- Clear out 2019, who stays and who goes.
- Fixing Wanderers, the way ahead on and off the field
- Ridiculous VAR decisions costs us again
- Potential January Marquee Signings
- We are not that bad, we have just forgotten how to be good
- So close yet so far, again.
- Vague and non committal letter from the chairman blows hot air into a furnace
- Twitter reacts to RBB bans
- RBB members unfairly banned for rant at players
- Time to invest in Western Sydney Wanderers FC plc?
Penrith to be the only derby not at an oval
- Updated: September 28, 2018
Panthers Stadium in Penrith is going to play host to the only Sydney derby not to be played at a stadium built primarily for other sports this season due to the new stadiums being built in both the East and West.
The SCG is a magnificent stadium and I hope it sells out and that there is a spectacle with 3 points attached, but in truth supporters will be miles away from the action.
The same can be said for the old running track which is ANZ, itself a multi-purpose stadium whereby the extra seats do not equate to extra atmosphere.
Penrith is going to be a great spectacle, the sidelines are close by and the hills on either end give the fans standing on them a chance to jump about and mosh without the hindrance of seats and steps.
Active will have the opportunity to put on a spectacle at both ends in this one, it is all set up for an enthralling encounter on and off the field.
I wonder if some of that safe pyro may be tested before it is unveiled officially?
Regardless, the decision to play the game at a rectangular stadium is fantastic news for both clubs supporters and for the FFA Cup itself, a boutique stadium, two bitter rivals and a winner takes all match.
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