Saint Malc Posted 21 October, 2011 Posted 21 October, 2011 The last time we played Reading away Virgin Trains, in their wisdom, decided to put on their service with only 4 carriages and we had the most uncomfortable journey ever from Winchester (reminded me a bit of the JPT final but that time the train company didn't allow us on the train). Tomorrow we're going to go to Brockenhurst first to try and ensure a more comfortable journey.
ladysaint Posted 21 October, 2011 Posted 21 October, 2011 also going by train tomorrow only problem I had last time was getting back from the stadium to the station we were directed to the wrong bus queue.
EastleighSoulBoy Posted 21 October, 2011 Posted 21 October, 2011 Driving up with a couple of Ghana Saints. One or, maybe, two stops along the A33 for refreshments. Luuuuuverly!
Sour Mash Posted 21 October, 2011 Posted 21 October, 2011 The last time we played Reading away Virgin Trains, in their wisdom, decided to put on their service with only 4 carriages and we had the most uncomfortable journey ever from Winchester (reminded me a bit of the JPT final but that time the train company didn't allow us on the train). Tomorrow we're going to go to Brockenhurst first to try and ensure a more comfortable journey. How can it have reminded you of the JPT final?
saints_is_the_south Posted 21 October, 2011 Posted 21 October, 2011 Going via Basingstoke to avoid exactly the above, and for slightly cheaper train tickets.
COMEONYOUREDS Posted 21 October, 2011 Posted 21 October, 2011 Was on that train with you Malc, it was terrible! Are you going to 3 guineas tomorrow?
Saint Malc Posted 21 October, 2011 Author Posted 21 October, 2011 How can it have reminded you of the JPT final? Train nightmares. Alright with you mate?
Saint Malc Posted 21 October, 2011 Author Posted 21 October, 2011 Was on that train with you Malc, it was terrible! Are you going to 3 guineas tomorrow? Yeh, great atmosphere last time :-)
LGTL Posted 21 October, 2011 Posted 21 October, 2011 Also going via Basingstoke, 8 of us on two 4 groupsaves, lovely. We are getting the 10.51 out of central so a bit of an all dayer, i'll be lucky to make kick off.
Sour Mash Posted 21 October, 2011 Posted 21 October, 2011 Train nightmares. Alright with you mate? Not really, as we haven't played Reading away since the JPT final, so not sure how when on the train to Reading away you could have been reminded of the JPT final, unless you had some sort of ability to see over crowded trains in the future. Don't worry I'm just being a pedantic c**t.
Littlelat17 Posted 21 October, 2011 Posted 21 October, 2011 We're driving up in a car full... anyone know wheres best to park for a quick get away after? and preferably free?
explorer saint Posted 21 October, 2011 Posted 21 October, 2011 Have a few in the White Hart at Sherfield or the Four Horse Shoes across the road be nice to them its where I grew up then there is the Cricketers a mile down the road on the A33 then the Jekyll & Hyde and then just this side of the M4 bridge there was another boozer where you could also park from there 20 mins walk to the ground. Dont get on the duel carridgeway stay on the path!!!!!
sandwichsaint Posted 21 October, 2011 Posted 21 October, 2011 what's the shuttle buses like? what time to leave the town? how long to get back after the game?
dannysfc Posted 21 October, 2011 Posted 21 October, 2011 Am goin by Coach from Eastleigh with my Mate who I go with and I wanted to go by Train but we ended up booking the Coach instead! Bring It On! COYR !!!
LGTL Posted 21 October, 2011 Posted 21 October, 2011 Am goin by Coach from Eastleigh with my Mate who I go with and I wanted to go by Train but we ended up booking the Coach instead! Bring It On! COYR !!! Why? What possible advantage does the coach have? It's not even cheaper!
saints_is_the_south Posted 22 October, 2011 Posted 22 October, 2011 Signal failure at Basingstoke currently causing delays of up to 45 mins on the trains
alehouseboys Posted 22 October, 2011 Posted 22 October, 2011 and then just this side of the M4 bridge there was another boozer where you could also park from there 20 mins walk to the ground. Dont get on the duel carridgeway stay on the path!!!!! ...if you could remember the name of the pub and a few directions that could be a goer... ta.
dubai_phil Posted 22 October, 2011 Posted 22 October, 2011 Why? What possible advantage does the coach have? It's not even cheaper! Signal failure at Basingstoke currently causing delays of up to 45 mins on the trains Now if THAT wasn't tempting fate....
Patrick Bateman Posted 22 October, 2011 Posted 22 October, 2011 The last time we played Reading away Virgin Trains, in their wisdom, decided to put on their service with only 4 carriages and we had the most uncomfortable journey ever from Winchester (reminded me a bit of the JPT final but that time the train company didn't allow us on the train). Tomorrow we're going to go to Brockenhurst first to try and ensure a more comfortable journey. Those trains always have 4 or 5 carriages, far better would be to get a SWT service to Basingstoke and change for the First Great Western service to Reading, probably more comfortable.
Pedro Posted 22 October, 2011 Posted 22 October, 2011 Solent were quoting an hour delay, hope you all have a great game, will be watching/listening for the noise, depending upon work call outs. COYS
Kingsland Nick Posted 22 October, 2011 Posted 22 October, 2011 change for the First Great Western service to Reading, probably more comfortable. Except that they usually only have 2 carriages.
dannysfc Posted 22 October, 2011 Posted 22 October, 2011 Why? What possible advantage does the coach have? It's not even cheaper! Well am actually quite Pleased that I'm getting the Coach now with what the delays n that on the Trains atm so I think the Coach may have been a Good idea in the end! Although with the Train you can drink on it-especially for London games as well! May see you there LGTL Mate! COYR !!!
ericofarabia Posted 22 October, 2011 Posted 22 October, 2011 Well am actually quite Pleased that I'm getting the Coach now with what the delays n that on the Trains atm so I think the Coach may have been a Good idea in the end! Although with the Train you can drink on it-especially for London games as well! May see you there LGTL Mate! COYR !!! Oooops - standby for multiple traffic delays due to taffic light signals failure, over turned caravan (Skatesmuff sabotage plot to stop us looking well supported on TV) and 10 inches of snow - due to tempting fate posts!! Nearly as bad as those old clappy hand EASY smiley things!!
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