bungle Posted 31 July, 2009 Posted 31 July, 2009 I demand this forum be used more. I've not been to Edgeley Park before, so looking forward to it. Quite easy for me to get to on train as well.
View From The Top Posted 31 July, 2009 Posted 31 July, 2009 I went when we played them in the fizzy pop when DJ was their manager. I'll be going as it will be my 1st game of the season due to overseas jollies.
AndyNorthernSaints Posted 31 July, 2009 Posted 31 July, 2009 The wembley of the north :-) Recommend the local pubs for a nice pint of Robinsons bitter.
wild-saint Posted 1 August, 2009 Posted 1 August, 2009 im going with my boy as Im in Macclesfield for the weekend
saints_is_the_south Posted 1 August, 2009 Posted 1 August, 2009 Been told by a mate who lives in Stockport that its not great for drinking venues and you're better off going straight into the centre of Manchester & drinking there, then catch the metro out to Stockport.
AndyNorthernSaints Posted 1 August, 2009 Posted 1 August, 2009 Been told by a mate who lives in Stockport that its not great for drinking venues and you're better off going straight into the centre of Manchester & drinking there, then catch the metro out to Stockport. The metrolink trams do not go to Stockport. Actually it's not running at all through Manchester city centre at the moment due to track repairs. 192 bus from Manchester Piccadilly or plenty of trains out of Manchester Piccadilly to Stockport. Stockport has plenty of decent pubs not too far from the ground. Obviously Manchester has a better nightlife and more bars if you want to drink there before/after game.
TopGun Posted 1 August, 2009 Posted 1 August, 2009 (edited) Avoid the George on the A6 in Stockport. It's a crap hole. As Andy mentioned there are a few decent pubs in Stockport run by Robinsons, the local brewer, but they are what I would term slow pubs in the main. The Baker's near the market is ok but not particularly close to the ground. There's a complex called something like the Grand Central or Exchange which is where the northern bints go and where the fighting happens on a Saturday night so take your choice! Edited 1 August, 2009 by TopGun
bungle Posted 3 August, 2009 Author Posted 3 August, 2009 I'm going to be on holiday. :'-( Plastic fan.
Michelle Posted 3 August, 2009 Posted 3 August, 2009 Plastic fan. Not my fault, I didn't book it. Blame my parents.
saintsforlife7 Posted 13 August, 2009 Posted 13 August, 2009 Tickets - Adults £17 Seniors/Y.A - £12 Junior £6 Travel £27 leaving at 8:30am Not bad for a student like me
Jesus Reigned Posted 14 August, 2009 Posted 14 August, 2009 Tickets are purchased, hotel is booked for Saturday night; bring it on!!
Saint Samuel Posted 14 August, 2009 Posted 14 August, 2009 I'm thinking about it, haven't seen Saints win on the road since beating Reading back in November and Stockport are one of the favourites for relegation, so might go. I'll probably see how the Huddersfield and Swindon games go before deciding.
ladysaint Posted 19 August, 2009 Posted 19 August, 2009 Think we are now going up in a taxi, one should be enough for all of us.
Torres Posted 19 August, 2009 Posted 19 August, 2009 Now that I'm not going away for the weekend I could make this - but the train is now £64. FFS.
RonManager Posted 19 August, 2009 Posted 19 August, 2009 £89 return for me - not sure just yet. Same page on Trainline gives a price of £59 return to Paris FFS.
RedAndWhite91 Posted 19 August, 2009 Posted 19 August, 2009 I'm thinking about it, haven't seen Saints win on the road since beating Reading back in November and Stockport are one of the favourites for relegation, so might go. I'll probably see how the Huddersfield and Swindon games go before deciding. Well, what are your thoughts now?
ericofarabia Posted 19 August, 2009 Posted 19 August, 2009 £5.30 for bus and train from Leigh via Atherton .... it would be rude not to
dubai_phil Posted 19 August, 2009 Posted 19 August, 2009 £5.30 for bus and train from Leigh via Atherton .... it would be rude not to Oh no you don't YOU'RE fookin BANNED after uddersfield!
bungle Posted 19 August, 2009 Author Posted 19 August, 2009 According to a copy of the Manchester and NW CAMRA newsletter, which I picked up on the way back from Huddersfield, there is a pub called "The Railways" which has a beer festival on the weekend we are in Stockport.
ladysaint Posted 20 August, 2009 Posted 20 August, 2009 I shall be in attendance too, cant say I am looking forward to it though.
