2 years ago our bus arrived at ground about 2.20 Last year pickup time was earlier and arrived about2ish. Have just heard pickup time next season even earlier which means arriving 1.45ish. Far to early for us. Maybe a little cynical but is this an arrangement with club to get us to use the new outdoor facilities ?
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[Albion] Seagull Travel
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Cowfold Seagull
Fan of the 17 bus
Oh what a cynic you are!
More to do with perceived extra traffic, or something like that l would think.
More to do with perceived extra traffic, or something like that l would think.
Terry Butcher Tribute Act
Well-known member
- Aug 18, 2013
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What reasons have ST given?
Really good guys in all my dealings with them.
Their chief concern will be ensuring they get everyone to the ground in good time, allowing contingency for bad traffic and the like en route.
Their chief concern will be ensuring they get everyone to the ground in good time, allowing contingency for bad traffic and the like en route.
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Will give them time to get a replacement bus if they break down. This has not happened once in 5 years. They did also mention that next year Fanzone will be available for early arrivals
Poyningsgull
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- Apr 12, 2007
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I would have thought that most people want to arrive early enough for a pint or two, or pie or whatever.
thedonkeycentrehalf
Moved back to wear the gloves (again)
- Jul 7, 2003
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It is a difficult balance for them as some people prefer to get there earlier - especially those who are not as mobile. They also have to try and ensure not all coaches arrive at once.
I use ST for late kick offs, if I have to get home quickly and where there are train issues. The coach I get from Ferring and Goring was retimed after a couple of issues (none of which were STs fault). It is usually one of the first to arrive which is okay but usually means it is also one of the last to leave as we are stuck in The corner of the coach park.
When Darren said that routes would start 15 minutes earlier I queried my route and he said mine was one of a handful that would not be retimed.
When you think of the logistics involved in coordinating so many providers, I think they provide a very good and sometimes unappreciated service. When there are problems I find they are very good at communicating to customers, something Southern Railways could do with learning.
I use ST for late kick offs, if I have to get home quickly and where there are train issues. The coach I get from Ferring and Goring was retimed after a couple of issues (none of which were STs fault). It is usually one of the first to arrive which is okay but usually means it is also one of the last to leave as we are stuck in The corner of the coach park.
When Darren said that routes would start 15 minutes earlier I queried my route and he said mine was one of a handful that would not be retimed.
When you think of the logistics involved in coordinating so many providers, I think they provide a very good and sometimes unappreciated service. When there are problems I find they are very good at communicating to customers, something Southern Railways could do with learning.
- May 8, 2018
- 10,650
Just checked ours and it’s only 5 mins earlier than last season
Have only been late (only 5 mins) once in two seasons
Have only been late (only 5 mins) once in two seasons
Car culture?
Greg Bobkin
Silver Seagull
- May 22, 2012
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Given the increasing/high cost of ST* – and questions around the P&R (literally – there was a survey, no?) – there will be more people getting dropped off at/near the ground, meaning more congestion and longer journey times. I'm not saying that's the only reason, but it may well be one of them. The OP could also be right with the 'extra revenue potential' argument, too.
*I'm not sure if it's actually gone up or that it feels like more because of the cost of living crisis. Certainly when I did a quick calculation for the Bobkin Jnrs and me, it worked out at more than £800. Not for me, Clive.
*I'm not sure if it's actually gone up or that it feels like more because of the cost of living crisis. Certainly when I did a quick calculation for the Bobkin Jnrs and me, it worked out at more than £800. Not for me, Clive.
Cowfold Seagull
Fan of the 17 bus
Crikey you can't have been to a home game for quite a few years then. Most of Gully's Girls will be married with kids now.
Gazwag
5 millionth post poster
Might not have happened to you but it has to others - they have no control over the state of the coaches used as they are not their coaches
Gotcha!
Paskman
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Will they be running coaches to Georgia next season?
Gazwag
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Midnight train I heardWill they be running coaches to Georgia next season?
Gully’s Grannies now
227 BHA
Well-known member
Ours is 10 mins earlier - fine by me if we arrive a bit earlier. One of the benefits is we can have a beer or 2 without having to worry about a designated driver - might be able to get an extra one in next season so happy days!
BluesRockDJ
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- Jan 24, 2020
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Talking from experience, the earlier you get to the coach park, the sooner you get out after the match........ffs , stop moaning !!