Hi everyone and congrats on getting to the quarters.

Just wanted to join your forum to offer any help and answer any questions you might have about your visit to the south coast.

Questions about the ground, parking etc

ask away

Have heard that pubs near the station are home fans only - where would you recommend for us?

If you are coming by car and want a few beers beforehand, head to Lewes, leave your car there and then its a one-stop 6 minute free train ride (included in the price of your match ticket) to the stadium. Then do the reverse after

If you are coming by car but don't want beers beforehand or want to drink in the ground you can still do the above or head to nearby woodingdean area and then either walk (20 minutes) or get a taxi to the ground

If you are coming down by train just come out of Brighton station and walk in a straight line down towards the sea and you'll find West Street and most away fans take over Wetherspoons down there but youll probably be welcome in most pubs/bars in the city centre if youre in small groups and yes the ones by the station tend to be home fans only but youre not missing much as they are a bit shite :-).

PARKING NEAR THE GROUND IS NOT AN OPTION SO DONT TRY

On this occasion, and probably a first for us, I can envisage some traveling without tickets to get the prematch atmosphere and watch in pubs around Brighton.

That'll be fine and for prematch atmosphere Wetherspoons down West Street will be your best option

Quoted from Seagulls eat Haddock

Hi everyone and congrats on getting to the quarters.

Just wanted to join your forum to offer any help and answer any questions you might have about your visit to the south coast.

Questions about the ground, parking etc

ask away

Are you planning to ban our inflatable fish, panic when there is a backlash, and then overturn your decision faster than a Theresa May budget U-Turn?

as I understand it I think we are fine with it and some of our fans are even bringing inflatable seagulls to take you down :-)

Hello

Thanks for posting on here.

Really looking forward to the game I'm sure you are too!

I'm coming down in my motorhome for the weekend. Is there any parking spots you could recommend please?

Thanks

ill be honest thats not my specialist subject I'm afraid, and I know that generally you are not allowed to sleep overnight in your vehicle in most places. If it were me I would just park either in Roedean area BN2 5RJ or Hove seafront area BN3 4FA and pay for any daytime parking and then just risk it overnight. Obviously being Brighton we attract a lot of visitors so motorhomes are commonly spotted so you definitelt wont stand out or be alone - as for official options I'm sure youll have apps and websites you can search up on - feel free to ask about any particular places you find and i'll give you the lowdown on the area etc

Is there a good chance you’ll rest your first eleven,European aspirations, and put out a 2nd stream team?

Got Hotel bookee for the Saturday in Brighton, would you advise driving to Lewes on the sunday and leaving the car there before heading off to the ground?

Quoted from Ashby mariner

Hello

Thanks for posting on here.

Really looking forward to the game I'm sure you are too!

I'm coming down in my motorhome for the weekend. Is there any parking spots you could recommend please?

Thanks

Thinking of doing the same, but will probably use a local campsite.

Have you got park4night app? There will be some places on there.

Quoted from Hagrid

Got Hotel bookee for the Saturday in Brighton, would you advise driving to Lewes on the sunday and leaving the car there before heading off to the ground?

sorry for delay in coming back to you but your forum only allows 10 messages per day - what is this North Korea :-)

anbyway - yes drive to lewes on Sunday morning and then jump on the train (1 stop to falmer) cost is included in your match ticket.
Do the reverse after the game, back to your car but hopefully in not too happy a mood :-)

Quoted from Gaffer58

Is there a good chance you’ll rest your first eleven,European aspirations, and put out a 2nd stream team?

Definitely not, our manager is cut from a different cloth to what we're used to in England, he just wants to win every game regardless of what's coming up, he will definitely field our strongest available eleven.

Quoted from Seagulls eat Haddock

Definitely not, our manager is cut from a different cloth to what we're used to in England, he just wants to win every game regardless of what's coming up, he will definitely field our strongest available eleven.

In that case, is your squad overdue a massive norovirus outbreak?

I hear bird flu is about to break out in the Brighton area in the next few days.

Hi seagulls,

Does Brighton do that thing that southampton do with a red carpet, lights and an announcer for the home and away teams when they get off their coaches? How long before kick off does that take place?

Never seen it before, no idea if that's the norm at you clubs feasting at the premiership table nowadays

Quoted from Seagulls eat Haddock

as I understand it I think we are fine with it and some of our fans are even bringing inflatable seagulls to take you down :-)

Escalating the inflatable war with yet more inflatables is 120% the correct way to go IMO.  It's fun, it's humourous, and it avoids Mariachi v2.0......

Quoted from toontown

Hi seagulls,

Does Brighton do that thing that southampton do with a red carpet, lights and an announcer for the home and away teams when they get off their coaches? How long before kick off does that take place?

Never seen it before, no idea if that's the norm at you clubs feasting at the premiership table nowadays

No we don't do that, our players arrive in their own cars as they have their own carpark and they generally get to the ground about 4 hours b4 kick off for prematch meal

Away teams tend to arrive around 90mins before kick off but that varies (Aston Villa were stuck in traffic last year and arrived with about 15 mins to spare) .your team may decide to come earlier as its a big occasion so if you want to see them arrive id guess about 2hours before kick off.

But there will be no lightshow or announcer :-)

Heres a quick vid of Newcastle arriving so you can see what its like

[url]https://twitter.com/ChronicleNUFC/status/1457018934088110082[/url]

Thanks for offering  any advice, very much appreciated. Just a few questions.

1. Can you recommend where’s the best place to drop the missus off that’ll keep her occupied whilst I go to the match, is there a certain part of the seafront that’s popular or a nice shopping centre for example?

2. I’m parking at The Avenue, if I was to meet the missus back at the car after the game can you recommend a taxi firm that she can use or is there a bus service in that area?

3. I’m staying at Offham on the Saturday, regarding question 1 is there perhaps anything around that area that would keep the missus occupied during the match?
Thanks.

Yeh. Do you have anybody who could tell our club how to operate a ticketing system?

1/ Yes she should go to 'The Lanes' - full of interesting quirky shops and narrow streets its brilliant - also its in easy walking distance up to the main shopping centre at Churchill Square or down to the seafront (5 minutes eitherway) so if its a nice day she will love it

https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g186273-d214950-Reviews-The_Lanes-Brighton_East_Sussex_England.html

2/There are numerous buses in the city going all over the place but this can be quite daunting in a strange city - I would bite the bullet and call her a cab. Main taxi cabs are Streamline Cabs on 01273 202020 or Brighton taxis on 01273 204060 but we also have Uber so maybe download the app if you dont have it already and use that (probably an offer on too so you may get the first ride free)

3/Offham is very quiet countryside area so she should go to Lewes town centre which is lovely and has lots of antique/interesting shops. If you are undecided I recommend The Lanes/seafront area mentioned above (especially if its nice weather)

Quoted from HerveJosse

Yeh. Do you have anybody who could tell our club how to operate a ticketing system?

absolutely ridiculous decision that is - good luck to you all braving the cold to get a ticket tonight

Quoted from Seagulls eat Haddock

1/ Yes she should go to 'The Lanes' - full of interesting quirky shops and narrow streets its brilliant - also its in easy walking distance up to the main shopping centre at Churchill Square or down to the seafront (5 minutes eitherway) so if its a nice day she will love it

https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g186273-d214950-Reviews-The_Lanes-Brighton_East_Sussex_England.html

2/There are numerous buses in the city going all over the place but this can be quite daunting in a strange city - I would bite the bullet and call her a cab. Main taxi cabs are Streamline Cabs on 01273 202020 or Brighton taxis on 01273 204060 but we also have Uber so maybe download the app if you dont have it already and use that (probably an offer on too so you may get the first ride free)

3/Offham is very quiet countryside area so she should go to Lewes town centre which is lovely and has lots of antique/interesting shops. If you are undecided I recommend The Lanes/seafront area mentioned above (especially if its nice weather)

Thanks very much for that mate, really appreciated. On my days off I'll dig out my Brighton FA cup final single from the 80's and post the cover on here!

Quoted from HerveJosse

Yeh. Do you have anybody who could tell our club how to operate a ticketing system?

According to our board and the Trust, there aren't any issues.

When, not if Venue Toolbox fails again tonight, I hope it forces to club to bin it off.

Quoted from Seagulls eat Haddock

1/ Yes she should go to 'The Lanes' - full of interesting quirky shops and narrow streets its brilliant - also its in easy walking distance up to the main shopping centre at Churchill Square or down to the seafront (5 minutes eitherway) so if its a nice day she will love it

https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g186273-d214950-Reviews-The_Lanes-Brighton_East_Sussex_England.html

2/There are numerous buses in the city going all over the place but this can be quite daunting in a strange city - I would bite the bullet and call her a cab. Main taxi cabs are Streamline Cabs on 01273 202020 or Brighton taxis on 01273 204060 but we also have Uber so maybe download the app if you dont have it already and use that (probably an offer on too so you may get the first ride free)

3/Offham is very quiet countryside area so she should go to Lewes town centre which is lovely and has lots of antique/interesting shops. If you are undecided I recommend The Lanes/seafront area mentioned above (especially if its nice weather)

Thanks for your help mate. You are obviously a true football fan. If your lads do manage to beat us, I hope you go on and win the final.  

Quoted from Spidey

Thanks very much for that mate, really appreciated. On my days off I'll dig out my Brighton FA cup final single from the 80's and post the cover on here!

