Trains, Planes & Automobiles - (Getting To Old Trafford)

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Stewart said:

Anyone staying at the Yotel Deansgate hotel?

No, but it doesn't sound very promising.

https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2022/nov/09/YOTEL named even bigger shithole than Brittannia

Elthamaddick said:

DOUCHER said:

Themightyath2 said:

In the office Tuesday AM, 1:30pm train from Euston, staying near Manchester Piccadilly station, 9:15am back on Weds, back at my desk in the office around midday Weds, hoping no one notices I was gone! 

 Very similar - 2.13 train out 11ish train back in morning - Brittania seems ok hotel ? In between Piccadilly and deansgate and cheap - any views on Brittania ? and where is everybody headed late afternoon early evening pre match and after ? 

unfortunately I stayed there about 10-12 years ago, and I'm led to believe it's not improved.

you are on the same train as us though up there

👍I’m guessing there won’t be a dedicated away pub as such before game ?? Check twitter and play by ear ?? 

Might have a problem Wednesday morning with all those colours if hungover. 

DOUCHER said:

Elthamaddick said:

DOUCHER said:

Themightyath2 said:

In the office Tuesday AM, 1:30pm train from Euston, staying near Manchester Piccadilly station, 9:15am back on Weds, back at my desk in the office around midday Weds, hoping no one notices I was gone! 

 Very similar - 2.13 train out 11ish train back in morning - Brittania seems ok hotel ? In between Piccadilly and deansgate and cheap - any views on Brittania ? and where is everybody headed late afternoon early evening pre match and after ? 

unfortunately I stayed there about 10-12 years ago, and I'm led to believe it's not improved.

you are on the same train as us though up there

👍I’m guessing there won’t be a dedicated away pub as such before game ?? Check twitter and play by ear ?? 

If 9500 people turn up in the same pub, service might be a bit slow 

I’ve been doing away jollies with Charlton for 30 years now and I don’t think I’ve ever looked forward to one as much as this. 

Just waiting fo the illness / snow / train problems / Covid lockdown / WW2 bomb discovery to come along and nause it all up

killerandflash said:

DOUCHER said:

Elthamaddick said:

DOUCHER said:

Themightyath2 said:

In the office Tuesday AM, 1:30pm train from Euston, staying near Manchester Piccadilly station, 9:15am back on Weds, back at my desk in the office around midday Weds, hoping no one notices I was gone! 

 Very similar - 2.13 train out 11ish train back in morning - Brittania seems ok hotel ? In between Piccadilly and deansgate and cheap - any views on Brittania ? and where is everybody headed late afternoon early evening pre match and after ? 

unfortunately I stayed there about 10-12 years ago, and I'm led to believe it's not improved.

you are on the same train as us though up there

👍I’m guessing there won’t be a dedicated away pub as such before game ?? Check twitter and play by ear ?? 

If 9500 people turn up in the same pub, service might be a bit slow 

just checking they weren't opening the manchester arena for us to use as a fans bar - when big guns like us roll in to town, special measures are needed   

DOUCHER said:

AFKABartram said:

I’ve been doing away jollies with Charlton for 30 years now and I don’t think I’ve ever looked forward to one as much as this. 

Just waiting fo the illness / snow / train problems / Covid lockdown / WW2 bomb discovery to come along and nause it all up

imagine if we win or get a draw - i don't think that possibility has crossed anybody's mind yet - i keep telling the 'youth' about the win at blackburn when they were champions - it can happen !!!  

We can’t get a draw, it’s win or lose on the night

Baldybonce said:

All sorted,

11.53 up

10.55 back

and a night in the Piccadilly hotel.

A few Cork fans in the Piccadilly area 👍🏼

shirty5 said:

DOUCHER said:

AFKABartram said:

I’ve been doing away jollies with Charlton for 30 years now and I don’t think I’ve ever looked forward to one as much as this. 

Just waiting fo the illness / snow / train problems / Covid lockdown / WW2 bomb discovery to come along and nause it all up

imagine if we win or get a draw - i don't think that possibility has crossed anybody's mind yet - i keep telling the 'youth' about the win at blackburn when they were champions - it can happen !!!  

Blackburn were Champions back in 1995. Our win in the FA Cup at Ewood Park was February 1994

fair enough - man u haven't been champions for a few years !! - in fact scratch that - they look lie next years champions - no scratch that, that don't work either - anyway, they were a very good side 

drive up, park up, watch the game, drive back. Hope to be home by 3am. Kids will have a duvet on the back seat and I'll have some pro plus in the front.

Bedsaddick said:

SporadicAddick said:

drive up, park up, watch the game, drive back. Hope to be home by 3am. Kids will have a duvet on the back seat and I'll have some pro plus in the front.

Same here . Obviously being a bit further north it won't be as long on the road. I'm hoping three to three and a half hours each way . 

I'm west country so M6 - M5 shouldn't be too bad - its getting out of Manchester that's more challenging! Have a safe trip...

JamesSeed said:

The Alan Hotel looks good, if anyone's still looking.

I think the shower’s in the bedroom so would be a little awkward if sharing with a mate.

It’s only for one night Britannia price is good

£49 a night love it or lump it doubles or singles £24.50 each👍