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Offline Dr_Fegg

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Away Games
« on: September 01, 2012, 09:49:21 AM »

Now my lads a little older we plan to venture out of the safety of the holte and do a few away games this year so need some recommendations.

Somewhere not too "intense" and a decent pub nearby

Thanks

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Re: Away Games
« Reply #1 on: September 01, 2012, 09:50:40 AM »
Fulham is by far the best of the away games in my view.

Offline preston28

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Re: Away Games
« Reply #2 on: September 01, 2012, 09:53:17 AM »
Wigan a safe place to go too but no pub nearby.


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Re: Away Games
« Reply #3 on: September 01, 2012, 09:55:53 AM »
I alway's found Everton and Liverpool safe places,

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Re: Away Games
« Reply #4 on: September 01, 2012, 09:57:45 AM »
Fulham is by far the best of the away games in my view.
Totally agree and good little  ground in a nice part of London. Arsenal is also friendly and away fans are treated very well there.

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Re: Away Games
« Reply #5 on: September 01, 2012, 10:04:58 AM »
Fulham far and away the nicest away trip - wander through the park alongside the river to the ground. Arsenal is also OK - bit expensive but chance for your lad to see what I think is the best modern stadium in the PL. Everton's also OK - take a wander across Stanley Park to see the home of Racist FC. Norwich was always OK when I was a lad back in the '70's but haven't been there as an away supporter yet.  The Fans Guide to Football Grounds is a decent overview of all league grounds and includes how to get there/ pubs/what it's like for away fans etc

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Re: Away Games
« Reply #6 on: September 01, 2012, 10:38:21 AM »
Wigan a safe place to go too but no pub nearby.



There's a place on Wigan Pier that's between the station and the ground, appropriately named The Orwell, that's always been quite friendly, about a 15 minute walk from the stadium perhaps longer if you've got a young 'un in tow.

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Re: Away Games
« Reply #7 on: September 01, 2012, 10:56:37 AM »
Fulham far and away the nicest away trip - wander through the park alongside the river to the ground. Arsenal is also OK - bit expensive but chance for your lad to see what I think is the best modern stadium in the PL. Everton's also OK - take a wander across Stanley Park to see the home of Racist FC. Norwich was always OK when I was a lad back in the '70's but haven't been there as an away supporter yet.  The Fans Guide to Football Grounds is a decent overview of all league grounds and includes how to get there/ pubs/what it's like for away fans etc

The Norwich fans were excellent last season.  They even let me into their equivalent of the Holte Suite, although they may have been taking pity on my girlfriend, I'd had a few too many that weekend ;).  It's a bit difficult to get to but otherwise excellent.  As stated above Fulham and Arsenal would also be good options.

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Re: Away Games
« Reply #8 on: September 01, 2012, 11:11:03 AM »
If you want a full-on football experience it's still hard to beat Liverpool.

Offline Damo70

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Re: Away Games
« Reply #9 on: September 01, 2012, 11:22:59 AM »
I'm planning to take my son to Selhurst Park soon. In the car for a midweek game. Then in future if he is misbehaving I can threaten to take him again.

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Re: Away Games
« Reply #10 on: September 01, 2012, 12:01:14 PM »
Fulham is by far the best of the away games in my view.

I'd agree with that.

The all-round package of a trip to Fulham is pretty much perfect.

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Re: Away Games
« Reply #11 on: September 01, 2012, 12:59:17 PM »
Fulham and Wigan are both decent places to bring a youngster for the reasons others have mentioned. If you're going to be travelling by train, I'd also recommend a friends and family railcard.

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Re: Away Games
« Reply #12 on: September 01, 2012, 01:15:16 PM »
Wigan a safe place to go too but no pub nearby.



Weren't some of our supporters in the Robin last season ?

That's only across the car park from the DW

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Re: Away Games
« Reply #13 on: September 01, 2012, 01:27:38 PM »
Fulham, Norwich and Arsenal are the best away days from my experience. For the London games you have the Luxury of being able to get a cheap train return, with the tube being handy if you want to visit somewhere in the capital before or after the game.

Offline levico

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Re: Away Games
« Reply #14 on: September 01, 2012, 03:26:55 PM »
Swansea I'd also good, great park and ride scheme. Fans very welcoming.

 


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