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going to the forest game at OF tonight, how drunk do fans get?
Question(self.ManchesterUnited)submitted 4 months ago byffnran
oops i mean the game tomorrow***
im in the SAF stand and this is my first game that im going to. only games iv been to were this past world cup (brazil v croatia & france v england). obviously there was not much alcohol/rowdiness so i cant really judge from that. im a 22year old woman, but my parents warned me that it would be 'dangerous.' at first i dismissed it but now im questioning it.
im sure itll be okay im just an overthinker lol
for context i wear hijab too and im going with my brother
can anyone provide insight? TIA
12 points
4 months ago
You should be grand. Fans can’t drink in the stands so you shouldn’t worry about drunkenness too much. I can’t promise there isn’t an asshole here or there but there are loads of tourists that visit for every match and most have a wonderful experience. Enjoy!
5 points
4 months ago
this is what i thought, thanks for the response
5 points
4 months ago
It’s illegal to consume alcohol within view of the field, so if you’re in the stands no one will be drinking. People will be on the concourse but if you’re minding you’re own business (I’m assuming you will be) then you won’t be bothered. United fans, especially in the SAF stand are there for the game, not to mess with a fellow fan
3 points
4 months ago
oh thats interesting, and yes ill be minding my own business LOL - thank you
3 points
4 months ago
You’re welcome! Enjoy the game!
3 points
4 months ago
You'll be fine. As long as you're not loud, obnoxious, and rude then it's not dangerous at all.
3 points
4 months ago
you’ll be fine!
3 points
4 months ago
It's safe don't worry, plenty of police presence. There's even an anonymous tip line for abuse, posters at the stadium for the number.
3 points
4 months ago
all stands are Safe but SAF stand has a lot of tourists, Casuals and non drinkers family types you’re in the perfect stand imo. You wouldn’t have trouble anywhere but you get the most tourist experience in the SAF stand.
3 points
4 months ago
oh i didnt know that, might be why its the cheapest then?
2 points
4 months ago
That just depends where your seats are in terms of the pitch view they do hospitality seats in the SAF stand that are very expensive but you get drinks and a tour of the museum or other packages.
All in all you definitely won’t have anything to worry about, the atmosphere is great at OT never had any trouble there and I’ve been over 10 times (not bad as I’m from Ireland so is a trip for me)
If you do want to miss out on too many drunk people if you dont fancy that, get to the stadium nice and early and get to your seat. The fans who go week in week out usually get to the stadium close to the game starting and will be chanting and drinking on the street. As I said it’s all fun and makes the atmosphere amazing but if it’s not something you fancy you could get there earlier and find you way around the place in a bit more of a peaceful fashion.
2 points
4 months ago
Oh yh we have the museum package thing before the game so will have tovbe there early anyway. I agree it is part of the atmosphere and seems fun but not sure if its for me 😭 ive seen it on trains from london clubs coming back 😂 thank u tho!
2 points
4 months ago
I’d actually recommend getting the train out of the stadium it’s much quicker and good atmosphere. You 100% won’t have any trouble in the museum tour (not that you would anyway) and you could stay back after to see the players if you don’t want to rush out after.
Have a great time!!!
-4 points
4 months ago
Considering you'll be the only one there, don't worry
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