The pub at Falmer.....

[johnnyrocketpants]

.....will apparently stay shut on matchdays.

OK that's fair enough, if the owners don't want to take advantage of us being there, it's up to them.

I was chatting to the landlord of the "Hammerpot" by the A27 in Angmering a couple of months ago, (the pub that burned to the ground, and re-built in original style) and he reckons takings have risen since the fire by about 300% because of all the publicity. A lot of money.

Don't know what point I'm trying to prove here.

Over to you... GOOD HEALTH!

 

[seagullsovergrimsby]

They would rake in a fortune if they stayed open on a matchday - financial lunacy.

 

[Grendel]

It's a shit boozer anyway (unless its changed in the last two years or so). Even if it was open I'd much have a few minutes less drinking time and have a few pints in Lewes or Brighton.

 

[Couldn't Be Hyypia]

I'd like a Torquay style bar in the stands where home and away members can mingle and have a chat before and after and where Sky Sports will be on the telly in the corner.

 

[Wardy]

I'd like a Torquay style bar in the stands where home and away members can mingle and have a chat before and after and where Sky Sports will be on the telly in the corner.

Sounds like a good idea. Anything other then a little hatch selling plastic beer in plastic bottles.

 

[portslade seagull]

Sounds like a good idea. Anything other then a little hatch selling plastic beer in plastic bottles.

Surely this will be incorperated some where in the stadium....

 

[Couldn't Be Hyypia]

Surely this will be incorperated some where in the stadium....

Don't assume that it will...but if it is, then it will be class.

 

[dougdeep]

I wonder if they'd sell the Swan. Couldn't we all pitch in a few quid and buy it?

 

[johnnyrocketpants]

I wonder if they'd sell the Swan. Couldn't we all pitch in a few quid and buy it?

Great idea. Shares in The Swan. Cheap beer for shareholders!

 

[portslade seagull]

Have always got the Hikers rest....

 

[dougdeep]

Great idea. Shares in The Swan. Cheap beer for shareholders!

What would we call it? The NSC Arms?

 

[Lord Bracknell]

Some of NSC's finest discuss business with the landlord of the Swan:-

 

[johnnyrocketpants]

Some of NSC's finest discuss business with the landlord of the Swan:-

There we go then. It's gonna be called the "Every Great City Arms"

 

[desprateseagull]

i thought the Swan was a no go place anyway for BHA fans, because of their opposition pt the new ground?

That place wont get a penny out of me, even if i did have it.

 

[The Large One]

Surely this will be incorperated some where in the stadium....

Yes, it will be called The East Stand.

 

[ATFC Seagull]

Has anyone actually been in there? It has room for about 15 people...

 

[The Large One]

Has anyone actually been in there? It has room for about 15 people...

And about 1,500 outside.

 

[ATFC Seagull]

And about 1,500 outside.

That'll go down nicely on a rainy December afternoon then.

Also...where? Presumably there must be a back to it, as the front only has room for about 4 tables.

 

[The Grockle]

That'll go down nicely on a rainy December afternoon then.

Also...where? Presumably there must be a back to it, as the front only has room for about 4 tables.

A few umbrellas, some heaters, Bob's your uncle?

 

[ATFC Seagull]

A few umbrellas, some heaters, Bob's your uncle?

Fair enough. I'm not celebrating the demise of Withdean in order to spend my Saturdays outside in the cold & wet, away from comforts such as seats and the lunchtime Sky kickoff! Each to their own!!