Kaiser Soze Posted 20 August, 2009 Posted 20 August, 2009 I shall be in attendance too, cant say I am looking forward to it though. I'm looking forward to getting hammered in Manchester all weekend. Has anyone managed to find any good deals on hotels etc? Everything I've looked at is either booked up or unreasonably priced.
Jesus Reigned Posted 20 August, 2009 Posted 20 August, 2009 I'm looking forward to getting hammered in Manchester all weekend. Has anyone managed to find any good deals on hotels etc? Everything I've looked at is either booked up or unreasonably priced. I'm just booked into the Premier Inn in Stockport central, £55 for twin-room, no brekky. Don't think you'll find much for any less, and I assume you want Manchester anyway?
AndyNorthernSaints Posted 20 August, 2009 Posted 20 August, 2009 Does anyone know if you can pay on the day. Mate of mine visiting from Spain and can't find any info on OS?
northyorksaint Posted 22 August, 2009 Posted 22 August, 2009 Does anyone know if you can pay on the day. Mate of mine visiting from Spain and can't find any info on OS? Andy, dont think you can mate, says on the OS its a "all ticket match for away supporters" so that tells me you cant pay on the gate? just order one from the ticket office and if thats right then just buy one over the phone.
northyorksaint Posted 22 August, 2009 Posted 22 August, 2009 that was ment to say ring the ticket office and ask if its advance tickets only and if what i think is right you can buy one while your on the phone to them anyway.
ericofarabia Posted 23 August, 2009 Posted 23 August, 2009 Oh no you don't YOU'RE fookin BANNED after uddersfield! I absolved myself by not even listening to the Swindon match. Only found out the score when we came back in from a lovely meal out with friends. Brentford game was a bit of an improvemnet so fingers crossed that I get a win under my belt before I fly back :cool: For after match drinking next week at Stockport, things could get interesting in Manchester as Arsenal are at Old Trafford with a 5.15 KO
Kaiser Soze Posted 23 August, 2009 Posted 23 August, 2009 Anyone got a link for Stockport tickets? Clear as sh!t on the official site...
ericofarabia Posted 24 August, 2009 Posted 24 August, 2009 I absolved myself by not even listening to the Swindon match. Only found out the score when we came back in from a lovely meal out with friends. Brentford game was a bit of an improvemnet so fingers crossed that I get a win under my belt before I fly back :cool: For after match drinking next week at Stockport, things could get interesting in Manchester as Arsenal are at Old Trafford with a 5.15 KO Should have explained that going into Manchester for post match beers (after 1 or 2 in Stockport ) is /was prob the best option ... now in addition I have just found out that it is Gay Pride Week End in Manchester as well :cool: I would tell anybody calling me homophobic to stick it up their arse, but they;d probably enjoy it Any further news on the beer festival in Stockport?
dubai_phil Posted 25 August, 2009 Posted 25 August, 2009 Should have explained that going into Manchester for post match beers (after 1 or 2 in Stockport ) is /was prob the best option ... now in addition I have just found out that it is Gay Pride Week End in Manchester as well :cool: I would tell anybody calling me homophobic to stick it up their arse, but they;d probably enjoy it Any further news on the beer festival in Stockport? Ah, so THAT's why you picked this weekend to be oop north! Enjoy the game, will be on my hols and off line for a couple of weeks.
AndyNorthernSaints Posted 25 August, 2009 Posted 25 August, 2009 that was ment to say ring the ticket office and ask if its advance tickets only and if what i think is right you can buy one while your on the phone to them anyway. Rang the ticket office who didn't know if you can pay on the day? so ordered ticket. See you saturday.
dellboypete Posted 25 August, 2009 Posted 25 August, 2009 Any ideas for pubs? the crown inn is a real ale emporium (almost) and its right by the famous railway viaduct - google maps reckons its about a mile to the ground http://thecrowninn.110mb.com/ probably one of the better pubs in stockport from the beer point of view
Under Weststand Posted 25 August, 2009 Posted 25 August, 2009 Any ideas for pubs? the crown inn is a real ale emporium (almost) and its right by the famous railway viaduct - google maps reckons its about a mile to the ground http://thecrowninn.110mb.com/ probably one of the better pubs in stockport from the beer point of view The Crown is straight down the hill past the station (Edgeley) side. Go right down to the roundabout you come to Quick-fit on the corner, & its right next to the roundabout on opposite side of road to Quick-fit. About 10-15 mins walk to the ground. Just booked my ticket & will be sliding around the corner to the match & into the Royal Oak top off Castle Street for some Joseph Holts with the brother in law (season ticket holder at County), usually a good mix of home & away in there., Also the Sir Bobby Peel on Castle Street usually has away fans. Also The Armoury isn't bad, come up from the station straight across at the rounabout & its just up on the left. about 2-mins from the ground. Don't go in the Labour club next to away end Known as the Bungalow its a right hovell.
