Brighton - Directions, Beer, Food & Entertainment

[Diego_Sideburns]

The Withdean Athletics Stadium, Tongdean Lane, Brighton, BN1 5JD

 

PLEASE NOTE: As part of the restrictions imposed on Brighton & Hove Albion when playing at Withdean, no match tickets will be on sale on the day of the game. All match tickets must be bought in advance. Each ticket contains a voucher to use the park & ride or local transport to and from the stadium. This voucher is also valid for the train journey between Brighton (or Haywards Heath) & Preston Park.

 

The stadium:

 

The stadium is situated in a residential area, where football supporters are tolerated under sufferance. A condition of the club’s use of the stadium is that all supporters, whether travelling by car, train or bus, must follow the designated route to the stadium.

 

The initial impression of the stadium is of its picturesque surroundings, set into a hillside and mostly surrounded by woodland, giving it somewhat of a rural look. On three sides are a number of basic 'temporary stands' which are uncovered and therefore open to the elements, making it daunting on a cold, wet day.

 

Away fans are housed in the West Stand at one end of the stadium, in a small temporary stand, more reminiscent of the structures at golf's British Open than a football ground. This stand is uncovered and has a capacity of 900 seats. On occasions this may also be shared with Brighton supporters, if the away Club elects to take a smaller allocation. Fans are set very well back from the pitch as there is a semi-oval grassed area behind the goal and then a running track in-between that and the stand itself. You may find binoculars useful to see what is happening in the other half of the pitch.

 

Disabled facilities:

 

Despite the fact that the stadium ranks pretty poorly in terms of the general experience for supporters, for disabled fans it ranks pretty highly. Of the 70 wheelchair spaces (this number can be increased), 10 spaces are reserved for away supporters with additional space for 10 helpers. There is limited disabled parking on site, though this fills up quickly and you are left with a 15 – 20 minute up hill walk or trying to negotiate the park & ride schemes.

 

There are three disabled access points for wheelchair users, depending on where they are watching the match - ie North Stand, South Stand or Away Section.

 

Adapted toilets can be found in the portakabins, with two for visiting supporters and five for home supporters. There are additional facilities in the hospitality suite.

 

For visually-impaired supporters, the club have 20 hand-held radios, which attach to clothing so supporters are able to listen to commentary on Southern Counties radio.

 

One word of warning, disabled supporters, like the majority of other supporters at the Withdean, are exposed to the elements and are liable to end up soaked through so be prepared.

 

How to get there:

 

By road - Park & Ride Services from 1:00pm:

 

From the North:

 

Follow the M23 south onto the A23 for approximately 30 miles to the roundabout with the junction of the A27. On the A23 not long after you pass under the A27, look out for a Spar and BP garage on the right at a roundabout,. Turn right at this roundabout into Mill Road, which is blocked off to through traffic on match-days and used as a park and ride service..

 

From the West:

 

Leave the A27 at its junction with the A23, signposted towards Brighton. At the first roundabout, turn right, still following signs for Brighton. Go straight across the next two roundabouts into Mill Road and take the park and ride bus to the stadium.

 

From the East:

 

Leave the A27 at the A270 exit, signposted Brighton and follow the A270 Lewes Road. Continue for approximately 2 miles following signs for the Lewes Road/Mithras House Park and Ride and take the bus to the stadium.

 

The stadium is located two miles away from the city centre and is just off the London Road (A23). Parking is strictly forbidden within a one mile cordon around the stadium and penalties are strictly imposed in the side streets, clearly marked as ‘Residents Only’.

 

From personal experience, if you arrive by car expecting to be able to spend a couple of hours socialising before heading towards the stadium, you may be disappointed. The park and ride services do not open until 1:00pm. Then you may have to wait on the bus for it to depart when full. It takes about 10 mins to the stadium and then there is a 15 minute walk to the nearest pub. Worse still, the drop off point is different to where you catch it after the game. It drops you off right outside the stadium, but you get the return bus by walking down under the bridge to the main A23 road, where you have to queue. After the match, buses operate for only 30 minutes and the car park closes 2 hours after the final whistle. This is a much less convenient park and ride service that the one at Swansea.

