Topic: Arsenal

[weebroalan]

does the concourse run all the way round, well our end anyway?

It does for the normal away end - not sure about our extended away end for the FA Cup match as that's normally blocked off due to it being occupied by home fans

[Tonyh8su]

Coming from Stansted airport lads, flying in from Ireland with a mate from LA. Neither of us been to the Emirates before any advice on how to get there? There seems to be no clear answer online.

[adwhite40]

does the concourse run all the way round, well our end anyway?

I'd say its like most of the newer ground where that they can open the doors or remove the barrier so it goes the whole way round.

[chrissimpson81]

Coming from Stansted airport lads, flying in from Ireland with a mate from LA. Neither of us been to the Emirates before any advice on how to get there? There seems to be no clear answer online.

You can get a direct train from Stansted to Tottenham Hale then the tube to Finsbury park and walk from there

[EstonianRed]

How to go when going from Stratford station ? What stop should we get off with underground ?

[Mrs P]

First time to Emirates with my husband and 11year old daughter. We have 2 tickets in block 25 and 1 in block 26. Can anyone advise on whether we may be able to all 3 stand together in 25?

[JRC_]

First time to Emirates with my husband and 11year old daughter. We have 2 tickets in block 25 and 1 in block 26. Can anyone advise on whether we may be able to all 3 stand together in 25?

Yer you'll be fine, may have to go in different entrances but once in you'll be able to stand together

[AP823]

First time to Emirates with my husband and 11year old daughter. We have 2 tickets in block 25 and 1 in block 26. Can anyone advise on whether we may be able to all 3 stand together in 25?

yeah you will be fine, no one says anything at aways as long as you not standing in the aisle ways

[jimmyday13]

How to go when going from Stratford station ? What stop should we get off with underground ?

Overground to highbury and islington station takes about 15mins. Stadium 10 mins walk. Come out of the station turn left , walk down to Drayton park rd, walk up Drayton park road will take you to the away end

[Guz-kop]

You can park near Cockfosters and get the tube in from there

[lloydiethe1st]

Can anyone recommend the quickest way to get back to Euston after the game? Tube, taxi, bus, leave at half time etc

[lloydiethe1st]

That 25 mins all in? Is the Arsenal station a big swerve?

[DougLFC94]

Can anyone recommend the quickest way to get back to Euston after the game? Tube, taxi, bus, leave at half time etc

You can do it by legging it to Highbury and Islington and getting the tube from there to Euston. That's what I did at the league game back in November and managed to catch a 7.40 train from euston (KO was 5.30) so about 20/25 minutes doing it that way.
Not sure what the score is with taxis/buses although someone else probably will.

[DougLFC94]

That 25 mins all in? Is the Arsenal station a big swerve?

Yeah all in. I'm not certain but I think they shut Arsenal station after the game (as they do Holloway road). As I say i'm not certain about that but Highbury and Islington is a safe bet.

[Alan_X]

You can do it by legging it to Highbury and Islington and getting the tube from there to Euston. That's what I did at the league game back in November and managed to catch a 7.40 train from euston (KO was 5.30) so about 20/25 minutes doing it that way.
Not sure what the score is with taxis/buses although someone else probably will.

Tube from Highbury and Islington is the best bet. Direct on the Victoria line - two stops. Or walk to Finsbury Park - same line but three stops.

[lloydiethe1st]

You can do it by legging it to Highbury and Islington and getting the tube from there to Euston. That's what I did at the league game back in November and managed to catch a 7.40 train from euston (KO was 5.30) so about 20/25 minutes doing it that way.
Not sure what the score is with taxis/buses although someone else probably will.

Thanks for that. We have an 1850 train so based on your experience we should be ok if we have our wits about us.

[DougLFC94]

Thanks for that. We have an 1850 train so based on your experience we should be ok if we have our wits about us.

Yeah you'll be fine for that!

[Tonyh8su]

You can get a direct train from Stansted to Tottenham Hale then the tube to Finsbury park and walk from there

Thanks pal I really appreciate that!

[carl123uk]

Wheres everyone drinking before the game?

