[Albion] FA Cup v Stoke early thoughts

[Originunknown]

Looks like RDZ will be putting out strongest team possible. No rest for Pedro etc.

Brilliant to hear Moder gets a start. Seems Dahoud still well out of favour rather than fitness concern.
Do hope Baleba gets decent minutes, he needs the opportunities to build experience and improve decision making.
No injuries and through to the next round please chaps Uta

 

[Jeremiah]

I'm driving to the match tomorrow. I'd normally go M40 - M6 but I've had some problems in the past around Birmingham so contemplating going M1 - A50. Any season travellers have any words of advice for the best route? Many Thanks.

 

[Iggle Piggle]

I'm driving to the match tomorrow. I'd normally go M40 - M6 but I've had some problems in the past around Birmingham so contemplating going M1 - A50. Any season travellers have any words of advice for the best route? Many Thanks.

As someone that drives from Brighton to South of Birmingham countless times a year, the M40- M6 is by far the quickest route. The M6 toll is the quickest but be aware

1. It's now £8.90 EACH WAY so is best avoided for the M6 if there are no accidents or whatever on the M6 itself
2. The toll DOESNT take Google pay or mobile payment. This is a massive pain in the arse as it causes queues at the toll booth. Sticking a bank card in the slot is by far the quickest route. If there is a tailback, go in the right most lane. It makes out it is "Tag only" but they do let you pay by card. It is by far the quickest lane.

Google maps is you best bet as it will redirect in real time as opposed to some in car sat navs which don't.

 

[dazzer6666]

As someone that drives from Brighton to South of Birmingham countless times a year, the M40- M6 is by far the quickest route. The M6 toll is the quickest but be aware

1. It's now £8.90 EACH WAY so is best avoided for the M6 if there are no accidents or whatever on the M6 itself
2. The toll DOESNT take Google pay or mobile payment. This is a massive pain in the arse as it causes queues at the toll booth. Sticking a bank card in the slot is by far the quickest route. If there is a tailback, go in the right most lane. It makes out it is "Tag only" but they do let you pay by card. It is by far the quickest lane.

Google maps is you best bet as it will redirect in real time as opposed to some in car sat navs which don't.

Last couple of times I’ve gone M6 Toll the queues to pay to get off have been ridiculous- totally negating the benefits of taking it

 

[swindonseagull]

I'm driving to the match tomorrow. I'd normally go M40 - M6 but I've had some problems in the past around Birmingham so contemplating going M1 - A50. Any season travellers have any words of advice for the best route? Many Thanks.

A live Sat Nav will inform of any delays....always busy around Brum......we aim to arrive around 1230 ( that allows for delays.)

 

[hans kraay fan club]

Last couple of times I’ve gone M6 Toll the queues to pay to get off have been ridiculous- totally negating the benefits of taking it

I’ve used it a dozen or so times a year, for ten years, and have literally never seen a queue of more than two or three cars.

(but all of those trips have been for work. No chance I’m using the Toll if I’M paying!)

 

[dazzer6666]

I’ve used it a dozen or so times a year, for ten years, and have literally never seen a queue of more than two or three cars.

(but all of those trips have been for work. No chance I’m using the Toll if I’M paying!)

Was about 15 mins last time I used it

 

[Is it PotG?]

The toll is much quicker, and more scenic.

Fortunately we've got a freebie again tomorrow so that's the route.

No electric pylons for us, no siree.

 

[Driver8]

As a regular traveler through Birmingham my advice would be, use the M6 toll if money is not an issue or if there is trouble elsewhere. If not M40/M42(W)/M5/M6 is usually better than M40/M42(N)/M6.

 

[dazzer6666]

The services on the toll are MUCH better though

 

[hans kraay fan club]

The services on the toll are MUCH better though

Literally my main reason for going that way (when on expenses). The fact it’s a toll road, keeps some of the RIFF RAFF away!

 

[dazzer6666]

Literally my main reason for going that way (when on expenses). The fact it’s a toll road, keeps some of the RIFF RAFF away!

Exactly

 

[Is it PotG?]

One does get a better quality of 'BHA' plate on the Toll.

 

[Iggle Piggle]

You 2 obviously weren't there the day my lad threw up on the table in Maccies.

 

[dazzer6666]

One does get a better quality of 'BHA' plate on the Toll.

Much easier for the Stoke to identify for keying opportunities on arrival though

 

[dazzer6666]

You 2 obviously weren't there the day my lad threw up on the table in Maccies.

Hardly, would’ve been in Cho Zen or Leon…..not worth going toll if you’re a Maccyd’er.

 

[Is it PotG?]

Much easier for the Stoke to identify for keying opportunities on arrival though

Our MkIII Cortina generally gets overlooked.

 

[dazzer6666]

Our MkIII Cortina generally gets overlooked.

Got keyed and did £200 worth of improvements?

 

[swindonseagull]

One does get a better quality of 'BHA' plate on the Toll.

I will keep my BHA plate on the other side of Brum.....( probably stuck in the traffic at Walsall)

 

[swindonseagull]

Much easier for the Stoke to identify for keying opportunities on arrival though

Thats another reason we always pay to park. and dont even attempt street parking