 

Do not be confused into following the Park and Ride signs from the A23, only to find yourself right at the stadium! This is because the Withdean is itself a Park & Ride for Brighton city centre on non-match-days.

 

By rail:

 

The nearest station is Preston Park which is about a 15 minute walk from the stadium. The station is served by trains from London Victoria, Kings Cross & London Bridge. On leaving the station you are not permitted to walk the direct route to the stadium for fear of disrupting local residents. Instead turn left out of the station and walk down to the bottom of the hill. Turn left along the A23 for the stadium (or right for the Preston Brewery Tap pub). From the A23 turn left again into Tongdean Lane and walk under a bridge to the stadium. After the game there is a football special train which takes you back along the short journey to Brighton.

 

The travel voucher with your match ticket also includes train travel from Haywards Heath to Preston Park. Therefore the fans who are heading South on the London-Brighton mainline can save some money by only buying a ticket to Haywards Heath and then using their match-day travel voucher from there.

 

By bus:

 

From Brighton rail station, walk down Trafalgar Street onto London Road and catch either the 5 or 5A bus to Tongdean Lane.

 

Local transport arrangements:

 

Your ticket for the match includes the cost of public transport to and from the stadium. The full details of the local transport arrangements for the Withdean Stadium are set out on the club's 'Way to Withdean' link:

http://www.seagulls.co.uk/page/Withdean/0,,10433,00.html

 

Where to eat:

 

There is little food on offer outside the stadium. Inside it is catering vans with hot dogs, burgers, etc., in the away end.

 

If you are hungry and have got time, head into the city and check the many restaurants Brighton has to offer. The Lanes and Preston Street are the two places to go. For a decent Italian try Donatello's in the Lanes area (1-3 Brighton Place), a family-run restaurant where you can eat like kings for under a tenner. Curry fans could try Noori's at 70-71 Ship Street and don't be put off by the slightly shabby interior. For a Chinese, The China Garden (88-91 Preston Street) and Gars (19 Prince Albert Street) have a good reputation with the locals. A good steak can be had at the Aberdeen Steak House (27-28 Preston Street). Finally, a trip to the seaside may not be complete without fish & chips and the best in city are served at Bankers (116a Western Road) where you can eat in their neat and tidy, and rather quaint, licensed restaurant.

 

Where to Drink:

 

Note: Alcohol is not served within the stadium

 

Within walking distance of the stadium:

 

At the stadium prior to the game, there is the Sportsman, a Brewer’s Fayre pub, at the rear of the North Stand, which is open to home and away fans, but expect it to be crowded. It is suitable for families as it has a kids’ menu and both indoor and outdoor play areas.

 

The Station pub on Hampstead Road is in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide serves a good selection of ales and is located literally just outside the Preston Park station entrance (although admittedly on the opposite side to the way fans exit the station for the stadium). The Station is an excellent traditional pub, selling good beers and has Sky Sports. It is about a 15 minute walk away from the stadium.

 

Down the hill from Preston Park station on the opposite side of the A23 at 216 Preston Road is the Preston Park Hotel, which has a public bar, bar meals and a restaurant.

 

About a five minutes walk away from Preston Park station, along the A23 (going towards Brighton rather than the stadium), is the Crown and Anchor, which also serves meals

 

There is a social club on Chester Road next to the Vauxhall showroom which although advertises itself as ‘members only’ can be entered by paying £1 at the door. It is worth it as the beer inside is very cheap and the service generally good. You can also get some decent food here too in the shape of hot pot and steak sandwiches.

 

The Park View (71 Preston Drove), The Preston Brewery Tap (197 Preston Road) and The Black Lion (A23 London Road; a rather large Harvester Pub close by to the Mill Road park & ride site) are all within walking distance.

 

In Brighton city centre:

 

There are plenty of pubs near the railway station. It only takes five minutes by train to Preston Park station.

