Author Topic: West Ham United (Read 44456 times)

Tetti · « **Reply #40 on:** January 30, 2008, 03:17:52 PM »

Quote from: Marcus6 on January 30, 2008, 11:36:33 AM

Assuming you mean after the game?

If you want to go straight away, then walk it, it's not too far. If you're in no great rush, just go back to the pub for acouple, then the queues abit more bearable, or gone

K will do.

An hour or so queueing at Upton park the last two times has made me want to look for an alternative after the game. And I need to get away.

desafiar · « **Reply #41 on:** March 19, 2009, 09:51:39 PM »

i'm going over (living in norway) to watch this away match in may, and i wonder; is there anything to be ware of when i'm visiting boleyn ground? talking about dos and not dos around this stadium.

IamDave · « **Reply #42 on:** May 3, 2009, 01:10:30 AM »

TFL site says there are engineering works on the Tube that weekend.

It appears that the Hammersmith & City line is open all the way from Euston, through Kings Cross and Liverpool Street to Upton Park/East Ham stations?

Marcus6 · « **Reply #43 on:** May 5, 2009, 01:09:08 PM »

Word from the wise, to the not so

All the trains have been knackered all season for us.

Do NOT rely on the District Line or Hammersmith and City to get you anywhere, as they are shite when they are running properly, let alone when all this is going on.

I strongly recommend that you have a quick gander on a map and work out the best way to walk from West Ham, or Barking, as the C2C overland are about the only things still running with any kind of good service. Both can be walked from in 20 - 30 min depending on pace.

Pubs are the same as usual. Boleyn and Denmark Arms still a big nono. Apparantly the Central is abit more welcoming, but if I was you I wouldn't run the risk.

Stick with The Millers (on the walk from Barking station, bog standard wetherspoons), Queens if you're not too mouthy

and the Duke of Edinburgh.

For anyone coming down by car, be aware that the bulk of the sidestreets are permit parking. Best thing to do is park off BARKING ROAD, there are afew roads down there that aren't. Don't leave it too late though, as due to the trains playing up there have been alot more home fans driving than usual. The area is quite notorious for break ins, so keep the valuables out of sight, and try to park outside a house.

Can't think of anything else you'd need to know, but like I say, just make sure you have a plan B on how to get out of there by rail if that is your travelling method of choice.

If I've missed anything, feel free to ask, and I hope to see some of you for a bevvy

redbeak · « **Reply #44 on:** May 5, 2009, 01:19:52 PM »

Marcus, how far is Forest Gate station from the ground, is it walkable (don't mind 1/2 hour or so) or do we need to get a cab and if so are there plenty of black cabs about?

Marcus6 · « **Reply #45 on:** May 5, 2009, 01:23:01 PM »

Quote from: redbeak on May 5, 2009, 01:19:52 PM

Marcus, how far is Forest Gate station from the ground, is it walkable (don't mind 1/2 hour or so) or do we need to get a cab and if so are there plenty of black cabs about?

About 30 min on foot I'd say. Haha black cabs

Best thing about East London is the abundance of mini cabs, much cheaper

redbeak · « **Reply #46 on:** May 5, 2009, 01:30:20 PM »

Cheers marcus, walk sounds ok with a couple of cans.

cormorant · « **Reply #47 on:** May 5, 2009, 09:33:08 PM »

Quote from: Marcus6 on May 5, 2009, 01:09:08 PM

Word from the wise, to the not so

All the trains have been knackered all season for us.

Do NOT rely on the District Line or Hammersmith and City to get you anywhere, as they are shite when they are running properly, let alone when all this is going on.

I strongly recommend that you have a quick gander on a map and work out the best way to walk from West Ham, or Barking, as the C2C overland are about the only things still running with any kind of good service. Both can be walked from in 20 - 30 min depending on pace.

Ta for the info

Marcus6 · « **Reply #48 on:** May 6, 2009, 10:20:06 AM »

Quote from: cormorant on May 5, 2009, 09:33:08 PM

Ta for the info

No worries.

And as I'm a giving person, I checked the trains for you all.

