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1. Why you
were looking forward to going to the
ground (or not as the case may be):
It's been a while since my last visit and
this was going to be another important
game in the run in to the end of the
season.
2. How easy was your journey/finding the
ground/car parking?
The drive was great no traffic problems
and it was a Bank Holiday. Finding the
ground was easy it's straight off the
motorway and follow the brown signs. 10
mins from the motorway if your 2 hours
before k.o. any later though and the
traffic's terrible expect a long wait or
use the park and ride provided. I parked
in what they call the top car park and
because we arrived before 1pm parking was
free..brilliant. Otherwise the industrial
estate charges for you to use their front
or rear car parks. Around a fiver seemed
the going rate.
3. What you did before the game
pub/chippy.... home fans friendly?
Visited the Half Moon around about 15mins
away but a bit of a mission as all the
locals I asked had never heard of it. It
used to be an old traditional pub, now it
some sort of smart wine bar type thing. A
decent pint though of Harveys Sussex ale
and an outside terrace, punters were all
friendly , staff not so much. Hot food was
available.
Then we walked back to the closer pub the
Hourglass, much better, friendly staff,
pool table, a good mix of home and away
supporters. There's a decent bit of garden
out the back for a sunny day. Again a nice
pint, Brakspears this time.
4. What you thought on seeing the ground,
first impressions of away end then other
sides of the ground?
The ground is in an ideal position for me
close to the motorway and tucked behind an
industrial estate. The grounds certainly
grown since my first visit. The away end
is a good size and has enough snack bars
and facilities. The stand helped to create
a good atmosphere. .
5. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere,
stewards, pies, facilities etc..
A great game
where Carlisle had lots of
chances. Carlisle went one nil up
only for Wycombe to come back in
the 91st minute. Aarrgh! Stewards were good
and quickly dealt with some fans who
ran onto the pitch after the
equaliser.
6. Comment
on getting away from the ground after the
game:
Having parked in the top car park there
was around a thirty minute wait before we
could leave it. Thankfully Radio 5 live
and some sandwiches left in the car passed
the time. When leaving the ground we
turned right at the first roundabout (we
should have gone left for the M4) however
we headed for west Wycombe and having
spent 10 mins driving through single track
country lanes we joined the motorway
having hardly seen another car. From
memory of my previous visit, getting to
the M4 from the ground is a bumper to
bumper ordeal, I would recommend the right
turn.
7. Summary of overall thoughts of the day
out:
A great day out. A decent game of footy
but not a great result. Our supporters
buses left at six am allowing for traffic,
but arrived at 11.30 am as the roads were
so clear, they are something not to be
relied on and it's a main route into
London so be careful and allow extra time
you can always visit the local hostelries
if you are early.
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