 

The Evening Star (55 Surrey Street) is a safe haven and is sure to be a hit with real ale fans. The Battle of Trafalgar (34 Guildford Road) is also a cosy pub, but can get busy on match-days. Further into city and the Eagle (125 Gloucester Road) offers a good menu, friendly bar staff, good selection of beers and a rather unique in-pub bakery. The same applies (less the bakery) to the Basketmakers, which is less than 30 metres away at 12 Gloucester Road and in addition has a good choice of real ales. The Three Jolly Butchers (59 North Road) is also worth a mention: a small pub, but with a great atmosphere and good sandwich bar adjoining the pub.

 

The Heart and Hand, (75 North Road) is a little pub near the street market in Upper Gardener Street,. It has great beers and a vintage working jukebox with an excellent range of desirable & obscure 45s.

 

Time to kill before the match or on Sunday:

 

There is a Jukebox & Retro collectors’ Fair from 10am to 5pm at Brighton Racecourse, Freshfield Road, Brighton BN2 9XZ until 19 April £6 adults/£4 children/family of four £16 pay on door.

Live Band/Children’s Entertainment/Jive Dancing/Bar/Refreshments/Stall selling items from 1950s - 1970s. Jukeboxes/records/posters/vintage clothing/diner furniture/neon signs/pinball & slot machines etc.

Website: http://www.jukeboxshow.co.uk/

 

Staying overnight in Brighton:

 

Brighton is famed for its vibrant nightlife. West Street offers the usual city centre mix of bars and clubs - the equivalent of Oldham‘s Yorkshire Street.

 

The Lanes provides the perfect pub crawl destination, but for the more discerning pallet, try the Kings Road Arches. Situated on the seafront, you spill out onto the pebbled beach at closing time. Here you can find The Zap (dance), The Ark (indie), The Funky Buddha (disco and funk) and the Beach (all of that and more).

 

Another couple of clubs worth looking out for are The Funky Fish Club at 19 Marine Parade playing funk, soul, old-skool breaks and Motown from the resident DJs. and the Ocean Rooms, a spick and span place situated in Morley Street, with three separate levels offering three different DJs.

 

Map of the area:

http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=52964...searchp=ids.srf

 

Brighton & Hove street map:

http://www.mybrightonandhove.org.uk/static..._googlemap.aspx

 

What's on:

Friday 17th April:

http://www.myvillage.com/brighton/performa...L/17%3A4%3A2009

Saturday 18th April:

http://www.myvillage.com/brighton/performa...o_page_number=1

Sunday 19th April:

http://www.myvillage.com/brighton/performa...L/19%3A4%3A2009

 

Visit Brighton website:

http://www.visitbrighton.com/

Edited April 14, 2009 by Diego_Sideburns

[don't worry be happy]

The Withdean Athletics Stadium, Tongdean Lane, Brighton, BN1 5JD

 

PLEASE NOTE: As part of the restrictions imposed on Brighton & Hove Albion when playing at Withdean, no match tickets will be on sale on the day of the game. All match tickets must be bought in advance. Each ticket contains a voucher to use the park & ride or local transport to and from the stadium. This voucher is also valid for the train journey between Brighton (or Haywards Heath) & Preston Park.

 

The stadium:

 

The stadium is situated in a residential area, where football supporters are tolerated under sufferance. A condition of the club’s use of the stadium is that all supporters, whether travelling by car, train or bus, must follow the designated route to the stadium.

 

The initial impression of the stadium is of its picturesque surroundings, set into a hillside and mostly surrounded by woodland, giving it somewhat of a rural look. On three sides are a number of basic 'temporary stands' which are uncovered and therefore open to the elements, making it daunting on a cold, wet day.

 

Away fans are housed in the West Stand at one end of the stadium, in a small temporary stand, more reminiscent of the structures at golf's British Open than a football ground. This stand is uncovered and has a capacity of 900 seats. On occasions this may also be shared with Brighton supporters, if the away Club elects to take a smaller allocation. Fans are set very well back from the pitch as there is a semi-oval grassed area behind the goal and then a running track in-between that and the stand itself. You may find binoculars useful to see what is happening in the other half of the pitch.

