CFSFC Posted 28 February, 2012 Posted 28 February, 2012 Travel ideas for the weekend. Flights at 220 trains 70 any cheap deals knocking about leaving Friday and back on the sunday. Cheers
Saint Garrett Posted 28 February, 2012 Posted 28 February, 2012 Would like to think we'll sell out up there despite the distance. Could be a promotion party !
JRM Posted 28 February, 2012 Posted 28 February, 2012 these chaps are good for the Eastcoast line http://www.superbreak.com/promo/rail.htm we got £99 each for return trains from kings cross and 2 nights hotel in York, but they do Newcastle as well as an option. worth remembering TV games still not done for that weekend, so could get moved still.
Berkshire Saint Posted 28 February, 2012 Posted 28 February, 2012 Fair chance Sky will move this one, just hope that if they do it's 5.20 K.O. Keen to make a weekend of this in Newcastle I reckon. Pretty sure they moved Plymouth v Newcastle to a Monday night when Newcastle clinched promotion two years ago!
CFSFC Posted 28 February, 2012 Author Posted 28 February, 2012 these chaps are good for the Eastcoast line http://www.superbreak.com/promo/rail.htm we got £99 each for return trains from kings cross and 2 nights hotel in York, but they do Newcastle as well as an option. worth remembering TV games still not done for that weekend, so could get moved still. Not to bad at all that!!
JRM Posted 28 February, 2012 Posted 28 February, 2012 Not to bad at all that!! best thing about the deal is you can travel up any time other than peak 3.30-7pm so go up friday lunchtime, and on anytime back on the sunday, worth giving them a bell to see what they can offer. cost of getting to London on top though.
stkev7 Posted 29 February, 2012 Posted 29 February, 2012 We fly from LGW on the Friday and back Sunday, think we got hit for £90 each. Hotel on top of that makes it an expensive weekend, it will be well worth it though.
Jack Posted 29 February, 2012 Posted 29 February, 2012 Looking expensive. Flights from Southampton are £190, cheapest train I could find was just over £100. Looks like the cheapest option is driving. About £160 on fuel for me, makes it fairly reasonable when split between 4. Planning to drive up to Newcastle on the Friday, train back down to Middlesbrough Saturday morning, back to Newcastle for another night out then home Sunday. Couldn't care less whether it's a promotion decider (although it would be nice), it's going to be a top weekend.
This Charming Man Posted 29 February, 2012 Posted 29 February, 2012 Would like to think we'll sell out up there despite the distance. Could be a promotion party ! We could have around 5,000 up there if we wanted, so doubt we'll sell it out.
Griffo Posted 29 February, 2012 Posted 29 February, 2012 Have no idea what to do for this at the moment. Bit stuck.
Sour Mash Posted 29 February, 2012 Posted 29 February, 2012 Looking expensive. Flights from Southampton are £190, cheapest train I could find was just over £100. Looks like the cheapest option is driving. About £160 on fuel for me, makes it fairly reasonable when split between 4. Planning to drive up to Newcastle on the Friday, train back down to Middlesbrough Saturday morning, back to Newcastle for another night out then home Sunday. Couldn't care less whether it's a promotion decider (although it would be nice), it's going to be a top weekend. There's a deal already posted up on here of return train from London with 2 nights hotel for £99. Won't get a much better deal than that.
tttdcs Posted 29 February, 2012 Posted 29 February, 2012 these chaps are good for the Eastcoast line http://www.superbreak.com/promo/rail.htm we got £99 each for return trains from kings cross and 2 nights hotel in York, but they do Newcastle as well as an option. worth remembering TV games still not done for that weekend, so could get moved still. Don't say that just booked accomodation with no option to change :-(
rick1976.4.38 Posted 1 March, 2012 Posted 1 March, 2012 Have no idea what to do for this at the moment. Bit stuck. i thought you were coming up with us,train is £36 return for you
Jack Posted 1 March, 2012 Posted 1 March, 2012 There's a deal already posted up on here of return train from London with 2 nights hotel for £99. Won't get a much better deal than that. Think it's cheaper to drive. 4 of us in the car is about £40 each on fuel, which leaves £30pppn to get hotel rooms. Easily done with some change with 2 twin rooms. That £99 deal is good, but you've got the extra expense of getting to London to use it. It'll probably be quicker to drive up on the Friday anyway if we leave Southampton at 9-10. 5-6 hours depending on traffic
Sour Mash Posted 1 March, 2012 Posted 1 March, 2012 Think it's cheaper to drive. 4 of us in the car is about £40 each on fuel, which leaves £30pppn to get hotel rooms. Easily done with some change with 2 twin rooms. That £99 deal is good, but you've got the extra expense of getting to London to use it. It'll probably be quicker to drive up on the Friday anyway if we leave Southampton at 9-10. 5-6 hours depending on traffic Each to their own, you're right should save you a few quid. However, Saturday night hotels aren't cheap anywhere. Have you driven from Southampton to Newcastle before? And back with a rotten hangover? Enjoy
Jack Posted 1 March, 2012 Posted 1 March, 2012 Each to their own, you're right should save you a few quid. However, Saturday night hotels aren't cheap anywhere. Have you driven from Southampton to Newcastle before? And back with a rotten hangover? Enjoy Drove Carlisle to Southampton on a rotten hangover after a friend's wedding. Lots of stops and coffee. Most hotels are pricey but I've got no problems staying somewhere sh*t like an Etap. Only ever in there for a few hours of alcohol induced sleep
saintchrissy Posted 2 March, 2012 Posted 2 March, 2012 we will be driving up, did hartlepool midweek last season - couldnt get hotel in hartlepool so went wider afield and found better deals we stayed south of middlesbourgh and found good deals.
