03/05/09 - Crystal Palace Match Thread

[matth]

My granddad had that... Tragic business. He had to have his parenthises amputated in the end.

 

[Foxy]

Referee appointments are in....

Crystal Palace v Sheffield United (1.15pm)
Referee - C Foy
Assts - R Pollock A Butler
4th Official – K Friend
PGMO – W J Norbury

Reading v Birmingham City (1.15pm)
Referee - H Webb
Assts - P Kirkup D Richardson
4th Official – G Hegley
PGMO – R Gifford

 

[MAQ]

Referee appointments are in....

Crystal Palace v Sheffield United (1.15pm)
Referee - C Foy
Assts - R Pollock A Butler
4th Official – K Friend
PGMO – W J Norbury

Reading v Birmingham City (1.15pm)
Referee - H Webb
Assts - P Kirkup D Richardson
4th Official – G Hegley
PGMO – R Gifford

I find the Howard Webb appointment quite interesting to be honest, especially considering where he both comes from and works

 

[TonyAgana]

Chris Foy? Oh bollocks.

 

[matth]

Sir Neil is trained as a referee... can he not do it?

 

[MAQ]

I'm a trained Referee, I'LL DO IT!!!!!!!!!

 

[Mr Barking P.]

I love Howard Webb, me. Didn't give us a penalty against Wolves which he later admitted he should have and then sets them up for their second with the best midfield tackle of the night. Despite being part of the south Yorkshire mafia he might feel he owes us one. Sunday would be a good day for our second penalty of the season.

 

[MAQ]

I love Howard Webb, me. Didn't give us a penalty against Wolves which he later admitted he should have and then sets them up for their second with the best midfield tackle of the night. Despite being part of the south Yorkshire mafia he might feel he owes us one. Sunday would be a good day for our second penalty of the season.

as long as Readings 3 goals are also counted i dont mind you having a penalty

 

[Foxy]

100% definately 500 tickets from 8am in morning.

Blades fans are being warned they should not travel to Selhurst Park this Sunday unless they have a ticket.

The message was issued as it was announced United are to receive a further 500 tickets from the Eagles which will go on sale at 8am tomorrow morning (30th April).

Today Blades fans queued from the early hours to snap up 3,000 tickets which went on sale this morning - spurred on by last's night result from Carrow Road which saw Reading defeat Norwich and move close to the Blades and Birmingham City - their opponents on the last day.

Sheffield United Operations Director Simon Argall said:

"Crystal Palace, in conjunction with the Metropolitan Police, have been very co-operative in making additional tickets available to ensure that as many Sheffield United supporters as possible are able to attend this fixture.

"We must stress to our fans they should not travel to Selhurst Park without a ticket.

"Away supporters are not permitted in home areas. Ticket sales for home areas are being strictly monitored by the Metropolitan Police with the assistance of our stewards.

"The police have advised us that any away supporters in Crystal Palace home areas will be ejected on the grounds of health and safety."

Meanwhile, supporters with tickets are being advised to allow plenty of journey times as there are extensive road works in the vicinity of the stadium.

The Official Blades travel coaches have now sold out. Coaches will depart Bramall Lane at 6am promptly for Sunday's 1.15pm kick-off.

 

[bennicholson]

If anybody sees what looks to be a really annoying lad dressesd up in a Hawiian outfit with a blow up dolphin wearing a United shirt it will be me. HaHa
Sorry if it annoys anybody

 

[shorehamview]

If anybody sees what looks to be a really annoying lad dressesd up in a Hawiian outfit with a blow up dolphin wearing a United shirt it will be me. HaHa
Sorry if it annoys anybody

No worries, it won't annoy me. It might annoy my two mates, Mr. Marlboro and Mr. Sharpe-PointyKey if it comes close.

 

[matth]

We're thinking of driving down to Croydon, parking up there (lots of car parks in Croydon apparently!) and then probably walking the mile or two to Selhurst Park. Does anyone with a less scant knowledge of the topography of Greater London think that this is a foolish idea? My knowledge of London is pretty much limited to Tower Bridge and Holborn (the only two places where I have clients there...)

 

[silverfox]

The pub we will be in if it's open.......

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&s...cbp=12,348.9007755062866,,0,3.899999999999999

 

[matth]

Eeeh... modern technology!

