Richard Grant Posted February 1, 2019 Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 Hi I am A Rangers fan working in Bristol for a few months, Due to the snow all flights to Glasgow have been cancelled today so it I am stranded in Bristol for the weekend. So instead of going to Ibrox on Saturday I am looking to take in the match at Ashton Gate. Was looking for any recommendations as to where is the best stand to watch the game, wheres best for a pint and the best way to get to and from the game from St Pauls. I would imagine its quite a tasty fixture against Swansea being not too far away and both teams sitting just outside the play offs Cheers in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted February 1, 2019 Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 26 minutes ago, Richard Grant said: Hi I am A Rangers fan working in Bristol for a few months, Due to the snow all flights to Glasgow have been cancelled today so it I am stranded in Bristol for the weekend. So instead of going to Ibrox on Saturday I am looking to take in the match at Ashton Gate. Was looking for any recommendations as to where is the best stand to watch the game, wheres best for a pint and the best way to get to and from the game from St Pauls. I would imagine its quite a tasty fixture against Swansea being not too far away and both teams sitting just outside the play offs Cheers in advance hopefully you can get a ticket we are expecting a good crowd, phone up and see if it is pay on the day will be surprised if it is. there are plenty of places at the ground for a drink in the fans village outside the south stand. the phone number is 0117963 0600. just tell them you're Richard E Grant that should work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted February 1, 2019 Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 27 minutes ago, Richard Grant said: Hi I am A Rangers fan working in Bristol for a few months, Due to the snow all flights to Glasgow have been cancelled today so it I am stranded in Bristol for the weekend. So instead of going to Ibrox on Saturday I am looking to take in the match at Ashton Gate. Was looking for any recommendations as to where is the best stand to watch the game, wheres best for a pint and the best way to get to and from the game from St Pauls. I would imagine its quite a tasty fixture against Swansea being not too far away and both teams sitting just outside the play offs Cheers in advance Hope you make it / it’s on In simple terms South Stand (good view from One End) is cheaper and reasonable atmosphere Dolman Stand - good view , can be ok atmosphere Lansdown , most expensive , very good view and leg room , probably least atmosphere In Any of the pubs close to the ground you will find a friendly but decent atmosphere Somebody will point you right with a bus from city centre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted February 1, 2019 Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 23 minutes ago, Richard Grant said: Hi I am A Rangers fan working in Bristol for a few months, Due to the snow all flights to Glasgow have been cancelled today so it I am stranded in Bristol for the weekend. So instead of going to Ibrox on Saturday I am looking to take in the match at Ashton Gate. Was looking for any recommendations as to where is the best stand to watch the game, wheres best for a pint and the best way to get to and from the game from St Pauls. I would imagine its quite a tasty fixture against Swansea being not too far away and both teams sitting just outside the play offs Cheers in advance Lansdown Stand or Dolman Stand for a side view, South Stand if you prefer behind the goal. The Robins, The Rising Sun, Coopers Arms are the closest pubs to the ground, you'll get in with a home ticket. BTW, I thought you were great in Withnail & I... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted February 1, 2019 Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 1 minute ago, glynriley said: Lansdown Stand or Dolman Stand for a side view, South Stand if you prefer behind the goal. The Robins, The Rising Sun, Coopers Arms are the closest pubs to the ground, you'll get in with a home ticket. BTW, I thought you were great in Withnail & I... beat you to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted February 1, 2019 Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 Usually not many tickets left at all in South Stand, but still worth a go. Large numbers of ST Holders in there as a proportion I reckon and sells out quite quickly- may still be some left for tomorrow however. According to the site, one seat available in South Stand! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Grant Posted February 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 :laugh:....it was on the back of that performance that got me to the heady heights of the spice girls movie. The ticket office said that only tickets available in landsdown or Dolman available, is the south stand thought of as being as being better than the others. ie the traditional home end, most vocal? If so Ill go for that one that's remaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Grant Posted February 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 Ticket sorted for the South stand, hopefully be on and a decent game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Skin Posted February 1, 2019 Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 Enjoy the game @Richard Grant. Congratulations on the Oscar nomination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted February 1, 2019 Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 47 minutes ago, Richard Grant said: Ticket sorted for the South stand, hopefully be on and a decent game. The Scarlet Pimpernel truly is a red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Colby-Tit Posted February 1, 2019 Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 No, it won't be my first time. Thanks for asking though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie andrews Posted February 1, 2019 Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 do you still do the horoscopes on the tele any more?...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted February 1, 2019 Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 5 minutes ago, Sir Colby-Tit said: No, it won't be my first time. Thanks for asking though I was beginning to think we'd never get an answer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted February 1, 2019 Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 1 hour ago, pillred said: hopefully you can get a ticket we are expecting a good crowd, phone up and see if it is pay on the day will be surprised if it is. there are plenty of places at the ground for a drink in the fans village outside the south stand. the phone number is 0117963 0600. just tell them you're Richard E Grant that should work! If you mention that Barbara Streisand will be with you, you will probably get a prime seat alongside our owner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 1, 2019 Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 @Richard Grant you should’ve looked up your old mucker Paul McGann, he used to live in Bristol. Really would’ve been Withnail and I. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted February 1, 2019 Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 16 minutes ago, archie andrews said: do you still do the horoscopes on the tele any more?...... Wasn't that Russell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judda Posted February 1, 2019 Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 1 hour ago, glynriley said: Lansdown Stand or Dolman Stand for a side view, South Stand if you prefer behind the goal. The Robins, The Rising Sun, Coopers Arms are the closest pubs to the ground, you'll get in with a home ticket. BTW, I thought you were great in Withnail & I... Get in the back of the van! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judda Posted February 1, 2019 Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 1 hour ago, Richard Grant said: Ticket sorted for the South stand, hopefully be on and a decent game. Welcome. Enjoy a nice cider in the Coopers arms before the match. My bro tells stories of going to a basement pub in Glasgow before a Gers game and having a great day out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted February 1, 2019 Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 As you’re from Glasgow, you must enjoy a pint or two, so make a day of it. Start of in the Merchants Arms, Christina Terrace Hotwells, then walk to the Nova Scotia followed by a 10 minute walk across the river and through the park to the ground. Pop into the Coopers Arms and then have a drink in the fans village outside the South Stand. Nip inside and have a pint in the concourse. After this the match will seem fantastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted February 1, 2019 Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 1 hour ago, Richard Grant said: Ticket sorted for the South stand, hopefully be on and a decent game. Always a reasonable amount of ST holders that won’t be in attendance for whatever reason, a few minutes before the game stand near the bottom of the South Stand and take your pick of any empty seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenred Posted February 1, 2019 Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 37 minutes ago, Davefevs said: @Richard Grant you should’ve looked up your old mucker Paul McGann, he used to live in Bristol. Really would’ve been Withnail and I. Indeed. Used to see him all the time around Clifton - nearly 20 years ago. God I’m getting old! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Grant Posted February 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 15 minutes ago, Judda said: Welcome. Enjoy a nice cider in the Coopers arms before the match. My bro tells stories of going to a basement pub in Glasgow before a Gers game and having a great day out... looking forward to it hopefully the snow will clear a bit by tomorrow. There's loads of them in town.If it was near the ground it could of been the Park bar or the wee Rangers club... there's loads of good pubs around only dampened by Scottish licencing laws on Sundays and sky/BT early kick offs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted February 1, 2019 Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 41 minutes ago, Super said: Wasn't that Russell? Who was Richard Russell ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Grant Posted February 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 20 minutes ago, pongo88 said: As you’re from Glasgow, you must enjoy a pint or two, so make a day of it. Start of in the Merchants Arms, Christina Terrace Hotwells, then walk to the Nova Scotia followed by a 10 minute walk across the river and through the park to the ground. Pop into the Coopers Arms and then have a drink in the fans village outside the South Stand. Nip inside and have a pint in the concourse. After this the match will seem fantastic That would be a fair assessment, I'd imagine almost any game would be fantastic after that. Those sitting next to me might not be too happy with the constant visits to the gents. I will do my best to sample the cultural delights that Bristol has to offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murraysrightplum Posted February 1, 2019 Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 48 minutes ago, Super said: Wasn't that Russell? Whoosh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RedM Posted February 1, 2019 Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 3 minutes ago, Richard Grant said: That would be a fair assessment, I'd imagine almost any game would be fantastic after that. Those sitting next to me might not be too happy with the constant visits to the gents. I will do my best to sample the cultural delights that Bristol has to offer. Get a Clarks pie from the van by Greville Smyth Park. That’s proper Bristol food, although the food inside the ground has improve vastly since our redevelopment. Got to say you are bloody lucky we were at home and not the Gas rabble up the road (Bristol ‘RagAss’ Rovers). I wouldn’t wish that experience on anyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Grant Posted February 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 2 minutes ago, RedM said: Get a Clarks pie from the van by Greville Smyth Park. That’s proper Bristol food, although the food inside the ground has improve vastly since our redevelopment. Got to say you are bloody lucky we were at home and not the Gas rabble up the road (Bristol ‘RagAss’ Rovers). I wouldn’t wish that experience on anyone! I'll have look out for that.... I think there ground is just up the road from where I'm staying. I would of probably went to Cardiff v Bournemouth as my company get loads of free tickets there anyway and its only about an hour away on the train. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyredredrobin Posted February 1, 2019 Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 Plenty of food and drink to choose from in the fan zone at the ground along with a live band. Hope you enjoy the game and will keep coming back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted February 1, 2019 Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 37 minutes ago, Richard Grant said: looking forward to it hopefully the snow will clear a bit by tomorrow. There's loads of them in town.If it was near the ground it could of been the Park bar or the wee Rangers club... there's loads of good pubs around only dampened by Scottish licencing laws on Sundays and sky/BT early kick offs. Last time I went to Ibrox I went in the pub owned by Ian Durrant, quite near the stadium...can’t remember what is called....was a top boozer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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