[Archived] Pre-season

[Ste B]

Leeds bound... Postal Order 9:30am kick off.

Don't expect much from the Trains, its a bus from Hebden Bridge to Bradford which takes 45 mins.

[Hughesy]

Tickets on sale on the day too according to the official site

[Hughesy]

Good site to keep up with any scores - including pre-season games

City 1-0 up, Villa 1-0 down

[greggyk]

Just back from watching the mighty Jonathan Douglas strut his stuff tonight..he scored playing for his new side, League 1 Swindon town- who beat Luton in a friendly this eve..(Got my first gig as a Blue Square Premier and Luton Town match reporter before you ask)

....Finally found his level against non-league opposition it seems!

[den]

Just back from watching the mighty Jonathan Douglas strut his stuff tonight..he scored playing for his new side, League 1 Swindon town- who beat Luton in a friendly this eve..(Got my first gig as a Blue Square Premier and Luton Town match reporter before you ask)

....Finally found his level against non-league opposition it seems!

Not Jon Douglas, the guy picked by top managers and the "international footballer" that gives it 100% every week?

Oops - sorry folks!

[roversmum]

If he does his bit for Swindon I won't complain! I've a feeling he might fit in well there.

[champions1995]

The Leeds tickets have finally arrived today - can't wait!

[FourLaneBlue]

Got the Leeds tickets from the new store downtown which saved a trip out Ewood way or waiting for the post. Had to go back twice though as the lad who had the key to the box they keep them in had gone on his break and taken it away with him! Ah well...teething troubles.

[sambo]

Do I need to buy tickets in order to be allowed on the official coach? Or can I just buy them on the Saturday morning at Ewood before boarding the coach?

[CipsKast]

I went to norwich at around the same time last season and they had already announced a load of pre-season friendlies.

Rather pointless to be honest

[Derby Blue]

What are you saying is pointless? Pre-season friendlies or Norwich???

[roversmum]

You need to book your ticket for the coach in advance, and have your match tickets with you. Barbara is the lady who deals with travel:

BMagee@rover-mail.co.uk

01254 296208

[Ben-2000]

You need to book your ticket for the coach in advance, and have your match tickets with you. Barbara is the lady who deals with travel:

BMagee@rover-mail.co.uk

01254 296208

Don't expect much in the way of customer friendliness tho

[Hughesy]

Iv been before, but I didnt stay over so need some help. How far is Sheff Weds ground from the City Centre night life? Where would I be best staying when we go there, so we can go the match and then on the p!ss later?

Going Leeds on saturday too, Bewleys hotel just down the road is booked.

[only2garners]

Iv been before, but I didnt stay over so need some help. How far is Sheff Weds ground from the City Centre night life? Where would I be best staying when we go there, so we can go the match and then on the p!ss later?

Going Leeds on saturday too, Bewleys hotel just down the road is booked.

Hillsborough is 2/3 miles north of the city centre, but the tram runs between the two. I would stay in town and just take the tram up for the game.

[Hughesy]

Anyone stayed anywhere nice they can recommend here?

[Derby Blue]

Anyone stayed anywhere nice they can recommend here?

Right in the centre there is a Premier Inn and an Ibis I think. Both OK, clean and you know what you are getting. Should be the cheaper option.

As mentioned above, the tram goes pretty close to the ground. From memory the stop to get off is the one before Hillsborough and walk through the park to the ground. They'll be quite a few on the tram going to the game so just follow the masses I guess.

Not sure about pubs round the ground though

[Darth Paul]

Please can someone confirm the situation with the trains to Leeds this weekend? I have been on the national rail website and there doesnt seem to be a problem.

I am on crutches so I need to plan my journey from Blackburn with military precision (!). The official coaches and Ewood Blues coaches are full, so trains are the only option but I dont want to end up stranded.

Cheers.

[Hughesy]

How many coaches are going from ewood n aquaduct?

[Guest TrueBlue2009]

Ill be at the Leeds game, cannot wait!

[Derby Blue]

As mentioned above, the tram goes pretty close to the ground. From memory the stop to get off is the one before Hillsborough and walk through the park to the ground. They'll be quite a few on the tram going to the game so just follow the masses I guess.

Apologies - get off after Hillsborough. Either Hillsborough Park or Leppings lane (closer)

[Ste B]

Please can someone confirm the situation with the trains to Leeds this weekend? I have been on the national rail website and there doesnt seem to be a problem.

I am on crutches so I need to plan my journey from Blackburn with military precision (!). The official coaches and Ewood Blues coaches are full, so trains are the only option but I dont want to end up stranded.

Cheers.

You can get there, but there is a bus between Hebden Bridge and Bradford. You can go via Manchester, but you'd have to walk from Victoria to Piccadilly, as the normal Leeds train from Victoria doesnt seem to be running.

Warning

Bus service for part of journey

Station

Arr

Dep

Facilities

Blackburn

10:10

NT

Accrington

10:17

10:17

Burnley Manchester Road

10:26

10:26

Hebden Bridge

10:49

Train terminates at Hebden Bridge

Station

Arr

Dep

Facilities

Hebden Bridge

11:00

NT

Bus service

Halifax

11:20

11:20

Bradford Interchange

11:45

Bus terminates at Bradford Interchange

Station

Arr

Dep

Facilities

Bradford Interchange

11:50

NT

New Pudsey

11:58

11:58

Bramley (West Yorks)

12:02

12:02

Leeds

12:12

Train continues to Selby

[BarrowOfCroft]

QUOTE (Ste B @ Jul 23 2009, 14:46 ) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

You can get there, but there is a bus between Hebden Bridge and Bradford. You can go via Manchester, but you'd have to walk from Victoria to Piccadilly, as the normal Leeds train from Victoria doesnt seem to be running.

There Is A Coach Going From Blackburn Boulevard Stand B At 10 Am on Saturday That Stops At Leeds at 1.30 Pm I Think It Is A Stagecoach One My Mate Has A Leaflet For It I'll Try To Get A Copy And Post It On Here. You Can Pay The Driver On The Day My Mate Said It Is 12 Pound Return But The Coach Coming Back Is At 6 Pm

[Darth Paul]

There Is A Coach Going From Blackburn Boulevard Stand B At 10 Am on Saturday That Stops At Leeds at 1.30 Pm I Think It Is A Stagecoach One My Mate Has A Leaflet For It I'll Try To Get A Copy And Post It On Here. You Can Pay The Driver On The Day My Mate Said It Is 12 Pound Return But The Coach Coming Back Is At 6 Pm

That would be very much appreciated. Thanks to you and SteB.

Paul

[awhom111]

I will be interested to see which players Leeds play in this one as I went to college with their current third-choice striker Mike Grella. Hopefully he will get some decent playing time this season.