If they put more seats in then it will restrict the numbers allowed into the bar.

Yeah I understand that but against Widnes there was large parts of the room empty. There was still a considerable amount of people in the bar so I'd imagine it could be possible without having to restrict numbers.

Have many of you guys been round the stadium yet for a sneak preview? Im really looking forwaed to my first visit which hopefully will be about 3rd or 4th home game, only trouble for me is O/Night stays is the Hilton hotel still there not far from the ground? as thats where i used to stay.

are you kidding? when i went in it was about 10 people deep at the bar, you couldnt breath let alone find a place to sit!

I did go into the stadium at about 6:45 so may have got busier!

yeah, it was rammed afterwards bud. I still say if its nice out they should put tables and chairs outside

The hotel is still there but I think it's a park inn now, very conveniently placed for the stadium.

Ah right fair enough, looks like we'll be standing then.

Some people have yes, either as a freebie or on one of the tours. I'm going to be taking a lookie see in the South Stand on Sunday night when I go to the Van Vollenhoven forum. I'm really looking forward to that (although I'm looking forward to tomorrow night even more!).


The hotel is still there only as has been mentioned it is now called the Park Inn. If you don't mind a short drive (or a long walk) there is also the Premier Inn on the Linkway as you come into the town (it is set back from the road on your right as you approach St Helens).

That won't be allowed due to liquor licensing.