Here are some pictures I took of Pride Park. It is a modern stadium similar to St Mary's, The Madjedski and The Riverside.
It has some nice features including images of two Derby County players at the main entrance on the West Stand, a fans' bricks area along the East Stand, a tribute to former Chairman Lionel Pickering in the North West Corner Stand and a statue of Brian Clough and Peter Taylor that is perfectly positioned.
The view of the stadium on my approach. I arrived the same time as the stewards!
The Main Entrance in the West Stand view looking towards the North West Corner Stand. Toyota had a couple of cars on display as you can see.
The view of the West Stand looking towards the South West Corner Stand.
Image of former Derby County player and captain Igor Stimac. Who would Pompey have an image of I wonder?
Image of current Derby County club captain Shaun Barker. What would Pompey fans think of a Liam Lawrence image on display at the back of the Fratton End I wonder? I'm not sure if Shaun is injured but he didn't feature for Derby in this match.
A Rams image on the corner of the South West Stand.
The South Stand. Away supporters enter the ground through the turnstiles in this stand.
Image of the East Stand.
A picture of one block of fans' bricks that line the East Stand. There are quite a few blocks. Each brick has names of fans.
The Derby County FC Shop at the end of the East Stand.
Another view of the Derby County FC Shop looking back along the East Stand.
Greggs the Bakers! This is on the corner of the North Stand.
A longer view of the North Stand, which is sponsored by the University of Derby (that's the green image).
Starbucks! Mrs PompeyChicken was very excited to hear about this! It's positioned at the corner of the North West Stand.
The tribute to Lionel Pickering, former Chairman of Derby County, at the Lionel Pickering Entrance.
The flags blowing over the West Stand.
The Main Entrance of the West Stand.
A view of the Brian Clough and Peter Taylor statue from a distance. The corner of the North West Stand is in the distance. The statue is really well done and positioned in a marbelled seating area. There are points all around the base of the statue pointing towards other grounds - like a compass - that include The Baseball Ground (1 mile) amongst others. Of all the football statues I've seen so far this ranks up there highly. I was impressed.
A closer view of the Brian Clough and Peter Taylor statue.
The main plaque, one of a few, underneath the statue plinth.
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