Guest Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 M5 M42 M1 Don't touch the M6 for Barnsley You think the M6 is bad.. Just wait till you get to the M1 roadworks at Mansfield. Absolutely soul destroying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheshire_red Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 TheOld No.7 in Town is the pub to go to, superb beer and cider and camra pub of the year for Yorkshire. It's next door to Wetherspoons. http://www.oldno7barnsley.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckobcfc Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 Sheffield is a Dyer night out me and a couple others done it for the sheff utd game crap stay in Leeds much better already done weekends in both leeds is gash just gotta know where to go in sheffield and me mates bro did uni and now lives there so he knows his way around . Also free digs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 Wouldn't mind going but wont due to the extortionate rail fares... Been a few times to Oakwell though, nice ground and certainly one of the more friendlier place to go in South and West Yorkshire. Couldn't disagree more about the 'friendly' locals - I've been there a few times and on the last occasion my car was completely trashed when I got back to it - the only indication it was from Bristol was the number plate. Unnecessary hassle in a pub too.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Casual Connoisseur Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 Couldn't disagree more about the 'friendly' locals - I've been there a few times and on the last occasion my car was completely trashed when I got back to it - the only indication it was from Bristol was the number plate. Unnecessary hassle in a pub too.... Completely true, their firm Barnsley 5o are very game. I met them recently and let's just say they are awaiting our visit with great anticipation, don't expect anything but trouble. I'm not trying to put people off but Ive personally had a recent run in with them and they're definitely awaiting our visit, be careful is my advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted October 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Completely true, their firm Barnsley 5o are very game. I met them recently and let's just say they are awaiting our visit with great anticipation, don't expect anything but trouble. I'm not trying to put people off but Ive personally had a recent run in with them and they're definitely awaiting our visit, be careful is my advice. Barnsley 5o Seriously!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 That was the one when Anthony Rougier scored, or was it Tony Rougier ? Yeah, they were both at the Gate around the same time, strange how they never appeared together in the same match for us. Nor in squad photos come to think of it perhaps they didn't see eye to eye or simply couldnt face each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Barnsley 5o Seriously!? Yeah haven't you heard!? Dickie Bird is the leader of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipdawg Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Completely true, their firm Barnsley 5o are very game. I met them recently and let's just say they are awaiting our visit with great anticipation, don't expect anything but trouble. I'm not trying to put people off but Ive personally had a recent run in with them and they're definitely awaiting our visit, be careful is my advice. Not the kind of thing I take an interest in so it may have just passed me by, but I've worked in Barnsley for 8 years and I've never heard of 'Barnsley 5o'. Of all the towns and cities in South & West Yorkshire, Barnsley is the place I'd say is least intimidating and violent on a match day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Not the kind of thing I take an interest in so it may have just passed me by, but I've worked in Barnsley for 8 years and I've never heard of 'Barnsley 5o'. Of all the towns and cities in South & West Yorkshire, Barnsley is the place I'd say is least intimidating and violent on a match day Biggest danger I remember at Barnsley was trying to cross that dual carriageway on the hill leading from the Prince of Wales to the ground. The 'Barnsley 50' would surely be more animated by the prospective arrival of more local fans like those of Bradford, Chesterfield, Doncaster, PNE, Sheff. Utd etc. than a club 190 miles away with no history of trouble between the clubs that I'm aware of. Certainly no sign of any trouble last time I went. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottMurray'srightboot Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Booking 3 tickets tomorrow, never been so can tick my 39th ground off of the list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Out of curiosity, was Barnsley Tyke banned or did he just get bored and stop posting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Out of curiosity, was Barnsley Tyke banned or did he just get bored and stop posting? Not seen him around since his immortal thread that still lives in the classics. Can only assume he had been on the sauce that day as he was one of those visiting posters that was usually quite balanced, or at least the ones I saw. Either banned or shamed away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i hate rovers Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 The 5o mob are game, home especially when there doing well.away they dont travel well unless its local.ive never bumped into them at ashton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Casual Connoisseur Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Having bumped into them , literally about 4 weeks ago, I can tell you they are looking at the fixture on Saturday as one where hey will get a bit of like for like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Danny Dyer?! Sheffield is a good night out, you just need to know where to go. To be fair, Leeds is a great night out I'll be there next Saturday, was just planning on POTD Even when I was a nipper the standard practice for women was to puke in the streets while queuing for clubs and bars. Must be worse now. Sophisticated they ain't (the people), though there are some very nice parts of town and good restaurants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipdawg Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Even when I was a nipper the standard practice for women was to puke in the streets while queuing for clubs and bars. Must be worse now. Sophisticated they ain't (the people), though there are some very nice parts of town and good restaurants. 