Gimme Shelton Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 It was strange to be packed in like sardines but when we scored there was space to go effin mental! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 12 minutes ago, eardun said: I think (hope) we’re lucky the match isn’t tomorrow- hopefully lines ok and trains in the right place by Sunday Yeah, no more rain forecast so should dry up and if there’s no damage to lines should be fine. It’s the lack of information that annoys me, how bad are things? Is the water reducing at a quick enough rate? Is there any damage to the lines? I don’t want to hear 30 minutes before it’s due that my train is cancelled. The other problem is every weekend here there’s a train to London cancelled due to lack of staff. The whole system is shambolic atm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myol'man Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 I'm travelling up by train tomorrow so I'll give an update once I've arrived 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eardun Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 8 minutes ago, ralphindevon said: Yeah, no more rain forecast so should dry up and if there’s no damage to lines should be fine. It’s the lack of information that annoys me, how bad are things? Is the water reducing at a quick enough rate? Is there any damage to the lines? I don’t want to hear 30 minutes before it’s due that my train is cancelled. The other problem is every weekend here there’s a train to London cancelled due to lack of staff. The whole system is shambolic atm. Yep. Our train system is just not resilient enough and I fear it’s only going to get worse given the way the weather (rain intensity) and the sea/gale levels (in the case of places like Dawlish) are going. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chivs Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 21 minutes ago, myol'man said: I'm travelling up by train tomorrow so I'll give an update once I've arrived Where are you starting from? I assume bristol... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie andrews Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 34 minutes ago, eardun said: Yep me too. Great night the inflatables were at their pinnacle that night.... Just now, Chivs said: Where are you starting from? I assume bristol... make sure its parson st..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 just in case people have lost hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stortz Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 1 hour ago, ChippenhamRed said: Thanks, that’s reassuring. Interestingly it appears the rail seating at West Ham is just an adaptation of the existing seating, rather than a bespoke rail seat that can be locked in position. Not sure I’d want my son standing on them though, that wouldn’t be very stable, particularly if you suddenly react to something on the pitch. Given that you were considering bringing a step for your teenage child, I was hoping to reassure you that your view wouldn't be spoiled rather than making a serious suggestion. 1 hour ago, sticks 1969 said: Have a good day mate You too mate, long time no see! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 1 hour ago, ChippenhamRed said: Thanks, that’s reassuring. Interestingly it appears the rail seating at West Ham is just an adaptation of the existing seating, rather than a bespoke rail seat that can be locked in position. Not sure I’d want my son standing on them though, that wouldn’t be very stable, particularly if you suddenly react to something on the pitch. I don't think that's a safe standing area. It looks like it's a safety rail. See here for info https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2020/december/04-december/supporter-update-safety-rail-installation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 5 minutes ago, Sleepy1968 said: I don't think that's a safe standing area. It looks like it's a safety rail. See here for info https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2020/december/04-december/supporter-update-safety-rail-installation You’re right. Not quite sure what the practical difference is though? Either way, I think that’s what we’ll be getting in the away end - article refers to the Sir Trevor Brooking stand, which is where we’ll be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 19 minutes ago, ChippenhamRed said: You’re right. Not quite sure what the practical difference is though? Either way, I think that’s what we’ll be getting in the away end - article refers to the Sir Trevor Brooking stand, which is where we’ll be. The difference is that it can't convert to a safe standing area . What I think it's there for is to prevent you falling out your seat onto the row below, and installed because of the high rake. I had issues with the steepness of the rake high in the millennium stadium and the upper lansdown. That rail would probably make me feel safer if nothing else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolman Block B Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 West Ham No 2 just announced it’s a sell out ??? 62,500 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myol'man Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 1 hour ago, Chivs said: Where are you starting from? I assume bristol... Temple Meads to Custom House via the Elizabeth Line 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanburyRed Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 2 hours ago, Gimme Shelton said: It was strange to be packed in like sardines but when we scored there was space to go effin mental! Some magnificent 'surges' in the crowd that night..... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stortz Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 1 hour ago, BanburyRed said: Some magnificent 'surges' in the crowd that night..... Don't think my feet touched the ground again after our goal until full time haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McNasty Filth Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 On 04/01/2024 at 19:37, ExiledAjax said: Not in the UK. It has been selected for overseas broadcast though - so there will be streams. Int channel please, can't find it via google search? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 (edited) 4 hours ago, McNasty Filth said: Int channel please, can't find it via google search? Pretty sure its ESPN+ in Latin/S. America. Edited January 6 by ExiledAjax 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 6 hours ago, McNasty Filth said: Int channel please, can't find it via google search? Full list here: https://www.livesoccertv.com/match/4848252/west-ham-united-vs-bristol-city/ 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Londoner Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 11 hours ago, ralphindevon said: Yeah, no more rain forecast so should dry up and if there’s no damage to lines should be fine. It’s the lack of information that annoys me, how bad are things? Is the water reducing at a quick enough rate? Is there any damage to the lines? I don’t want to hear 30 minutes before it’s due that my train is cancelled. The other problem is every weekend here there’s a train to London cancelled due to lack of staff. The whole system is shambolic atm. Line between Westbury and Reading is still closed today, with the line between Swindon and Reading due to be closed for engineering work tomorrow some decisions might need to be taken later on today 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woofyourkipper Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 Got tickets last night,been trying since first release date.buzzing for tomorrow just hope trains are ok 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 (edited) 11 hours ago, Sleepy1968 said: The difference is that it can't convert to a safe standing area . What I think it's there for is to prevent you falling out your seat onto the row below, and installed because of the high rake. I had issues with the steepness of the rake high in the millennium stadium and the upper lansdown. That rail would probably make me feel safer if nothing else. Genuine question - are you suggesting the intention is for people to still be sitting in this area? Because surely that bar is going to obscure you view if you’re seated and looking down towards the pitch? My interpretation is simply that this is their version of “safe standing”, and what we should expect to find in the away end on Sunday. If it is as you say, I also don’t understand why West Ham would have this rail when other stadiums with an equally high rake don’t. Edit - this article appears to support my theory. The headline refers to “safe standing” and then talks about the addition of a rail. https://www.thestadiumbusiness.com/2021/11/16/london-stadium-safe-standing-system-fitted/ Edited January 6 by ChippenhamRed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 34 minutes ago, East Londoner said: Line between Westbury and Reading is still closed today, with the line between Swindon and Reading due to be closed for engineering work tomorrow some decisions might need to be taken later on today Yeah, I’m already working on plan C and D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 7 minutes ago, ChippenhamRed said: Genuine question - are you suggesting the intention is for people to still be sitting in this area? Because surely that bar is going to obscure you view if you’re seated and looking down towards the pitch? My interpretation is simply that this is their version of “safe standing”, and what we should expect to find in the away end on Sunday. If it is as you say, I also don’t understand why West Ham would have this rail when other stadiums with an equally high rake don’t. Edit - this article appears to support my theory. The headline refers to “safe standing” and then talks about the addition of a rail. https://www.thestadiumbusiness.com/2021/11/16/london-stadium-safe-standing-system-fitted/ I booked that area to specifically stand, as I do at Ashton Gate. I see it as exactly the same 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 Just now, Red Army 75 said: I booked that area to specifically stand, as I do at Ashton Gate. I see it as exactly the same Yes, that’s how I see it. That is simply how “safe standing” has been implemented at the London Stadium. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loosey Boy Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 36 minutes ago, ralphindevon said: Yeah, I’m already working on plan C and D Plan B for me already due to issues between Westbury and Reading which sound like they won’t be resolved until later tomorrow. Tivi to BTM and then to Paddington - GWR expecting issues today but hoping things are back to normal for tomorrow Just hope my change of plan doesn’t backfire on me! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben4BCFC Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 Had a quick scan through the thread but might have missed it… What pub(s) is everyone aiming for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eardun Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 Looks like you can have the match programme posted to you: WEST HAM UNITED V BRISTOL CITY | EMIRATES FA CUP | 07.01.24 *INCLUDING UK POSTAGE £5.59 | westhamprogrammes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Londoner Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 41 minutes ago, Loosey Boy said: Plan B for me already due to issues between Westbury and Reading which sound like they won’t be resolved until later tomorrow. Tivi to BTM and then to Paddington - GWR expecting issues today but hoping things are back to normal for tomorrow Just hope my change of plan doesn’t backfire on me! The point being that as things stand there’s no route open tomorrow between Bristol and London unless either the flooding subsides or the engineering work is cancelled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eardun Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 3 minutes ago, East Londoner said: The point being that as things stand there’s no route open tomorrow between Bristol and London unless either the flooding subsides or the engineering work is cancelled Not sure where the flooding is but trainline shows that trains from Bristol to Paddington this morning are getting there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Londoner Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 1 minute ago, eardun said: Not sure where the flooding is but trainline shows that trains from Bristol to Paddington this morning are getting there. Flooding is on the diversion route due to be used tomorrow Also I’d never trust what trainline says, they try to sell tickets for trains that don’t exist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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