Barry Izbak
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[Albion] Boxing Day v Arsenal, trains.
- Thread starter Chicken Run
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Originunknown
BINFEST'ING
Boxing day logistics are always challenging. Won't take the shine off for our group, can't wait.
Chelsea was hell last year on the roads.
Chelsea was hell last year on the roads.
wakeytom
New member
Not sure why everyone is blaming Southern really - trains don't tend to run on boxing day around here, its well known. Why should they start for a football game? Brighton fans were happy to get to the PL and take the money it brings so you cannot moan about kick off changes for TV etc
Green Cross Code Man
Wunt be druv
Do bore off, there's a good chap. The Amex is uniquely situated and so good public transport was part of the conditions in order for us to have planning permission. Which league are Sunderland in again?
Tom Hark Preston Park
Will Post For Cash
- Jul 6, 2003
- 70,143
To be fair to Southern for once, last time we had a Boxing Day fixture at the Amex they did us proud with a ten minute shuttle service Brighton-Falmer-Lewes. Difference between last time and this time is kick-off time. Which lays the blame mainly at Sky's door. Still sceptical that there won't be an about-face re train service. If not, well, anybody who really wants to be there will still be there.
Dancin Ninja BHA
Well-known member
- Jul 6, 2003
- 2,202
Out of interest, where is the nearest area/street you can park without parking restrictions?
I realise the use of the word nearest is relative, as its going to be a bit of a hike. Is Moulsecoomb okay to park in or are there restrictions there? Does anyone on NSC park for free in this area and walk in? Cheers
I realise the use of the word nearest is relative, as its going to be a bit of a hike. Is Moulsecoomb okay to park in or are there restrictions there? Does anyone on NSC park for free in this area and walk in? Cheers
- Thread starter
- #107
Hollingdean side of Moulsecombe Station I would think!
Arkwright
Arkwright
Surely the club and police can see occasions like this are totally impractical and therefore a non starter.
Winker
CUM ON FEEL THE NOIZE
Just a heads up, travel information now on Seagulls website, P&R from Sainsbury's & Equestrian centre etc. Get on it quick!
Ernest
Stupid IDIOT
Why ? It's nothing to do with them
- Jun 27, 2012
- 13,871
The club have had several fixtures at the Amex with either no or limited train travel (strikes) including one previous Boxing Day fixture. Its not ideal but the shuttle bus service, extra car parks, and park and ride that they lay on on these occasions ensure nearly everyone gets there in decent time. Its not impractical as a one off or chaos as some have described it. Expensive for the club and not something they want to do a lot of but its very very unlikely the ground will be half full etc.
Freddie Goodwin.
Well-known member
Wild Park seems OK as Travellers are allowed so more matchday parking is taking place.
BensGrandad
New member
Supporters could park at The Sportsmen P & R and catch a bus to The Old Steine then 25 to The Amex takes time but not much walking.
Ernest
Stupid IDIOT
BensGrandad
New member
How you going to get back to the Sportsman after
Bus from The Amex and then to Withdean
ps Just checked the buses from town stop at 6pm
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beorhthelm
A. Virgo, Football Genius
- Jul 21, 2003
- 35,292
what happens abroad is neither here nor there. there is a tradition for broad observation of this public holiday in the UK, which apparently we are taking umbrage because it interferes with another tradition of football on Boxing day. how many of those western countries also do that?
Boxing Day is a full day of sport in Australia supported by public transport and including the start of the Sydney to Hobart race and a reasonably famous test match.
But running a full day of sport without providing public transport is typical, no to mention stupid, unjoined-up thinking that’s so annoying to members of the public. And it is worth drawing attention to what happens in other countries, so people can see the absurdity of it.
pastafarian
Well-known member
People that coped with christmas day fixtures all those years ago must be wondering what the fuss is all about
Tom Hark Preston Park
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- Jul 6, 2003
- 70,143
Used to love Boxing Day games at the Goldstone. Hove dogs in the morning, then a quick stroll down the road for a half twelve kick-off 