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12:10 12th May 2013
We have a packed pre-match brief ahead of Monday night’s play-off semi-final second leg versus Crystal Palace. Scroll down for all your matchday information, for details on our pre-match entertainment, to find out what’s on the menu in the kiosks and for all the travel news.
All the latest team news, last-minute travel details and any further match information will be available at HOME PAGE, on our official Facebook page and via the club's official twitter feed @OfficialBHAFC in the build-up to kick-off.
Pre-match
Supporters who have match tickets to collect at the Amex, are strongly advised to allow plenty of time to do so, as the ticket office have a large number of collections ahead of kick-off.
Ahead of the game we have our usual big screen entertainment, and the excellent Donna-Marie Hughes singing for the crowd. To enjoy the build-up and Donna-Marie’s set, fans are advised to take their seats around 30 minutes before kick-off. Then as the teams emerge Donna-Marie will sing Sussex By The Sea. At this point we also want all Albion fans to hold up the banner fastened to their individual seat and create a sea of blue-and-white to greet the team.
Final Whistle!
Whatever the result, it is essential you respect the safety of the players, staff and fellow supporters and stay off the pitch at the final whistle. Also, IF we are successful in the semi-final, Gus and the team will need the pitch in the best possible condition for training. So please stay off the pitch and don't risk arrest at the final whistle.
Post match, we will also be operating a one-way system on the external concourse, so please bear this in mind when leaving the stadium. There are also three ways in which we would like your assistance to help us reduce any risk of disorder.
• West-side one-way system - At the end of the match we will be creating a one-way pedestrian system on the west side of the stadium. Fans leaving the away end, south-west corner, west upper and lower concourses and west hospitality will be asked to turn right as they leave the stadium and walk to their transport in a clockwise direction. Even for those home fans in the coach park, the walk should add less than five minutes to your normal walk. Away fans wishing to access the coach park or park & ride queues are asked to wait in their concourse for approximately 15 minutes, when they will be able to access the coach park. The concourse will resume normal operations as soon as possible.
• Stay behind – If you do not have to rush off immediately after the match, stay behind and have a drink and something to eat. This will greatly reduce the numbers on the concourse making it easier for stewards and police to manage. All the coach companies have agreed to delay departure for at least an extra half an hour. This will give every spectator the opportunity to see what the post-match experience is like. For this match you will be permitted to go back into the bowl to watch the post-match entertainment on the big screens.
• Don't get involved – Please don't get carried away with the atmosphere. Rivalry is fine but when it descends into violence and abuse, people will be arrested. At many incidents of violence at local derbies it is not hooligans, but normal fans who get caught up in the emotion of the day and end up ruining their lives. Teachers, accountants and businessmen have had their lives destroyed by a moment's madness. Make sure this is not you. Stay away from any areas of trouble.
Programme
The 92-page award-winning Seagull is a play-off special. Ex-Albion skipper Adam Virgo looks back on the epic play-off semi-final second leg win against Swindon Town in 2004. Albion chairman Tony Bloom takes a look back on the season, while there are interviews with all the winners from the Player of the Year awards night, including Liam Bridcutt, who scooped the headline prize for the second successive year.
Luke Williams and Simon Rusk review the development squad and under-18 campaigns respectively, while there is a review of the latest Albion-Palace REMF game and a donation made to Palace's community arm. There are also interviews and action from Friday's first leg at Selhurst Park. Pre-order your play-off semi-final edition of Seagull, voted the Football League Championship Programme of the Year, now by visiting Official online merchandise store for BHAFC | Seagulls Direct.
Food & Drink
The Lamb Hotpot pie will be back in the kiosks on Monday night, but remember that these specials are limited – so if you wish to sample them make sure you get to the Amex early to avoid disappointment! We will also have jacket potato meal deals available again in the West lower, kiosk 2, and East lower, kiosk 2. Fuller’s London Pride is the guest ale while Dark Star will be available via the mobile unit in East lower. Pie, mash, peas and gravy meal deals available on West lower concourse at the Pie Factory. Fans are advised to arrive early.
