Exiled_in_chepstow Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 Hi all. I'm a Wigan fan living in Chepstow & am visiting with my 6 year old son for his 1st ever game. Thought it best to try him out on a decent local side before dragging his arse 4 hours up the motorway only for him to tell me he doesn't like it 10 mins into the 1st half... We've got tickets in the family stand & was just wondering about good places to park, what pies are best, that sort of thing. You never know, if he has a great time you might get 2 more regulars. Many thanks in advance & I'll try to bring along some of that FA Cup luck with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider Queen Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 Welcome... and I hope you and your son enjoy it. Can't speak about the family stand but I understand its a fun place for kids and you'll be well looked after. Lots of off street parking nearby, not sure if the bedminster cricket club still does parking if so that might be your best bet. Don't bank on great food in the ground but if you like pies I'd suggest getting one from the Clarks pie seller on Ashton road. As I say have a good time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murraysrightplum Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 Hope you both enjoy the day! Wouldn't bank on good food inside the ground though. A real shame for the club IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Cyril Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 Contact the club and let them know its your sons first game. He could be presented with a hat at half time. Oh and as a Wigan fan brace yourself for major pie disappointment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 Get there about 12, and there is usually street parking nearby, after that, Bedminster Cricket club would be your best bet. Food in the ground is expensive and rubbish if i'm honest, but something outside the ground, there's a KFC nearby, or cafe's etc on North Street, or you can find one of the nearby vans (there are a few parked just outside some of the turnstiles) which sell decent grub. Traffic gets very busy in the area before and after the game as well, so bear that in mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avalonred Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 If you get there early (which I would recommend as it's your first visit), the 'community park' should be open in the old Hirerite building (it's inside the boundry of the stadium grounds opposite the club shop) to keep your son entertained and has been said above, let the club know that it's your sons first game and they'll arrange a hat presentation at half time before the game.... if you're very lucky! (FOC). Enjoy your day! (you'll be shouting COYR and OTIB before you know it!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave L Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 http://www.bcfc.co.uk/fans/bring_your_kids/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 Hi all. I'm a Wigan fan living in Chepstow & am visiting with my 6 year old son for his 1st ever game. Thought it best to try him out on a decent local side before dragging his arse 4 hours up the motorway only for him to tell me he doesn't like it 10 mins into the 1st half... We've got tickets in the family stand & was just wondering about good places to park, what pies are best, that sort of thing. You never know, if he has a great time you might get 2 more regulars. Many thanks in advance & I'll try to bring along some of that FA Cup luck with me. Welcome to Bristol City FC. Food in the ground is okay but quite overpriced. Your best bet is on north street which is a couple minutes from Ashton Gate, they do the best Clark pies for next to nothing! You can park around Ashton Gate but you would have to get there early, if not then Bedminster Cricket club which is always a safe bet. Hope you and your lad enjoy it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NifflerNomad Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 This free hat business do they only get if they sit in the family stand? I didn't know the club did such a thing, otherwise I would done it his first V Bradford. Got my 4 year old ST in the EE for this season and he loving it Oh and hope you and your son enjoy your day and yes please bring some of your FA cup luck with you. We could do getting our 1st league win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semblar Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 The free cap is one per match, so best to check first. I made the mistake of promising my (then 4-YO) son his first match and then checking as it would have been a great way to give him a good first-match experience being 2-0 up after 20 minutes did it for me instead, thankfully - he's in his third ST season now, almost 7 Welcome to BCFC - and assuming you enjoy it, please come back often! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Peacock Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 Whatever you do, DO NOT PARK on the slip road onto and off the A370 towards Weston. It looks ok as there are no yellow lines and there are usually a few cars parked there but it is a clearway with well hidden clearway signs and you will get a ticket. It is a regular earner for North Somerset council who wait until the game is underway before handing out tickets instead of being pro-active and preventing parking in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miah Dennehy Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 Don't bother, and wait till next week and pop up to The Rovers. We have nice pasties, and one song that we sing very well. I'll let you know if I think of anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff65 Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 Don't bother, and wait till next week and pop up to The Rovers. We have nice pasties, and one song that we sing very well. I'll let you know if I think of anything else. If he wanted 2nd division football then Newport is just up the road and no bridge toll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 Hi all. I'm a Wigan fan living in Chepstow & am visiting with my 6 year old son for his 1st ever game. Thought it best to try him out on a decent local side before dragging his arse 4 hours up the motorway only for him to tell me he doesn't like it 10 mins into the 1st half... We've got tickets in the family stand & was just wondering about good places to park, what pies are best, that sort of thing. You never know, if he has a great time you might get 2 more regulars. Many thanks in advance & I'll try to bring along some of that FA Cup luck with me. You'll fit right in with that attitude! Wise choice, enjoy the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redtucks Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 Don't bother, and wait till next week and pop up to The Rovers. We have nice pasties, and one song that we sing very well. I'll let you know if I think of anything else.You never read his post properly,He said, "..... Thought it best to try him out on a DECENT local side ....." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miah Dennehy Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 You never read his post properly, He said, "..... Thought it best to try him out on a DECENT local side ....." Bloody Hell, he might be struggling on all counts then . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezgimed Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 Well done for bringing that up on a friendly, positive and helpful thread. So uncalled for! Childish idiot. So sorry to offend your delicate ears my child. I will go sit in the naughty corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Rizzle Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 So sorry to offend your delicate ears my child. I will go sit in the naughty corner. Just a bit creepy then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezgimed Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 Just a bit creepy then. Since when were Sags allowed to come on here and poach potential fans anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JammyOne Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 Welcome! Hope you and your son enjoy the game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Rizzle Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 Since when were Sags allowed to come on here and poach potential fans anyway! Wasn't exactly poaching. He's going to need an awful lot more than a couple of sentences to sell Rovers to someone! Your comments, on the other hand, didn't exactly help sell our club to potential fans either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezgimed Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 Wasn't exactly poaching. He's going to need an awful lot more than a couple of sentences to sell Rovers to someone! Your comments, on the other hand, didn't exactly help sell our club to potential fans either. You'd better hope he doesn't head over the Non Football chat then and read about Muslims and the EDL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 So sorry to offend your delicate ears my child. I will go sit in the naughty corner. I thought that you lived there Dez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 Don't do it! He could end up supporting City and face a lifetime of misery and disappointment If he shows signs of moving in this direction, feed him one of our notorious pies at HT. That should change his mind. Cruel, I know, but sometimes you have to be cruel to be kind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snufflelufagus Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 Get there about 12, and there is usually street parking nearby, after that, Bedminster Cricket club would be your best bet. Food in the ground is expensive and rubbish if i'm honest, but something outside the ground, there's a KFC nearby, or cafe's etc on North Street, or you can find one of the nearby vans (there are a few parked just outside some of the turnstiles) which sell decent grub. Traffic gets very busy in the area before and after the game as well, so bear that in mind. I manage to park on the st near the ground at 1.30. i'm not telling you where though as you'll nick my spot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmpowell Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 http://www.bcfc.co.uk/fans/bring_your_kids/ Sorry Dave, but for a Fans Liaison officer, that is a shoddy reply. I know you're a busy man but if you honestly didn't have time to write anything (as others in this thread have done ever so constructively), then IMO you should have not responded until you did have (or had made) time. Welcoming the person to BCFC and linking to the article in a context that was helpful and friendly would have been the right way. Little things like that matter when it comes to creating/helping the next generation of fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JammyOne Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 Sorry Dave, but for a Fans Liaison officer, that is a shoddy reply. I know you're a busy man but if you honestly didn't have time to write anything (as others in this thread have done ever so constructively), then IMO you should have not responded until you did have (or had made) time. Welcoming the person to BCFC and linking to the article in a context that was helpful and friendly would have been the right way. Little things like that matter when it comes to creating/helping the next generation of fans. I'll say it because Dave L can't. P*ss off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Red Planet Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 Another bit of advice.Toilet facilities in the ground (before re-development takes place) are limited and there are always long queues at half-time.I advise you to use the fairly large public loo over the road on Ashton Rd before coming in, or at least going inside the ground well before K.O.Hope you both enjoy it. Should be a tough challenge for City. POSH are doing very well so far this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timothy bird Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 I actually think that Dave l s response was quite appropriate and as much if not more than he needed to do (probably more than the op expected) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Rizzle Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 Sorry Dave, but for a Fans Liaison officer, that is a shoddy reply. I know you're a busy man but if you honestly didn't have time to write anything (as others in this thread have done ever so constructively), then IMO you should have not responded until you did have (or had made) time. Welcoming the person to BCFC and linking to the article in a context that was helpful and friendly would have been the right way. Little things like that matter when it comes to creating/helping the next generation of fans. Unbelievable! I really despair sometimes! How many people post on a fans forum and would expect a member of the clubs staff to respond?! The very fact that he responded is a credit to the club. Yes it was brief, but just as helpful if not more so than some other posts. Fair enough if you don't agree with everything, but its such a bloody shame that our 'fans' will criticise our club and its staff for the smallest of things. That was such a negative response! I hope you get as much criticism in your line of work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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