chappy Posted August 9, 2022 Author Share Posted August 9, 2022 1 hour ago, blunther said: only the same as a boxing day match I guess. Not often we play at 12:30 on Boxing Day. Or in 30 degree heat! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 (edited) 5 hours ago, MrBlack said: Helpful.. plan your journeys in advance. So what if you plan to drive instead, but every car park you could reasonably use is full? Or every road is congested to the point your bus runs late and you miss kick off. Looks like they are expecting all 40k to make it to the ground by their own means. Buses will be overloaded, roads will be overloaded, car parks will be overloaded. I see no other outcome aside from a significant number missing kick off. The really should be offering a shuttle service. Yeah that is my point. Good they've replied swiftly (it certainly makes sense to have someone in media department to monitor the fourms as this is something they can certainly respond to rather than team affairs) but bit bizarre it's just a case of up to you how to get to the ground. Surely if they say park at the Fort, Star City and perhaps One Stop and buy some buses off the council they could arrange park and ride from 11am to the ground. This used to happen years back under Lerner when you saw buses parked on Witton lane that picked fans up from Tamworth, Redditch etc. Imagine if there's rail strikes when we have 52k up and running, some fans will still probably be stuck in car parks when the next home match comes around! Edit: Early kick off dosen't help either. I could understand more if it was 3pm as that does give more time for local Midlands based fans to arrive well in advance. Edited August 9, 2022 by VillaChris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 (edited) 6 hours ago, MrBlack said: Helpful.. plan your journeys in advance. So what if you plan to drive instead, but every car park you could reasonably use is full? Or every road is congested to the point your bus runs late and you miss kick off. Looks like they are expecting all 40k to make it to the ground by their own means. Buses will be overloaded, roads will be overloaded, car parks will be overloaded. I see no other outcome aside from a significant number missing kick off. The really should be offering a shuttle service. Booked a car park space myself as soon as I heard about the strike. Smug mode. Edited August 9, 2022 by The Fun Factory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLARETANDBLUEFOXY Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Genuine question - what time would you recommend getting there if you drive? I’m actually feeling a bit stressed about this now and feel like I’m gonna need to leave at 3am 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villatillidie95 Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 21 minutes ago, CLARETANDBLUEFOXY said: Genuine question - what time would you recommend getting there if you drive? I’m actually feeling a bit stressed about this now and feel like I’m gonna need to leave at 3am im a 30 min drive away and will probably leave 1030 ish just to be sure....not sure what the state of the M6 is going to be like but i will probably get dropped off close to the ground as possible on way in, if there is too much traffic i will ask to be dropped off at star city and then walk there and go back there after to be picked up. the bit at aston expressway and near the roundabout is where it gets busy so you want to arrive before that if you want to drive past there or park somewhere before there lol....i usually get the train so its annoying to have to do this 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ender4 Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 (edited) 57 minutes ago, CLARETANDBLUEFOXY said: Genuine question - what time would you recommend getting there if you drive? I’m actually feeling a bit stressed about this now and feel like I’m gonna need to leave at 3am I would say aim to get to a parking spot 2 hours before kick-off. Though that depends how far you are driving from and how close to the ground you plan to park. When I drive there, I would normally get to my parking spot 1 hour before the match… but that’s with normal level of cars and parking. Edited August 9, 2022 by ender4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 I just thought in my head it will just be like Boxing Day but reading this thread has made me realise it’s not that simple. It’s a normal Saturday, not a day that’s a National holiday. Then on top of that it’s going to be around 29 degrees. It’s going to be carnage isn’t it? I might put my ticket up for sale. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chappy Posted August 10, 2022 Author Share Posted August 10, 2022 12 hours ago, CLARETANDBLUEFOXY said: Genuine question - what time would you recommend getting there if you drive? I’m actually feeling a bit stressed about this now and feel like I’m gonna need to leave at 3am If you park at Star City then maybe aim to get there for 11, or before 11:30. There’s the indoor multi storey bit as well so don’t panic if you get there and the outdoor car park looks full. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicho Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 Will be training into Moor Street. Think all the trains into Aston are cancelled so a nice hour long walk or a taxi it will be. Getting back from Aston to the station will be terrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted August 10, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted August 10, 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amed Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 Can’t go to the game now - got 3 tickets. Anyone know how I can sell these legitimately or get a refund? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomav84 Posted August 10, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted August 10, 2022 9 minutes ago, Amed said: Can’t go to the game now - got 3 tickets. Anyone know how I can sell these legitimately or get a refund? probably too late unless you're a season ticket holder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 35 minutes ago, Amed said: Can’t go to the game now - got 3 tickets. Anyone know how I can sell these legitimately or get a refund? You ring the ticket office and ask for a refund ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post stewiek2 Posted August 10, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2022 Don't know what I'm dreading more, the game or trying to get to the game. Who am I kidding, the game of course. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amed Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 9 hours ago, Vive_La_Villa said: You ring the ticket office and ask for a refund ? it was that easy. For some reason assumed would be a nightmare so close to kick off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Amed said: it was that easy. For some reason assumed would be a nightmare so close to kick off. That’s good. You have until the day before mate to refund tickets. Only problem is I’m trying to resell my season ticket but not getting any takers! edit: it’s just been sold ! Edited August 10, 2022 by Vive_La_Villa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 If it weren't the first home game of the season I think I'd not be bothering with this one. I live an hour and a half away but god knows how long it will take on Sat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 13 hours ago, Vive_La_Villa said: That’s good. You have until the day before mate to refund tickets. Only problem is I’m trying to resell my season ticket but not getting any takers! edit: it’s just been sold ! i know it's bad but we havent even played a home game yet 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 48 minutes ago, Zatman said: i know it's bad but we havent even played a home game yet Haha, I’ve only resold it for the Everton game. I’m gutted something has come up and I can’t make it. Will miss us thrash them 3-0! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdman Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 Driving to Birmingham later this afternoon. Booked a hotel for tonight so can start making our way to the ground early ish Saturday morning after breakfast. More expense but it will be a nice outing. Safe and swift travels everyone! Villa better win!! Lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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