sticks 1969 Posted October 5, 2019 Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 1 hour ago, City Rocker said: Fulham definitely for me. My favourite area of London, a wonderful stadium on the Thames, friendly home fans, and even though the away end is huge we always seem to kick up a racket. Last time there we took a pilgrimage up to the iconic 430 Kings Road, Chelsea (if you know, you know). Rude boy and a pistols fan ....two different types of music but both utter class .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted October 5, 2019 Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 12 minutes ago, steveybadger said: Big Tone I don’t get why they call you Big Tone? I kept my trousers on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieman Posted October 5, 2019 Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 They’re all great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin_unreliant Posted October 5, 2019 Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 My favourite has been Brighton but obviously not an option this season. Nice place and a ground which is easy to get to from the centre by train or bus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team Posted October 5, 2019 Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 As a few have said any away day is better than any home game so you can’t fail by choosing any fixture. The atmosphere, camaraderie and laughs at an away day are the best things about football. The ‘best’ therefore can just be who you are with: my faves have been Reading away when we won 0 - 2 under GJ and Newcastle away recently. Would agree that London away games are good! Enjoy whichever you choose! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swanker Posted October 5, 2019 Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 2 hours ago, BigTone said: Millwall is great. That's me on the far left wearing a shirt I thought would help me blend into the crowd. After the pic it was off to our seats in the main stand full of home fans where I received much good natured "banter". Have been back a few times when I've needed a football fix and have always loved the atmosphere. Great little café on the way in opposite the car park. You are big then Tone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted October 5, 2019 Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 12 minutes ago, swanker said: You are big then Tone! It's just the camera angle even though Korey is 6 foot tall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted October 5, 2019 Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 1 hour ago, Robin Goch said: Cardiff is really sanitised these days. Still a good atmosphere but nothing like it used to be. Only real issue is if you fancied a drink (and have an English driving licence) then you won’t really get served anywhere in the centre. I’ve never had a problem getting a pre match drink in Cardiff - even when they tried to force us all into that pub a few seasons ago (with the ensuing chaos) me and three mates just told the police we were going elsewhere - they tried to stop us but eventually realised they had to let us go, with the timeless classic (!) “well we can’t ensure your safety then..” - we went to two or three city centre pubs and got served with no problems ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted October 5, 2019 Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 1 hour ago, Mike Hunt-Hertz said: Tupperwarium Haven’t heard that before, excellent name! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted October 5, 2019 Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 Fulham and Forest for the day out. Leeds, Cardiff and Swansea for the atmosphere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Goch Posted October 5, 2019 Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 21 minutes ago, BS4 on Tour... said: I’ve never had a problem getting a pre match drink in Cardiff - even when they tried to force us all into that pub a few seasons ago (with the ensuing chaos) me and three mates just told the police we were going elsewhere - they tried to stop us but eventually realised they had to let us go, with the timeless classic (!) “well we can’t ensure your safety then..” - we went to two or three city centre pubs and got served with no problems ... That’s good to hear, which places were they? Last few years I’ve only been able to get in places due to a Welsh driving licence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattWSM Posted October 5, 2019 Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 4 hours ago, BigTone said: Millwall is my favourite Yes i went there for first time alone in May, it gets the addreline running especially when we walk out and then congregate on the platform. Prenton park also good when the kids ask you for a "quid mate" to look after your car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted October 5, 2019 Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 24 minutes ago, MattWSM said: Yes i went there for first time alone in May, it gets the addreline running especially when we walk out and then congregate on the platform. Prenton park also good when the kids ask you for a "quid mate" to look after your car There are no "plastics" at Millwall. It is a proper community club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted October 5, 2019 Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 My best experience? Rushden when we played them 2003/04 season. Driving up to the ground, two uniformed Stewards approached and asked if I was staying, or just dropping someone off. They thjen directed me to a large, free car park. This was lined tarmac, not loose gravel. Those Stewards stayed there throughout the game to ensure cars aren't stolen or vandalised. Walking up to the ground, the programme sellers and turnstile operators all said please & thank you. Inside the food & drink was all reasonably priced and te staff were interested in serving you. Further on in and showing a Steward my ticket, instead of saying "Up there mate", he'd direct people to their seats. After the game as we walked out we were able to chat & joke with them about how the game had gone. Back in the car park, those Stewards were now directing traffic to ensure everyone got away promptly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basshead Posted October 5, 2019 Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 10 hours ago, Mike Hunt-Hertz said: Halifax Town. Only went once, in 1984. On the train, bladdered, nice beer, got on the pitch, won 2-1, wrong train back, and got home to find that I had a job...nirvana. Used to like Reading away, before they moved to the Tupperwarium. And Fulham has always been fun. Was at same game with ronnie Thomas went in wrong end and got marched around pitch to away end .84 fxck me getting old Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allwaysred Posted October 5, 2019 Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 Fulham all round but Luton back in the day was something else..... Got my ticket.... Also looking forward to Charlton boxing day..... Went to Sheffield United last year and what a day / night that was unbelievably got well looked after and entertained by their lads after... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team In Keynsham Posted October 5, 2019 Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 For the epicureans, West Brom by way of The Vine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyC Posted October 5, 2019 Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 There are a few on here who remember when we ran our own private coach (turners Brislington) and every game was a real experience. 55 nutters...:laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allwaysred Posted October 5, 2019 Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 5 minutes ago, BobbyC said: There are a few on here who remember when we ran our own private coach (turners Brislington) and every game was a real experience. 55 nutters...:laugh: Turners :laugh: that's just made my night..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted October 5, 2019 Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 1 hour ago, basshead said: Was at same game with ronnie Thomas went in wrong end and got marched around pitch to away end .84 fxck me getting old Nice one! I remember the grassy "terrace" at one end, and the speedway track. We were under some shitty cover on the side. It`s a tidy ground these days, mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted October 5, 2019 Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 4 hours ago, 22A said: My best experience? Rushden when we played them 2003/04 season. Driving up to the ground, two uniformed Stewards approached and asked if I was staying, or just dropping someone off. They thjen directed me to a large, free car park. This was lined tarmac, not loose gravel. Those Stewards stayed there throughout the game to ensure cars aren't stolen or vandalised. Walking up to the ground, the programme sellers and turnstile operators all said please & thank you. Inside the food & drink was all reasonably priced and te staff were interested in serving you. Further on in and showing a Steward my ticket, instead of saying "Up there mate", he'd direct people to their seats. After the game as we walked out we were able to chat & joke with them about how the game had gone. Back in the car park, those Stewards were now directing traffic to ensure everyone got away promptly. Now it`s been totally demolished, I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted October 5, 2019 Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 Eastville, can't remember who plays there but with the sand from the greyhound track blowing in your face, the M32 behind you and a burnt down stand to the left it's an all round memorable experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted October 5, 2019 Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 The grass bank at Springfield Park ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latcher Posted October 7, 2019 Report Share Posted October 7, 2019 On 05/10/2019 at 17:33, Robin Goch said: Cardiff is really sanitised these days. Still a good atmosphere but nothing like it used to be. Only real issue is if you fancied a drink (and have an English driving licence) then you won’t really get served anywhere in the centre. That's utter nonsense! Firstly, I'm guessing you look rather young, hence why you were asked for ID, right? Other than that, you will never get asked for your driving licence in a pub anywhere in Cardiff in order to have a beer. The only situation that might happen would be if you were trying to gain access to a "home bar", if the door staff were unsure about you they might ask for some kind of ID verification ... if you produced a driving licence with a west country address on it then you're not likely to get in - makes sense, right? But with a plethora of pubs in the city centre you are spoiled for choice and will not have any problem getting served. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Louie louie Posted October 7, 2019 Report Share Posted October 7, 2019 Who else had a grass bank terrace? Im thinking crystal palace? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Goch Posted October 7, 2019 Report Share Posted October 7, 2019 5 hours ago, Latcher said: That's utter nonsense! Firstly, I'm guessing you look rather young, hence why you were asked for ID, right? Other than that, you will never get asked for your driving licence in a pub anywhere in Cardiff in order to have a beer. The only situation that might happen would be if you were trying to gain access to a "home bar", if the door staff were unsure about you they might ask for some kind of ID verification ... if you produced a driving licence with a west country address on it then you're not likely to get in - makes sense, right? But with a plethora of pubs in the city centre you are spoiled for choice and will not have any problem getting served. Well it’s not utter nonsense is it if it’s happened? From my experience with each time I’ve gone there EVERY pub around the centre had the same policy. I’m speaking from my experience, not yours old man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Cyril Posted October 7, 2019 Report Share Posted October 7, 2019 On 05/10/2019 at 10:11, pongo88 said: That’s not a shirt. It’s your granny’s curtains Do not, repeat DO NOT do a google image search of that.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team In Keynsham Posted October 7, 2019 Report Share Posted October 7, 2019 3 minutes ago, Mad Cyril said: Do not, repeat DO NOT do a google image search of that.... The warning came too late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted October 7, 2019 Report Share Posted October 7, 2019 42 minutes ago, Oh Louie louie said: Who else had a grass bank terrace? Im thinking crystal palace? Didn’t Halifax at The Shay, before it was rebuilt, have a grass / earth mound at one end? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted October 7, 2019 Report Share Posted October 7, 2019 26 minutes ago, Mad Cyril said: Do not, repeat DO NOT do a google image search of that.... What of ? My Granny or her curtains ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.