Gorgie_Rules Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 (edited) Tartan Army/Scotland chat doesn’t tend to go down too well on kickback and obviously not Hearts related so sticking this in the shed! Apologies if there is another thread. Anyone heading down for the game on the Friday night? Disappointingly but I guess understandably, it doesn’t seem like there will be one gathering point with big screens to watch the match. Trafalgar Sq reserved for 750 key workers, and the original back up of Potters Field won’t be showing the game and is for families and ‘locals’ only. Whats everyones plans if still heading down? I’m guessing one of the many other squares will be a meeting point during the Friday with bars booked for the evening? Edited May 16, 2021 by Gorgie_Rules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronJambo Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 Stay at home. London doesn't need more people in it for a football match that they can't even attend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 What's the point in travelling to London to watch game on TV. The more fans who turn up pished, the better chance of trouble. Stay at home and watch it. Don't need Scotland's name being dragged down to that of Rangets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesy1874 Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 3 hours ago, Gorgie_Rules said: Tartan Army/Scotland chat doesn’t tend to go down too well on kickback and obviously not Hearts related so sticking this in the shed! Apologies if there is another thread. Anyone heading down for the game on the Friday night? Disappointingly but I guess understandably, it doesn’t seem like there will be one gathering point with big screens to watch the match. Trafalgar Sq reserved for 750 key workers, and the original back up of Potters Field won’t be showing the game and is for families and ‘locals’ only. Whats everyones plans if still heading down? I’m guessing one of the many other squares will be a meeting point during the Friday with bars booked for the evening? We are going down on the Thursday and heading back the Saturday. Possibly the only chance I get to experience some sort of international tournament in my life time. Hyde Park is being set up as a place for Scotland fans to gather on the Friday I believe. Then booked in to watch the game in the evening. Looking forward to the trip away with the lads will be a good couple days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 I'll stick to hampden hopefully. But doubt we'll get tickets. A bit too early for going abroad, so I'll gie Wembley a miss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manaliveits105 Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 8 hours ago, IronJambo said: Stay at home. London doesn't need more people in it for a football match that they can't even attend. Exactly go to Portugal or Iceland or stay at home init Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 Heading down early Friday morning. Going to get a pub booked for the match itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshed Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 I know of loads of people who are going down on the Thursday and back on the Sunday even though they have no tickets Can’t think of anything worse to do but there again they are much younger than me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 5 hours ago, ri Alban said: I'll stick to hampden hopefully. But doubt we'll get tickets. A bit too early for going abroad, so I'll gie Wembley a miss. You wouldn't get a visa anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studo Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 I live down here, its been a challenge booking a bar for the game but have managed to get somewhere local in SW London with a big group of us meeting (about 5 tables of 6, we have the place booked out now). Plan will be go to Hyde Park or Covent Garden during the day then back to the boozer for the match. Id recommend getting a booking for the game, few of the irish bars around Covent Garden are walk in only but thats a risky game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Burgundy Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 The English hooligans will be itching for an influx of pissed up Scots having had no aggro for over a year. This has disaster all over it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 7 hours ago, studo said: I live down here, its been a challenge booking a bar for the game but have managed to get somewhere local in SW London with a big group of us meeting (about 5 tables of 6, we have the place booked out now). Plan will be go to Hyde Park or Covent Garden during the day then back to the boozer for the match. Id recommend getting a booking for the game, few of the irish bars around Covent Garden are walk in only but thats a risky game. Is there any area you'd recommend trying boozers to get in for the game? There 7 of us going Thursday to Sunday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucky Thompson Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 I've just realised that I'm in London on the day of the 2nd semi-final Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 11 hours ago, Sooperstar said: Heading down early Friday morning. Going to get a pub booked for the match itself. Let me know which one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayman Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 10 hours ago, studo said: I live down here, its been a challenge booking a bar for the game but have managed to get somewhere local in SW London with a big group of us meeting (about 5 tables of 6, we have the place booked out now). Plan will be go to Hyde Park or Covent Garden during the day then back to the boozer for the match. Id recommend getting a booking for the game, few of the irish bars around Covent Garden are walk in only but thats a risky game. Where was this? We are struggling to find somewhere for about 27 of us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 25 minutes ago, hughesie27 said: Let me know which one You going now like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 58 minutes ago, Sooperstar said: You going now like? I've never not been going. We discussed train booking and I told you I'd got ours cheaper than you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 53 minutes ago, hughesie27 said: I've never not been going. We discussed train booking and I told you I'd got ours cheaper than you! 🤷♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtgj Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 There's a Google Maps page that shows where Scotland fans have booked pubs if it's helpful for anyone - https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=13NN_2k7nLD9Ly1EEE46YIlq8Eltsk0Cw&ll=51.507112683063895%2C-0.10134810129591054&z=12 No idea what the colour coding means though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studo Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 14 hours ago, Dayman said: Where was this? We are struggling to find somewhere for about 27 of us 17 hours ago, Candy said: Is there any area you'd recommend trying boozers to get in for the game? There 7 of us going Thursday to Sunday We are in Wandsworth which is local to us but 15 mins on a train from Waterloo, it depends where you are staying though. for larger groups id say book tables of 6, remember the rules dont technically relax until 21st June. Try looking in more local areas, Islington, Camden, Clapham, Putney, Fulham etc. It's a bit of a free for all at the moment for bookings even outside of the footy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dobmisterdobster Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Covid has absolutely ruined what would've been a memorable tournament. I hope they give the whole multi-country host thing another go in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 1 hour ago, studo said: We are in Wandsworth which is local to us but 15 mins on a train from Waterloo, it depends where you are staying though. for larger groups id say book tables of 6, remember the rules dont technically relax until 21st June. Try looking in more local areas, Islington, Camden, Clapham, Putney, Fulham