TheRedHalf Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 How many of us are making the short journey north? Not sure how many we were allocated but given our form and the distance to the ground I would expect 1000+. They had a good result yesterday but can see us extending our unbeaten run and hopefully taking 3 points from this game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 3 pints? Watch out for the West Midland Police they are a notorious heavy handed and over zealous bunch. I and other City fans witnessed appalling policing the last time I was at the Bescott. One City fan was arrested on the grounds that he was intoxicated whilst queuing to get in. He'd driven up to Walsall and had only one pint. There were dozens of other examples of the WMP acting like an occupying army. The club complained and there was an independent police enquiry and I was interviewed by two police inspectors in my own home as a witness. Hopefully they've learnt their lesson aren't as aggressive and OTT next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Porter Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 5 of my lot going Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bris Red Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 How many does the away end hold? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cap flinger Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 3 pints? Watch out for the West Midland Police they are a notorious heavy handed and over zealous bunch. I and other City fans witnessed appalling policing the last time I was at the Bescott. One City fan was arrested on the grounds that he was intoxicated whilst queuing to get in. He'd driven up to Walsall and had only one pint. There were dozens of other examples of the WMP acting like an occupying army. The club complained and there was an independent police enquiry and I was interviewed by two police inspectors in my own home as a witness. Hopefully they've learnt their lesson aren't as aggressive and OTT next week.seem to remember the police ejecting one chap for next to nothing and leaving his small son in the ground on his own, unbelievable. This was the year that Lita scored 2, a last minute winner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS15_RED Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 I'm going with my mate, can't wait for it. Hopefully WMP won't be out in force like they were in 2004! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron-Bcfc Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 Took 1200 last year I think and the away end was near enough full, maybe they'll allocate some of the home end to City fans if we sell our allocation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS15_RED Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 Took 1200 last year I think and the away end was near enough full, maybe they'll allocate some of the home end to City fans if we sell our allocation In 2004, we had behind the goal and half of the stand to the side. We had just over 2000 there that day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoke_Gifford_Red Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 As it stands all of the tickets available through online ticketing have gone - so we will have to see if we are given more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Horse With No Name Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 To be fair though, we have played them a few times since and the WMP have been very low key and generally fine. The best advice is to not get into conversation with them outside the stadium as they try to make small talk and then nab you for having a drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 seem to remember the police ejecting one chap for next to nothing and leaving his small son in the ground on his own, unbelievable. This was the year that Lita scored 2, a last minute winner. Myself and DaveL witnessed that. I approached a PC to explain and I received an aggressive 'f..... off, or you'll be next' I looked for and luckily saw the WMP commanding officer and within minets I saw the young lad holding hands with a WPC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cap flinger Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 Myself and DaveL witnessed that. I approached a PC to explain and I received an aggressive 'f..... off, or you'll be next' I looked for and luckily saw the WMP commanding officer and within minets I saw the young lad holding hands with a WPC.thank god for that, I have spent the last 10 years worrying about that young lad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottMurray'srightboot Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 Me and some mates on the 10am from Temple Meads to Brum, hopefully a few City on there having a thatchers or 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin 101 Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 Looking at the website their are no tickets left and we have sold our 800 ticket allocation. Surely we will be given more though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoke_Gifford_Red Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 Looking at the website their are no tickets left and we have sold our 800 ticket allocation. Surely we will be given more though? Away fans given up to 2000:http://www.footballgroundguide.com/walsall/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodEmperor Palpatine Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 Pretty sure Wolves had 3,000 there last season. Walsall attendances are quite poor so would assume we may be allocated between 2-2,500 perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiftlyon Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 Walsall fan in peace. You will be able to pay on the day next week. The price will be a couple of quid more than the advance tickets though. Taking 800 initial tickets would have been Bristol City's choice. I think it works in a way that makes the away team liable for any unsold tickets so clubs tend to be conservative. The away end behind the goal holds just under 2,000. If you bring more we will open up the side for you too. So you'll be fine. We've got plenty of room as there aren't too many of us. As for WMP. We know. They're better than they were (some of you will recall the late 80's and those play-off games), but still have a few that get a bit over excited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 Oooh. I'm torn. My employers versus my football club. See you all there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 I'm there. First away since Watford and THAT goalie **** up ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakoe Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 I seem to remember coming away from the Bescot disappointed on more than one occasion. Long time ago mind and I think we'll pick up the points on Saturday. As for WMP, I do recall their dogs were VERY enthusiastic buggers!