Falkirk Away

[crieffsaintandy]

Anyone up for a day on the choo choo

After todays shambles can't wait for next saturday:laugh:

[Nelly78]

Jeez Andy, lets get the Hibs game out the way first! I'm definitely up for a wee journey on the choo-choo. I'm trying to get my Falkirk supporting mate to join us as well.

If anyone is looking for a ticket, I've now got 2 spares as my sister and dad can no longer make it.

[geoff was right!!]

Jeez Andy, lets get the Hibs game out the way first! I'm definitely up for a wee journey on the choo-choo. I'm trying to get my Falkirk supporting mate to join us as well.

If anyone is looking for a ticket, I've now got 2 spares as my sister and dad can no longer make it.

I'll be going but probably by car, was just going to pay at the gate but if you want rid of one of your tickets then i'll take one.

[crieffsaintandy]

Jeez Andy, lets get the Hibs game out the way first! I'm definitely up for a wee journey on the choo-choo. I'm trying to get my Falkirk supporting mate to join us as well.

If anyone is looking for a ticket, I've now got 2 spares as my sister and dad can no longer make it.

Was actually bored when I got in from the non game Neil, but gives me something to look forward too in the next few weeks, starting next Saturday, might even start the Aberdeen thread next:wink:

[YHallSaint]

does anyone know if the train from edinburgh goes through Linlithgow to Falkirk, was gonna drive but fancy a few beers for this one

[geoff was right!!]

does anyone know if the train from edinburgh goes through Linlithgow to Falkirk, was gonna drive but fancy a few beers for this one

I'm pretty sure that it does.

[st Tommy]

Choo Choo sounds good. I think chopper, dougie and nold already have their seats booked for the Tropix bar!! :laugh:

[auld reekie saint]

Jeez Andy, lets get the Hibs game out the way first! I'm definitely up for a wee journey on the choo-choo. I'm trying to get my Falkirk supporting mate to join us as well.

If anyone is looking for a ticket, I've now got 2 spares as my sister and dad can no longer make it.

I've not got a ticket and was going to pay at gate.If you want to sell one i'll take it.

[YHallSaint]

I'm pretty sure that it does.

Cheers

[Nelly78]

I'll be going but probably by car, was just going to pay at the gate but if you want rid of one of your tickets then i'll take one.

I've not got a ticket and was going to pay at gate.If you want to sell one i'll take it.

No problem. 1 ticket for each of you. I'll be getting them from my dad on Saturday at the Hibs game, so I'll pass them on then. Think it works out at about £13.33 each so bring your coppers with you!

Was actually bored when I got in from the non game Neil, but gives me something to look forward too in the next few weeks, starting next Saturday, might even start the Aberdeen thread next:wink:

I know how you feel. I sat about in a huff most of yesterday when I got back from my pointless drive to Perth! Best get the Aberdeen thread started soon so we can get the cheap train tickets booked! Craig, are you and your 10 tins of Tennents going to make an appearance on the train to Aberdeen again?! :)

[geoff was right!!]

Craig, are you and your 10 tins of Tennents going to make an appearance on the train to Aberdeen again?! :)

:laugh:

I'll be there but I maybe went over the top last time so i'll only take 8 this time :wink:

[SaintDougie]

Choo Choo sounds good. I think chopper, dougie and nold already have their seats booked for the Tropix bar!! :laugh:

Might actually be worth going for a couple in there. Locals we're more than welcoming.

[Nold]

The Tropix also run a bus to the ground for a quid.

[Thomas_sjfc]

I'm up for a choo-choo day out to Falkirk, if anyone else has a ticket they want shot of let me know as I was planning on paying at the gate.

As for a civilised well behaved quiet trip up to Aberdeen, I’m up for that as well although it might be best waiting until we know that the game is definitely Saturday at 3pm before doing anything, after all it is the final game before the split and the live TV games have yet to be announced for that weekend.

[geoff was right!!]

As for a civilised well behaved quiet trip up to Aberdeen, I’m up for that as well although it might be best waiting until we know that the game is definitely Saturday at 3pm before doing anything, after all it is the final game before the split and the live TV games have yet to be announced for that weekend.

You're banned fae Aberdeen ya feckin troublemaker :laugh:

[crieffsaintandy]

You're banned fae Aberdeen ya feckin troublemaker :laugh:

Pot kettle:wink:, have to keep the two of you under our watchful eye, Daniel said that the old farts from the Aberdeen game were sitting right in front of us at the Hampden semi, lucky you moved away over Geoff, I thought it was my aftershave again

Anyway back to point, anyone ideas of trains times to Fa'Kirk etc, the earlier the better, got a free reign, kids at the egg chasing!!

[Thomas_sjfc]

Trains every half an hour to Falkirk Gramhamston leaving at 03 and 33 past the hour, coming back at 22 and 52 past the hour.

However i'm sure i heard that there is some sort of strike on the railways that day so this could be subject to change.

[ryangordon86]

If anyone has a spare ticket for this, i'll take it :)

[SaintDougie]

If anyone has a spare ticket for this, i'll take it :)

Just jump in the train with us and pay at the gate.

Speaking of which, what train are folk thinking of getting?

Just had a wee look...

Trains are every half hour from Edinburgh taking 26 minutes @ £8 return.

[st Tommy]

I wont be on the train as i have to be in Glasgow on Sat morning so will just drive through after and see you all at the game.

[Nelly78]

I was thinking about getting the train at either 11 or 11.30 - what do you guys think? Plus who's all getting on at Haymarket?

My mad, mental, slightly weird Italian mate who lives in Linlithgow has a free pass from the Mrs for the day so is coming along to see some real football. Any idea if all the train stops in Linlithgow? If not, he can just meet us in Falkirk.

