mitch41 Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 (edited) 30 minutes ago, Weakened Offender said: Hardly. Oh I didn’t know Brora had an airport. Edited January 12, 2021 by mitch41 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Just now, mitch41 said: Oh I didn’t know Bora had an airport. No but Bora-Bora has Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch41 Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Just now, Maroon Sailor said: No but Bora-Bora has 😜 ha ha I quickly edited it. “June where’s my glasses” ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 1 minute ago, mitch41 said: 😜 ha ha I quickly edited it. “June where’s my glasses” ! 👍😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Weeker Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Could fly to Wick and bus down to Brora approx 40 miles / 50mins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 43 minutes ago, Weakened Offender said: Hardly. Aye its close to edinburgh right enough😮. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 17 minutes ago, Dirty Weeker said: Could fly to Wick and bus down to Brora approx 40 miles / 50mins Looks equidistant between Inverness and Wick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTJ Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 People on here are starting to sound like the Albion Rovers chairman on reconstruction - "It's too far to Brora". Plymouth & Exeter make journeys like this all the time. Maybe they are a bit hardier than some of our "support"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 34 minutes ago, mitch41 said: Oh I didn’t know Brora had an airport. Plane to inverness then 57 miles on a bus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weakened Offender Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 6 minutes ago, JTJ said: People on here are starting to sound like the Albion Rovers chairman on reconstruction - "It's too far to Brora". Plymouth & Exeter make journeys like this all the time. Maybe they are a bit hardier than some of our "support"? Yup. Total walloper behaviour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 11 hours ago, mitch41 said: Brora is a nightmare for the team to get there. A 4.5 hour drive = "a nightmare" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fxxx the SPFL Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 1 hour ago, JTJ said: People on here are starting to sound like the Albion Rovers chairman on reconstruction - "It's too far to Brora". Plymouth & Exeter make journeys like this all the time. Maybe they are a bit hardier than some of our "support"? Supporters bus to Sarajevo for the Zelzinescar game seven day trip four days travelling on a bus numb arse that's what i call being hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Marsh Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 1 hour ago, JTJ said: People on here are starting to sound like the Albion Rovers chairman on reconstruction - "It's too far to Brora". Plymouth & Exeter make journeys like this all the time. Maybe they are a bit hardier than some of our "support"? So true. Just look at the Russian 2nd Division and see where the teams are located. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tian447 Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 (edited) 12 hours ago, mitch41 said: Brora is a nightmare for the team to get there. Behave, it's just over an hour away from Inverness Either an overnight stay in Inverness, or just whack the journey out in one. The coach could leave at 7am, drive for 2 hours, stop for a break and some food at 9, start driving again at 10, and they'd be there just after midday. Plenty of time to have lunch then get warmed up and ready for a 3pm kick off. Edited January 12, 2021 by tian447 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Treasurer Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 2 hours ago, JTJ said: People on here are starting to sound like the Albion Rovers chairman on reconstruction - "It's too far to Brora". Plymouth & Exeter make journeys like this all the time. Maybe they are a bit hardier than some of our "support"? I was just thinking this, although I couldn't remember which no-mark chairman had bleated about it. It's not the easiest journey to make at this time of year, especially as it could be difficult to find somewhere open for a pre-match meal etc. but it's not exactly the other side of the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Treasurer Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 1 hour ago, tian447 said: Behave, it's just over an hour away from Inverness Either an overnight stay in Inverness, or just whack the journey out in one. The coach could leave at 7am, drive for 2 hours, stop for a break and some food at 9, start driving again at 10, and they'd be there just after midday. Plenty of time to have lunch then get warmed up and ready for a 3pm kick off. No where is open just now, so they'll need to bring a packed lunch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 3 minutes ago, The Treasurer said: No where is open just now, so they'll need to bring a packed lunch Lucky they’re not travelling to the EU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tian447 Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 4 minutes ago, The Treasurer said: No where is open just now, so they'll need to bring a packed lunch There aren't really a lot of options in Brora anyway I'm sure they would manage just fine with a piece and jam, a Babybel, an apple, and a Fruit Shoot for one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22games nro Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 family friend played for Brora last night, his only complaint was they could not get a shower after the game because of covid guidance and just headed back up the road . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMFC01 Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 1 hour ago, tian447 said: Behave, it's just over an hour away from Inverness Either an overnight stay in Inverness, or just whack the journey out in one. The coach could leave at 7am, drive for 2 hours, stop for a break and some food at 9, start driving again at 10, and they'd be there just after midday. Plenty of time to have lunch then get warmed up and ready for a 3pm kick off. I like the sound of an overnight stay at Inverness then one hour travel. 8-9 hours on the other hand sounds exhausting, that's before playing for 90minutes. 😫 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTJ Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Craig Gordon said on Sportscene last night we'll need two hotels, as well as two buses! Personally I prefer Golspie to Brora but it's been a while since I've been to either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 There must be a Hearts supporter living up there that can do a few flasks of tea and a pile of sandwiches for the team. 🤷🏼♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregzy2k7 Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Tough trip, Wanted camelon as its not far and probably weaker team, Does anyone know if the brora pitch is decent? Womder when this tie will get played now with the lower leagues getting suspended? Having said that, It would be a major embarrassment if we didn't win comfortably. Added bonus of stranraer at home in the next round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 27 minutes ago, gregzy2k7 said: Tough trip, Wanted camelon as its not far and probably weaker team, Does anyone know if the brora pitch is decent? Womder when this tie will get played now with the lower leagues getting suspended? Having said that, It would be a major embarrassment if we didn't win comfortably. Added bonus of stranraer at home in the next round. I think you'll find it is in fact a nightmare trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 19 hours ago, Weakened Offender said: Yup. Total walloper behaviour. 