SFC Chris Posted 9 January, 2013 Share Posted 9 January, 2013 Any idea what kind of allocation we get and if we are likely to sell out? Doesn't look like tickets are on sale yet but hoping to come down from Glasgow for this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted 9 January, 2013 Share Posted 9 January, 2013 We can have up to 5000 which is the whole stand. Anyone that wants one will get one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangermouth Posted 10 January, 2013 Share Posted 10 January, 2013 I might be able to get to this one and a couple of other away fixtures now so signed up online. Tickets of course not available yet, but there's something about being 'eligible'. Couldn't find anything about what this is or how to qualify. Can anyone shed any light on this? In the lower leagues I'd just turn up at the away venue and pay on the day or get a ticket from them direct so never had to be concerned with this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrant Posted 10 January, 2013 Share Posted 10 January, 2013 I might be able to get to this one and a couple of other away fixtures now so signed up online. Tickets of course not available yet, but there's something about being 'eligible'. Couldn't find anything about what this is or how to qualify. Can anyone shed any light on this? In the lower leagues I'd just turn up at the away venue and pay on the day or get a ticket from them direct so never had to be concerned with this. They'll (in theory, at least - the system often has glitches that lets you get tickets even when not eligible) go on sale in the following order: 16th Jan - Season ticket holders who have been to at least one away game this season 18th Jan - All season ticket holders 21st Jan - Anyone (season ticket holder or not) who has been to at least one away game this season 23rd Jan - General sale If you've only just signed up for a customer account online, I assume you'll fall into the last category. We'll have around 5,000 tickets so you shouldn't have a problem getting a ticket, but obviously you're at the back of the queue in terms of priority. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 10 January, 2013 Share Posted 10 January, 2013 Any good train offers for this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysaint Posted 10 January, 2013 Share Posted 10 January, 2013 Anyone else staying up for the weekend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This Charming Man Posted 10 January, 2013 Share Posted 10 January, 2013 Any good train offers for this? There was the other week from London. Have a look on Virgin Trains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrant Posted 10 January, 2013 Share Posted 10 January, 2013 It can work out cheaper to book a train to Manchester Piccadilly and then pay on the day to go from there to Wigan (£3.70 or thereabouts, I think). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGTL Posted 10 January, 2013 Share Posted 10 January, 2013 Thinking about staying in either Liverpool or Blackpool for this one. The latter a bit further afield granted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 10 January, 2013 Share Posted 10 January, 2013 It can work out cheaper to book a train to Manchester Piccadilly and then pay on the day to go from there to Wigan (£3.70 or thereabouts, I think). Much cheaper. 2 x A 1 x C with a family & friends card; Stafford - Wigan (change at Crewe) direct - £48 Stafford - Manchester / Manchester - Wigan - £26 £11 for me and Dave and £4 for my nipper! Adds about 20mins out and 30mins return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevo7 Posted 11 January, 2013 Share Posted 11 January, 2013 How much will a coach cost? £25? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrant Posted 11 January, 2013 Share Posted 11 January, 2013 How much will a coach cost? £25? There or thereabouts, I'd have thought. Avensis/Princess are doing Villa for £20, so £25-30 would be about right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted 14 January, 2013 Share Posted 14 January, 2013 It can work out cheaper to book a train to Manchester Piccadilly and then pay on the day to go from there to Wigan (£3.70 or thereabouts, I think). Return from Manchester to Wigan is £8.20, takes about 40 minutes. Unless you have Railcards, in which case it comes down to around that figure - we've got five doing that journey on the day, with Network and Disabled Railcards it's working out at £17.70 for all five of us, works out at £3.54 each on average. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrant Posted 14 January, 2013 Share Posted 14 January, 2013 Return from Manchester to Wigan is £8.20, takes about 40 minutes. Unless you have Railcards, in which case it comes down to around that figure - we've got five doing that journey on the day, with Network and Disabled Railcards it's working out at £17.70 for all five of us, works out at £3.54 each on average. I only need a single from Manchester to Wigan, managed to get a decent price on the direct train back from Wigan to Euston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted 14 January, 2013 Share Posted 14 January, 2013 I only need a single from Manchester to Wigan, managed to get a decent price on the direct train back from Wigan to Euston. Single is £8 without railcard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IFHP Posted 14 January, 2013 Share Posted 14 January, 2013 Manchester to wigan is 4.10 return http://ojp.nationalrail.co.uk/service/timesandfares/Manchester/Wigan/020213/1245/dep/020213/1745/dep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 16 January, 2013 Share Posted 16 January, 2013 Only £17 return (with Railcard) from Doncaster. Bargain. Ticket bought too. Looking forward to this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysaint Posted 16 January, 2013 Share Posted 16 January, 2013 Wouldnt be surprised if this sold out seems everyone is up for this one, would be great to take 5k to Wigan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFC Chris Posted 16 January, 2013 Author Share Posted 16 January, 2013 Didn't realise we'd have to wait until the week before to order tickets. I made my young brother move the date for his 21st party so hoping don't sell out before then :-/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This