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Today I’m going to one of netherland’s most iconic football stadiums Sparta Rotterdam is known for its castle look making it so unique so it’s only right I experienced it once and for all but remember we are on the road to 100,000 subscribers if you’re not subscribed
Please help me out by doing so and leave a like on this video I have been to F not I’ve been to a alar I’ve been to v test and today is the final day of the Dutch tour Sparta Rotterdam let’s do This Another day appreciating this country like look at it the architect buildings and everything I’ll say it in every single video because I love it I love this country so much it feels and looks so clean Elder transports efficient people are nice there’s nothing not to
Love and the bikes as well you know this trip I haven’t even been on a bike yet oh hello I think we see that I don’t know what it is but when you look at the flood lights from a distance and this goes for anywhere even in England as
Well doesn’t it just like excite you like get you a little bit pumped up on a match day or is it just just me by definitely looks like we’re in the right place there it is it’s right in front of me the castle is just like haunting me
Down it’s just there it’s there Sparta Rotterdam the castle we’ve all came to see is right in front of me oh my Daisy Al looks Cool and here we are ladies and gentlemen Sparta Rotterdam the castle built Stadium from the front it looks fantastic the flag waving the sparta writing I cannot believe I’m here and I cannot wait for the match day tonight 8:00 p.m. kickoff it’s still about 6 hours till the kickoff you see the
Photos online but it doesn’t give it justice until you’re here in person Sparta was actually one of the most successful teams in the 20th century and the first game inside this stadium was actually against Rangers little fun factu to you hold the front door for a
Minute when do you ever see a flood light actually outside the stadium and it’s not even like close it’s a fair distance okay and this is the Clos as I’ll get to seeing the stadium firstand right now it’s a very small stadium but it looks so so unique 11,000 Capac
Capacity I’m not complaining it looks nice here’s another little fun fact this shirt is actually inspired by sunderland’s home shirt I got a message from someone on Instagram and they told me that information so thank them not me I guess this is the oasa my word it looks nice massive massive massive fan
Of this one I still find it really strange how the flood lights are actually outside the stadium that’s what brings the character out of it I guess the castle the flood lights it’s just different and now look where we are Oh my days it just gets better and better
Meod doesn’t it the way it’s all laid out with the text the badge in the middle the layout of the design of the stadium everything you’ve got to be a fan of this one I haven’t even been inside but this has made my trip already I just received a message from the ultra
Of Sparta Rotterdam and they’ve just invited me to go to the stadium and basically have a behind the scenes look of like the tunnel absolutely everything like in the stadium before any fans can get inside so that’s fantastic I’m heading back to the stadium now all
Checked in on my line bike I’m buzzing I’m absolutely buzzing it’s very rare that an ultra group of a football club especially European actually helps you out in this sense so I really appreciate the sparta Rotterdam ultr is actually reaching out to me and saying that I can
Do this it’s insane it’s only a 5minute bike Journey so here we go we’re back at the stadium oh it would never get old going here I’ll tell you that now well I didn’t think I’d be here pitch side at Sparta Rotterdam this is just insane
Thank you to the Ultras for allowing me in giving me this sort of access being this close to the pitch pitch side dugouts just there it’s insane what a beautiful stadium and this is where the castle is oh my God it’s it’s got that character about it it’s got that AA as
Well imagine standing here as a coach the atmosphere the ultra section as well this corner right Here it’s just so iconic the sparta there R down there in the seat massive massive fan of this it’s a really nice Stadium this the ultra leader then showed me into the tunnel where it shows all their history and also into the changing rooms so I didn’t expect to be in the changing
Room literally 2 and a half hours before kick up the players have not arrived Oh my days I can’t believe I’m in the dressing room the sparta rotd down man this is crazy got to say as well I actually really love that badge the amount of bad food I’ve been eatting I
Really need to get on this and here is where the players family would eat drink and relax before watching the game which looks to be a great cozy environment and right now I’m in the ultra section obviously it’s about 2 and a half hours I’m just having a tour around the whole
Stadium it’s absolutely fantastic look at the graffiti back here the stand this is where all the action happens I think my seat is actually in this corner right here but this is what people don’t see as well the ultra groups actually setting up the flags the banners absolutely everything look at the drums
Ready everything’s ready now this is absolutely insane you know to experience all this wow and the game hasn’t even kicked off yet but I think you guys can guess what they’ve actually just asked me do I want to go for a beer right let’s goom a lot of time has passed but we’re
Finally inside the stadium we’ve had some beards with the Ultras absolutely fantastic environment and welcome me so well look we’re inside now it’s it’s night time it’s it’s dark now but even at night this place just looks phenomenal but it’s about time I get
Some food down me oh my God I need it right then I’ve got a crickette I don’t even know know what it is to be honest it’s just something in a roll oh man that is phenomenal you know that is so good I’m not even going to
