deluded pom? Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 1 minute ago, yanto said: To be honest its the getting to and getting back that concerns me more than the hotel prices (within reason) I understand they bang them up on nights like this. I dont mind paying a little over the odds as long as I can get to and from OT, within reason, especially with an eight year old in tow . The worst aspect of using the tram to get back for me is the impatient few who’ve been on the pop all day and just squeeze onto an already packed tram. Not pleasant for an adult let alone a child. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipw Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 9 minutes ago, deluded pom? said: Yes but if you are the wrong side of the city centre you still have the problem of a packed OT metro station and not enough trams. That’s why we used to stay in Sale and Altrincham. Does anyone know if the situation is the same on the metro when United are at home or do they put more trams on to cope with the extra people but we don’t get that privilege for the GF? Pretty much the same, although there does generally tend to more double length trams on a United matchday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipw Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 10 minutes ago, yanto said: To be honest its the getting to and getting back that concerns me more than the hotel prices (within reason) I understand they bang them up on nights like this. I dont mind paying a little over the odds as long as I can get to and from OT, within reason, especially with an eight year old in tow . If you end up in a hotel in town, the best bet is to wait & watch the trophy presentation (approx 8pm), walk to Salford Quays & grab a quick drink. By that point the majority will have left, so trams are pretty quiet then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 19 minutes ago, yanto said: To be honest its the getting to and getting back that concerns me more than the hotel prices (within reason) I understand they bang them up on nights like this. I dont mind paying a little over the odds as long as I can get to and from OT, within reason, especially with an eight year old in tow . Getting to Old Trafford is a doddle as long as you don't leave it until the last second. I have got the tram and even just flagged down taxi's in the past (usually just get out fairly close due to the traffic). Its the getting back which is more of an issue hence why sometimes just walk. I also echo the drunken fans comment, the last time I got the bus a drunken teenager spewed everywhere whilst we were waiting to even be allowed to move. Once the bus did finally get going it was like trying to dodge the said vomit as it gradually moved around the floor of the bus as the bus moved!! Not pleasant at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bod Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 It's going to be fun getting to and from the final as the trains are on strike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deluded pom? Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 12 minutes ago, Bod said: It's going to be fun getting to and from the final as the trains are on strike. Great. I don’t use the train often. They always do their best to put you off using them. People’s patience must be wearing thin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnM Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 1 hour ago, deluded pom? said: The metro is good to get to OT from the city centre. Getting back can be a pain though. They never seem to have enough carriages on the trams for the volume if people who use it after the match. That’s why I now either stay in the other direction (Sale, Altrincham etc.) or around Salford Quays. I personally wouldn’t attempt to go for a drink near the stadium either. The pubs nearby are usually rammed or charge for entry. I thought they also ran a fleet of buses to the city centre after the game. Used them several times. Used to be 50 pence. Do they still do that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deluded pom? Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 Just now, JohnM said: I thought they also ran a fleet of buses to the city centre after the game. Used them several times. Used to be 50 pence. Do they still do that? I think so. I have mentioned the buses in an earlier reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzzz65 Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 The tram is much too busy going to OT. We always catch the bus from Portland Street. Four or five services and not too busy if you leave town about 445pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deluded pom? Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 2 hours ago, bazzzz65 said: The tram is much too busy going to OT. We always catch the bus from Portland Street. Four or five services and not too busy if you leave town about 445pm. That obviously depends on what time you leave for OT. I’ve been on busy trams to OT to get there in good time to see the pre match entertainment but I wouldn’t say any of them were much too busy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davo5 Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Better off going for a bite to eat after the game and get a later tram back into the city centre,there is a few places on Trafford Road Matchstick Man,Frankie & Bennys and a Mexican I can’t remember the name of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man of Kent Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 19 minutes ago, Davo5 said: Better off going for a bite to eat after the game and get a later tram back into the city centre,there is a few places on Trafford Road Matchstick Man,Frankie & Bennys and a Mexican I can’t remember the name of. Chiquito. It's definitely a wise move to head to the Salford Quays area to get the tram back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red rose Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 19 hours ago, Bod said: It's going to be fun getting to and from the final as the trains are on strike. Easily sorted. Move the final to my club Leigh.Train strikes not a problem for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deluded pom? Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Just now, red rose said: Easily sorted. Move the final to my club Leigh.Train strikes not a problem for us. Don’t give them ideas rr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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