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Heroes & Villains => Heroes Discussion => Topic started by: dave.woodhall on August 09, 2011, 02:02:58 PM
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No solid news. As of now it's still on, but that's being reviewed day by day. Once a decision is made supporters will be informed.
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Cheers dave I have a ticket for the game I'm hopeing it stay's on let's just pray the riots stop.
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Well there are some nice shops to loot in west london at least. No JJB for me, I shall be bricking the windows of Prada.
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I'm currently sat in my office in Wimbledon and all stores have been closed by the police and in Kingston too. Maybe nothing will happen tonight but the intelligence police have is that it may. I can see London games being cancelled as the threat to have so many police away from the potential looting hot spots will be big at the weekend I would have guessed?
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What's the betting that if football matches do go ahead, then the idiots of the last few nights will use them as an excuse to cause even more trouble?
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I'm currently sat in my office in Wimbledon and all stores have been closed by the police and in Kingston too. Maybe nothing will happen tonight but the intelligence police have is that it may. I can see London games being cancelled as the threat to have so many police away from the potential looting hot spots will be big at the weekend I would have guessed?
I also work in Wimbledon. We were sent home at lunch time. Everything was closing up as I left to get my train.
Just the suggestion that there might be rioting in Wimbledon is unbelievable. It's not exactly the front line! Fulham isn't too far away and I can't imagine the situation is any different there. If the situation doesn't improve over the next couple of days I can't see the game going ahead.
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Gah! Wait an entire summer for football to come back and then a couple of bored kids with a box of matches ruin everything (potentially).
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Football writer Henry Winter has tweeted that he expects all London games to be postponed.
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I expect all London games to be played this weekend and I am prepared to take bets on that. Any takers?
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If by Saturday all London games to be played in broad daylight are postponed then we must be really in trouble. Can't see it happening though.
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I suppose the football authorities want to make an early decision,but a lot will depend on what happens tonight on the streets,if its anything like last night then the games could be in doubt,especially as some coppers have been working hours on end.
I imagine it'll be and all or nothing decision concerning the games in London.
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The riots are spreading across the country with people being sent home early in Birmingham and Tamworth today due to predicted riots from what I've been told. The police dont have enough resources to cover games and riots in London, so they would be neglegent to allow the games to go ahead without sufficient cover for any potential riots in the capital. Look at it this way, if you were a rioter and knew that a large portion of the police force were covering football matches, then you'd think the best day to hit the streets would be this weekend. I wouldnt at all be surprised to see the army getting dragged into this on the weekend.
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From what I've been hearing on Sky News, I doubt that any game sin London will go ahead
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If by Saturday all London games to be played in broad daylight are postponed then we must be really in trouble. Can't see it happening though.
Its not about the fear of trouble at the games, the problem is the cops may be needed elsewhere in the evening/night and have to have some rest time
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Would Fulham and Villa be classed as a low category game? Is there previous between the two?
Would that improve our chances of the game being played?
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Would Fulham and Villa be classed as a low category game? Is there previous between the two?
Would that improve our chances of the game being played?
It might depend on if the tube/rail network was at full capacity. Fans of both teams and staff have to get there. If it proves too difficult, game could be called off.
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I want the game to go on obviously, but football isn't as important as people's safety and general well being. I'd rather police be addressing the riots than be tied up at PL game that can be played at another time. It's all hands to the pump right now, and the last thing you'd want is officers that could have helped out elsewhere curbing minldess violence to have been occupied at a sporting event.
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Stopping people going to a football match is a defeat for our democracy and society, put the game on, let people go about thier business. We can not cave in to mindless violence and the health and safety activists. This is England FFS
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Stopping people going to a football match is a defeat for our democracy and society, put the game on, let people go about thier business. We can not cave in to mindless violence and the health and safety activists. This is England FFS
I kind of agree , but If they are smashing my business up on Saturday and I cant get hold of the police to help me because they are at a football game , I will be very annoyed .