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 10 hours ago, gregzy2k7 said: Tough trip, Wanted camelon as its not far and probably weaker team, Does anyone know if the brora pitch is decent? Womder when this tie will get played now with the lower leagues getting suspended? Having said that, It would be a major embarrassment if we didn't win comfortably. Added bonus of stranraer at home in the next round. Went there for the day, did a whisky place near by, the pitch overlooks the sea 😮. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkierobroy Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 No reason to move it, perhaps, but no reason to keep it in Brora either if there's no crowd. I would guess most of the Brora players live round about Inverness anyway so it would benefit both clubs for travel to play it at ICT or Clach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Caine Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 21 hours ago, Harry Potter said: Plane to inverness then 57 miles on a bus. Aye, flying is a good option. Just ask Celtic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 6 minutes ago, Horatio Caine said: Aye, flying is a good option. Just ask Celtic. good point, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Isle Jambo Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 16 hours ago, davemclaren said: There must be a Hearts supporter living up there that can do a few flasks of tea and a pile of sandwiches for the team. 🤷🏼♂️ Their President is a well known Jambo...although I would never eat a sandwich that he’s made!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 3 minutes ago, Black Isle Jambo said: Their President is a well known Jambo...although I would never eat a sandwich that he’s made!! 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irufushi Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 On 12/01/2021 at 02:23, mitch41 said: Brora is a nightmare for the team to get there. 🤣 so it is . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch41 Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 22 hours ago, been here before said: A 4.5 hour drive = "a nightmare" In the Highlands in winter and on a dodgy road YES it’s possible a bus might not even get there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch41 Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 21 hours ago, tian447 said: Behave, it's just over an hour away from Inverness Either an overnight stay in Inverness, or just whack the journey out in one. The coach could leave at 7am, drive for 2 hours, stop for a break and some food at 9, start driving again at 10, and they'd be there just after midday. Plenty of time to have lunch then get warmed up and ready for a 3pm kick off. Sounds fantastic, A nice relaxing coach trip in the Highlands in the winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tian447 Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 16 minutes ago, mitch41 said: Sounds fantastic, A nice relaxing coach trip in the Highlands in the winter. Have you ever actually been to Brora? It's hardly the back of beyond. It's on the main A9 road, not some mental Colin McRae-esque dirt and gravel single-track, and it's just over an hour away from Inverness. The scenery over the Cromarty and Dornoch Firth Bridges are worth the trip alone. It's better than sitting in traffic on the M8 on our way to getting pumped in Glasgow, anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraggle Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 It's a baw ache of a journey, but thankfully on the east coast with more than one transport option. A nightmare (but stunning) journey would be Applecross at this time of year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboy1982 Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 This is the closed hearts game to my house in years! Just a ferry trip to Kirkwall, bud to stromness, ferry to scrabster and a bus to the pitch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 13 minutes ago, jamboy1982 said: This is the closed hearts game to my house in years! Just a ferry trip to Kirkwall, bud to stromness, ferry to scrabster and a bus to the pitch! Dawdle. 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynnlondon Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 Sneak into Clynelish and help yourself to one of their excellent casks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kila Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 1 hour ago, mitch41 said: Sounds fantastic, A nice relaxing coach trip in the Highlands in the winter. Who says the tie is taking place this winter anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 3 minutes ago, kila said: Who says the tie is taking place this winter anyway? August Is nice up there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inspector Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 40-45 minutes from the house. It would be silly not to go. 😈 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john thomas Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 1 hour ago, Fraggle said: It's a baw ache of a journey, but thankfully on the east coast with more than one transport option. A nightmare (but stunning) journey would be Applecross at this time of year. No point , the Inn will be shut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 1 hour ago, mitch41 said: In the Highlands in winter and on a dodgy road YES it’s possible a bus might not even get there. The Highland... the winter... "a dodgy road"... THEY NEVER MAKE IT ALIIIIIIVE. Nightmare. #pray4theteam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 12 minutes ago, inspector said: 40-45 minutes from the house. It would be silly not to go. 😈 You live close to Brora? In the highlands? Please tell us you are safe... how do you move around in the winter on dodgy roads... can buses still travel... is there food? In the name of god let mitch know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inspector Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 Just over the water from Brora. Tend to pack a tent and use the huskies. Food; no problem plenty of seal meat on the frozen beaches. What's a bus? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 4 minutes ago, been here before said: You live close to Brora? In the highlands? Please tell us you are safe... how do you move around in the winter on dodgy roads... can buses still travel... is there food? In the name of god let mitch know. 😄, brilliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pettigrewsstylist Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 41 minutes ago, inspector said: 40-45 minutes from the house. It would be silly not to go. 😈 How you getting in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraggle Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 42 minutes ago, john thomas said: No point , the Inn will be shut 😂. Most likely the pass as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inspector Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 11 minutes ago, pettigrewsstylist said: How you getting in? It's the Highlands. Stand on the surrounding hills Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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