Anyone gone to see a premier league game recently ? Where do you get tickets ?
Jan 5, 2022, 7:54 am
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Jan 5, 2022, 7:59 am
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For those not interested in the big teams, I went to see Brentford with a friend who had tickets. The stadium is very neat, visibility is really good. The atmosphere is a bit 'meh' if you compare with a similar game in Germany (to say nothing of those countries that are absolutely mental like Poland or Greece) but still.
Jan 5, 2022, 8:03 am
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For those not interested in the big teams, I went to see Brentford with a friend who had tickets. The stadium is very neat, visibility is really good. The atmosphere is a bit 'meh' if you compare with a similar game in Germany (to say nothing of those countries that are absolutely mental like Poland or Greece) but still.
I'm hoping, circumstances allowing, to get to Wimbledon v Shrewsbury on 29/1. Luckily I have a debenture so am guaranteed a ticket!
Jan 6, 2022, 1:11 am
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No, it's this tour: https://hospitality.mancity.com/tour...kick-off-tour/
And 011 is the "exit code" in the US to then dial an international number. The mobile puts it there by default.
And 011 is the "exit code" in the US to then dial an international number. The mobile puts it there by default.
Jan 6, 2022, 7:56 am
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I tried that over 20 times over the past few days. Always says "+441614441894 is unavailable"
I was able to find someone from within the UK to help me and was able to get the tour booked this morning. I just sent them the money via Paypal. So all is well-thanks for all the responses.
We're going to also try and see the Wolves play Leicester on Sunday if anyone has any tips for that game.
I was able to find someone from within the UK to help me and was able to get the tour booked this morning. I just sent them the money via Paypal. So all is well-thanks for all the responses.
We're going to also try and see the Wolves play Leicester on Sunday if anyone has any tips for that game.
Jan 6, 2022, 8:11 am
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I tried that over 20 times over the past few days. Always says "+441614441894 is unavailable"
I was able to find someone from within the UK to help me and was able to get the tour booked this morning. I just sent them the money via Paypal. So all is well-thanks for all the responses.
We're going to also try and see the Wolves play Leicester on Sunday if anyone has any tips for that game.
I was able to find someone from within the UK to help me and was able to get the tour booked this morning. I just sent them the money via Paypal. So all is well-thanks for all the responses.
We're going to also try and see the Wolves play Leicester on Sunday if anyone has any tips for that game.
Glad all sorted.
Jan 7, 2022, 10:44 am
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When you’ve got your tickets sorted, and especially if it’s not a Saturday game, do think about coming back to this forum and asking for advice on a lower level game to go to on the Saturday for a different (but more authentic) experience!
A couple of years ago we collectively advised a guy in just that situation to go to a Brentford game - at the time they were a decent Championship team, playing at their very old-school stadium, Griffin Park. He seemed to have a great time.
A couple of years ago we collectively advised a guy in just that situation to go to a Brentford game - at the time they were a decent Championship team, playing at their very old-school stadium, Griffin Park. He seemed to have a great time.
And it was a very good time. Very glad I got to experience Griffin Park while it was still in use.Agree with the suggestion wholeheartedly. Since that first trip, I have also been to QPR and Fulham home matches.
Great way to get into areas of London that I otherwise wouldn't see, along with some good football in more "intimate" settings.
And at a very reasonable cost.
This is killing me.
I’ve been a One Hotspur+ member since they switched to the new format (was a bronze member before that), and have a ticket to Liverpool-Spurs on Dec 19th.
Was planning on doing a quick in and out (arriving 18th at 8pm from the states on the daytime TATL on VS, and leaving Monday AM), but the new restrictions are putting a massive wrench into my plans. I don’t want to shell out £399 to guarantee a PCR result on Sunday AM, so I may end up having to cancel and rebook for next season…..
it’s absolutely killing me
I’ve been a One Hotspur+ member since they switched to the new format (was a bronze member before that), and have a ticket to Liverpool-Spurs on Dec 19th.
Was planning on doing a quick in and out (arriving 18th at 8pm from the states on the daytime TATL on VS, and leaving Monday AM), but the new restrictions are putting a massive wrench into my plans. I don’t want to shell out £399 to guarantee a PCR result on Sunday AM, so I may end up having to cancel and rebook for next season…..
it’s absolutely killing me
With today's announcement relaxing the entry requirements into UK, I (maybe foolishly) booked a trip for next week.
The lure of 2 derby's at home, including the NLD, was too strong to resist. Love it when fixture congestion allows multiple matches in the same week.
Have already sorted out tickets (local contacts rule!) for them. COYS!
Will try to get a look at other possible lower-league matches later today. Gonna make it a full week of football.
Jan 7, 2022, 2:37 pm
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I tried that over 20 times over the past few days. Always says "+441614441894 is unavailable"
I was able to find someone from within the UK to help me and was able to get the tour booked this morning. I just sent them the money via Paypal. So all is well-thanks for all the responses.
We're going to also try and see the Wolves play Leicester on Sunday if anyone has any tips for that game.
I was able to find someone from within the UK to help me and was able to get the tour booked this morning. I just sent them the money via Paypal. So all is well-thanks for all the responses.
We're going to also try and see the Wolves play Leicester on Sunday if anyone has any tips for that game.
I'm a member but can only get one ticket before a couple of days before the game.
Feb 23, 2022, 11:46 am
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Since I started the thread, thought I'd give an update.
I did bring my daughter to London for a Arsenal game as her 21st birthday gift. We went to see the Arsenal-Brentford game on 19th Feb. Brought back memories for me. Decided to be ultra safe and not buy tickets from resale sites, we both registered as Arsenal red level members. After a few days of checking managed to find and buy (at midnight) 2 tickets seated together Club level from a member resale. Great seats close to the center, easy access to restaurants and bars. Spent a bit of money pregame at the Armoury (merchandise shop).
Traveling to the UK was easy since we are triple vaxed, filled out the passenger locator form, used the egates and were on the tube with our bags 15 mins after leaving the plane. Arrived on 18th Feb just before the storm, went sightseeing in the evening, ate at Dishoom (very good), PCR test for our return to Canada followed by the game on 19th, sightseeing on 20th including changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace, London Eye, etc plus a train to Milton Keynes to meet friends for dinner, back to London on 21st to meet family and dinner with them at Ivy restaurant, St Johns Woods (loved it) and flew back home on 22nd.
Hectic but great trip plus Arsenal won so I may be in the running for Dad of the year. Specially since we also flew both ways in Business Class.
Special thanks to all those who provided great advice and tips on this thread. Even the empty trophy case Tottenham fans :-). Now to do it all over again soon. Can someone please clean up the weather though...
I did bring my daughter to London for a Arsenal game as her 21st birthday gift. We went to see the Arsenal-Brentford game on 19th Feb. Brought back memories for me. Decided to be ultra safe and not buy tickets from resale sites, we both registered as Arsenal red level members. After a few days of checking managed to find and buy (at midnight) 2 tickets seated together Club level from a member resale. Great seats close to the center, easy access to restaurants and bars. Spent a bit of money pregame at the Armoury (merchandise shop).
Traveling to the UK was easy since we are triple vaxed, filled out the passenger locator form, used the egates and were on the tube with our bags 15 mins after leaving the plane. Arrived on 18th Feb just before the storm, went sightseeing in the evening, ate at Dishoom (very good), PCR test for our return to Canada followed by the game on 19th, sightseeing on 20th including changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace, London Eye, etc plus a train to Milton Keynes to meet friends for dinner, back to London on 21st to meet family and dinner with them at Ivy restaurant, St Johns Woods (loved it) and flew back home on 22nd.
Hectic but great trip plus Arsenal won so I may be in the running for Dad of the year. Specially since we also flew both ways in Business Class.
Special thanks to all those who provided great advice and tips on this thread. Even the empty trophy case Tottenham fans :-). Now to do it all over again soon. Can someone please clean up the weather though...