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I don't think its previous that comes into it. It's more a resource problem. Very sad really
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I don't think its previous that comes into it. It's more a resource problem. Very sad really
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Premier League & Football League Statement
Tuesday 9th August 2011
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The Premier League and Football League are saddened by the recent incidents of civil unrest and the effect it is having on local communities.
We are in on-going discussions with our London-based clubs, the relevant police forces and statutory authorities, in regard to the staging of the coming weekend’s fixtures in the capital.
The Metropolitan Police has conveyed to us the dynamic nature of the current situation and with that in mind all parties will review the situation on Thursday and make a further public statement.
With the information currently available there is no reason to think any matches outside of London will be affected.
We are conscious of the need to keep fans informed of any developments and will, of course, keep them as up-to-date as possible through club, league and media channels.
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Read more: http://www.fulhamfc.com/Club/News/NewsArticles/2011/August/PremierLeagueStatement.aspx#ixzz1UZGXx8Ft
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If these vermin ruin my day out on Saturday I'll be starting a one man riot. Scumbags.
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The statement issued tonight would suggest matches in the Capital will be OFF ?
With MetPolice working 12 hr shifts and possibly more it would seem predictable sporting events will be affected -
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The statement issued tonight would suggest matches in the Capital will be OFF ?
With MetPolice working 12 hr shifts and possibly more it would seem predictable sporting events will be affected -
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wheres the statement you're referring to mate? got tickets for Saturday as a birthday pressie - may be my only game this year!
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The statement issued tonight would suggest matches in the Capital will be OFF ?
With MetPolice working 12 hr shifts and possibly more it would seem predictable sporting events will be affected -
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wheres the statement you're referring to mate? got tickets for Saturday as a birthday pressie - may be my only game this year!
Try this http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~2415291,00.html
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According to BBC News the PL will make a decision tomorrow (Thursday).
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As an ex copper I would be amazed if games in London go ahead this weekend. The officers have been working 20 hour days and will be for another day or so at least. 700 have been arrested, CCTV will lead to more arrests, the work load will be enormous.
Apart from all that, can you imagine the public reaction to a riot Saturday night, and the lack of police, because they had been policing football?
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I think the London games will be off but most of the others should be on.
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Having booked train tickets in advance I, along with many others will still travel down to London.
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The statement issued tonight would suggest matches in the Capital will be OFF ?
With MetPolice working 12 hr shifts and possibly more it would seem predictable sporting events will be affected -
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wheres the statement you're referring to mate? got tickets for Saturday as a birthday pressie - may be my only game this year!
Try this http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~2415291,00.html
That's the same statement that I heard on SkyNews earlier in the evening. It was the emphasis that no matches "outside of London" would be affected that lead be to suspect that the decision is as good as made to call the London games off.
Given last night's events across the country, I can see other cities calling games off as well.
As an earlier poster mentioned, shopkeepers shouldn't have to wait for a police response because officers are on duty at football matches or not available for night work due to having policed football during the day.
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I'm not too positive about the game going ahead although as others have said I can't get my travel refunded so going to go down anyway. Anyone know any non-league games that might be on around London that day?
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The alternative fixture list this Saturday with results prediction.
All games televised live on SKY NEWS.
Looting Scumbag Rovers 2 Liverpool 0
Manchester United 1 Arsonist City 2
Car on fire Albion 1 Aston Villa 0
Free Plasma TV Rangers 4 Arsenal 0
Chelsea 1 Lots of Nike trainers City 3
Cash machine off wall Athletic 2 Tottenham 0
Manchester City 0 Hoodie Hotspurs 3
Setting fire to wheely bins Town 5 Everton 0
Stoke City 1 Do your parents know where you are Wanderers 2
and finally.....
Police 0 Law abiding citizen 0 (..........abandoned after 3 minutes due to crowd trouble)
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I read this morning they will make a decision thursday if London matches go ahead let's hope it does there was no trouble last night in London let's hope it has stopped now.
