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This really is one of the best stadiums I have ever visited. I always heard great things about it, but didn’t expect to be as blown away as I was. I had the displeasure of the Old Wembley, which in its day was obviously a fine spectacle, but nothing compared to this. The atmosphere is good, with the roof offering fine acoustics, unlike other new stadiums which are likened to libraries. I’m thinking: Emirates, The Reebok, Eastlands and St Mary’s. It’s always difficult leaving a traditional place like the Old Wembley, particularly after the success of '66, but England have really done this with an air of class. Of course, my judgement is obviously through rose tinted glasses. England 5 - 1 Kazakhstan…anyone?

Predictably, this is best stadium I’ve ever visited. I heard great things about it, but didn’t expect to be as blown away as I was. I’ve had the pleasure of touring the Nou Camp one summer, but even that didn’t come close to the Emirates. The atmosphere is another thing entirely and needs to be worked on, but the actual stadia is quality. It’s always difficult leaving a traditional place like Highbury, after years of success, but Arsenal have really done this with an air of class. Of course, my judgement is obviously through rose tinted glasses. Arsenal 0 - 2 Aston Villa…anyone?

I was in no mood to mess about here - just get in, watch a little football with a few friends, have a pint and leave. Upon entering, you immediately feel as though you’ve entered a private party uninvited. I hadn’t entered a private party uninvited, but a pub…a public house. After one drink, we sat back and started to enjoy the football. Unbeknown to us, our glasses had been empty for around 15 minutes when the owner decided, in not too many words, that we should either purchase another or leave. I would have been happy to, and did purchase another drink, but the manner in which he asked us was pretty unnerving. If it was the last pub in London, I’d devote my time to brewing my own beer…

If you compare the Vue cinema to a Musical Act, it would be an X-Factor hyped super group flop. They do everything to attract the masses, but there are always a select few who want a bit more from a cinema. Tricycle Theatre offers just that. It’s more personal, homely and although there aren’t as many screens as the 'Big Dogs’ down in Piccadilly Circus, you can have a cup of tea, a cake, watch a film and avoid the queues. What more could you want…

A really impersonal “Super Bar”. It’s not the type of place you visit to feel good about yourself. You’re very much one of a number. One of a crowd…but there is a “but”. If you like your sports, and you’re looking to watch quite an obscure game, the odds are they will show it. Champions League night for instance - they will show every game. So if you’re a Zenit St Petersberg fan in London, or like most, a Manchester United fan from London, you can watch your team…not exactly in comfort, but you can watch your team.