Official Grimsby Away Thread

[Hornchurch "O"]

I would have said wear Red and White as this is the colours of their fierce rivals Lincoln.

But, having seen what they done to them i'd say wear Purple if you have it.

It might blind the opposition.

[Harry Haddock]

Haddock, do they allow away supporters in the club shop? Want to pop in there before kick off and buy a badge.

 

Yes, no problem. The club shop is at the front of the ground next to the ticket office.

 

Will we have to go to the ticket office first? Or do you sell tickets on the turnstiles

 

I'm fairly sure you can pay on the turnstile but for concessions (oap, kids) I think you need to buy a ticket first. Don't quote me on that though.

[Fat Tom Daley]

This week has dragged waiting for this game. I've been buzzing! COYU

[Urchin_Rat_Man]

Found some odds for the game available at bwin.com

 

Grimsby 2/5

Draw 13/4

Hornchurch 21/4

[paokman]

21/4 what is that in old money?

[Urchin_Rat_Man]

a little over 5/1

[paokman]

Wasn't that 11/2 in olden days?

[Eastside Urchin]

If you need to contact me in the morning but you can't get hold of me,marks number is 07525 416 548

[paokman]

Just set my alarm for 0630, gives me time to fill my lunchbox.

[Miss.A.F.C.Hornchurch]

no smelly sausage!

[Benny the Docker]

The Blundell Park Hotel gets very busy and waiting times after 2 aren't great, so not sure I'd recommend that one unless you get there early and get yourselves a good spot near the small bar.

 

Plenty of pubs on/near the station and nearly all of them are decent, even if some have seen better days.

 

I'm sure you've already been told this but get your chippy in the Market Place: Steels for sit-down, Ernie Becketts for takeaway. Becketts is one of the few places left that fries using the traditional beef dripping, certainly gives them a unique flavour! Please don't embarrass yourselves and ask for cod either! hehe

 

Sorry to sour the note, but apologies in advance for the amount of dog doo on the way to the ground; unfortunately, for whatever reason (coughchav scumcough) there are a lot of utterly selfish dog owners that live near BP. Try not to be too shocked by how deprived the area seems either (you guys in the south get all the investment)! haha

[Eastside Urchin]

Cheers mate,we live near Romford so are used to the smell of sh1t.

Do they sell plaice??

[Benny the Docker]

Cheers mate,we live near Romford so are used to the smell of sh1t.

Do they sell plaice??

 

I believe they do, a lot of chips shops in the area have plaice as an alternative to haddock. Have never ordered it myself.

[Diz]

Safe journey all.

 

Not the best starts for me. Couldn't find train tickets last night do in the panic of missing out spent £82 on another return at 1am this morning. Original tickets found 20 mins after that. I'd wish they stayed lost lol.

 

Not all bad though as apparently I can get a refund minus a tender admin fee.

 

Get those vocal chords in full flow ladies and gents.

 

Get into 'em!

[cup of tea]

Were on our way

[Harry Haddock]

It's bloody freezing here this morning. -3 when I was driving to work. The sun is just starting to come out now so hopefully the temperature should soon get above freezing.

 

I still think the game will go ahead ok though as I'd be gutted for your fans in particular if it was postponed because of a frozen pitch. Nothing about a pitch inspection on our OS yet but I'll keep an eye out during the morning.

[Harry Haddock]

Game definitely ON.

 

http://www.grimsby-townfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10417~2576736,00.html

[DiamondGeezer]

In blundell park hotel it ain't that busy

[Ian_W]

Live match thread at http://www.nonleague.co.uk/topic/168572-grimsby-town-v-afc-hornchurch-live-update-thread for anyone who has not travelled.