Walking up to the old ground, I was amazed by the changes to the surface.

With new concession stands and refreshment offerings around the ground, the facelift has enhanced the matchgoing experience significantly.

The old favorites have been rehoused in the impressive new concession stand complex, along with a variety of ales, lagers, and other beverages, instead of the previously meager selection.

The new Bobbers Stand facing me completely escaped my attention as I sat in my usual seat.

I had to double take because, although supporters have been tracking its progress through drone footage and cheeky snaps through gaps in the doors along Beech Path, when I saw it in its glory, I was stunned at what our board of directors had done in just 12 weeks.

Kenilworth Road still retains the same feeling it always had. West Ham United will make its Premier League debut on Friday.