Women Marine Academy Plymouth vs Brentford (WFAC R2)

[Fans of BFCW]

Marine Academy Plymouth vs Brentford Women’s FA Cup 2nd Round​

Sunday 15th November at 14:00​

Another ‘Giant Killing’ is a real possibility with the current form of both sides and Brentford’s impressive record in Cup football, when the Bees travel to the ground of Ivybridge Town FC To take on Women’s National League side, Marine Academy Plymouth in the Women’s FA Cup 2nd Round.

A Bees win will see them progress to the third round of this prestigious completion, for only the second time in their history and a chance to face a Women’s Super League 2 side in the third round

The Women’s team away support is usually boosted by local fans and with the high number of West Country Bees fans and the excitement for the fixture amongst the regular support, it is anticipated the Brentford will be roared on by an excellent travelling support, especially as the fixture is being played during the Men’s team next International Break

 

[Gary Alen]

I did speak to the club about the idea of a coach down to Plymouth. Be interesting to find out if anyone would be interested in travelling?

Be good if we could get behind the team, as the FA Cup is so important for exposure and opportunity to the club in the shop window.

 

['Ayes B]

With the team travelling down on the Saturday night, there should be enough demand from dfa s and players relatives to make a coach feasible.

 

['Ayes B]

Brentford Women v Marine Academy Plymouth Ladies: FA Cup Second Round Proper​

Register your interest in supporter coach travel
We are exploring the possibility of running supporter coach travel for Brentford Women’s FA Cup Second Round Proper tie away to Marine Academy Plymouth Ladies on Sunday 15 November, 3pm kick-off.
If you would be interested in travelling by coach, please complete the form below. Registering your interest does not commit you to purchasing a coach ticket and does not guarantee that coach travel will operate.
Further information, including potential travel times and pricing, will be communicated if there is sufficient demand.
Pick-up point: The coach would depart from Ealing Road. You can find the location via what3words or Google Maps

Brentford FC Away Coach Travel | Official Coach Tickets - Brentford FC

Travel to selected Brentford FC away fixtures on official club-organised coaches. View pick-up details, coach features, pricing, departure times and how to

www.brentfordfc.com

 

[Gary Alen]

Be good if we could get behind this. A trip down to Devon, an FA Cup trip to a non-league ground, a chance of us causing an upset/giant killing…. Be like an old fashioned away trip!

 

[PhilE]

I'd be more interested if there was a pickup somewhere down the M3 corridor. Travelling into Brentford first would be prohibitive. Weekend looks free so would certainly consider the trip and will think about the coach over the next couple of days.

Any ideas on cost?

 

[Gary Alen]

I'd be more interested if there was a pickup somewhere down the M3 corridor. Travelling into Brentford first would be prohibitive. Weekend looks free so would certainly consider the trip and will think about the coach over the next couple of days.

Any ideas on cost?

New territory for us and the club, so no real idea yet. Might be a case of depending how many show interest etc. I heard a figure of £3000 for a coach and driver. Don't know how accurate that is. Haven't been on an official coach since the days of Grimsby, Hartlepool & Accrington.... so no idea what the going rate is for passage these days?

What was the cost for Hull/Sunderland recently?

But back of a fag packet maths - £3000/50 people =£60? But take that with a pinch of salt, I really am only guessing.

 

[Gary Alen]

Interesting article about the ground that Marine Academy play at:

Football club marks centenary year with huge clubhouse refurbishment | South Hams District Council

Football in Ivybridge will reach out to even more people in the community, thanks to a major project at Ivybridge Town Football Club supported by South Hams District Council.

www.southhams.gov.uk

 

[PhilE]

New territory for us and the club, so no real idea yet. Might be a case of depending how many show interest etc. I heard a figure of £3000 for a coach and driver. Don't know how accurate that is. Haven't been on an official coach since the days of Grimsby, Hartlepool & Accrington.... so no idea what the going rate is for passage these days?

What was the cost for Hull/Sunderland recently?

But back of a fag packet maths - £3000/50 people =£60? But take that with a pinch of salt, I really am only guessing.

Thanks Gary, Just noticed that the link says £40 (subsidised).

Not sure I'd make a 6:30 departure though as first train from my way does not get into Brentford until almost 8 on a Sunday

 

[Gary Alen]

Thanks Gary, Just noticed that the link says £40 (subsidised).

Not sure I'd make a 6:30 departure though as first train from my way does not get into Brentford until almost 8 on a Sunday

Oh it’s good that they’ve added a time an expected. Also saying we need 30 people to be expected to travel. Hope a few more can metaphorically and physically get on board.

 

[Gary Alen]

Assume the coach isn't running, which is a shame.

Booked my train ticket, but think its going to be too expensive for some unfortunately.

Hopefully some of the West Country Bees will be able to bolster the Bees numbers. Be good if we can get behind the team. A real chance of us causing an upset, if the luck and wind is in our favour. The Magic of the FA Cup.

 

[Gary Alen]

Confirmed as a 1pm KO.

View: https://x.com/mapfootball/status/2120111120073797922?a=T4wXhSMOdZo0aSDcD8c&s=20

 

[Gary Alen]

View: https://x.com/WomensFACup/status/2120169625690509638?a=4qKQiFc1OpfFIbujdWc&s=20

 

[A Real Mysteron]

Assume the coach isn't running, which is a shame.

Booked my train ticket, but think its going to be too expensive for some unfortunately.

Hopefully some of the West Country Bees will be able to bolster the Bees numbers. Be good if we can get behind the team. A real chance of us causing an upset, if the luck and wind is in our favour. The Magic of the FA Cup.

Ate the players going on a coach?

Presumably 10 or so fans could get on that couldn’t they?

 

[Banana]

Ate the players going on a coach?

Presumably 10 or so fans could get on that couldn’t they?

Private jet from Luton

 

['Ayes B]

Ate the players going on a coach?

Presumably 10 or so fans could get on that couldn’t they?

The players are going down the night before and staying over

 

['Ayes B]

It is not surprising that the potential coach had insufficient numbers to become feasible as the possibility wasn't really advertised at all.

There was an inclusion within the 'Coach Tavel' section on the official site, hidden amongst all of the coach for the men's matches...but in all honesty I doubt if many of the supporters use the official away travel section of the website to see it.

There was nothing about the coach in the 'Women's Team News section', nothing on the @BrentfordFCW 'X' (Twitter) or Instagram accounts about the potential coach and the expression of interest.

I spoke to two of the players familyies at AFC Greenwich Borough and they were unaware of the possibility of a coach.

The 06:30 anticipated departure time in the official article would probably put many off asserting to Brentford would have meant a 5am start and a difficult journies on public transport.

Marine Academy ymouth played Actonians at Bedfont in the first round and mentioned the 'four hour journey', so even with a half an hour break in the services the coach would have arrived at 11am for a 1pm kick off.

In fact, it was probably only really advertised to fans of the Wonen's team, here on the GPG, on the Fans of Brentford FCW Facebook page and Instagram account.

When we were due to play Southampton Women away in the FA Cup a few years ago there was the sufficient demand for a coach despite the shorter distance and journey time. That coach only didnt run due to the game being postponed and switched to Bedfont.

 

[A Real Mysteron]

The players are going down the night before and staying over

Probably not then!