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Title: Blackpool away
Post by: bones. on January 20, 2011, 06:43:44 AM: I have two season tickets, mine and my daughters which we should be able to get two Blackpool tickets with on jan 24th (only two aways on them so far). We're taking one of my daughters friends with us and stopping for the weekend but at the moment i run the risk of being left outside the ground.Trying to get a ticket for the home end has proved impossible so far. If anyone who isnt going wouldnt mind helping me out with a ref number it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Title: Re: Blackpool away
Post by: PeterWithe on January 20, 2011, 10:40:14 AM: Can I get in line behind Bones for a ref with more than three aways on. Cheers,
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Post by: villajk on January 20, 2011, 03:17:38 PM: Our tickets have just come. Row bloody U and restricted view. Apparently all seats in the away end are restricted view. Great.
Title: Re: Blackpool away
Post by: frank on January 20, 2011, 03:24:55 PM: Quote from: villajk on January 20, 2011, 03:17:38 PM
Our tickets have just come. Row bloody U and restricted view. Apparently all seats in the away end are restricted view. Great.
Mine says that as well. Row EE. Is that the Holloway stand, then, with the blinkered view?
Title: Re: Blackpool away
Post by: PeterWithe on January 20, 2011, 05:12:23 PM: Quote from: villajk on January 20, 2011, 03:17:38 PM
Our tickets have just come. Row bloody U and restricted view. Apparently all seats in the away end are restricted view. Great.

Can I have yours if you don't want it then?
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Post by: Blackcountry Villa on January 20, 2011, 06:36:08 PM: Only 100 left and still on s/t holders with 3 aways this season.
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Post by: TopDeck113 on January 20, 2011, 06:40:39 PM: Friends of mine are long-standing season ticket holders at Bloomfield Park. They've got me a ticket somewhere in the home section.
Title: Re: Blackpool away
Post by: bones. on January 21, 2011, 06:01:17 AM: Any good ideas on getting into the home end anybody ?
You have to be a previous purchaser to buy them online from the Blackpool website.
Title: Re: Blackpool away
Post by: Pete3206 on January 21, 2011, 09:51:44 AM: Quote from: bones. on January 21, 2011, 06:01:17 AM
Any good ideas on getting into the home end anybody ?
You have to be a previous purchaser to buy them online from the Blackpool website.

Tricky, unless you know a Blackpool fan. Going to be a popular game this. Think they'll be Villa dotted all around the ground.
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Post by: supertommykN'iba on January 21, 2011, 10:14:19 AM: OS ticket site not even showing fixture on away tickets... must be sold out? Also, the away travel says this game is at DW Stadium, Wigan. Great information as per.
Title: Re: Blackpool away
Post by: villajk on January 21, 2011, 10:30:10 AM: Quote from: frank on January 20, 2011, 03:24:55 PM
Quote from: villajk on January 20, 2011, 03:17:38 PM
Our tickets have just come. Row bloody U and restricted view. Apparently all seats in the away end are restricted view. Great.
Mine says that as well. Row EE. Is that the Holloway stand, then, with the blinkered view?

haha, very good Frank.
Title: Re: Blackpool away
Post by: villajk on January 21, 2011, 10:34:19 AM: Quote from: PeterWithe on January 20, 2011, 05:12:23 PM
Quote from: villajk on January 20, 2011, 03:17:38 PM
Our tickets have just come. Row bloody U and restricted view. Apparently all seats in the away end are restricted view. Great.

Can I have yours if you don't want it then?

Course you can. I'll post it to you. It should arrive about 14/15 February.
Title: Re: Blackpool away
Post by: Marlon From Bearwood on January 21, 2011, 01:07:37 PM: Really looking forward to this, it will be a new ground for me to tick off (as I'm sure will be the case for a lot of Villa fans), and it will be a bit of a novelty going to an away game in a seaside resort!

Anyone know much about travelling there by train as it appears that we arrive into Blackpool South Station and leave to return from Blackpool North station, (not sure why this is?) and are they both near the ground?
Title: Re: Blackpool away
Post by: PeterWithe on January 21, 2011, 01:36:32 PM: Quote from: Marlon From Bearwood on January 21, 2011, 01:07:37 PM
Really looking forward to this, it will be a new ground for me to tick off (as I'm sure will be the case for a lot of Villa fans), and it will be a bit of a novelty going to an away game in a seaside resort!

