TuxHarry Posted September 30, 2019 Report Share Posted September 30, 2019 15 minutes ago, BTRFTG said: Last two trains are diverted so all stations between Swindle and TM are buses..... They’re not according to my booking PS if someone gets hold of 2 more spares please PM me I’ll have them immediately! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted September 30, 2019 Report Share Posted September 30, 2019 4 minutes ago, phantom said: There is always the FA Cup Playoff semi final? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted September 30, 2019 Admin Report Share Posted September 30, 2019 14 minutes ago, TuxHarry said: They’re not according to my booking PS if someone gets hold of 2 more spares please PM me I’ll have them immediately! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBristolian Posted September 30, 2019 Report Share Posted September 30, 2019 Wednesday really is going to be the end of an era. There's aspects of Griffin Park I won't miss- especially bundling down a narrow, crowded corridor to try to get to the toilets at half-time - but there really is no stadium like it in this day and age, at least at this level of football. Even if standing ever returns, it will be in a much smarter and more sanitised form and - whilst I'm not one of those people who gets nostalgic old, grotty, ground with poor facilities or feels modernised stadiums automatically lack atmosphere or soul - it is going to be weird that, next time we visit Brentford (FA Cup or play-offs notwithstanding) it will be without some of the things that made a visit so unique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted September 30, 2019 Report Share Posted September 30, 2019 6 minutes ago, LondonBristolian said: Wednesday really is going to be the end of an era. There's aspects of Griffin Park I won't miss- especially bundling down a narrow, crowded corridor to try to get to the toilets at half-time - but there really is no stadium like it in this day and age, at least at this level of football. Even if standing ever returns, it will be in a much smarter and more sanitised form and - whilst I'm not one of those people who gets nostalgic old, grotty, ground with poor facilities or feels modernised stadiums automatically lack atmosphere or soul - it is going to be weird that, next time we visit Brentford (FA Cup or play-offs notwithstanding) it will be without some of the things that made a visit so unique. Never been, was thinking of going last year but of course it sold out sharpish. Seems a good away day though- part of the away end is a terrace I believe- plus does it still have a pub on each corner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBristolian Posted September 30, 2019 Report Share Posted September 30, 2019 1 minute ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Never been, was thinking of going last year but of course it sold out too sharpish. Seems a good away day though- part of the away end is a terrace I believe- plus does it still have a pub on each corner? I think the away end is all-terrace (unless there is a seated section I've never seen!) Certainly I've stood when I've been there. And yep, there is a pub on each corner, I think. One was closed for a while but I think they are all open again. It's a bit of an arse to get to - ironically, even though it is in London, I'm in North-East London and there will be fans who get back to Bristol before I get back to Walthamstow - but it is a unique experience. It'll be interesting to see what happens with the new ground - and they ought to be able to accommodate more away fans, which is great as I've frequently failed to get tickets before it sold out - but Griffin Park is a proper atmospheric "old school" stadium and there aren't too many like it in the Championship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted September 30, 2019 Report Share Posted September 30, 2019 1 hour ago, Super said: Playoff semi final? If. If that happened then that would surely be the last game at Griffin Park full stop? 1 minute ago, LondonBristolian said: I think the away end is all-terrace (unless there is a seated section I've never seen!) Seated section is upstairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topper 123 Posted September 30, 2019 Report Share Posted September 30, 2019 Pubs got loads of seats COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuxHarry Posted September 30, 2019 Report Share Posted September 30, 2019 Please a spare? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offside Posted September 30, 2019 Report Share Posted September 30, 2019 2 hours ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Never been, was thinking of going last year but of course it sold out sharpish. Seems a good away day though- part of the away end is a terrace I believe- plus does it still have a pub on each corner? One of the few grounds I’ve been to where I’ve stood/sat in different parts of the ground. Most of the time I’ve been there the away end has been in a small two tiered stand behind one goal, which has a narrow terrace at the bottom (with great acoustics) and seats in the top tier. I also remember the away end at some point being at the opposite end, on a bigger open terrace (now the home end with a roof). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted September 30, 2019 Report Share Posted September 30, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Island Posted September 30, 2019 Report Share Posted September 30, 2019 Going up for early afternoon so I can catch the Dale Chihuly installation then will split between the New Inn and the Griffin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentford Fan Posted September 30, 2019 Report Share Posted September 30, 2019 13 hours ago, Mr Popodopolous said: I'd be surprised if there is any POTD for home ends given capacity but you never know! Appears to be on restricted sale or similar too. Maybe able to buy spares/unwanted tickets on the day from pubs etc though? Only on sale to Season Ticket Holders, who can buy extra for friends or family, Members, or previous purchasers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentford Fan Posted September 30, 2019 Report Share Posted September 30, 2019 2 hours ago, Hare Island said: Going up for early afternoon so I can catch the Dale Chihuly installation then will split between the New Inn and the Griffin. As you probably already know The Griffin is the closest to the away end, and is the pub that most visiting fans use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentford Fan Posted September 30, 2019 Report Share Posted September 30, 2019 7 hours ago, Offside said: One of the few grounds I’ve been to where I’ve stood/sat in different parts of the ground. Most of the time I’ve been there the away end has been in a small two tiered stand behind one goal, which has a narrow terrace at the bottom (with great acoustics) and seats in the top tier. I also remember the away end at some point being at the opposite end, on a bigger open terrace (now the home end with a roof). I've certainly done that at Ashton Gate. Stood on the open terrace when it chucked it down all game, we were 3-0 up at HT, and ended up hanging on for a 3-2 win. Also stood there in 1993, when Leroy scored a hat-trick and sent us down with some other team in Bristol. Sat up the other end for the Play Off game. As you say the Acoustics are great on the terrace at GP, but the best view in the house is from the seats above, but if you are bigger than 5 foot 6 you won't be able to sit down as the leg room is non existent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuxHarry Posted October 1, 2019 Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 7 hours ago, Brentford Fan said: I've certainly done that at Ashton Gate. Stood on the open terrace when it chucked it down all game, we were 3-0 up at HT, and ended up hanging on for a 3-2 win. Also stood there in 1993, when Leroy scored a hat-trick and sent us down with some other team in Bristol. Sat up the other end for the Play Off game. As you say the Acoustics are great on the terrace at GP, but the best view in the house is from the seats above, but if you are bigger than 5 foot 6 you won't be able to sit down as the leg room is non existent. Sitting down in an away end? We support Bristol City mate not Brentford Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weepywall Posted October 1, 2019 Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 Anyone got any idea what parking is like at Brentford....for a minibus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claverham_Red Posted October 1, 2019 Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 Yes also after parking advice. Last went in 2009, parked on nearby street but apparently there are now resident parking zones nearby? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbie Posted October 1, 2019 Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 Where we drinking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brann-red Posted October 1, 2019 Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 4 hours ago, Clevedon_Red said: Yes also after parking advice. Last went in 2009, parked on nearby street but apparently there are now resident parking zones nearby? I brought a space from yourparkingspace.co.uk for £8 - basically someone’s driveway but was in the right area for heading back to the m4. The prices vary from what I saw so worth having a look . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbo is a Monkey Posted October 1, 2019 Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 I’ve a spare ticket @ face value if anyone wants to PM me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Fox Posted October 1, 2019 Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 Street parking is a nightmare, everywhere seems to be resident parking only. The internet parking sites are a good idea here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentford Fan Posted October 1, 2019 Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 26 minutes ago, Grey Fox said: Street parking is a nightmare, everywhere seems to be resident parking only. The internet parking sites are a good idea here Some of the roads a bit further away are ok to park after 6.30pm. There is a new multi storey car park, in the high street opposite Morrison's,which is partially open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhombrecito Posted October 2, 2019 Report Share Posted October 2, 2019 11 hours ago, Gibbo is a Monkey said: I’ve a spare ticket @ face value if anyone wants to PM me Might be worth mentioning in this thread: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der no.2 Posted October 2, 2019 Report Share Posted October 2, 2019 My last visit to Griffin Park was Sat 7th Nov 1981. We won 1-0, think it was Ricky Chandler who scored. Looking forward to tonights visit COYRs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted October 2, 2019 Admin Report Share Posted October 2, 2019 12 minutes ago, Der no.2 said: My last visit to Griffin Park was Sat 7th Nov 1981. We won 1-0, think it was Ricky Chandler who scored. Looking forward to tonights visit COYRs! Are you on the train @Der no.2 ? If so will see you en route Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der no.2 Posted October 2, 2019 Report Share Posted October 2, 2019 5 minutes ago, phantom said: Are you on the train @Der no.2 ? If so will see you en route Decided to drive this one mate. Have a good trip, catch you later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted October 2, 2019 Report Share Posted October 2, 2019 Preview of the game here by my old mate Westy (a Brentford fan). Also contains excellent pubs and travel advice: https://beesotted.com/bristol-city-preview-and-pub-guide-october-2019/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted October 2, 2019 Admin Report Share Posted October 2, 2019 Anyone heading up really early there are currently problems on the local trains, but by the time most of us get there hopefully should be resolved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.