Hatch Posted 1 October, 2008 Share Posted 1 October, 2008 I know it's years away but how many tickets are we likely to get? I'm guessing it will be a popular one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 1 October, 2008 Share Posted 1 October, 2008 2327 is the normal away allocation, although on the highlights it looked like they gave palace more than the usual half a few weeks ago http://www.readingfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/SeatingPlan/0,,10306,00.html i notice they have a offer on where if you buy a ticket for Burnley and Doncaster at home you get a free one for QPR at home.... again something for saints to think about to boost attendances for the less popular home games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bungle Posted 1 October, 2008 Share Posted 1 October, 2008 Bought my train tickets for this one earlier today. Arriving just after 10am. Shuttle bus to the ground is quite decent to get. Stewards are a nightmare. The above ticket number sounds about right, around 2500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints_is_the_south Posted 1 October, 2008 Share Posted 1 October, 2008 Me & a few mates decided on Charlton over Reading as they are both in the same week, well one saturday after the other. Reading's stadium is right outside town so not much in the way of pubs, whereas London is always a great away day/p!ss up regardless of who you are playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrollman no2 Posted 1 October, 2008 Share Posted 1 October, 2008 (edited) Try doing what my friends and myself are going to do. We have hired a limo and fifteen of us are going to Reading in style. Free drink all the way up and a guaranteed ride home too. Lets hope its a good result for us as well. Edited 1 October, 2008 by rocknrollman no2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_coxy Posted 1 October, 2008 Share Posted 1 October, 2008 I am doing both Reading and Charlton away. Does anyone know where we are going to drink at Reading as there aren't any pubs near the ground? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffo Posted 1 October, 2008 Share Posted 1 October, 2008 Doing both too. Doubt we will sell out either of them to be honest. Shame as they both would be quality away days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted 1 October, 2008 Share Posted 1 October, 2008 It is my girlfriend's 21st birthday that day I have no excuses and no chance. Lame-o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_saint Posted 1 October, 2008 Share Posted 1 October, 2008 QPR have been given 4000 tickets for the game at the Madjeski later this month. (Also on sky) Adults £23 Seniors over 65 and 17-21 year olds £17 Under 16's £12 http://www.qpr.premiumtv.co.uk/page/AwayTickets/0,,10373,00.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaiser Soze Posted 1 October, 2008 Share Posted 1 October, 2008 Stewards are real w@nkers there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocker268 Posted 1 October, 2008 Share Posted 1 October, 2008 Im going to do my best to get up their as a chance to meet up with a friend in Reading I haven't see for a while and give the lads all the support they deserve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee_saint Posted 1 October, 2008 Share Posted 1 October, 2008 Remember this one being a nasty one before, I almost took a right kicking from some mindless Reading idiots. Anyway, I've got a box for this one, I shall wave at you lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian the Red Posted 2 October, 2008 Share Posted 2 October, 2008 Going to Reading, probabaly 8 of us. Any ideas about pubs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 2 October, 2008 Share Posted 2 October, 2008 "QPR have been given 4000 tickets for the game at the Madjeski later this month. (Also on sky)" this is what Palace had as well, so looks like if we want 4000 tickets we can.... and considering it is only just 1 hour direct on the train and probably the closest thing we have to a local derby surely we can take that. Loads of town centre pubs, with taxis / football special buses going from the train station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintMilesie Posted 2 October, 2008 Share Posted 2 October, 2008 Going to Reading, probabaly 8 of us. Any ideas about pubs? Isn't The Three Guineas outside the railway station the away pub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Bald_Si Posted 2 October, 2008 Share Posted 2 October, 2008 Isn't The Three Guineas outside the railway station the away pub. Thats right mate - its right by the station, and its also just across the way from buses that will take you upto the stadium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 2 October, 2008 Share Posted 2 October, 2008 Will be my first away game as an 18 year old. So pubs will need to be hit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polaroid Saint Posted 2 October, 2008 Share Posted 2 October, 2008 Thats right mate - its right by the station, and its also just across the way from buses that will take you upto the stadium. If you are