Travel Guide
Our usual full travel service is in operation for the match, with the trains, buses and park-and-ride services included in the match-ticket package.
Trains will be spread out to cover the possibility of extra-time and penalties. Crystal Palace supporters will be able to get a train from Falmer station direct to East Croydon at 10.12pm if the match runs to 90 minutes and at 11.12pm if it goes to extra-time and/or penalties.If you are concerned about getting the train following extra-time and penalties you might want to consider the parking information below. Or you can also book travel via our travel partners Seagull Travel, who pick up from points in all major Sussex towns – and even further afield - and have laid on additional services for this match.
For park-and-ride customers who will be arriving after 6.15pm, we strongly advise you to use the Brighton Racecourse site (postcode BN2 9XZ), where we have excellent capacity and a swift service.
Parking
Supporters with a ticket for Monday night’s play-off semi-final home leg can book parking in either of the University or Bridge Car Park.
Fans can book their space for £13 and both parking facilities offer a convenient short walk to the Amex Stadium. Book a place for the University Car Park online here or call the customer services team on 0845 873 0251 to book your space in the Bridge Car Park.
Supporters with a seasonal parking pass must use their ‘Extra Match 7’ voucher for Monday night’s game.
E-Cash Guide
By using your smartcard to buy food and drink within the stadium, or merchandise in the Seagulls Stores, you will receive 10% cashback - and queuing time is significantly reduced. If you've not done it before, here is how you do it:
1. Visit the online Seagulls e-cash page via the fan tab at HOME PAGE
2. Log in using your unique Fan Number, card number and password
3. Click top up in the My Details section, and follow the on-screen instructions
Once Seagulls e-cash is loaded, you are ready to go and use your card to pay for food, drink and in the stores!
NB: After topping up your card (over the counter or online) you will need to activate the cash by holding your card on one of the smartcard readers for approximately 15 seconds.
Read more at Pre-Match Brief: Albion v Crystal Palace
12:10 12th May 2013
We have a packed pre-match brief ahead of Monday night’s play-off semi-final second leg versus Crystal Palace. Scroll down for all your matchday information, for details on our pre-match entertainment, to find out what’s on the menu in the kiosks and for all the travel news.
All the latest team news, last-minute travel details and any further match information will be available at HOME PAGE, on our official Facebook page and via the club's official twitter feed @OfficialBHAFC in the build-up to kick-off.
Pre-match
Supporters who have match tickets to collect at the Amex, are strongly advised to allow plenty of time to do so, as the ticket office have a large number of collections ahead of kick-off.
Ahead of the game we have our usual big screen entertainment, and the excellent Donna-Marie Hughes singing for the crowd. To enjoy the build-up and Donna-Marie’s set, fans are advised to take their seats around 30 minutes before kick-off. Then as the teams emerge Donna-Marie will sing Sussex By The Sea. At this point we also want all Albion fans to hold up the banner fastened to their individual seat and create a sea of blue-and-white to greet the team.
Final Whistle!
Whatever the result, it is essential you respect the safety of the players, staff and fellow supporters and stay off the pitch at the final whistle. Also, IF we are successful in the semi-final, Gus and the team will need the pitch in the best possible condition for training. So please stay off the pitch and don't risk arrest at the final whistle.
Post match, we will also be operating a one-way system on the external concourse, so please bear this in mind when leaving the stadium. There are also three ways in which we would like your assistance to help us reduce any risk of disorder.
• West-side one-way system - At the end of the match we will be creating a one-way pedestrian system on the west side of the stadium. Fans leaving the away end, south-west corner, west upper and lower concourses and west hospitality will be asked to turn right as they leave the stadium and walk to their transport in a clockwise direction. Even for those home fans in the coach park, the walk should add less than five minutes to your normal walk. Away fans wishing to access the coach park or park & ride queues are asked to wait in their concourse for approximately 15 minutes, when they will be able to access the coach park. The concourse will resume normal operations as soon as possible.