Assuming that you will be coming down into Euston, you want the Northern Line to MOORGATE, then Hammersmith or Central (i think) to LIVERPOOL STREET.

Then C2C overground to Barking or West Ham, whatever walking path that you think is easiest.

As long as you muddle your way to Liverpool Street you'll be fine.

Peace out.

penfold102 · « **Reply #49 on:** May 6, 2009, 12:46:51 PM »

Quote from: Marcus6 on May 6, 2009, 10:20:06 AM

No worries.

And as I'm a giving person, I checked the trains for you all.

Assuming that you will be coming down into Euston, you want the Northern Line to MOORGATE, then Hammersmith or Central (i think) to LIVERPOOL STREET.

Then C2C overground to Barking or West Ham, whatever walking path that you think is easiest.

As long as you muddle your way to Liverpool Street you'll be fine.

Peace out.

Sorry Marcus, but I thought that the C2C trains went from Fenchurch Street, not Liverpool Street. Or is that just during the week?

Marcus6 · « **Reply #50 on:** May 6, 2009, 01:27:15 PM »

Quote from: penfold102 on May 6, 2009, 12:46:51 PM

Sorry Marcus, but I thought that the C2C trains went from Fenchurch Street, not Liverpool Street. Or is that just during the week?

They do both

penfold102 · « **Reply #51 on:** May 6, 2009, 01:42:56 PM »

Quote from: Marcus6 on May 6, 2009, 01:27:15 PM

They do both

Fair enough. I used to live in Plaistow and I remember having to go to Fenchurch Street when the District line was down (which was quite often)

weebroalan · « **Reply #52 on:** May 7, 2009, 01:54:16 PM »

I've heard parking at the Newham Hospital is good?

Any idea of prices?

weebroalan · « **Reply #53 on:** May 7, 2009, 01:58:08 PM »

Quote from: weebroalan on May 7, 2009, 01:54:16 PM

I've heard parking at the Newham Hospital is good?

Any idea of prices?

Sorted - found it on website

markay_stinkay · « **Reply #54 on:** May 7, 2009, 07:06:28 PM »

Thinking of getting the train to Paddington, what would be the best method of getting to the ground given the transport problems?

quinny · « **Reply #55 on:** May 7, 2009, 07:09:05 PM »

Quote from: markay_stinkay on May 7, 2009, 07:06:28 PM

Thinking of getting the train to Paddington, what would be the best method of getting to the ground given the transport problems?

By tube its district (green) to notting hill gate, then central (red) to mile end, then district to upton park. There may be a better route by train though.......

Yer_Ma · « **Reply #56 on:** May 7, 2009, 07:09:13 PM »

pwopa nawwwwteee

Frank. · « **Reply #57 on:** May 7, 2009, 07:40:46 PM »

Nawtee little terwup

IamDave · « **Reply #58 on:** May 8, 2009, 01:18:04 PM »

Liverpool FC would like to make supporters travelling to London for Saturday's match at West Ham United aware of the following announcement.

A West Ham spokesman said: "After lengthy consultation with the Metropolitan Police, West Ham United has agreed not to sell alcohol to Liverpool supporters once the match has started at 17.30hrs.

"The kiosk will remain open for the sale of food, soft drinks, tea and coffee, but no alcohol will be sold once the match has started."

I think this happened at Hull too? Possibly something that all grounds might adopt - that will really dent some profits?

weebroalan · « **Reply #59 on:** May 8, 2009, 01:21:48 PM »

Quote from: IamDave on May 8, 2009, 01:18:04 PM

Liverpool FC would like to make supporters travelling to London for Saturday's match at West Ham United aware of the following announcement.

A West Ham spokesman said: "After lengthy consultation with the Metropolitan Police, West Ham United has agreed not to sell alcohol to Liverpool supporters once the match has started at 17.30hrs.

"The kiosk will remain open for the sale of food, soft drinks, tea and coffee, but no alcohol will be sold once the match has started."

I think this happened at Hull too? Possibly something that all grounds might adopt - that will really dent some profits?

They must be worried about trouble if they are willing to reduce their profits?

Marcus6 · « **Reply #60 on:** May 8, 2009, 02:49:50 PM »

Quote from: IamDave on May 8, 2009, 01:18:04 PM

Liverpool FC would like to make supporters travelling to London for Saturday's match at West Ham United aware of the following announcement.

A West Ham spokesman said: "After lengthy consultation with the Metropolitan Police, West Ham United has agreed not to sell alcohol to Liverpool supporters once the match has started at 17.30hrs.

"The kiosk will remain open for the sale of food, soft drinks, tea and coffee, but no alcohol will be sold once the match has started."

I think this happened at Hull too? Possibly something that all grounds might adopt - that will really dent some profits?

Quote from: Yer_Ma on May 7, 2009, 07:09:13 PM

pwopa nawwwwteee

It seems you cheeky scousers are the nawwtee ones

markay_stinkay · « **Reply #61 on:** May 8, 2009, 03:06:06 PM »

Quote from: quinny on May 7, 2009, 07:09:05 PM

By tube its district (green) to notting hill gate, then central (red) to mile end, then district to upton park. There may be a better route by train though.......

Ok cheers. Getting into Paddington about 12 I think, how long d'ya think it will take to get to the ground?

P MAN · « **Reply #62 on:** May 8, 2009, 03:16:35 PM »

Quote from: markay_stinkay on May 8, 2009, 03:06:06 PM

Ok cheers. Getting into Paddington about 12 I think, how long d'ya think it will take to get to the ground?

allow yourself atleast an hour... maybe a little longer incase you have to wait for tube connections!

millsymate · « **Reply #63 on:** May 8, 2009, 08:58:08 PM »

Stop worryin,
tubes a piece of piss.

P MAN · « **Reply #64 on:** May 9, 2009, 11:17:23 AM »

Quote from: millsymate on May 8, 2009, 08:58:08 PM

Stop worryin,
tubes a piece of piss.

when it works properly yes

weebroalan · « **Reply #65 on:** May 9, 2009, 10:28:25 PM »

Quote from: millsymate on May 8, 2009, 08:58:08 PM

Stop worryin,
tubes a piece of piss.

So how was the tube today?

elsombreroman · « **Reply #66 on:** May 10, 2009, 12:07:36 PM »

drove down was a peice of piss getting in and out the central was decent advice is to get a crate an sit out side

weebroalan · « **Reply #67 on:** May 10, 2009, 08:08:07 PM »

Quote from: elsombreroman on May 10, 2009, 12:07:36 PM

drove down was a peice of piss getting in and out the central was decent advice is to get a crate an sit out side

Drove and was easy

Parked at Newham Hospital - £4 parking and 10min walk

Easy peasy!!

weebroalan · « **Reply #68 on:** May 10, 2009, 08:15:09 PM »

I sat in Dr Martens Lower and some of the stuff I hear was disgusting-the worst was:

"96 and you still don't queue"

It was so hard to keep my mouth shut but I would have been killed.

P MAN · « **Reply #69 on:** May 10, 2009, 09:14:19 PM »

We were in the central post game and there was a few reds there... Then all of a sudden about 15 West ham fans came in and started chantting ICF ICF... and went for some reds fans in the back corner of the pub....was not a pretty site and we were lucky not to get caught up in it. The bizzy`s didnt turn up till about 5 mins after it had all kicked off!

cob · « **Reply #70 on:** May 10, 2009, 09:28:29 PM »

Quote from: P MAN on May 10, 2009, 09:14:19 PM

We were in the central post game and there was a few reds there... Then all of a sudden about 15 West ham fans came in and started chantting ICF ICF... and went for some reds fans in the back corner of the pub....was not a pretty site and we were lucky not to get caught up in it. The bizzy`s didnt turn up till about 5 mins after it had all kicked off!

Did we batter the pricks........??

