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boomtingz Flag Kent 30 Jun 17 5.32am

Hi guys, I'm looking to bring my two children to their first Palace match, I've decided to bring them to the Schalke friendly. Unfortunately I haven't been to Selhurst to watch a game in over 15 years, considering it's a friendly and likely not to be a sell out, where would be the best area/recommendations to buy our tickets, for a decent view and atmosphere? I want them to enjoy their first live game.

Thanks in advance.

 

Michaelawt85 Flag Bexley 30 Jun 17 7.11am

How old are they?

 


When I was a young girl my Mother said to me.. You listen here kid you're CPFC

boomtingz Flag Kent 30 Jun 17 4.09pm

Originally posted by Michaelawt85

How old are they?

They are 11 and 7.

 

Michaelawt85 Flag Bexley 30 Jun 17 4.28pm

Originally posted by boomtingz

They are 11 and 7.

Similar age to my two eldest. I have sat in all stands except for the Whitehorse stand but I believe that is family friendly. Everyone sits, not too many stairs for all the up and down to the toilet to get food etc. In the main families and older people .

The Arthur gives good views if you can sit about halfway down and in line with the halfway line. People sit for the majoriry of the game here . However the facilities in the stand are less than desirable. It gets very congested upstairs at the food and drink kiosks and toilets. Can be a real crush especially keeping hold of two children there.

Holmesdale is a fantastic atmosphere. Blocks a -d see most people standing which can cause issues with the 7 year old seeing anything even when stood on a seat unless you can right to the front row.

Main stand don't go right to the back as the view is restricted by the roof of the stand. The width of seats and legroom isn't brilliant (depends on how tall you are) you would want to be halfway down or near the front so the younger child can see or you could find yourself having to sit with them on your lap.

Just to add I don't know whether all stands will be open for the friendly. I have been to cup games in the early rounds where r he Arthur is closed and the Whitehorse stand is allocated to away fans so you may need to ask about this.
Hope this helps x

 


When I was a young girl my Mother said to me.. You listen here kid you're CPFC

Part Time James Flag 30 Jun 17 4.35pm

The Whitehorse is reasonably family friendly but you do get a little bit of non-agressive effing and jeffing in a league game (probably not in a friendly). From there you can barely hear the chanting from the Holmesdale though. Sometimes they have a little sing song of their own but it's a bit far away to feel joined up with the AW or the Holmesdale.

I only mentioned this because you said about atmosphere. I like the Whitehorse, but don't expect it to be the full on "Palace experience", especially in a friendly.

 




boomtingz Flag Kent 30 Jun 17 4.39pm

Originally posted by Michaelawt85

Similar age to my two eldest. I have sat in all stands except for the Whitehorse stand but I believe that is family friendly. Everyone sits, not too many stairs for all the up and down to the toilet to get food etc. In the main families and older people .

The Arthur gives good views if you can sit about halfway down and in line with the halfway line. People sit for the majoriry of the game here . However the facilities in the stand are less than desirable. It gets very congested upstairs at the food and drink kiosks and toilets. Can be a real crush especially keeping hold of two children there.

Holmesdale is a fantastic atmosphere. Blocks a -d see most people standing which can cause issues with the 7 year old seeing anything even when stood on a seat unless you can right to the front row.

Main stand don't go right to the back as the view is restricted by the roof of the stand. The width of seats and legroom isn't brilliant (depends on how tall you are) you would want to be halfway down or near the front so the younger child can see or you could find yourself having to sit with them on your lap.

Just to add I don't know whether all stands will be open for the friendly. I have been to cup games in the early rounds where r he Arthur is closed and the Whitehorse stand is allocated to away fans so you may need to ask about this.
Hope this helps x

Thank you, great help, you're a legend. :-)

 

boomtingz Flag Kent 30 Jun 17 4.41pm

Originally posted by Part Time James

The Whitehorse is reasonably family friendly but you do get a little bit of non-agressive effing and jeffing in a league game (probably not in a friendly). From there you can barely hear the chanting from the Holmesdale though. Sometimes they have a little sing song of their own but it's a bit far away to feel joined up with the AW or the Holmesdale.

I only mentioned this because you said about atmosphere. I like the Whitehorse, but don't expect it to be the full on "Palace experience", especially in a friendly.

Thank you, I wanna try to give them as close to the full Palace experience as possible :-)

Edited by boomtingz (30 Jun 2017 4.47pm)

 

kenners46 Flag sydenham village 30 Jun 17 8.13pm

"but you do get a little bit of non-agressive effing and jeffing in a league game"

Thats monkey on here when someone gets in his way when the Crystals are walking down the front

Edited by kenners46 (30 Jun 2017 8.15pm)

Edited by kenners46 (30 Jun 2017 8.15pm)

Edited by kenners46 (30 Jun 2017 8.16pm)

 

monkey Flag Sittingbourne,but made in Bromley 03 Jul 17 10.09am

Originally posted by kenners46

"but you do get a little bit of non-agressive effing and jeffing in a league game"

Thats monkey on here when someone gets in his way when the Crystals are walking down the front

Edited by kenners46 (30 Jun 2017 8.15pm)

Edited by kenners46 (30 Jun 2017 8.15pm)

Edited by kenners46 (30 Jun 2017 8.16pm)

Can you edit this a bit more, I'm not sure you've got that right

 

kenners46 Flag sydenham village 03 Jul 17 6.37pm

I gave up at three attempts to correct myself...i guess im no techno guru

 

monkey Flag Sittingbourne,but made in Bromley 04 Jul 17 5.04pm

Originally posted by kenners46

I gave up at three attempts to correct myself...i guess im no techno guru

If you didn't spend so much time w***ing over the crystals you might be able to concentrate

 

kenners46 Flag sydenham village 05 Jul 17 5.22pm

Originally posted by monkey

If you didn't spend so much time w***ing over the crystals you might be able to concentrate

Blimey, thats the same words your Julie said about you last week

 

monkey Flag Sittingbourne,but made in Bromley 06 Jul 17 1.02pm

Originally posted by kenners46

Blimey, thats the same words your Julie said about you last week

When you've finished, send her back please, I need some ironing doing!!

 

Isley46 Flag Sanderstead 10 Jul 17 12.27pm

Upper Holmesdale - Anywhere Row 4 if you can get it.

We usually sit in the AW and sat in the Upper Holmesdale for the Man City cup game last season.
Kids loved it - Now want to sit there for every game but mostly sold out to season ticket holders.
Comfortable bar and not bad facilities.

Originally posted by boomtingz

Hi guys, I'm looking to bring my two children to their first Palace match, I've decided to bring them to the Schalke friendly. Unfortunately I haven't been to Selhurst to watch a game in over 15 years, considering it's a friendly and likely not to be a sell out, where would be the best area/recommendations to buy our tickets, for a decent view and atmosphere? I want them to enjoy their first live game.

Thanks in advance.

 


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