 

Disabled facilities:

 

Despite the fact that the stadium ranks pretty poorly in terms of the general experience for supporters, for disabled fans it ranks pretty highly. Of the 70 wheelchair spaces (this number can be increased), 10 spaces are reserved for away supporters with additional space for 10 helpers. There is limited disabled parking on site, though this fills up quickly and you are left with a 15 – 20 minute up hill walk or trying to negotiate the park & ride schemes.

 

There are three disabled access points for wheelchair users, depending on where they are watching the match - ie North Stand, South Stand or Away Section.

 

Adapted toilets can be found in the portakabins, with two for visiting supporters and five for home supporters. There are additional facilities in the hospitality suite.

 

For visually-impaired supporters, the club have 20 hand-held radios, which attach to clothing so supporters are able to listen to commentary on Southern Counties radio.

 

One word of warning, disabled supporters, like the majority of other supporters at the Withdean, are exposed to the elements and are liable to end up soaked through so be prepared.

 

How to get there:

 

By road - Park & Ride Services from 1:00pm:

 

From the North:

 

Follow the M23 south onto the A23 for approximately 30 miles to the roundabout with the junction of the A27. On the A23 not long after you pass under the A27, look out for a Spar and BP garage on the right at a roundabout,. Turn right at this roundabout into Mill Road, which is blocked off to through traffic on match-days and used as a park and ride service..

 

From the West:

 

Leave the A27 at its junction with the A23, signposted towards Brighton. At the first roundabout, turn right, still following signs for Brighton. Go straight across the next two roundabouts into Mill Road and take the park and ride bus to the stadium.

 

From the East:

 

Leave the A27 at the A270 exit, signposted Brighton and follow the A270 Lewes Road. Continue for approximately 2 miles following signs for the Lewes Road/Mithras House Park and Ride and take the bus to the stadium.

 

The stadium is located two miles away from the city centre and is just off the London Road (A23). Parking is strictly forbidden within a one mile cordon around the stadium and penalties are strictly imposed in the side streets, clearly marked as ‘Residents Only’.

 

From personal experience, if you arrive by car expecting to be able to spend a couple of hours socialising before heading towards the stadium, you may be disappointed. The park and ride services do not open until 1:00pm. Then you may have to wait on the bus for it to depart when full. It takes about 10 mins to the stadium and then there is a 15 minute walk to the nearest pub. Worse still, the drop off point is different to where you catch it after the game. It drops you off right outside the stadium, but you get the return bus by walking down under the bridge to the main A23 road, where you have to queue. After the match, buses operate for only 30 minutes and the car park closes 2 hours after the final whistle. This is a much less convenient park and ride service that the one at Swansea.

 

Do not be confused into following the Park and Ride signs from the A23, only to find yourself right at the stadium! This is because the Withdean is itself a Park & Ride for Brighton city centre on non-match-days.

 

By rail:

 

The nearest station is Preston Park which is about a 15 minute walk from the stadium. The station is served by trains from London Victoria, Kings Cross & London Bridge. On leaving the station you are not permitted to walk the direct route to the stadium for fear of disrupting local residents. Instead turn left out of the station and walk down to the bottom of the hill. Turn left along the A23 for the stadium (or right for the Preston Brewery Tap pub). From the A23 turn left again into Tongdean Lane and walk under a bridge to the stadium. After the game there is a football special train which takes you back along the short journey to Brighton.

 

The travel voucher with your match ticket also includes train travel from Haywards Heath to Preston Park. Therefore the fans who are heading South on the London-Brighton mainline can save some money by only buying a ticket to Haywards Heath and then using their match-day travel voucher from there.

 

By bus:

 

From Brighton rail station, walk down Trafalgar Street onto London Road and catch either the 5 or 5A bus to Tongdean Lane.