[SaintDougie]

I was thinking about getting the train at either 11 or 11.30 - what do you guys think? Plus who's all getting on at Haymarket?

My mad, mental, slightly weird Italian mate who lives in Linlithgow has a free pass from the Mrs for the day so is coming along to see some real football. Any idea if all the train stops in Linlithgow? If not, he can just meet us in Falkirk.

Haymarket is more than likley for Nold and myself. I'm pretty sure the train does stop in Linlithgow though.

[Nold]

What Dougie said.

[geoff was right!!]

All trains from Edinburgh to Falkirk Grahamston stop at Linlithgow on route.

[crieffsaintandy]

Me and my bro are getting on at Waverley I'm ok with 11 or 11 30, will we go with 11:30 to start the ball rolling......

Will see you guys on the train at Haymarket

Any ideas for boozers in Falkirk, as my mate is meeting us in Falkirk for a few beers.

[geoff was right!!]

Any ideas for boozers in Falkirk, as my mate is meeting us in Falkirk for a few beers.

Was wondering myself, I'm just taking the car so i'll catch you guys in a pub somewhere.

[SaintDougie]

Me and my bro are getting on at Waverley I'm ok with 11 or 11 30, will we go with 11:30 to start the ball rolling......

Will see you guys on the train at Haymarket

Any ideas for boozers in Falkirk, as my mate is meeting us in Falkirk for a few beers.

There's the Railway Tavern directly across from the station in the center of town. Then It's about half an hour trek down to the stadium.

[geoff was right!!]

There's the Railway Tavern directly across from the station in the center of town. Then It's about half an hour trek down to the stadium.

This was taken off the Scottish Football Ground Guide:-

Being on the outskirts of Falkirk there is not much in the way of choice of places to drink. Neil Stewart informs me; 'The nearest pub is the Mill Inn on Thornhill Road, which is around a five minute walk way, going towards the town centre. There is also the Tam Bain in Mary Street, Laurieston, which is around 10 minutes north of the stadium'. Kevin Dunn adds; 'There is a bar called Pennies at the old ice rink, just off the Grangemouth Road. Go up Grangemouth Rd towards the town centre and you will pass the college and the old ice rink (which is now an indoor football centre) on the left hand side. The pub is just down the right hand side of the old ice rink, near to the Saturday market'.

Otherwise it is probably best to drink somewhere on the way beforehand or else take the 20-25 minute walk into Falkirk town centre where there are plenty of bars to be found. Lindsey Coombs adds; 'I would recommend the 'Behind the Wall' bar in the town centre, for a drink before the game. It has won supporters awards in the past and is located in the centre of Falkirk, close to Grahamston station.

[crieffsaintandy]

'I would recommend the 'Behind the Wall' bar in the town centre, for a drink before the game. It has won supporters awards in the past and is located in the centre of Falkirk, close to Grahamston station.[/QUOTE]

Not too sure if the locals will be that friendly in there, good boozer at normal times,but before the game not sure:wink:

Why not all meet at the railway tav as Dougie suggests and make a decision then, should be there about 12

[Nelly78]

11.30 train it is then.

We went to Behind the Wall after the postponed game. It was OK. What about The Tropix Bar - Chopper, Nold, Dougie et al went there last time - or was it crap?

Edited to add: I've got a ticket from Chopper for you Dougie.

[Dr Christmas Jones]

'I would recommend the 'Behind the Wall' bar in the town centre, for a drink before the game. It has won supporters awards in the past and is located in the centre of Falkirk, close to Grahamston station.

Not too sure if the locals will be that friendly in there, good boozer at normal times,but before the game not sure:wink:

Why not all meet at the railway tav as Dougie suggests and make a decision then, should be there about 12
Andy the jail tour bus is going to sportsters(Princes Street,FK1 1LU) pre game.If your walking up the hill towards the town centre from the cabby(RT) you go through the underpass (or over the roundabout) its one of the streets off to the left:?.

[crieffsaintandy]

Andy the jail tour bus is going to sportsters(Princes Street,FK1 1LU) pre game.If your walking up the hill towards the town centre from the cabby(RT) you go through the underpass (or over the roundabout) its one of the streets off to the left:?.

I know where you are meaning, could head up in that direction after our rendezvous at the Railway, or to the tropics,I will go with the flow, just looking for a nice cool beer:cool:

So see you all on the 11 30 train at Waverley and meet the rest of you when you board at Haymarket

[chopper]

11.30 train it is then.

We went to Behind the Wall after the postponed game. It was OK. What about The Tropix Bar - Chopper, Nold, Dougie et al went there last time - or was it crap?

Edited to add: I've got a ticket from Chopper for you Dougie.

Tropix was a decent boozer - pints well priced, busy with a lot of Falkirk fans who were all pretty good and certainly a very welcoming lot. As previously mentioned they run a bus for a pound each way to the ground from the boozer as well so may be a good ending point pre-match.

[SaintDougie]

11.30 train it is then.

We went to Behind the Wall after the postponed game. It was OK. What about The Tropix Bar - Chopper, Nold, Dougie et al went there last time - or was it crap?

Edited to add: I've got a ticket from Chopper for you Dougie.

Aye thats grand, cheers mate.

Are you wanting to meet Nold and I before we get to Haymarket or are you jumping on at Waverley?

[Nelly78]

Aye thats grand, cheers mate.

Are you wanting to meet Nold and I before we get to Haymarket or are you jumping on at Waverley?

I'll be getting on at Haymarket. I might be going into town before though, so I'll just meet you at the station about 11.30.

[ryangordon86]

See you all at the Waverley :razz: