Mason Holgate included in Jamaica squad for November matches.
Baggies defender Mason Holgate has been named in the Jamaica squad for their international fixtures in November.
The Reggae Boyz are in CONCACAF Nations League quarter-final action, taking on USA over two legs for a place in the last four.
The first match is at home on Friday, November 15 (ko 1am UK time), with the second taking place in the States on Tuesday, November 19 (ko 1am UK time).
Good luck, Mason!
“The atmosphere was not bad” – How West Brom stadium the Hawthorns is rated on Tripadvisor.
West Bromwich Albion’s home stadium, the Hawthorns, is generally a well-liked stadium across the Championship.
Naturally, the Baggies faithful take great pride in a ground that the club has called its own since 1900. It often proves to be a tough place to go for visiting sides too, with the Albion home supporters more than capable of creating a rocking atmosphere when they’re in the mood.
The Hawthorns lowdown
Location
West Bromwich, West Midlands, England
First opened
September 1900
Total capacity
26,668.
But it’s perhaps more interesting to gauge how neutral and visiting supporters view the ground. Away teams are often handed a fair allocation and supporters who make the trip can rest assured with the easy transport links around the stadium, while there’s also a good selection of pubs and restaurants nearby.
When you speak to supporters who’ve attended the Hawthorns, either as a home or visiting supporter, you’re likely to hear good things. Here, though, we’ve decided to dive into Tripadvisor reviews and measure just how the Hawthorns is ranked.
The Hawthorns’ rating on Tripadvisor
The Hawthorns
The Hawthorns has an average rating of 4.0 from 113 reviews on Tripadvisor.
Of these reviews, 60 of them are “excellent”, which boosts the venue’s overall ranking on Tripadvisor. Meanwhile, a further 30 are “very good”, 17 are “average” and only six reviews fall beneath those categories.
There have been two “poor” and four “terrible” reviews made about the Hawthorns, but the overwhelming majority of supporters have seemingly enjoyed a positive experience when visiting the Albion’s home ground.
West Brom is a “good away day” according to Tripadvisor reviews
Soccer Football – Championship – Play-Off – Semi Final – First Leg – West Bromwich Albion v Southampton – The Hawthorns, West Bromwich, Britain – May 12, 2024 General view during the match Action Images/Andrew Boyers EDITORIAL USE ONLY.
One of the most glowing endorsements of the Hawthorns is courtesy of Tripadvisor user Ben, who visited the Hawthorns as a travelling Plymouth Argyle supporter for last season’s 0-0 stalemate.
Ben wrote: “Plymouth -> West Bromwich! Started the day by finding some street parking within a 5-minute walk from the ground which was a great start to the day. When we approached the ground the stadium looked fresh and modern from the outside.
“We asked a steward outside the ground who said there was not a lot around the ground but found a pub in a 20-minute walk away which was very nice. We got into the ground very quickly and found our seats easily.
“The away end is placed behind the goal on the righthand side. The quality of the ground was very good and quite big which they filled it. The atmosphere was not bad. Recommend this ground, will be going again!”
The Hawthorns is disability friendly
The Hawthorns West Brom.
Another review well-worth pointing out was posted by Tripadvisor user Bethann S, who praised the Hawthorns’ disabled access facilities and the helpfulness of the stewards on the day after attending last season’s Boxing Day fixture between the Baggies and Norwich City with her husband.
This review, which was titled “What a great Disability friendly day at the Match!” read: “First, getting accessible tickets was simple. Getting a free accessible parking space (with proof of blue badge) is also simple.
“The match programme was only £4.
“Getting into the grounds- easy. The Accessible entrance is easy to get to, well-marked, and you are immediately met by a “Disability Liaison Steward” who processes your tickets and gets you to your seat.
“First, though, as I had not been there before, I was shown the location of the “Accessible concourse” with accessible loos, changing rooms toilet, sensory room, and the accessible food stand that was designed for all kinds of access needs. Stunning! And it was around the corner from our seats!
