bungle Posted 31 July, 2009 Share Posted 31 July, 2009 Anyone ever been before, got any boozing advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This Charming Man Posted 31 July, 2009 Share Posted 31 July, 2009 No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bungle Posted 31 July, 2009 Author Share Posted 31 July, 2009 Excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaiser Soze Posted 31 July, 2009 Share Posted 31 July, 2009 I'm booked up, can't friggin wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyNorthernSaints Posted 31 July, 2009 Share Posted 31 July, 2009 Anyone ever been before, got any boozing advice? I've been there but it was an evening league cup game with saints back in the early 90's when the ground only had 3 sides and we had a pint on the way over the pennines somewhere i can't remember. Bound to be plenty of boozers in town. I hope to be there before 12 on the train. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This Charming Man Posted 1 August, 2009 Share Posted 1 August, 2009 I'm booked up, can't friggin wait. You on the same train as the rest of us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaiser Soze Posted 1 August, 2009 Share Posted 1 August, 2009 You on the same train as the rest of us? No, few of us on Southampton to Manchester direct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted 1 August, 2009 Share Posted 1 August, 2009 Anyone ever been before, got any boozing advice? Yes. Drink plenty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamster Posted 2 August, 2009 Share Posted 2 August, 2009 Birthplace of Harold Wilson, nice statue outside the station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smackalec Posted 2 August, 2009 Share Posted 2 August, 2009 driving up from weymouth if anyones interested . id like to do a 9 seater but not enough interest at the mo so if anyone is stuck then let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bungle Posted 3 August, 2009 Author Share Posted 3 August, 2009 Getting train from Bath, think I arrive Huddersfield about 11.45. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sapphireblue Posted 3 August, 2009 Share Posted 3 August, 2009 Town fan in peace here. Hope to see lots of you up in CleckHuddersFax for our first home game of the season. Some boozing advice for you. Real Ale fans - two good spots at the rail station if plod will let you move about freely, Head of Steam and Kings Head. Best of the two is Kings Head (Station Tavern) to the left as you exit the station but very busy on match days. Best pub (just out of town 7 mins walk from station, 20 mins from ground) is the Grove, with 18 (yes eighteen) handpulled ales on at all times, plus 8 (I think) proper continental beers on tap and a bottle list second to none. On way to ground is the Gas Club. £1 in to non-members. No real ale but basic food and drink as cheap as you will find anywhere, no singing though as you will be "asked to stop or leave". In the ground itself you can get lager and smooth beer in the away end (but it is pricey, and staff can be a little "care in the community". All the best for the coming season (apart from the two obvious dates!) Cheers SapphireBlue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted 3 August, 2009 Share Posted 3 August, 2009 Town fan in peace here. Hope to see lots of you up in CleckHuddersFax for our first home game of the season. Some boozing advice for you. Real Ale fans - two good spots at the rail station if plod will let you move about freely, Head of Steam and Kings Head. Best of the two is Kings Head (Station Tavern) to the left as you exit the station but very busy on match days. Best pub (just out of town 7 mins walk from station, 20 mins from ground) is the Grove, with 18 (yes eighteen) handpulled ales on at all times, plus 8 (I think) proper continental beers on tap and a bottle list second to none. On way to ground is the Gas Club. £1 in to non-members. No real ale but basic food and drink as cheap as you will find anywhere, no singing though as you will be "asked to stop or leave". In the ground itself you can get lager and smooth beer in the away end (but it is pricey, and staff can be a little "care in the community". All the best for the coming season (apart from the two obvious dates!) Cheers SapphireBlue Nice one, cheers for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericofarabia Posted 6 August, 2009 Share Posted 6 August, 2009 Town fan in peace here. Hope to see lots of you up in CleckHuddersFax for our first home game of the season. Some boozing advice for you. Real Ale fans - two good spots at the rail station if plod will let you move about freely, Head of Steam and Kings Head. Best of the two is Kings Head (Station Tavern) to the left as you exit the station but very busy on match days. Best pub (just out of town 7 mins walk from station, 20 mins from ground) is the Grove, with 18 (yes eighteen) handpulled ales on at all