• Stay behind – If you do not have to rush off immediately after the match, stay behind and have a drink and something to eat. This will greatly reduce the numbers on the concourse making it easier for stewards and police to manage. All the coach companies have agreed to delay departure for at least an extra half an hour. This will give every spectator the opportunity to see what the post-match experience is like. For this match you will be permitted to go back into the bowl to watch the post-match entertainment on the big screens.
• Don't get involved – Please don't get carried away with the atmosphere. Rivalry is fine but when it descends into violence and abuse, people will be arrested. At many incidents of violence at local derbies it is not hooligans, but normal fans who get caught up in the emotion of the day and end up ruining their lives. Teachers, accountants and businessmen have had their lives destroyed by a moment's madness. Make sure this is not you. Stay away from any areas of trouble.
Programme
The 92-page award-winning Seagull is a play-off special. Ex-Albion skipper Adam Virgo looks back on the epic play-off semi-final second leg win against Swindon Town in 2004. Albion chairman Tony Bloom takes a look back on the season, while there are interviews with all the winners from the Player of the Year awards night, including Liam Bridcutt, who scooped the headline prize for the second successive year.
Luke Williams and Simon Rusk review the development squad and under-18 campaigns respectively, while there is a review of the latest Albion-Palace REMF game and a donation made to Palace's community arm. There are also interviews and action from Friday's first leg at Selhurst Park. Pre-order your play-off semi-final edition of Seagull, voted the Football League Championship Programme of the Year, now by visiting Official online merchandise store for BHAFC | Seagulls Direct.
Food & Drink
The Lamb Hotpot pie will be back in the kiosks on Monday night, but remember that these specials are limited – so if you wish to sample them make sure you get to the Amex early to avoid disappointment! We will also have jacket potato meal deals available again in the West lower, kiosk 2, and East lower, kiosk 2. Fuller’s London Pride is the guest ale while Dark Star will be available via the mobile unit in East lower. Pie, mash, peas and gravy meal deals available on West lower concourse at the Pie Factory. Fans are advised to arrive early.
Travel Guide
Our usual full travel service is in operation for the match, with the trains, buses and park-and-ride services included in the match-ticket package.
Trains will be spread out to cover the possibility of extra-time and penalties. Crystal Palace supporters will be able to get a train from Falmer station direct to East Croydon at 10.12pm if the match runs to 90 minutes and at 11.12pm if it goes to extra-time and/or penalties.If you are concerned about getting the train following extra-time and penalties you might want to consider the parking information below. Or you can also book travel via our travel partners Seagull Travel, who pick up from points in all major Sussex towns – and even further afield - and have laid on additional services for this match.
For park-and-ride customers who will be arriving after 6.15pm, we strongly advise you to use the Brighton Racecourse site (postcode BN2 9XZ), where we have excellent capacity and a swift service.
Parking
Supporters with a ticket for Monday night’s play-off semi-final home leg can book parking in either of the University or Bridge Car Park.
Fans can book their space for £13 and both parking facilities offer a convenient short walk to the Amex Stadium. Book a place for the University Car Park online here or call the customer services team on 0845 873 0251 to book your space in the Bridge Car Park.
Supporters with a seasonal parking pass must use their ‘Extra Match 7’ voucher for Monday night’s game.
E-Cash Guide
By using your smartcard to buy food and drink within the stadium, or merchandise in the Seagulls Stores, you will receive 10% cashback - and queuing time is significantly reduced. If you've not done it before, here is how you do it:
1. Visit the online Seagulls e-cash page via the fan tab at HOME PAGE
2. Log in using your unique Fan Number, card number and password
3. Click top up in the My Details section, and follow the on-screen instructions
Once Seagulls e-cash is loaded, you are ready to go and use your card to pay for food, drink and in the stores!
NB: After topping up your card (over the counter or online) you will need to activate the cash by holding your card on one of the smartcard readers for approximately 15 seconds.
Read more at Pre-Match Brief: Albion v Crystal Palace
