Sour Mash Posted 6 August, 2011 Share Posted 6 August, 2011 But it's not just an extra 2 hours though, is it? It's an extra 2 there and 2 back, people would want to compensate for the chance of traffic on either the M1 or M6 and so would be looking at an extra 5 hours travelling in comparison to a London game. Added to which I can get a return to London for £22 on the train, whereas it costs double that to get to Yorkshire. London games are therefore easier to get to, cheaper and generally more fun as there's plenty of choice as to where you drink. Look at Leeds at ours today to see a marker of good away support - not at the loudest today, but big numbers, all stood as always and stuck around until the end, I'd have f****d off early if I was them. A late kick off and a few hours travelling didn't seem to effect them too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexstar Posted 6 August, 2011 Share Posted 6 August, 2011 Look at Leeds at ours today to see a marker of good away support - not at the loudest today, but big numbers, all stood as always and stuck around until the end, I'd have f****d off early if I was them. A late kick off and a few hours travelling didn't seem to effect them too much. It's Leeds, they have supporters clubs all over the country. In terms of away support they probably rank in the top 3 of the country (excluding the big 4). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 7 August, 2011 Share Posted 7 August, 2011 5 of us going up on the Friday night, looking forward to it. Been before, nice place.... !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGTL Posted 7 August, 2011 Share Posted 7 August, 2011 I assume you noted the sarcasm..!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 7 August, 2011 Share Posted 7 August, 2011 As others have stated avoid the leisure centre at all costs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This Charming Man Posted 8 August, 2011 Author Share Posted 8 August, 2011 It's Leeds, they have supporters clubs all over the country. In terms of away support they probably rank in the top 3 of the country (excluding the big 4). No need to exclude the Top 4, Leeds would still be up there. Man Utd, Leeds and Newcastle probably have the best away support in the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFSFC Posted 8 August, 2011 Share Posted 8 August, 2011 No need to exclude the Top 4, Leeds would still be up there. Man Utd, Leeds and Newcastle probably have the best away support in the country. Cant knock Liverpool's support either. Sunderland and Everton also class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DECROMAX Posted 8 August, 2011 Share Posted 8 August, 2011 Thinking of parking at the mall shopping centre , have a mooch around town and walking down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkie Posted 8 August, 2011 Share Posted 8 August, 2011 Anyone know if The Outpost still allows away fans? Been in there a couple of times but believe they now only let home fans in...perhaps we should all get there early and take it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints_is_the_south Posted 8 August, 2011 Share Posted 8 August, 2011 The Football Ground Guide recommends the Dove Inn on Doncaster Road. 5 minute walk from the ground, here are the directions: "From behind the Pontefract Road stand (home end), walk across the cark park and cross over Pontefract Road and walk down Oakwell Lane. At the end of the road, turn left onto Doncaster Road and you arrive at the pub". Checked it out on google street view, looks a nice pub from the outside and what I'd describe as a proper pub too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamsaint Posted 9 August, 2011 Share Posted 9 August, 2011 anyone know for definite whether you can buy tickets on the day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintwiz Posted 9 August, 2011 Share Posted 9 August, 2011 Anyone offer me a Lift from Junction 11 M40 to Barnsley and back... Will of course contribute to costs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsarum Posted 10 August, 2011 Share Posted 10 August, 2011 Train tickets are still avaiable on South East Trains website £18 return First Class (2 x £9 singles) from St Pancras to Sheffield + about another £4 return form Sheffield to Barnsley if anyones interested http://tickets.southeasternrailway.co.uk/se/en/JourneyPlanning/MixingDeck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 10 August, 2011 Share Posted 10 August, 2011 Train tickets are still avaiable on South East Trains website £18 return First Class (2 x £9 singles) from St Pancras to Sheffield + about another £4 return form Sheffield to Barnsley if anyones interested http://tickets.southeasternrailway.co.uk/se/en/JourneyPlanning/MixingDeck That Southeastern deal is mental. Used it for Derby away trains, but wish I'd got on it for other trips, stupid prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This Charming Man Posted 10 August, 2011 Author Share Posted 10 August, 2011 Train tickets are still avaiable on South East Trains website £18 return First Class (2 x £9 singles) from St Pancras to Sheffield + about another £4 return form Sheffield to Barnsley if anyones interested http://tickets.southeasternrailway.co.uk/se/en/JourneyPlanning/MixingDeck Wish I saw that earlier. I paid double that a couple of weeks ago for 1st class! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsarum Posted 10 August, 2011 Share Posted 10 August, 2011 Seems that this offer is misleading, it is only for first class upgrade not first class travel, although thats not how it's shown on South Eastern website Sorry for earlier information Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonibell Posted 10 August, 2011 Share Posted 10 August, 2011 Went down Monday and purchase 3 tickets. Still plenty available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torres Posted 11 August, 2011 Share Posted 11 August, 2011 When we went last time we had a beer in the Wetherspoons in town beforehand. Never has this smilie been more appropriate: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This Charming Man Posted 11 August, 2011 Author Share Posted 11 August, 2011 There are 2 Wetherspoons, the one on the High St is full of gypos, though there is another one tucked out of the way and that's decent enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 11 August, 2011 Share Posted 11 August, 2011 There are 2 Wetherspoons, the one on the High St is full of gypos, though there is another one tucked out of the way and that's decent enough. Is Barnsley still full of fat, ugly, easy women? It used to be a great night out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffo Posted 11 August, 2011 Share Posted 11 August, 2011 Bought my ticket online on Tuesday and still not turned up. If it's not turned up tomorrow I'll be able to give the TO a call and get them to send it up on the travel coaches, I presume? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 11 August, 2011 Share Posted 11 August, 2011 Bought my ticket online on Tuesday and still not turned up. If it's not turned up tomorrow I'll be able to give the TO a call and get them to send it up on the travel coaches, I presume? I'm pretty sure they said in the original ticket booking announcement that they would not issue any duplicates and all tickets were being sent out by recorded delivery? Give the ticket office a call mate and get the heads up from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This Charming Man Posted 11 August, 2011 Author Share Posted 11 August, 2011 Is Barnsley still full of fat, ugly, easy women? It used to be a great night out. It's up North, so of course it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffo Posted 11 August, 2011 Share Posted 11 August, 2011 I'm pretty sure they said in the original ticket booking announcement that they would not issue any duplicates and all tickets were being sent out by recorded delivery? Give the ticket office a call mate and get the heads up from them. I seem to remember something about that too, will give them a call. I've just had a filling at the dentist and my mouth is numb still, will probably sound like a dribbling spastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This Charming Man Posted 11 August, 2011 Author Share Posted 11 August, 2011 I seem to remember something about that too, will give them a call. I've just had a filling at the dentist and my mouth is numb still, will probably sound like a dribbling spastic. You sound like that most of the time, so I wouldn't worry too much... My tickets have been at the sorting office for the last 3 days, should probably go and collect them this evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffo Posted 11 August, 2011 Share Posted 11 August, 2011 You sound like that most of the time, so I wouldn't worry too much... I saw that coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 11 August, 2011 Share Posted 11 August, 2011 I saw that coming. He beat me to it. Got G to pick mine up at the Leeds game, zero effort. Def worth giving the club a bell and getting it sorted though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffo Posted 11 August, 2011 Share Posted 11 August, 2011 He beat me to it. Got G to pick mine up at the Leeds game, zero effort. Def worth giving the club a bell and getting it sorted though. Was sent out yesterday, should arrive by tomorrow. Will have to buy another one on the day if it doesn't turn up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 11 August, 2011 Share Posted 11 August, 2011 Was sent out yesterday, should arrive by tomorrow. Will have to buy another one on the day if it doesn't turn up. Sent out recorded? Why the f**k should you have to buy another, that's a p**s take. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 11 August, 2011 Share Posted 11 August, 2011 Can I still buy a Barnsley ticket from ticket office on Friday lunchtime? For some reason I have got it in my head that they return tickets with the coach and I guess that will leave on Friday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffo Posted 11 August, 2011 Share Posted 11 August, 2011 (edited) Can I still buy a Barnsley ticket from ticket office on Friday lunchtime? For some reason I have got it in my head that they return tickets with the coach and I guess that will leave on Friday? You think the coach to Barnsley will leave tomorrow? You'll be fine buying tickets tomorrow lunchtime, by the way. Edited 11 August, 2011 by Griffo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericofarabia Posted 11 August, 2011 Share Posted 11 August, 2011 You sound like that most of the time, so I wouldn't worry too much... My tickets have been at the sorting office for the last 3 days, should probably go and collect them this evening. Remember the 15 minute Rule!