lincoln_latic

Interesting read. Click on the link a new stand in the article and there are a few good pictures of BP way back. A lot of other grounds as well

 

Is it even possible to get back to Manchester on train on a Monday night?

Don't know mate. Lincoln's not on the main line. You might need to somehow get to Newark, which is on the mainline

Nailed on Monday night TV game just to spoil it!

I'd be surprised if the police don't ask for a Monday game as they'll be pretty busy with the Christmas market Fri-Sun

I hope this isn't turning into a "My Christmas market is bigger than your Christmas market" pissing competition!

Or Birmingham's, twinned with Frankfurt.

 

Surely it's not bigger than the Manchester markets..?

It has 280 stalls according to the website, and covers most of the centre of the town both uphill and downhill. I'm sure that its promoted as being the biggest in the UK, but I'm often wrong (so my wife tells me!). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_Christmas_Market

What a great draw, first time we've played in Lincoln since 1998 (if my memory serves me right). The Lincoln massive will be there in force!

There are a few pubs within walking distance of the ground, mainly on the south end of the High Street (Golden Eagle, Shakespeare, George & Dragon, Millers Arms, Golden Cross (pretty rough). Some of those mentioned by Diego like the Strugglers are good pubs but a long walk from the ground. The Ritz (Wetherspoons) is about 10-15 mins walk from the ground, but after a pretty feisty altercation between Lincoln and Grimsby fans (yes Lincolnshire has a derby!) a few years back I'm not sure how footy fan friendly it is.

As someone else has mentioned the Christmas market is that same weekend. Its now supposedly the biggest in the UK, of not in Europe, so hotel prices if you can find one will be sky high.

The best part of this is when you're on holiday and inevitably have to tell Tony & Sharon from Stroud that Oldham is near Manchester

Me and my wife are Tony and Sharon! And although living in Lincoln we know where Oldham is! (And I'll be there tonight!)

Maybe not 100% aligned to this thread, but I've been paying into the player share scheme for some time now. Does that not entitle me and the rest who do so some form of explanation as to where our money goes? An answer would be appreciated, or I'll maybe have to consider my continued contribution.

How far are you planning to drive down the Pacific Coast Highway? I was in San Diego a couple of months back, and its well worth a visit (if you're going that far south). You can also pop over the border to Tijuana, which if you've not done Mexico before is worth a visit. But beware, the border crossing back can be a nightmare

Hang on a minute, we've got people expressing optimism on here. That just won't do on this forum!!

Night games are generally more difficult for exiles and away supporters to get to.

Second that Pete. Very difficult for us to make evening games, whatever day of the week. Saturday's suit best, as it allows a once or twice a season stop over in Oldham without affecting work.

Crewe have yet to score an away goal...we're doomed!

It's one of my closest away games but at £28 I don't think I'll be going. So that will be 4 of not going from Lincoln then.

Make that 5!

I was born in Malta and only moved to Oldham in my teens. Based on the place of birth theory should I be supporting Sliema Wanderers?

It looks like I'm the only one singing!

I'm just to your good lady's right. It was too cold to sing! Are you sure you're not yawning?

Wabara was bloody awful against Notts Co on Tuesday. Spent most of the time hands on hips looking at the floor! Get rid I say and let one of our lads play on Sunday

I use it regularly when I am abroad on business trips, never had a problem apart from the :censored: football that has to be endured!

Can someone give me anything to get positive about tonight.

Positives for me is that its only 30 miles from Lincoln!

One per season ticket but otherwise unlimited.

Anyone know how many tickets they're letting you have? I want to get 3 on Saturday

The crap grammar/spelling isnt just confined to the official site. This from todays marketing mail:

They hope a bumper turnout will help in the pursuit of victory in the second round of the FA Cup with Budweiser, second-round tie against Doncaster Rovers.

It is a massively important match bearing in mind the potentially lucrative price awaiting teams making it to round three.

The BBC website is no better. The match report states that Christian Montano went close for the Blades. More crap attention to detail. Maybe we employ the same writers on our official site!

I can't click on it in the drop down box. As soon as my curser moves down into the box it disappears.

Same for me, although I'm one of the minority using IE8

Living where I do we have the usual number of plastic united fans. Anything that shuts them up is good. So just for that I have to go for City.

Kieran Lee for me. Solid as always, and the clearance off the line saved the day. Runners up Brown and Taylor.