 

[Foxy]

The pub we will be in if it's open.......

9am opening

 

[keenzy]

Beer and full english! we setting off at 3am???

 

[derrywan]

We're thinking of driving down to Croydon, parking up there (lots of car parks in Croydon apparently!) and then probably walking the mile or two to Selhurst Park. Does anyone with a less scant knowledge of the topography of Greater London think that this is a foolish idea? My knowledge of London is pretty much limited to Tower Bridge and Holborn (the only two places where I have clients there...)

Hi Matt- it'll be about 30-40 mins ish walk depending on where you park, but if you park near east croydon station, you can get a bus or train up to norwood junction near the ground (and the pub where we'll be) dead easy. 10 or 15 mins. it looks like the 197 bus might be best http://www.tfl.gov.uk/. Other buses and means of transport are available. terms and conditions apply.

 

[BexleyBlade]

Is it the William Stanley pub most people will be in?

 

[Foxy]

Is it the William Stanley pub most people will be in?

We're 99.9% likely to be in there.

 

[SheepdipBlade]

Not been to Selhurst before - everyone says that parking is a problem. Are there no parking areas around the ground or is it just congested? We're going by motorbike so assuming we'll be able to find a little corner to tuck into close to the ground.

 

[dutchblade]

http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/87/8740/William_Stanley/South_Norwood

 

[shorehamview]

Beer and full english! we setting off at 3am???

No we're bloody not.

 

[Sew109]

Not been to Selhurst before - everyone says that parking is a problem. Are there no parking areas around the ground or is it just congested? We're going by motorbike so assuming we'll be able to find a little corner to tuck into close to the ground.

If you are going by Bike you can park in the Sainsburys Car Park which is right next to the ground no problem at all

 

[Sew109]

We're thinking of driving down to Croydon, parking up there (lots of car parks in Croydon apparently!) and then probably walking the mile or two to Selhurst Park. Does anyone with a less scant knowledge of the topography of Greater London think that this is a foolish idea? My knowledge of London is pretty much limited to Tower Bridge and Holborn (the only two places where I have clients there...)

AS has been mentioned you are better off getting a train they are two a penny from East Croydon Station, the nearest car park is Fairfield Halls you can not miss it bloody great concert hall on the one way system. You can get trains to Norwood Juntion, Selhurst or Thornton Heath all are about the same distance from the ground. I will drive and park in a back street but this can be tricky if you dont know the area

 

[stuie01]

Not been to Selhurst before - everyone says that parking is a problem. Are there no parking areas around the ground or is it just congested? We're going by motorbike so assuming we'll be able to find a little corner to tuck into close to the ground.

Previous times I have street parked near the ground but occording to website there are alot of road works around the ground. It was congested last time i went.

 

[Sew109]

Previous times I have street parked near the ground but occording to website there are alot of road works around the ground. It was congested last time i went.

The roadworks I believe are on the Croydon side and on the main road that goes from Croydon to Thorton Heath and even the backroads have become a mare. I go with my 73 year old dad and walking any distance is an issue for him which is why I drive though on Sunday I am thinking of going on the train looking at the roadworks, will have to make a stop between the ground and station. If you dont know the backroads I think that a train from East Croydon is your best bet its only bout 7 minutes

 

[Foxy]

The roadworks I believe are on the Croydon side and on the main road that goes from Croydon to Thorton Heath and even the backroads have become a mare. I go with my 73 year old dad and walking any distance is an issue for him which is why I drive though on Sunday I am thinking of going on the train looking at the roadworks, will have to make a stop between the ground and station. If you dont know the backroads I think that a train from East Croydon is your best bet its only bout 7 minutes

Any idea if we'll be able to successfully navigate to and park up around Penge Road?

Thanks for the local knowledge!

 

[Sew109]

Any idea if we'll be able to successfully navigate to and park up around Penge Road?

Thanks for the local knowledge!

Sorry I never have reason to come that way

 

[Foxy]

Derrywan is obviously getting into the spirit

 

[Fife]

Warnock in his weekly Independent column has said about tomorrow's game, "I think anyone who's followed my career will know I'm never going to send out a team that is not trying to win a game".

Game on me thinks!