Stagtime Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 After a bit of advice. I’m arriving in Derby Friday 6th April and going to the Bolton game on Saturday. At the moment,I’m looking at buying a ticket for the lounge as I’m not sure where day seats will be available and coming over from Queensland and being a bit of a sook with cold weather I’m thinking it might be the best option. I went to the Fulham game in London last season and had a great time being in the middle of Derby supporters,but I don’t really want my first experience of a home game sitting in a quiet area or worse,near the opposition supporters! Any advice which way to go would be appreciated. Also, how easy is it to get a cab after the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Kevin Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 If you book the lounge the seats are still outside although you could stand at the windows inside if you wanted .Best bet for a cab would be short walk to the station I can't recall ever seeing many spare around the ground post match.Enjoy your visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagtime Posted February 8, 2018 Author Share Posted February 8, 2018 6 minutes ago, King Kevin said: If you book the lounge the seats are still outside although you could stand at the windows inside if you wanted .Best bet for a cab would be short walk to the station I can't recall ever seeing many spare around the ground post match.Enjoy your visit. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuespachRam Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Get in touch with the club and tell them you are coming from Queensland, they will hook you up with free tickets in the pedigree lounge (whatever it is called this week) where you will get the best of both worlds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagtime Posted February 8, 2018 Author Share Posted February 8, 2018 I’ve been in touch with Blake from hospitality to get some info yesterday. Think I’ll go that way. Any decent pubs nearby before and after? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ossieram Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 4 minutes ago, Stagtime said: I’ve been in touch with Blake from hospitality to get some info yesterday. Think I’ll go that way. Any decent pubs nearby before and after? If you don't want to treck from the city center after a few pints, get to the Merlin. Always busy before games and it's Derby fans only, they might ask to see your ticket if you haven't got a Derby shirt or other Derby clothing on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagtime Posted February 8, 2018 Author Share Posted February 8, 2018 I’ve already got all my Derby gear mate. Was at the pub in my town Tuesday night with my Derby polo and the Barman asked is that a Derby shirt. First time someone noticed it over here! Then he asked if I supported a real team as well.? A...hole, didn’t speak to him again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coneheadjohn Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Wrap up warm mate,bit of a difference to Queensland weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagtime Posted February 8, 2018 Author Share Posted February 8, 2018 Going to be 39 deg here Sunday. We’re going to Iceland and Norway before we hit UK so hopefully won’t feel too bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaside Sam Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 plenty of rams goals to keep you warm matey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coneheadjohn Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 3 hours ago, Stagtime said: Going to be 39 deg here Sunday. We’re going to Iceland and Norway before we hit UK so hopefully won’t feel too bad. At least it’s only the cold that will kill you here,in Queensland just about every living thing can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagtime Posted February 8, 2018 Author Share Posted February 8, 2018 5 hours ago, coneheadjohn said: At least it’s only the cold that will kill you here,in Queensland just about every living thing can. Yeah, hit a roo doing 100kmh 2 weeks ago. That was pretty spectacular! Lucky it was a hire car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 10 hours ago, Stagtime said: I’ve been in touch with Blake from hospitality to get some info yesterday. Think I’ll go that way. Any decent pubs nearby before and after? Brunswick and Alex near the station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coneheadjohn Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 7 minutes ago, Stagtime said: Yeah, hit a roo doing 100kmh 2 weeks ago. That was pretty spectacular! Lucky it was a hire car. We’d been at my mates in Aspley an hour when his neighbour came round and said he had seen a brown snake in his yard and to tell the Poms to be careful ☹️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistaram Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 9 hours ago, Stagtime said: Going to be 39 deg here Sunday. We’re going to Iceland and Norway before we hit UK so hopefully won’t feel too bad. You will be fine in April it sometimes gets as high as 10 degrees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab a dab doo Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Lounge every day sleepers', pipe, pint of ale triffic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 12 hours ago, Stagtime said: After a bit of advice. I’m arriving in Derby Friday 6th April and going to the Bolton game on Saturday. At the moment,I’m looking at buying a ticket for the lounge as I’m not sure where day seats will be available and coming over from Queensland and being a bit of a sook with cold weather I’m thinking it might be the best option. I went to the Fulham game in London last season and had a great time being in the middle of Derby supporters,but I don’t really want my first experience of a home game sitting in a quiet area or worse,near the opposition supporters! Any advice which way to go would be appreciated. Also, how easy is it to get a cab after the game. If you can't get South Stand tickets, try SW Upper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McRainy Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 12 hours ago, sage said: If you can't get South Stand tickets, try SW Upper That’s where the best people are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagtime Posted February 9, 2018 Author Share Posted February 9, 2018 12 hours ago, sage said: If you can't get South Stand tickets, try SW Upper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagtime Posted February 9, 2018 Author Share Posted February 9, 2018 Thinking I’ll get a ticket in the lounge, might as well make my first match at PP something special. Thanks for all the advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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