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Hi all. I've basically targeted this season to go to a lot of away games (I've been to 1 or 2 in the past but none on a consistent basis) but there are a few things that I'm clueless about, and would like any members to clear up for me please. (some of these issues are what keeps me from going) Bare with me lol

1 I've recently bought a car and while I'm not really afraid of doing long distance driving , I am genuinely worried of my car being targeted for vandalism. May sound stupid to many reading this but it makes sense in my mind for rowdy home fans to target the car of an away fan.
2 parking, where can I park my car in a city/town that I've never been to before. Do clubs offer match day parking?
3 Rowdy fans. Are home fans really as intimidating as I believe them to be? I'm sort of under the impression that if a group of home fans see me on my own, they'd start a fight, or is that not seen any more .
4 Where can you go to drink as an away fan? This one probably varies to which match you'd go to but are there ''away" only pubs/bars? And if so, aren't they an easy target for home fans?!

As you can probably tell by now, I worry too much, but I really do want to go to as many away games as possible this season and would highly appreciate real replies with any help/opinions/suggestions. Thanks.

Ps - don't let my username fool you. I'm always down at griffin park and just recently got a job as a 50/50 seller. Please no stick with regards to the name! Thanks in advance.
 

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You do worry too much pal!

Your motor will be fine but may I suggest you leave it at home,jump on a train full of bees and start drinking,the rest of the day will take care of itself.

If you feel you MUST drive,just remove any Brentford related stickers etc and it will all be gravy.

As for the home fans,if you don't go looking for a scrap you are VERY unlikely to find one.There are occasionally a few morons about but no more so than when you go out on a Friday night.

Apart from Pompey and Coventry most fans in this division are pussycats so drink wherever you want,although possibly watch yourself at Orient as they have an irrational hatred of us.

Oh and one of your group doesn't vomit or foul themselves you are really letting the side down.
 

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Chill mate, check out http://www.footballgroundguide.com/ which will tell you about parking, drinking for all the grounds.

I generally go to the Real Ale pubs, so my copy of the Good Beer Guide is invaluable.

For a Saturday games personally I'd recommend going by train to most matches. It does take planning to get the cheap tickets.

I travel alone quite a lot but meet up with good friendly people and have an excellent time either on the train or in a pub.

Sometimes this is by coincidence ie just seeing familiar faces and saying hello or other times pre arranged via this site or The Griffin.
 

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car does make some trips easier, but in general, let the train take the strain!! away days are ALL about getting messy :beer:

i daresay you'll enjoy away days a lot more, too. Griffin Park is the home of football, of course, but you feel much more "Brentford" when you go to other parts of the country with your team and your crowd :cool:
 

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Bloody hell. Just as well you weren't around in the early 80's and travelling to away games. You'd have earnt your stripes then.... lol

As LostBee quite rightly states. Get on a train with a six cans of Special Brew and don't look back...............
 

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So you want to drink and drive eh? :grey:

I think there's something 'fishy' about this. :yes:
 

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I'm generally drive to away games due to starting way outside Greater London. I had a car keyed at Cambridge, after "that game", and have been bumped around leaving the car park at the now renamed Drugfarm and the old Cardiff but otherwise it's generally OK. Some places it's wise to remove obvious Brentford signs, though, but it may be more about not advertising that you're not going to be back for 2 hours while parked in some dingy Northern back street. We're fairly knowledgeable now on where to park, particularly weighing up the convenience versus the delay in leaving. Walsall, for example, you may as well use the car parking at the ground... but don't at Bournemouth (it's horrible); park south of the railway, past the romantically named Pokesdown station. off Christchurch Road, and walk up Gloucester Road and across Kings Park.

Alternatively, if you have access to a mail line station... get the train.
 

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You might as well go on the club coach if you're not drinking.

Leave the car at home and get a railcard and enjoy the day out.
 

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wanderer paul said:
So you want to drink and drive eh? :grey:

I think there's something 'fishy' about this. :yes:
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I don't drink, and even if I did, I wouldn't if driving. But my friends do, and everyone enjoys going to a bar to chill before a game. I should've made that clear.
 

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hobbsy said:
Chill mate, check out http://www.footballgroundguide.com/ which will tell you about parking, drinking for all the grounds.

I generally go to the Real Ale pubs, so my copy of the Good Beer Guide is invaluable.

For a Saturday games personally I'd recommend going by train to most matches. It does take planning to get the cheap tickets.

