Goldsands Stadium

If James Dean had ever been sued, he would have totally taken over the courtroom and made it Dean’s Court. I wonder if Howard Dean would have too?
First-​Hand Experience: More info about my personal experience at this stadium — I’ve been to see Bournemouth play here in 2007, and I’ve also visited in 2011 and 2014 but never did I imagine that it would go on to become a Premier League stadium. That’s absolutely amazing.
It’s tiny but has tons of character. It gets windy and also very loud. It’s one of my favourite little stadiums but I’m looking forward to returning for a 4^th time when it’s had renovations and become bigger, which surely must happen if they remain in the Prem. Everyone is exceptionally friendly down here.
I’ve been to most UK & US stadiums, due to lifelong obsessions with travel, sport & especially footy (soccer to Americans). Born & raised in England, I followed Oxford United (hometown team) to stadia all over the country at away games, and later Liverpool (fave team) around. Every stadium review — like all my reviews — are from first-​hand personal experience, usually from several visits. In 2011, I was on music tour in the UK, and visited most stadiums for fun in my spare time. As recently as Fall 2014, when I was «stuck» in UK for 3 months, I went to hundreds yet again while travelling. I have pictures of me at most, which I’ll post later. Also, when back in UK I’ll take more pix, and add more stadia!
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Honestly this isn’t much of a stadium, and only holds 12k people, but it’s got character and a loud atmosphere, and despite its open corners, it’s an intimidating little place to play. Next season it will host Premier League football for the very first time.
So built in 1910, this 29k all seater stadium is going to be on the radar big time next season. And if you happen to be in Bournemouth, go to Chez Fred and try the fish.