xerox6060 Posted June 19, 2007 Report Share Posted June 19, 2007 Since the fixtures were released, I've wondered how the Police will have the resource to cover both these events, to me someone whether it be the league or City has made a slip up here, could the game be postponed or maybe a fixture reverse enforced with us travelling to Loftus Road ?Not good, but it might happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sodburyred Posted June 19, 2007 Report Share Posted June 19, 2007 Didnt we have s****horpe at home first game of last season though?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfcchris2016 Posted June 19, 2007 Report Share Posted June 19, 2007 i'm sure the police have suitable back-up. Unless they open that big Car Park place (which personally i don't think they will open it), i think everything will be finenext we're have someone coming on here saying what if a Balloon lands on the pitch or worse flattens Johnson :noexpression: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted June 19, 2007 Report Share Posted June 19, 2007 Didnt we have scunthorpe at home first game of last season though??Yes, but that was the weekend before the balloon fiesta, we were away to Huddersfield fiesta w/eI was surprised we have a home fixture and the Police apparantly didn't ask for a change. They are confident both can go ahead. The more I think about it the more it makes sense for the club/fiesta...Opening match, big crowd which the balloon fiesta people will hope will go up to them after the match. Balloon fiesta, large crowd, nothing much to do during the day match on down the road, QPR fans down for the weekend...The traffic will be chaos, but since when did the Police care about that, even more chance to book people for parking illegally!I did walk up to the fiesta after the football last time it happened, Notts county 5-0 (or was it 5-1?). Really hot day and the fiesta was packed. I was knackered due to being up before dawn that day and the day before to go to see the balloons. Not sure if I want to do that again.. but I will as we love the balloons! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robins72 Posted June 19, 2007 Report Share Posted June 19, 2007 I think the last time we played on balloon fiesta weekend at home was against Oxford in 98/99 season. Strangely that was when we were in the championship!!(or division 2). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmax Posted June 19, 2007 Report Share Posted June 19, 2007 It's already reported that Police do not have a problem and will be talking to Club Directors and Fiesta officials to try and overcome traffic and crowd problems. I think the plan will be to advertise that both are on the same day and leave early enough to get to what ever event you choose.Hate to say it but I ain't got a problem living in Ashton Vale but wish all those luck getting to the ground! MM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeRed Posted June 19, 2007 Report Share Posted June 19, 2007 We'll just have to leave home really early & have a couple more hours in the pub before the game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickD Posted June 19, 2007 Report Share Posted June 19, 2007 We had Notts County at home a few seasons ago on the Saturday of the balloon festival, and that still went ahead.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
court_bcfc Posted June 19, 2007 Report Share Posted June 19, 2007 We had Notts County at home a few seasons ago on the Saturday of the balloon festival, and that still went ahead....And it was a scorching day, and we won 5-0 then if i remember rightly i went up to the baloon festival to celebrate the win! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrs Court Red Posted June 19, 2007 Report Share Posted June 19, 2007 THE POLICE did not raise an objection, so why worry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted June 19, 2007 Report Share Posted June 19, 2007 THE POLICE did not raise an objection, so why worry.As RedM has already alluded to, plenty of money to be made for them. Just think of the number of people they can do for parking offences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stick Posted June 19, 2007 Report Share Posted June 19, 2007 if the fuzz are happy then don't fret the parking / traffic is always a nightmare on match days anywayi live in Ashton so don't have to drive, but it must be a nightmare fo those that do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Horsman Posted June 19, 2007 Report Share Posted June 19, 2007 We'll just have to leave home really early & have a couple more hours in the pub before the gameThe sacrifices we make for City! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cummins17 Posted June 19, 2007 Report Share Posted June 19, 2007 i hope it does so we do not have a fixture pile up but i will be happy if it dosent as I'm only holiday for the 1st two games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfcchris2016 Posted June 19, 2007 Report Share Posted June 19, 2007 And it was a scorching day, and we won 5-0 then if i remember rightly i went up to the baloon festival to celebrate the win!Lee Peacock with 2Lee Matthews with 2and Lee Miller got the thirdthat was arguebly the hottest game i have ever been to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xerox6060 Posted June 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2007 Lee Peacock with 2Lee Matthews with 2and Lee Miller got the thirdthat was arguebly the hottest game i have ever been to I agree absolutely baking that day, saw numerous girlies going in bikini tops !This years balloon festival also has a significant concert planned during Saturday I believe this is primarily why the police have resource concerns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
court_bcfc Posted June 20, 2007 Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 Lee Peacock with 2Lee Matthews with 2and Lee Miller got the thirdthat was arguebly the hottest game i have ever been to Yep and it dosent help when your going down there in the back of a van! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westonred Posted June 20, 2007 Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 It's already reported that Police do not have a problem and will be talking to Club Directors and Fiesta officials to try and overcome traffic and crowd problems. I think the plan will be to advertise that both are on the same day and leave early enough to get to what ever event you choose.Hate to say it but I ain't got a problem living in Ashton Vale but wish all those luck getting to the ground! MMThats all well and good saying leave early and give yourself plenty of time. The Balloon Fiesta starts early and the majority of people will be there before the early lift offs at 6 a.m. This means there is not going to be many parking spaces available after 6 a.m. for people attending the match.. The police also cordon off the Long Ashton By-Pass parking spaces and the park and ride car park will be full up with balloonists. Its going to be chaos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