No problem at all - we know what its like to be down in the lower leagues and when we were down there I used to love the FA Cup, praying we'd get a big away game to enjoy, so I'm happy to help you all and hopefully you'll have a great weekend (bar the result of course :-) I'm just trying to sort the weather out for you at the moment :-)

Have you ever really gotten over Gordon Smith's miss in the '83 Cup final?

Quoted from spartacus

Have you ever really gotten over Gordon Smith's miss in the '83 Cup final?

I was there - how did he miss  :o :o :o

What a really kind thing to do - set up an account on an opponent’s forum specifically to help supporters. Touch of class.
I’d like to see Brighton sustain and build on their fantastic progression in modern football.

We might need a 3 goal start.  Is this possible?

Quoted from TownSNAFU5

We might need a 3 goal start.  Is this possible?

I think 3 is a bit much, but we can shake hands on 2   - deal ?

Maybe we could become an affiliated club with Brighton (not Southampton as they are too easy to turn over) and you could send your up and coming wonderkids up to us.

Quoted from WayneBurnettsJockstrap

Maybe we could become an affiliated club with Brighton (not Southampton as they are too easy to turn over) and you could send your up and coming wonderkids up to us.

Hopefully not the next James Tilley though.

Thanks for that mate, really hel[ful :)

I'm staying in Eastbourne on the Sat night, so would I be right in thinking same for me - drive into Lewes Sunday morning and get the train in?  Is there plenty of parking there?

Thanks again :)

Quoted from WayneBurnettsJockstrap

Maybe we could become an affiliated club with Brighton (not Southampton as they are too easy to turn over) and you could send your up and coming wonderkids up to us.

Sorry, we already have that deal with Royale Union Saint-Gilloise in Belgium I'm afraid

It's well documented that we've unearthed some ridiculous talent over recent years, but Moises Caicedo really is on another level. Last week he made West Ham's £100m Declan Rice look completely absent all game long and he seems to be able to do that every week. It's like he's a robot and we are very lucky to have him (not sure for how long though).  

Quoted from spartacus

Have you ever really gotten over Gordon Smith's miss in the '83 Cup final?

Nope (icon_neutral)

Quoted from Lost in Lincoln

Thanks for that mate, really hel[ful :)

I'm staying in Eastbourne on the Sat night, so would I be right in thinking same for me - drive into Lewes Sunday morning and get the train in?  Is there plenty of parking there?

Thanks again :)

yes drive to Lewes on Sunday (either find free street parking nearby or the station car park is £2.40 on a Sunday with 290 spaces) then get your free 7 minute train ride to Falmer (which is the Stadium stop) Trains are approx every 20 minutes

Quoted from Poojah

In that case, is your squad overdue a massive norovirus outbreak?

I’m going to mix their isotonic sports drinks with exlax

Quoted from Seagulls eat Haddock

yes drive to Lewes on Sunday (either find free street parking nearby or the station car park is £2.40 on a Sunday with 290 spaces) then get your free 7 minute train ride to Falmer (which is the Stadium stop) Trains are approx every 20 minutes

Perfect, thank you :)

I'm stopping in central Brighton with my kids on the Saturday night but need to get north straight after kick off. Where is the best place to park on the Sunday to be able to have a pint before the game but then be the right side of the Amex to head north after it finishes? Assuming it will be slow to head back into central Brighton and then try to get out again?

Quoted from Rodley Mariner

I'm stopping in central Brighton with my kids on the Saturday night but need to get north straight after kick off. Where is the best place to park on the Sunday to be able to have a pint before the game but then be the right side of the Amex to head north after it finishes? Assuming it will be slow to head back into central Brighton and then try to get out again?

Tricky one this as quick getaways from The Amex are not really possible I'm afraid due to its quite remote location and lack of parking - so unless you leave on say 80 minutes to get the first train back to Lewes (in one direction) or Brighton city centre (in the other) but I guess you might not want to do that. However, the club's Park and Ride buses are pretty efficient and the Mill Road one will be definitely be best for anyone heading North afterwards, but, as always, you'll need to get parked there early before the match (2 hours ish before kick off) to get your car in, as its very popular. Then you could have drinks and enjoy the atmosphere with your fellow supporters in the stadium concourse.    

Top man. Was also wondering about parking at Falmer station on the Saturday and using public transport to get into Brighton and then back out on Sunday morning so don't know if that's feasible. Thanks for all the advice!

Quoted from Rodley Mariner

Top man. Was also wondering about parking at Falmer station on the Saturday and using public transport to get into Brighton and then back out on Sunday morning so don't know if that's feasible. Thanks for all the advice!

Now this is quite funny - Falmer station is absolutely tiny and probably has 10 spaces at most so I don't really think its feasible  ;D

But actually, you may have stumbled on a genius idea as everyone assumes theres no chance of parking there and in reality the handful of spaces always remain empty  ;D ;D ;D

I don't often get the train there myself as we always drive and slow down nearby and get dropped off by the missus

He who dares  ;D

Quoted from Rodley Mariner

He who dares  ;D

He who dares wins, Rodley, he who dare’s wins…

I have just had a nice takeaway haddock in Whitby (northern seaside town).  Managed to evade the seagulls so I would say Harry Haddock 1, Seagulls 0.

I have been to Brighton twice, but not to see Town play.

  In the mid 1980s went from York by train and back, on the same day, representing the RAF in a 10km race-walk at Peacehaven.

I remember that the road course was hilly.  And that it was a long way to go for such a short (ish) race.

Also went in early 90s for a works conference.  From memory, Brighton had a large pebble beach.  Whereas Bournemouth had kind sandy beaches (and many young ladies from Italy, Spain abs France walking topless along the promenade)  😇

Quoted from Seagulls eat Haddock

ill be honest thats not my specialist subject I'm afraid, and I know that generally you are not allowed to sleep overnight in your vehicle in most places. If it were me I would just park either in Roedean area BN2 5RJ or Hove seafront area BN3 4FA and pay for any daytime parking and then just risk it overnight. Obviously being Brighton we attract a lot of visitors so motorhomes are commonly spotted so you definitelt wont stand out or be alone - as for official options I'm sure youll have apps and websites you can search up on - feel free to ask about any particular places you find and i'll give you the lowdown on the area etc

Thank you

[img]Another option I've found for you campervan/motorhome fans who might be coming for the weekend is Bevendean.

I literally drove past yesterday to visit someone and saw several motorhomes/caravans parked up. It seems perfect as its not residential on either side, so you wont be bothering anyone and there are a few shops and a cafe over the road if you need them. Don't get me wrong, it's not a stunning area or anything,but might do you for free parking for a night or two with no hassle.
Added benefit its a quick taxi or bus into brighton city centre and seafront and also you can see its not too far to the stadium either (top right of pic 2)

pics below with blue pin showing the exact point on the road to park

pic 2 here

Bevendean? I'm not sure I would feel safe overnight.
It has a bit of a reputation. At least it's not Whitehawk 🤣
Also, there may well be parking restrictions on match day.
Certainly for parkrun on Saturdays, when there's a match, we are told to display a barcode if parking in
Bevendean.
Although, it's a different area.

yeah this particular spot is quite a way up the Avenue by the school - very quiet and might do for one or two nights

Quoted from Rodley Mariner

I'm stopping in central Brighton with my kids on the Saturday night but need to get north straight after kick off. Where is the best place to park on the Sunday to be able to have a pint before the game but then be the right side of the Amex to head north after it finishes? Assuming it will be slow to head back into central Brighton and then try to get out again?

You want to leave straight after kick off?  :)

Parking at Falmer station looks a possibility especially as you can do it via the app.

Quoted from Astings

You want to leave straight after kick off?  :)

Parking at Falmer station looks a possibility especially as you can do it via the app.

Haha good spot. I'll be there until the bitter end regardless!

Quoted from Astings

Parking at Falmer station looks a possibility especially as you can do it via the app.

seriously, there are just 10 spaces its a tiny station and even if you book - some helmet will probably have taken your space anyway. I wouldnt risk it plus even if you did manage to get a spot therell be many thousands of people all milling around by your car - up to you though, but I wouldnt

Just a bit of info for anyone going via/parking in Lewes - their women’s team have their biggest ever game on the same day, home to Man U in the QF of the FA Cup. This will significantly impact parking (and pubs !) as the game has sold out. The ground is also near the station so the immediate area will be much busier than usual (including the station car park). Game kicks off at 12:30.

Quoted from Brighton Trawler

Just a bit of info for anyone going via/parking in Lewes - their women’s team have their biggest ever game on the same day, home to Man U in the QF of the FA Cup. This will significantly impact parking (and pubs !) as the game has sold out. The ground is also near the station so the immediate area will be much busier than usual (including the station car park). Game kicks off at 12:30.

thankfully pre-booked our space, so hopefully wont be an issue for us!

but thanks for the heads up

Quoted from Hagrid

thankfully pre-booked our space, so hopefully wont be an issue for us!

but thanks for the heads up

That doesn’t guarantee you a space unfortunately - it’s a pay and display - but you might be ok. There are several car parks in town if you can’t get in, all within 10 mins walk or so. It’ll be chaos around the station from about 10am I suspect  :X

Logistical nightmare this  ;D

What's it like to get a beer either near the ground or near Mill Hill park and ride? Cheers again for all the help and patience chaps.

Quoted from Rodley Mariner

Logistical nightmare this  ;D

What's it like to get a beer either near the ground or near Mill Hill park and ride? Cheers again for all the help and patience chaps.

nothing near the ground at all I'm afraid - your best bet if not doing Lewes or Brighton City Centre is literally 'IN THE GROUND'

Just like to say a big thank you to the Brighton fans offering their help.  
Respect indeed.  Proper fans .  

Quoted from Rodley Mariner

Logistical nightmare this  ;D

What's it like to get a beer either near the ground or near Mill Hill park and ride? Cheers again for all the help and patience chaps.

Seriously nothing at either………..get on the bus and get to the ground if you’re using Mill Hill. The only pub close to the ground is home-only.  There are outside bars, food outlets and almost certainly live music etc at the ground and the concourse will have a decent range of food and drink (possibly including your own local ale to make you feel at home).

Quoted from Brighton Trawler

That doesn’t guarantee you a space unfortunately - it’s a pay and display - but you might be ok. There are several car parks in town if you can’t get in, all within 10 mins walk or so. It’ll be chaos around the station from about 10am I suspect  :X

it better do ive paid 20 quid for it haha, for the Saturday and Sunday so i reckon we'll be okay!

Quoted from Hagrid

it better do ive paid 20 quid for it haha, for the Saturday and Sunday so i reckon we'll be okay!

He's right, it is not guaranteed  even if you book but you should be okay if you get your car in there early Sunday morning and leave it there claiming a space

Quoted from Hagrid

it better do ive paid 20 quid for it haha, for the Saturday and Sunday so i reckon we'll be okay!

Ah cool, you’ll be fine arriving Saturday 👍

Looks like I have an option of train via Lewes or Brighton, is there generally a shorter queue into and out of Falmer in a specific direction?

I'm staying over in Eastbourne and was going to plod over to Lewes around 11am. I guess this is probably not a good idea now?
I'll try the racecourse pnr

Quoted from C0cky

Looks like I have an option of train via Lewes or Brighton, is there generally a shorter queue into and out of Falmer in a specific direction?

I tend to go to Lewes after the game and it's usually OK (usually back there around 30-40 mins after the game has ended as a guide), but I don't think it makes much difference to be honest.

Quoted from lukeo

I'm staying over in Eastbourne and was going to plod over to Lewes around 11am. I guess this is probably not a good idea now?
I'll try the racecourse pnr

Really difficult to be sure but probably OK - but I would definitely avoid trying to use the station car park (it's only got a single lane in and out as well which isn't helpful). There will be close to 3,000 going to the Lewes/Man U game - the club car parks fill up when there's 600 going.

Racecourse it is!

Quoted from lukeo

I'm staying over in Eastbourne and was going to plod over to Lewes around 11am. I guess this is probably not a good idea now?
I'll try the racecourse pnr

If I was you I'd go to Polegate, there's a large car park there, and a few pubs. Jump on the train straight to Falmer when you return after the game go straight up the A22  to the M25. That way you miss all the car traffic. Loads of Brighton fans from East Sussex, including me sometimes, get the train from Polegate

Thank you for that, ideally I want to be as westerly as possible as I'll be driving back to Somerset afterwards and have my lad with me (school on Monday - if we lose)

Quoted from lukeo

Thank you for that, ideally I want to be as westerly as possible as I'll be driving back to Somerset afterwards and have my lad with me (school on Monday - if we lose)

If you're going early as you state Mill Rd would be better for you

Bearing in mind it's a 2.15pm kick off have you any idea what
time the park and ride opens ?

Quoted from Caveman

Bearing in mind it's a 2.15pm kick off have you any idea what
time the park and ride opens ?

It's open at 12 for a 3pm kick off so would imagine 11 to 11;15

So went for a pint with the Mrs after work tonight in downtown Stevenage (excrement hole) got talking to a bloke and his Mrs turned out they are Brighton supporters, very complimentary about Town and absolutely knew loads about our recent history and some of the downs as well as the recent ups.

Brighton on a Friday night/Saturday… Where are you recommending mate ?

Yeah when teams come down for the weekend do their fans tend to congregate in any particular pubs the night before? When was the last time you had away fans take the full 15% of away allocation for the fa cup - presumably Liverpool did earlier this season?

How does my plan sound?

I am going to park and meet my brother in Lewes fairly early then get the train into Brighton, get some food in around the Lanes, then head to the ground around 1230 is?

Quoted from TheRealJohnLewis

How does my plan sound?

I am going to park and meet my brother in Lewes fairly early then get the train into Brighton, get some food in around the Lanes, then head to the ground around 1230 is?

perfect

(thumbup2)

Quoted from bradzmilne

Brighton on a Friday night/Saturday… Where are you recommending mate ?

If you want to enjoy good lively bars - then head for The Lanes area which runs right down to the seafront - literally hundreds of pubs/bars/clubs

If you want to also try and find other town fans then groups of you lot are more likely to be allowed in to The King & Queen, Wetherspoons down West Street, the bars literally on the beach and maybe The Font in the daytime but possibly not at night time (you'd have to try it and see :-)

It's pretty hard trying to recommend specifics out side of these ones as we are so blessed with literally hundreds of bars/pubs - you'll love it

Specific advice for matchday - Dont enjoy it so much that you end up missing the game - it will take about 20/30 minutes to stagger up from the City bars area to the station and there youll find thousands of others all trying to get on the trains to the stadium, so allow time to get there. With a 2.15 kick off I wouldnt want to be leaving the city centre pubs any later than 1.00pm really and that might be tight depending on the numbers doing the same. Don't forget you can have more beers at the ground

Quoted from Seagulls eat Haddock

If you want to enjoy good lively bars - then head for The Lanes area which runs right down to the seafront - literally hundreds of pubs/bars/clubs

If you want to also try and find other town fans then groups of you lot are more likely to be allowed in to The King & Queen, Wetherspoons down West Street, the bars literally on the beach and maybe The Font in the daytime but possibly not at night time (you'd have to try it and see :-)

It's pretty hard trying to recommend specifics out side of these ones as we are so blessed with literally hundreds of bars/pubs - you'll love it

Specific advice for matchday - Dont enjoy it so much that you end up missing the game - it will take about 20/30 minutes to stagger up from the City bars area to the station and there youll find thousands of others all trying to get on the trains to the stadium, so allow time to get there. With a 2.15 kick off I wouldnt want to be leaving the city centre pubs any later than 1.00pm really and that might be tight depending on the numbers doing the same. Don't forget you can have more beers at the ground

I reckon the sodomist has shares in the concourse bars.

Quoted from Mayaman

I reckon the sodomist has shares in the concourse bars.

charming, glad I bothered  :-/

Quoted from Mayaman

I reckon the sodomist has shares in the concourse bars.

Shame to see this, thought it was a decent forum until now.

Quoted from Brighton Trawler

Shame to see this, thought it was a decent forum until now.

It is a decent forum (mostly anyway). Don't let one post put you off, I'm sure Mayaman was saying that with his tongue firmly in his cheek.

Quoted from Rodley Mariner

I'm stopping in central Brighton with my kids on the Saturday night but need to get north straight after kick off. Where is the best place to park on the Sunday to be able to have a pint before the game but then be the right side of the Amex to head north after it finishes? Assuming it will be slow to head back into central Brighton and then try to get out again?

You’re leaving straight after kick off? Odd 😂

Quoted from Seagulls eat Haddock

No we don't do that, our players arrive in their own cars as they have their own carpark and they generally get to the ground about 4 hours b4 kick off for prematch meal

Our players arrive on bikes with baskets on the front for their boots and packed lunch.  The players are looking forward to the game especially the hot showers as it will be the first time for many of them since the energy crisis started

Quoted from Seagulls eat Haddock

charming, glad I bothered  :-/

Honestly mate  I am sure this was said with  tongue in cheek with huge smile on face

All the Brighton fans that have come on here have been brill and a credit to your club  

Albion fans are understandably a little touchy around comments such as the above even if they are made in jest. It stems from years of homophobic abuse by visiting fans of other clubs and whilst it may be amusing to some, calling someone a sodomist for a giggle doesn't go down too well....unlike your mum.  :)

Quoted from Sid the Seagull

Albion fans are understandably a little touchy around comments such as the above even if they are made in jest. It stems from years of homophobic abuse by visiting fans of other clubs and whilst it may be amusing to some, calling someone a sodomist for a giggle doesn't go down too well....unlike your mum.  :)

Might be a quirk of the swear filter on here, which changes “búgger” to sodomist.

Quoted from ska face

Might be a quirk of the swear filter on here, which changes “búgger” to sodomist.

I thought it all seemed a bit over the top!

Yeah, that’s exactly what it is. Our slightly bizarre swear filter which rather than blanking out naughty words, attempts to turn them into less offensive alternatives, except in this instance, it’s done the opposite.

It’s a bit of a blunt instrument with often weird (though not usually offensive) effects, to be honest. Probably time to turn it off or at least change it so that it just stars words out instead.

Quoted from Poojah

Yeah, that’s exactly what it is. Our slightly bizarre swear filter which rather than blanking out naughty words, attempts to turn them into less offensive alternatives, except in this instance, it’s done the opposite.

It’s a bit of a blunt instrument with often weird (though not usually offensive) effects, to be honest. Probably time to turn it off or at least change it so that it just stars words out instead.

;D  ;D ;D thats quality

Indeed. If we didn’t like you, we’d tell you to intercourse off, you fornicator.

Best to use Irish expletives I find - I particularly like feckarse (as an expression I mean...)

