Re: Grand final eve : Fri Oct 13, 2023 10:42 pm  

NickyKiss wrote:

Can’t wait for it. Same as we do every year, we’re out for breakfast in Manchester, tram over to Chorlton and a few beers there till about 4.30/5ish. A bit different this year compared to the last few, with us being in it but that just takes the excitement levels up.

Hope everyone has a great day.

Thought about doing this so many times! Too late for this year (train to Victoria, drinks in the Northern Quarter then to the Trafford Hall Hotel for a Signature Steak for our party of but definitely next time!

Re: Grand final eve : Fri Oct 13, 2023 10:49 pm  

Sound so boring to be just going on the coach!

Re: Grand final eve : Sat Oct 14, 2023 6:09 am  

MR FRISK wrote:

The last time i went to GF in 2001 Wigan got battered and there where i saw large amount of people wanting public transport and fighting between rival fans it put me off from going to Finals i said to myself thats it never again

Yeah, if you’re doing public transport on the way home you’re probably better going in one of the local pubs around OT for a pint or two to wait for the crowds and mayhem to die down, or maybe better taking the extra financial hit and trying to get a taxi back into Manchester rather than the metrolink or a bus.

Re: Grand final eve : Sat Oct 14, 2023 7:18 am  

Orrell Lad wrote:

Always a good atmosphere around the Oyster Bar but tricky getting served. The last few GFs we have done the afternoon around the bottom end of Deansgate near the station - taxi & tram options with a direct route to the ground.

Good selection of pubs too - The Deansgate, Cask, Atlas, Briton’s Protection. Lock91, White Lion, usually all get a good RL crowd. Looking forward to it.

Late breakfast in Wigan then the train to Deansgate for a few scoops then onto the game for our happy band of Wiganers.

Re: Grand final eve : Sat Oct 14, 2023 7:20 am  

MR FRISK wrote:

The last time i went to GF in 2001 Wigan got battered and there where i saw large amount of people wanting public transport and fighting between rival fans it put me off from going to Finals i said to myself thats it never again

I have noticed with you my friend your comments are always upbeat and happy,please keep it up,cheers me up no end.

Re: Grand final eve : Sat Oct 14, 2023 9:58 am  

Driving up from just north of Brighton quite a trek.........