[rhylred]

On the minibus

[Ben_AFC]

Public Service Announcement for you lot:

Highbury and Islington station will be exit only for the time being while they knock down the old post office in front of it. Since Holloway Road is always exit only after matches this means the stadium will only be serviced by Arsenal and Finsbury Park stations after the game. The queues for these stations are already beyond belief so it's going to be a real pain in the arse to get away if you're planning to use the tube after the match. I don't know why they couldn't have waited until the off season to do this, but that's Islington Council for you.

http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20150327/disruption-at-highbury-and-islington

Disruption at Highbury & Islington

Due to essential works being carried out, Highbury & Islington station will now be EXIT AND INTERCHANGE ONLY after matches at Emirates Stadium for the immediate future.

The Club has been involved in discussions with Islington Council, the Met Police and Transport for London to find a safe solution for supporters while this work is carried out at Highbury & Islington station.
However, unfortunately it has not been possible to find a solution to keep the station open after matches at this current time.

We advise that supporters who use Highbury & Islington station after matches make necessary alternative plans and leave extra time for their journeys.
Please visit www.tfl.gov.uk for details on how to plan an alternative journey.

We recognise this will result in delays and disruption over a period of time, but this is sadly beyond our control.

[Dan6times]

Best bet would be go for a pint after the game if your not under pressure to get back.. Does the Drayton arms stay open after the game?

[Trev20]

Best bet would be go for a pint after the game if your not under pressure to get back.. Does the Drayton arms stay open after the game?

Pubs will be open late on a Saturday as always so plenty of time for ale after the game.

[Dan6times]

Pubs will be open late on a Saturday as always so plenty of time for ale after the game.

Where do the away fans generally go after the game, back to Drayton?

[jamie_c]

Public Service Announcement for you lot:

Highbury and Islington station will be exit only for the time being while they knock down the old post office in front of it. Since Holloway Road is always exit only after matches this means the stadium will only be serviced by Arsenal and Finsbury Park stations after the game. The queues for these stations are already beyond belief so it's going to be a real pain in the arse to get away if you're planning to use the tube after the match. I don't know why they couldn't have waited until the off season to do this, but that's Islington Council for you.

http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20150327/disruption-at-highbury-and-islington

Disruption at Highbury & Islington

Due to essential works being carried out, Highbury & Islington station will now be EXIT AND INTERCHANGE ONLY after matches at Emirates Stadium for the immediate future.

The Club has been involved in discussions with Islington Council, the Met Police and Transport for London to find a safe solution for supporters while this work is carried out at Highbury & Islington station.
However, unfortunately it has not been possible to find a solution to keep the station open after matches at this current time.

We advise that supporters who use Highbury & Islington station after matches make necessary alternative plans and leave extra time for their journeys.
Please visit www.tfl.gov.uk for details on how to plan an alternative journey.

We recognise this will result in delays and disruption over a period of time, but this is sadly beyond our control.

For the last few years I've always walked over to Caledonian road after the arsenal game, only takes 15-20 mins and the is never much of queue at the station.

[chrissimpson81]

Where do the away fans generally go after the game, back to Drayton?

We went to the Drayton after the cup game last season for a couple to let the crowds at the tube die down

[Dan6times]

We went to the Drayton after the cup game last season for a couple to let the crowds at the tube die down

Ya looks like I'll be watching the game there too, no luck this morning. Must ring them to see if they show the game..

[Dan6times]

Public Service Announcement for you lot:

Highbury and Islington station will be exit only for the time being while they knock down the old post office in front of it. Since Holloway Road is always exit only after matches this means the stadium will only be serviced by Arsenal and Finsbury Park stations after the game. The queues for these stations are already beyond belief so it's going to be a real pain in the arse to get away if you're planning to use the tube after the match. I don't know why they couldn't have waited until the off season to do this, but that's Islington Council for you.

http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20150327/disruption-at-highbury-and-islington

Disruption at Highbury & Islington

Due to essential works being carried out, Highbury & Islington station will now be EXIT AND INTERCHANGE ONLY after matches at Emirates Stadium for the immediate future.

The Club has been involved in discussions with Islington Council, the Met Police and Transport for London to find a safe solution for supporters while this work is carried out at Highbury & Islington station.
However, unfortunately it has not been possible to find a solution to keep the station open after matches at this current time.

