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Season starts 11/8... "One off"
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On a different note: My mate pointed out to me at the last game that people sit behind the screens. I've heard of hiding behind the sofa when watching horror but seems a bit extreme. What can they see? Are they free tickets?
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The screens are underneath and in front of them
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Mega Ron wrote:The screens are underneath and in front of them
I'd swear there were actually people sitting squarely behind them, can't imagine why
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More enjoyable that way.
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Mega Ron wrote:More enjoyable that way.
You're not wrong
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Having to drive down to the Bowl on Saturday. Tips on where - or where not - to park would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Limehouse wrote:Having to drive down to the Bowl on Saturday. Tips on where - or where not - to park would be appreciated. Thanks.
I've always parked in Westfield. Providing you arrive 12ish and then go to the pub you'll not have any issues parking at a low level which means a quicker getaway.
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depends where you're coming from. Best idea is park a couple of train stops away in the direction you come from, won't get snarled up leaving then
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Limehouse wrote:Having to drive down to the Bowl on Saturday. Tips on where - or where not - to park would be appreciated. Thanks.
I drove for Newcastle and parked in the the Stratford International car park rather than the Westfield car park. 10 times easier to get out of and far less busy - and that was on the 23rd December!
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goa127 wrote:depends where you're coming from. Best idea is park a couple of train stops away in the direction you come from, won't get snarled up leaving then
A good idea, goa. Bear in mind though that much of Newham (Barking & Dagenham as well?) is resident permit parking on Saturdays, as well as Mon-Fri.
Alright if you know someone who can give/flog you a visitor's day permit!
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Have a look at those parkonmydrive websites.
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ooh look who it is wrote:I imagine we won’t be playing at home on August 18th due to a rave up going on?
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https://www.elrowtown.com/en/london

The event is not at the stadium so can't affect us playing there.
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you can check online where parking is residents only on a Saturday, for instance near West Ham station is but further down towards canning town is only mon-fri. Further out Hainault is very easy, big car park and on-street free a few hundred yards away.
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Thanks for all the suggestions guys; really helpful. COYI.
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http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/brist ... de-1084284" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Interesting view on actual attendance vs announced attendance
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bristolhammerfc wrote:http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/brist ... de-1084284" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Interesting view on actual attendance vs announced attendance
yeah, as it says, a widespread practice
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A widespread and shady practice.

When plans have to be put in place for events the authorities have a right to know the real numbers rather than the reported attendances
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Limehouse wrote:Having to drive down to the Bowl on Saturday. Tips on where - or where not - to park would be appreciated. Thanks.
Around Victoria park is a good shout. Residents restrictions do not apply on Saturdays.

Event parking scheme starting in August though, so make the most of it . . . . .
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Mega Ron wrote:A widespread and shady practice.

When plans have to be put in place for events the authorities have a right to know the real numbers rather than the reported attendances
Indeed Ron, cynically, it creates a false culture of demand
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