Birmingham Away Official Thread

Old Oak Gooner · Post by **Old Oak Gooner** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 1:15 pm

[Yup, l will be there

="highburyJD"]who's going? no mistake this game is HUGE[/quote]

jetman · Post by **jetman** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 1:26 pm

I'll be there. First time to Brum so was wondering if those going by train are drinking in the city centre beforehand or if there is an away fans pub near the ground? Advice appreciated.

Smudger · Post by **Smudger** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 1:32 pm

Was there 2 years ago when Eddy broke his leg and will be there again on saturday. (Not a bad omen I hope) but hope we stuff the Brummie b****** and get proper revenge for Eddy.

Not many away fan friendly pubs round the ground Jetman, stick to the city centre - the Wellington in Bennetts Hill is good, then about 30 min walk or a cab is better.

jetman · Post by **jetman** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 1:35 pm

Thanks Smudger. I'd heard similar stories. Will stick to the city centre then..

perry groves was a legend · Tue Mar 23, 2010 1:55 pm

I bet those dopes will be singing songs for Taylor the whole way through.

lincs123 · Post by **lincs123** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 2:04 pm

I'll be there. Bit worried about Vermaelen not playing. but i reckon we'll have enough attacking flair to get a very important win

highburyJD · Post by **highburyJD** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 2:28 pm

I drunk in a studenty place 2mins from the station before the Villa game
(big slap up lunch at St Pancras international b4 the game cos I is well posh)

MK Gould · Post by **MK Gould** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 4:19 pm

jetman wrote:I'll be there. First time to Brum so was wondering if those going by train are drinking in the city centre beforehand or if there is an away fans pub near the ground? Advice appreciated.

If you like a decent pint there is a brill Anchor pub near to the bus station....the football ground guide says "...the Anchor Pub on Bradford Street, renowned for its range of real ales on offer, and named Birmingham 'CAMRA Pub Of The Year' on more than one occasion. Although there are a number of Blues fans that frequent the pub they tend to be of the CAMRA bearded variety and therefore as long as you don't turn up mobbed handed, you should be okay. The pub is situated just behind where the Digbeth coach station is being rebuilt".

gooner_jules · Post by **gooner_jules** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 4:40 pm

MK Gould wrote:
jetman wrote:I'll be there. First time to Brum so was wondering if those going by train are drinking in the city centre beforehand or if there is an away fans pub near the ground? Advice appreciated.
If you like a decent pint there is a brill Anchor pub near to the bus station....the football ground guide says "...the Anchor Pub on Bradford Street, renowned for its range of real ales on offer, and named Birmingham 'CAMRA Pub Of The Year' on more than one occasion. Although there are a number of Blues fans that frequent the pub they tend to be of the CAMRA bearded variety and therefore as long as you don't turn up mobbed handed, you should be okay. The pub is situated just behind where the Digbeth coach station is being rebuilt".

First away game in years and was thinking of going there myself - may grow a beard for the occassion and in homage to el capitan.

Gooner Jim · Post by **Gooner Jim** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 5:19 pm

Eduardo to come off the bench and score the winner 1-0 to the arsenal.

BournemouthRED · Post by **BournemouthRED** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 5:47 pm

Gooner Jim wrote:Eduardo to come off the bench and score the winner 1-0 to the arsenal.

eddie to come off the bench and score the 4th

MK Gould · Post by **MK Gould** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 5:53 pm

gooner_jules wrote:
MK Gould wrote:
jetman wrote:I'll be there. First time to Brum so was wondering if those going by train are drinking in the city centre beforehand or if there is an away fans pub near the ground? Advice appreciated.
If you like a decent pint there is a brill Anchor pub near to the bus station....the football ground guide says "...the Anchor Pub on Bradford Street, renowned for its range of real ales on offer, and named Birmingham 'CAMRA Pub Of The Year' on more than one occasion. Although there are a number of Blues fans that frequent the pub they tend to be of the CAMRA bearded variety and therefore as long as you don't turn up mobbed handed, you should be okay. The pub is situated just behind where the Digbeth coach station is being rebuilt".
First away game in years and was thinking of going there myself - may grow a beard for the occassion and in homage to el capitan.

I think we'll be going to Brum by train from Northampton. Much cheaper than going from MK for some strange reason....and gives me the excuse to take a stroll to the Anchor on the way to the ground. If you see a fat grey haired bloke with 2 boys then come over and say hi....

Match wise, I'm just hoping that Arsene comes up with a solution to Vermalen not being there that doesn't involve Silvestre!!! At his peak I never rated him and he makes me shudder whenever he plays for us.... He looks even more uncomfortable on the ball than Almunia dealing with a back pass.....

!!!

franksav63 · Post by **franksav63** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 6:13 pm

Yes, MK G, I never rated Slyvestre either, even in his 'prime' a totally shit player, who's got a whole lot worse in his old age.

1989 · Post by **1989** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 7:46 pm

Thank the heavens Gallas won't play in this game.

GoonerN5 · Post by **GoonerN5** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 7:52 pm

1989 wrote:Thank the heavens Gallas won't play in this game.

Why? If we are going to try and win the league then we would need our strongest team possible. If he wasnt injured are you saying that you would prefer Silvestre?