We advise that supporters who use Highbury & Islington station after matches make necessary alternative plans and leave extra time for their journeys.
Please visit www.tfl.gov.uk for details on how to plan an alternative journey.

We recognise this will result in delays and disruption over a period of time, but this is sadly beyond our control.

I'm not familiar with London, I'll be heading to the ground from Euston station. Will I get ticket from Euston to Finsbury Park?

[Ben_AFC]

I'm not familiar with London, I'll be heading to the ground from Euston station. Will I get ticket from Euston to Finsbury Park?

If you're heading for the Drayton you'll want to pick up a Zone 2 Travelcard. There aren't individual tickets you get for the tube. If you have a contactless credit/debit card your best option will be just to use that to tap in on the tube gates. Head for either Finsbury Park or Highbury and Islington. They're about an equal walk to the Drayton - however if you take the Finsbury Park option you'll get to walk around the stadium which might be more preferable - and if you're so inclined you can go have a look at Highbury, which is on the walk from Finsbury Park station.

[hoppyLFC]

SOS and SpionKop1906 are asking everyone to boycott the first 10 minutes of the game as a protest over ticket prices, details are on their twitter account.

Lads from the Arsenal Black Scarf group are also taking part.

@SpionKop1906

[carl123uk]

SOS and SpionKop1906 are asking everyone to boycott the first 10 minutes of the game as a protest over ticket prices, details are on their twitter account.

Lads from the Arsenal Black Scarf group are also taking part.

@SpionKop1906

A better way to boycott would have been to not purchase in the first place? Manchester City did it a few years ago and what did they get?

[Dan6times]

If you're heading for the Drayton you'll want to pick up a Zone 2 Travelcard. There aren't individual tickets you get for the tube. If you have a contactless credit/debit card your best option will be just to use that to tap in on the tube gates. Head for either Finsbury Park or Highbury and Islington. They're about an equal walk to the Drayton - however if you take the Finsbury Park option you'll get to walk around the stadium which might be more preferable - and if you're so inclined you can go have a look at Highbury, which is on the walk from Finsbury Park station.

Cheers mate, ill head to Finsbury park and walk to Drayton and do Finsbury to Euston after the game? Will the zone 2 travel card cover the return price also? Sorry for the 20 questions, just heading to this on my own and I don't want to be like a fool around the place on Sat.
Cheers

[Twelfth Man]

Utter bellend of a club right up with United.

[Ben_AFC]

Cheers mate, ill head to Finsbury park and walk to Drayton and do Finsbury to Euston after the game? Will the zone 2 travel card cover the return price also? Sorry for the 20 questions, just heading to this on my own and I don't want to be like a fool around the place on Sat.
Cheers

Yeah the travel card will sort you for the whole day within Zone 2 including busses. Bear in mind the queues outside of Finsbury Park will be hellish for long after FT. Euston's a building site at the minute but just go to a member of staff there who'll point you where to pick up you travel card if you can't see the signage. The walk from Finsbury Park to the Drayton will take you 15 minutes though but you've got Google Maps I'm sure. The route from Highbury and Islington is a lot simpler and not as scenic.

[Dan6times]

Yeah the travel card will sort you for the whole day within Zone 2 including busses. Bear in mind the queues outside of Finsbury Park will be hellish for long after FT. Euston's a building site at the minute but just go to a member of staff there who'll point you where to pick up you travel card if you can't see the signage. The walk from Finsbury Park to the Drayton will take you 15 minutes though but you've got Google Maps I'm sure. The route from Highbury and Islington is a lot simpler and not as scenic.

Yeah Ill be ok with Euston, will give myself plenty of time Sat morning. Have loads of time to spare after KO so ill head for a pint after the game to let the crowds go down. Based on that Ill head for Highbury & Islington instead, sounds easier. Thanks for your help, its much more clear now.

[danscib]

Could only get one ticket living in London myself, so flying solo, no mates. Come be my friend in the Drayton. Dan 

[Dan6times]

Here now mate

[RainbowFlick]

Any suggestions on where to eat beforehand? I'm looking for crepes, mainly.

[stevienash]

Any suggestions on where to eat beforehand? I'm looking for crepes, mainly.

Really... Lorik?

[ABJ]

Really... Lorik?