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This Charming Man Posted 11 August, 2011 Author Share Posted 11 August, 2011 Was sent out yesterday, should arrive by tomorrow. Will have to buy another one on the day if it doesn't turn up. Do you get a tracking number with recorded? If so, demand that from the TO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 11 August, 2011 Share Posted 11 August, 2011 Can I still buy a Barnsley ticket from ticket office on Friday lunchtime? For some reason I have got it in my head that they return tickets with the coach and I guess that will leave on Friday? They usually get sent up on Coach 1 of the travel club on Saturday morning. Looking at the Barnsley ticket article on the OS, there is no mention of a cut off time on Friday to buy tickets. Also, from what I could see, no mention of it costing more on the day - depends if you want to get the game against your season ticket I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 12 August, 2011 Share Posted 12 August, 2011 They usually get sent up on Coach 1 of the travel club on Saturday morning. Looking at the Barnsley ticket article on the OS, there is no mention of a cut off time on Friday to buy tickets. Also, from what I could see, no mention of it costing more on the day - depends if you want to get the game against your season ticket I guess. cheers. For some reason I thought they went back with the players coach. I certainly want to get the game against my season ticket. See you all there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This Charming Man Posted 12 August, 2011 Author Share Posted 12 August, 2011 Has anyone got a student ticket? If so, does it just have student written on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericofarabia Posted 12 August, 2011 Share Posted 12 August, 2011 Has anyone got a student ticket? If so, does it just have student written on it? Slight delay .... whilst they try and find somebody who can read Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 12 August, 2011 Share Posted 12 August, 2011 I'm up North visiting friends, will they sell on the day or do I go into the Barnsley stand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 12 August, 2011 Share Posted 12 August, 2011 I'm up North visiting friends, will they sell on the day or do I go into the Barnsley stand? they will sell on the day, and i think it is the same price as in advance so easy. The away end is huge so thousands of empty seats to choose from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 12 August, 2011 Share Posted 12 August, 2011 ta JRM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stkev7 Posted 12 August, 2011 Share Posted 12 August, 2011 A couple of seasons ago a few of us were taken to a half decent pub in the town not too far away from the train station by a friendly Tyke (admittedly did wonder if we were being set up at first!!) Sorry can't remember the name but landlord was a Wednesday fan so didn't mind away fans coming in!! A bit later mates of one of the lads with us pitch up at the station and got a police escort to the souless liesure centre!! Spread out I guess and don't draw attention to yourselves or hire a whippet and a few ferrets for the afternoon to blend in!!! That was the pub I met you and some of the Northern Saints in, I have no idea of the name but it was decent. Didn't we end up having a couple in Sheffield before you went to Warrington or somewhere similar and me back to Nottingham after the game?! More recently I have drank in the Outpost, they had a special away fans bar and people could park nearby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericofarabia Posted 12 August, 2011 Share Posted 12 August, 2011 That was the pub I met you and some of the Northern Saints in, I have no idea of the name but it was decent. Didn't we end up having a couple in Sheffield before you went to Warrington or somewhere similar and me back to Nottingham after the game?! More recently I have drank in the Outpost, they had a special away fans bar and people could park nearby. I bailed out of the 'a few more for the road' at Sheffield!! Weren't you going to have a curry with The Tyke who showed the pub in the first place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stkev7 Posted 13 August, 2011 Share Posted 13 August, 2011 I bailed out of the 'a few more for the road' at Sheffield!! Weren't you going to have a curry with The Tyke who showed the pub in the first place? Oh yeah, totally forgot about that. No I didn't go for a curry with him, if I did I may have ended up buried under his patio. Lucky escape! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints_is_the_south Posted 14 August, 2011 Share Posted 14 August, 2011 The Dove Inn was a nice little pub, just a shame we didn't get to spend a bit longer there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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