 

Local transport arrangements:

 

Your ticket for the match includes the cost of public transport to and from the stadium. The full details of the local transport arrangements for the Withdean Stadium are set out on the club's 'Way to Withdean' link:

http://www.seagulls.co.uk/page/Withdean/0,,10433,00.html

 

Where to eat:

 

There is little food on offer outside the stadium. Inside it is catering vans with hot dogs, burgers, etc., in the away end.

 

If you are hungry and have got time, head into the city and check the many restaurants Brighton has to offer. The Lanes and Preston Street are the two places to go. For a decent Italian try Dontallo¹s in the Lanes area (1-3 Brighton Place), a family-run restaurant where you can eat like kings for under a tenner. Curry fans could try Noori¹s at 70-71 Ship Street and don¹t be put off by the slightly shabby interior. For a Chinese, The China Garden (88-91 Preston Street) and Gars (19 Prince Albert Street) have a good reputation with the locals. A good steak can be had at the Aberdeen Steak House (27-28 Preston Street). Finally, a trip to the seaside may not be complete without fish & chips and the best in city are served at Bankers (116a Western Road) where you can eat in their neat and tidy, and rather quaint, licensed restaurant.

 

Where to Drink:

 

Note: Alcohol is not served within the stadium

 

Within walking distance of the stadium:

 

At the stadium prior to the game, there is the Sportsman, a Brewer’s Fayre pub, at the rear of the North Stand, which is open to home and away fans, but expect it to be crowded. It is suitable for families as it has a kids’ menu and both indoor and outdoor play areas.

 

The Station pub on Hampstead Road is in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide serves a good selection of ales and is located literally just outside the Preston Park station entrance (although admittedly on the opposite side to the way fans exit the station for the stadium). The Station is an excellent traditional pub, selling good beers and has Sky Sports. It is about a 15 minute walk away from the stadium.

 

Down the hill from Preston Park station on the opposite side of the A23 at 216 Preston Road is the Preston Park Hotel, which has a public bar, bar meals and a restaurant.

 

About a five minutes walk away from Preston Park station, along the A23 (going towards Brighton rather than the stadium), is the Crown and Anchor, which also serves meals

 

There is a social club on Chester Road next to the Vauxhall showroom which although advertises itself as ‘members only’ can be entered by paying £1 at the door. It is worth it as the beer inside is very cheap and the service generally good. You can also get some decent food here too in the shape of hot pot and steak sandwiches.

 

The Park View (71 Preston Drove), The Preston Brewery Tap (197 Preston Road) and The Black Lion (A23 London Road; a rather large Harvester Pub close by to the Mill Road park & ride site) are all within walking distance.

 

In Brighton city centre:

 

There are plenty of pubs near the railway station. It only takes five minutes by train to Preston Park station.

 

The Evening Star (55 Surrey Street) is a safe haven and is sure to be a hit with real ale fans. The Battle of Trafalgar (34 Guildford Road) is also a cosy pub, but can get busy on match-days. Further into city and the Eagle (125 Gloucester Road) offers a good menu, friendly bar staff, good selection of beers and a rather unique in-pub bakery. The same applies (less the bakery) to the Basketmakers, which is less than 30 metres away at 12 Gloucester Road and in addition has a good choice of real ales. The Three Jolly Butchers (59 North Road) is also worth a mention: a small pub, but with a great atmosphere and good sandwich bar adjoining the pub.

 

The Heart and Hand, (75 North Road) is a little pub near the street market in Upper Gardener Street,. It has great beers and a vintage working jukebox with an excellent range of desirable & obscure 45s.

 

Time to kill before the match or on Sunday:

 

There is a Jukebox & Retro collectors’ Fair from 10am to 5pm at Brighton Racecourse, Freshfield Road, Brighton BN2 9XZ until 19 April £6 adults/£4 children/family of four £16 pay on door.

Live Band/Children’s Entertainment/Jive Dancing/Bar/Refreshments/Stall selling items from 1950s - 1970s. Jukeboxes/records/posters/vintage clothing/diner furniture/neon signs/pinball & slot machines etc.

