Pre-Match Thread Southend United v Charlton Athletic

[Rattus Norvegicus]

Sheff Wed are rumoured to be keen on him.

Morgan Fox at the home of The Owls. What could possibly go wrong? :'(

 

[kaymac]

Hi
If you like your Ale and are coming by train i would recommend getting off at Leigh on the C2C or at Rochford on the Greater Anglia lines.
Old Town at Leigh has the Mayflower or Crooked Billet, and Rochford 2 minutes from station behind Sainsbury's The Miley. Just past the historic old Square the Golden Lion. If you want to be closer to ground Yes the Blue Boar, but not the best.

Slaphead Steve

No through service on Greater Anglia to Southend Vic on Saturday.

 

[Bearded Shrimper]

if you're getting the train then it's all about the C2C for this one. which means getting a swift one in the ground and settling down for a few pints afterwards.
anyone know what the deal is with beers in the West stand these days? people got to order before kick off for half time or something?
last few times i've tried to get one in it hasn't been possible, surely it should be easier than it is

 

[Rattus Norvegicus]

If you're getting the train then it's all about the C2C for this one which means getting a swift one in the ground and settling down for a few pints afterwards.
Anyone know what the deal is with beers in the West stand these days? People got to order before kick off for half time or something?
Last few times I've tried to get one in it hasn't been possible. Surely it should be easier than it is.

Wise words you speak big bearded one.

 

[OldBlueLady]

if you're getting the train then it's all about the C2C for this one. which means getting a swift one in the ground and settling down for a few pints afterwards.
anyone know what the deal is with beers in the West stand these days? people got to order before kick off for half time or something?
last few times i've tried to get one in it hasn't been possible, surely it should be easier than it is

Don't bother!!!

 

[Jbd2502]

if you're getting the train then it's all about the C2C for this one. which means getting a swift one in the ground and settling down for a few pints afterwards.
anyone know what the deal is with beers in the West stand these days? people got to order before kick off for half time or something?
last few times i've tried to get one in it hasn't been possible, surely it should be easier than it is

We always order ours before. They tend to shut the bar now as soon as the game kicks off so can no longer do my usual trick of wandering in around 15-20 minutes into the game, straight to the bar and order mine for half time.

I'm on the GA line as based in Wickford now but trains look like they're running as normal (from Billericay to Southend anyway), which means getting to the Railway nice & early for a couple and the same again afterwards. :thumbsup:

 

[Gt Yarmouth Shrimper]

Got in the West just after 12pm Monday and the queue was out of the door.:angry:

 

[Tommy2holes]

Looks like over 7k sold in the home ends now. Around 500 complimentary and 1800 odd Charlton to add on, plus any sales between then and now and on the day. Should be around the 10k mark.

Love it when we get a few in at the hall.

 

[Another Surrey Shrimper]

1pm kick off.

I was gonna rock up at 3pm and would have caught the sea of people leaving. So for anyone else as complacent as me - don't be.

 

[Leoblue]

Looks like over 7k sold in the home ends now. Around 500 complimentary and 1800 odd Charlton to add on, plus any sales between then and now and on the day. Should be around the 10k mark.

Love it when we get a few in at the hall.

Looking at the online ticket system, the only part of the ground available is mostly the South lower. I should imagine the club will start opening the X block soon.

 

[FD Shrimper]

There's a few of us, including a Charlton fan, going to the Old Trout in Southend afterwards.
Good beer and only a 10/15 minute walk from the ground.

Evening Lads/Lasses, hope you don't mind me posting on here?

Should be a good game on Saturday but fully expect you to win, you seem to be on quite the run at the moment! We have a bit of an injury crisis (Declan Rudd, Ricky Holmes, Jason Pearce, Lee Novak, Chris Solly of our starters) and with Ademola Lookman and Morgan Fox seemingly agreeing deals to go elsewhere they may not be involved. Our off the field problems have meant any success this season is unlikely, but it should be a good day out on Saturday. We've sold 1300 as of today and with more tomorrow and walk ups I'd hope we could push 1700+ but we probably won't sell out. Good luck for the season guys. Any away friendly pub recommendations for pre/post match drinking?

