Fatboythick

Yeah Frankly Mr Shankly - it's the very same pub - honestly it's ok round there - just typical Brum/Solihull estate pub. Quite a few of our group park there and head to the game (and back). No restrictions - you can also park in the estates that spread out opposite the entrance to the Land Rover works too

Hi Latics Fans, Moors Fan coming in peace and looking forward to Saturday's game - although I'm fairly sure you'll be getting your revenge for the earlier season smash and grab that hastened the departure of your manager. Just to let you know the nearest pub to the ground is The Damson (it looked like they were going to close) they are under new management so are keen to welcome new punters. It's about 10 mins walk from the ground - if you came last time you'll know it's miles from anywhere and likely to be segregated. If travelling via train you can either: Change at Birmingham New Street and go to Birmingham International - then get the X12 bus - towards Solihull (which helpfully now only runs half hourly) - the bus goes past the ground and turns right into Rowood Drive and then you get off the stop past the pub (you'll see a row of shops on the left - includes a chippy and convenience store - sells sandwiches). Change at Birmingham New Street and head to Moor Street or Snow Hill, get the train to Solihull and get the X12 from Solihull Station or in Solihull (if you walk in) - this route, you'll go up Rowood Drive and see the pub on the right and the stop is opposite. The bus is about 10 mins either way. The Damson has a huge car park and there's parking on the side road too - so if you're driving or coming via coach and wanted to park there (for free) instead of the unfriendly, and expensive NCP option (plus long walk or irregular bus service) then I'm sure they'd welcome you. Plus you get to meet a few of us who avoid the ground's dreadful service, lack of atmosphere bar and shoddy food offering .... sadly it's not quite the Greyhound. I'm not sure if they are doing food yet - they're on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554229520926 and are responding to DMs - do get in touch if there's a few of you planning to go, or post on our Runboard (I'll start a thread). Good luck for the rest of the season, 16th December aside.