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Can't imagine they'd be much looting there. Seem to remember there was a shop selling door knobs. How do you make a living selling just door knobs? Are door knobs a big thing in fulham?
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A freiend who works near the fire has just said it has spread to the Costco warehouse now
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Can't imagine they'd be much looting there. Seem to remember there was a shop selling door knobs. How do you make a living selling just door knobs? Are door knobs a big thing in fulham?
They looted Oxfam. But there are some big knobs in Fulham. Wonder if Mohammed has taken his statute inside??
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I hope the game goes ahead, we could do with getting back to some sort of normality.
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Calling off the matches in London and possibly elsewhere is an easy option for the police as it is to change local derbies to Sunday and/or early kick-offs. I know its the Premier League and FA who do the calling-off but they do what the police tell them.
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From a selfish point of view I hope it is off. I'd fancy our chances more in a few weeks when we're fitter and and Big 'eck has a better idea of the squad. Plus I might have a chance of going to it if it's in Sep or Oct.
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There may be a third possibility in addition to all the London PL games being called off or being on. They may look at areas and anticipated attendances which would still make the Spurs game likely to be called off but the games at Fulham and QPR could go ahead. The only sticking point there being the proximity of the two clubs.
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If all else fails on Saturday come to Brixton and enjoy some al fresco music with me. This is what was going on well into the night yesterday
http://tinypic.com/player.php?v=2hqurt5&s=7 (http://tinypic.com/player.php?v=2hqurt5&s=7)
Just don't stand if you're in the neutral end
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Having unexpectedly taken delivery of three free tickets through work, all of a sudden I'm very keen for this to go ahead.
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I don't want to tempt fate, but the rioting does seem to be dying down. So hopefully as it stopped in London first, the game should go ahead.
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Having unexpectedly taken delivery of three free tickets through work, all of a sudden I'm very keen for this to go ahead.
Looted? :-)
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Anyone know what time the decision will be made?
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Just heard that the games have been rated in terms of potential trouble. Despite our chav element, I'd imagine we'll get the green light to play on Saturday.
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Just heard that the games have been rated in terms of potential trouble. Despite our chav element, I'd imagine we'll get the green light to play on Saturday.
Fingers crossed!
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Every club has a chav element.
One day I hope they are handed in as part of some sort of scum amnesty, and used for dog food.
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Just heard that the games have been rated in terms of potential trouble. Despite our chav element, I'd imagine we'll get the green light to play on Saturday.
I reckon a game at a ground that has a neutral stand is likely to be low down on any list of potential trouble.
The only slight worry I have is travelling back across London on Saturday evening. The plan was to let the rush die down by having a couple of pints locally and then head over to Euston later. Will just have to keep a check on developments I suppose.
Any London based Villans got any idea what a Taxi would cost if things are kicking off again?
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Just heard that the games have been rated in terms of potential trouble. Despite our chav element, I'd imagine we'll get the green light to play on Saturday.
I reckon a game at a ground that has a neutral stand is likely to be low down on any list of potential trouble.
The only slight worry I have is travelling back across London on Saturday evening. The plan was to let the rush die down by having a couple of pints locally and then head over to Euston later. Will just have to keep a check on developments I suppose.
Any London based Villans got any idea what a Taxi would cost if things are kicking off again?
How many of you are there Chris?
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Just heard that the games have been rated in terms of potential trouble. Despite our chav element, I'd imagine we'll get the green light to play on Saturday.
I reckon a game at a ground that has a neutral stand is likely to be low down on any list of potential trouble.
The only slight worry I have is travelling back across London on Saturday evening. The plan was to let the rush die down by having a couple of pints locally and then head over to Euston later. Will just have to keep a check on developments I suppose.
Any London based Villans got any idea what a Taxi would cost if things are kicking off again?
How many of you are there Chris?
Four for definite, possibly meeting a couple of others after.
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http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/aston-villa-fc/2011/08/11/villa-wait-for-fixture-verdict/
The quotes from the Police seem to reinforce what Mark said earlier
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I'm meant to be flying in to Gatwick and back again saturday night. I know it's a bit of a how long is a piece of string type question, but any idea on the potential for delays getting there and back from the game? Any potential blackspots between victoria and gatwick that might result in me missing my flight?
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I can't see how we would be a high risk game, Fulham vs Villa is normally pretty low key.
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I'm meant to be flying in to Gatwick and back again saturday night. I know it's a bit of a how long is a piece of string type question, but any idea on the potential for delays getting there and back from the game? Any potential blackspots between victoria and gatwick that might result in me missing my flight?
Clapham.
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The Times are saying all London games should go ahead apart from the one at Spurs which is in serious doubt.
Let's hope they're right.
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TalkSport have just reported that the Spurs-Everton game is off.
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Any London based Villans got any idea what a Taxi would cost if things are kicking off again?
£15-20 in a minicab. £30+ in a black cab, especially if you're sitting in traffic.
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Any London based Villans got any idea what a Taxi would cost if things are kicking off again?
£15-20 in a minicab. £30+ in a black cab, especially if you're sitting in traffic.
Thanks.
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Spurs v Everton is off.
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Chris, there are a few of us crossing London after the match, I'm out in Pinner afterwards, if it is kicking off then safety in numbers might be the right thing to do.
But I think we are through the worst of it now.
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Decision expected by 6 pm according to sky news.
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Scudamore - 'We respect police decision. Other 9 fixtures looking positive'.
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Scudamore - 'We respect police decision. Other 9 fixtures looking positive'.
Fingers crossed!
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Let's hope it is only that game off.
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Scudamore's comments are now on the BBC site, and having read them I'd be very surprised if any more games are called off.
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Right, where is everyone drinking pre game?
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Right, where is everyone drinking pre game?
Plenty of good options by the river, or over the bridge into Putney.
Or The Eight Bells by the Tube if you want a sing-song whilst queuing 20 minutes at the bar.
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Right, where is everyone drinking pre game?
Plenty of good options by the river, or over the bridge into Putney.
Or The Eight Bells by the Tube if you want a sing-song whilst queuing 20 minutes at the bar.
Thats what I'm trying to avoid MFB
Nice decent pint will be good. Where are you going?
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Right, where is everyone drinking pre game?
Plenty of good options by the river, or over the bridge into Putney.
Or The Eight Bells by the Tube if you want a sing-song whilst queuing 20 minutes at the bar.
Thats what I'm trying to avoid MFB
Nice decent pint will be good. Where are you going?
Somewhere as mentioned above, but not the Eight Bells. Hopefully it will be beer garden weather.
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Right, where is everyone drinking pre game?
Wherever it is you aren't drinking! ;)
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Right, where is everyone drinking pre game?
Why ever not Barry?
Are you travelling down?
Wherever it is you aren't drinking! ;)
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Let's hope it's good news by 6pm!
I know a cracking pub with a beer garden down there. :)
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I'm meant to be flying in to Gatwick and back again saturday night. I know it's a bit of a how long is a piece of string type question, but any idea on the potential for delays getting there and back from the game? Any potential blackspots between victoria and gatwick that might result in me missing my flight?
Clapham.
Cheers jon. Hmmm, looks like I've a decision to make......
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Cameron has said they might make the KO for the other London fixtures earlier
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I heard a bit of a weird thing on Radio 5 about half an hour ago. The Spurs/Everton game is definitely off, other London PL games are likely to go ahead - and this is the weird bit - but maybe kicking off earlier! Not much notice if that proves to be the case
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I heard a bit of a weird thing on Radio 5 about half an hour ago. The Spurs/Everton game is definitely off, other London PL games are likely to go ahead - and this is the weird bit - but maybe kicking off earlier! Not much notice if that proves to be the case
You can understand the thinking, get everyone off the streets and home before evenin bwhich is when the police might be needed elsewhere.
