The9 Posted 10 February, 2016 Share Posted 10 February, 2016 Will be my first trip to Swansea on Saturday. Driving there. Any advice/recommendations on best place(s) to park in Swansea? Doesn't have to be mega close to the stadium. Anywhere within 30 minutes walk will be fine. Cheers Car parking at the stadium is for permit holders only and most of the immediate residential areas around the stadium now have 'residents only' parking schemes in place. However away mini buses and coaches can park behind the North Stand in a fenced compound, at a cost of £20 per coach and £10 per minibus. Don't be tempted to park on the nearby Retail Park as you may well end up with a ticket, or worse still, clamped for your trouble! Away Fans Park & Ride Facility Away supporters are being encouraged to use the Park & Ride facility located at the Felindre old steel works site, which is signposted off Junction 46, shortly after leaving the M4. The cost of parking there including transport by bus to and from the stadium is £6 per car. Away supporters have their own separate buses to and from the stadium, with the buses waiting outside the away stand at the end of the game to take supporters back to the car park. Simon Wright a visiting West Bromwich Albion fan adds; 'The park and ride is located in the middle of nowhere, but curiously has a high fence. Apparently the facility is also used as a park and ride for the DVLA so the fencing may be for the benefit of their staff. There are toilets on the site although they do look rather ancient. All the staff were friendly and the buses frequent. After the game has ended, the park and ride buses leave the compound with the away coaches for fairly obvious reasons. In my case, this meant a wait of around 20 minutes'. There is also some street parking to be had. If coming from the M4, you pass the stadium on your left and continue straight on towards Swansea, then after going under a bridge, then there are a number of roads on the right, where on street parking is available. It is then around a 10-15 minute walk to the stadium. However, please note that after the game has ended the Police close the A4067 road running past the stadium, meaning that you can't go back up to the M4 that way. You need to instead go back up to the stadium and where the road is closed turn right at the roundabout onto the A4217. At the next roundabout turn left continuing away from Swansea City Centre. At the junction with the A48 turn right and this takes you up to Junction 44 of the M4. Andrew Bartlett a visiting Southampton fan adds; 'I intended to use the park and ride and followed the signs but found the site to be desolate wasteland with flooded potholes, not very inviting at all. Instead I drove on to the stadium and despite the dire warnings found free on street parking only a few minute's walk away and almost traffic free after the match. The level of security and large Police presence was completely unnecessary for such a low key game'. http://www.footballgroundguide.com/leagues/england/premier-league/liberty-stadium-swansea-city.html#adirections-and-car-parking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xerox Posted 10 February, 2016 Share Posted 10 February, 2016 Will be my first trip to Swansea on Saturday. Driving there. Any advice/recommendations on best place(s) to park in Swansea? Doesn't have to be mega close to the stadium. Anywhere within 30 minutes walk will be fine. Cheers Try St Thomas area and then walk up the road 'A4217' which follows the river - about 20min - handy for avoiding the city centre as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 10 February, 2016 Author Share Posted 10 February, 2016 Cheers chaps - appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simo Posted 10 February, 2016 Share Posted 10 February, 2016 what the cotton socks are you all on about Just spinning a Yarn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No 2 to Maybush Posted 10 February, 2016 Share Posted 10 February, 2016 Will be my first trip to Swansea on Saturday. Driving there. Any advice/recommendations on best place(s) to park in Swansea? Doesn't have to be mega close to the stadium. Anywhere within 30 minutes walk will be fine. Cheers I would suggest getting off the M4 at J44 onto the A48 and then taking a left at the bottom of the hill onto the A4217. Then take a right at the roundabout by Tesco and a left at the following roundabout This takes you onto Phoenix Way which is a light industrial estate. You could park anywhere there, but I would suggest parking in the Wyevale garden centre. The stadium is a 10 minute walk from there along Siemens Way and Nantong Way - when you get to the Supermarket on your right cut across to the stadium through the mini Mall area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 10 February, 2016 Share Posted 10 February, 2016 Last time I parked there it was up a bloody steep hill about 10 mins walk away on the other side of the retail park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanimal Posted 10 February, 2016 Share Posted 10 February, 2016 We went two years ago and parked 5 minutes away in the front of a social club to the south, then walked into the car park where they sell beer outside; it was April in the sun, best part of a crap 0=0 draw! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dell Dave Posted 10 February, 2016 Share Posted 10 February, 2016 I would recommend getting off M4 at travel south to Siemens Way. There is a Virgin Media call centre on the industrial estate and various car parks available for about £5. Park in one of these and there is a footbridge over the River Tawe walk along the river path - past the new training ground and you will see the stadium. You also arrive at the away end so no problems say 10 minute walk. If you want a pre match pint try Frankie and Bennies and there is a "beer tent" usually next to F and B's where services is quite quick. Although choice of drinks is limited. Getting back you will get back on M4 relatively quickly using the reverse route. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 10 February, 2016 Author Share Posted 10 February, 2016 Thanks again for all the tips guys. Much obliged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austsaint Posted 10 February, 2016 Share Posted 10 February, 2016 Thanks again for all the tips guys. Much obliged. Hey Trousers, assuming you find your way to the ground ok, can we expect a report post-match? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winnersaint Posted 11 February, 2016 Share Posted 11 February, 2016 This always makes me laugh about Swansea. https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=house+in+swansea+hitler&espv=2&biw=1920&bih=955&tbm=isch&imgil=Uwzu4FwjHG38oM%253A%253Btpa1kmNa1sO3nM%253Bhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.dailymail.co.uk%25252Fnews%25252Farticle-1371091%25252FSwansea-house-looks-like-Hitler-complete-naff-parting.html&source=iu&pf=m&fir=Uwzu4FwjHG38oM%253A%252Ctpa1kmNa1sO3nM%252C_&usg=__vHtfraKI4y14eoZFj2yMqPCHKOo%3D&ved=0ahUKEwjf3pHBvO_KAhWJtBQKHTCJAXsQyjcIKQ&ei=cl68Vt_dFYnpUrCShtgH&safe=active&ssui=on#imgrc=Ke45ru9Og5p9lM%3A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Shroppie Posted 11 February, 2016 Share Posted 11 February, 2016 Good that Davis will be back. Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 11 February, 2016 Share Posted 11 February, 2016 Pelle to start again if the bbc coverage on the presser is accurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lallana's Left Peg Posted 11 February, 2016 Share Posted 11 February, 2016 Pelle to start again if the bbc coverage on the presser is accurate. Koeman's press conference bits and bobs on the Saints twitter account says he expects a "higher level" of performance from him an I guess he can't do that unless he plays so he's starting with Long I presume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 11 February, 2016 Share Posted 11 February, 2016 Against West Ham we didn't really hit our level what we need to be successful but the spirit and organisation was very good. If we can play a better final pass then we can complain Swansea. I think Steven Davis is a must start and would prefer Targett in for Maya but either way we will have a lineup that is good enough to win if we play on our level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted 11 February, 2016 Share Posted 11 February, 2016 can't call this. tempted to go with us for a win since we're on form and couple good'uns coming back however, swans also got some new faces in and a new manager. could easily win. it'll all come down to sigurdsson. Watched the highlights from their game against palace at the wkend - he was their stand out player. if we can contain him then the game is ours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 11 February, 2016 Share Posted 11 February, 2016 Thanks again for all the tips guys. Much obliged. I'd also recommend using the M48 toll on the old Severn Bridge instead of the M4 one over the Second Severn Crossing, the M4 tolls have got stupidly slow recently since they went to all-manned booths instead of coin-bins and there's usually a queue of about 10 car lengths for each booth now, whilst no-one other than the residents of Chepstow, Usk and Monmouth tend to use the old crossing and it's relatively quick. Although there are far fewer tolls and you might get diverted down to the roundabout before it to thin out the traffic, the queues are usually shorter. Also, be aware that they have very recently switched on the speed cameras on the gantries all the way through Newport on the M4 and I'm fairly sure they'll be keen to rake in as much money as possible. Personally I'd take the Southern Distributor Road around/through Newport rather than the M4 through the Tunnels as well, but that's because I know where I'm going. M4 through Newport is always a bottleneck but will probably be ok on a Saturday morning/lunchtime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicestersaint Posted 11 February, 2016 Share Posted 11 February, 2016 0 - 0 with a 6th clean sheet and another disappointing performance from Pelle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lets B Avenue Posted 11 February, 2016 Share Posted 11 February, 2016 I'd also recommend using the M48 toll on the old Severn Bridge instead of the M4 one over the Second Severn Crossing, the M4 tolls have got stupidly slow recently since they went to all-manned booths instead of coin-bins and there's usually a queue of about 10 car lengths for each booth now, whilst no-one other than the residents of Chepstow, Usk and Monmouth tend to use the old crossing and it's relatively quick. Although there are far fewer tolls and you might get diverted down to the roundabout before it to thin out the traffic, the queues are usually shorter. Also, be aware that they have very recently switched on the speed cameras on the gantries all the way through Newport on the M4 and I'm fairly sure they'll be keen to rake in as much money as possible. Personally I'd take the Southern Distributor Road around/through Newport rather than the M4 through the Tunnels as well, but that's because I know where I'm going. M4 through Newport is always a bottleneck but will probably be ok on a Saturday morning/lunchtime. Even with a Rugby International? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 11 February, 2016 Share Posted 11 February, 2016 (edited) Even with a Rugby International? Good point. I'm on the train but avoiding changing in Cardiff as they'll just be coming out of the Millennium. Cardiff station will be a nightmare. Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk Edited 11 February, 2016 by Shroppie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 11 February, 2016 Share Posted 11 February, 2016 Surely Pelle is not going to start ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrensup Posted 11 February, 2016 Share Posted 11 February, 2016 I'd also recommend using the M48 toll on the old Severn Bridge instead of the M4 one over the Second Severn Crossing, the M4 tolls have got stupidly slow recently since they went to all-manned booths instead of coin-bins and there's usually a queue of about 10 car lengths for each booth now, whilst no-one other than the residents of Chepstow, Usk and Monmouth tend to use the old crossing and it's relatively quick. Although there are far fewer tolls and you might get diverted down to the roundabout before it to thin out the traffic, the queues are usually shorter. Also, be aware that they have very recently switched on the speed cameras on the gantries all the way through Newport on the M4 and I'm fairly sure they'll be keen to rake in as much money as possible. Personally I'd take the Southern Distributor Road around/through Newport rather than the M4 through the Tunnels as well, but that's because I know where I'm going. M4 through Newport is always a bottleneck but will probably be ok on a Saturday morning/lunchtime. Not forgetting the almost daily crashes we've been having along the M4 of late Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesfp1 Posted 11 February, 2016 Share Posted 11 February, 2016 If Pelle starts we need to give him the Yoshida treatment the whole hour before kick off. Guaranteed to score that way. I suggest Batman starts us of.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainchris Posted 11 February, 2016 Share Posted 11 February, 2016 Koeman's press conference bits and bobs on the Saints twitter account says he expects a "higher level" of performance from him an I guess he can't do that unless he plays so he's starting with Long I presume. How on Earth can RK justify Pelle starting in this game! We were poor when he was last in the team prior to his injury, we have been excellent while he was out and poor again in terms of play last week when Pelle started and contributed the sum total of zero! Why would you include him this weekend - defies logic.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 11 February, 2016 Share Posted 11 February, 2016 How on Earth can RK justify Pelle starting in this game! We were poor when he was last in the team prior to his injury, we have been excellent while he was out and poor again in terms of play last week when Pelle started and contributed the sum total of zero! Why would you include him this weekend - defies logic.... Agreed, but Pelle somehow still seems above Austin and Long in the pecking order. Really don't want to see him start Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 11 February, 2016 Share Posted 11 February, 2016 All Koeman did was reply to a question about Pelle. He didn't say if he was going to start or not and didn't begin talking about Pelle by choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 11 February, 2016 Share Posted 11 February, 2016 (edited) Even with a Rugby International? It's going to be an absolute nightmare then. Only realised that was on this afternoon when I saw Newport County are kicking off at 1pm. Edited 11 February, 2016 by The9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 11 February, 2016 Share Posted 11 February, 2016 Not forgetting the almost daily crashes we've been having along the M4 of late Yeah, that doesn't surprise me either with the hills from Coldra to St Julians and from High Cross to Malpas Road both channelling quickly-moving traffic towards stationary traffic, nearly wiped out into the back of an immobile queue coming from High Cross myself ages ago, stamped on the brakes and went five car lengths down the hard shoulder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pancake Posted 11 February, 2016 Share Posted 11 February, 2016 Alfie Jones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 11 February, 2016 Author Share Posted 11 February, 2016 It's going to be an absolute nightmare then. Only realised that was on this afternoon when I saw Newport County are kicking off at 1pm. The Wales v Scotland rugby match kicks off at 16:50 in Cardiff, so there won't be a clash with Swansea vs Saints football traffic, surely? Indeed, I would suggest that the rugby kick-off time is ideal given that it's too late in the day to affect Saints fans travelling to Wales late morning/early afternoon, and too early to affect Saints fans returning home? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CWD Posted 11 February, 2016 Share Posted 11 February, 2016 Think it's about time we dropped Mané and see what impact he can have off the bench. He's coasted on average performances for too long. Austin should start in place Pelle to give us more up front. Davis always starts if fit IMO: -------------------- Forster ------------------ ----------- Fonte - Van Dijk - Bertrand ----- Cedric ----- Romeu ----- Clasie ----- Targett ------------------Davis ------------------------- --------- Austin --------- Long ---------------- Although wouldn't be surprised to see Yoshida in place of Targett with Bertrand shifting to LWB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 12 February, 2016 Share Posted 12 February, 2016 One thing's for sure- our bench is going to look mighty impressive, attacking wise at least. Mane, Davis, Tadic, Long, Pelle, Austin all fighting for 3 spots. Plus one of Clasie, Romeu and JWP will start on the bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Tony Posted 12 February, 2016 Share Posted 12 February, 2016 No real pressure, but if we have top 6 aspirations this is a must win. Still can't forget the defeat at home to them last year, that game killed our season. Swansea look to be improving, I'm going to go for a dull 0-0 though. Sent from my D5803 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 12 February, 2016 Share Posted 12 February, 2016 Still wouldn't drop Mane. Even if he doesn't score his ability to run with the ball at pace scares defences and finds space for others. Arsenal aside Long's goal return the last 10 games hasn't been fantastic either... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dell Dave Posted 12 February, 2016 Share Posted 12 February, 2016 The rugby will definitely have an affect on the traffic in the tunnels at Newport and Severn Bridge. The egg chasers generally make a day of it and are settled in the pub 4 or 5 hours prior to kick off. In fact many will arrive early to watch the France v Ireland game on pub TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 12 February, 2016 Share Posted 12 February, 2016 Alfie Jones. Hmmm....where does he play? I saw he's been training with the first team. Barely heard anything about him either..! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted 12 February, 2016 Share Posted 12 February, 2016 Hmmm....where does he play? I saw he's been training with the first team. Barely heard anything about him either..! u18 defender who stepped up to u21s and is apparently quite decent. quick look on saintsfc tells me he can play in front of back 4 also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lallana's Left Peg Posted 12 February, 2016 Share Posted 12 February, 2016 Hmmm....where does he play? I saw he's been training with the first team. Barely heard anything about him either..! Centre half. He's come out of nowhere this season for the U21's much like Will Wood did in the same position last season. Right now we have a lot of young talent in that position (Stephens, Turnbull, McCarthy, Wood, Jones). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 12 February, 2016 Share Posted 12 February, 2016 Centre half. He's come out of nowhere this season for the U21's much like Will Wood did in the same position last season. Right now we have a lot of young talent in that position (Stephens, Turnbull, McCarthy, Wood, Jones). Would be excellent if one of them came through....a position we've never had much luck bringing through a youngster - difficult to bed them in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 12 February, 2016 Share Posted 12 February, 2016 Would be excellent if one of them came through....a position we've never had much luck bringing through a youngster - difficult to bed them in there. Agreed but its a position that I think requires experience as a lot of it is due to the reading of the game so unless that is inherent then it takes time. Still it would suggest that if he's training with the 1st team squad that he would have that attribute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 12 February, 2016 Share Posted 12 February, 2016 Agreed but its a position that I think requires experience as a lot of it is due to the reading of the game so unless that is inherent then it takes time. Still it would suggest that if he's training with the 1st team squad that he would have that attribute. Agree - look at Stones, a fabulous footballer but needs experience to really improve him - needs to know when to kick it out and when to play football, it will come in time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 12 February, 2016 Share Posted 12 February, 2016 Forster VvD Fonte Yoshida/Bertrand Cedric Bertrand/Targett Rom Clasie Davis Austin Mane Stek, Yoshida/Targett, Martina, JwP, Pelle, Tadic, Long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 12 February, 2016 Share Posted 12 February, 2016 Saints wearing red and white tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Saint Posted 12 February, 2016 Share Posted 12 February, 2016 I'm in Swansea tonight, potentially a spare, anyone interested? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainchris Posted 13 February, 2016 Share Posted 13 February, 2016 Agree - look at Stones, a fabulous footballer but needs experience to really improve him - needs to know when to kick it out and when to play football, it will come in time. Stones is really not that good ... Lots of media hype but not that much substance... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 13 February, 2016 Share Posted 13 February, 2016 Stones is really not that good ... Lots of media hype but not that much substance... [emoji38] (IMO) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Posted 13 February, 2016 Share Posted 13 February, 2016 Stones is really not that good ... Lots of media hype but not that much substance... i really can't believe I'm wasting one of my three posts replying to this but I must! If you are serious, you really are in need of Spectacles. If you were joking, you forgot to write, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hasper57saint Posted 13 February, 2016 Share Posted 13 February, 2016 Stones is really not that good ... Lots of media hype but not that much substance... I'd take him in a flash! He's a nuisance player and we need a couple of them now and then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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