Do you know whats funny, I saw an article a few years back saying that in terms of adults who stated they were gay/lesbian, it was about 13.2% in Brighton & Hove and in the same article Manchester were just behind at 13.1%, but when we played Man Utd they're all singing about Brighton fans being gay, You literally couldn't make it up   ;D

When I was a student at Sussex Uni about 25 years ago I remember signing a petition to allow the controversial building of the AMEX in Falmer. Does this mean I get a complimentary ticket for the match? If it wasn't for people like me you might still be at The Withdean.

Quoted from BrMarin

When I was a student at Sussex Uni about 25 years ago I remember signing a petition to allow the controversial building of the AMEX in Falmer. Does this mean I get a complimentary ticket for the match? If it wasn't for people like me you might still be at The Withdean.

Nah we'd have just built it somewhere else (there were a couple of other options) but thanks for signing though (thumbup)

Quoted from Seagulls eat Haddock

Do you know whats funny, I saw an article a few years back saying that in terms of adults who stated they were gay/lesbian, it was about 13.2% in Brighton & Hove and in the same article Manchester were just behind at 13.1%, but when we played Man Utd they're all singing about Brighton fans being gay, You literally couldn't make it up   ;D

Funnily enough, 10 years or so ago I took my wife for a weekend in Manchester for her birthday. I know Manchester fairly well these days but didn’t at the time, and booked a hotel called Velvet on Canal Street.

Lovely hotel, but it was only in the evening in the hotel bar that it dawned on me that we were literally the only straight couple in there and we were, in fact, bang in the heart of Manchester’s gay district.

Ended up having probably the gayest night out I’ve ever had, but also one of the best me and the missus have had together as a couple. Different vibe altogether.

You won’t hear any homophobic nonsense from us (we don’t have a chant filter, fortunately). Not that we would anyway, but we’ll be to busy singing “c'est sera sera”. Hopefully…

Quoted from Poojah

Yeah, that’s exactly what it is. Our slightly bizarre swear filter which rather than blanking out naughty words, attempts to turn them into less offensive alternatives, except in this instance, it’s done the opposite.

It’s a bit of a blunt instrument with often weird (though not usually offensive) effects, to be honest. Probably time to turn it off or at least change it so that it just stars words out instead.

That’s mental!  ;D

Quoted from Poojah

Indeed. If we didn’t like you, we’d tell you to intercourse off, you fornicator.

;D

Quoted from Poojah

Funnily enough, 10 years or so ago I took my wife for a weekend in Manchester for her birthday. I know Manchester fairly well these days but didn’t at the time, and booked a hotel called Velvet on Canal Street.

Lovely hotel, but it was only in the evening in the hotel bar that it dawned on me that we were literally the only straight couple in there and we were, in fact, bang in the heart of Manchester’s gay district.

Ended up having probably the gayest night out I’ve ever had, but also one of the best me and the missus have had together as a couple. Different vibe altogether.

You won’t hear any homophobic nonsense from us (we don’t have a chant filter, fortunately). Not that we would anyway, but we’ll be to busy singing “c'est sera sera”. Hopefully…

Yes I discovered Canal Street when stumbling very inefficiently back to my hotel after a footy match about five years ago. I stumbled on!

Having said that have been to gay bars a couple of times with (then) colleagues on nights out in London. Actually a great vibe, same as standard pubs / clubs minus the toxic BS you often get. Also I’m pretty certain guys would have a much better chance there of pulling girls as there were plenty of straight lasses out with gay male friends when I went and no competition from other straight blokes! If only I’d known this when I was single ;)

Weird as it is  I am so use to the filter  I actually read it as the Bvgger has shares in the concourse .....my brain has started to autocorrect words back

Quoted from Seagulls eat Haddock

;D  ;D ;D thats quality

You can turn the swear filter off in your settings so some people will have read it as originally written.

Its a weird replacement word as it definitely increases the chances of the phrase coming across as offensive, its a very literal translation of "búgger" which isn't how that word is intended 99% of the time

Quoted from Poojah

Indeed. If we didn’t like you, we’d tell you to intercourse off, you fornicator.

I think you have put the comma in the wrong place and preferably should have used inverted commas as the Brighton supporter could even take this the wrong way  :B :B

Quoted from Poojah

Funnily enough, 10 years or so ago I took my wife for a weekend in Manchester for her birthday. I know Manchester fairly well these days but didn’t at the time, and booked a hotel called Velvet on Canal Street.

Lovely hotel, but it was only in the evening in the hotel bar that it dawned on me that we were literally the only straight couple in there and we were, in fact, bang in the heart of Manchester’s gay district.

I’ve stayed at Velvet…for work.

Pull up a stool…

On a snowy, winter night, much like last night, the only choices left in the city centre were a Brittannia hotel, Sascha’s or Velvet.

So three suited gents, including two 6’4’’ egg chasers and me, of Hurstian proportions, check into Canal Street’s finest.

Lovely hotel indeed. They definitely thought we were only going to use one room but were too embarrassed to tell them. I was to be the jam filling.

One of the lads was from Whitehaven (not Scott Carson) and couldn’t believe his room had two plush, velvet chaise longues. Except the lad misheard me and thought they were called Shane Longs.

When we got back to the office a couple of days later he was telling everyone about these Shane Longs in his hotel room.

To this day his Fantasy Football team (and possibly his fantasy) is called ‘Two Shane Longs’.

Canal street is great, very unique experience but great all the same.

I stayed around there a while back whilst attending a gig, I went a night earlier to my mates and was bang in the middle so to speak.

Had some great conversations at the bar and whilst the gay scene has a dark and sinister underbelly, like every form of sub culture I guess, it was a great night and I guess it helped change my views and understanding of LGBTQ stuff…

Quoted from Poojah

Funnily enough, 10 years or so ago I took my wife for a weekend in Manchester for her birthday. I know Manchester fairly well these days but didn’t at the time, and booked a hotel called Velvet on Canal Street.

Lovely hotel, but it was only in the evening in the hotel bar that it dawned on me that we were literally the only straight couple in there and we were, in fact, bang in the heart of Manchester’s gay district.

Ended up having probably the gayest night out I’ve ever had, but also one of the best me and the missus have had together as a couple. Different vibe altogether.

You won’t hear any homophobic nonsense from us (we don’t have a chant filter, fortunately). Not that we would anyway, but we’ll be to busy singing “c'est sera sera”. Hopefully…

Haha, I got put up in Velvet for work as it was really close to where I needed to be. It was memorable for two things, 1. It was the evening of the World Cup final So watched that in my room.
2. It was difficult to watch said game as they were making a porno in the next door room. Bizarre night.

Quoted from Theimperialcoroner

Haha, I got put up in Velvet for work as it was really close to where I needed to be. It was memorable for two things, 1. It was the evening of the World Cup final So watched that in my room.
2. It was difficult to watch said game as they were making a porno in the next door room. Bizarre night.

Tight at the back and some good length on the passes?

Manchester is the only city I've visited where the hotels ask you if you want a room with a window. I've stayed numerous times in various hotels work send me to in the city and have come to the conclusion that windows don't add value to a hotel stay in Manchester. Quite the opposite in fact.

Quoted from Seagulls eat Haddock

Hi everyone and congrats on getting to the quarters.

Just wanted to join your forum to offer any help and answer any questions you might have about your visit to the south coast.

Questions about the ground, parking etc

ask away

What’s parking like around Moulsecoombe station mate?

Quoted from ska face

What’s parking like around Moulsecoombe station mate?

Controlled zone on matchdays - so unless you have a booked space (justpark.com etc) you can’t

https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/parking-zones?field_zone_id_value=D#map

Cheers. Back to the drawing board it is.

Quoted from ska face

Cheers. Back to the drawing board it is.

I'm still undecided but think I'm just going to just use the racecourse PNR as I'm coming along the coast from Eastbourne Sunday morning

Quoted from lukeo

I'm still undecided but think I'm just going to just use the racecourse PNR as I'm coming along the coast from Eastbourne Sunday morning

We’re stopping in Worthing the night before. Had planned to park in Lewes early and head into Brighton, but that’d mean driving up past the ground, coming back to go into town, then going back out to Lewes after the match (where I reckon it’d be snided) and then coming back that way again to get on the A27.

Ball ache this.

Hi, Any advice appreciated. We are staying Saturday night in Eastbourne. Myself and son will be going to the game, wife and daughter looking around Brighton whilst we do that. Any suggestions about best strategy for parking so we can get to the game, reconvene with the girls afterwards to come home?

Will the bars at the ground show the match that's on TV after ours? Man U v Fulham. OK so there is a tiny possibility that it doesn't matter to us after the game but...

I was hoping to watch that whilst the crowds disperse  - assume bars that are available to away fans at the ground will show it?

Quoted from vernontown

Hi, Any advice appreciated. We are staying Saturday night in Eastbourne. Myself and son will be going to the game, wife and daughter looking around Brighton whilst we do that. Any suggestions about best strategy for parking so we can get to the game, reconvene with the girls afterwards to come home?

Brighton racecourse I'd guess. I'm doing the same minus the 'baggage' of the shoppers 😄
Nice steady drive across the coast into Brighton, drop the girls off and head to the racecourse which isn't far away by the looks of google maps

Quoted from ska face

We’re stopping in Worthing the night before. Had planned to park in Lewes early and head into Brighton, but that’d mean driving up past the ground, coming back to go into town, then going back out to Lewes after the match (where I reckon it’d be snided) and then coming back that way again to get on the A27.

Ball ache this.