I travel alone quite a lot but meet up with good friendly people and have an excellent time either on the train or in a pub.

Sometimes this is by coincidence ie just seeing familiar faces and saying hello or other times pre arranged via this site or The Griffin.
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Thanks mate. That website really helped a lot.!
 

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LostBee said:
You do worry too much pal!

Your motor will be fine but may I suggest you leave it at home,jump on a train full of bees and start drinking,the rest of the day will take care of itself.

If you feel you MUST drive,just remove any Brentford related stickers etc and it will all be gravy.

As for the home fans,if you don't go looking for a scrap you are VERY unlikely to find one.There are occasionally a few morons about but no more so than when you go out on a Friday night.

Apart from Pompey and Coventry most fans in this division are pussycats so drink wherever you want,although possibly watch yourself at Orient as they have an irrational hatred of us.

Oh and one of your group doesn't vomit or foul themselves you are really letting the side down.
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You make some really good points, and I appreciate the reply, thanks. I only feel I "must" drive because me and my friends worked out that if we split the cost of petrol between us, it just works out cheaper than the train, + I really like road-trips.
 

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PartTimeBeesFan said:
You make some really good points, and I appreciate the reply, thanks. I only feel I "must" drive because me and my friends worked out that if we split the cost of petrol between us, it just works out cheaper than the train, + I really like road-trips.
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Do you like road trips with really pissed up mates?
 

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can you drive a mini bus ? If yes get you + mates to go, split the cost.
crazy northern awaydays await you

enjoy

:wave:
 

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PartTimeBeesFan said:
I don't drink, and even if I did, I wouldn't if driving. But my friends do, and everyone enjoys going to a bar to chill before a game. I should've made that clear.
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You don't drink and you support Brentford ???????????????
:confused:
Watching The Bees sober must be pretty horrificlol
 

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PartTimeBeesFan said:
Hi all. I've basically targeted this season to go to a lot of away games (I've been to 1 or 2 in the past but none on a consistent basis) but there are a few things that I'm clueless about, and would like any members to clear up for me please. (some of these issues are what keeps me from going) Bare with me lol

1 I've recently bought a car and while I'm not really afraid of doing long distance driving , I am genuinely worried of my car being targeted for vandalism. May sound stupid to many reading this but it makes sense in my mind for rowdy home fans to target the car of an away fan.

2 parking, where can I park my car in a city/town that I've never been to before. Do clubs offer match day parking?
3 Rowdy fans. Are home fans really as intimidating as I believe them to be? I'm sort of under the impression that if a group of home fans see me on my own, they'd start a fight, or is that not seen any more .

4 Where can you go to drink as an away fan? This one probably varies to which match you'd go to but are there ''away" only pubs/bars? And if so, aren't they an easy target for home fans?!

As you can probably tell by now, I worry too much, but I
really do want to go to as many away games as possible this season and would highly appreciate real replies with any help/opinions/suggestions. Thanks.

Ps - don't let my username fool you. I'm always down at griffin park and just recently got a job as a 50/50 seller. Please no stick with regards to the name! Thanks in
advance.
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I've checked and it's not April 1st but this is like something from Viz!
 

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Thanks guys for the replies, appreciate the help. And for the people who took the piss, nice to see how fans help fellow fans, community and all that ;)
 

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PartTimeBeesFan said:
Thanks guys for the replies, appreciate the help. And for the people who took the piss, nice to see how fans help fellow fans, community and all that ;)
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jesus wept lol lol

you really should be at craven cottage ;)

i still reckon this thread is a wind up.....its a good wind up too lol
 

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Great thread. Hello stoney. :wave: ;) :sorted:
 

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Either very nice, a bit silly/cowardly or a wind up. My money is on contestent number 3.
 

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PartTimeBeesFan said:
I don't drink, and even if I did, I wouldn't if driving. But my friends do, and everyone enjoys going to a bar to chill before a game. I should've made that clear.
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Are you a Fulham fan ? "going to a bar to chill" this is Brentford we go to a PUB to get PISSED !!!
 

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Remember to wear your replica Brentford Jersey and aim for the home team's boozer, you will always get a great welcome from the locals.
might meet some nice friends to. hope this helps
 

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gavobee said:
Remember to wear your replica Brentford Jersey and aim for the home team's boozer, you will always get a great welcome from the locals.
might meet some nice friends to. hope this helps
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What is a Jerseyrofl
 

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I thought this may be the return of moribee but the posts are too well written
 
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