Hands up who's coming to the Lane?

therecklessone

Right, WWM started a thread asking a good question, who's up for a home game at the Lane?

He suggested a match later in the season, and I'm all for that, but once Christmas comes around, the FA Cup starts up and Sky start rearranging fixtures it can be hard to arrange flights in advance. I got caught once last season and it cost me €200...:(

For that reason I am suggesting our home game against Charlton on 9 Dec. Its a 3pm kick off, which should suit most for flights over and as far as I can tell won't be moved for European ties or the Carling Cup. We can always travel over later in the season as well.

Tickets go on sale to members on 6 November, so I need people who are definitely interested to let me know before then. To make travel arrangements easier, I'm requesting anyone interested in travelling lets me know by Monday 15 Oct (thats four weeks from yesterday) That should guarantee you the cheapest flights and allow us to arrange money etc.

Costs should be no more than:

Flight (from Dublin) €60
Match ticket €60
Train to WHL €30

Post here if you're interested.

Hatch99

Yep sounds like it could be a good one, date etc sounds good. I will put the word out among my fellow yids. Are you planning a day trip or are you staying the night ?

Dublin Spur

Flights already booked for this one.
Day Trip

therecklessone

Shane, what flights you got booked?

Hatch, I can only do a day trip cos of work, though I imagine there'd be some support for an overnight from others. We'll see how it goes.

Dublin Spur

GOING OUT
From Dublin(DUB) to London Stansted(STN)
Sat, 09Dec06 Flight FR206 Depart DUB at 08:10 and arrive STN at 09:25


COMING BACK
From London Stansted(STN) to Dublin(DUB)
Sat, 09Dec06 Flight FR293 Depart STN at 20:15 and arrive DUB at 21:30

Robxxx7

i'd be up for this ... probably make my own way from Cork tho' ... will need to check flights out

SuprSi

Count me in!! Definitely going to this. Have flights already for the Friday night for myself and my girlfriend so if you can manage two tickets that'll be sweet. What do you reckon ticket availability will be? If it's good, my sister and her boyfriend might come along too

therecklessone

SuprSi wrote:

What do you reckon ticket availability will be? If it's good, my sister and her boyfriend might come along too

Usually I would say we'll have unlimited access to tickets because we've multiple memberships available, but I'm not too sure how much attention they pay to the name on a membership card when people are goin through the turnstiles.

John (Hatch99) used his wife's membership to get his dad in last week, he might be able to say.

Basically, if a woman can get away with using a blokes membership, you'll have no problem for yourself and your gf, and depending on demand from this forum you should be fine for the other two. Tickets should go on general sale for this either way.

Andrew 83

Although I'd love to go, unfortunatel yI have to work on the day.

Altheus

Count me in too

Hatch99

Whats the sceal ? Easy chief, I aint married yet, give me some credit lol !!
Yeah I got 2 tickets for Fulham game, got them on the main website with mine and better halves membership. Myself and the Papa went and nothing was said. He used her ticket which had Ms Bloggs on it and nothing was said. I dont think they pay much attention to the name etc on the ticket. If they did say anything, you could just make up a sob story !!
I reckon it should be handy enough to get tickets for it, there will prob be some on general sale too so just make sure your on the phone nice and early on the morning they go on sale !!

therecklessone

Hatch99 wrote:

Whats the sceal ? Easy chief, I aint married yet, give me some credit lol !!

Sorry John, assumed when you said better half that you were stuck with her and were trying to butter her up...didn't realise you could still back out...;)

slumped

sorry, can't make it.

S

therecklessone

Anyone's who is interested in this,if you're quick you can get return flights to Stansted for €25 including taxes+charges with Ryanair. Offer ends tomorrow night.

Dublin Spur is out on the 8.10am but that's not available at the cheap rate, so I booked the first flight of the day @ 6.25am. Both of us are back at 20.15pm.

€25!!! Can't beat that.

galinka

Should be able to get an all day travelcard for £10 - i did 2 weeks ago for Fulham game.

I have a season ticket i'm not using on the day - for anyone flying out of Cork maybe?

therecklessone

galinka wrote:

I have a season ticket i'm not using on the day - for anyone flying out of Cork maybe?

Kind offer Andrew, one we'll probably take up.

Running Bing

therecklessone wrote:

Kind offer Andrew, one we'll probably take up.

Im definately up for this but what are the chances Id get tickets? Myself and the bro would go(first time, never been before:o ) and Id book the flight now if I thought there was a resonable chance Id get a couple of tickets.

galinka

join the supporters club - should be able to get tickets, match opposition not that attractive, game near Christmas.
I would not book flights without tickets - often matches are changed because of clashes with Euro games.

therecklessone

Babybing wrote:

Im definately up for this but what are the chances Id get tickets? Myself and the bro would go(first time, never been before:o ) and Id book the flight now if I thought there was a resonable chance Id get a couple of tickets.

Mate, you'll get tickets. I've got two memberships available, there's a few others on here and one or two season tickets available.