Charming Man Posted 16 January, 2013 Share Posted 16 January, 2013 Wouldnt be surprised if this sold out seems everyone is up for this one, would be great to take 5k to Wigan. If we sell all 5k; I will run onto the pitch naked, take a dump in the centre circle then proceed to rub it all over my face whilst singing Play Up Pompey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintAndy14 Posted 17 January, 2013 Share Posted 17 January, 2013 If we sell all 5k; I will run onto the pitch naked, take a dump in the centre circle then proceed to rub it all over my face whilst singing Play Up Pompey. Jesus, let's hope we don't sell out then! Well up for this one - won't get much of an atmosphere going with the home fans but hopefully quite a few k of us will make a good amount of noise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 22 January, 2013 Share Posted 22 January, 2013 Anyone know when tickets are being posted out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsarum Posted 22 January, 2013 Share Posted 22 January, 2013 I've got mine and a mate in London recived his last friday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Sanchez Posted 22 January, 2013 Share Posted 22 January, 2013 Will I be able to pay on the day and get in the away end? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 22 January, 2013 Share Posted 22 January, 2013 Anyone know when tickets are being posted out? Mine arrived yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 22 January, 2013 Share Posted 22 January, 2013 Mine arrived yesterday. Got mine too now. The carrier pigeon takes time to get to Shropshire. Looking forward to this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedAndWhite91 Posted 22 January, 2013 Share Posted 22 January, 2013 I'm certain we won't sell out, but does anyone know how many we've sold? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 22 January, 2013 Share Posted 22 January, 2013 Whats the quickest way to get up there? Coming back on the Sunday, so might just drive up from Basingstoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrant Posted 22 January, 2013 Share Posted 22 January, 2013 whats the quickest way to get up there? Coming back on the sunday, so might just drive up from basingstoke. m40/m6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Sanchez Posted 22 January, 2013 Share Posted 22 January, 2013 Just phoned them and have to go through SFC for tickets, what a ballache for a non sell out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 22 January, 2013 Share Posted 22 January, 2013 m40/m6 Didn't mean that...just reread what I posted. Whats the cheapest way to get there via train? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben05 Posted 22 January, 2013 Share Posted 22 January, 2013 Didn't mean that...just reread what I posted. Whats the cheapest way to get there via train? I think I have left it a bit late to get a good deal! on Virgin from Euston return with an 16-25 rail card is around £48. Cant seem to find anything cheaper - knew I should have booked it ages ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrant Posted 22 January, 2013 Share Posted 22 January, 2013 Didn't mean that...just reread what I posted. Whats the cheapest way to get there via train? As ben05 suggests, the majority of cheap fares have probably already gone. The cheapest route will almost certainly be via London, and you might find it also involves going to Manchester first and then coming back down to Wigan. I've just had a look and you can get a single to Manchester from Euston at 09.20 for £26, and the 20.15 from Wigan direct back to Euston is also £26 single. You then get an off-peak day single from Manchester to Wigan on the day for about £4, so it's not as horrendous as I thought it might be by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlelat17 Posted 22 January, 2013 Share Posted 22 January, 2013 Planning on driving up.. Any idea on parkins other than the £5 at the ground which is great until you want to get away after the game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bwanamakubwa Posted 22 January, 2013 Share Posted 22 January, 2013 Driving up Saturday with a mate. Back Sunday after a night on the **** in Liverpool. Got a couple of spaces if that arrangement suits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrant Posted 23 January, 2013 Share Posted 23 January, 2013 Just phoned them and have to go through SFC for tickets, what a ballache for a non sell out. It's on general sale now so you should be able to get one via the SFC ticket office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey88 Posted 23 January, 2013 Share Posted 23 January, 2013 Been to a few rugby league matches here which generally have a larger attendance than football matches and I have never had a problem finding a place to park for free down one of the residential streets near the ground! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 23 January, 2013 Share Posted 23 January, 2013 As ben05 suggests, the majority of cheap fares have probably already gone. The cheapest route will almost certainly be via London, and you might find it also involves going to Manchester first and then coming back down to Wigan. I've just had a look and you can get a single to Manchester from Euston at 09.20 for £26, and the 20.15 from Wigan direct back to Euston is also £26 single. You then get an off-peak day single from Manchester to Wigan on the day for about £4, so it's not as horrendous as I thought it might be by now. Fair enough, not that bad. Will look into it. Was planning on heading up after work on Friday and staying with a mate Friday/Sat night, then coming back Sunday afternoon - Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_coxy Posted 26 January, 2013 Share Posted 26 January, 2013 Anyone any idea on pubs yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeweahscousin Posted 26 January, 2013 Share Posted 26 January, 2013 Me and my mate are in a box with 8 Wigan fans. I need the team to win and the Saints crowd to be jumping please. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 26 January, 2013 Share Posted 26 January, 2013 Looking forward to this one. Staying the friday night at 'The Crown at Worthington,' near Standish, just north of Wigan. Great inn and real ale pub. Only 40 quid or so a night as well! No idea of Pubs close to the DW Mind..