Anyone know much about travelling there by train as it appears that we arrive into Blackpool South Station and leave to return from Blackpool North station, (not sure why this is?) and are they both near the ground?

I think we are having to change at Preston on the way there, the South station is a short walk from the ground, the North station is nearer to the town centre and tower.
Title: Re: Blackpool away
Post by: Shrek on January 21, 2011, 02:37:06 PM: Gutted I've a ST with 2 away's this season they won't let me buy a ticket till Monday.

Then she tells me there is only 27 tickets left.

So if anyone can't go, or could lend me there reference, much appreciated.
Title: Re: Blackpool away
Post by: Bent Neilsens Screamer on January 21, 2011, 02:54:53 PM: I tried my luck when purchasing tickets for the Fulham game this season by using ST references that hadn’t been renewed from last season (at a time when only ST holders could get tickets) without any problem. I’m aware that the allocation for this game is smaller but it’s always worth trying before you’re supposed to.
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Post by: Shrek on January 21, 2011, 03:01:59 PM: I have tried twice, they are being really strict!
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Post by: kiddylion on January 21, 2011, 08:11:16 PM: is there anywhere up there to have a drink?
Title: Re: Blackpool away
Post by: Shrek on January 23, 2011, 12:03:24 PM: Sold out now,

So first dibs please, on any one who can't make it.
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Post by: Clampy on January 23, 2011, 12:26:08 PM: Our tickets are restricted view as well. I've been before when Walsall played them years ago and the view was'nt great but it was standing at the time.
Title: Re: Blackpool away
Post by: Des Little on January 23, 2011, 03:19:18 PM: Can I be second in the queue behind Shrek for any spare that comes available please? Please PM if you have one going spare. Cheers
Title: Re: Blackpool away
Post by: Pete3206 on January 23, 2011, 09:13:45 PM: Would gladly take any spares for this match.
Title: Re: Blackpool away
Post by: CJ on January 24, 2011, 11:51:34 AM: Really disappointed - this was one of my 'new ground must go' games. I'm a ST holder but for financial reasons only been able to get to 2 aways so far this season. Rang today but sold out. Apparently tickets sold on a non-refundable basis too so highly unlikely to get any returns. Bugger

Off to stick pins in an effigy of David Cameron
Title: Re: Blackpool away
Post by: Blackcountry Villa on January 24, 2011, 12:34:15 PM: The whole away end is slightly restricted view. This will easily be our best away atmosphere of the season.
Title: Re: Blackpool away
Post by: CJ on January 24, 2011, 01:20:18 PM: Thanks for rubbing it in!
Title: Re: Blackpool away
Post by: villajk on January 24, 2011, 01:30:33 PM: Quote from: Blackcountry Villa on January 24, 2011, 12:34:15 PM
The whole away end is slightly restricted view. This will easily be our best away atmosphere of the season.

As was posted on page one

Why? I suspect it'll be a good atmosphere tomorrow night.

Anyway, come and introduce yourself at Blackpool, blackcountry Villa, or even tomorrow night at Wigan.
Title: Re: Blackpool away
Post by: nico2708 on January 24, 2011, 01:32:14 PM: can you pay on the gate tomorrow night???
Title: Re: Blackpool away
Post by: villajk on January 24, 2011, 01:45:59 PM: I've just heard, via Facebook, that you can.

Best to check our website or Wigan's though.
Title: Re: Blackpool away
Post by: villa `cross the mersey on January 24, 2011, 07:56:40 PM: Quote from: Blackcountry Villa on January 24, 2011, 12:34:15 PM
The whole away end is slightly restricted view. This will easily be our best away atmosphere of the season.