GIRed · « **Reply #71 on:** May 10, 2009, 09:49:01 PM »

Quote from: P MAN on May 10, 2009, 09:14:19 PM

We were in the central post game and there was a few reds there... Then all of a sudden about 15 West ham fans came in and started chantting ICF ICF... and went for some reds fans in the back corner of the pub....was not a pretty site and we were lucky not to get caught up in it. The bizzy`s didnt turn up till about 5 mins after it had all kicked off!

they didnt need help mate?

Mike Doyle · « **Reply #72 on:** May 10, 2009, 11:54:01 PM »

Right, on the way back from West Ham last night, stopped off at the services by Coventry on SOS.

Some lad gets a flyway from the shop, were all drunk to fuck, Alex (millsymate on here) volleys the ball in the air, I go to volley it back in the pitch black, didn't see it till last min, miss it, air kick and fall down with all me weight on me ankle.

Torn me anterior fibular ankle ligaments and foot swollen up to size of a tennis ball.

Was in agony on the coach back, straight to A&E off the coach (after picking me bird up from an 18th) now on crutches for 2 to 3 weeks an can't play footy for upto 10 weeks.

Guttner or what !

millsymate · « **Reply #73 on:** May 11, 2009, 12:29:31 AM »

Quote from: mike doyle on May 10, 2009, 11:54:01 PM

Right, on the way back from West Ham last night, stopped off at the services by Coventry on SOS.

Some lad gets a flyway from the shop, were all drunk to fuck, Alex (millsymate on here) volleys the ball in the air, I go to volley it back in the pitch black, didn't see it till last min, miss it, air kick and fall down with all me weight on me ankle.

Torn me anterior fibular ankle ligaments and foot swollen up to size of a tennis ball

We thought youd robbed the flyaway never mind the size of a tennisy.

Ruined his trip back from there, he couldnt join in the conga down the coach

im still in fuckin stitches laughin.

millsymate · « **Reply #74 on:** May 11, 2009, 12:41:11 AM »

Fuckin food round there so cheap.
7inch pizza with 4 toppings , a fuckin quid.

Its abar a fiver ere.

And then on the way wimpy in the fuckin motorway is abar 10 notes for a bag of chips.

-Paddy- · « **Reply #75 on:** May 11, 2009, 01:32:22 AM »

Was in the Central before kick off, was pretty obvious who we were supporting, luckily we were with some friends who were Hammers, so it was fine

NasEscobar · « **Reply #76 on:** May 11, 2009, 06:42:45 PM »

Quote from: P MAN on May 10, 2009, 09:14:19 PM

We were in the central post game and there was a few reds there... Then all of a sudden about 15 West ham fans came in and started chantting ICF ICF... and went for some reds fans in the back corner of the pub....was not a pretty site and we were lucky not to get caught up in it. The bizzy`s didnt turn up till about 5 mins after it had all kicked off!

How come you didn't help our lads out? Not enough of you?!

P MAN · « **Reply #77 on:** May 11, 2009, 11:39:45 PM »

Quote from: NasEscobar on May 11, 2009, 06:42:45 PM

How come you didn't help our lads out? Not enough of you?!

me and my mate were on the other side of the main bar so couldnt even get across the pub until some others intervened as was just crowded. The mob then ran out as must have known the police would be enroute.... anyone else see it?!

red_88 · « **Reply #78 on:** May 11, 2009, 11:45:40 PM »

Quote from: millsymate on May 11, 2009, 12:41:11 AM

Fuckin food round there so cheap.
7inch pizza with 4 toppings , a fuckin quid.

Thought i'd heard the last of this pizza but no, just won't drop it will ya lad!

You on the sos for west brom with ya crutches mate? Did our superstrength parries help any?

-Paddy- · « **Reply #79 on:** May 12, 2009, 01:44:21 AM »

Quote from: P MAN on May 10, 2009, 09:14:19 PM

We were in the central post game and there was a few reds there... Then all of a sudden about 15 West ham fans came in and started chantting ICF ICF... and went for some reds fans in the back corner of the pub....was not a pretty site and we were lucky not to get caught up in it. The bizzy`s didnt turn up till about 5 mins after it had all kicked off!

Fuuuuuuuuuuuuck, am glad my mate's brother in law's a regular there, otherwise we might have been dog meat.