Lighthouse Posted 18 January, 2011 Share Posted 18 January, 2011 (edited) Late KO for this one. Anyone been before? I think the only time we've been there recently was that League Cup tie we lost under Burley a few years ago. Makin, Bennett et. al. Anyway, planning on going this time, what's it like? Edited 18 January, 2011 by Lighthouse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 18 January, 2011 Share Posted 18 January, 2011 I'll be there, but 20 quid for terracing is a joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Shango Posted 18 January, 2011 Share Posted 18 January, 2011 Was at the League Cup game, which was terrible. The terracing for the away end is pretty big if I remember rightly. Should make for a cracking atmosphere even if not that many Saints fans are there due to it being televised. Looking forward to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsarum Posted 18 January, 2011 Share Posted 18 January, 2011 we are paying £17 at Exeter for very poor facilities with no roof, so £20 with cover and decent facilities not to bad I'd say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGTL Posted 18 January, 2011 Share Posted 18 January, 2011 Got my tickets this morning, looking forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffo Posted 19 January, 2011 Share Posted 19 January, 2011 Getting my tickets soon and am looking forward to it. Hopefully we can make a good atmosphere infront of the Sky cameras. Won't take many there though. 1,000 at a guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 19 January, 2011 Share Posted 19 January, 2011 For anyone in two minds about doing this one I thoroughly recommend it, 1) it is one of the last great old away terraces in English football, check out some of the pics in the awayfans guide link below, it holds loads and gives you a chance to experience what it is like to stand on a proper terrace away from home for perhaps the last time, with Peterborough planning to demolish the stand at the end of the season (i say proper as compared to Exeter where we'll be a few days earlier which is just a few uncovered steps) 2) the end holds just under 4000 a chance to take a massive following, should be pay on the day so can make you decision spur of the moment, no ticket tax, would be good to get over 2000 up there 3) It can be done in under an hour from Kings Cross and the train station is only a mile from the ground. Peterborough is just out of the network railcard zone, but you can get a return to Huntingdon with 1/3rd off (network railcard) then a seperate return from Huntingdon to Peterborough. http://www.footballgroundguide.com/peterborough_united/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CitySaint Posted 19 January, 2011 Share Posted 19 January, 2011 I will be there. got tickets and booked transfer in advance, ticket and transport £40 - Bargain !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted 19 January, 2011 Share Posted 19 January, 2011 I will be there. got tickets and booked transfer in advance, ticket and transport £40 - Bargain !!! I did hotel, ticket and travel for £37. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This Charming Man Posted 20 January, 2011 Share Posted 20 January, 2011 Quality terrace, shame it will be no more after this season: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red&white56 Posted 21 January, 2011 Share Posted 21 January, 2011 Tickets arrived yesterday - haven't stood on a terrace for many years - looking forward to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffo Posted 21 January, 2011 Share Posted 21 January, 2011 Got tickets. May or may not have a smoke bomb with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100%Red&White Posted 21 January, 2011 Share Posted 21 January, 2011 The only bugger is they've only given us 500 terrace tickets and 700 seats in a separate stand and I'd imagine they're unlikely to give us any more terrace tickets until that lots sold. 1200 aint a bad turnout up there for a game live on Sky but the 500 on the terracing will be rattling around a bit. Hopefully the club will push for extra terrace all the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 21 January, 2011 Share Posted 21 January, 2011 The only bugger is they've only given us 500 terrace tickets and 700 seats in a separate stand and I'd imagine they're unlikely to give us any more terrace tickets until that lots sold. 1200 aint a bad turnout up there for a game live on Sky but the 500 on the terracing will be rattling around a bit. Hopefully the club will push for extra terrace all the same. I find this very unlikely, the game will not be all ticket and you will be able to roll up on the day and go on the terrace, for most clubs in our league they wont even worry about advanced sales. with the number of games coming up and that fact this is on sky i cant see that many travelling, but just look at the quality of that terrace above and i can't understand why anyone would not want to be there. If we manage to get promoted this season and rise to the Championship this could almost be the last time we get to see saints from an old fashioned terrace at an away game