The Footie Thread

[Billysboots]

Exactly, 2nd longest journey for away fans, I thought it was a bit early, but he reckons it because of Driver’s hours etc and the stops they’ll be mandated to do.

He reckons half the blokes will turn up half cut and then continue drinking through the journey, so you then have the risk of the away fans turning up drunk.

Not a recognised supporter’s club coach, then?

 

[Swango1980]

If you live on the extremities of the country, what is genuinely the best time to have kick off when you are away at somewhere like Bournemouth?

Google maps says the journey is over 6 hours. I guess that could be over 8 hours with stops and traffic. So, you have 8 hours each way, 2 hrs at match, and maybe an hour either side minimum, for flexibility? That is 20 hrs. So, either way, you are going to be travelling in middle of night.

If it were me, I'd far rather leave early and get home early. Maybe have a nap on the bus on the way there.

Maybe others would like to leave later and get home before dawn the next day

 

[PaulMdj]

Not a recognised supporter’s club coach, then?

It’s an organised coach, ie, Official supporters branch,

He’s going on the timings they’ve been given in the email,

Return journey is booked to leave between 2:30-3:00pm and arrive back traffic/stops included approx 9:00-10:00pm tomorrow night.

 

[Bazz]

Exactly, 2nd longest journey for away fans, I thought it was a bit early, but he reckons it because of Driver’s hours etc and the stops they’ll be mandated to do.

He reckons half the blokes will turn up half cut and then continue drinking through the journey, so you then have the risk of the away fans turning up drunk.

Can't imagine much worse than being steaming on a coach for that long. Somebody is definitely blocking the toilet too.

 

[PaulMdj]

Can't imagine much worse than being steaming on a coach for that long. Somebody is definitely blocking the toilet too.

Me neither, I’d of thought alcohol would of been banned on the coach’s, but I’m sure some would just ignore that.

With that kick off time the only other choice would of been by car, but still leaving stupid times and cost a lot more or travel today and stay overnight, again, expense and time off work, no chance of trains to get there on time.

 

[Swango1980]

Would 17.30 be best for Sunderland fans? I don't think there would be a train home without an overnight stay either. And I'm guessing they'd get home by 4-5am on Sunday if they went on bus

 

[Billysboots]

I’d of thought alcohol would have been banned on the coach’s

It is, which is why I asked the question.

 

[Pin-seeker]

It’s a crazy amount of travel no matter what time it’s played.
If it’s that much of a issue,don’t go.

 

[PaulMdj]

It is, which is why I asked the question.

No idea mate, you’re probably more upto date than me.

 

[IanM]

Someone ring the Premier League and explain that not everyone has a private jet. It might come as a shock to them!

 

[Swango1980]

It’s a crazy amount of travel no matter what time it’s played.
If it’s that much of a issue,don’t go.

And even better, because of the 12.30 kick off, it'll be on the TV for anyone that doesn't want to make the journey

 

[Pin-seeker]

And even better, because of the 12.30 kick off, it'll be on the TV for anyone that doesn't want to make the journey

They obviously don’t give a about the match going fan anymore,we all know that.
But don’t cry that you’ve “had to”travel to the other side of the country at daft a clock.
Just go to the local boozer & watch it

 

[Red devil]

Chatting to a mate this afternoon, he’s going to watch Sunderland tomorrow away at B’Mouth, coach leaving at 1am as it’s a 12:30 kick off tomorrow.

Once again the PL showing they don’t care about the fans.

Have they ever?