southamptonbairn Posted 6 March, 2012 Posted 6 March, 2012 Sky announce date of fixtures, games yet to be announced. http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12942,00.html# Hopefully with the Reading game being shown on Fri 13/4 they wont pick our game with Peterborough for the one scheduled on Monday 16/4 for those of us with travel already arranged. It's a certainty that the game with Moddlesbrough will be picked either for the 5.20 kick off on Sat or the Monday game scheduled on 23/4
stkev7 Posted 6 March, 2012 Posted 6 March, 2012 I can handle a change to 17:20 on the Saturday but if they move it to Monday night then it will f*ck everything up! Looking at the fixtures on that day, the other games that could be moved would be Leicester vs WHU and BHA vs Birmingham.
ThreeSixty Posted 6 March, 2012 Posted 6 March, 2012 I will kick off big time if they move it to Monday night.
saint_jas Posted 6 March, 2012 Posted 6 March, 2012 Waiting till Sky sort out the fixtures before I sort out trains for this one. Not too bad for me at the moment, £31 return.
oldsarum Posted 6 March, 2012 Posted 6 March, 2012 I can handle a change to 17:20 on the Saturday but if they move it to Monday night then it will f*ck everything up! Looking at the fixtures on that day, the other games that could be moved would be Leicester vs WHU and BHA vs Birmingham. Looks odds on our game will not be 3Pm kick off then If so lets hope it's 5.20 Saturday, quite fancy overnighter in either York or Leeds
ludgershallsaint Posted 12 March, 2012 Posted 12 March, 2012 Sky have TBA Championship matches that weekend according to their website. 1720 on the Saturday and 2000 on the Monday.......
This Charming Man Posted 12 March, 2012 Posted 12 March, 2012 I think we're almost certain to be on TV that weekend. Let's just hope we're the 17.20 KO on the Saturday.
JRM Posted 12 March, 2012 Posted 12 March, 2012 considering quite a few have already booked up for the weekend it is fair to say i'll go mad if it is moved to the monday. 6 weeks to go this weekend, how close will they leave it to announce i wonder. considering advance railfares go on sale 12 weeks in advance they should not be allowed to move games after that date.
ladysaint Posted 12 March, 2012 Posted 12 March, 2012 Think Cardiff play Leeds that weekend as well currently its a 1230 ko but surely that is the one more likely to be televised at 2000 hours on the Monday night, isnt it, well I hope so I have booked 18 of us in b and b for the night and paid the deposit so will be very angry if it is changed now.
This Charming Man Posted 12 March, 2012 Posted 12 March, 2012 Think Cardiff play Leeds that weekend as well currently its a 1230 ko but surely that is the one more likely to be televised at 2000 hours on the Monday night, isnt it, well I hope so I have booked 18 of us in b and b for the night and paid the deposit so will be very angry if it is changed now. Imagine the police have moved it to that time, unless that's the game the Beeb are going to show?
stevegrant Posted 12 March, 2012 Posted 12 March, 2012 Absolutely no chance the Cardiff v Leeds game will be shifted, as TCM says, it'll have been put there on police advice in the first place. Blackpool v Burnley Brighton v Birmingham City Bristol City v Barnsley Cardiff City v Leeds United Coventry City v Doncaster Rovers Hull City v Nottingham Forest Ipswich Town v Millwall Leicester City v West Ham United Middlesbrough v Southampton Peterborough United v Watford Portsmouth v Derby County Reading v Crystal Palace Pick two from the four highlighted for live coverage, I reckon.