Lie I’m going to get another one it is honestly that good look I wasn’t joking I’m getting another one I’ve got one continually unbelievable scand I could not have asked for a better experience than what I’ve had today it’s been incredible here are the your way fans
I’ve still got to visit their Club my mission is to take off every single aisy Club in this league so if I ever been to your Club message me on Instagram so apparently in this D you can sit anywhere you want the ultra’s in the corner but this is our view today I
Don’t think there’s a bad seat in the house to be honest so here come the teams in oh hello fireworks and all look at this well the teams are out I saw the fireworks they’re all out everything’s out today look at this phenomenal this is nuts man look at
This what is is going on this is insane oh my Dave well I didn’t expect that one then okay what a club I am so impressed with this club man it takes all the Boxes and here we go then we’re off what a day now let’s hope for a good football game a awayday banner looks quite cool to be fair I don’t even care what the score will be because I’ve had such a great time that’s a great ball you know
Puts it in there saved SP started really well here hold on a minute save that was the first big opportunity I’d say that had but 20 minutes into the game and the game has been very very wful I can’t lie that it hasn’t been great whatsoever I’m just sat here just appreciating the
Stadium while I’m here it’s not every D will come to a stadium like this so I’m appreciating it they’ve got a corner here uh-oh oh my God it’s wide he was a yard out I know it was at a tight angle but he didn’t even get it On Target and his
Missed I forgot to say as well the Ultras actually gave me some stickers of as well literally there’s hundreds they just gave them out to me and I just can’t believe I’ve done all this for me the ultra group of the club what have we got from this
Corner there we go a it’s going to be like vest again we I have all these chances but actually can’t put anything away it’s like Ellis platinum’s just organized an ultra group and there he is that’s definitely going to be his next video now right dangerous free kick here please something
Interesting oh oh hit the net but not the right side I don’t know where they got 2 minutes from but that’s what’s added on just before the end of the first half put in oh spil it oh I don’t know pen it’s a pen there we go it’s
Some action good job there was 2 minutes ated on the keeper spilled it and there he was he was fouled now this is a big big chance to go one n up just before the break oh you’re taking the piss is checking V well you know what happens
From here unbelievable a well that’s going well never mind then and that is half time booze at the break but I think that’s more for the rest maybe footballing wise it hasn’t been great whatsoever but as spart b d shooting this end I think it could be a better
Second half so the referee right he just pointed to the spot for a penalty and now he’s poed for a free kick out of nowhere basically going back on his position a hand Ball but I swear if you blown the whistle point then you change that ah and now he’s
Given a penalty so he pointed a penalty gave a free kick and now he’s changed it for a penalty what an absolute man out and now he has a chance to make it 1 n to Sparta rdam the second off has already just began so thankfully we’ve got a little bit of
Action here we go and there it is one n spot to Rotterdam one spart R down this Anam is really cool you Know and there is the first [Applause] [Applause] goal and there it is then 2 to spart the ball was play through and there he is the finishing home 2 to Sparta the phone L and I couldn’t get it on camera but it was a really good finish I told you down this end we’ll get the goals and that is
Exactly what we’ve got look at him everyone’s [Applause] jumping it’s a good fan base here really good fan base even the family SE are getting involved I really enjoyed my time here you know red card you know what I’m not surprised he absolutely flew into him stud showing and
Everything SP down to 10 men 23 minutes to go I think that was a red card the good start to the second half but now that red card is just changed things he was literally the guy who just scored the second goal and he just got himself
Sent off straight red card my days now that I think of it it’s actually really crazy how the flood light actually looks like it’s part of the stadium right now even though we all know that all four flood lights looks so far away from The Stadium from the
Outside I am absolutely freezing I do not know how they’ve got their tops off at all four minutes added on here the game is all got wrapped up really if I’m honest it has been an absolute pleasure being inside this Stadium today I still can’t believe the ultra group welcom me
And the way they did it was phenomenal could there be a little consolation it’s not a bad Bill you know oh my God it’s out for a goal kick so it must have mean he missed a sitter and that is full time here 2-0 to Sparta Rotterdam what an incredible timing yeah
I really enjoyed that superb thank you to the Ultras in the corner for weling me so well the rain is falling but had a great time I will for sure be back in this Stadium one day
41 Comments
Iam Feyenoord fan glad you went to Sparta the situation Rotterdam being a seaport is I think like Liverpool like a massive club like and a small club like Everton in the UK .
That kroket you love so much is one of the items in that food wall you thought looked nasty 😂
Can you make a playlist for all your netherland content ?
Are u going to Lazio Feyenoord? Will there be a way to meet up? Lazio supporter btw
You should really visit some teams from the second division. In the second division there are some big teams as well: N.A.C. Breda, FC groningen, Willem II, de graafschap
Sparta doing great things this season great to watch !