court_bcfc Posted June 20, 2007 Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 Thats all well and good saying leave early and give yourself plenty of time. The Balloon Fiesta starts early and the majority of people will be there before the early lift offs at 6 a.m. This means there is not going to be many parking available for people attending the match after 6 a.m. The police also cordon off the Long Ashton By-Pass parking spaces and the park and ride car park will be full up with balloonists. Its going to be chaosQuite tempting to walk down instead if its a nice day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westonred Posted June 20, 2007 Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 Quite tempting to walk down instead if its a nice day!Bloody long walk from Weston Super Mare though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
court_bcfc Posted June 20, 2007 Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 Bloody long walk from Weston Super Mare from whitchurch its 3.8miles which is fine by me if the traffic is real bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrs Court Red Posted June 20, 2007 Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 Get the Train Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westonred Posted June 20, 2007 Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 Get the TrainEverytime i have ever gone to watch City by train we lose so i would rather not ...I also give this old guy (86) a lift to every home game and i couldn't expect him to travel by train and have the hassle of getting to and from the station Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeRed Posted June 20, 2007 Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 THE POLICE did not raise an objection, so why worry.Of course they didn't - they want the overtime!! - they couldn't care less wether we get to the game on timeCodeRed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted June 20, 2007 Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 Thats all well and good saying leave early and give yourself plenty of time. The Balloon Fiesta starts early and the majority of people will be there before the early lift offs at 6 a.m. This means there is not going to be many parking spaces available after 6 a.m. for people attending the match.. The police also cordon off the Long Ashton By-Pass parking spaces and the park and ride car park will be full up with balloonists. Its going to be chaosI don't think the people who have travelled a long way and are down for the day will be the problem, they'll probably use the official car parks in Ashton court anyway. It's more the people who are 'locals' but it's too far for them to walk, they will try to park in roads as close as they can (and avoid the £8.00 parking charge). From experience the evening really starts around 5.00pm with balloon inflating until they lift off anytime after 6.00pm, they are not allowed to fly en masse before 6.00pm and it's often nearer 7.00pm. The pilots want to get a flight in early though as they could travel miles and have to get back for the Night Glow. People start arriving anytime around tea-time and joining the people who have been there all day. I don't think there will be problem finding spaces at 6.00am as residents are mostly still at home, but if you get a large football crowd departing as people are arriving for the lift off and night glow the roads are going to be busy!!! Obviously if it's rainy or a bit too windy or misty we won't have a problem as the balloons can't fly anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xerox6060 Posted June 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 I don't think the people who have travelled a long way and are down for the day will be the problem, they'll probably use the official car parks in Ashton court anyway. It's more the people who are 'locals' but it's too far for them to walk, they will try to park in roads as close as they can (and avoid the £8.00 parking charge). From experience the evening really starts around 5.00pm with balloon inflating until they lift off anytime after 6.00pm, they are not allowed to fly en masse before 6.00pm and it's often nearer 7.00pm. The pilots want to get a flight in early though as they could travel miles and have to get back for the Night Glow. People start arriving anytime around tea-time and joining the people who have been there all day. I don't think there will be problem finding spaces at 6.00am as residents are mostly still at home, but if you get a large football crowd departing as people are arriving for the lift off and night glow the roads are going to be busy!!! Obviously if it's rainy or a bit too windy or misty we won't have a problem as the balloons can't fly anyway!As mentioned earlier I think its the 'concert' in the afternoon the police are more worried about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy ateyo Posted June 20, 2007 Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 surely the A & S police can handle it ?Look at a map of England. Avon & somerset is a pretty big area. the fact that this is a debate is V sad indeedI've been in London and went to see Chelsea v Aston Villa whilst Spurs, West Ham, QPR, Crystal Pal & Barnet also played in the capitalFor christ sake, Bristol is a big place, reality check yeahA & S police, surely this isnt a issue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westonred Posted June 21, 2007 Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 surely the A & S police can handle it ?Look at a map of England. Avon & somerset is a pretty big area. the fact that this is a debate is V sad indeedI've been in London and went to see Chelsea v Aston Villa whilst Spurs, West Ham, QPR, Crystal Pal & Barnet also played in the capitalFor christ sake, Bristol is a big place, reality check yeahA & S police, surely this isnt a issueCome on we are talking A & S Police here !! If they could handle events like the Met Police why don't they let City and the Gas play home matches on the same day ? Obviously they cant !!!Yes you are right Avon and Somerset is a pretty big area but it is not just Bristol they will have to cover they have to cover all that area. If the entire force is on traffic duty around Ashton on that day the rest of the province would be unpoliced and a become robbers paradise...Anyway your right the issue is not how good the A&S Police are, it is where is everyone going to park that day with 200,000 people estimated to be attending both events that day ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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