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Yes, my immediate thinking is that seems a good compromise.
Shite for all the Villa making the trip, but as long as the trains are running early enough it makes sense.
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I heard a bit of a weird thing on Radio 5 about half an hour ago. The Spurs/Everton game is definitely off, other London PL games are likely to go ahead - and this is the weird bit - but maybe kicking off earlier! Not much notice if that proves to be the case
You can understand the thinking, get everyone off the streets and home before evenin bwhich is when the police might be needed elsewhere.
You think?
I have booked a return train at 7:30 ish, meaning I would be on the London streets a lot longer than if it were to remain a 3pm KO
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I heard a bit of a weird thing on Radio 5 about half an hour ago. The Spurs/Everton game is definitely off, other London PL games are likely to go ahead - and this is the weird bit - but maybe kicking off earlier! Not much notice if that proves to be the case
You can understand the thinking, get everyone off the streets and home before evenin bwhich is when the police might be needed elsewhere.
You think?
I have booked a return train at 7:30 ish, meaning I would be on the London streets a lot longer than if it were to remain a 3pm KO
The majority though will be home fans.
Yes, it would be an inconvenience for some of us but it's pretty minor compared with what a lot of people have had to put up with.
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I think its a great compromise, it also gives more time to have a few beers post game, which is all the better, on the river.
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All FL games in London are to go ahead as planned.
I can't see a change for ours now. And Darren Bent will be fit for the match as well.
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Travelling by train S Wales to Paddington and just when you thought it couldn't becomne more difficult the district and circle lines are closed between there and earls court !
Arrive in Paddington at 11.33 so any earlier kick off than 1, i dont think we will make it..gutted
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Football League games are as per schedule, I cant see them changing ours or QPR's either
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Let's hope it's good news by 6pm!
I know a cracking pub with a beer garden down there. :)
weather.co.uk forecasting "light rain"
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Here we go, here we go here, here we go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Huge massive monster of a game......
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It's on.
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Travelling by train S Wales to Paddington and just when you thought it couldn't becomne more difficult the district and circle lines are closed between there and earls court !
Arrive in Paddington at 11.33 so any earlier kick off than 1, i dont think we will make it..gutted
Use the Metropolitan Line or get a Bus.
The No27 Bus from Paddington(Pread St) to Hammersmith Bus Station (25mins)and change to 190, 211, 295, 220 going down Fulham Palace Road..or walk from Hammersmith; about a mile.
Metropolitan line goes all way from Paddington to Hammersmith and then catch bus, walk, or get a Taxi.
Good luck.
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It's on.
any kick off time confirmed? im working till 2 on saturday but was planning to watch on villa streams at 3, has the kick off been changed or are we still waiting?
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It's being tweeted by Dan Roan on the BBC sports feed. No mention of altered KO times. We must be mindful that things could still change but keep your fingers crossed.
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Good stuff.
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Travelling by train S Wales to Paddington and just when you thought it couldn't becomne more difficult the district and circle lines are closed between there and earls court !
Arrive in Paddington at 11.33 so any earlier kick off than 1, i dont think we will make it..gutted
Use the Metropolitan Line or get a Bus.
The No27 Bus from Paddington(Pread St) to Hammersmith Bus Station (25mins)and change to 190, 211, 295, 220 going down Fulham Palace Road..or walk from Hammersmith; about a mile.
Metropolitan line goes all way from Paddington to Hammersmith and then catch bus, walk, or get a Taxi.
Good luck.
Cheers Brian, looking at map i think you mean Hammersmith line goes all the way ?
Anyway, thats closed also.
Only way i can see is Bakerloo to Embankment then change to District line staright through to Putney bridge, about 45 mins trip. Hope Oxford circus next stop to Tottenahm court road will be ok on return leg ?
