What time will the players arrive before kick off?

[Jim Bradley]

Does ayone know what time the players tend to arrive at VP before a 3pm KO? I'm taking my son and he's desperate to try to get some autographs. Let's hope it doesn't rain...

[Bad English]

Rain is not forecast. 7⁰C light cloud and light winds.

[Bad English]

So expect it to lash down after a mild tornado.

[Pat McMahon]

Darren Woolley is a good source for this as he arrives early at the ground and has a big back catalogue of photos with players and staff.

[olaftab]

Does ayone know what time the players tend to arrive at VP before a 3pm KO? I'm taking my son and he's desperate to try to get some autographs. Let's hope it doesn't rain...

I was once told they are expected to arrive 90 minutes minimum before the kick off however I have never tested that.

[Lastfootstamper]

Does ayone know what time the players tend to arrive at VP before a 3pm KO? I'm taking my son and he's desperate to try to get some autographs. Let's hope it doesn't rain...

I was once told they are expected to arrive 90 minutes minimum before the kick off however I have never tested that.

I have tested that. They were all already in. Missed 'em.

[Steve67]

About midday I believe.

[Si]

The last game I went to, my mates lad, was disappointed. The security guard told us, the players turn up early in their cars. They then jump on a coach to Bodymoor. The coach eventually comes back, but parks so close to the entrance, the players just jump off and go straight in. Most of them with their headphones on and head down, a few will wave and acknowledge you, but not one player came over to the fence to see the fans.

[Si]

https://fb.watch/iMsE67wUTE/

[Jim Bradley]

Thanks!

[Clampy]

I was going to say around 12.30 but I didn't realise they came in by coach now and go straight in, which is a shame for the young un's.

[ChicagoLion]

https://fb.watch/iMsE67wUTE/

That is piss poor.

[Risso]

https://fb.watch/iMsE67wUTE/

That is piss poor.

Really, really poor. I've just described (on the accounts thread) how they do it at Man City. Absolute night and day in terms of fan interaction, we're light years behind.

[Axl Rose]

Jesus Christ. Imagine waiting for those miserable twats. They make me look radiantly positive in comparison

Feel for the younger fans.

[FrankyH]

You’d be better off taking your lad up to Bodymoor Heath in the week ( if you can) . When my kids were younger they met lots of the players and had autographs ( all be it from a car window).