Apr 9, 2022, 4:54 am
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Well, this season is turning out to be much more interesting than appeared earlier. Decent fights for top spot, European spots, and a relegation battle....involving Everton! Who woulda thought?
Was bummed to been over for the NLD only to have it postponed, but thankfully was able to book another trip for the rescheduled date next month. And will also catch the last home match v Burnley as well.
Anyone else heading over for late season fixtures?
Was bummed to been over for the NLD only to have it postponed, but thankfully was able to book another trip for the rescheduled date next month. And will also catch the last home match v Burnley as well.
Anyone else heading over for late season fixtures?
Apr 10, 2022, 12:10 pm
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I went to see Brentford host West Ham today, and after a uninspiring first half by either side, Brentford scored two to secure the win. I was lucky, as a friend of mine had a set of 4 season tickets with a friend, but they are away in the Caribbean for a family holiday, so I and three other friends received the gift of the tickets. Not sure how easy it would be to get tickets otherwise.
Very nice ground (only two years old I think). Good comfortable seating. Not large but very lively. No longer a pub on every corner, but lots of pre and post match places to get a drink and bite.
As with most clubs, unless you have season tickets, looks like the best bet is getting a membership and seeing what opens up for you as tickets are released.
Very nice ground (only two years old I think). Good comfortable seating. Not large but very lively. No longer a pub on every corner, but lots of pre and post match places to get a drink and bite.
As with most clubs, unless you have season tickets, looks like the best bet is getting a membership and seeing what opens up for you as tickets are released.
Apr 10, 2022, 4:59 pm
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I went to see Brentford host West Ham today, and after a uninspiring first half by either side, Brentford scored two to secure the win. I was lucky, as a friend of mine had a set of 4 season tickets with a friend, but they are away in the Caribbean for a family holiday, so I and three other friends received the gift of the tickets. Not sure how easy it would be to get tickets otherwise.
Very nice ground (only two years old I think). Good comfortable seating. Not large but very lively. No longer a pub on every corner, but lots of pre and post match places to get a drink and bite.
As with most clubs, unless you have season tickets, looks like the best bet is getting a membership and seeing what opens up for you as tickets are released.
Very nice ground (only two years old I think). Good comfortable seating. Not large but very lively. No longer a pub on every corner, but lots of pre and post match places to get a drink and bite.
As with most clubs, unless you have season tickets, looks like the best bet is getting a membership and seeing what opens up for you as tickets are released.
I have tickets sorted for my next 2 matches in May, including the re-scheduled NLD. (Helps to have lots of friends that happen to be season ticket holders...and generous.)
I also have had a (Hotspur) membership for several years now, and have been able to source tickets on their re-sellers function when needed.
Was quite the weekend for Spurs. We won handily, and all our major competitors for 4th place ended up losing.
Apr 11, 2022, 12:21 am
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Well, this season is turning out to be much more interesting than appeared earlier. Decent fights for top spot, European spots, and a relegation battle....involving Everton! Who woulda thought?
Was bummed to been over for the NLD only to have it postponed, but thankfully was able to book another trip for the rescheduled date next month. And will also catch the last home match v Burnley as well.
Anyone else heading over for late season fixtures?
Was bummed to been over for the NLD only to have it postponed, but thankfully was able to book another trip for the rescheduled date next month. And will also catch the last home match v Burnley as well.
Anyone else heading over for late season fixtures?
Three great but very different experiences.
Apr 14, 2022, 5:20 am
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Come back next year in the Championship and you'll probably find a much more vibrant ground.
Apr 14, 2022, 11:08 am
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I'm sorry you probably didn't get the best that Carrow Road can offer - most people have accepted that it would take a greater comeback than Lazarus to avoid relegation now, and consequently even when we play reasonably well and win games the noise is tempered a great deal. The Burnley game, much like the one at Turf Moor earlier in the season, was just a bit flat until Pukki's goal to clinch it late on.
Come back next year in the Championship and you'll probably find a much more vibrant ground.
Come back next year in the Championship and you'll probably find a much more vibrant ground.