ROBERTSON IMPRESSED BY YEREVAN STADIUM

eleven-a-side.com, Ireland
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July 25 2007

Derry City manager John Robertson admits he has been impressed by the
surroundings for Wednesday afternoon’s Uefa Champions League clash
with FC Pyunik.

The Candystripes meet the Armenian champions at the 15,000-capacity
Hanrapetakan Stadium, the home of both Pyunik and the Armenian
national side.

And while he has a few concerns over the playing surface, he admits
the venue itself more than passes muster.

"The stadium itself is lovely," said the Scot. "It’s the national
stadium and for a country which has only recently joined Uefa, it’s
nice surroundings.

"The pitch isn’t the best, the grass is too long with some very bare
patches and it’s very, very firm, but it’s a good arena – I’ve been
in a lot worse stadiums than this."