'The people' would include my wife, my sister and most of my best friends mate. I've seen equally bad behaviour in the centre of Bristol on a Saturday night, it'd be the same in any major centre in the UK on a weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottMurray'srightboot Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 411 sold, pay on the day too, 6-700 up there Saturday then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 You think the M6 is bad.. Just wait till you get to the M1 roadworks at Mansfield. Absolutely soul destroying. Or from the Watford Gap up to the M6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoldenBall Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 Not really a "buzz" for this game like there have been in past away games, I know Barnsleys not Barelona but cheer up, we're top of the league!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 Not really a "buzz" for this game like there have been in past away games, I know Barnsleys not Barelona but cheer up, we're top of the league!! Probably because its a 6-7 hour round trip, a complete dive and we've been there a few times already recently, bar last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 Barnsley 5o Seriously!? Their collective IQ . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoldenBall Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 Some of this from Luke Freeman on Saturday please http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/29643213 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 'The people' would include my wife, my sister and most of my best friends mate. I've seen equally bad behaviour in the centre of Bristol on a Saturday night, it'd be the same in any major centre in the UK on a weekend I used to go clubbing in Bristol 3 times a week at the time. A single visit to Leeds back then was a stark contrast in behaviour. My wife is Mancunian, but I don't mind anyone telling me that Mancs are a shell-suited bunch about as sophisticated as a meat pie. It ain't personal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipdawg Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 I used to go clubbing in Bristol 3 times a week at the time. A single visit to Leeds back then was a stark contrast in behaviour. My wife is Mancunian, but I don't mind anyone telling me that Mancs are a shell-suited bunch about as sophisticated as a meat pie. It ain't personal. Well as a proud northerner (as well as a proud BCFC fan who is proud of his Brizzle roots) I get annoyed by people peddling tired stereotypes about the north of England; especially in relation to cities such as Leeds and Manchester which I would argue are far more cosmopolitan and sophisticated than Bristol (among others). We should remember that Leeds has recently gained an indoor arena, and Manchester got a brand new stadium 10 years ago whilst hosting an international sporting event. These are all things that the people of Bristol don't seem to want or need... But it ain't personal Don't get me wrong; I love Bristol (am down in a few weeks, hoping to catch the Preston game if I can get a ticket!), but when I go there I feel it's more of a backwater than Leeds or Manchester- i thought that was why all the graphic designers from North London moved there?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Peacock Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 Well as a proud northerner (as well as a proud BCFC fan who is proud of his Brizzle roots) I get annoyed by people peddling tired stereotypes about the north of England; especially in relation to cities such as Leeds and Manchester which I would argue are far more cosmopolitan and sophisticated than Bristol (among others). We should remember that Leeds has recently gained an indoor arena, and Manchester got a brand new stadium 10 years ago whilst hosting an international sporting event. These are all things that the people of Bristol don't seem to want or need... But it ain't personal Don't get me wrong; I love Bristol (am down in a few weeks, hoping to catch the Preston game if I can get a ticket!), but when I go there I feel it's more of a backwater than Leeds or Manchester- i thought that was why all the graphic designers from North London moved there?!?! Leeds? Haven't been there for about 7 or 8 years, but it was a shit hole then. Manchester is fairly cosmopolitan as you say, but apart from the Poynton/Wilmslow/Alderley Edge "strip" it is surrounding by "the grim North". (and motorways of course!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Casual Connoisseur Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 Leeds? Haven't been there for about 7 or 8 years, but it was a shit hole then. Manchester is fairly cosmopolitan as you say, but apart from the Poynton/Wilmslow/Alderley Edge "strip" it is surrounding by "the grim North". (and motorways of course!) Utter rubbish, we've got the penines on our doorstep which bring beautiful countryside and lovely market towns. I moved from the south up north and wouldn't go back if you paid me. Like everywhere you have good and bad parts but to say the North is grim, that's ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 Utter rubbish, we've got the penines on our doorstep which bring beautiful countryside and lovely market towns. I moved from the south up north and wouldn't go back if you paid me. Like everywhere you have good and bad parts but to say the North is grim, that's ridiculous. The countryside of the north (including small towns and villages) is utterly wonderful. The large towns and cities are bloody awful, for the most part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Casual Connoisseur Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 The countryside of the north (including small towns and villages) is utterly wonderful. The large towns and cities are bloody awful, for the most part. Agreed, although Manchester (home) and Leeds have loads to offer and are very forward thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avalonred Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 The countryside of the north (including small towns and villages) is utterly wonderful. The large towns and cities are bloody awful, for the most part. The British Countryside is ALL wonderful, North, South, East, West...... I love living in Somerset, can't stay away for long (even though I have lived in America for a few years in the past).....oh, and would move to Australia tomorrow if I could! In my experience, there are shit hole towns and cities all over the country but luckily I've never had to stay for more than a few days in any of them! One example of a depressing place/places is Chadderton/Oldham, spent a while there for work, had my motor broken into and was also giving up smoking at the same time.... so maybe that didn't help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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