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citywest30 Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 My local away game. I''ll be making the 10 min journey to the Bescot and will be hoping for a win more akin to our last promotion season, with Keogh scoring, than last season where I thought we mugged them with Sammy's pen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 I'm there. First away since Watford and THAT goalie **** up ! Scott Loach special! Loach! loachy give us a goal.. Again! He took the stick surprisingly well and applauded us after the game. Fair shout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottMurray'srightboot Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 Walsall fan in peace. You will be able to pay on the day next week. The price will be a couple of quid more than the advance tickets though. Taking 800 initial tickets would have been Bristol City's choice. I think it works in a way that makes the away team liable for any unsold tickets so clubs tend to be conservative. The away end behind the goal holds just under 2,000. If you bring more we will open up the side for you too. So you'll be fine. We've got plenty of room as there aren't too many of us. As for WMP. We know. They're better than they were (some of you will recall the late 80's and those play-off games), but still have a few that get a bit over excited. Genuinely think we'll take around 2500, especially after yesterday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiftlyon Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 Genuinely think we'll take around 2500, especially after yesterday Good stuff. The end behind the goal and half the side is about 3,000 in total so you'll be fine. If we thought you could bring more we'd give you the whole side giving you the 4,000 plus we've given Leeds, Wolves, Sheff Wed and Coventry over the last few years. We are very accommodating like that. Looking forward to the game. We've picked up at home of late and you're obviously going well. We gave you lift off on Boxing Day last year by extending the Yule spirit and not turning up at your place. You haven't looked back since. We've had a nightmare with injuries this season but the return of most of our players yesterday saw us looking like the half decent side we can be. All but one (we had nine out three weeks ago) should be fit for our game next week. Makes a hell of a difference when you have a small squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS15_RED Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 Walsall fan in peace. You will be able to pay on the day next week. The price will be a couple of quid more than the advance tickets though. Taking 800 initial tickets would have been Bristol City's choice. I think it works in a way that makes the away team liable for any unsold tickets so clubs tend to be conservative. The away end behind the goal holds just under 2,000. If you bring more we will open up the side for you too. So you'll be fine. We've got plenty of room as there aren't too many of us. As for WMP. We know. They're better than they were (some of you will recall the late 80's and those play-off games), but still have a few that get a bit over excited. Hi mate, thanks for coming on here, what's the Saddlers Club like for a pre match drink and bite to eat? Is the price and quality reasonable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiftlyon Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 Hi mate, thanks for coming on here, what's the Saddlers Club like for a pre match drink and bite to eat? Is the price and quality reasonable? Haven't been in for a few years myself. But I think it's OK and reasonable value. It certainly still welcomes away fans and guess you will fill it but you do need to pay a pound or two to get in. Otherwise The George is also an away friendly establishment within walking distance of the ground and the Fullbrook isn't as scary for people who doh spake proper as it once was. Otherwise, as people who came last year will attest, we have a bar in the ground these days. Typical "under the stand" affair so completely soulless, but it's a drink and our grub isn't bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityFarAndWide Posted September 29, 2014 Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 Any idea if we are going to be given a further allocation? I had to wait until today to get tickets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go Junior GO Posted September 29, 2014 Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 what trains are people on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Am A Cider Drinker Posted September 29, 2014 Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 Any idea if we are going to be given a further allocation? I had to wait until today to get tickets http://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/article/20140929-walsalltickets-1975585.aspx Guess that new allocation will go again before midweek, glad i got mine before saturday now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityFarAndWide Posted September 29, 2014 Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 http://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/article/20140929-walsalltickets-1975585.aspx Guess that new allocation will go again before midweek, glad i got mine before saturday now Brilliant thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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