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Post by Antonio Fargas on Apr 2, 2019 15:34:45 GMT
I don't know what the score will be but I guarantee Bakayoko scores. I think Cov have more to fear than us from the law of ironic goalscorers. |
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Post by Hudson1883 on Apr 2, 2019 15:47:56 GMT
The last visit was certainly one of the least enjoyable away games, in many many years watching Rovers. Although I must say the Casino underneath the stadium was extremely impressive (even though I don’t gamble)
Inside the stadium, you had three separate forces working against each other:
- Those that stand where they like, head straight to the back & want to create & orchestrate the away end noise
- Those who wish to sit where their ticket states at all times
- Over jealous Police & Stewards who insist on inforcing this rule and make sure everyone is crammed in and sat down
It seemed like they were trying to fit 4000 Rovers fans inside a netted off area of 4001 seats. A ludicrous operation, which led to a stale, silent atmosphere in our end & an even worse showing on the pitch. The only upside was that it was a beautiful spring day, as I can’t recall a single positive of note from the lads who pulled on the shirt that afternoon.
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Post by clockendgas on Apr 2, 2019 16:13:27 GMT
The last visit was certainly one of the least enjoyable away games, in many many years watching Rovers. Although I must say the Casino underneath the stadium was extremely impressive (even though I don’t gamble) Inside the stadium, you had three separate forces working against each other: - Those that stand where they like, head straight to the back & want to create & orchestrate the away end noise - Those who wish to sit where their ticket states at all times - Over jealous Police & Stewards who insist on inforcing this rule and make sure everyone is crammed in and sat down It seemed like they were trying to fit 4000 Rovers fans inside a netted off area of 4001 seats. A ludicrous operation, which led to a stale, silent atmosphere in our end & an even worse showing on the pitch. The only upside was that it was a beautiful spring day, as I can’t recall a single positive of note from the lads who pulled on the shirt that afternoon. Correct mate I was so watered off I left just as they scored, first one on the station platform at 4.40,next frigging train 5.10 and platform rammed,can't be arsed this year. |
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Post by mariobalotelli on Apr 2, 2019 16:51:28 GMT
Got to be a better bet than paying £24 to stand at Fleetwood. Robbing b**tards. Ir's time the EFL cracked down on pricing like that. I thought the same when I was queing at the ticket office at the mem to get a ticket for the Luton game in the west stand...£20! £20 to stand on cramped small steps ( there was lots of space saturday tbf tho) A hut where you can do your bolloxs by buying food that only one f**ker was serving at and the 3 others were stood around.And bogs where you have to que for 10 mins for a water and that has only go 2 Cubicles and there was a cockny/Luton fan talking on the phone while sat on the pan. And the west side is the best part of the mem!😄 £20 to go to the mem with the facilitys we offer is a disgrace,and the crowds cant believe the crowds we still get given them. The club has to charge this much to compete with other clubs. The state of the stadium shouldn't play a part whether people turn up or not IMO. Support the club through "thick and thin". |
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Post by Topper Gas on Apr 2, 2019 17:52:39 GMT
I thought the same when I was queing at the ticket office at the mem to get a ticket for the Luton game in the west stand...£20! £20 to stand on cramped small steps ( there was lots of space saturday tbf tho) A hut where you can do your bolloxs by buying food that only one f**ker was serving at and the 3 others were stood around.And bogs where you have to que for 10 mins for a water and that has only go 2 Cubicles and there was a cockny/Luton fan talking on the phone while sat on the pan. And the west side is the best part of the mem!😄 £20 to go to the mem with the facilitys we offer is a disgrace,and the crowds cant believe the crowds we still get given them. The club has to charge this much to compete with other clubs. The state of the stadium shouldn't play a part whether people turn up or not IMO. Support the club through "thick and thin". If a stadium didn't matter then why do most clubs spend millions revamping them? They may as well use the Rovers model spend zilch but charge sky high prices. That's the real ironic thing about a new stadium, we'd get better facilities, get to sit down, but most likely pay less for seats behind the goals etc than standing at the Mem! |
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Post by Topper Gas on Apr 2, 2019 17:52:55 GMT
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Post by mariobalotelli on Apr 2, 2019 19:04:39 GMT
The club has to charge this much to compete with other clubs. The state of the stadium shouldn't play a part whether people turn up or not IMO. Support the club through "thick and thin". If a stadium didn't matter then why do most clubs spend millions revamping them? They may as well use the Rovers model spend zilch but charge sky high prices. That's the real ironic thing about a new stadium, we'd get better facilities, get to sit down, but most likely pay less for seats behind the goals etc than standing at the Mem! Literally missed the point Topper but ok |
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Post by farmygas on Apr 3, 2019 10:16:44 GMT
Does anyone know what the allocation for Cov is?
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Post by lpgas on Apr 3, 2019 12:15:57 GMT
2 of us going. A customer at the ground said you had to register with Coventry to use the car park. Don't think that's right really. As it is Sunday I expect a big crowd from both teams
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Post by axegas on Apr 3, 2019 13:25:48 GMT
Does anyone know what the allocation for Cov is? Over 4000, I think West Ham took 6000 once so I shouldn't worry about the possibility of selling out, it will definitely be POTD. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2019 13:59:54 GMT
Brum v Leeds ? Put on your crash helmets and body armour then. Talking about body armour, what was that massive police presence all about on Saturday. Thought the Wellie had become the local nick, there was that many coppers coming and going. It seemed very OTT. Plenty of them stood on the steps of the Dribuild, enjoying the sun during the match! We also got a parking ticket from the friendly Civil Enforcement Officer - they do love easy pickings when it's a big crowd. |
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Post by hartcliffegas on Apr 3, 2019 15:29:59 GMT
2 of us going. A customer at the ground said you had to register with Coventry to use the car park. Don't think that's right really. As it is Sunday I expect a big crowd from both teams I think you have to pre book. Its £10. There are bookable sites for £5 a few minutes walk away. Follow the link for unofficial car parks on the Ricoh arena website. |
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Post by lpgas on Apr 3, 2019 17:20:45 GMT
Is it definitely pay on the day?, just looked at the website & it wasn't clear, but said you couldn't get online which is what they normally do if its restricted. Either way I will be there, Home end if necessary (should have plenty of space!) Any tips on cheap parking? i booked it online last time for outside the ground it’s about £8 I think Its a tenner now |
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Post by hardingegas on Apr 3, 2019 22:40:31 GMT
I didn't go to the last game at Coventry so wouldn't mind a bit of info.
Going by train but heard it's easier to get the bus from centre of Coventry to the ground?
I'll be with a couple of OAP's who are not even gasheads so should we just sit where we like? (we're meant to be in row T so I'm assuming that's near the back).
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Post by Gasshole on Apr 4, 2019 5:24:08 GMT
He was.And I was waiting for 5mins out side for one of the 2 toilets to become free and I had started to dribble down my leg at that point. I refuse to use the urnial at the mem now after the last time I did I got some of fuckers slash back on my hand due to 30 odd blokes being crammed up close while taking a leak. Some peeps seem to take an age in there. 2 mins tops, and I’m quite slow with the paperwork. |
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Post by costahotshot on Apr 4, 2019 9:21:40 GMT
I didn't go to the last game at Coventry so wouldn't mind a bit of info. Going by train but heard it's easier to get the bus from centre of Coventry to the ground? I'll be with a couple of OAP's who are not even gasheads so should we just sit where we like? (we're meant to be in row T so I'm assuming that's near the back). Last visit was total chaos, a mixture of those demanding to sit in allocated seats, others sitting wherever they wanted to and all the latecomers standing in the aisles, coupled with totally ineffective stewarding, hopefully it will be a better experience for you this time. UTG |
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Post by legas on Apr 4, 2019 10:13:25 GMT
I didn't go to the last game at Coventry so wouldn't mind a bit of info. Going by train but heard it's easier to get the bus from centre of Coventry to the ground? I'll be with a couple of OAP's who are not even gasheads so should we just sit where we like? (we're meant to be in row T so I'm assuming that's near the back). Last visit was total chaos, a mixture of those demanding to sit in allocated seats, others sitting wherever they wanted to and all the latecomers standing in the aisles, coupled with totally ineffective stewarding, hopefully it will be a better experience for you this time. UTG And add to that the shambles of the minute silence (well observed in the stands but everyone singing on the concourse below completely unaware). |
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Post by Topper Gas on Apr 4, 2019 10:34:33 GMT
I didn't go to the last game at Coventry so wouldn't mind a bit of info. Going by train but heard it's easier to get the bus from centre of Coventry to the ground? I'll be with a couple of OAP's who are not even gasheads so should we just sit where we like? (we're meant to be in row T so I'm assuming that's near the back). There's only usually 2 trains an hour comprising of a couple of carriages, why they don't increase the frequency for match days seems odd. I'd imagine getting to the ground in the train shouldn't be an issue but getting back maybe different, particularly if they keep us locked in until all the Cov fans have made their way to the station. |
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Post by hartcliffegas on Apr 4, 2019 10:39:48 GMT
We are being held back after the game
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Post by kivorover on Apr 4, 2019 10:57:05 GMT
How many going?? About 1000 tickets sold so perhaps 1200??
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