · 31-12-2008 4:27am

Ali Sami Yen definitely, the Stadio Olimpico on Derby day, the Mestalla, there seemed an outstanding atmosphere when Besiktas beat Liverpool 2-1 last year.

Were "last week's top foreigners" consisting of Terry, Lampard and Gerrard with Ronaldo?

titan18 · 31-12-2008 2:55pm

Old Trafford definately shouldn't be on any list for most atmospheric stadia.I might have just been unlucky in the games I've been to, but its been terrible all the time.The games were too tbh so it might have something to do with that.

Goodison Park is brilliant tbh, has when i've been there anyway.I agree with the poster above about Wisla Stadium.The place is scary.I've been to a few Polish grounds and the fans really are another level.

Highsider · 31-12-2008 3:29pm

stovelid wrote: »

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1101536/THE-LIST-10-1-atmospheric-stadiums-football.html

Ha-ha. That has to be a wind up. I'm a die hard Liverpool fan but how the hell is Anfield the most atmospheric stadium in football. It's like a morgue for some home games??? Bar the odd Champions league game it should'nt be anywhere near the top spot. And don't get me started on O.T.. I've attended several Liverpool v Man utd games there as far back as 1982 (yes i'm old) and can tell you right now the atmosphere back when O.T. held what 55,000 was a hell of a sight better than it is now even for that game. Sure one of my best friends is a life long Man Utd fan and he says he thinks the atmosphere at O.T. is worse now than it has ever been.

PHB · 31-12-2008 3:32pm

Old Trafford can be deafening, can be silent. Just like Anfield, especially in premiership games.

Celtic on European nights always seems amazing.

But to be honest, there's no way whatsoever that any seated stadium is in the top ten stadiums in the world. It's just not possible. Standing stadiums will always, always, make twice as much noise.

_blank_ · 31-12-2008 3:33pm

Any south american places on the list?

mad bastards down there.

jimmyboy · 31-12-2008 4:04pm

Celtic have got to be the best for European nights.
The St Pauli fans are mad bastards aswell!

thusspakeblixa · 31-12-2008 4:18pm

That list is a strange one
I'd add the Sukru Saracoglu (Fenerbahce)
...never been but my uncle is a Fenerbahce fan, he said they're both like nothing anywhere else in Europe.
Here's a video- its a bit out of date because Appiah and Kezman have gone but it should hopefully give you a flavour of the place.