dellboypete Posted 25 August, 2009 Posted 25 August, 2009 £5.30 for bus and train from Leigh via Atherton .... it would be rude not to Hi Eric, What pub you going to before the match (see above replies) - I'll see you there cheers pete w
John D Posted 25 August, 2009 Posted 25 August, 2009 Anyone know how many we have sold? No consensus on pub yet then - I could always drink in my local and get the bus I suppose!
ericofarabia Posted 25 August, 2009 Posted 25 August, 2009 Ah, so THAT's why you picked this weekend to be oop north! Enjoy the game, will be on my hols and off line for a couple of weeks. Pah .... rumbled Hi Eric, What pub you going to before the match (see above replies) - I'll see you there cheers pete w hi Pete !! As they say ... watch this space!! Will you be driving or arriving by tarin?
dellboypete Posted 25 August, 2009 Posted 25 August, 2009 (edited) Pah .... rumbled hi Pete !! As they say ... watch this space!! Will you be driving or arriving by tarin? I'm driving - we are in the lake district for the weekend staying with my sister-in-law - but I'll be OK for a couple before the game! I'll keep an eye on this space! Edited 25 August, 2009 by dellboypete
bungle Posted 25 August, 2009 Author Posted 25 August, 2009 Was planning on visiting the The Railway Inn (about a mile from the ground) where there is a beer festival on all weekend. Bristol Rovers fans recommended it as a good ale pub, also.
rj0912 Posted 26 August, 2009 Posted 26 August, 2009 I'm just booked into the Premier Inn in Stockport central, £55 for twin-room, no brekky. Don't think you'll find much for any less, and I assume you want Manchester anyway? All good mate! Better be a twin room or you are in the bath! Anyone looking for rooms in Manc be aware its Manc Gay Pride so busy and expensive!
Kaiser Soze Posted 26 August, 2009 Posted 26 August, 2009 All good mate! Better be a twin room or you are in the bath! Anyone looking for rooms in Manc be aware its Manc Gay Pride so busy and expensive! 200,000 mincers in Manchester put me right off so Liverpool is booked up instead!
MongoNeil Posted 26 August, 2009 Posted 26 August, 2009 Just bought my tickets, 4.5k sold so far which seems quite a lot. We'll be training it up from Chester so intending to have a few beers somewhere...
half time pie Posted 26 August, 2009 Posted 26 August, 2009 On an away fans website, they talk about a working mens club just on the entrance to the away end ( the railway ). Small admission to get in . does anyone know if it is still there?
Wilko Posted 26 August, 2009 Posted 26 August, 2009 Just bought my tickets, 4.5k sold so far which seems quite a lot. We'll be training it up from Chester so intending to have a few beers somewhere... If we're taking 4,500 to Stockport, I'll be very surprised. That must be the expected attendance in total. Anybody know anywhere good for breakfast?
oldsarum Posted 26 August, 2009 Posted 26 August, 2009 On an away fans website, they talk about a working mens club just on the entrance to the away end ( the railway ). Small admission to get in . does anyone know if it is still there? I've also seen this mentioned in last nights programme by Steve Grant not being very good, better to try local Robinson's pub eg The Armoury
MongoNeil Posted 26 August, 2009 Posted 26 August, 2009 If we're taking 4,500 to Stockport, I'll be very surprised. That must be the expected attendance in total. Anybody know anywhere good for breakfast? Especially when you consider the total ground capacity is only 10k according to footballgroundguide.co.uk. But the guy at the ticket office said there were only 500 tickets left of our allocated 5000!
Andy_Porter Posted 26 August, 2009 Posted 26 August, 2009 There's no way we're taking 4,500 up to Stockport. Says on the OS our allocation was 1090 with a possible extra 800. Doubt we've even sold the initial allocation. Huddersfield looked like about 800 saints and that was our first away game so I doubt we will sell more than that for Stockport.
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