training it up, this is most certainly the best pub for a pre-match pint, three guineas is a proper olde worlde pub with music to watch girls go by (reading station is good for this, if nothing else:smt118). If you are driving however, I could recommend parking the other side of the motorway in Three Mile Cross, a couple of very neat little pubs (good local ale and banter) and a twenty minute walk to the ground. DO NOT be tempted to go into Whitley (across the business park from the stadium). Even most Reading fans don't dare drink in those pubs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Bald_Si Posted 2 October, 2008 Share Posted 2 October, 2008 If you are training it up, this is most certainly the best pub for a pre-match pint, three guineas is a proper olde worlde pub with music to watch girls go by (reading station is good for this, if nothing else:smt118). If you are driving however, I could recommend parking the other side of the motorway in Three Mile Cross, a couple of very neat little pubs (good local ale and banter) and a twenty minute walk to the ground. DO NOT be tempted to go into Whitley (across the business park from the stadium). Even most Reading fans don't dare drink in those pubs... Ha! Interesting comment, some of us live in Whitley, in Reading! Just what are you trying to say???? (saying that, he's right! If you want to get on it after the game - get yourself back into the town centre) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 2 October, 2008 Share Posted 2 October, 2008 What's so bad about the pubs in whitley then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintjinksie Posted 2 October, 2008 Share Posted 2 October, 2008 Bought my train tickets for this one earlier today. Arriving just after 10am. Shuttle bus to the ground is quite decent to get. Stewards are a nightmare. The above ticket number sounds about right, around 2500. the shuttle on the way back takes about an hour and a half, you have to queue for ages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Bald_Si Posted 2 October, 2008 Share Posted 2 October, 2008 What's so bad about the pubs in whitley then? They're just a tad rough! Plus, they're miles away from anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 2 October, 2008 Share Posted 2 October, 2008 Remember this one being a nasty one before, I almost took a right kicking from some mindless Reading idiots. Anyway, I've got a box for this one Sounds like a hard hat, some steel-capped boots, and a stab vest might be useful as well as a box. I guess the Reading idiots are accurate with their kicks if you think just a box is sufficient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch Posted 2 October, 2008 Author Share Posted 2 October, 2008 What's so bad about the pubs in whitley then? They are full of thick chav *****s. Average IQ of about 50. Common , pikey bastards. The reason I know this. Thats where the wife is from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Bald_Si Posted 3 October, 2008 Share Posted 3 October, 2008 They are full of thick chav *****s. Average IQ of about 50. Common , pikey bastards. The reason I know this. Thats where the wife is from. Ouch! That must be fun for family gatherings. Does her father wear his tracksuit bottoms round by his knees to look cool like everyone else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintMilesie Posted 8 October, 2008 Share Posted 8 October, 2008 Thats right mate - its right by the station, and its also just across the way from buses that will take you upto the stadium. Thanks for the info, any idea what time this pub starts getting packed, not sure weather to catch the 10.15am from Soton be in the pub for 11.10am or the 11.15am that would get us in there for 12.10am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyFartPants Posted 8 October, 2008 Share Posted 8 October, 2008 Thanks for the info, any idea what time this pub starts getting packed, not sure weather to catch the 10.15am from Soton be in the pub for 11.10am or the 11.15am that would get us in there for 12.10am. Possibly cloudy with some drizzle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughieslastminutegoal Posted 8 October, 2008 Share Posted 8 October, 2008 Possibly cloudy with some drizzle. But he said he wasn't sure - how has "possibly" helped him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This Charming Man Posted 8 October, 2008 Share Posted 8 October, 2008 Thanks for the info, any idea what time this pub starts getting packed, not sure weather to catch the 10.15am from Soton be in the pub for 11.10am or the 11.15am that would get us in there for 12.10am. If you were to get there at 12.10am you'd have to wait around a while for the pubs to re-open. I'll be there, I'll be sh*tfaced and hopefully I won't have to spend ages trying to claim I'm not to drunk to enter the stadium like last time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintMilesie Posted 8 October, 2008 Share Posted 8 October, 2008 Possibly cloudy with some drizzle. Your name should be JohnnyFunnyPants, I take my hat off to you I did laugh. I will be in the Three Guineas for 