 

[Bearded Shrimper]

does everyone think that pre match beers in the ground as impossible?
Surely that's one thing the club should be able to do fairly easily, and it's easy money

 

[Shrimpers are Magic]

6,651 sold and I'd expect at least 1,000 from Charlton.

Looking good! :thumbsup:

Double that from Charlton. Big club, big support.

 

[Shrimpers are Magic]

Evening Lads/Lasses, hope you don't mind me posting on here?

Should be a good game on Saturday but fully expect you to win, you seem to be on quite the run at the moment! We have a bit of an injury crisis (Declan Rudd, Ricky Holmes, Jason Pearce, Lee Novak, Chris Solly of our starters) and with Ademola Lookman and Morgan Fox seemingly agreeing deals to go elsewhere they may not be involved. Our off the field problems have meant any success this season is unlikely, but it should be a good day out on Saturday. We've sold 1300 as of today and with more tomorr. Any away friendly pub recommendations for pre/post match drinking?ow and walk ups I'd hope we could push 1700+ but we probably won't sell out. Good luck for the season guys

Hamilton Hall Liverpool St - Southend is like a desert.

 

[Donal]

Hello, I'm from Ilford and will be taking 2 Charlton supporters. One has a bad knee but can ride his fold-up bike. I usually go by rail to Prittlewell but am now going by car. I have some questions.
1) Will the Civic Centre car park be open on the 31st?
2) Could I park in the Priory car park or do they get upset?
3) What's the congestion likely to be in Rayleigh Weir area on the A127?
4) Is there provision for cyclists at Roots Hall as I'll pack his fold up in my boot and we could park further away and he could cycle.

 

[Massimo Giovanni]

Hello, I'm from Ilford and will be taking 2 Charlton supporters. One has a bad knee but can ride his fold-up bike. I usually go by rail to Prittlewell but am now going by car. I have some questions.
1) Will the Civic Centre car park be open on the 31st?
2) Could I park in the Priory car park or do they get upset?
3) What's the congestion likely to be in Rayleigh Weir area on the A127?
4) Is there provision for cyclists at Roots Hall as I'll pack his fold up in my boot and we could park further away and he could cycle.

1.Yes
2.Yes but limited parking so be early.
3.If you stick on the 127 and use the underpass you will avoid congestion on the multi light (being re-phased) roundabout thingy. Traffic will get congested by Progress Road, Kent Elms, Tescos, Bell Corner and Cookoo Corner. I suggest you turn off at Southbourne Grove (btn Kent Elms/Tescos) and try you luck in Prittlewell Chase for parking.
4.No cycling provisions but inquire at club office and if your chap is disabled they might be able to assist.

 

[OldBlueLady]

does everyone think that pre match beers in the ground as impossible?
Surely that's one thing the club should be able to do fairly easily, and it's easy money

Kavangah said this could not be done in the West, it was something that the Trust asked for on a number of occasions. Facilities there are not suitable for this apparently.

Hello, I'm from Ilford and will be taking 2 Charlton supporters. One has a bad knee but can ride his fold-up bike. I usually go by rail to Prittlewell but am now going by car. I have some questions.
3) What's the congestion likely to be in Rayleigh Weir area on the A127?

Not sure on the other questions, but I'd advise you to get onto the A13 which is likely to be a good deal clearer, we sailed through from Benfleet on Boxing Day, only took us 20 minutes.

With regards the cycle, give them a ring at the club and see if it can be stored somewhere - I'm sure Jobbo will be able to sort something.

 

[mfurok]

I remember a similar thing happening to Craig Bellamy.

I always thought that assault was undertaken by Dave Martin rather than Gary Cross.

Am I wrong?

 

[AndyT]

does everyone think that pre match beers in the ground as impossible?
Surely that's one thing the club should be able to do fairly easily, and it's easy money

Not in the East Bank.

It's waiter table service in the Far Post, as always! :cool:

 

[Crowstone Crevette]

Down the Sea Front if you're early enough...bit of a hike to the ground though :unsure: on the plus side, bracing fresh air straight off of the North Sea :thumbsup:[/QUOaTE]


Mmmmm, that would be the Thames Estuary:duh: