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I've got my tickets (4) ...are we meeting up in a specific pub or not? The "Knights Templar" is a Wetherspoons pub right outside Templemeads Station, seems very convenient to me

Off topic slightly but City have just kicked off their derby with Cardiff, lets hope it's a feisty affair.

...here's a useful link/contact on Twitter:-

Bristol City away info:

Most trains will arrive at Bristol Temple Meads (roughly 2 miles from ground) so £8 for a taxi.

— Fulham Away Days (@FFCAwayDays) October 20, 2015

Nathan Baker (?) hamstring injury.

Thanks for that L B are you going?

Quote from: somerset cockernee on October 26, 2015, 08:17:34 PM
Thanks for that L B are you going?

...Hi Zummmerzet Cockernee, would love to go but one of my sons booked tickets for the whole family to see the new James Bond film, I hope to leave the cinema in time to hear of our win, Fulham, Licensed To Thrill, have a great day...

I've just followed the link on Twitter for updates

Quote from: Berserker on October 26, 2015, 08:24:49 PM
I've just followed the link on Twitter for updates

Beserker I do not own a mobile phone (yes I know,move into the 21st Century) so I am afraid I cannot

Quote from: SP on October 26, 2015, 07:47:34 PM
Off topic slightly but City have just kicked off their derby with Cardiff, lets hope it's a feisty affair.

so far it's mostly Bristol City and a super save from Marshall at the end of the first half to keep Cardiff in it.

The Bristol keeper is very confident incoming off his line, he's just not that great at it.  Could be something we attack.

Bristol City hit the woodwork 3 times and Cardiff miss an open goal in the last minute.......Kodja, for Bristol,  looks quite a handful.

Looking forward to this one! Anyone know of a good pub near the ground that me and my old man could catch the end of the rugby world cup final in?

Well I'm hoping to go to the Motorbike shop but that isn't much use to anybody.
Guys can any of you help Somerset & Lomotd out with pubs?

Taken from the footballgroundguide.com's overview of Ashton Gate (specifically the section on watering holes for away fans):

http://www.footballgroundguide.com/leagues/england/championship/ashton-gate-bristol-city.html#apubs-for-away-fans (http://www.footballgroundguide.com/leagues/england/championship/ashton-gate-bristol-city.html#apubs-for-away-fans)

Alex Webber recommends the Nova Scotia for away supporters by the waterfront, but adds that pubs nearer to the ground such as the Hen & Chicken and the BS3 Bar should be given a wide berth. Chris Gill a visiting Leeds United fan adds; 'Near Temple Meads station there is the Knights Templar pub, a Wetherspoons outlet, that seems friendly enough. It's a two minute walk straight ahead from the station into the Temple area and off to the left in the square'. Scott Grimwood a visiting Ipswich Town fan informs me; ' The Cottage in Baltic Wharf, is a nice pub situated on the river front and has good real ale (from the Butcombe Brewery). On my visits both set's of fan's mixed pleasantly'.  Domenic Brunetti a visiting Nottingham Forest fan informs me; 'Before kick off we were directed by a club steward to the 'Tobacco House' bar which is a five minute walk from the road behind the Atyeo stand next door to an Aldi store. On route we passed several pubs which clearly have signs saying Home Fans only. When we got in the Tobacco House we found the bar friendly and trouble free and the food was good too.'

Matt Greenslade recommends; 'The Orchard pub is about a ten minute walk from the ground at Hanover Place on Harbourside. Voted Britain's top cider pub in 2009 with a huge sampling of local brews for anyone who wants to try the infamous cloudy stuff'. This pub is listed in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide and apart from having a number of ales on offer, it also has up to 24 different ciders available. The question is though, if you visit this pub before the game, will you still make the kick off?

Nick Prince a visiting Peterborough United fan informs me; 'Visiting supporters are welcome at the Bedminster Cricket Club, which is located about a 15 minute walk away from Ashton Gate, on Clanage Road (A369). There is a bar there and you can also park at a cost of £5 per car.' Alternatively, alcohol is made available to away fans inside the ground, albeit no draught beer just plastic bottles.

I read somewhere our (sold out) allocation for this was a measly 1000.  Is that correct?

Quote from: Neil D on October 27, 2015, 10:10:23 AM
I read somewhere our (sold out) allocation for this was a measly 1000.  Is that correct?

1300

Quote from: MJG on October 27, 2015, 10:16:17 AM

Quote from: Neil D on October 27, 2015, 10:10:23 AM
I read somewhere our (sold out) allocation for this was a measly 1000.  Is that correct?

1300

Thanks.  That's not a lot for a ground with nearly 17000 capacity.

Quote from: Neil D on October 27, 2015, 10:30:48 AM

Quote from: MJG on October 27, 2015, 10:16:17 AM

Quote from: Neil D on October 27, 2015, 10:10:23 AM
I read somewhere our (sold out) allocation for this was a measly 1000.  Is that correct?

