Brighton Vs Palarse postponed

[Southdownswolf]

Due to train strikes, match had been cancelled.

It had been asked if they could use coaches instead, but Brighton don't have one.....

 

[northnorfolkwolf]

I saw that. Surely matches have gone ahead on previous train strike days? Why is this game different? You could practically walk to Brighton from South London!

 

[Southdownswolf]

I saw that. Surely matches have gone ahead on previous train strike days? Why is this game different? You could practically walk to Brighton from South London!

One of biggest problems with Brighton is that unless you park and ride or cycle, the train is pretty much the only other option.
There is absolutely no parking nearby apart from park and ride.
Even Brighton fans find it hard to get to unless by train/bike

 

[JR WAS KING]

I saw that. Surely matches have gone ahead on previous train strike days? Why is this game different? You could practically walk to Brighton from South London!

I take it you've never been to Brighton's ground

 

[Monketron]

Dare I say, a nice way to give themselves more time to get a new manager in too...

 

[ombyman]

Dare I say, a nice way to give themselves more time to get a new manager in too...

100% this. Clubs dont normally give a hsit about fans

 

[Southdownswolf]

Dare I say, a nice way to give themselves more time to get a new manager in too...

Was postponed before the Chelsea announcement.... But that ruins the conspiracy theories

 

[Deleted member (smith)]

Was postponed before the Chelsea announcement.... But that ruins the conspiracy theories

Exactly …Brighton play at a purpose build stadium next to the university of Sussex at Falmer way outside the city …extra trains are put on because 5here is no other transport.

 

[WickedWolfie]

Due to train strikes, match had been cancelled.

It had been asked if they could use coaches instead, but Brighton don't have one.....

Ground was built on the basis that a big proportion of the fans would get there by public transport. That's why free public transport is included in the ticket cost.

 

[JohnB]

Buses? Worked amazingly bringing 30k fans at Commonwealfh Games. I accept the fans we’re not tanked up or playing local rivals but….

 

[bilstonwolf]

Buses? Worked amazingly bringing 30k fans at Commonwealfh Games. I accept the fans we’re not tanked up or playing local rivals but….

Can't organise that at 10 days notice.

 

[Southdownswolf]

Ground was built on the basis that a big proportion of the fans would get there by public transport. That's why free public transport is included in the ticket cost.

Yep it's great for me, I get free transport from almost outside my house

 

[Southdownswolf]

Buses? Worked amazingly bringing 30k fans at Commonwealfh Games. I accept the fans we’re not tanked up or playing local rivals but….

Ah yes buses... Not going to happen down here unless agreed 5 years in advance and written in blue blood on unicorn skin.

 

[SingYourHeartsOut]

Genuinely thought this was a rather weak joke about Potter leaving when I first saw it.

 

[Southdownswolf]

Genuinely thought this was a rather weak joke about Potter leaving when I first saw it.

Took advantage of the opportunity to make the joke....

 

[SingYourHeartsOut]

Took advantage of the opportunity to make the joke....

Yes, sorry, just I can't believe they've done it.

 

[Blast tyrant]

Why don’t they just move the game to the Sunday

 

[Southdownswolf]

Why don’t they just move the game to the Sunday

I would imagine the police would not sanction it as overtime would have to be arranged, with a large police presence needed

 

[Sussex Wolf]

I saw that. Surely matches have gone ahead on previous train strike days? Why is this game different? You could practically walk to Brighton from South London!

As others have commented, the train is absolutely critical for getting to Brighton. The majority of fans use it to reach the ground, and it’s miles from Brighton town centre or the park and ride locations. No significant parking available close to the ground by default to encourage use of public transport.