Cheers
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OK name change to line but I cannot see anything saying it is closed. Circle and District, yes, they are affected. H&C Farringdon is closed but that is well east of Padd..
27 Bus to Hammersmith; or Central Line from Oxford Circus to Shepherds Bush and then 220 or 295 down Shepherds Bush Road/Hammersmith and past ground.
You'll get there. Anyway there is no indication of change of KO time, as yet.
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So glad to see the game is still on :-)
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So glad to see the game is still on :-)
True although I might change my opinion come Saturday night! Although hopefully not.
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Kick off time remains the same.
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So glad to see the game is still on :-)
Woo hoo
Kick off time remains the same.
Double woo hoo
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Victoria's the easiest station for Putney Bridge isn't it?
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Victoria's the easiest station for Putney Bridge isn't it?
Yes, 18 minutes travel time according to the tfl website.
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Thought so. cheers. Seems like minimal dispruption. I take it all the local pubs are alright? Anyone live round there?
Looking forward to it now. Villa for the title, Beye for PFA Player of the Year, and it is definitely, positively, 100% certainly Our Year For The Cup.
Come on you useless bast Villa boys!
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Great stuff.
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http://journeyplanner.tfl.gov.uk/user/XSLT_TRIP_REQUEST2?language=en
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The Bricklayers Arms on other side of Putney Bridge, in Waterman St (200yds along Lower Richmond Road, going West on Sth side) is worth effort. Permanent Real Ale Festival.
Otherwise The Crabtree in Rainvile Road is closest to ground.
Pubs in Hammersmith are generally nondescript although many sell a good pint of Fullers, London Pride, the local Brewery.
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Thought so. cheers. Seems like minimal dispruption. I take it all the local pubs are alright? Anyone live round there?
Looking forward to it now. Villa for the title, Beye for PFA Player of the Year, and it is definitely, positively, 100% certainly Our Year For The Cup.
Come on you useless bast Villa boys!
Bless.......can't you just feel the optimism....any feelings on the economy? ;)
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The Bricklayers Arms on other side of Putney Bridge, in Waterman St (200yds along Lower Richmond Road, going West on Sth side) is worth effort. Permanent Real Ale Festival.
Otherwise The Crabtree in Rainvile Road is closest to ground.
Pubs in Hammersmith are generally nondescript although many sell a good pint of Fullers, London Pride, the local Brewery.
Don't go in the Bricklayer's. It's crap. Honest. Really. Truly. Go somewhere else. Please.
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I am trying to work this out as I am coming from Victoria. The way I see it is to get train to Clapham junction, train to West Brompton and walk? Or is it walkable from Victoria?
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I am trying to work this out as I am coming from Victoria. The way I see it is to get train to Clapham junction, train to West Brompton and walk? Or is it walkable from Victoria?
Circle / district line direct to putney bridge from victoria, non?
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Take local train from CJ to Putney High St and walk North up over Putney Bridge.
You can get to Putney from Victoria and Waterloo via CJ. You may have to change at CJ from Victoria?
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So is it still 3pm kick off or is it under review?
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I am trying to work this out as I am coming from Victoria. The way I see it is to get train to Clapham junction, train to West Brompton and walk? Or is it walkable from Victoria?
Circle / district line direct to putney bridge from victoria, non?
No circle line on Saturday, but just get a District Line westbound from Victoria. If it's not going towards Wimbledon, change at Earls Court, for one that is. Get off at Putney Bridge, follow the thousands of other Villa shirts to the ground.
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The Bricklayers Arms on other side of Putney Bridge, in Waterman St (200yds along Lower Richmond Road, going West on Sth side) is worth effort. Permanent Real Ale Festival.
Otherwise The Crabtree in Rainvile Road is closest to ground.
Pubs in Hammersmith are generally nondescript although many sell a good pint of Fullers, London Pride, the local Brewery.
Don't go in the Bricklayer's. It's crap. Honest. Really. Truly. Go somewhere else. Please.
There is always The Falcon in Clapham Junction..large old fashioned 'Nicholson's'pub with good array of beers..assuming it did not get trashed in riots, of course..I don't believe it did. Nothing wrong with the Brickie..unless it's gone downhill in last couple years and you hate real Ales. It is probably a bit small for a major 'away' contingent.. Lots of flash, expensive, bars in Putney and Fulham Broadway if that is your cuppa meat but be prepared to meet Chelsea supporters.
There is a dearth of good pubs around FFC. It is a bit like Bournville tbh.
The Duke's Head in Lwr Richmond Road overlooks the river?? You can see it from bridge. Probably see FFC from it also. Bit yuppie.!
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The Crabtree, on the Hammersmith side of the ground, is always nice. Decent mix of fans, good ale, beer garden by the river, barbecue before the game.
Been there the last few seasons, will be there on Saturday with mates.
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I'm glad it's going ahead, it's always one of the better away games, and the pubs are very good. We tried a different one to our normal one last season and it turned into a bit of song fest in there. The Eight Bells looked a bit naff though.
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Yeah, don't go in The Bricklayers, it's shite.
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Bricklayers is a horrible pub. Really wouldn't recommend going anywhere near there, it's gone downhill since a few years ago.
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The Bricklayers Arms on other side of Putney Bridge, in Waterman St (200yds along Lower Richmond Road, going West on Sth side) is worth effort. Permanent Real Ale Festival.
Otherwise The Crabtree in Rainvile Road is closest to ground.
Pubs in Hammersmith are generally nondescript although many sell a good pint of Fullers, London Pride, the local Brewery.
Don't go in the Bricklayer's. It's crap. Honest. Really. Truly. Go somewhere else. Please.
The rioters smashed it up, honest. It's now the Brickedlayer's.
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Duke's Head was always my pub-of-choice on the south side; on the river opposite Craven Cottage. Just wish I was going to be there on Saturday.
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OK, I agree leave the Brickie's alone..go smash up the Duke's Head.
Sorry I mentioned it.
Crabtree Arms it is then!!
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The Bricklayers Arms on other side of Putney Bridge, in Waterman St (200yds along Lower Richmond Road, going West on Sth side) is worth effort. Permanent Real Ale Festival.
Otherwise The Crabtree in Rainvile Road is closest to ground.
Pubs in Hammersmith are generally nondescript although many sell a good pint of Fullers, London Pride, the local Brewery.
Don't go in the Bricklayer's. It's crap. Honest. Really. Truly. Go somewhere else. Please.
It's not that bad. Bloody spoiled for pubs you Northerners, sorry Black-countriers.
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I see that the 'Nam v Swindon game is now back on after late night police consultations.
It would have been a bit of an embarrassment to the authorities if the only game called of on the weekend, other than Spurs, was in Cheltenham.... home of GCHQ
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Travelling by train S Wales to Paddington and just when you thought it couldn't becomne more difficult the district and circle lines are closed between there and earls court !
Arrive in Paddington at 11.33 so any earlier kick off than 1, i dont think we will make it..gutted
I'm glad that you posted this.
I was doing a bit of research to find you an alternative route and only then found out that the District/Circle from Paddington to Hammersmith is closed as well.
I was planning to drive up early, park in Hammersmith and tube up to Shepherds Bush for the morning. I guess that I'll have to re-think my plans.
As for your own situation, sorry mate but after looking at the TFL website, you're stuffed. Its going to be complicated, whatever you decide to do.
Are you committed to the train ?
If not, M4/A4 to Hammersmith and then walking (foot might be faster than the bus) could be a better option
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Meet you in the bricklayers at 12 then Dave ;)
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The The Cross Keys, Lawrence Street just off Chelsea Embankment booked for lunch.
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We'll probably just go to the Rocket, standard (ie crap) wetherspoon's but right by the river with a beer garden and very close to the bridge for the stroll to the ground.