times, plus 8 (I think) proper continental beers on tap and a bottle list second to none. On way to ground is the Gas Club. £1 in to non-members. No real ale but basic food and drink as cheap as you will find anywhere, no singing though as you will be "asked to stop or leave". In the ground itself you can get lager and smooth beer in the away end (but it is pricey, and staff can be a little "care in the community". All the best for the coming season (apart from the two obvious dates!) Cheers SapphireBlue My chances of actually making it to the ground are now severely in doubt Sounds a bit like The Brunswick in Derby ... I'll settle for 10 pints (5 before and 5 after) 3 points and a performance to match the one at Derby last year. Was our football really as good as it seemed that day or were my beer goggles working overtime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 6 August, 2009 Share Posted 6 August, 2009 My chances of actually making it to the ground are now severely in doubt Sounds a bit like The Brunswick in Derby ... I'll settle for 10 pints (5 before and 5 after) 3 points and a performance to match the one at Derby last year. Was our football really as good as it seemed that day or were my beer goggles working overtime lol it had crossed my mind that if there were ANY pubs selling Real Ale between you and the ground you'd never make it! Still, Hopfest here in Dubai next weekend, allegedly we MAY even get some real beer this year - oh and send Granty a cheque for a fiver while you're in the UK, can abuse you more than 3 times a day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Jonny Posted 6 August, 2009 Share Posted 6 August, 2009 I saw the pub the hudds fan is talking about on the tv, the one with james may and a toff in where they go around drinking all day... couldnt believe the amount of taps on show! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sapphireblue Posted 7 August, 2009 Share Posted 7 August, 2009 Yeah, that's the Kings Head (renamed in homage to Jimmy Hendrix, but everyone apart from landlord/staff still calls it Station tavern). Was in there last night and they had 10 wickets up (not down like England), starting with JHB Oakham 3.8% at £2.20 a pint, up to Pictish Blue Moon at 6.0% at £2.60 a pint. BTW James May was a complete **** (to use one of his phrases) with the barmaids when he was in there, whilst Oz Clarke was a perfect gentleman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericofarabia Posted 11 August, 2009 Share Posted 11 August, 2009 Tickets are in the post, now to plan the pre match drinking Any general preferences yet? I'm planning on arriving early doors, probably take in The Grove pre match, assuming it is roughly en route from the station to the ground and one of the pubs next to the station for a few post match quickies in way of celebration hopefully As so many people have said already, this is the first time in years that I am actually looking forward to Saturdays. COYRs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Jazzbo Posted 11 August, 2009 Share Posted 11 August, 2009 I worked in Hudderfield once and there was a bar and nightclub call Johhny's. That was quality, I dont know if its still there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MongoNeil Posted 11 August, 2009 Share Posted 11 August, 2009 I'm planning on driving up from Chester on my own for this as my usual mate is working away. There shouldn't be any problems getting tickets on the door should there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 11 August, 2009 Share Posted 11 August, 2009 I'm planning on driving up from Chester on my own for this as my usual mate is working away. There shouldn't be any problems getting tickets on the door should there? think it might be more expensive on the day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6703728901 Posted 11 August, 2009 Share Posted 11 August, 2009 Best pre-match pub in the town centre is the Vulcan gets busy, good atmosphere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyNorthernSaints Posted 11 August, 2009 Share Posted 11 August, 2009 Tickets are in the post, now to plan the pre match drinking Any general preferences yet? I'm planning on arriving early doors, probably take in The Grove pre match, assuming it is roughly en route from the station to the ground and one of the pubs next to the station for a few post match quickies in way of celebration hopefully As so many people have said already, this is the first time in years that I am actually looking forward to Saturdays. COYRs You need to meet us to ensure a Saints win eric. Head of Steam/Kings Head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsarum Posted 12 August, 2009 Share Posted 12 August, 2009 I'm planning on driving up from Chester on my own for this as my usual mate is working away. There shouldn't be any problems getting tickets on the door should there? according to Kelly in ticket office 533 