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10. Sunderland (Stadium of Light)
In five words or less: Like being on The Apprentice
Best feature: Large and loud crowd when team’s doing well, and brought Prokofiev’s Dance Of The Knights to the masses long before The Apprentice launched on BBC - played deafeningly loud before kick-off
Worst feature: Away fans moved to the top tier, too far from the pitch
Quirk factor: 1/5
6. Newcastle (St James’ Park)
In five words or less: Dramatic, if vertigo-inducing
Best feature: Good atmosphere, stunning views over Newcastle from the away section in top tier
Worst feature: Distant views of the pitch from said away section – plus the gruelling climb to get there, on a par with scaling Everest
Quirk factor: 3/5
1. West Brom (The Hawthorns)
In five words or less: Modern and atmospheric
Best feature: Combines the best features of a Premier League football ground – modernised in the last 20 years to bring the facilities up to a good level, but the stadium still retains its own identity. The atmosphere can be electric on a good day: when the "boing boing" chant gets going, the home fans are literally bouncing. Away fans are well placed behind the goal, with good views, and the stadium is also handily located near the M5. More often than not, it's an enjoyable away day at a stadium that epitomises what English football is all about.
Worst feature: Sometimes the gate next to the away end is shut after the game, forcing visiting fans to make a long detour if they want to head in the direction of the motorway
Quirk factor: 2/5