etc. It's a bit of a free for all at the moment for bookings even outside of the footy. Thanks, hopefully getting in to one in Kennington - just need to confirm they'll take 7 of us as 2 groups 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Are fans still allowed in for the matches at Hampden after the carnage at the weekend and spikes in cases in Glasgow ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studo Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 22 minutes ago, Candy said: Thanks, hopefully getting in to one in Kennington - just need to confirm they'll take 7 of us as 2 groups 👍 Good stuff, if you don’t get one there Clapham is near by. I cancelled a booking I had in The Alexandra there, the Belle Vue or The Clapham North are another good shout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dobmisterdobster Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 25 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: Are fans still allowed in for the matches at Hampden after the carnage at the weekend and spikes in cases in Glasgow ? UEFA were promised 25% capacity for both Hampden and Wembley. I don't see why that would change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 6 minutes ago, dobmisterdobster said: UEFA were promised 25% capacity for both Hampden and Wembley. I don't see why that would change. Begs the question why we can't get fans in to grounds now in Scotland for the play offs and cup final Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dobmisterdobster Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 3 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: Begs the question why we can't get fans in to grounds now in Scotland for the play offs and cup final Because UEFA insists on having fans or they will strip the hosting rights. Dublin lost their games for that reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Just now, dobmisterdobster said: Because UEFA insists on having fans or they will strip the hosting rights. Dublin lost their games for that reason. I see 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 1 hour ago, studo said: Good stuff, if you don’t get one there Clapham is near by. I cancelled a booking I had in The Alexandra there, the Belle Vue or The Clapham North are another good shout. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pap Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 (edited) Edited May 18, 2021 by Pap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Managed get a confirmed booking for The Bull in Sheppards Bush, Westfield centre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i8hibsh Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Knowing that the tartan army will be there is enough reason for me not to go down to London. I will sit in the comfort of my living room or pub and cheer us on (very drunkedly and very loudly) so loudly they will hear me in London. Mooooooooooooooon Scotland! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankblack Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 55 minutes ago, Pap said: In the boozer: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Would Hampden lose the games if they are still in level 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 1 hour ago, hughesie27 said: Managed get a confirmed booking for The Bull in Sheppards Bush, Westfield centre. Are you dipping into your savings for that? I've been in there a couple of times (used to work round the corner) and, even by London standards, it's a pricey pint. There's a wee boozer the other side of the Holland Park roundabout called The Stewart Arms. A proper pub with good beer at a reasonable price. Best start there before hauling over to the Bull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dobmisterdobster Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 10 minutes ago, benny said: Would Hampden lose the games if they are still in level 3. It's probably too late for any venue changes. We will see what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 1 hour ago, I P Knightley said: Are you dipping into your savings for that? I've been in there a couple of times (used to work round the corner) and, even by London standards, it's a pricey pint. There's a wee boozer the other side of the Holland Park roundabout called The Stewart Arms. A proper pub with good beer at a reasonable price. Best start there before hauling over to the Bull. Cheers for the tip. Seems most places are fully booked already from my attempts at other places! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robdawg Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Anyone got any bars booked for the 18th going with a big group of us and struggling to find somewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 37 minutes ago, Robdawg said: Anyone got any bars booked for the 18th going with a big group of us and struggling to find somewhere Got ours booked tonight. Max group 6 but can split into different groups if more than that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the general Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 Some good pubs now in the Euston Kings Cross area and pretty handy for Wembers if going to the game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XB52 Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 22 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: Begs the question why we can't get fans in to grounds now in Scotland for the play offs and cup final There were fans at Kelty Hearts last night. My pal posted pics from the game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmcg_hmfc Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 Hoping Hampden doesn’t lose the games if Glasgow remains in Level 3. I didn’t have a ticket for the England game but had been planning to go down. Unfortunately I can no longer make the trip down so probably going to need to try get rid of my train tickets. Will be cheering on the lads on in a boozer up here instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshed Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 39 minutes ago, pmcg_hmfc said: Hoping Hampden doesn’t lose the games if Glasgow remains in Level 3. I didn’t have a ticket for the England game but had been planning to go down. Unfortunately I can no longer make the trip down so probably going to need to try get rid of my train tickets. Will be cheering on the lads on in a boozer up here instead. I think no matter what the figures are the government will be under huge pressure to make sure they drop it to level 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dobmisterdobster Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 I'm pretty sure the venues are a lock now. It's too late to relocate. Bilbao and Dublin gave a month's notice before pulling out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 No matter what we think of it it's going to be impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mars plastic Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 Going to London to watch a game of football in a pub with creepy guys in kilts. That's certainly one version of hell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 (edited) On 17/05/2021 at 15:41, Ron Burgundy said: The English hooligans will be itching for an influx of pissed up Scots having had no aggro for over a year. This has disaster all over it. I hope it passes by trouble free. Don't lower yourselves to that level. Its because of the trouble that the end of season Scotland v England fixtures got abolished. I'd love to see those games return. Lets make an occasion of it. Show them how to party. Edited June 17, 2021 by Marvin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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William H. Bonney Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 1 hour ago, Mikey1874 said: Was that the train from carstairs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howdy Doody Jambo Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 29 minutes ago, Furious Styles said: Was that the train from carstairs? Or the Joe Jordan special, they had about 3 teeth between them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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