tickets sold so far, tickets are available on the day but more expensive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Block 5 Posted 12 August, 2009 Share Posted 12 August, 2009 Ordered my tickets today. Driving up from Salisbury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysaint Posted 12 August, 2009 Share Posted 12 August, 2009 according to Kelly in ticket office 533 tickets sold so far, tickets are available on the day but more expensive I thought I read somewhere that they have sold between 1500 and 2000 for this game, which I must admit found quite surprising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stkev7 Posted 12 August, 2009 Share Posted 12 August, 2009 You need to meet us to ensure a Saints win eric. Head of Steam/Kings Head. I think the first time I met Eric we got a draw away at Barnsley (2-2 maybe?) and then the next time we won at Pride Park (0-1)... so yeah, there is no chance of us losing Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericofarabia Posted 12 August, 2009 Share Posted 12 August, 2009 I think the first time I met Eric we got a draw away at Barnsley (2-2 maybe?) and then the next time we won at Pride Park (0-1)... so yeah, there is no chance of us losing Saturday. Great ... no pressure then :cool: Tickets arrived today, which pub will it be then? Planning on arriving about lunchtime ish, but will have my father in law in tow, so will be relatively well behaved Is there anybody in the squad from my last game at Derby still at the club COYRs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffo Posted 13 August, 2009 Share Posted 13 August, 2009 according to Kelly in ticket office 533 tickets sold so far, tickets are available on the day but more expensive Are you being serious? That is absolutely ****ing awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsarum Posted 13 August, 2009 Share Posted 13 August, 2009 Are you being serious? That is absolutely ****ing awful. Its not great but a lot of people who live up north (as you can see mentioned on many threads on here) pay on the day, while others leave it late before purchasing tickets for a game like this, I'd expect 750 minimum to be up there in the end, although I would say we should be taking a minimum of 1000 to most away games. What also doesn't help is that we are palying Swindon on tuesday and we should take over 2000 there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 13 August, 2009 Share Posted 13 August, 2009 I wasn't going to go, but decided today i would go. Ordered a ticket which will hopefully arrive tomorrow. Anyone know which pub Saints fans will be drinking in? Info on Huddersfield on here: http://www.footballgroundguide.com/huddersfield_town/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sapphireblue Posted 14 August, 2009 Share Posted 14 August, 2009 As an addition to my previous pub post, any of you Saints arriving by train will be greeted by the "Huddersfield Food and Drink" festival, taking place in the square in front of the station all this weekend. If plod will allow you to mingle, there are dozens of food stalls - some selling top curries - as well as an Elland brewery stand. Check out the Nettle Thrasher if you can. (BTW a previous poster recommended the Vulcan as a place to drink, he's a wind-up merchant, avoid) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericofarabia Posted 14 August, 2009 Share Posted 14 August, 2009 As an addition to my previous pub post, any of you Saints arriving by train will be greeted by the "Huddersfield Food and Drink" festival, taking place in the square in front of the station all this weekend. If plod will allow you to mingle, there are dozens of food stalls - some selling top curries - as well as an Elland brewery stand. Check out the Nettle Thrasher if you can. (BTW a previous poster recommended the Vulcan as a place to drink, he's a wind-up merchant, avoid) Thanks for the great info mate. Hoping for a great day out tomorrow and hopefully a good result too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MongoNeil Posted 14 August, 2009 Share Posted 14 August, 2009 I'll be in the area so hopefully going to the game but will be on my own. Anyone want to meet up for drink beforehand? First ever game on my own so feel like a bit of a billy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsarum Posted 14 August, 2009 Share Posted 14 August, 2009 London Saints will be at Kings Arms (Pub on station) about 12.15, although going on to other pub after that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6703728901 Posted 14 August, 2009 Share Posted 14 August, 2009 (BTW a previous poster recommended the Vulcan as a place to drink, he's a wind-up merchant, avoid) No I'm not - its a terrific football pub before and after, full of genuine supporters and 100 times better than the appalling Gas Club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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