1300

Thanks.  That's not a lot for a ground with nearly 17000 capacity.

I think they are doing work on it hence the restricted number of tickets

Quote from: MJG on October 27, 2015, 10:37:31 AM

Quote from: Neil D on October 27, 2015, 10:30:48 AM

Quote from: MJG on October 27, 2015, 10:16:17 AM

Quote from: Neil D on October 27, 2015, 10:10:23 AM
I read somewhere our (sold out) allocation for this was a measly 1000.  Is that correct?

1300

Thanks.  That's not a lot for a ground with nearly 17000 capacity.

I think they are doing work on it hence the restricted number of tickets

They are rebuilding one of the stands behind one of the goals. I remember this only because last season I read an article about that end being completely open, so a guy who lived across the road set out a chair on top of his shed to watch the matches, and the supporters in the ground started singing songs about him, and then the club got in to the spirit and knocked up a "Shed End" sign :)

Here's the article.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30725883 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30725883)

And the pic.
(http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/80137000/jpg/_80137738_shedman_jmp.jpg)

Quote from: Burt on October 27, 2015, 03:22:36 PM
Here's the article.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30725883 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30725883)

Interesting link.  Thanks.  I don't wish to appear overly cynical but I'm pretty sure if that had been happening at Craven Cottage, there would have been a legal action against him. 
On a different but related issue: does the away stand have a roof or are we going to get wet?

Hello people, City fan here. Any questions and I will be happy to help.
Apologies for the restricted numbers but we are mid rebuild at the moment. A refurbished Dolman stand to the left of the away section has been joined by a shiny new South stand at the other end while the new West stand is taking shape to your right. Missing a stand does make the ground look a tad odd but it's not for long and will be worth it from next season. You are in part of the Atyeo stand which, for those of you of a certain age, is where the old open away terrace used to be. It's a 20 year old all seater stand and has everything you need.
As for 'does the away end have a roof'? Yes, we do. This is Bristol City you are playing, not the other mob and the 3 sides we currently have are very modern.
The restrictions are unfortunate but the rest of the stadium is pretty much sold out. Next season you can bring up to 4500 (if we are still here) without an issue as we will be at 27,500 capacity.
As I said, feel free to ask any questions as we haven't played you in a long time. I will do my best to answer them.

Quote from: Cider country on October 28, 2015, 11:43:20 AM
Hello people, City fan here. Any questions and I will be happy to help.
Apologies for the restricted numbers but we are mid rebuild at the moment. A refurbished Dolman stand to the left of the away section has been joined by a shiny new South stand at the other end while the new West stand is taking shape to your right. Missing a stand does make the ground look a tad odd but it's not for long and will be worth it from next season. You are in part of the Atyeo stand which, for those of you of a certain age, is where the old open away terrace used to be. It's a 20 year old all seater stand and has everything you need.
As for 'does the away end have a roof'? Yes, we do. This is Bristol City you are playing, not the other mob and the 3 sides we currently have are very modern.
The restrictions are unfortunate but the rest of the stadium is pretty much sold out. Next season you can bring up to 4500 (if we are still here) without an issue as we will be at 27,500 capacity.
As I said, feel free to ask any questions as we haven't played you in a long time. I will do my best to answer them.

Welcome to the board, and thanks for your contribution!

Now, how about a decent boozer which welcomes away supporters... Any recommendations?

Quote from: Burt on October 28, 2015, 11:45:27 AM

Quote from: Cider country on October 28, 2015, 11:43:20 AM
Hello people, City fan here. Any questions and I will be happy to help.
Apologies for the restricted numbers but we are mid rebuild at the moment. A refurbished Dolman stand to the left of the away section has been joined by a shiny new South stand at the other end while the new West stand is taking shape to your right. Missing a stand does make the ground look a tad odd but it's not for long and will be worth it from next season. You are in part of the Atyeo stand which, for those of you of a certain age, is where the old open away terrace used to be. It's a 20 year old all seater stand and has everything you need.
As for 'does the away end have a roof'? Yes, we do. This is Bristol City you are playing, not the other mob and the 3 sides we currently have are very modern.
The restrictions are unfortunate but the rest of the stadium is pretty much sold out. Next season you can bring up to 4500 (if we are still here) without an issue as we will be at 27,500 capacity.
As I said, feel free to ask any questions as we haven't played you in a long time. I will do my best to answer them.

Welcome to the board, and thanks for your contribution!

Now, how about a decent boozer which welcomes away supporters... Any recommendations?

I have pleasant but hazy recollections of The Coronation Tap.