Only sing when you’re winning! Got to say that’s poor.
I see a football vlogger wearing a MLS kit I simply like the video instantly.
Sparta has Ultras? Hahahaha
Great video love your passion 💪 respect from Denmark
I'm an ajax fan and my father's friend has skybox Sparta tickets and we always get invited to Sparta – Ajax by this lad. We always go and have a great time. The parties after the game are sick. Even when they lost hahah. Sparta is now definitely my second favourite team in Holland. We've been going for 3 years now. Free alcohol as well
Broodje kroket is the best🎉
Ea fc need this stadium
Maybe I miss it but Sparta is the oldest existing football club in The Netherlands. Said among fans it is considered THE genuine club of Rotterdam. But of course that is up for debate amoung the fans of the 3 clubs in Rotterdam
You should visit Cambuur Leeuwarden. They played eredivisie for the last couple of years but unfortunately relegated last year. This is the last season in the old stadium. From beginning of 2024/25 they will go to a new stadium so will be the last chance. It's in the middle of an old naberhood and always sold out. in my opinion definitely worth it. It's also close to Heerenveen so maybe you can combine it since it's still on your checklist. Love your channel btw!
Fun fact. A few years ago the pitch was turned 90°.
about 4 years ago i was a assistant referee there in the stadium, for sparta u15 agains az alkmaar u15!!
also that was a very great expierience 🙃
Sparta, the gentleman's football club.
I live like 10 mins from there haha! Would've loved to show you Rotterdam 🙂
Why did you go to Vitesse tho? Literally the ugliest stadium in the Netherlands and one of the dullest atmospheres
If you ever go for another football match in the Netherlands, Willem 2 is a good pick. They have been around since 1896 and the matches always have a lot of energy from the fans
Cool to see you so excited of a wooden box n a couple bricks
SPARTA ❤ love my club. The most beautiful stadion in our country. 👊
Go ahead eagles Deventer also has an unique stadium for dutch standards its beautiful
lol I live next to this stadium
SPARTA FOR LIFE
You should have seen the old stadium of Sparta. It was so much better then. More atmosphere. Just a little small. Now the Castle is on the sideline but is used to be behind the goal. Look it up.
Can you do helmond sport in the kkd
The stadium looks different from the time I once visited it for a game in the eighties. They had a massive high grandstand on one side, which was out of the ordinary for a small stadium, it didn’t match with the rest of the stadium.
wait… you didn't say "THIS IS SPARTA!!!!" when you where standing in front of it? Missed opportunity :p
As an Ajax fan all my life, my first ever football match was at the Kasteel, watching Sparta while they were at the second level. The atmosphere a het Kasteel was so amazing that it turned me into a bit of a Sparta fan as well. As a 6 year old, watching Sparta play there with my dad and older brother became a core memory. Sparta is precious for anyone that loves football in the Netherlands, I think.
This stadium isn’t unique. The stadium it self is a copy of most stadiums in the Netherlands. Like ado az nec willem2 rkc twente and much more. The only thing what’s different is that they left space between the stands for that “castle “ that was build in the 1900’s the stadium itself is exactly the same model like most stadiums here a typical dutch copycat stadium.
1 “ring” with stairs at front of it. The most unique building is de kuip. With it’s metal construction and separated hanging rings and his oval form.
The old sparta castle with that was unique and old this stadium is a complete new build stadium. So also no history
Thank you so much for saying that is it cool en happy place
"Look at these amazing homes".. stands in literally the ugliest dutch buildings ever
Did your brother went to Volendam last week? I've met a guy from england and he told he's brother also went to matches
Go ahead eagles has a very unique stadium & history as well, with the stadium in the middle of a working class neighbourhood
In Hradec Králové (Czech Republic) 4 floodlights are also in some distance from the stadium and they are called lollypops because they have a shape of lollypop actually. Sparta Rotterdam ticked off. What about Sparta Prague next? 👍
1:22 As you can see on the floor here…
Sparta was founded in 1888, making it the oldest footballclub in the Eredivisie
In fact, it is the oldest professional football club in the Netherlands
As such all footballfans in the Netherlands have respect for the oldest club in the national: good old Sparta!
My hometowns stadium (Ostseestadion) has the floodlights far outside of the actual stadium aswell. Thats the case there because they where built in the 60s, long before the current stadium was even built. So I'm guessing Spartas Stadium has the same floodlighthistory
Josh go visit Go Ahead Eagels Deventer they have propper old fashion stadium and hurry they have the greatest season of the century this year.
I just got recommended this video, turns out we went to the same game. I am an Ajax fan but some clients of my work invited me to this game.
So its either convenience that i got recommended this, or google really stalks people.
Anyways, love the vid, i am gonna watch you more.