Going straight Mill Road P&R is your easiest bet if driving from Worthing as it’s just along the A27, just aim to be parked up a couple of hours before ko as it fills up early. Away end is nearer the P&R bus queue so you should be away reasonably ok after the game if you’re in a hurry.

Your plan is ok though if you want to go into Brighton, and get to Lewes early (bearing in mind the Man U game) - 20 mins or so by train back into Brighton, then train back to Falmer for the game and then a (7 mins) train to get back to Lewes after the game. Traffic from Lewes back on to the A27 post match is fine.

Quoted from Brighton Trawler

Going straight Mill Road P&R is your easiest bet if driving from Worthing as it’s just along the A27, just aim to be parked up a couple of hours before ko as it fills up early. Away end is nearer the P&R bus queue so you should be away reasonably ok after the game if you’re in a hurry.

Hero, cheers mate. Last one from me - what time does the P&R start operating & do the buses go into Brighton from Mill Road? I know I sound like a country bumpkin here but I promise I’ve looked all over & can’t find an answer.

Thanks for the information you have offered so far, much appreciated.
Can I ask one?
If you were to park in Woodingdean how would you get to Falmer Station?
Are there any trains, or buses that travel on the B2123 Falmer Road or is it easy enough and safe enough to walk?

Question about lease I am in E1l which I think is the away fans overspill for cup games where they get a higher allocation. Will I be be able to access the main South stand concourse  bars etc for away fans? If not is there a bar in ElI . It is the very last block of the East stand level with the corner flag.

Quoted from thevera

Thanks for the information you have offered so far, much appreciated.
Can I ask one?
If you were to park in Woodingdean how would you get to Falmer Station?
Are there any trains, or buses that travel on the B2123 Falmer Road or is it easy enough and safe enough to walk?

Foot/cycle path basically along the road all the way to the station/stadium which has recently been resurfaced so very safe and easy. It’s about 2 miles to the edge of the village (mostly downhill to the ground, uphill back to Woodingdean obviously). There is quite a bit of on street parking on Bexhill Road at the top of the hill and an industrial estate that is empty on Sundays. If the weather is nice, the views on the walk down are absolutely stunning by the way……..

Quoted from ska face

Hero, cheers mate. Last one from me - what time does the P&R start operating & do the buses go into Brighton from Mill Road? I know I sound like a country bumpkin here but I promise I’ve looked all over & can’t find an answer.

Usually opens 3hrs before ko I think. Buses only shuttle from Mill Road to the ground and back, they don’t go anywhere near the city.

There’s also a fair amount of info on here re travel options :

https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/club/stadiums/the-amex-stadium/transport

Quoted from HerveJosse

Question about lease I am in E1l which I think is the away fans overspill for cup games where they get a higher allocation. Will I be be able to access the main South stand concourse  bars etc for away fans? If not is there a bar in ElI . It is the very last block of the East stand level with the corner flag.

I think the design of the ground means this effectively becomes part of the South Stand for cup matches like this with higher than usual PL allocations……if not, there will still be food & drink available for sure. We look after away fans very well (apart from the 🛎️🔚 lot visiting on Wednesday)

Quoted from Poojah

Funnily enough, 10 years or so ago I took my wife for a weekend in Manchester for her birthday. I know Manchester fairly well these days but didn’t at the time, and booked a hotel called Velvet on Canal Street.

Lovely hotel, but it was only in the evening in the hotel bar that it dawned on me that we were literally the only straight couple in there and we were, in fact, bang in the heart of Manchester’s gay district.

Ended up having probablythe gayest night out I’ve ever had, but also one of the best me and the missus have had together as a couple. Different vibe altogether.

You won’t hear any homophobic nonsense from us (we don’t have a chant filter, fortunately). Not that we would anyway, but we’ll be to busy singing “c'est sera sera”. Hopefully…

Only ...."Probably"  ...care to expand on that 😅

Quoted from moosey_club

"Probably" ? ...care to expand on that 😅

Had a decent night in a gay bar in Middlesbrough in 2005. That might have topped it but then my mate kind of got a bit stabbed on the way back from the bogs, which took the shine off things slightly.

Is the Racecourse PNR easy enough to get in and out?
Also at full time is it obvious where to go and which bus to jump back on to get back to the Racecourse

Quoted from lukeo

Is the Racecourse PNR easy enough to get in and out?
Also at full time is it obvious where to go and which bus to jump back on to get back to the Racecourse

Why on earth would you want to go to Wrexham?  ;)

Quoted from Poojah

Had a decent night in a gay bar in Middlesbrough in 2005. That might have topped it but then my mate kind of got a bit stabbed on the way back from the bogs, which took the shine off things slightly.

From behind ?

Quoted from Brighton Trawler

Shame to see this, thought it was a decent forum until now.

It was a joke.  

Quoted from Brazilnut

Honestly mate  I am sure this was said with  tongue in cheek with huge smile on face

All the Brighton fans that have come on here have been brill and a credit to your club  

Thanks.  Somebody got it.  It somehow seems worse with the word 'sodomist".  The word it replaced starting with 'b', ending with 'r' with a couple of 'g's" in the middle is often used in an endearing way.   #banter #joke #Britishhumour  #obvousappreciatetheoopistionfangivinghistime

Quoted from lukeo

Brighton racecourse I'd guess. I'm doing the same minus the 'baggage' of the shoppers 😄
Nice steady drive across the coast into Brighton, drop the girls off and head to the racecourse which isn't far away by the looks of google maps

Hi both,  another Brighton fan in peace.

Been reading this thread since the draw, and kudos to my fellow BHAFC fan who has answered all your questions and started this thread ...

My thoughts on this one, drive from Eastbourne to Brighton racecourse and use that Park & Ride. It's free. Parking in Brighton is anything but!

You can then get the free park and ride bus to the game from the racecourse or, if you wanted to have a drink in the city centre / drop the girls in town, get another bus (i think its the 22 outside the hospital or get a cab) into town and then the train to Falmer (bit of a faff).

If you wanted to have a drink at the Park & Ride, the Fox on the Downs is a lovey pub at the top of the hill.

Final advice (for all) , give yourself enough time.

Question for any of the Brighton supporters, I noticed Lewes ladies have Man U in the cup and have sold out, I think their ground holds around 3,000 so I assume parking will be harder in and around the Lewes area?

Quoted from HertsGTFC

Question for any of the Brighton supporters, I noticed Lewes ladies have Man U in the cup and have sold out, I think their ground holds around 3,000 so I assume parking will be harder in and around the Lewes area?

Yes, unfortunetly for you. It will be busier. That game kicks off at 12.30, so a lot of the parking might already be taken. Hard to say if the town will be full up, but it will be busy.

Lewes has amazing pubs.

Quoted from Mayaman

Thanks.  Somebody got it.  It somehow seems worse with the word 'sodomist".  The word it replaced starting with 'b', ending with 'r' with a couple of 'g's" in the middle is often used in an endearing way.   #banter #joke #Britishhumour  #obvousappreciatetheoopistionfangivinghistime

yes mate, don't worry we totally get that  ;D and when I heard about your swear filter that was hilarious - did more harm than good on this occasion

Another question for you guys - I saw that trains from Brighton station are put on for anyone going to the match...with it being a sunday will they still be super regular?

Also, might sound like a daft question but do they check tickets when getting on those trains? I'm meeting my friend who has my ticket at the stadium y'see.

One more daft question (promise) - do you know if they have those lockers that you can pay to use at Brighton station? I'm working in London the following few days and dont fancy carrying my bag full of clothes and my laptop to the match hah.

Quoted from Seagulls over Sussex

Yes, unfortunetly for you. It will be busier. That game kicks off at 12.30, so a lot of the parking might already be taken. Hard to say if the town will be full up, but it will be busy.

Lewes has amazing pubs.

Perfect thank you, train it is then 👍

Quoted from sam gy

Another question for you guys - I saw that trains from Brighton station are put on for anyone going to the match...with it being a sunday will they still be super regular?

Also, might sound like a daft question but do they check tickets when getting on those trains? I'm meeting my friend who has my ticket at the stadium y'see.

One more daft question (promise) - do you know if they have those lockers that you can pay to use at Brighton station? I'm working in London the following few days and dont fancy carrying my bag full of clothes and my laptop to the match hah.

No problems mate ...

Train times as follows from Brighton to Falmer on Sunday

1205 - 1211
1217 - 1227
1247- 1257
1305 - 1311
1317 - 1327 - absolute latest you want to get the train.

You could be waiting for 30+ minutes in the queue so aim for the train before the one you want to get.

They won't check tickets.

I'm pretty sure the there is no luggage store (could be wrong), but there is a facility close to the station (just had a google). It's close to The Laines as well which is 10/10 for pubs.

https://www.citysparespace.com/locations/luggage-storage-brighton-station/?utm_source=googlemaps

Quoted from Seagulls over Sussex

No problems mate ...

Train times as follows from Brighton to Falmer on Sunday

1205 - 1211
1217 - 1227
1247- 1257
1305 - 1311
1317 - 1327 - absolute latest you want to get the train.

You could be waiting for 30+ minutes in the queue so aim for the train before the one you want to get.

They won't check tickets.

I'm pretty sure the there is no luggage store (could be wrong), but there is a facility close to the station (just had a google). It's close to The Laines as well which is 10/10 for pubs.

https://www.citysparespace.com/locations/luggage-storage-brighton-station/?utm_source=googlemaps

Is getting an Uber to the ground a viable alternative to queueing for a packed train, or is getting there by road just a complete write-off altogether?

