[Albion] The coach last night

[POSKETT AT THE VALLEY]

The last time I went to Forest by coach was in the League cup in 75 or 76 and we ransacked the service station on the way home. Do I look back with any embarrassment?
No they’re robbing bastards.

I went by train that year in one of the seagull specials. Got no further than Corby in Northants.
Fair play to the club, got free travel and entry to the Valley later on in the season and witnessed Malcom Poskett notching a hat trick.

 

[chaileyjem]

Ha ! I was on ST04. Back home at 3.15am. I didn't mind the journey - slept most of the way. I did mind that for the first time in a long while on Seagulls Travel - who have been vg for the 5 other times i've used me this season and i will be using again - there was no USB chargers on the coach.

 

[Deleted member 37369]

Ha ! I was on ST04. Back home at 3.15am. I didn't mind the journey - slept most of the way. I did mind that for the first time in a long while on Seagulls Travel - who have been vg for the 5 other times i've used me this season and i will be using again - there was no USB chargers on the coach.

The quality of the coaches can be very hit and miss.

Ours was OK yesterday - had USB (I take a battery pack anyway) and a tray to put phone, coffee and other bits. But as you say, some don't have a USB charger (essential for long journeys) and others haven't had a tray. Some also seem to have slightly smaller seats - so it can get quite cosy if you end up sitting next to someone of a robust build for a number of hours!

 

[Hotchilidog]

Got the supporters club coach last night. Back at Hove by around 2.15 Through the front door 2.45. Nottingham is indeed further away than you think. The motorway closures are a right old pain though. As for the drivers they are strictly regulated, there are good reasons for those breaks and limits on driving times.

Yet again came nowhere in the quiz!

 

[Lenny Rider]

Don't know if Its an age thing, or the fact we lost, or both, but our entire 'Love Bus' journey on Sunday seemed like a total ballache.

Obviously the pricing for all modes of transport has gone through the roof, but the amount of road works and traffic on the road made the journey drag.

 

[Poyningsgull]

I got home at 1.30am, but from Tenerife. Pissed off when I got pinged with messages on landing about our defeat.
Hey Ho looking forward to 3 home wins on the bounce.
p.s.....was also on the doomed train to Forest in the late 70's. One guy in the carriage had a portable radio and the train nearly flipped when Wardy equalised.

 

[HangletonGull]

Is liz Costa still about?

 

[southstandandy]

Helicopter back to Shoreham at 11.05pm!

 

[dazzer6666]

Was bloody horrific, didn’t get to the ground until 7pm (for some unknown reason we stopped at Leicester for an hour)
The way back was worse, sections of the M1 and M25 closed. Got home just past 3am.
Not blaming Seagulls Travel (well maybe a bit for the needless stop on the way up) but I’m not doing coach for a midweek game anywhere further afield than a Soton distance ever again. Was considering for Newcastle, now no bloody chance.

Anyone else have this ‘fun’ last night?

Drove, but obviously had the same diversions which added an hour or so to the normal time. Had parked about 20 mins walk away, got back to Burgess Hill just after 2am (didn't stop on the way home). Frustrating. Journey up was completely fine though.

 

[Peacehaven Wild Kids]

1979. At least you arrived- unlike the train.

1978

 

[Eeyore]

1978

Oh, you little rascal. So it was. 1979 was when the train arrived.

 

[portlock seagull]

Every home evening game is like this for me. Try being an exile!

If you didn’t think almost the entire motorway network closes after 10pm in this country for road works, and has done for at least last 5 years (especially with smart motorways developing), then you clearly haven’t been anywhere lately. It’s ALWAYS like this!! (And another factor in deciding to relinquish my ST)

 

[portlock seagull]

Helicopter back to Shoreham at 11.05pm!

 

[AZ Gull]

Is liz Costa still about?

I'm guessing she's still about, but she retired from organising the coaches for the Supporters' Club and that role is now performed by Tim Carder.

 

[southstandandy]

I was joking. If only.

 

[swindonseagull]

Glad we stayed overnight, G & T in the bar then bed by 2330

Full English, casual drive and home by noon today.

 

[AmexRuislip]

Drove, but obviously had the same diversions which added an hour or so to the normal time. Had parked about 20 mins walk away, got back to Burgess Hill just after 2am (didn't stop on the way home). Frustrating. Journey up was completely fine though.

Didn't you see me waving at you

 

[Questions]

1979. At least you arrived- unlike the train.

Actually it might have been 79 I’m talking about

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

I'm guessing she's still about, but she retired from organising the coaches for the Supporters' Club and that role is now performed by Tim Carder.

Liz wasn't everyones cup of tea l know, but she has done more than enough for the club over many many years, to earn her retirement.

Maybe she is at home tending to her roses as we speak.

 

[Bansko Seagull]

1979. At least you arrived- unlike the train.

Thanks for the reminder