I'll pop you +1 on the list, worst comes to the worst may have to try and wait for one or two tickets when they go on general sale, but they will go on general sale. Book your flights if you're interested in coming.

therecklessone

galinka wrote:

join the supporters club - should be able to get tickets, match opposition not that attractive, game near Christmas.

Membership closed for the season @ 70,000 members.

galinka wrote:

I would not book flights without tickets - often matches are changed because of clashes with Euro games.

Won't affect this fixture. We play Boro the preceeding Tuesday, its a CL week but not a Uefa Cup week.

Possible UC dates:

Group stage, Matchday 1 19.10.2006
Group stage, Matchday 2 02.11.2006
Group stage, Matchday 3 23.11.2006
Group stage, Matchday 4 29/30.11.2006
Group stage, Matchday 5 13/14.12.2006

SuprSi

Ok, definitely confirmed - 4 tickets required if at all possible. Myself, girlfriend, sister, and her boyfriend, so if they're available I'll gladly take them!!

Hatch99

Just booked flights for day trip for this game ( Charlton 9th Dec ). Sounds like there could be a good crew going. We might even get a sing-song going at the Airport

therecklessone

Right fellas, roll call for Charlton match is:

Me
Dublin Spur
Hatch99
SuprSi x4
Altheus
Babybing x2

Think thats everybody, but if I've left anyone out say so.

Myself and Dublin Spur have our STs, and I have 2 club memberships and a spare ST available for use. Can the rest of you let me know if you've access to any form of membership or not? Post yourflight details as well.

Also, anyone not going who has access to a membership or two, your help would be gratefully accepted (2 female members cards would be especially gratefully accepted)

Hatch99

Im in...going out at 8.10am, coming back at 8.15pm..Stanstead-Dublin etc..
Its myself, Papa Smurf, a mate, and another mate who's a season ticket holder !! Yid Army Yid Army...All memberships etc used up.

Running Bing

therecklessone wrote:

Babybing x2

Sorry lads think im gonna have to give this one a miss. I have an exam the following day:mad:

therecklessone

Babybing wrote:

Sorry lads think im gonna have to give this one a miss. I have an exam the following day:mad:

Sorry to hear that mate, best of luck with the exam. I'm at every home league game between now and NYE so if you fancy heading over drop me a line.

Updated list:

Me (sorted)
Dublin Spur (sorted)
Hatch99 x4 (all sorted)
SuprSi x4
Altheus

Got 3 more seats sown up, will get to work on the other two.

sikes

me and my bro are heading over to this. think we are on the 815 flight

Running Bing

therecklessone wrote:

Sorry to hear that mate, best of luck with the exam. I'm at every home league game between now and NYE so if you fancy heading over drop me a line

Yeah might do recklessone. Its sh1t like this that comes up everytime and means I havent been over yet. I made a vow to myself Id go this year and Ill bloody keep it if it means I have to swim the irish sea and walk to London.

SuprSi

Hmmm, things are not looking good for our trip to London at the moment. Our accomodation has fallen flat on its face and seeing as we're pretty skint, we are more than likely going to have to cancel.

I won't know for definite until later in the week but it's not looking good. I'll be gutted if I can't go though

Bell & Hare Yid

Evening lads, didn't realise this place existed until a few minutes ago, pleasant surprise indeed. I've been looking into going to Wigan on 26th Nov but bloody Sunday kickoffs do my nut in, makes it so much more awkward than the old Saturday 3pm timeslot. Might be changing to the Charlton match instead. In the off chance I do make it over, whereabouts do ye pop for a drink round the Lane? I'd be likely flying from Cork or Shannon so would not be on the same flights as majority here.

therecklessone

Bell & Hare Yid wrote:

Evening lads, didn't realise this place existed until a few minutes ago, pleasant surprise indeed. I've been looking into going to Wigan on 26th Nov but bloody Sunday kickoffs do my nut in, makes it so much more awkward than the old Saturday 3pm timeslot. Might be changing to the Charlton match instead. In the off chance I do make it over, whereabouts do ye pop for a drink round the Lane? I'd be likely flying from Cork or Shannon so would not be on the same flights as majority here.

Hi fella!

Not sure what our plans will be for the Charlton game, I'm the advance party on the 1st flight out of Dublin followed by the rest at 8.10. Probably have a beer at Stansted then head to N17. My guess is if breakfast is required it will be the Gilpins, then on to the Coach and Horses before a stop in the Brickies for a taste of the pre-game atmosphere. If breakfast ain't required we'll probably skip the Gilpins.

Where you thinking of flying to? If its Stansted t'will be easy to meet up.

Oh, introduce yourself! http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2054982137

jrd

Can't go lads but just a quick recommendation. Have you been to the Haringay Irish Centre near the ground? The centre is just up from White Hart Lane British Rail station and the stop to get off if coming up from Liverpool Street. Super spot for decent Guinness amongst hundreds of fellow Spurs fans. Plates of pasta for £2 ! Big screens showing whatever live match is on. Highly recommended over places around the ground.

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=pretoria+road+n17+london&ie=UTF8&z=15&ll=51.605918,-0.065746&spn=0.011301,0.042915&om=1

That link should show where it is. Essentially 2 mins from the High Road and ideal for the Paxton or West stands.

Dublin Spur

jolly wrote:

Can't go lads but just a quick recommendation. Have you been to the Haringay Irish Centre near the ground? The centre is just up from White Hart Lane British Rail station and the stop to get off if coming up from Liverpool Street. Super spot for decent Guinness amongst hundreds of fellow Spurs fans. Plates of pasta for £2 ! Big screens showing whatever live match is on. Highly recommended over places around the ground.

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=pretoria+road+n17+london&ie=UTF8&z=15&ll=51.605918,-0.065746&spn=0.011301,0.042915&om=1

That link should show where it is. Essentially 2 mins from the High Road and ideal for the Paxton or West stands.

Good call mate.
Also the only place where you can drink out of a proper glass on a match day.
I hate those fcukin plastic glasses.

WhiteWashMan

oh, bloody hell, it looks like i will be inireland for that weekend.
bloody typical!

on the other hand, i live outside london, so if people are coming across and there are tickets going, give me a shout. my saturday or sunay afternoons are always movable.

also, had a conversation with a bloke at work last night, i think i may be able to get a box at the lane for arsenal match. although, i suspect it will be full of bloody gooners

therecklessone

Right, couple of fallers so here's the final list:

Me (sorted)
Dublin Spur (sorted)
Hatch99 x4 (all sorted)
sikes x2 (all sorted)

Anyone else who is interested, I'm not around for the next week cos I'm on my travles, but I'll try and check the forum during the week. If you want a ticket, you'll need a membership for the next ten days of ticket sales.

Hatch99

Hows a goin all ? I have'nt been on for a while due to the birth of my beautiful little girl. Baby Ava is the youngest yid in Ireland.
I was just wondering what the story was with this Sat. Are people still going ? Im going over with the Father and a mate, and Im meeting another bloke over there who is going for the weekend !!

Anyone else still making the trip ?

therecklessone

Hatch99 wrote:

Hows a goin all ? I have'nt been on for a while due to the birth of my beautiful little girl. Baby Ava is the youngest yid in Ireland.

Congratulations!

You still heading on the 8.10 out of Dublin? If so, Dublin Spur is on that.

Hatch99

Cheers, Yep I certainly am...are you headin over too ?

therecklessone

Am indeed.

I'll PM you Thrusday, just off out door for Boro.

Hatch99

Sound, enjoy the game...3 points is a must..

brozio

The two dave's shall be in atendance on saturday.

Robxxx7

I'll not be there myself ..but i'll be at the Bucharest game on the Thursday

therecklessone

brozio wrote:

The two dave's shall be in atendance on saturday.

Excellent!

Haven't seen either of you in a while, what time you flying?

Dublin Spur

Nice One

heartofwhite

hello all! on the topic of getting a group to go over to a match will you be arranging one after christmas? would have gone to charlton game if i could have got the time off work. if you are going over let me know when you can because would really like to go to one as have never been. cheers!

Liam Byrne

Jeez guys, if ye got to see this one live ye picked a good 'un :notworthy:

therecklessone

Bit of a disjointed first trip over, never managed to meet Hatch and his posse but the two Daves joined us in the Olive Branch early doors for a few beers.

Great day out all round, been a while since we've seen 5 goals in the league (missed Everton and Villa, so was my first in nearly two years) but we've been due that for a long time.

Possession was close to 50/50 and they had as many chances as us, but we took ours whereas they didn't.

I've got to give the half time beers a miss, was late back for Berbs goal against Boro on Tuesday (was shuffling along my row but was side on when he hit it), and nipped down early to get a round yesterday missing Dawson's OG, late back missing Malbranque's...:D

heartofwhite wrote:

will you be arranging one after christmas? would have gone to charlton game if i could have got the time off work. if you are going over let me know when you can because would really like to go to one as have never been.

I'd liek to think there'd be a few who want to get over before seasons end mate, but I'll be at pretty much every home game from now on, you're welcome to join me at any time.

Dublin Spur has a season ticket, and so does sikes. they'll both be over pretty regularly.

therecklessone

p.s. if anyone wants to pick a game and suggest a trip, then work away.

I can get access to four memberships easy enough, plus a season ticket or two, so if you're worried about tickets either post or PM me.

Hatch99

Morning All,
Yeah didnt get to meet any of ye lads but had a great day all d same. Went straight to the high road for breakie, followed by the club shop for half an hour, followed by pints and more pints in Bell And Hare.
Great result, good performance too. Nice to see Malbranque bag, also good to see the 2 boys up tops score. Hopefully we can kick on and push right up the table.
Quick pint after game nearly caused us to miss flight but got there with minutes to spare thank god..