Why does it face the fookin sea ? :o
Title: Re: Blackpool away
Post by: vilan461 on January 24, 2011, 09:55:38 PM: am still going for the weekend---was told .
when up there just before Christmas that their home games are shown live in some pubs?
does anyone know if this is true? and if so in which pubs,?
Title: Re: Blackpool away
Post by: nico2708 on January 24, 2011, 09:59:50 PM: Quote from: vilan461 on January 24, 2011, 09:55:38 PM
am still going for the weekend---was told .
when up there just before Christmas that their home games are shown live in some pubs?
does anyone know if this is true? and if so in which pubs,?

i have heard this aswell....not found out what pubs yet tho

we are staying over on the saturday night
Title: Re: Blackpool away
Post by: vilan461 on January 24, 2011, 10:21:43 PM: Quote from: nico2708 on January 24, 2011, 09:59:50 PM
Quote from: vilan461 on January 24, 2011, 09:55:38 PM
am still going for the weekend---was told .
when up there just before Christmas that their home games are shown live in some pubs?
does anyone know if this is true? and if so in which pubs,?
i have heard this aswell....not found out what pubs yet tho

we are staying over on the saturday night
Magic nico----if you manage to discover which pubs,don,t forget to post the names, i will do the same if i find out first.
Title: Re: Blackpool away
Post by: nico2708 on January 24, 2011, 10:26:35 PM: Quote from: vilan461 on January 24, 2011, 10:21:43 PM
Quote from: nico2708 on January 24, 2011, 09:59:50 PM
Quote from: vilan461 on January 24, 2011, 09:55:38 PM
am still going for the weekend---was told .
when up there just before Christmas that their home games are shown live in some pubs?
does anyone know if this is true? and if so in which pubs,?
i have heard this aswell....not found out what pubs yet tho

we are staying over on the saturday night
Magic nico----if you manage to discover which pubs,don,t forget to post the names, i will do the same if i find out first.

no worries
Title: Re: Blackpool away
Post by: bones. on January 25, 2011, 05:46:31 AM: We're still going as well, still no joy in the home end, you need to be a 'previous purchaser' of tickets to qualify to buy any, though how you become a previous purchaser is beyond me as you need to be one to get a ticket for any game at Bloomfield rd. Might catch glimpses of the match if i sit on The Pepsi Max for two hours with a pair of binoculars. Anyone got a better plan?
Title: Re: Blackpool away
Post by: DB85 Yardley on January 26, 2011, 02:37:17 AM: Can't wait for this - driving up saturday morning, new ground with the Villa, 3 points, giving Gollum both barrels for his inbredness, staying in a 15 quid (with breakfast) grotthole, night on the piss, back home to Brum sunday evening.

Love it
Title: Re: Blackpool away
Post by: PeterWithe on January 26, 2011, 11:05:06 AM: Quote from: bones. on January 25, 2011, 05:46:31 AM
We're still going as well, still no joy in the home end, you need to be a 'previous purchaser' of tickets to qualify to buy any, though how you become a previous purchaser is beyond me as you need to be one to get a ticket for any game at Bloomfield rd. Might catch glimpses of the match if i sit on The Pepsi Max for two hours with a pair of binoculars. Anyone got a better plan?

You cant even buy them at the ground, I tried, members only.
Title: Re: Blackpool away
Post by: b23 on January 26, 2011, 11:14:42 AM: Great day out. Last time i went Brian Little and Keith Leonard tore Blackpool apart. Before the game Villa fans were playing football on the beach. Skins v. shirts and about 2000 on each side but i cant remember the result of the beach game. Villa beat the Tangerines and on the coach home shortly after the game we saw John Burridge ( who was Blackpools goalie ) walking home with his wife/girlfriend.