and Peterborough's plans to knock down the stand at the end of the season reminds us of that. 5.20 kick off is actually quite good i think, can spend the day travelling up, no ridiculously early starts, can watch soccer saturday with the scores coming in before our match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 21 January, 2011 Share Posted 21 January, 2011 For anyone in two minds about doing this one I thoroughly recommend it, 1) it is one of the last great old away terraces in English football, check out some of the pics in the awayfans guide link below, it holds loads and gives you a chance to experience what it is like to stand on a proper terrace away from home for perhaps the last time, with Peterborough planning to demolish the stand at the end of the season (i say proper as compared to Exeter where we'll be a few days earlier which is just a few uncovered steps) 2) the end holds just under 4000 a chance to take a massive following, should be pay on the day so can make you decision spur of the moment, no ticket tax, would be good to get over 2000 up there 3) It can be done in under an hour from Kings Cross and the train station is only a mile from the ground. Peterborough is just out of the network railcard zone, but you can get a return to Huntingdon with 1/3rd off (network railcard) then a seperate return from Huntingdon to Peterborough. http://www.footballgroundguide.com/peterborough_united/ HOw much are you paying and what route are you going by train? I had all but decided to drive as when i looked online it was £65, 3 changes and 3 1/2 hours each way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100%Red&White Posted 21 January, 2011 Share Posted 21 January, 2011 I find this very unlikely, the game will not be all ticket and you will be able to roll up on the day and go on the terrace, for most clubs in our league they wont even worry about advanced sales. with the number of games coming up and that fact this is on sky i cant see that many travelling, but just look at the quality of that terrace above and i can't understand why anyone would not want to be there. If we manage to get promoted this season and rise to the Championship this could almost be the last time we get to see saints from an old fashioned terrace at an away game and Peterborough's plans to knock down the stand at the end of the season reminds us of that. 5.20 kick off is actually quite good i think, can spend the day travelling up, no ridiculously early starts, can watch soccer saturday with the scores coming in before our match. Hopefully you're right and as you say a cracking terrace for away supporters, like a flashback to the 'good old days' in the 70s. Will be good to get a few up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 21 January, 2011 Share Posted 21 January, 2011 HOw much are you paying and what route are you going by train? I had all but decided to drive as when i looked online it was £65, 3 changes and 3 1/2 hours each way. to be fair problem coming up from Central that day as bus replacements to parkway (that might be part of your 3 1/2) . From Southampton will be faster doing M3, M25, A1M as long as those routes are ok you'll be there quickly. we have booked advanced fares out of kings cross and back on eastcoast trains, if you are thinking about that drop me a text, the trains we are booked on are available £20 return from Kings Cross at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 21 January, 2011 Share Posted 21 January, 2011 to be fair problem coming up from Central that day as bus replacements to parkway (that might be part of your 3 1/2) . From Southampton will be faster doing M3, M25, A1M as long as those routes are ok you'll be there quickly. we have booked advanced fares out of kings cross and back on eastcoast trains, if you are thinking about that drop me a text, the trains we are booked on are available £20 return from Kings Cross at the moment. yeah it's just over 2 hours to drive, which is fine, i was all up for making an early start, getting into London early and visiting a few old haunts then heading to Peterborough for about 4pm but probably will drive, have to do that another day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 21 January, 2011 Share Posted 21 January, 2011 yeah it's just over 2 hours to drive, which is fine, i was all up for making an early start, getting into London early and visiting a few old haunts then heading to Peterborough for about 4pm but probably will drive, have to do that another day. still got Orient away on a saturday with 4k tickets mate, obviously potential for that one. We'll be in Peterborough fairly early so you there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Who? Posted 23 January, 2011 Share Posted 23 January, 2011 Going to this one as it is about 45 minutes away for me. Also never been to the ground so cn tick this one off the list! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintMilesie Posted 24 January, 2011 Share Posted 24 January, 2011 HOw much are you paying and what route are you going by train? I had all but decided to drive as when i looked online it was £65, 3 changes and 3 1/2 hours each way. You can do a group save with First Capitial Connect £30 each from Soton Parkway, not sure if East Coast trains do a group save. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South City Si Posted 28 January, 2011 Share Posted 28 January, 2011 Got tickets this morning. Staying up in Norwich that weeknd so not too far, as used to live there. The terrace looks awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodds Posted 28 January, 2011 Share Posted 28 January, 2011 Got my tickets y/day. looking forward to being back on the terraces! Staying over in peterborough friday night. anyone been out there and got any recommendations on any bars/night clubs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dickyhale Posted 28 January, 2011 Share Posted 28 January, 2011 Got 2 tickets today Adult and a Junior block A upper £37.00 , maybe taking Chris with us and he said " 25 quid is dear for that shed" his words not mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_jas Posted 29 January, 2011 Share Posted 29 January, 2011 Just ordered my ticket for this match, been umming and ahhing for a couple weeks about getting a ticket. Hour ish journey for me. Should be around the £40 mark for ticket + train, so not too bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bourno Posted 29 January, 2011 Share Posted 29 January, 2011 The bingo bus leaves at 11.30. I emailed the club saying this must be a mistake seeing as the ko is 5.15. They replied and said no 11.30 is correct. Surely its no longer than 3 hours on a coach? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericofarabia Posted 30 January, 2011 Share Posted 30 January, 2011 The bingo bus leaves at 11.30. I emailed the club saying this must be a mistake seeing as the ko is 5.15. They replied and said no 11.30 is correct. Surely its no longer than 3 hours on a coach? Probably doing a few laps of the M25 to make sure you don't have anytime for pre match beers in Peterboro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffo Posted 30 January, 2011 Share Posted 30 January, 2011 Got 2 tickets today Adult and a Junior block A upper £37.00 , maybe taking Chris with us and he said " 25 quid is dear for that shed" his words not mine Why'd you go for the stand over the terrace? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 30 January, 2011 Share Posted 30 January, 2011 The bingo bus leaves at 11.30. I emailed the club saying this must be a mistake seeing as the ko is 5.15. They replied and said no 11.30 is correct. Surely its no longer than 3 hours on a coach? I am driving and according to Multimap it's 2hrs 45 mins by car. I'd imagine it'll be 3.-4hrs by coach, still means bingo bus will be there at 3pm. I hope they all bring lots of blankets and flasks of coffee to keep them warm, 2 hrs is a long time to keep warm. Bloody train was 3 1/2 hours, 3 changes and £65 quid FFS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bourno Posted 30 January, 2011 Share Posted 30 January, 2011 I am driving and according to Multimap it's 2hrs 45 mins by car. I'd imagine it'll be 3.-4hrs by coach, still means bingo bus will be there at 3pm. I hope they all bring lots of blankets and flasks of coffee to keep them warm, 2 hrs is a long time to keep warm. Bloody train was 3 1/2 hours, 3 changes and £65 quid FFS. Bingo Bus only £15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Kirkup Posted 1 February, 2011 Share Posted 1 February, 2011 Watering holes for this one? Training from Bracknell via KingsX - maybe a few in town before the 45min trip to Pborough? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red&white56 Posted 1 February, 2011 Share Posted 1 February, 2011 Have my eye on the Brewery Tap (apparently the home pub of Oakhome Ales, who brew in P'boro) or the Palmerston Arms (10 different beers on offer). However, I'm not sure of opening times as I'm not normally looking for a few beers at 3 o'clock in the afternoon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dronskisaint Posted 1 February, 2011 Share Posted 1 February, 2011 Still terrace tickets on sale today...mine on the way...looking forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_jas Posted 1 February, 2011 Share Posted 1 February, 2011 My ticket has arrived today, now to work out which train / pub I shall be getting / going to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffo Posted 2 February, 2011 Share Posted 2 February, 2011 Really looking forward to this. Hopefully we can take decent numbers up there and make a lot of noise. I'll guess at about 1,000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffo Posted 2 February, 2011 Share Posted 2 February, 2011 The only bugger is they've only given us 500 terrace tickets and 700 seats in a separate stand and I'd imagine they're unlikely to give us any more terrace tickets until that lots sold. 1200 aint a bad turnout up there for a game live on Sky but the 500 on the terracing will be rattling around a bit. Hopefully the club will push for extra terrace all the same. Never knew this. Haven't appeared to have asked for more terrace tickets so 500 on a terrace will look ****e on TV, and I doubt the atmosphere will be the best if we have so little on the terrace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintMilesie Posted 2 February, 2011 Share Posted 2 February, 2011 Never knew this. Haven't appeared to have asked for more terrace tickets so 500 on a terrace will look ****e on TV, and I doubt the atmosphere will be the best if we have so little on the terrace. Surley we will have more that 500 on the terrace, easy to get to by train, only short trip on the tube over to Kings x, then 40 mins up to Peterbo, + late KO so loads of drinking time and no rush to get up there, also you can do a group save. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Shango Posted 2 February, 2011 Share Posted 2 February, 2011 Never knew this. Haven't appeared to have asked for more terrace tickets so 500 on a terrace will look ****e on TV, and I doubt the atmosphere will be the best if we have so little on the terrace. Just because there are more fans doesn't mean the atmosphere will be better. We had 1500 odd fans at Exeter last night, yet the away end was virtually silent for most of the game. Some of the noisier away games have been where we've taken fewer fans (Like Oldham) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted 2 February, 2011 Share Posted 2 February, 2011 Just because there are more fans doesn't mean the atmosphere will be better. We had 1500 odd fans at Exeter last night, yet the away end was virtually silent for most of the game. Some of the noisier away games have been where we've taken fewer fans (Like Oldham) Thats because of the ground. Exeter no roof, spread out = no atmosphere. Last time we went to Peterborough it was easy to make an atmosphere with that tin roof! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This Charming Man Posted 2 February, 2011 Share Posted 2 February, 2011 Thats because of the ground. Exeter no roof, spread out = no atmosphere. Last time we went to Peterborough it was easy to make an atmosphere with that tin roof! Bring your megaphone along to this one, Dan. I'll bring the flares and smokebombs. SFC ULTRAS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffo Posted 2 February, 2011 Share Posted 2 February, 2011 Just because there are more fans doesn't mean the atmosphere will be better. We had 1500 odd fans at Exeter last night, yet the away end was virtually silent for most of the game. Some of the noisier away games have been where we've taken fewer fans (Like Oldham) That is true, although with such a big terrace I can see everyone spreading out more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 3 February, 2011 Share Posted 3 February, 2011 I reckon we'll still have quite a few up there, 1k+, later kick off and being on tv will always put a few people off. Pity this isn't last away game of the season or something, that would be class! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CitySaint Posted 4 February, 2011 Share Posted 4 February, 2011 Anyone drinking for a bit in and around Kings Cross before heading up? Which pub? Euston Flyer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 4 February, 2011 Share Posted 4 February, 2011 Anyone drinking for a bit in and around Kings Cross before heading up? Which pub? Euston Flyer? Flying Scotsman is comfortably the best pub around there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West End Saint Posted 4 February, 2011 Share Posted 4 February, 2011 We have a spare ticket that can be had free of charge for anybody prepared to drive back in our car any takers ? Contact 07885 200203 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CitySaint Posted 4 February, 2011 Share Posted 4 February, 2011 Flying Scotsman is comfortably the best pub around there. If you like tits with your pint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acersaint Posted 4 February, 2011 Share Posted 4 February, 2011 Good luck to all who are going tomorrow. I only live 25 miles from Peterborough but have just had a knee replacement so there is no way I could stand for 2 hours. Will watch on the telly and hopefully it will be a great performance. Really excited about the shape the team is taking. Does anyone else agree that we might finally have found a manager who will go the distance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffo Posted 4 February, 2011 Share Posted 4 February, 2011 Good luck to all who are going tomorrow. I only live 25 miles from Peterborough but have just had a knee replacement so there is no way I could stand for 2 hours. Will watch on the telly and hopefully it will be a great performance. Really excited about the shape the team is taking. Does anyone else agree that we might finally have found a manager who will go the distance? You could always buy a ticket in the away seats? That's sure to be sitting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Posted 5 February, 2011 Share Posted 5 February, 2011 Can you pay at the turnstiles ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffo Posted 5 February, 2011 Share Posted 5 February, 2011 Can you pay at the turnstiles ? Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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