shaun mc Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 4 hours ago, Red Willow said: It is just from Piccadilly Station towards Eccles and Alty. They run from St Peter's Square to Old Trafford and Deansgate/Castlefield for Eccles. Cheers, I think we can get off at Oxford Rd station rather than Piccadilly, so closer to St Peters, and find somewhere else for beers. 2 of the group don't walk anywhere, so a hike from Cloudwater won't happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Willow Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 1 hour ago, shaun mc said: Cheers, I think we can get off at Oxford Rd station rather than Piccadilly, so closer to St Peters, and find somewhere else for beers. 2 of the group don't walk anywhere, so a hike from Cloudwater won't happen There is a replacement bus running from under the arches at the back of the station (near the taxi rank) to Deansgate. Don't let the fool of a bus driver convince you that the place he stops for St Peter's Square is anywhere near! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RP London Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 22 hours ago, Gomersall said: I thought those Italians were good with trains? never been as good since Mussolini was ousted.. say what you like but the trains ran on time... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolton Leyther Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 Does anyone know if it's possible to purchase tickets by telephone or in person? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratman Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 For anybody getting the tram https://tfgm.com/piccadilly-gardens-service-change 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gomersall Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 28 minutes ago, bratman said: For anybody getting the tram https://tfgm.com/piccadilly-gardens-service-change Not a great hardship. Market St is only a minute’s walk from Piccadilly Gardens. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Masked Poster Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 So despite feeling like it was the end of the world last week, I think I will go to the game after all. Might get train, might drive, it depends on getting stuff done tomorrow. Going by myself so not going to do much other than see the game (s) then go home. Yeah, shoot me for hypocrisy but there it is. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinnywinger Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 Meeting in hudds at 10,train over and a day on the razz. In the safe standing area looking forward to it but still fuming England won't be there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Masked Poster Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 Is there a pub that people are likely to be in? I will be the guy wearing a cravat and pink carnation in Wetherspoons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RP London Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 (edited) 4 hours ago, The Masked Poster said: So despite feeling like it was the end of the world last week, I think I will go to the game after all. Might get train, might drive, it depends on getting stuff done tomorrow. Going by myself so not going to do much other than see the game (s) then go home. Yeah, shoot me for hypocrisy but there it is. No, its not hypocrisy. This is a world cup final.. you should want to go no matter what. The fact you don't is not on you IMHO. This should be a massive event and we need to get to that point. I'm there with the whole family, bought 2 years ago because it's the world cup final and think my son (14) and daughter (11) should go to these events... just wish it was more of an event... Edited November 19, 2022 by RP London Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gomersall Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 8 hours ago, Skinnywinger said: Meeting in hudds at 10,train over and a day on the razz. In the safe standing area looking forward to it but still fuming England won't be there! Safe standing area? I didn’t know there was one at OT. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnM Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 (edited) For anyone staying overnight after the final, they are switching on the Christmas lights in Alderly Edge tonight. https://www.alderleyedge.com/events/detail/8708/alderley-edge-christmas-lights-switch-on Edited November 19, 2022 by JohnM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinnywinger Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 1 hour ago, Gomersall said: Safe standing area? I didn’t know there was one at OT. Yes theres a large one in one of the corners and another one behind the goal I think, it's all shown on the ticketing map. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave T Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 12 hours ago, The Masked Poster said: So despite feeling like it was the end of the world last week, I think I will go to the game after all. Might get train, might drive, it depends on getting stuff done tomorrow. Going by myself so not going to do much other than see the game (s) then go home. Yeah, shoot me for hypocrisy but there it is. Hope you enjoy it mate. It really doesn't matter what anyone thinks, and I'd be surprised if anyone was critical of you going to the match! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Masked Poster Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 4 minutes ago, Dave T said: Hope you enjoy it mate. It really doesn't matter what anyone thinks, and I'd be surprised if anyone was critical of you going to the match! Thanks. Yeah and ultimately it doesn't matter if anyone did, It's just funny how I was certain I wasn't interested in going anymore....and yet here I am. I think it's a case that Samoa will give it 100% but the Aussies will be just too good. I'm literally going to be going to the game then going home (driving) which is unusual as I enjoy having a few drinks in Manchester. But I'll still enjoy it all the same. Probably with the added bonus of not wanting a pee 10 minutes before HT. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leyther_Matt Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 11 minutes ago, Skinnywinger said: Yes theres a large one in one of the corners and another one behind the goal I think, it's all shown on the ticketing map. We’re in the corner one and for whatever reason I’ve got a weird hunch that it will be used as seating rather than standing. Just as a final flourish for most of the other stuff that’s happened in this tournament Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommygilf Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 The trains from Leeds were busy, to put it mildly, this morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipw Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 4 hours ago, Leyther_Matt said: We’re in the corner one and for whatever reason I’ve got a weird hunch that it will be used as seating rather than standing. Just as a final flourish for most of the other stuff that’s happened in this tournament It was sold as a safe standing area so that should t be the case. Also, it’s rail seating, so you can just stand and lean against the barrier if you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leyther_Matt Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 11 hours ago, philipw said: It was sold as a safe standing area so that should t be the case. Also, it’s rail seating, so you can just stand and lean against the barrier if you want. Worked fine tbf. And bloody hell if England were invited it would have been limbs everywhere 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anita Bath Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 express trains from Sheffield cancelled so the slow train was rather cosy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anita Bath Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 You wouldnt have known there was a world cup final on walking around Manchester yesterday. Nothing to tell folks what was happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnM Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 4 minutes ago, Anita Bath said: You wouldnt have known there was a world cup final on walking around Manchester yesterday. Nothing to tell folks what was happening. What would have satisfied you, especially given the final wasn't in Manchester? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gomersall Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 1 hour ago, Anita Bath said: You wouldnt have known there was a world cup final on walking around Manchester yesterday. Nothing to tell folks what was happening. To be honest it’s the same when the GF is on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Browny Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 I was on the train with Danny Brough on the way there and on the tram with John Kear coming away from the ground. A good trip for those with fond memories of the 2005 Challenge Cup final. 2 1 I can confirm 30+ less sales for Scotland vs Italy at Workington, after this afternoons test purchase for the Tonga match, £7.50 is extremely reasonable, however a £2.50 'delivery' fee for a walk in purchase is beyond taking the mickey, good luck with that, it's cheaper on the telly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pricey81 Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 Picked up my old man, drove to Sale Water Park, jumped on the Metrolink (£6.20 return for the pair of us), free parking for tram users and jumped on the tram to Trafford bar. Worked like a dream and only waited about 10mins max at the other end to get back after the trophy presentation etc. Were in the safe standing at the very back corner of the South Stand (Bobby Charlton) where it joins the East Stand - it seems this is the away section for football and everyone did stand which would be my preference anyway. I have to say we had a terrific day. I wish the women's game had been a bit tighter but no criticism there, the Aussies were just too good and the men's final was similar albeit on a lot less of a scale. Getting behind Samoa (like everyone else did) was a real buzz and I was delighted they did get over a couple of times. Their efforts after that first game have been superb this last month. As I said on here after the Warrington QF, I have loved this tournament. Finances dictated I was lucky enough to do five live games at five different venues but given unlimited money I would have done more. Some crowds maybe were disappointing but others weren't and all the games being on the BBC has meant work colleagues who don't follow the game, have done. One fella got hooked in by the Fijian hymn in their opening game v Aus, made a point of watching all their games, and was genuinely gutted at them losing late on in the QF v NZ. The upshot of this is he is coming and bringing his daughter to England v France at Warrington in April. This is a tiny sample size and is anecdotal but I do think the TV coverage has been crucial in reaching new potential fans (he is a Walsall FC season ticket holder who has never attended an RL game in person but loves sport and goes to cricket as well as football). I also realise I have drifted off topic and this may be in the wrong thread now To sum up in terms of Old Trafford though, had a great day yesterday, would definitely go safe standing again there, public transport worked well...but the PA system in the back corner of the Bobby Charlton Stand is awful. Probably the Glazers' fault that! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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