Website: http://www.jukeboxshow.co.uk/

 

Staying overnight in Brighton:

 

Brighton is famed for its vibrant nightlife. West Street offers the usual city centre mix of bars and clubs - the equivalent of Oldham‘s Yorkshire Street.

 

The Lanes provides the perfect pub crawl destination, but for the more discerning pallet, try the Kings Road Arches. Situated on the seafront, you spill out onto the pebbled beach at closing time. Here you can find The Zap (dance), The Ark (indie), The Funky Buddha (disco and funk) and the Beach (all of that and more).

 

Another couple of clubs worth looking out for are The Funky Fish Club at 19 Marine Parade playing funk, soul, old-skool breaks and Motown from the resident DJs. and the Ocean Rooms, a spick and span place situated in Morley Street, with three separate levels offering three different DJs.

 

Map of the area:

http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=52964...searchp=ids.srf

 

Visit Brighton website:

http://www.visitbrighton.com/

 

[boboafc]

diego you should add a warning about brighton ,if you go into public bogs you likey to meet the local George Michael

[don't worry be happy]

The Withdean Athletics Stadium, Tongdean Lane, Brighton, BN1 5JD

 

PLEASE NOTE: As part of the restrictions imposed on Brighton & Hove Albion when playing at Withdean, no match tickets will be on sale on the day of the game. All match tickets must be bought in advance. Each ticket contains a voucher to use the park & ride or local transport to and from the stadium. This voucher is also valid for the train journey between Brighton (or Haywards Heath) & Preston Park....

evening mr d..i spoke to you at the orient game...briefly..walshy..you seemed to remember me anyway i am darn brighton on a stag do ..as best man i will be doing my utmost to uphold the integrity of the groom..but there are sixteen fat :censored:'s hell bent on destroying his reputation and manhood...should be an ineresting weekend...look foreward to a pint at that boozer near the ground. your a.top man mr d

[Matt]

diego you should add a warning about brighton ,if you go into public bogs you likey to meet the local George Michael

I'm afraid we've moved out of the seventies Bob.

[rudemedic]

The Sportsman's bar at the ground was alright last year- it reminded me a lot of the Clayton green not a proper pub but it serves beer and if I remember rightly has a couple of attractive bar maids. The park and ride for the football is appallingly sign posted- last year I had to drive to the ground attempt to get directions from a steward who knew nothing (wasn't from the area) and only when leaving the estate the gorund was in did I see a sign to the park and ride. Something which is a fat lot of use when almost everyone coming to Brighton comes from the North (so the other direction), watch for the BP garage after a major roundabout which is opposite a pub (if I remember rightly).

 

Oh and Bob Manchester has more non-hetrosexuals than Brighton and I hear Tel aviv has a few too.

Edited April 10, 2009 by rudemedic

[SAV]

So, when will said tickets be on sale

 

 

[Matt]

So, when will said tickets be on sale

That's what I was thinking mate...

[Diego_Sideburns]

So, when will said tickets be on sale

 

Tickets already on sale at BP, but the OS seems to only announce it a few days before the match.

[Diego_Sideburns]

evening mr d..i spoke to you at the orient game...briefly..walshy..you seemed to remember me anyway i am darn brighton on a stag do ..as best man i will be doing my utmost to uphold the integrity of the groom..but there are sixteen fat :censored:'s hell bent on destroying his reputation and manhood...should be an ineresting weekend...look foreward to a pint at that boozer near the ground. your a.top man mr d

 

Look forward to meeting up with you again Walshy. Keep watching for those Red Kites hovering over the M40!

[Diego_Sideburns]

diego you should add a warning about brighton ,if you go into public bogs you likey to meet the local George Michael

 

The pink shirts are not due for delivery until the week after Brighton.