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wirral saint Posted 26 January, 2013 Share Posted 26 January, 2013 Anyone any idea on pubs yet? "Simon Wright a visiting West Bromwich Albion fan informs me; 'Beside the away turnstiles is an entrance to a bar, specifically for the use of away fans. It has the usual bar, big screen television and sells pies, as well as teas and coffees. It's a great facility and welcomes families' It is know as the Marquee Bar as it resembles one inside. The traditional pub for away fans visiting the DW stadium is the Red Robin, which is only a few minutes walk away from the ground opposite the Cinema Complex. Otherwise in the centre of town is a Wetherspoons outlet called the 'Moon Under Water' which was popular with away supporters on my last visit. Also worth a visit is the award winning 'Anvil' pub, which is located next to the bus station. Both these pubs are listed in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide. Also worth a mention is the Berkeley on Wallgate (near the railway station). This fair sized pub, had a good mix of home and away supporters on my last visit, serves five ever changing real ales and shows Sky Sports on a huge screen. Otherwise alcohol is available inside the stadium. Andrew MacGregor adds; 'The Swan and Railway pub opposite North Western railway station was very welcoming. They encouraged us to put our Reading flag up in the window and were very pleasant to us all'. "Car Parking: There is a large car park at the stadium, specifically for the use of away supporters, which costs £5 per car or motorbike, £10 for mini buses and £20 for coaches. As you may expect though, there is sometimes quite a delay in getting out of this car park after the game, especially if there has been a larger than normal crowd in attendance. Make sure though that you avoid parking on the nearby Retail Park, as parking there is restricted to two hours and I have been informed of a number of fans who have ended up getting parking tickets (£50) because of this." Lifted from the Wigan site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Who? Posted 26 January, 2013 Share Posted 26 January, 2013 Can I buy tickets on the day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Posted 27 January, 2013 Share Posted 27 January, 2013 This type of game is a real reflection of our support. ****hole town, unglamorous opposition but affordable tickets and a massive 6 pointer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintAndy14 Posted 27 January, 2013 Share Posted 27 January, 2013 "Simon Wright a visiting West Bromwich Albion fan informs me; 'Beside the away turnstiles is an entrance to a bar, specifically for the use of away fans. It has the usual bar, big screen television and sells pies, as well as teas and coffees. It's a great facility and welcomes families' It is know as the Marquee Bar as it resembles one inside. The traditional pub for away fans visiting the DW stadium is the Red Robin, which is only a few minutes walk away from the ground opposite the Cinema Complex. Otherwise in the centre of town is a Wetherspoons outlet called the 'Moon Under Water' which was popular with away supporters on my last visit. Also worth a visit is the award winning 'Anvil' pub, which is located next to the bus station. Both these pubs are listed in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide. Also worth a mention is the Berkeley on Wallgate (near the railway station). This fair sized pub, had a good mix of home and away supporters on my last visit, serves five ever changing real ales and shows Sky Sports on a huge screen. Otherwise alcohol is available inside the stadium. Andrew MacGregor adds; 'The Swan and Railway pub opposite North Western railway station was very welcoming. They encouraged us to put our Reading flag up in the window and were very pleasant to us all'. "Car Parking: There is a large car park at the stadium, specifically for the use of away supporters, which costs £5 per car or motorbike, £10 for mini buses and £20 for coaches. As you may expect though, there is sometimes quite a delay in getting out of this car park after the game, especially if there has been a larger than normal crowd in attendance. Make sure though that you avoid parking on the nearby Retail Park, as parking there is restricted to two hours and I have been informed of a number of fans who have ended up getting parking tickets (£50) because of this." Lifted from the Wigan site. Cheers for the pub info Wirral saint. A few options in there. Roll on Saturday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Sanchez Posted 27 January, 2013 Share Posted 27 January, 2013 It's on general sale now so you should be able to get one via the SFC ticket office. Yes mate got mine friday sent up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrant Posted 28 January, 2013 Share Posted 28 January, 2013 Can I buy tickets on the day? Apparently not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 28 January, 2013 Share Posted 28 January, 2013 Red Robin is the closest pub then, should be a few Saints fans in there. Might have a few in the centre as well. I'm guessing it's a cab from the town centre ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enzo gambaro Posted 28 January, 2013 Share Posted 28 January, 2013 Red Robin is the closest pub then, should be a few Saints fans in there. Might have a few in the centre as well. I'm guessing it's a cab from the town centre ? Red Robin is a godawful Wacky Warehouse-type affair. Don't bother unless you've got the kids with you. Best pub by a long way is the Anvil - up the road from the station, past Last Orders and round through the churchyard. It's 15 minute's walk to the ground from there but there's another decent boozer, the Old Pear Tree, en route. I can't be arsed going to Watford so I'm giving Saints a shout instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints_is_the_south Posted 28 January, 2013 Share Posted 28 January, 2013 Checked out the Anvil online, looks a nice boozer. Arriving in Wigan about 11 so shall head there I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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