BCFC1512 Posted October 22, 2023 Report Share Posted October 22, 2023 Do we reckon we’ll be able to get in any pubs if we get there early enough? Or is it not worth the risk and better to drink around TM and get later train. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezo Posted October 22, 2023 Report Share Posted October 22, 2023 Last year some people got off at Newport and caught a local train to get into the city centre. Sounded like it worked quite well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedontplayinblue Posted October 22, 2023 Report Share Posted October 22, 2023 19 minutes ago, Taunton_BCFC said: Do we reckon we’ll be able to get in any pubs if we get there early enough? Or is it not worth the risk and better to drink around TM and get later train. Absolutely no chance of being given a pub, the same as last year. You might be lucky if you break away from the loose escort and find a very random pub that will let you in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC1512 Posted October 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2023 We’re looking to arrive in Cardiff about 11:30 surely they won’t send us straight to ground then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted October 23, 2023 Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 7 hours ago, Taunton_BCFC said: We’re looking to arrive in Cardiff about 11:30 surely they won’t send us straight to ground then When I asked I was told they will be opening the ground early, for us , so ...... Jerry was going to try and find out if any pubs will be open, but I've not heard back yet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedontplayinblue Posted October 23, 2023 Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 8 hours ago, Taunton_BCFC said: We’re looking to arrive in Cardiff about 11:30 surely they won’t send us straight to ground then I wouldn’t be surprised , last year they forced people to the ground before it was even open . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Horse With No Name Posted October 23, 2023 Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 8 hours ago, Taunton_BCFC said: We’re looking to arrive in Cardiff about 11:30 surely they won’t send us straight to ground then Just say you are on a xmas shopping day out and hate football. 1 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTIDhc Posted October 23, 2023 Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 How long does it normally take us to get from the ground to the station post match? Is the 18:00 home a possibility? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty Swallocks Posted October 23, 2023 Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 2 minutes ago, CTIDhc said: How long does it normally take us to get from the ground to the station post match? Is the 18:00 home a possibility? Wouldn't worry too much about which specific train to book for the way back, you’ll be shoved on the first available train back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTIDhc Posted October 23, 2023 Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 3 minutes ago, Betty Swallocks said: Wouldn't worry too much about which specific train to book for the way back, you’ll be shoved on the first available train back. That's my overriding memory of Cardiff away to be fair ... unfortunately this time i'm trying to make plans afterwards with no idea what time i'll be home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cityboy1954 Posted October 23, 2023 Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 6 hours ago, 1960maaan said: When I asked I was told they will be opening the ground early, for us , so ...... Jerry was going to try and find out if any pubs will be open, but I've not heard back yet. No that only happens on the Bristol waterfront guaranteed freedom of our city . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montpelierblue Posted October 23, 2023 Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 1 hour ago, CTIDhc said: How long does it normally take us to get from the ground to the station post match? Is the 18:00 home a possibility? Give yourself an hour……also as long as you don’t arrive en mass you should be fine to arrive at central and winder off to a pub. Just don’t do what swansea fans do, ie start singing and acting like dicks……you’ll be fine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richyy66 Posted October 23, 2023 Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 19 hours ago, Taunton_BCFC said: We’re looking to arrive in Cardiff about 11:30 surely they won’t send us straight to ground then You will be suprised mate. They will escort straight to the ground, probably taking an hour at snails pace. By that time the ground will be open. Well that's most like their plan. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC1512 Posted October 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 5 hours ago, Montpelierblue said: Give yourself an hour……also as long as you don’t arrive en mass you should be fine to arrive at central and winder off to a pub. Just don’t do what swansea fans do, ie start singing and acting like dicks……you’ll be fine. Hmmm there’s 3 blokes and two kids in our group. No colours reckon we could sneak free :laugh: Wanna get the kids some food. Might just go knights at temple meads then jump on a later train Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richyy66 Posted October 23, 2023 Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 Just now, Taunton_BCFC said: Hmmm there’s 3 blokes and two kids in our group. No colours reckon we could sneak free I hope you can mate. You could hang back and wait for the majority to leave the station and try and just mingle out on your own. Probably less likely to worry about you if you have kids with you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted October 23, 2023 Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 It might be easier this time over there as it’s a 3pm KO. But we’re not taking that chance! We’ll be drinking in a BS postcode and getting there later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted October 23, 2023 Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 Only time I’ve been to Cardiff (a) was the bubble match on an evening in the 15/16 season. As this is a 3pm Saturday game, what is there around the ground, other than food stall type stuff? Not looking for a pint, just prefer different food. If I get to Cardiff early, is heading down to Cardiff Bay first an option? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkev Posted October 23, 2023 Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 24 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Only time I’ve been to Cardiff (a) was the bubble match on an evening in the 15/16 season. As this is a 3pm Saturday game, what is there around the ground, other than food stall type stuff? Not looking for a pint, just prefer different food. If I get to Cardiff early, is heading down to Cardiff Bay first an option? Very nice in Cardiff bay , but ££££££ pricey but deffo worth a visit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkev Posted October 23, 2023 Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 21 hours ago, Taunton_BCFC said: We’re looking to arrive in Cardiff about 11:30 surely they won’t send us straight to ground then If there’s a will there’s a way , I pride myself on getting away from escorts at away games , much older now so don’t do so many but when a young un always got away and ended up in random pubs . As for Cardiff ( the time the young uns smoked out the Great western pub ) old bill had all the city fans kettled outside after 10 mins of realising the pub weren’t gonna sell any more beer and the old bill starting to gather round in large numbers I knew what was coming so a little manoeuvre between the police lines I was off like a slippery snake straight into the prince of wales just round the back of the great western had to keep me head down and say very little as lots of blue birds in there , saying that around the centre nowadays is deemed pretty safe cctv lots of Cardiff banned , there nastys tend to drink in the canton area ( our equivalent of Bemmy ) so basically keep your head down don’t get into a mob no colours no singing and shouting and you should be able to sneak off somewhere 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted October 23, 2023 Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 36 minutes ago, Davefevs said: If I get to Cardiff early, is heading down to Cardiff Bay first an option? I would probably say this is your best bet if you’re getting into Cardiff early. I would avoid anywhere around Cardiff central. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow Red Posted October 23, 2023 Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 Going on Saturday. Not been since Ninian Park days, should I expect coins and bottles full of piss or have times changed? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted October 23, 2023 Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 1 minute ago, Lew-T said: I would probably say this is your best bet if you’re getting into Cardiff early. I would avoid anywhere around Cardiff central. Thanks, that’s probably where we will head then. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Geoff Posted October 23, 2023 Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 38 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Only time I’ve been to Cardiff (a) was the bubble match on an evening in the 15/16 season. As this is a 3pm Saturday game, what is there around the ground, other than food stall type stuff? Not looking for a pint, just prefer different food. If I get to Cardiff early, is heading down to Cardiff Bay first an option? If you can leave via the front of the station there is a Greggs directly opposite. Usually my first stop for a coffee and bacon roll before wandering to the ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted October 23, 2023 Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 1 minute ago, Sir Geoff said: If you can leave via the front of the station there is a Greggs directly opposite. Usually my first stop for a coffee and bacon roll before wandering to the ground. Ta. I’m driving. Parking at the ground as blue badge holder for Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montpelierblue Posted October 23, 2023 Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 1 hour ago, Davefevs said: Only time I’ve been to Cardiff (a) was the bubble match on an evening in the 15/16 season. As this is a 3pm Saturday game, what is there around the ground, other than food stall type stuff? Not looking for a pint, just prefer different food. If I get to Cardiff early, is heading down to Cardiff Bay first an option? Bay is close, a few mins in an Uber even if you want to leave your car down there. Alternatively park up in Park place nr the uni and check out a few bars that side of the city, it’s full of English students so you won’t draw any attention at all. Quite like the pen and wig, decent grub, TVs, nice beer garden and 5 mins in a cab through town to the stadium….. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montpelierblue Posted October 23, 2023 Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 40 minutes ago, Glasgow Red said: Going on Saturday. Not been since Ninian Park days, should I expect coins and bottles full of piss or have times changed? Completely, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montpelierblue Posted October 23, 2023 Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 58 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Thanks, that’s probably where we will head then. 1 hour ago, redkev said: If there’s a will there’s a way , I pride myself on getting away from escorts at away games , much older now so don’t do so many but when a young un always got away and ended up in random pubs . As for Cardiff ( the time the young uns smoked out the Great western pub ) old bill had all the city fans kettled outside after 10 mins of realising the pub weren’t gonna sell any more beer and the old bill starting to gather round in large numbers I knew what was coming so a little manoeuvre between the police lines I was off like a slippery snake straight into the prince of wales just round the back of the great western had to keep me head down and say very little as lots of blue birds in there , saying that around the centre nowadays is deemed pretty safe cctv lots of Cardiff banned , there nastys tend to drink in the canton area ( our equivalent of Bemmy ) so basically keep your head down don’t get into a mob no colours no singing and shouting and you should be able to sneak off somewhere Summed up well…..I’d avoid cardiff central if you can, but if not just don’t act up and you’ll be fine…..avoid canton but you’ll find pontcanna (cathedral rd area) nearby fine with lots of family or normal fan types there pre match. 10/15 min walk to stadium just be mindful walking through canton. The days of mobs of cardiff fans on the look out are long gone just like in Bristol, think like that and you’ll be fine folks 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isawjonshaw Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 12 hours ago, Glasgow Red said: Going on Saturday. Not been since Ninian Park days, should I expect coins and bottles full of piss or have times changed? same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeRed Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 12 hours ago, Glasgow Red said: Going on Saturday. Not been since Ninian Park days, should I expect coins and bottles full of piss or have times changed? Yes, the Welsh beer is as bad as ever. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 Good old Darren England is ref! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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