A great day out and no one was sick !
Title: Re: Blackpool away
Post by: Simon Ward on January 27, 2011, 10:21:43 AM: I'll take a spare if anyone has one.
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Post by: PaulTheVillan on January 27, 2011, 10:48:51 AM: Totally sold out. Balls.
Title: Re: Blackpool away
Post by: vilan461 on January 27, 2011, 11:09:04 AM: Quote from: Simon Ward on January 27, 2011, 10:21:43 AM
I'll take a spare if anyone has one.
Reckon any will be like golddust----But-- i,ll second that----will be in B,pool Sat--Mon.
Title: Re: Blackpool away
Post by: DBTW on January 27, 2011, 12:46:53 PM: Anyone got one???? im begging?????
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Post by: Pete3206 on January 28, 2011, 02:11:55 PM: Eh soft lad, anyone got ticshkets like?
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Post by: OasisVillain on January 28, 2011, 04:40:48 PM: Off topic slightly, but watching the Blackpool v Man Ure game the other evening there was a whole block of seats empty in the right side of that meccano stand where the Man U fans were. Was it empty because of their persistent standing at away games?
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Post by: neil strevens on February 01, 2011, 09:42:46 AM: 2 tickets for sale - together in Villa section, £35 each. Please PM me to arrange collection etc.
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Post by: neil strevens on February 01, 2011, 09:49:24 AM: Tickets gone !!
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Post by: Simon Ward on February 01, 2011, 10:54:50 AM: Any more ?
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Post by: vilan461 on February 01, 2011, 04:37:14 PM: any more, --more?
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Post by: Pete3206 on February 01, 2011, 10:21:17 PM: Anyone else got spares?
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Post by: DBTW on February 02, 2011, 03:42:42 PM: Just booked the Travelodge in Bloomfield Road, its brand new, with parking, £60 per room
Title: Re: Blackpool away
Post by: bertlambshank on February 02, 2011, 10:13:32 PM: Quote from: DBTW on February 02, 2011, 03:42:42 PM
Just booked the Travelodge in Bloomfield Road, its brand new, with parking, £60 per room
I'm in there as well,with no bloody ticket.......yet.
Title: Re: Blackpool away
Post by: nico2708 on February 03, 2011, 03:07:02 PM: any one found out any pubs showing it yet??
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Post by: Pete3206 on February 03, 2011, 08:38:37 PM: I've heard that a few pubs on Lytham Road show games on a Saturday to draw punters in.
Title: Re: Blackpool away
Post by: PeterWithe on February 04, 2011, 11:47:34 AM: I know of a pub showing it but I'm not going to advertise it as I want to get to the bar in decent time.

I'll PM anyone who wants the address.
Title: Re: Blackpool away
Post by: Pete3206 on February 04, 2011, 01:30:39 PM: PeterWithe - Would appreciate the address. Thanks.
Title: Re: Blackpool away
Post by: nico2708 on February 04, 2011, 02:42:37 PM: Quote from: Pete3206 on February 04, 2011, 01:30:39 PM
PeterWithe - Would appreciate the address. Thanks.

me too please Mr Withe
Title: Re: Blackpool away
Post by: Edvard Remberg on February 07, 2011, 08:04:01 AM: Just to say that any pub that can show Nordic Viasat - can show any Premier League game. They have 10 extra channels that they activate depending on how many games are on at same time. (Villastreams get his feed from there).
Title: Re: Blackpool away
Post by: vilan461 on February 07, 2011, 12:32:41 PM: i too would appreciate that address please Mr Withe---
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Post by: Kingthing on February 07, 2011, 01:26:06 PM: Couldn't find Blackpool in the away guide so thought I'd add this....

http://www.fsf.org.uk/ground-guide/cities/blackpool/blackpool/eating-and-drinking/
Title: Re: Blackpool away
Post by: Dave Cooper please on February 07, 2011, 05:49:22 PM: Quote from: Kingthing on February 07, 2011, 01:26:06 PM
Couldn't find Blackpool in the away guide so thought I'd add this....

http://www.fsf.org.uk/ground-guide/cities/blackpool/blackpool/eating-and-drinking/

There are no good pubs in Blackpool, head for The Taps in Lytham.
Title: Re: Blackpool away
Post by: Shrek on February 07, 2011, 07:35:32 PM: Gutted, I forget to check this thread, I was first dibs.

Me and a few mates are staying up there saturday, anybody know any pubs showing the game? Prefebly away fan friendly.
Title: Re: Blackpool away
Post by: The Walshmeister on February 07, 2011, 07:40:31 PM: I would never advocate this at all. But there are tickets in the home end if you behave............
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Post by: bertlambshank on February 07, 2011, 07:59:04 PM: Quote from: The Walshmeister on February 07, 2011, 07:40:31 PM
I would never advocate this at all. But there are tickets in the home end if you behave............
Still need a previous booking i'm afraid.
Title: Re: Blackpool away
Post by: bones. on February 08, 2011, 06:51:58 AM: Try this..... 08716221953... then option 3....
And beg, in anything but a midlands accent.
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Post by: Des Little on February 08, 2011, 09:17:20 PM: I'm trying everything I can to get a ticket - it's a nightmare. I'm going to keep trying though....
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Post by: adamski villa on February 12, 2011, 11:51:59 AM: Still after one last minute ticket

pleeeeeeeeeeeeeease
Title: Re: Blackpool away
Post by: Shrek on February 12, 2011, 11:57:53 AM: Does anybody know any pubs that are showing the game in Blackpool?