Quote from: Holders on October 28, 2015, 11:58:46 AM

Quote from: Burt on October 28, 2015, 11:45:27 AM

Quote from: Cider country on October 28, 2015, 11:43:20 AM
Hello people, City fan here. Any questions and I will be happy to help.
Apologies for the restricted numbers but we are mid rebuild at the moment. A refurbished Dolman stand to the left of the away section has been joined by a shiny new South stand at the other end while the new West stand is taking shape to your right. Missing a stand does make the ground look a tad odd but it's not for long and will be worth it from next season. You are in part of the Atyeo stand which, for those of you of a certain age, is where the old open away terrace used to be. It's a 20 year old all seater stand and has everything you need.
As for 'does the away end have a roof'? Yes, we do. This is Bristol City you are playing, not the other mob and the 3 sides we currently have are very modern.
The restrictions are unfortunate but the rest of the stadium is pretty much sold out. Next season you can bring up to 4500 (if we are still here) without an issue as we will be at 27,500 capacity.
As I said, feel free to ask any questions as we haven't played you in a long time. I will do my best to answer them.

Welcome to the board, and thanks for your contribution!

Now, how about a decent boozer which welcomes away supporters... Any recommendations?

I have pleasant but hazy recollections of The Coronation Tap.

Ah the infamous Coronation tap. If you remember coming out of there, you weren't in there long!
While a couple of pubs right next to the ground persist with the daft 'home fans only' garbage, there are plenty of boozers within 10 minutes. The Robins on Winterstoke rd allows visiting fans and the Nova Scotia is always friendly as are the Cottage on Cumberland rd and the Tobacco Factory just up the road from the ground. We're not a bad lot so the 'home only' is silly nowadays.
Personally, if I wasn't parking in the cricket club (nice bar there), I would head for the Cottage which is on the river and a very pleasant place. There is a large sports bar at the new South stand corner but it's a bit of a hike to the away end as there's a building site in the way at the moment.
You can get a beer in the ground but I think it's the bottled rubbish in the away end.

Quote from: Cider country on October 28, 2015, 03:00:56 PM

Quote from: Holders on October 28, 2015, 11:58:46 AM

Quote from: Burt on October 28, 2015, 11:45:27 AM

Quote from: Cider country on October 28, 2015, 11:43:20 AM
Hello people, City fan here. Any questions and I will be happy to help.
Apologies for the restricted numbers but we are mid rebuild at the moment. A refurbished Dolman stand to the left of the away section has been joined by a shiny new South stand at the other end while the new West stand is taking shape to your right. Missing a stand does make the ground look a tad odd but it's not for long and will be worth it from next season. You are in part of the Atyeo stand which, for those of you of a certain age, is where the old open away terrace used to be. It's a 20 year old all seater stand and has everything you need.
As for 'does the away end have a roof'? Yes, we do. This is Bristol City you are playing, not the other mob and the 3 sides we currently have are very modern.
The restrictions are unfortunate but the rest of the stadium is pretty much sold out. Next season you can bring up to 4500 (if we are still here) without an issue as we will be at 27,500 capacity.
As I said, feel free to ask any questions as we haven't played you in a long time. I will do my best to answer them.

Welcome to the board, and thanks for your contribution!

Now, how about a decent boozer which welcomes away supporters... Any recommendations?

I have pleasant but hazy recollections of The Coronation Tap.

Ah the infamous Coronation tap. If you remember coming out of there, you weren't in there long!
While a couple of pubs right next to the ground persist with the daft 'home fans only' garbage, there are plenty of boozers within 10 minutes. The Robins on Winterstoke rd allows visiting fans and the Nova Scotia is always friendly as are the Cottage on Cumberland rd and the Tobacco Factory just up the road from the ground. We're not a bad lot so the 'home only' is silly nowadays.
Personally, if I wasn't parking in the cricket club (nice bar there), I would head for the Cottage which is on the river and a very pleasant place. There is a large sports bar at the new South stand corner but it's a bit of a hike to the away end as there's a building site in the way at the moment.
You can get a beer in the ground but I think it's the bottled rubbish in the away end.

Thanks for the recommendation...

It's got to be the Cottage, really... Sounds like a home from home  049:gif

On my walk from the city along Hotwells Road - I normally visit the Grain Barge and nearer the ground the Merchants

I was going to park in the multistory and walk down the hill to Hotwells road and along from there, it's only a mile or so I think. Is the grain barge the one opposite the SS Great Britiain?

The grain barge is indeed the one opposite the SS GB but I'm not sure if it's open at the moment as the council are dredging the entire dock. Might be worth checking if you are planning on going there.

Do away supporters get a free programme?  I don't know how common it is, but I remember getting one at Swansea a couple of seasons ago...

No. You're Londoners, therefore minted and can afford to buy one!

You're right.  But I won't.

Any tickets going spare for this? Last minute decision to go but seems too late?!


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Totally sold out at our end rweller although we aren't allowed to fill to capacity for some daft reason.
The club advertise 'sold out' but until the H & S are happy, we don't appear to be able to sell all the seats. Huge frustration at our end too! \people want to come to the game, it's 'sold out' but there will be swathes of empty seats. Very frustrating.