11.10am then, no mistake ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaiser Soze Posted 8 October, 2008 Share Posted 8 October, 2008 When's the last train back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee_saint Posted 8 October, 2008 Share Posted 8 October, 2008 When's the last train back? Pretty sure you can get back to Winchester around two in the morning, if not direct, via Basingstoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxy Posted 9 October, 2008 Share Posted 9 October, 2008 If you are training it up, this is most certainly the best pub for a pre-match pint, three guineas is a proper olde worlde pub with music to watch girls go by (reading station is good for this, if nothing else:smt118). If you are driving however, I could recommend parking the other side of the motorway in Three Mile Cross, a couple of very neat little pubs (good local ale and banter) and a twenty minute walk to the ground. DO NOT be tempted to go into Whitley (across the business park from the stadium). Even most Reading fans don't dare drink in those pubs... The Guineas is probably the most convenient pub if you are coming by train (it's in the old station concourse and just across the road from the buses down to the Mad Stad. Beyond that it has little enough to commend it and with at least 50 alternatives within 5 minutes walk I'd suggest something else nearby. In terms of a decent spot for a beer I would suggest either 3 Bs bar underneath the town hall (about 200 yards from the station), Oakford Social Club, straight across the road from the Guineas, a couple of Weatherspoons and an O'Neills on Friar street, again a couple of hundred yards away. For decent food and proper beer nearest place is Chronicles round the corner in Valpy street or the Moderation, about 10 minutes walk away on Caversham Road. The only real ale pubs in the town centre are the Hobgolblin on Broad Street (300 yards from the station) and a couple of scruffy independents. Appropriate for Saints fans might be the Hop Leaf on Southampton Street as you head out of town towards the Stadium (you'd need to bus it or allow a good half an hour walking from there though. Driving in I'd agree with the poster who suggested stopping south of the motorway and crossing the M4 at JNC 11. There's a couple of passable pubs in Three Mile Cross/Shinfield that you can walk from (the Swan is particularly dear to my heart as way back when the former landlord there used to be happy to serve us if we wandered in still wearing school uniform). However, I would probably suggest having a bit of lunch and a beer in one of the villages a bit further out - the Farriers in Spencers Wood, the George and Dragon in Swallowfield or the Bell at Grazeley before parking up near JNC 11. Before you get so close there's a few really nice places in the country between Reading and Basingstoke if you're after a proper meal - try the Old House at Home near Rotherwick or the Shoulder of Mutton at Hazeley Heath. Myself, I will probably start off near home in Caversham, where several pubs run coaches down to the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxy Posted 9 October, 2008 Share Posted 9 October, 2008 When's the last train back? Last direct train is 22:45 after that it becomes tricky and you'd probably need to get a cab to Basingstoke in time for the last train from there instead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LatvianTolix Posted 9 October, 2008 Share Posted 9 October, 2008 I will try to be there for my first away game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted 2 November, 2008 Share Posted 2 November, 2008 Hopefully yesterday's result will boost numbers for this trip, although a couple of decent home results v Bristol C and Wolves would also help no doubt. Surely we can sell out at least the initial 2,156 tickets can't we? If the club was in a more upbeat situation we'd have 4,000+ for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winnersaint Posted 2 November, 2008 Share Posted 2 November, 2008 They're just a tad rough! Plus, they're miles away from anywhere. Are there any left now? When I first worked at Ashmead School in the 1980's there was the Whitley Tavern (closed when last drove through), the Engineers Arms (now has houses on it), The Carousel (flats built on site) and the one on the Basingstoke Rd at the junction of Long Barn Lane which became a chinese restaurant and whose name escapes me now. We used to go the the World Turned Upside Down from school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorpe-le-Saint Posted 2 November, 2008 Share Posted 2 November, 2008 I'll be there with my brother - The sterwards are a nightmare at Reading. The last time we played this lot, some poor sod was ejected from the queue into the stadium for bumping into me purely be accident. I believe "We not gonna 'ave any trouble" was the excuse they gave him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