[Diego_Sideburns]

The park and ride for the football is appallingly sign posted- last year I had to drive to the ground attempt to get directions from a steward who knew nothing (wasn't from the area) and only when leaving the estate the gorund was in did I see a sign to the park and ride. Something which is a fat lot of use when almost everyone coming to Brighton comes from the North (so the other direction), watch for the BP garage after a major roundabout which is opposite a pub (if I remember rightly).

 

At the risk of being accused of repeating myself:

 

On the A23 not long after you pass under the A27, look out for a Spar and BP garage on the right at a roundabout,. Turn right at this roundabout into Mill Road, which is blocked off to through traffic on match-days and used as a park and ride service..

 

Do not be confused into following the Park and Ride signs from the A23, only to find yourself right at the stadium! This is because the Withdean is itself a Park & Ride for Brighton city centre on non-match-days.

 

[Diego_Sideburns]

I'm afraid we've moved out of the seventies Bob.

 

Do I detect a hint of regret there Rummy?

[Diego_Sideburns]

The weekend in Brighton is a great way to celebate being a Latics fan, and as we have come to expect nothing from our squad of under-performers, I'm sure there will be many like me who are determined not to let the team spoil the weekend.

 

Who knows, some of the more dedicated amongst us might even make it to the match.

 

P.S. Don't forget your waterproofs if you go to the Withdean and your Factor 50 for Ernie's sake.

[leeslover]

Brighton is famed for its vibrant nightlife. West Street offers the usual city centre mix of bars and clubs - the equivalent of Oldham‘s Yorkshire Street.

Please tell me there is a prize for the least true posting of the season?

 

 

 

diego you should add a warning about brighton ,if you go into public bogs you likey to meet the local George Michael

And you'll be able to identify him by his big thick moustache. Clear sign of a rampant gay is one of them...

[Zorrro]

Note to self: get rid of 'tache before Saturday.

[leeslover]

When in Rome, do as the Romans do...

Don't worry Ryan, we won't judge you...

[Zorrro]

I'm a raging smoofer.

 

Don't worry, Andy, we already knew.

[leeslover]

Anyway, it doesn't count if you are the giver. It's been weeks since I received.

You're missing the point mate - it's the 21st century! You can be the meat in a sandwich for all we care, there is room for everyone in the colourful canvas that is the family of Oldham supporters!

[Zorrro]

Touché.

[Matt]

Do I detect a hint of regret there Rummy?

 

Yes. It may have been the hangover from the 60's but the music was a damn site better.

[Diego_Sideburns]

(Diego_Sideburns @ Apr 10 2009, 21:27 PM)

Brighton is famed for its vibrant nightlife. West Street offers the usual city centre mix of bars and clubs - the equivalent of Oldham‘s Yorkshire Street.

 

Please tell me there is a prize for the least true posting of the season?

 

Accurate in geographical terms in respect of the location of the main bars and clubs - no reference to the difference in quality.

[leeslover]

Accurate in geographical terms in respect of the location of the main bars and clubs - no reference to the difference in quality.

I see. Not that I am entirely a fan of the bright lights that the likes of Zorro and his lot flock to, but I never heard of a triage station on the front in Brighton to patch up the walking wounded...

[SAV]

The weekend in Brighton is a great way to celebate being a Latics fan, and as we have come to expect nothing from our squad of under-performers, I'm sure there will be many like me who are determined not to let the team spoil the weekend.

 

Who knows, some of the more dedicated amongst us might even make it to the match.

 

P.S. Don't forget your waterproofs if you go to the Withdean and your Factor 50 for Ernie's sake.

 

This is our last Weekend away,the 90 mins on saturday won't spoil it

[Diego_Sideburns]

In just over a month's time it will be 45 years since the Mods and Rockers clashed in Brighton. If you're interested in that part of Brighton's culture, you should enjoy this Quadrophenia - Jimmy's Brighton link:

http://www.myvillage.com/brighton/articles...jimmys-brighton

 

Quadrophenia trailer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_f2x_CMLds

 

P.S. You don't wanna die before you get old and become another Beachy Head suicide statistic - who knows, next season might just be the one for Latics.