[Albion] Train issues for tonight

[Weststander]

Was the twig arrested for assault by a tree part?

Special Branch are on the case.

 

[Lady Whistledown]

Remarkably painless journey home. Elizabeth line to Farringdon, thus gaining a seat on the Thameslink service, unlike almost anybody who got on at London Bridge, and got on a delayed earlier train which sailed back to Sussex with barely a red signal in sight. Lovely stuff.

 

[Gwylan]

Just got home. Train at London Bridge was cancelled, so it was a long haul back. Got absolutely drenched walking the 10 minutes from the bus stop to the house. That sounds up the day perfectly.

 

[Albion my Albion]

Journey home was a breeze. Made it Indiana Jones style onto the Stratford International train

What is Indiana Jones style?

In my U.S. state it's Dr. James Jones, an
Otolaryngologist from Merrillville, Indiana

 

[Horses Arse]

This isn’t the club’s fault in any way.

Blame the clever Trevor’s who bought a ticket for Bournemouth in the League Cup with no intention of using it.

It prevents harvesting and it’s correct, if a bit harsh in some circumstances

No problem with the rule, certainly down to more than a few twats hording pounts and not interested in going to games. Well done to the club in bringing in the rules, it has certainly opened up the games to genuine supporters.

The moronic letter of the law implementation with zero consideration is the fault of the club though.

In situations like last night when even travelling withon London was problematic flexibility to the implementation could, and should, have been applied. These weren't clever Trevors, they were genuine fans attempting to get to the game.

Lack of care, empathy and intelligence. Really poor.

 

[Guinness Boy]

No problem with the rule, certainly down to more than a few twats hording pounts and not interested in going to games. Well done to the club in bringing in the rules, it has certainly opened up the games to genuine supporters.

The moronic letter of the law implementation with zero consideration is the fault of the club though.

In situations like last night when even travelling withon London was problematic flexibility to the implementation could, and should, have been applied. These weren't clever Trevors, they were genuine fans attempting to get to the game.

Lack of care, empathy and intelligence. Really poor.

I completely disagree. I didn’t get my points for Villa when a train strike was called with coaches already sold out and I didn’t expect to.

Rules are rules and no doubt you expect consistency from refs in games.

 

[Albion my Albion]

No problem with the rule, certainly down to more than a few twats hording pounts and not interested in going to games.

"hording pounts" sounds like a Canadian/South African asking for extra curry at a take away.

 

[Horses Arse]

I completely disagree. I didn’t get my points for Villa when a train strike was called with coaches already sold out and I didn’t expect to.

Rules are rules and no doubt you expect consistency from refs in games.

Nor would I expect that. Other opportunities to plan travel. I made that game without much issue with the advanced notice. Last night was totally different, mid journey chaos.

 

[Springal]

Some sympathies but loyalty points are a reward for attending games - so a blanket policy of no points for non attendance regardless of circumstance is fair to everyone.

We saw 2 blokes decide to bin the game off at East Croydon at 5.45 as they thought they wouldn’t get home to Sussex - despite trains pretty decent because of all the late running trains

 

[Guinness Boy]

Some sympathies but loyalty points are a reward for attending games - so a blanket policy of no points for non attendance regardless of circumstance is fair to everyone.

We saw 2 blokes decide to bin the game off at East Croydon at 5.45 as they thought they wouldn’t get home to Sussex - despite trains pretty decent because of all the late running trains

Yep. We got the 4.28 from Brighton because my mate was working in town till 4. My son is back to college today and I’m back to work, so we had to get back. Made the train back that ended up leaving Farringdon about 10.10 and was only eight carriages.

We knew it would be a push when we were looking at realtime trains before we left, but we also knew we wouldn’t get our points if we binned it off.

Feel very sorry for anyone who had their train stop mid journey, especially the bloke on here who left with plenty of time and got stuck by the fallen tree, but for @Horses Arse to turn it into yet another anti-club rant smacks of an agenda.

 

[Iggle Piggle]

If anyone is searching for someone to blame for last night's travel hell we all know the real culprit. TV. Absolutely no reason that game couldn't have been on an actual bank holiday when we'd have had all the time in the world to get too and from (assuming all the train lads didn't strike or down tools)

I appreciate they get to call the shots for their 100 million or so they will put in our coffers but you do wonder how much more fans will be inconvenienced to cater for the armchair fan.West Ham at 15.00 on a Saturday is great. Pint in Hackney Wick before and after to let the crowds go and meander home at your own pace. Midweek evening on a work night take all the fun out of it.

 

[Horses Arse]

Yep. We got the 4.28 from Brighton because my mate was working in town till 4. My son is back to college today and I’m back to work, so we had to get back. Made the train back that ended up leaving Farringdon about 10.10 and was only eight carriages.

We knew it would be a push when we were looking at realtime trains before we left, but we also knew we wouldn’t get our points if we binned it off.

Feel very sorry for anyone who had their train stop mid journey, especially the bloke on here who left with plenty of time and got stuck by the fallen tree, but for @Horses Arse to turn it into yet another anti-club rant smacks of an agenda.

Thankfully I've been able to form opinions based on what is right in front of me. It's stood me well so I'll carry on thanks. If you are unable to have a discussion without descending into little digs then thats your problem to resolve. I'll let you flounce away if you don't mind.

The club get a lot right, they also get things wrong occassionally. Calling them out when they get things wrong (normally concerning treatment of supporters) is not an anti club rant or agenda. It is what saved this club originally.

 

[Guinness Boy]

Thankfully I've been able to form opinions based on what is right in front of me. It's stood me well so I'll carry on thanks. If you are unable to have a discussion without descending into little digs then thats your problem to resolve. I'll let you flounce away if you don't mind.

The club get a lot right, they also get things wrong occassionally. Calling them out when they get things wrong (normally concerning treatment of supporters) is not an anti club rant or agenda. It is what saved this club originally.

These are just on the first two pages of your posts list and I found them in three minutes.

Mad with so many albion away stewards in place. Standing, watching. Didn't see them move, but perhaps they have to rely on the home stewards to intervene? Not sure why they're there if that's the case though.

Blimey! That's some brave and outspoken stuff, well done for having the balls to say it like it is!

Unusual on here, and in general these days, with the threat of action always seeming to be hovering.

Yes, I know. Point is that folk here only ever see what directly affects them blinkered to the point of blindness.

I can imagine why, which is an example of what the club has become.

You could take it as the cost of success, but many successful clubs don't seem to follow the same route.

That said, other clubs don't sort things out such as making sure away games and season tickets aren't a closed shop.

Swings and roundabouts I guess.

Not the clubs fault etc?

 

[Hotchilidog]

No problem with the rule, certainly down to more than a few twats hording pounts and not interested in going to games. Well done to the club in bringing in the rules, it has certainly opened up the games to genuine supporters.

The moronic letter of the law implementation with zero consideration is the fault of the club though.

In situations like last night when even travelling withon London was problematic flexibility to the implementation could, and should, have been applied. These weren't clever Trevors, they were genuine fans attempting to get to the game.

Lack of care, empathy and intelligence. Really poor.

Administratively it is the easiest thing though, and it applies to everyone. It may not seem it, but it is fair. Also we all know the score when we buy the tickets. it really isn't worth getting upset about.

 

[Horses Arse]

These are just on the first two pages of your posts list and I found them in three minutes.

Are you after some sort of recognition for that?

 

[dwayne]

FWIW travel in London was fine last night .... Apart from the overground going out of service !