platypuss Posted 2 November, 2008 Share Posted 2 November, 2008 The Guineas is probably the most convenient pub if you are coming by train (it's in the old station concourse and just across the road from the buses down to the Mad Stad. Beyond that it has little enough to commend it and with at least 50 alternatives within 5 minutes walk I'd suggest something else nearby. In terms of a decent spot for a beer I would suggest either 3 Bs bar underneath the town hall (about 200 yards from the station), Oakford Social Club, straight across the road from the Guineas, a couple of Weatherspoons and an O'Neills on Friar street, again a couple of hundred yards away. For decent food and proper beer nearest place is Chronicles round the corner in Valpy street or the Moderation, about 10 minutes walk away on Caversham Road. The only real ale pubs in the town centre are the Hobgolblin on Broad Street (300 yards from the station) and a couple of scruffy independents. A couple of comments, hope you don't mind as your info sems a little out of date. 1. 3 Guineas has been excellent for beer for some while now. Normally 5 or 6 ales on tap. Probably not even worth leaving if you're doing the shuttle buses. 2. 3B's doesn't open at lunch times now. 3. Other town centre pubs worth a go if ale is your thing (Hobgoblin is way over-rated IMO) are the Nag's Head (10 plus ales available) and the Allied Arms. This site is well worth researching: http://www.readingpubs.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints foreva Posted 3 November, 2008 Share Posted 3 November, 2008 Can anyone tell me the age range for a junior ticket? I emailed the ticket office hours ago but never got a reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voteforpedro Posted 3 November, 2008 Share Posted 3 November, 2008 Juniors usually U16 but I'm not sure. Someone said there is a long wait for the bus back to the train station, does anyone know if I am likely to get to the station in time for the 5.45 train? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polaroid Saint Posted 3 November, 2008 Share Posted 3 November, 2008 A couple of comments, hope you don't mind as your info sems a little out of date. 1. 3 Guineas has been excellent for beer for some while now. Normally 5 or 6 ales on tap. Probably not even worth leaving if you're doing the shuttle buses. 2. 3B's doesn't open at lunch times now. 3. Other town centre pubs worth a go if ale is your thing (Hobgoblin is way over-rated IMO) are the Nag's Head (10 plus ales available) and the Allied Arms. This site is well worth researching: http://www.readingpubs.co.uk/ Good amendments, comprehensive post from Foxy. I'd second The Hop Leaf as it's my the pub side I play for (the last Pub Team left in the Reading Saturday League!) I'll certainly be stopping in there after. Small pub with the best in Hampshire ales! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
platypuss Posted 3 November, 2008 Share Posted 3 November, 2008 Good amendments, comprehensive post from Foxy. I'd second The Hop Leaf as it's my the pub side I play for (the last Pub Team left in the Reading Saturday League!) I'll certainly be stopping in there after. Small pub with the best in Hampshire ales! Hop Leaf is my local, as it happens! But, Hampshire??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polaroid Saint Posted 3 November, 2008 Share Posted 3 November, 2008 Hop Leaf is my local, as it happens! But, Hampshire??? Well, there's Ringwood and, oh erm, Hops Back is Wiltshire innit..? My bad. Still, a fine rotating selection of Ales none-the-less (much like Rob S's centre- back selection policy!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintMilesie Posted 4 November, 2008 Share Posted 4 November, 2008 Juniors usually U16 but I'm not sure. Someone said there is a long wait for the bus back to the train station, does anyone know if I am likely to get to the station in time for the 5.45 train? Yea Juniors u16, you will be pushing it to catch that train mate you would have to leave early, we are catching the 19.45 back going for a few beers in the Three Guineas outside the railway station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_saints Posted 4 November, 2008 Share Posted 4 November, 2008 We have 176s tickets initially. We should be able to take that easily! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_saint Posted 8 November, 2008 Share Posted 8 November, 2008 only 400 odd tickets left. We've requested the further allocation and are just waiting for the ok from Readings safety officer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voteforpedro Posted 12 November, 2008 Share Posted 12 November, 2008 anyone know if we've been given these extra tickets? I want to get tickets but not sure I'll be able to get them until next week, will there be any left? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_coxy Posted 12 November, 2008 Share Posted 12 November, 2008 We have been given an extra 1500. Would be awesome to take the full lot and sell out for this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Warrior Posted 13 November, 2008 Share Posted 13 November, 2008 (edited) ......................... Edited 7 December, 2008 by Viking Warrior Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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