Lets B Avenue Posted 12 March, 2012 Posted 12 March, 2012 Absolutely no chance the Cardiff v Leeds game will be shifted, as TCM says, it'll have been put there on police advice in the first place. Blackpool v Burnley Brighton v Birmingham City Bristol City v Barnsley Cardiff City v Leeds United Coventry City v Doncaster Rovers Hull City v Nottingham Forest Ipswich Town v Millwall Leicester City v West Ham United Middlesbrough v Southampton Peterborough United v Watford Portsmouth v Derby County Reading v Crystal Palace Pick two from the four highlighted for live coverage, I reckon. The fact that we are on the week before might come into it. (Straws clutched)
stevegrant Posted 12 March, 2012 Posted 12 March, 2012 The fact that we are on the week before might come into it. (Straws clutched) Likewise, but Reading are on three times in a week over Easter - Good Friday against Leeds, Tuesday at Brighton, Friday at St Mary's
This Charming Man Posted 12 March, 2012 Posted 12 March, 2012 My guess is the Beeb will want Lesta v WHU, we'll be the late Saturday KO on Sky and Brighton v Brum will be on Monday evening.
stevegrant Posted 12 March, 2012 Posted 12 March, 2012 My guess is the Beeb will want Lesta v WHU, we'll be the late Saturday KO on Sky and Brighton v Brum will be on Monday evening. Is there another BBC game that weekend? I thought they'd done their full quota of games now. I'd rather we weren't on TV as it would encourage a bigger away following, but the Saturday evening slot is the best of a bad bunch, I guess.
This Charming Man Posted 12 March, 2012 Posted 12 March, 2012 Is there another BBC game that weekend? I thought they'd done their full quota of games now. I'd rather we weren't on TV as it would encourage a bigger away following, but the Saturday evening slot is the best of a bad bunch, I guess. I just assumed they would've held one back for the business end of the season? Same here. What with it being so far away, IMO it would easily knock a 1000 or so off our following if it was on TV.
Sour Mash Posted 12 March, 2012 Posted 12 March, 2012 I just assumed they would've held one back for the business end of the season? Same here. What with it being so far away, IMO it would easily knock a 1000 or so off our following if it was on TV. Good. Cuts out all the JCLs.
JRM Posted 13 March, 2012 Posted 13 March, 2012 Saturday night it is http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10280~2656199,00.html thank God for that
Nexstar Posted 13 March, 2012 Posted 13 March, 2012 The people who were likely to drive now seem to have dropped out because it's on TV. Any supporter coaches (besides the bingo bus) going up?
saint_jas Posted 13 March, 2012 Posted 13 March, 2012 Glad this was not moved to the Monday, still going to this. Any idea when tickets go on sale?
stkev7 Posted 13 March, 2012 Posted 13 March, 2012 We've had a right touch there, I had visions of changing flights and getting shafted by Flybe in the process. 17:20 kick offs are decent, everyone half cut from an all dayer which will no doubt improve the atmosphere, just like Reading.
This Charming Man Posted 13 March, 2012 Posted 13 March, 2012 For those looking for some cheap trains and hotels, look no further than this site; http://www.superbreak.com/rail/east_coast-2.htm
RingySFC Posted 18 March, 2012 Posted 18 March, 2012 Does anyone know how many tickets we will get for this one? Hoping it reaches general sale (hanging back on booking a hotel for the Saturday until I get a ticket -so thanks in advance for any info)
Jack Posted 18 March, 2012 Posted 18 March, 2012 Tickets won't be a problem, we'll have a massive allocation if we need it
oldsarum Posted 18 March, 2012 Posted 18 March, 2012 Does anyone know how many tickets we will get for this one? Hoping it reaches general sale (hanging back on booking a hotel for the Saturday until I get a ticket -so thanks in advance for any info) I think we can get up to over 3,000 tickets with game on TV you'll have no problem getting a ticket, as loads will not go due to late Kick off I know that London Saints originally had 36 goin up, but 8 have dropped out already
View From The Top Posted 18 March, 2012 Posted 18 March, 2012 If it's the game where we could get promoted it will sellout, TV or not.
This Charming Man Posted 19 March, 2012 Posted 19 March, 2012 If it's the game where we could get promoted it will sellout, TV or not. I really, really can't see us taking 4/5,000 odd to Boro. We barely sold our ticket allocation for the Play Off Semi at Derby.
RingySFC Posted 23 March, 2012 Posted 23 March, 2012 I think we can get up to over 3,000 tickets with game on TV you'll have no problem getting a ticket, as loads will not go due to late Kick off I know that London Saints originally had 36 goin up, but 8 have dropped out already Thanks for that. Just booked the Thistle for the Saturday night (nearest Hotel to the Riverside apparently.
CFSFC Posted 25 March, 2012 Author Posted 25 March, 2012 I really, really can't see us taking 4/5,000 odd to Boro. We barely sold our ticket allocation for the Play Off Semi at Derby. Shorter notice though and midweek. Derby didn't even sell 3200 for the saturday game.
Saint_Jonny Posted 25 March, 2012 Posted 25 March, 2012 Really hoping to get to this one, will get a ticket regardless of our position if I can. Same sort of distance from me as Hull was in the week so not too bad a trip really.
Neil Posted 26 March, 2012 Posted 26 March, 2012 Is everyone who's staying up in the NE heading to Toon straight after the game? Is 'Boro too much of a ****hole to stay in on the Saturday night?
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