Gillingham Away

[Andy_Porter]

I think we should dress as one of the players.

 

Maybe JPT hero Papa Waigo?

 

That is a great idea, we wouldn't have won the JPT without him that's for sure. Was probably his inclusion that won us the game yesterady.

 

Would be quite easy to go as Waigo since he's a bit of a character.

[SaintMilesie]

Great news. Trains on 1st to 3rd May are diverted from Southampton to Woking via the coast and will take 60 minutes longer. No news yet on connecting services from Winchester and Eastleigh etc.

 

Yea I popped into local train station and they said engineering works from the 1st May all that weekend between Eastleigh and Basingstoke, hope they are wrong ?

[rolosfc]

That is a great idea, we wouldn't have won the JPT without him that's for sure. Was probably his inclusion that won us the game yesterady.

 

Would be quite easy to go as Waigo since he's a bit of a character.

 

This is a great idea. I think the theme's add to the atmosphere, Antti Niemi day was brilliant! Waigo is by far the biggest character in the team, we could all bring senegal flags and do the waigo dance!

[oldsarum]

Yea I popped into local train station and they said engineering works from the 1st May all that weekend between Eastleigh and Basingstoke, hope they are wrong ?

 

according to SWT official site trains runniong as normal on May 1 engineering works on Sunday and Monday

 

http://www.southwesttrains.co.uk/May%20summary%202010.aspx#63630

[SaintMilesie]

according to SWT official site trains runniong as normal on May 1 engineering works on Sunday and Monday

 

http://www.southwesttrains.co.uk/May%20summary%202010.aspx#63630

 

Yes you are right mate thank god for that, 9.00 from Southampton change at clapham for victoria, then on to Gillingham gets you there for 11.40ish result.

[The Cat]

I was born in Kent so am really looking forward to this and hope we help to relegate the pikey scumbags.

 

In my eyes Gillingham is the Pompey of Kent. It's a disgusting town full of m i n g e r s and lunatics.

[saint_bert]

We have a man down for this one.

 

If anyone fancies joining three of us to make the 4 for 2 train deal PM me

[Dog]

Doesn't Gillingham have official road signs warning pony and traps on road? Been there a couple of times, it really is out of Steptoe & son.

[Deppo]

That was in Shepherd's Bush though, you tit.

[hamster]

Message from mrs h:

"Gillingham may be a ****ing ****-hole.... but it's my ****ing ****-hole"

 

I reckon this will end up as unreseved seating on arrival.

 

As has been said already, not a massive choice of away friendly pubs and I'd expect the local police to have a pretty strict escort straight to the ground down Balmoral Road and into the Gillingham End (home end is The Rainham End btw).

 

For those driving I'd certainly recomend The Honourable Pilot on Watling Street, especially for those wanting to stay overnight. On previous trips The Livingstone Arms at Livingstone Circus has welcomed away fans, but I would be surprised if they did for Saints. Near the station there is The Southern Belle, but again it's not always open to visiting fans who bring large numbers.

 

btw, avoid the Blues Cafe ...you will not get in.

 

Parking is mostly 'on-street' and hence terrible for big games like thisd one.

[Liquidshokk]

Message from mrs h:

"Gillingham may be a ****ing ****-hole.... but it's my ****ing ****-hole"

 

I reckon this will end up as unreseved seating on arrival.

 

As has been said already, not a massive choice of away friendly pubs and I'd expect the local police to have a pretty strict escort straight to the ground down Balmoral Road and into the Gillingham End (home end is The Rainham End btw).

 

For those driving I'd certainly recomend The Honourable Pilot on Watling Street, especially for those wanting to stay overnight. On previous trips The Livingstone Arms at Livingstone Circus has welcomed away fans, but I would be surprised if they did for Saints. Near the station there is The Southern Belle, but again it's not always open to visiting fans who bring large numbers.

 

btw, avoid the Blues Cafe ...you will not get in.

 

Parking is mostly 'on-street' and hence terrible for big games like thisd one.

 

Damn, Was thinking of driving up... I value my car so are we suggesting thats a bad idea???

[Um Bongo]

Whats the best route for the trains? Thinking of driving up, not sure on all this railworks malarky.

[SaintMilesie]

Whats the best route for the trains? Thinking of driving up, not sure on all this railworks malarky.

 

I have checked and double checked, the rail works starts on the Sunday 2/05, best route is Soton-Clapham,Clapham-Victoria,Victoria-Gillingham, if you catch the 9.00 from Soton you get into Gillingham 11.40am.

[saintchris23]

Where's Stu-Romsey-Saint when you need him!!!

[Michelle]

Less than 300 tickets left kids, get in quick if you want one. Wouldn't surprise me if they sell out tonight.

[Liquidshokk]

Got mine. Just travel dilema to sort out. My first ever away game!

[Um Bongo]

So 2000 sold within 7 days? Not too bad.

[Mark]

Got mine. Just travel dilema to sort out. My first ever away game!

 

In which case go by train. Hope you enjoy the day!

[Appy]

Less than 300 tickets left kids, get in quick if you want one. Wouldn't surprise me if they sell out tonight.

 

Blimey is that including the 2nd allocation?

[scott_saints]

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Edited 21 April, 2010 by scott_saints

[Spudders]

Tickets arrived - Block 2 upper - Row BB Brian Moore stand Uncovered - Hope it stays sunny

[Michelle]

Blimey is that including the 2nd allocation?

 

Is indeed.

[Michelle]

You limo-ing?

 

I've never limo-d to a game in my life. In fact, I've never limo-d full stop!

 

Random.

[Andy_Porter]

Less than 300 tickets left kids, get in quick if you want one. Wouldn't surprise me if they sell out tonight.

 

Thanks for that, had been putting off getting my groups last three tickets. All sorted now.

 

Impressive that we're selling out a big allocation so quickly.

[hamster]

There are a couple of safe car parks not 5 minutes from the ground for those driving.

 

Only recomended if you're getting there *early('ish) and ideal if you are up for blocking each other in.

 

PM for map location.

 

*1 hour + from KO.

[StuRomseySaint]

Pretty much sold out, there was less than 200 left before the game today.

[saint_bert]

Yep bang on Stu.

 

We got 4 at about 7 last night and the lovely ticket office lady said just over 200 left.

 

Should all go today hopefully.

 

Will be a good old fashion pish up then with nothing riding on it result wise

Edited 21 April, 2010 by saint_bert

[Block 5]

Managed to get 3 last night.

[scott_saints]

got my tickets. woot.

[saint-luco]

oh well looks like i'll have to sit in the gorden road stand then if all saints tickets have gone

[saint-luco]

Tickets arrived - Block 2 upper - Row BB Brian Moore stand Uncovered - Hope it stays sunny

 

this is costa del medway

[saint-luco]

as i live local for this one if you adn have any questions ie pubs, parking hotels etc feel free to pm me and i will do my best for you, 1 rule for gillingham girls is only buy them a drink if their tatoos are spelled corectly

[Jack]

as i live local for this one if you adn have any questions ie pubs, parking hotels etc feel free to pm me and i will do my best for you, 1 rule for gillingham girls is only buy them a drink if their tatoos are spelled *corectly*

 

*Correctly. HTH.

[saint-luco]

*Correctly. HTH.

thanks jack been living in medway too long have I

[krissyboy31]

Sold out - 2400.

http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/page/TicketNews/0,,10280~2022122,00.html

[Wilko]

That's the last time I wait this late to book tickets for an away game so far away. £110. Pah. Real ale, anybody?

[Footballfan]

I have 1 spare ticket for this game

[saint-luco]

been waiting all season for this, at last ive got a game it will take mr 10 minutes to get to instead of a 2 hour drive or a 3 hour train journey, mates coming from woking and family from croydon to my house for a full english then onto chatham for a beer before heading to the will adams in gillingham for a few summer lightnings before the game

[dellboypete]

Due to unforeseen circumstances I can no longer go so I have an unwanted ticket.

 

Face value - £23 - Brian Moore Stand - Uncovered - Block 3 Lower - Row 48

 

PM me if interested.

[Block 5]

I have a spare.

PM me or make yourself known.

[ladysaint]

I have two spares + two train tickets anyone interested pm me.

[lambertsrightleg]

I have two spares + two train tickets anyone interested pm me.

 

Where are the train tickets from?

[ladysaint]

I think they start from Netley but we use them from Southampton.

[ladysaint]

Just one spare match ticket left now if anyone interested.

[Iowsaintsfan]

Loads available in the home end ;-)

[rolosfc]

Booked train ticket yesterday, really looking forward to this now even if there is nothing riding on it! Hopefully be as good an atmosphere and performance as Bristol Rovers.

 

Any ideas on which pub to head to from the train station, where are the majority of fans going?

 

COYR!

[Dog]

I'm looking forward to this one, now that my t-shirt has arrived.

 

[saintkiptanui]

I'm looking forward to this one, now that my t-shirt has arrived.

 

The missus has one exactly the same, it's about me as I have a touch of the gyppo in my roots.

[Dog]

The missus has one exactly the same, it's about me as I have a touch of the gyppo in my roots.

 

Living in a caravan doesn't make you a gypsie saintkipinanamohaiti.

Specki for me tufter?

[saintkiptanui]

Living in a caravan doesn't make you a gypsie saintkipinanamohaiti.

Specki for me tufter?

My great grandad grew and sold strawberrys and my great uncle sold pegs, my surname is Frankham, the king of the gypsies is called Johnny Frankham, I think I'm a bit gyppo and I have a gap tooth.