Match Buildup Walsall...........................

[Essexyellows]

Assuming (dangerous I know) that it is 3.00pm on Saturday 30th November?
Anyone going? Always a good away day in the suburbs of Brum.

 

[McVicar]

I can't decide if we'll take loads to this or not - talk on FB that we will take about 2K, can't believe that - even though it's only up the road it's still 'only' the 2nd Round of the FAC so crowds will not be pulled in anywhere yet at this stage I feel. Will be interesting to see ticket prices for this one.

 

[ZeroTheHero]

I certainly hope we take loads. But November/December is shaping up to be quite expensive. Even for ST holders, there are multiple away and cup games, plus all the extra tickets for relatives on Boxing Day. Personally I am swerving Southend (and Exeter of course!). Some might decide Walsall is the one to miss.

 

[Manorlounger]

The calendar is looking very busy! Going to Sarfend, Dongs (away) and Citeh (mid week home) and, of course all the normal home league games, then Wombles away. Mrs Lounger, being from the Walsall area originally, was keen to repeat our last trip there again so, another pair of tickets and travel costs plus, more than likely an overnight with a mooch around the arboretum Sunday morning. The Lounger coffers are looking very plundered!
Doesn't help that something is going on in Walsall Saturday 30th and all the hotels have hiked their prices.

Now, when we have won all those games, we won't care about the cost, will we!!

 

[Essexyellows]

Kind of shows how things can pan out for our broad church of supporters.
I`m not going to Sarfend (used to live there, seen us win there, that`ll do).
MK Mongs........ Been there, don`t like it.
Midweeks are a No for many reasons...age mostly!

So Walsall is a defo as I have a couple of friends who are Walsall ST holders.

 

[GRB]

I'll be going. Haven't been to Walsall for years. Last time I went Joey Beauchamp scored twice.

 

[RyanioBirdio]

I'll be going. Haven't been to Walsall for years. Last time I went Joey Beauchamp scored twice.

Midweek? Lost 3-2?

 

[GRB]

Midweek? Lost 3-2?

Yep. Think it was the horror season uncle Firoz.

 

[Leysboy]

Definitely going to Walsall, in fact I would of gone to Darlington if they went through. Only games I won’t be doing are Southend,Exeter, MK.

Any idea when prices are announced for Walsall...

 

[GRB]

Definitely going to Walsall, in fact I would of gone to Darlington if they went through. Only games I won’t be doing are Southend,Exeter, MK.

Any idea when prices are announced for Walsall...

Considering it's next weekend, by the end of this week I should think.

 

[Sarge]

Considering it's next weekend, by the end of this week I should think.

later today Id hope?

 

[Manorlounger]

Also, is the game definitely on the Saturday 15:00 kick off? Some talk about it being switched to the Sunday?

 

[MJB]

Also, is the game definitely on the Saturday 15:00 kick off? Some talk about it being switched to the Sunday?

Yes it was confirmed earlier this week that it’s a traditional kick-off day and time.

 

[Blox21]

there is also trouble on trains that weekend in the midlands

 

[Yellowmania]

Doesn't help that something is going on in Walsall Saturday 30th and all the hotels have hiked their prices.

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Never realised Manorlounger that Walsall was such a tourist hotspot! ?

 

[Manorlounger]

Doesn't help that something is going on in Walsall Saturday 30th and all the hotels have hiked their prices.

Never realised Manorlounger that Walsall was such a tourist hotspot! ?
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Cultural hot spot, you know! Finest selection of pawnbrokers and pound shops in the country.
Very romantic as well, I remember so well being addressed as "bab" last visit. ?

 

[Sarge]

Never realised Manorlounger that Walsall was such a tourist hotspot! ?

Cultural hot spot, you know! Finest selection of pawnbrokers and pound shops in the country.
Very romantic as well, I remember so well being addressed as "bab" last visit. ?
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and in the Walsall wood area there is an old mine pithead structure still standing ( its very close to Walsall Wood FC non/local league ground, which is behind a large KFC drive through , just off Brownhills rd), for those interested in seeing a a bit contemporary social & industrial history when going to away games

 

[Paul B]

If people are deciding which away games to pick Walsall should, all things being equal, one to go to as we get half the gate receipts after expenses. For league games we're just putting money in our rivals' coffers.

What's the issue with the trains that weekend?

 

[Sarge]

Also, is the game definitely on the Saturday 15:00 kick off? Some talk about it being switched to the Sunday?

Its 100% on the Saturday
OUFC rejected the 'offer' to play on the Sunday... info re that is within the OMannouncement that the leasing.com match V Exeter being played on Dec 4 ( a few daysafter the Walsall cup tie) link to OM announcement...

https://www.Oxfordm**l.co.uk/sport/...dQ7MFENo5YODoB0HyhO2kYEj1Y6jlyLzXjgTsLn5szBlY

 

[OxfordNondie]

In the old days a FA cup game was a must go to game
Some cracking away days with great numbers
Get there

 

[Maldonyellow]

According to today's Daily Fail, The Football Results section states that Walsall are at home to Oxford City in in the 2nd Round.

 

[Manorlounger]

Right, hotel booked and sat nav updated. Just need tickets now and we're sorted.

 

[Essexyellows]

West Midlands trains (Brum to Walsall)............. industrial action. https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/industrialaction

 

[MarkG]

West Midlands trains (Brum to Walsall)............. industrial action. https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/industrialaction

Looks like the trains run as far as Walsall, every half hour from Birmingham New Street. So not a problem?

 

[SteMerritt]

According to today's Daily Fail, The Football Results section states that Walsall are at home to Oxford City in in the 2nd Round.

Bloody hell, that's 2 cups in a week Oxford City have knocked us out of ?

 

[Essexyellows]

Looks like the trains run as far as Walsall, every half hour from Birmingham New Street. So not a problem?

I think thats the normal scheduled service, will be reduced due to the strike.
Think it might be wise to head for their supporters club sooner rather than later.

 

[OUFCGav]

I think thats the normal scheduled service, will be reduced due to the strike.
Think it might be wise to head for their supporters club sooner rather than later.

i think they are starting later in the day, and ending earlier - but during the day should be ok.

 

[MarkG]

I think thats the normal scheduled service, will be reduced due to the strike.
Think it might be wise to head for their supporters club sooner rather than later.

The supporters club closed in 2018, so perhaps not?

 

[Marked Ox]

Bloody hell, that's 2 cups in a week Oxford City have knocked us out of ?

Nah, Walsall are having to play twice that afternoon, following Liverpool's example.

 

[SteMerritt]

Nah, Walsall are having to play twice that afternoon, following Liverpool's example.

Ah right, that explains it. Hopefully we play them second after City have worn them out a bit.