Also, can you drink cans in the queue/on the train or do the Police turn their noses up at it  ;D

On your website, it looks like you can get a free train from Worthing is that the case? We are coming from Salisbury way on, so heading along the coast and want to head into Brighton prior to the match, is that the best option. Park in Worhting then train to Brighton, then train again to the ground.

Quoted from TheRealJohnLewis

On your website, it looks like you can get a free train from Worthing is that the case? We are coming from Salisbury way on, so heading along the coast and want to head into Brighton prior to the match, is that the best option. Park in Worhting then train to Brighton, then train again to the ground.

and jnr has a ticket 😢❤️

Quoted from Poojah

Is getting an Uber to the ground a viable alternative to queueing for a packed train, or is getting there by road just a complete write-off altogether?

Yes, Brighton has plenty of Uber or use https://www.brightontaxis.com/ 01273 204060 (you could preorder one)

Again, give yourself enough time.

Remember, the train is free though.

Quoted from sam gy

Also, can you drink cans in the queue/on the train or do the Police turn their noses up at it  ;D

You'll have no problem unless you are being too much (wine)

Quoted from TheRealJohnLewis

On your website, it looks like you can get a free train from Worthing is that the case? We are coming from Salisbury way on, so heading along the coast and want to head into Brighton prior to the match, is that the best option. Park in Worhting then train to Brighton, then train again to the ground.

Yes, that's the case. It's all free inside the travel zone.Picture below and link attached.

https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/news/3112184/travel-information-grimsby

Park in Worthing, train to Brighton, few beers around the station, then leave plenty of time from Brighton to Falmer.

Can recommend The Caxton Arms near Brighton station (the owner is called Brett).

https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/news/3112184/travel-information-grimsby

Quoted from Seagulls over Sussex

Yes, that's the case. It's all free inside the travel zone.Picture below and link attached.

https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/news/3112184/travel-information-grimsby

Park in Worthing, train to Brighton, few beers around the station, then leave plenty of time from Brighton to Falmer.

Can recommend The Caxton Arms near Brighton station (the owner is called Brett).

https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/news/3112184/travel-information-grimsby

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Quoted from Seagulls over Sussex

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This is an absolute nightmare, I’m so not used to this! I was hoping I’d given up public transport for life!

It's not public transport, this weekend only they're football specials

is there an early train from Eastbourne to Brighton ? Coach not taking us in till 12 and I fancy being around earlier

Quoted from crusty ole pie

is there an early train from Eastbourne to Brighton ? Coach not taking us in till 12 and I fancy being around earlier

Why not just look at National Rail Enquiries? Some of you are going to be asking these poor lads if they'll nip to your hotels and wipe your arses before long 😂

Quoted from crusty ole pie

is there an early train from Eastbourne to Brighton ? Coach not taking us in till 12 and I fancy being around earlier

Not sure of the answer to this but I'm staying in Eastbourne and heading in over to the racecourse (in Brighton not Wrexham)  once we get kicked out our room at 10am, if you're close by more than happy for you to jump in with me and my lad

Quoted from lukeo

Not sure of the answer to this but I'm staying in Eastbourne and heading in over to the racecourse (in Brighton not Wrexham)  once we get kicked out our room at 10am, if you're close by more than happy for you to jump in with me and my lad

Cheers what hotel are you staying in ?

Does the travel zone include from Preston Park pre match and to Preston Park post match? I know we will need to change at Brighton.

Quoted from Davec

Does the travel zone include from Preston Park pre match and to Preston Park post match? I know we will need to change at Brighton.

Yes - literally ANY station within the travel zone and the furthest points are Worthing out to the west, Haywards Heath to the north and Eastbourne to the east

look here and scrol ldown to train map - shows all included stations https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/club/stadiums/the-amex-stadium/transport/free-travel-services

Quoted from Seagulls eat Haddock

Yes - literally ANY station within the travel zone and the furthest points are Worthing out to the west, Haywards Heath to the north and Eastbourne to the east

look here and scrol ldown to train map - shows all included stations https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/club/stadiums/the-amex-stadium/transport/free-travel-services

Cheers, very helpful

Quoted from Seagulls eat Haddock

Yes - literally ANY station within the travel zone and the furthest points are Worthing out to the west, Haywards Heath to the north and Eastbourne to the east

look here and scrol ldown to train map - shows all included stations https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/club/stadiums/the-amex-stadium/transport/free-travel-services

"You can use your matchday ticket or season ticket to use most services between 11.30am and 9pm for a 3pm kick-off and between 4.15pm and midnight for a 7.45pm kick-off.

Free travel services for other kick-off times will vary accordingly"

Does that mean the free travel will start at 10:45am? Can I just ride around as I fancy in that time?

Quoted from bedders78

"You can use your matchday ticket or season ticket to use most services between 11.30am and 9pm for a 3pm kick-off and between 4.15pm and midnight for a 7.45pm kick-off.

Free travel services for other kick-off times will vary accordingly"

Does that mean the free travel will start at 10:45am? Can I just ride around as I fancy in that time?

They havent specifically given a start time but that would be about right. In my experience, you just show your match ticket if its quite early or from one of the lesser used stations and the staff will just let you through. If its from the big stations Worthing, Eastbourne etc there will usually be many others doing the same thing. If its at Brighton they dont even bother asking about tickets as there will be thousands doing it.

With regards to riding around 'as you fancy' I'm not 100% sure as Ive never done that, it was designed to take you from any station in the zone to the ground but you might get away with it if you just say you are meeting someone when you get off at a different station. To be honest I'm not sure what they would do about it anyway, so you'll probably be fine

Quoted from Rodley Mariner

Why not just look at National Rail Enquiries? Some of you are going to be asking these poor lads if they'll nip to your hotels and wipe your arses before long 😂

They are very informative to be fair.  Better than Chat GPT, so let me try one.  It's half term coming up so; Should I bus it to Vung tau and get a ferry to Con Dau island or rent a bike and drive to La Gi?

Quoted from Mayaman

They are very informative to be fair.  Better than Chat GPT, so let me try one.  It's half term coming up so; Should I bus it to Vung tau and get a ferry to Con Dau island or rent a bike and drive to La Gi?

I'd hitchhike. Then use a basket boat, (easily borrowed off a fisherman or his friend). You'll have the time (end?) of your life .

Happy to help

Quoted from Brighton Trawler

Just a bit of info for anyone going via/parking in Lewes - their women’s team have their biggest ever game on the same day, home to Man U in the QF of the FA Cup. This will significantly impact parking (and pubs !) as the game has sold out. The ground is also near the station so the immediate area will be much busier than usual (including the station car park). Game kicks off at 12:30.

What about parking at/near Eastbourne station? Would that be easier?

Quoted from crusty ole pie

Cheers what hotel are you staying in ?

Cumberland ( on the Sea front)
Only me and my lad so back seats are free

Why on earth did Brighton build an out of town stadium with f#ck all parking?! I thought the idea was you either build in the town centre and make it park and ride, or you build out of town and make it car friendly. This is neither of those things. Seems completely ar#e about face to me.

Quoted from Heisenberg

Why on earth did Brighton build an out of town stadium with f#ck all parking?! I thought the idea was you either build in the town centre and make it park and ride, or you build out of town and make it car friendly. This is neither of those things. Seems completely ar#e about face to me.

We desperately needed a home and to cut a long story short, it was the best option that we could get approval for (and even that wasnt easy - trust me). Land down here is at a premium and all the other possible sites were violently opposed by councils/locals/green campaigners etc etc

We're used to it now and it is a great stadium but I fully understand why away fans find it a pain in the ar se

Quoted from Heisenberg

Why on earth did Brighton build an out of town stadium with f#ck all parking?! I thought the idea was you either build in the town centre and make it park and ride, or you build out of town and make it car friendly. This is neither of those things. Seems completely ar#e about face to me.

Brighton is surrounded by hills and the sea. It took over 10 years to find a site and get planning permission. In one sentence I've covered something that was probably one of the hardest things any club has ever achieved to get a stadium of their own.

At least our stadium is in the city and not in the next town along.  ;D

Quoted from Astings

I'd hitchhike. Then use a basket boat, (easily borrowed off a fisherman or his friend). You'll have the time (end?) of your life .

Happy to help

Made me laugh that.  In my youth and without my missus, I'd have tried that. I'll try something in between your suggestion and my original plans.

Quoted from Astings

Brighton is surrounded by hills and the sea. It took over 10 years to find a site and get planning permission. In one sentence I've covered something that was probably one of the hardest things any club has ever achieved to get a stadium of their own.

At least our stadium is in the city and not in the next town along.  ;D

Falmer's classed as Lewes isn't it? ;)

We are staying in Newhaven and then plan to use the park and ride at the racecourse.

The wife and kids want to go into Brighton while I'm at the match. Would I have to drop them off in Brighton first or can they use the park and ride and get the train into Brighton from Falmer?

Quoted from Craigy01

We are staying in Newhaven and then plan to use the park and ride at the racecourse.

The wife and kids want to go into Brighton while I'm at the match. Would I have to drop them off in Brighton first or can they use the park and ride and get the train into Brighton from Falmer?

Yes, they can do that. Park at the racecourse (free), then bus to the ground with you (also free) and walk to Falmer Railway Station (that way they get to see the ground as well!  8) they can then get the train from Falmer to Brighton and meet them at the car at the end of the game, OR meet them in town (get the train back after the game).

Or, they could get a bus from Brighton Racecourse (Elm Grove) into town.

