Blackburn Away Weekend 17 October

[dpinsussex]

If anyone is interested please signal intent.
I know ticketing is going to be difficult but still working on that. Will email with news of tickets to those who have become gold members.
We need to look at planning for cheapest train options or car sharing. Thanks for your replies in advance.

dp

[nickbfc]

I'm in for this one.

[secessionman]

On Sky - 1pm Sunday 18th October.

This one is going to take some planning with tickets, the early kick-off, the official coaches from Burnley maybe, the lack of pubs.

It doesn't look as if there will be any trains that would get to Preston for 11am so it's going to be either an overnight stay on the Saturday or drive up about 5am Sunday morning.

[secessionman]

If anyone is interested in this one I can possibly provide accomodation and/or travel for 2/3 on the Saturday night.

Would need to know well in advance though.

With regards to ticketing, please state here asap if you would like to do this one, and whether you would need any assistance.

[nickbfc]

Nice offer Phil Think I would probably drive up for this one on the morning.

[sussexclaret]

Need to double check a couple of things but should be up for it.

[dpinsussex]

dare I say it, need permission

actually not quite, her old banger blew up at weekend. Need to buy her a new car. Knackers the cash flow position for football.

[grady1]

I'm in (As per my e-mail David my Gold Member cheque is on its way) I'd be happy to drive and assist with a car share. I'll be driving up on Saturday and coming back Monday if that fits anyones plans. In terms of accomodation I'm afraid I can't help there as I'll stop at my parents' house in Nelson but more than willing to drop various folk at their destinations on Saturday and pick up Monday (and of course partake in a beer or two on Sunday) As per previous posts, I'm guessing Lancs police are going to be putting demands on travel arrangements - would it best for Sussex Clarets to arrange mini-bus hire from the Turf to Ewood?

[sussexclaret]

I reckon we might be ok, I got the train from Manchester for the FA Cup game without any problems.
Pretty certain I'm in if tickets can be arranged.

[secessionman]

Assuming the timetable is the same as the 4th Oct these are the first trains of the day out of Euston.....

07.41 - 10.54 to Manchester
08.15 - 11.37 to Preston

Not sure of your exact starting point but from Brighton you've got three possible options into Blackfriars (where the tube station is currently shut for refurb)

04.00 - 05.57
05.10 - 06.57
05.37 - 07.25

First train into Victoria is the 05.47, arriving at 07.31

[nickbfc]

Been announced we will have just 3000 tickets for this one - will be a nightmare to get a ticket for this then.

[dpinsussex]

Not only 3000 tickets but you have to purchase a bus ticket at same time from the Turf.

If anyone definately wants tickets let us know URGENTLY

We very much doubt we will get them, will try though.

dp

[nickbfc]

I will have one ticket if we can do it, not holding much hope though! Does seem ridiculous about the travel situation - Police not wanting to lay on extra staff springs to mind...

[grady1]

Still well up for this one if we can get an allocation!? Won't hold my breath but yes please if there's a chance.

[davebfc]

Is any one in the running for tickets for this game? Me and Neil are hoping to get up for the game, will anyone be driving up? secessionman or grady1 your offers sounds like good ones if either are still available? cheers in advance, Davebfc.