GloverFox Posted 16 January 2009 Share Posted 16 January 2009 But it is a walk. ... the closest 'real' local ... The Arrow ... it's a six minute walk (slow one) or a ten minute stagger ... as for being in the middle of an industrial estate!?! ... it's on the edge of a main road between a large housing estate (Abbey Manor) and the Houndstone Industrial Park, ten minutes walk to ASDA for homeward-bound supplies or 12 minutes walk to the local Fish and Chip shop (Palmers) that does both take-away or sit-down meals. Across from Palmers is the Airfield Tavern (formally a Brewers Fare), so expect the usual pub-styled meals there. Straight down the road from ASDA is the The Bell (a hungry horse pub) favoured by many of the Green and White supporters. Parking at the ground cost £2 and it takes an age to get out after a game. The Club itself has a 'beer-tent' (don't laugh, they've been promising a supporters bar for years!) which serves all comers before a game but only home fans after it ... and when there's more than a dozen folks in there it is a pain in the arse to get served (be warned the Green and White ale is about 3% abv, tastes of nothing but is fizzy and cold!) The town centre will be ... well ... Closed! ... a wet windy Monday night in Jan is not the time to visit Yeovil, it's tiny and has virtually 'no' night life or town centre pubs of any note! The away end is uncovered and the weather forecast is not too clever, so prepare for wind, rain and even snow! The playing surface at the club is excellent, if a little soft at this time of year ... cuts up well and causes some interesting 'bobbling' passes in the later stages of games. If it is windy then the stadium is like a swirling cauldron and aerial balls can go anywhere, including weak goal kicks going back towards the keeper from whence they came! There's often moans on their forum from the home supporters if out-sung by visitors and they've recently lost their drum and 'mad trumpet' player at home games (which is sad as they were both entertaining in their own strange ways) Takes me 2 and 3/4 hours from Huish Park to the Walkers on a Sat morning and that's without rushing or taking stupid risks. See you boys down here on Monday, has the potential for an entertaining game as the Glovers like to play to the pitch and often surprise with some good pass and go football. The locals are a good lot and friendly and like their footy and it will be nice for me not to have to drive half my weekend to see the Mighty Foxes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyB Posted 16 January 2009 Share Posted 16 January 2009 1 - depends on the walk (or run if we're with Carl )2 - Sellotaping a banner.... what banner and why sellotape? http://www.foxestalk.co.uk/forums/index.ph...amp;pid=1238398 That banner, and it'll be easier than 15 different people holding each piece of paper haha... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syston_fox Posted 16 January 2009 Author Share Posted 16 January 2009 http://www.foxestalk.co.uk/forums/index.ph...amp;pid=1238398That banner, and it'll be easier than 15 different people holding each piece of paper haha... I'm all for the 20 people holding bits of paper because then at least if the game is boring we can make anagrams! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyB Posted 16 January 2009 Share Posted 16 January 2009 I'm all for the 20 people holding bits of paper because then at least if the game is boring we can make anagrams! YMCA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syston_fox Posted 16 January 2009 Author Share Posted 16 January 2009 YMCA You havent got the hang of this anagrams game have you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyB Posted 16 January 2009 Share Posted 16 January 2009 You havent got the hang of this anagrams game have you? When you said anagrams i immediately thought of people spelling YMCA , like how those people spilled out TWAT at the ref..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syston_fox Posted 16 January 2009 Author Share Posted 16 January 2009 When you said anagrams i immediately thought of people spelling YMCA , like how those people spilled out TWAT at the ref..... I'd keep that one to yourself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdb Posted 16 January 2009 Share Posted 16 January 2009 yeovil is a shite hole at the best of times, and the ground is in one of the poorer areas of the town. fook knows where people are gonna park, would def advise going on Fox Travel if anyone's unsure. there's a housing estate opposite which may be ok for parking, but the industrial bit will be closed i expect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 16 January 2009 Share Posted 16 January 2009 1 - depends on the walk (or run if we're with Carl ) You've got long legs as well, you should be able to keep up. I can, and I'm almost as wee as Wee Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syston_fox Posted 16 January 2009 Author Share Posted 16 January 2009 You've got long legs as well, you should be able to keep up. I can, and I'm almost as wee as Wee Dave. I managed it on Wednesday.... until he started running <_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 16 January 2009 Share Posted 16 January 2009 I managed it on Wednesday.... until he started running <_< There was me trying to make out he'd lost his pace as well. Are you telling me I'm wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daggers Posted 16 January 2009 Share Posted 16 January 2009 Ha. No. Pyjamas + Quilt + Sky TV HF? Pyjamas? Would it be too much to go down in the car in pyjamas? A pyjama-based conga? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted 16 January 2009 Share Posted 16 January 2009 HF?Pyjamas? Would it be too much to go down in the car in pyjamas? A pyjama-based conga? Would have to be thermalised PJs then. It's going to be effing freezing down there on Monday, I have thermal socks, vest and long johns at the ready. I'm a gonna be sexeh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corky Posted 16 January 2009 Share Posted 16 January 2009 Would have to be thermalised PJs then. It's going to be effing freezing down there on Monday, I have thermal socks, vest and long johns at the ready. I'm a gonna be sexeh! That's it- I'm definitely going now. Other business can swivel EDIT- It's alright Katy, I won't really be there, so you don't need to worry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultra Posted 16 January 2009 Share Posted 16 January 2009 Takes me 2 and 3/4 hours from Huish Park to the Walkers on a Sat morning and that's without rushing or taking stupid risks. It's strange that Foxes Travel is allotting over SIX HOURS for travel in the opposite direction. Let's hope this will allow for an early arrival and a decent session in the nearest pub.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hullfox Posted 16 January 2009 Share Posted 16 January 2009 HF?Pyjamas? Would it be too much to go down in the car in pyjamas? A pyjama-based conga? Might look a bit strange but if it's for the cause well count me in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert Posted 17 January 2009 Share Posted 17 January 2009 Take a quilt or a sleeping bag, get that wrapped round ya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobbo Posted 17 January 2009 Share Posted 17 January 2009 ... the closest 'real' local ... The Arrow ... it's a six minute walk (slow one) or a ten minute stagger ... as for being in the middle of an industrial estate!?! ... it's on the edge of a main road between a large housing estate (Abbey Manor) and the Houndstone Industrial Park, ten minutes walk to ASDA for homeward-bound supplies or 12 minutes walk to the local Fish and Chip shop (Palmers) that does both take-away or sit-down meals. Across from Palmers is the Airfield Tavern (formally a Brewers Fare), so expect the usual pub-styled meals there. Straight down the road from ASDA is the The Bell (a hungry horse pub) favoured by many of the Green and White supporters.Parking at the ground cost £2 and it takes an age to get out after a game. The Club itself has a 'beer-tent' (don't laugh, they've been promising a supporters bar for years!) which serves all comers before a game but only home fans after it ... and when there's more than a dozen folks in there it is a pain in the arse to get served (be warned the Green and White ale is about 3% abv, tastes of nothing but is fizzy and cold!) The town centre will be ... well ... Closed! ... a wet windy Monday night in Jan is not the time to visit Yeovil, it's tiny and has virtually 'no' night life or town centre pubs of any note! The away end is uncovered and the weather forecast is not too clever, so prepare for wind, rain and even snow! The playing surface at the club is excellent, if a little soft at this time of year ... cuts up well and causes some interesting 'bobbling' passes in the later stages of games. If it is windy then the stadium is like a swirling cauldron and aerial balls can go anywhere, including weak goal kicks going back towards the keeper from whence they came! There's often moans on their forum from the home supporters if out-sung by visitors and they've recently lost their drum and 'mad trumpet' player at home games (which is sad as they were both entertaining in their own strange ways) Takes me 2 and 3/4 hours from Huish Park to the Walkers on a Sat morning and that's without rushing or taking stupid risks. See you boys down here on Monday, has the potential for an entertaining game as the Glovers like to play to the pitch and often surprise with some good pass and go football. The locals are a good lot and friendly and like their footy and it will be nice for me not to have to drive half my weekend to see the Mighty Foxes. Are you telling me google earth lied to me!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taffyfox Posted 18 January 2009 Share Posted 18 January 2009 Dont get to see my beloved foxes much living in Taffland and still playing (well trying to) on Saturdays. Really looking forward to Monday's game at Yeovil. How many we got going? Lets really make some noise for the Tele and show them we're on our way back!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-man Posted 18 January 2009 Share Posted 18 January 2009 I don't believe I've been roped into this. I have an exam on Tuesday morning! I've bagged a spot in Andy's car. Blatantly going to be revising on the way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fez of Mahrez Posted 18 January 2009 Share Posted 18 January 2009 I don't believe I've been roped into this. I have an exam on Tuesday morning!I've bagged a spot in Andy's car. Blatantly going to be revising on the way! Good man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-man Posted 18 January 2009 Share Posted 18 January 2009 This is providing there will be tickets on the gate. Will there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floating Fox Posted 18 January 2009 Share Posted 18 January 2009 Someone text me this morning asking what time I'm leaving. I don't know who that someone is. Anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommeh Posted 18 January 2009 Share Posted 18 January 2009 Someone text me this morning asking what time I'm leaving. I don't know who that someone is. Anyone? Wasnt me, although I do have a question.....what time we leaving? Great stuff C-man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyB Posted 18 January 2009 Share Posted 18 January 2009 I'm all for the 20 people holding bits of paper because then at least if the game is boring we can make anagrams! Shall i print one out then for the pure fun. If it don't work, we can make paper planes and see who's goes the furthest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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