Back in 94 me and my mates drove up from our flat in Euston and parked in a nearby random school that had parking for a fiver in their playground. Getting out of the car and my mum and dad parked in the space next to us having travelled up from Dartford.
Am sure there will be loads of places for the drivers to park this time.
The Deansgate area (where that Premier Inn is) seems to have tons of pubs. And you can get a tram (red line) to Wharfside which takes 8 mins and is a 5 min walk to Old Trafford.
If it helps for those looking for cheap train tickets I have booked LNER from Kings Cross to Leeds and then onward journey through Northern Rail from Leeds to Manchester. 3 hours rather than 2 direct from London but £61 in total return.
Also booked Premier Inn in Deasgate for £33 per person (sharing a room) including breakfast but that was a few days ago so not sure what the rates are now.
If it helps for those looking for cheap train tickets I have booked LNER from Kings Cross to Leeds and then onward journey through Northern Rail from Leeds to Manchester. 3 hours rather than 2 direct from London but £61 in total return.
Also booked Premier Inn in Deasgate for £33 per person (sharing a room) including breakfast but that was a few days ago so not sure what the rates are now.
Christ your be lucky if that northern rail train turns up. I have used it about 5 times in the last year and every time at least in one direction the train has been cancelled.
We usually drive to matches but unsure whether to do so this time.
We haven't purchased Rail Cards since our season long venture into train travel a few seasons ago so wondering what's the best way to see what's available at this stage.
I shall be sharing the driving with my son and driving back after the game. Just need to find out the best place to park mid afternoon time. Any Ideas?
Any game at the Valley these days and reasons for non attendance can be anything from don't have the money, can't park, live too far away now, team is crap, cost of living crisis, Christmas, have kids to look after....................
Game at Old Trafford, midweek 2 weeks after Christmas break .....................
You have the opportunity to see us be shit at home, every other week. Might be another 2 decades before we get battered at Old Trafford again.
I have seen us there a few times, going to give this one a miss.
We usually drive to matches but unsure whether to do so this time.
We haven't purchased Rail Cards since our season long venture into train travel a few seasons ago so wondering what's the best way to see what's available at this stage.
Any advice would be gratefully received.
BTW we do have accommodation sorted.
2 of our group have senior travel cards @Fanny Fanackapan and I booked for all of us this afternoon. Costs were £26 up (on the 10.53 from Euston) and £29.50 return on the Wednesday on the 10.15 from Manc Piccadilly. Just did it through Trainline, so have all the tickets on my phone wallet now. You can collect at station if you prefer.
Anyone got a spare place in their car for me please? I’m in Orpington but, of course, will drive to you locally. Happy to contribute towards fuel costs etc. I had looked at trains but return to/from home is coming in over £100 now and comes with the ‘rush’ factor after the game.
I can’t see us shifting more than 7000 when we couldn’t get that many for Brighton at home
I think you're underestimating the 'big game' mentality of many fans, everyone comes out for a game like this. We took 10k to Old Trafford in 1994 when we weren't even averaging that for home games. How did we take 35k+ to Wembley?
It's also 15 years since we played there so whilst many older fans will have been there before, you will have a generation of fans (probably anyone 21 or under) who've never been.
If you are looking for a cheap overnight stay, There are still around 3 Travelodges in Manchester for as little as £25, about 6 Premier Inns and 4 Ibis in the £50-60 range still with rooms. Very reasonable if sharing
If you are looking for a cheap overnight stay, There are still around 3 Travelodges in Manchester for as little as £25, about 6 Premier Inns and 4 Ibis in the £50-60 range still with rooms. Very reasonable if sharing
The easyhotel is £40 for a twin too and relatively central
If you are looking for a cheap overnight stay, There are still around 3 Travelodges in Manchester for as little as £25, about 6 Premier Inns and 4 Ibis in the £50-60 range still with rooms. Very reasonable if sharing
The easyhotel is £40 for a twin too and relatively central
If you are looking for a cheap overnight stay, There are still around 3 Travelodges in Manchester for as little as £25, about 6 Premier Inns and 4 Ibis in the £50-60 range still with rooms. Very reasonable if sharing
The easyhotel is £40 for a twin too and relatively central
Unlikely to have a window!
And if it’s anything like the airline the “Manchester” hotel is probably in Scotland!
Definitely a big latent demand, as with lots of clubs I think, everyone takes loads to Wembley. No harm in it, and some will come back for more punishment at home games. Hopefully the data will be kept and used properly, I'd imagine there would be scope for 'you came to old Trafford, now come to Wycombe at home' or something. But this means having emails and mobiles and address data to do effectively.
Train and hotel booked. Reserved Tuesday and Wednesday nights in Salford Quays, wanted one more room today not a chance all rooms taken. 12.30 out of Euston…first tin to be opened at 12.31…
@WhenIwasLittleBoy I reserved two rooms at the Salford Quays Travelodge for Ian and one for his daughter but she cant make it. It is a double room, if you want that let me know and I can see if I can change the name. It is 28 quid for the night...
Anyone got a spare place in their car for me please? I’m in Orpington but, of course, will drive to you locally. Happy to contribute towards fuel costs etc. I had looked at trains but return to/from home is coming in over £100 now and comes with the ‘rush’ factor after the game.
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Car Park space booked - check
EV charger secured - check
Tickets secured - TBC
Also booked Premier Inn in Deasgate for £33 per person (sharing a room) including breakfast but that was a few days ago so not sure what the rates are now.
We haven't purchased Rail Cards since our season long venture into train travel a few seasons ago so wondering what's the best way to see what's available at this stage.
Any advice would be gratefully received.
BTW we do have accommodation sorted.
It's also 15 years since we played there so whilst many older fans will have been there before, you will have a generation of fans (probably anyone 21 or under) who've never been.