Bristol city away (Non hooligan thread)

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Re: Bristol city away (Non hooligan thread)

by LoyalRoyalFan » 26 Oct 2008 18:42

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SCIAG I'm in. Second away match of the season.

Should be a good atmosphere.


Second away match of the season for me.

The Away end at City is cramped to say the least. But we should be able to crank up the support for the boys.


i have been informed that the seats dont have backs to them!

i think standing up is in order


I can't remember. The last time i went we stood.

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Re: Bristol city away (Non hooligan thread)

by North Somerset Royal » 26 Oct 2008 20:05

Last time I went to Ashton Gate ( BC v Cardiff) there were police in full riot gear in a line from the back of the stand to the front who not only blocked our view of the goalmouth but arrested anyone who stood up.

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Re: Bristol city away (Non hooligan thread)

by rg6royal » 26 Oct 2008 21:30

North Somerset Royal Last time I went to Ashton Gate ( BC v Cardiff) there were police in full riot gear in a line from the back of the stand to the front who not only blocked our view of the goalmouth but arrested anyone who stood up.


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Re: Bristol city away (Non hooligan thread)

by West Stand Man » 27 Oct 2008 09:03

If you get a seat in the first 5 or 6 rows at the away end of Ashton Gate you need to stand to see the far end of the pitch. It is like an exaggerated crown green bowls surface, so the far end is in dead ground.

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Re: Bristol city away (Non hooligan thread)

by Huntley & Palmer » 27 Oct 2008 12:11

Remember you are crammed into the left corner of the stand, rather than the ability to sit anywhere in it like back in Div 2. My abiding memory of Brizzle City is the gauntlet run out of the away end and up the road by the park after the final whistle. That and Ricky Newman breaking a players ankle in a 50/50 challenge. Oh and lots of very high scoring games


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Re: Bristol city away (Non hooligan thread)

by CMRoyal » 27 Oct 2008 15:50

So, we're taking the missus to Bristol, dumping her somewhere nice (not Ikea, maybe Clifton Suspesion Bridge, know what I mean?) and driving on to the ground. Bad idea? Is it better to park in the centre and get a bus, or to walk to the ground? Last time I was at Ashton Gate we were wondering whether that Senior fellah would ever be as good as Kerry, so memory's a tad hazy.

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Re: Bristol city away (Non hooligan thread)

by North Somerset Royal » 27 Oct 2008 19:21

Best place to leave the other half is at the newly opened shopping centre called Cabot Circus. She will love it!

Dont park in the centre as all car parks are very expensive for more than a couple of hours. Best to drive to Ashton Gate and follow the AA signs to Football Parking. This is a fairly recently opened car park on an old industrial site. Alternatively park in Long Ashton park and ride and pay the £2 bus fare but walk tothe ground which only takes 5 mins. If you are early you can park on the roads on the Cumberland Basin interchange apart from stretches coned off by Police.

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Re: Bristol city away (Non hooligan thread)

by Royalshow » 27 Oct 2008 19:25

North Somerset Royal Best place to leave the other half is at the newly opened shopping centre called Cabot Circus. She will love it!

Dont park in the centre as all car parks are very expensive for more than a couple of hours. Best to drive to Ashton Gate and follow the AA signs to Football Parking. This is a fairly recently opened car park on an old industrial site. Alternatively park in Long Ashton park and ride and pay the £2 bus fare but walk tothe ground which only takes 5 mins. If you are early you can park on the roads on the Cumberland Basin interchange apart from stretches coned off by Police.


Cabot Circus makes the Oracle look like the Kennet Centre.She will love it.

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Re: Bristol city away (Non hooligan thread)

by Avon Royal » 27 Oct 2008 22:27

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North Somerset Royal Best place to leave the other half is at the newly opened shopping centre called Cabot Circus. She will love it!

Dont park in the centre as all car parks are very expensive for more than a couple of hours. Best to drive to Ashton Gate and follow the AA signs to Football Parking. This is a fairly recently opened car park on an old industrial site. Alternatively park in Long Ashton park and ride and pay the £2 bus fare but walk tothe ground which only takes 5 mins. If you are early you can park on the roads on the Cumberland Basin interchange apart from stretches coned off by Police.


Cabot Circus makes the Oracle look like the Kennet Centre.She will love it.


Cabot's Circus is indeed a bit special.

As you can imagine, this is the fixture I first looked for when the list was published. Cannot wait!


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Re: Bristol city away (Non hooligan thread)

by bobby1413 » 27 Oct 2008 22:38

What train are most people getting there/back? There are quite a few.

Was thinking about getting there for 12pm, giving me enough time for a quick drink and up to the stadium with lots of time to spare.

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Re: Bristol city away (Non hooligan thread)

by Royalshow » 28 Oct 2008 00:12

Yeah i want to end up on a train packed with fans
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Re: Bristol city away (Non hooligan thread)

by shaunyfarmer11 » 28 Oct 2008 07:12

bobby1413 What train are most people getting there/back? There are quite a few.

Was thinking about getting there for 12pm, giving me enough time for a quick drink and up to the stadium with lots of time to spare.



10.57 train leaves from reading and gets there bout 12

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Re: Bristol city away (Non hooligan thread)

by shaunyfarmer11 » 28 Oct 2008 11:21

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bobby1413 What train are most people getting there/back? There are quite a few.

Was thinking about getting there for 12pm, giving me enough time for a quick drink and up to the stadium with lots of time to spare.



10.57 train leaves from reading and gets there bout 12


lol uv learnt how 2 quote


and its now £34 return


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Re: Bristol city away (Non hooligan thread)

by bobby1413 » 28 Oct 2008 11:37

I got my ticket this morning - all non-reserved seating. Just need to book the train now.

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Re: Bristol city away (Non hooligan thread)

by shaunyfarmer11 » 28 Oct 2008 12:04

bobby1413 I got my ticket this morning - all non-reserved seating. Just need to book the train now.



we have sold our full allocation now 2,000 on the reading fc website

lets hope we make loads of noise up there

everyone get the 10.57 train

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Re: Bristol city away (Non hooligan thread)

by rg6royal » 28 Oct 2008 12:05

bobby1413 I got my ticket this morning - all non-reserved seating. Just need to book the train now.


How? The tickets were sold out yesterday...

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Re: Bristol city away (Non hooligan thread)

by Jerry St Clair » 28 Oct 2008 12:13

bobby1413 I got my ticket this morning - all non-reserved seating. Just need to book the train now.


10.27

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Re: Bristol city away (Non hooligan thread)

by Royalshow » 28 Oct 2008 12:25

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bobby1413 I got my ticket this morning - all non-reserved seating. Just need to book the train now.


How? The tickets were sold out yesterday...


Maybe it came in the post this morning.

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Re: Bristol city away (Non hooligan thread)

by bobby1413 » 28 Oct 2008 12:50

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bobby1413 I got my ticket this morning - all non-reserved seating. Just need to book the train now.


How? The tickets were sold out yesterday...


Maybe it came in the post this morning.


Correct! The ticket was booked on Friday I think, actually arrived this morning.

I'm on the 1027 there. Will go for a couple of bevvies when I get there, although not sure where to go.
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Re: Bristol city away (Non hooligan thread)

by EASTENDER MARKY » 28 Oct 2008 13:36

10.27 train. Think the best bet is to drink at The Waterfront then get a bus/taxi to the ground.

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