Quoted from diehardmariner

Falmer's classed as Lewes isn't it? ;)

The stadium is officially in Brighton, the coach park is in Lewes. The site borders both so to speak.

Anyone know what time the Amex car parks open?

Quoted from ska face

Anyone know what time the Amex car parks open?

presume you mean the two park and ride car parks? If so - For the Grimsby game the Mill Road and Brighton Racecourse park & ride sites will open from 11.15am, with spaces allocated on a first come, first served basis

Quoted from Seagulls eat Haddock

presume you mean the two park and ride car parks? If so - For the Grimsby game the Mill Road and Brighton Racecourse park & ride sites will open from 11.15am, with spaces allocated on a first come, first served basis

No mate, your lot released about 100 parking spots a couple of hours back & I snagged one. Unless I’ve bought for the wrong game, which is quite likely.

Still 38 left if anyone’s quick enough - https://tickets.brightonandhovealbion.com/en-gb/categories/parking

oh I see - youre in the Bridge car park and as far as I know you can get there whenever you like beforehand (within reason) as its an open air car park. I've only used it twice before and got there about an hour before the game . Its very convenient for the stadium but can be a nightmare getting out so maybe hang around for a bit after

Quoted from ska face

No mate, your lot released about 100 parking spots a couple of hours back & I snagged one. Unless I’ve bought for the wrong game, which is quite likely.

Still 38 left if anyone’s quick enough - https://tickets.brightonandhovealbion.com/en-gb/categories/parking

I’ve just opened an account with them, but then you have to link it to a Brighton season ticket, so I think I’ve been rumbled…..

Quoted from Heisenberg

I’ve just opened an account with them, but then you have to link it to a Brighton season ticket, so I think I’ve been rumbled…..

Open to home & away fans mate. On the page about linking to an existing fan card (?) there’s a little bit of yellow text saying something like “issue a new number”. I got mine sorted no trouble.

Saying that, I’m fully expecting to get turned away on Sunday for having not read it correctly somewhere. Always the danger when you’re meant to be working.

Quoted from ska face

Open to home & away fans mate. On the page about linking to an existing fan card (?) there’s a little bit of yellow text saying something like “issue a new number”. I got mine sorted no trouble.

Saying that, I’m fully expecting to get turned away on Sunday for having not read it correctly somewhere. Always the danger when you’re meant to be working.

….it’s when I inputted my email address and realising that having the letters GTFC in it was not helping my cause. I knew that’d have repercussions one day!

Quoted from Heisenberg

….it’s when I inputted my email address and realising that having the letters GTFC in it was not helping my cause. I knew that’d have repercussions one day!

have you still got issues

Quoted from Heisenberg

….it’s when I inputted my email address and realising that having the letters GTFC in it was not helping my cause. I knew that’d have repercussions one day!

I can order it for you if you're quick

I really do appreciate that, it’s so nice of you, but no, I’m going to decline and see where I end up on Sunday! But thank you, I’ll not forget how great you lot have been on this forum since the draw. I hope you don’t all do an about-turn after the final whistle, wink wink x.

Quoted from Heisenberg

I really do appreciate that, it’s so nice of you, but no, I’m going to decline and see where I end up on Sunday! But thank you, I’ll not forget how great you lot have been on this forum since the draw. I hope you don’t all do an about-turn after the final whistle, wink wink x.

To be honest I love what the FA cup is about. I've seen us at the final and the replay back in 1983, seen us in the semi a few years ago. I fully appreciate just what it means to fans of clubs lower down the pyramid. We're looking good in the league, we're currently living our dream. I'd love to lose to you if we can bank a European spot. To be fair we're likely to be close to Wembley again soon (last words) you may not unless it's in a play-off.

We remember where we've come from, those that campaigned long and hard for where we are now, sadly many never got to see that final day when we moved back into a permanent ground in the city and then to the EPL.The club includes a history lesson to all new staff during induction, that's to new players, coaches down to the cleaners. It's important to us to remember our battle to survive.

Enjoy your day.All of you!

Quoted from Astings

To be honest I love what the FA cup is about. I've seen us at the final and the replay back in 1983, seen us in the semi a few years ago. I fully appreciate just what it means to fans of clubs lower down the pyramid. We're looking good in the league, we're currently living our dream. I'd love to lose to you if we can bank a European spot. To be fair we're likely to be close to Wembley again soon (last words) you may not unless it's in a play-off.

We remember where we've come from, those that campaigned long and hard for where we are now, sadly many never got to see that final day when we moved back into a permanent ground in the city and then to the EPL.The club includes a history lesson to all new staff during induction, that's to new players, coaches down to the cleaners. It's important to us to remember our battle to survive.

Enjoy your day.All of you!

I’m slightly tipsy and pressed the Red Cross on my phone by accident - mid-40’s with terrible eyesight, that’s all!

I like your post, and we do aspire to achieve similar heights. Maybe one day….

Quoted from Astings

To be honest I love what the FA cup is about. I've seen us at the final and the replay back in 1983, seen us in the semi a few years ago. I fully appreciate just what it means to fans of clubs lower down the pyramid. We're looking good in the league, we're currently living our dream. I'd love to lose to you if we can bank a European spot. To be fair we're likely to be close to Wembley again soon (last words) you may not unless it's in a play-off.

We remember where we've come from, those that campaigned long and hard for where we are now, sadly many never got to see that final day when we moved back into a permanent ground in the city and then to the EPL.The club includes a history lesson to all new staff during induction, that's to new players, coaches down to the cleaners. It's important to us to remember our battle to survive.

Enjoy your day.All of you!

I was born in Shoreham and lived in Lancing in the 60s. My first ever pro football game was on 5th November 1966-Brighton v Doncaster Rovers (0.0.) for my school mates birthday do in the days of the great Kit Napier. The old man was a Grimsby exile and we moved back up north in December 66 before I got hooked. Most posters on this board won't be aware of the dark Brighton days when, if I remember correctly the Goldstone was sold from underneath you and the exile at Gillingham began. Its a tribute to Brighton fans that you kept the club going. You deserve every success now. I hope one day we can emulate what's gone on in Sussex by the Sea.

Quoted from Astings

To be fair we're likely to be close to Wembley again soon (last words) you may not unless it's in a play-off.

I know what you‘re saying but there was a time not long ago that we called Wembley Blundell Park South because we were there so often (four times in four seasons, five in eight)!

Quoted from Heisenberg

I’m slightly tipsy and pressed the Red Cross on my phone by accident - mid-40’s with terrible eyesight, that’s all!

I like your post, and we do aspire to achieve similar heights. Maybe one day….

You can turn the Red Cross into a green tick or even a gold star if you really feel bad - just go back to the post and press the alternative.

Quoted from AussieMariner

You can turn the Red Cross into a green tick or even a gold star if you really feel bad - just go back to the post and press the alternative.

Well there you go - you really CAN teach an old dog new tricks!

Just spent Friday night in The Lanes in Brighton is it always this quiet.?

Quoted from HerveJosse

Just spent Friday night in The Lanes in Brighton is it always this quiet.?

Nope - they heard you were coming.

Quoted from Heisenberg

Nope - they heard you were coming.

I knew he was a moaner

Big thank you to all the input from the Brighton fans along this thread. Other than Sunday...all the best to you, been class. 👏

Quoted from HerveJosse

Just spent Friday night in The Lanes in Brighton is it always this quiet.?

Try Kensington or kemp town,

Quoted from HerveJosse

Just spent Friday night in The Lanes in Brighton is it always this quiet.?

Everyone was probably at Fat Boy Slim - where I've just been!

Try the Seafront / around the station / North Laines area if you are still out and about.

Quoted from Seagulls over Sussex

Everyone was probably at Fat Boy Slim - where I've just been!

Try the Seafront / around the station / North Laines area if you are still out and about.

I wouldn’t worry. HerveJosse will be tucked up in his Travel Tavern by now, bashing his F5 over the Companies House website like a Rockefeller skank.

Quoted from Knut Anders Fosters Voles

I wouldn’t worry. HerveJosse will be tucked up in his Travel Tavern by now,  bashing his F5 on the Companies House website like a Rockefeller skank.

;D ;D ;D ;D he's probably emptied the bar after regaling with them the tales of how 1878 are utter frauds, having failed to invest any money at all, and they're dodgy as feck coz they filed thir accounts a week late n how much better it was under jsf......

Quoted from Astings

have you still got issues

Oh you work for the Great Transport and Food Corporation - shouldn't be a problem

Quoted from Heisenberg

I’m slightly tipsy and pressed the Red Cross on my phone by accident - mid-40’s with terrible eyesight, that’s all!

I like your post, and we do aspire to achieve similar heights. Maybe one day….

I thought you could press it again and it would turn it off.  Hence your red cross was an experiment.  Soz mate.

Anywhere to eat near the racecourse? I've noticed a garden centre but that's about it

Quoted from Knut Anders Fosters Voles

I wouldn’t worry. HerveJosse will be tucked up in his Travel Tavern by now, bashing his F5 over the Companies House website like a Rockefeller skank.

Happy joyous weekend to you to. Couldn’t you get a ticket?

