LondonBristolian Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 I see Reading ticket details for the following week are announced but not Birmingham yet. I've never been to St Andrews and had a few questions for people who've been before: 1) How confident can I be (as a non-season ticket holder and non-Forever Bristol member) of getting a ticket? I'm assuming there'll be a decent allocation given the size of the ground? 2) How much time would you suggest allowing before and after the match for getting from train station to ground and vice-versa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welcome To The Jungle Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 6 minutes ago, LondonBristolian said: I see Reading ticket details for the following week are announced but not Birmingham yet. I've never been to St Andrews and had a few questions for people who've been before: 1) How confident can I be (as a non-season ticket holder and non-Forever Bristol member) of getting a ticket? I'm assuming there'll be a decent allocation given the size of the ground? 2) How much time would you suggest allowing before and after the match for getting from train station to ground and vice-versa? Never been by train but you'll have no problem getting a ticket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledRobin Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Ticket will be fine. Not been by train but it might be best option. I parked quite near the ground last year and took almost an hour to get awayfrom ground after Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted October 19, 2016 Admin Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 1 hour ago, LondonBristolian said: 2) How much time would you suggest allowing before and after the match for getting from train station to ground and vice-versa? Probably worth pointing out that the train line is CLOSED between Gloucester and Birmingham that weekend - so anyone planning on going by train from the South West will be put on a replacement coach service at Gloucester Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted October 19, 2016 Admin Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 2 minutes ago, Dhansak said: Sizable away section shouldn't be problem getting tickets. Be cautious around the station & Bullring Too true, the police may turn you away for no reason !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashtonwurzel Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 There is plenty of parking in the streets around the ground BUT as said earlier if you take that option it takes an age to get away from the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 We parked right next to the stadium and got prevented from leaving until all the coaches and mini-buses had been escorted away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olé Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 3 hours ago, LondonBristolian said: 1) How confident can I be (as a non-season ticket holder and non-Forever Bristol member) of getting a ticket? I'm assuming there'll be a decent allocation given the size of the ground? 2) How much time would you suggest allowing before and after the match for getting from train station to ground and vice-versa? 1. It won't sell out, you'll be fine. 2 [If you're coming from London:] It's definitely walkable up the Digbeth Road and into the centre through the back of the new shopping area where the Bull Ring once was. Probably not dissimilar time required Ashton Gate to Temple Meads, so about 45 minutes is safe either side of the game. 2 [If you're coming from Bristol:] You need to allow precisely zero minutes before and after the match for getting from your train to the match, as the West Midlands Police will be helpfully putting you right back on the same train you got off, and asking you to vacate their precious dump of a city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chivs Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 2 hours ago, phantom said: Probably worth pointing out that the train line is CLOSED between Gloucester and Birmingham that weekend - so anyone planning on going by train from the South West will be put on a replacement coach service at Gloucester Dear me, are Network Rail stalking us this season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 4 hours ago, LondonBristolian said: I see Reading ticket details for the following week are announced but not Birmingham yet. I've never been to St Andrews and had a few questions for people who've been before: 1) How confident can I be (as a non-season ticket holder and non-Forever Bristol member) of getting a ticket? I'm assuming there'll be a decent allocation given the size of the ground? 2) How much time would you suggest allowing before and after the match for getting from train station to ground and vice-versa? 1.9 miles from St Andrews to New St. So depends on how fast you walk. But definitely walkable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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T R Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 They do a nice fried breakfast in birmingham. Shan't be going this time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBristolian Posted October 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 3 hours ago, Olé said: 1. It won't sell out, you'll be fine. 2 [If you're coming from London:] It's definitely walkable up the Digbeth Road and into the centre through the back of the new shopping area where the Bull Ring once was. Probably not dissimilar time required Ashton Gate to Temple Meads, so about 45 minutes is safe either side of the game. 2 [If you're coming from Bristol:] You need to allow precisely zero minutes before and after the match for getting from your train to the match, as the West Midlands Police will be helpfully putting you right back on the same train you got off, and asking you to vacate their precious dump of a city. Cheers - am coming from London so hopeful arrival will be fine. My concern is whether we'll get held at the ground or I'll be otherwise delayed from getting my evening train. I'm wondering if booking one for 6pm is too risky... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clint Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 I parked near the ground last year. It took me longer to get out the car park than journey back home nealry 2hrs! But I'll still be going to this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 17 minutes ago, Threshing Red said: They do a nice fried breakfast in birmingham. Shan't be going this time Apparently there is a curry house somewhere too. I'm not sure if it's true, but my source is usually fairly reliable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T R Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 I found the name of it, It is called the Bull Ring Tavern. And then head up the road to the anchor inn, which is a great pub really enjoyed it, it is friendly pub so long as you don't start singing cause you don't want to upset the locals who were playing poker. They had a nice cider in there but i had one too many, and now I can't remember what it was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarksRobin Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 The nearest station to the ground is Bordesley, on the Chiltern line from Moor Street station which is a 5 minute walk from New Street station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodjias Wrist Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Went last year im sure there was just under 2.5k there so hopefully be a similar contingent this time. Only gripe was WMP keeping us in the pub until 2.45 so we missed the first 5 minutes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 1 hour ago, Bar BS3 said: Apparently there is a curry house somewhere too. I'm not sure if it's true, but my source is usually fairly reliable. Prefer a bit of mango chutney myself, do you think they might have some? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelts Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Never going again after our bus got done outside the ground. Still we got £300 after the boys had a whip round. Fair play Derek Mckinnes . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porto Red Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 8 minutes ago, shelts said: Never going again after our bus got done outside the ground. Still we got £300 after the boys had a whip round. Fair play Derek Mckinnes . Come on Shelts, that's only half a story... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olé Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 3 hours ago, LondonBristolian said: Cheers - am coming from London so hopeful arrival will be fine. My concern is whether we'll get held at the ground or I'll be otherwise delayed from getting my evening train. I'm wondering if booking one for 6pm is too risky... I was up and back from London last season (avoiding the round up) and left a few minutes before the end (pretty poor game at the time) and had no issues leaving the area quickly although WMP were already limbering up to get in the way of anything that moved. You'll get back to New Street station for 6pm no problem, and if you aren't fixing a train ticket, there are plenty going back to London. Regarding pubs, I went in The Woodman before the game last season, in a very recently redeveloped open space/park just East of the centre about 5 minutes from the station, round the corner from where I went to uni years ago. Very friendly (few City and Birmingham in there), good value, big selection including Real Ales, and on the way to the game without being in that dump of an area! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBristolian Posted October 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 51 minutes ago, Olé said: I was up and back from London last season (avoiding the round up) and left a few minutes before the end (pretty poor game at the time) and had no issues leaving the area quickly although WMP were already limbering up to get in the way of anything that moved. You'll get back to New Street station for 6pm no problem, and if you aren't fixing a train ticket, there are plenty going back to London. Regarding pubs, I went in The Woodman before the game last season, in a very recently redeveloped open space/park just East of the centre about 5 minutes from the station, round the corner from where I went to uni years ago. Very friendly (few City and Birmingham in there), good value, big selection including Real Ales, and on the way to the game without being in that dump of an area! Cheers for this - really helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offside Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 I've only gone there on the CATs coaches. Last time it was a very slow journey - we stopped at services for what seemed like an eternity and then had to wait for ages for the police escort. Got to the ground about 15 mins before kick off. Train seems a much better option (even with a replacement bus service). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelts Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 2 hours ago, Porto Red said: Come on Shelts, that's only half a story... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelts Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 2 hours ago, Porto Red said: Come on Shelts, that's only half a story... I have pm u. Maybe u can share it as I can't work out how to with the masses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sglosbcfc Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 20 hours ago, LondonBristolian said: I see Reading ticket details for the following week are announced but not Birmingham yet. I've never been to St Andrews and had a few questions for people who've been before: 1) How confident can I be (as a non-season ticket holder and non-Forever Bristol member) of getting a ticket? I'm assuming there'll be a decent allocation given the size of the ground? 2) How much time would you suggest allowing before and after the match for getting from train station to ground and vice-versa? Admittedly I haven't been for 15 years or so, but it used to be third on my list of places behind Millwall and Cardiff where you were most likely to get a slap just for being a City fan. Keep your wits about you if it is still that type of environment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 12 hours ago, shelts said: Never going again after our bus got done outside the ground. Still we got £300 after the boys had a whip round. Fair play Derek Mckinnes . Remember seeing that on Points West. They let your tyres down didn't they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelts Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 5 hours ago, Bristol Rob said: Remember seeing that on Points West. They let your tyres down didn't they? We met Alex Lovell quite a dish and she flirted with me!! Quite scary in Brum a few of our lads got a hiding, most had it on their toes. Unfortunately they had the wrong mob!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted October 20, 2016 Admin Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 Just for you @shelts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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