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The reason the match is on Friday is because of Policing as someone thought, although an exception was made the other day when Villa came in the FA Cup and they allowed racing and the football on the Saturday. Probably the first and only time it will happen.

PS -  Jim, if you do decide to drink in the Tut and don''t fancy walking to the ground, then if you walk round the corner, there is a Taxi Rank opposite McDonalds.

To answer a few points made. Marty - parking at your mates will be fine, mate, it is a safe area, so there should be no problem.   Another note on places to park. If you''re coming by car, then following the signs to the stadium, if you carry on along the dual carriageway, past the lake and stadium, head towards the racecourse, you will see a car park on your left - near the cinema and Cheswold etc. You can park in there free of charge and walk round the lake to the ground (10 mins). Again though, be warned, getting away after the game can be a pain. Jim - Best bet for a pre-match pint in town is the Tut''n''Shive inbetween The Plough and Burger King near the Frenchgate Centre. If you''re coming by Train, come out of the station and over the forecourt, you will see a crossing, over the crossing and right, and turn the first left where Staveley''s shop is and the Tut is on the left after the Plough. The Tut won a CAMRA award in 2004 and is frequented by Rovers fans on a matchday, so now worries. The landlord there is a good guy and you can have a good craic with him. For those that are planning on sampling the Donny nightlife after the game, then head down Silver Street where all the bars and nightclubs are, there are also bars on HALLGATE that are popular. ENJOY! Finally a word of warning on the stadium itself. I am not sure if away fans are able to buy a drink in the away end after Millwall''s visit last season where they caused problems, but if you do get a few pints, then it costs 2.90 for a lager and I think it''s same for Bitter. Any other questions, then feel free to ask, though I am off to Sheffield United later, so probably won''t answer any queries tonight.

Hi all,   As you will see from my username, I am indeed a Donny fan. It''s nice to see that you have sold over 1,000 tickets for Friday''s game, and aside from the result, hope you have a good trip to Donny. For those that are coming by train, you are better off getting either a Taxi or a Bus to the ground, because despite what a certain Rovers fan says, it''s a 20 minute walk to the ground...not 10! The Bus Station is next to the station, so don''t have to walk far and get a bus to the Lakeside which departs from block C4. Those coming by car, then come off Junction 3 of the M18 and the stadium is sign posted once leaving the motorway. Regarding pubs and places to eat, I recommend the Beefeater pub a few minutes walk from the ground - it is a family friendly pub which does allow away fans in, it''s ok, it is safe. There are a few food outlets near Yorkshire Outlet - namely McDonald''s, Pizza Hut and KFC. If anyone fancies a walk round the lake, there is Cheswolds which is a family friendly pub which you are welcome in (next to the Cinema) which serves food. You can park in the stadium car parks for a 5er I think it is, or you can park in the industrial outlet car parks near the ground for 4 quid, but be warned - leaving the area after the game can be a nightmare because of the road system. In the main, we are a friendly bunch of fans, but of course, there are a few idiots like at any other club, you should be ok though ;)   See you friday