Quoted from lukeo

Anywhere to eat near the racecourse? I've noticed a garden centre but that's about it

Hope, not the best area, If you have time its a very quick cab ride into city centre/seafront/Lanes area where ther are tons of places (this weather isnt helping the numbers of people out and about to be honest)

Quoted from lukeo

Anywhere to eat near the racecourse? I've noticed a garden centre but that's about it

The Fox on the Downs Pub has an excellent roast dinner and is next to The Racecourse - if for tomorrow.

https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g186273-d2494919-Reviews-Fox_on_The_Downs-Brighton_East_Sussex_England.html

If tonight, get the bus into town. Laines / North Laines / Kemptown areas.

Quoted from Seagulls over Sussex

The Fox on the Downs Pub has an excellent roast dinner and is next to The Racecourse - if for tomorrow.

https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g186273-d2494919-Reviews-Fox_on_The_Downs-Brighton_East_Sussex_England.html

If tonight, get the bus into town. Laines / North Laines / Kemptown areas.

Sounds good to me!
Have to say it's my first visit to Brighton and apart from a chav spitting at my son's feet for us wearing Grimsby gear it's been brilliant. The pier is fantastic

It’s such a pity we have such a strong preference for haddock and can’t bring ourselves to an association with the three letter word worm infested bottom feeder.  Would have been great to hear 5,000 Town fans doing a Quadrophenia in Brighton.  ‘We are the cod’s, we are the cod’s, we are we are, we are the cod’s’

Just arrived in Eastbourne, its very "sleepy" down on the seafront. Anybody already here that can recommend a pub for a beer or three?

What beers are on tap in the ground guys?

Brighton lads: I’ve got the NCP in Lewes ‘booked’ tomorrow morning but would you recommend somewhere else given the ladies fixture? Travelling from Redhill. Also is there any cafs you’d recommend for a breakfast?

Quoted from jaygy

Just arrived in Eastbourne, its very "sleepy" down on the seafront. Anybody already here that can recommend a pub for a beer or three?

It is very quiet apart from the amount of cars driving down the sea front!

Quoted from Seagulls eat Haddock

oh I see - youre in the Bridge car park and as far as I know you can get there whenever you like beforehand (within reason) as its an open air car park. I've only used it twice before and got there about an hour before the game . Its very convenient for the stadium but can be a nightmare getting out so maybe hang around for a bit after but you should be OK as you will be late getting out of ground after your celebrations.

Just amended it for you   ;D ;D ;D

Quoted from LH

Brighton lads: I’ve got the NCP in Lewes ‘booked’ tomorrow morning but would you recommend somewhere else given the ladies fixture? Travelling from Redhill. Also is there any cafs you’d recommend for a breakfast?

I've got this booked too, just going to chance it tbh, I've paid for a space so will be fuming if it's gone at 10am!😂

Quoted from lukeo

It is very quiet apart from the amount of cars driving down the sea front!

And dodgy characters hanging out in front of questionable B&B's lol

Quoted from jaygy

I've got this booked too, just going to chance it tbh, I've paid for a space so will be fuming if it's gone at 10am!😂

I’ve booked NCP loads on their web site (never in Lewes though to be fair) you’ll get a space as they measure the cars in and out via the ticket machine/system.

Quoted from lukeo

Sounds good to me!
Have to say it's my first visit to Brighton and apart from a chav spitting at my son's feet for us wearing Grimsby gear it's been brilliant. The pier is fantastic

I'll be in there tomorrow now. Sorry about that one idiot. Glad you have enjoyed our city, it is a wonderful place. Make the most of tonight too, plenty going on on a Saturday night.

Sorry, can't help on the Eastbourne front.

Beer in the ground, it varies, there we be an ale, probably Harveys, a larger and from this year we have had a new cider. We used to have a local beer on tap (to you) for each away team as well, unsure if that is still the case.

Lewes parking - with the womens game, i'm not going to say it will be fine 100%, but best bet is to give it a go now. There are plenty of amazing pubs and places to eat if you wonder around the town.  The Patch is a nice place to eat, but here is a good list as well:

https://wanderingourworld.com/best-pubs-in-lewes/#:~:text=Shortlist%3A%20Eight%20Best%20Pubs%20In%20Lewes%20For%20Food%2C,The%20Royal%20Oak%20...%208%208.%20Snowdrop%20Inn

Another thing on my mind for tomorrow, it's a cashless stadium.

Quoted from lukeo

It is very quiet apart from the amount of cars driving down the sea front!

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You've taken over

I ment Eastbourne  ;D

I was on the pier for the photo. Utm

What a team you are Brighton. Thank you for being so respectful. Hope you win the cup. Really proud of what we’ve achieved and our fans. Go on you Seagulls.
UTM

Quoted from chaos33

What a team you are Brighton. Thank you for being so respectful. Hope you win the cup. Really proud of what we’ve achieved and our fans. Go on you Seagulls.
UTM

I hope they don’t get picked apart by the Chelsea scum in the summer. They deserve to keep this team together. Lovely stuff.

Superb team and their fans have been class.
Really want them to win.

Echo the above. Brighton is a fantastic set up made for fans to enjoy. Hope they go on and win it

Brighton hell of a team you can tell they have come me frazer m the lower leagues
I’ll be rooting for them in the fa cup and league.
Great club great fans.

Well done to Brighton and your bunch of decent fans. Go and win it now.

Just wanted to say what a great bunch you are. Full respect from the moment the draw was made you were on here offering support. Team were a different class, but also the supporters. Enjoyed the beer and music in the fans zone. Absolutely no intimidation. Football as it should be. Really hope you all go on and win it. Enjoy your day at Wembley. UTM

Brighton, great team, good hosts - a proper club. Lovely to see some of the Brighton support clapping our players off at the end, no go on and win it.

Pleasure to be there today, spoke to a few fans who made the journey you can very proud of your club. Shame Sanchez made that save at the end, think the ground was routing for you to get a goal.

Hope you all enjoyed it.

Brighton as a club are a blueprint of we should strive to be IMO ,pure class all round .

What a great bunch you Brighton fans are.

Well done today, and I really hope you win it now!

Quoted from Mappers

Brighton as a club are a blueprint of we should strive to be IMO ,pure class all round .

Especially when you look at where they where a few years ago. No ground and playing at an athletics track

If we were ever to emulate  Brighton then although our owners are doing an excellent job I’m afraid we would need to find a billionaire. To get where they are including the new ground does not come cheap.

Very well played in the first half today gents, you completely stifled us down to just a handful of chances and it didnt seem much different to playing some Premier league teams. Obviously you ran out of steam in the second half and superior fitness levels came into play but your fans were immense. I made sure me and my boy stayed to clap your players off at the end. All the best, I'll always look out for Grimsby scores from now on.

We haven't played Man Utd since the 40's, hold the record attendance at their ground, and Brighton go and draw them in the semi-final!

I hope Brighton go on to win it and secure European football. Lots of similarities and they have been through the mill as a club so deserve their current success. Their fans have been top drawer on here too.

As I posted on the 'Just got back thread' , today was a pleasure and what football is about. We, were 20 minutes from non-league and (probably) going out of business. Now, well, it's the best season we have ever had, and having watched us in 4 league grounds, and for a decade at at The Withdean, I'm determined to enjoy every moment.

So glad you all seemed to enjoy our city and the weekend out. We remember what it was like being down there, so a part of me was a little sad you couldn't get one back right at the end, but you had your moment at the end of the game. I've loved answering some of your questions, and I'm sure other Albion fans have too, brought back a lot of memories. I've also tried to attach some pictures.

Your fans did your club and your town credit. I have to say, when we first drew you, I was apprehensive as it brought back memories of getting relegated on a roasting hot day at Blundell Park twenty years ago (Palace supporting neighbour put an inflatable fish outside our house as a result) but I'm happy for you.


Will keep an eye out for you, good luck and all the best for the future.

A couple of nice videos here too as well:

https://twitter.com/NorthStandChat/status/1637488453834227712?cxt=HHwWgIC-6dXEw7ktAAAA

https://twitter.com/JohnTondeur/status/1637486790020931586

And my view at the end of the game. Very pleased you got a well deserved reception after the game from both sets of fans.

Quoted from Seagulls over Sussex

The Fox on the Downs Pub has an excellent roast dinner and is next to The Racecourse - if for tomorrow.

https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g186273-d2494919-Reviews-Fox_on_The_Downs-Brighton_East_Sussex_England.html

If tonight, get the bus into town. Laines / North Laines / Kemptown areas.

Absolutely spot on this. Took my lad for a carvery and it was beautiful lady chef was lovely to! Nice little pub in Good location, shame my lad beat me at domino's 😄 thanks for all your help this week.

Quoted from HertsGTFC

Brighton, great team, good hosts - a proper club. Lovely to see some of the Brighton support clapping our players off at the end, no go on and win it.

I was going to post about that. Quite a few of the them stayed and clapped our fans and players until they left the field, which was probably a good 15 minutes after the final whistle. What a credit to their club. Hope they do well.

Quoted from Spidey

I was going to post about that. Quite a few of the them stayed and clapped our fans and players until they left the field, which was probably a good 15 minutes after the final whistle. What a credit to their club. Hope they do well.

More than deserved, fantastic support and wish you all the best in the seasons ahead.

A big thank you to all the Brighton fans that have been on here since the draw was made, offering help with parking, pubs etc - you're a credit to your club!

Also a big thank you to Brighton as a club and a city for making us all feel very welcome.

I have to say, that despite the result, Sunday will stay with me for a very long time.  Brighton and their fans showed class both on and off the field, a really great club and I hope you go on and win it now and get into Europe, you deserve it :)

You're all very welcome, happy to have helped

Anyway best wishes for the future and hopefully we'll meet again some sunny day

Signing off now