Rupethebear 0 Posted October 17, 2010 Long trip but a new stadium, so who is going the game? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hitomi tanaka 0 Posted October 17, 2010 me, cant wait - we are playing so much better away from home.what a great first post eh?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brendo 0 Posted October 17, 2010 [quote user="hitomi tanaka"]me, cant wait - we are playing so much better away from home.what a great first post eh??[/quote]Brilliant Sir! [Y]Bellars will probs play though, and hammer us. [:(] ...Oh wait, we have Barnett so its all good. [:)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ca 1 Posted October 18, 2010 Last time I went to Cardiff I felt really intimidated by their fans who were all around 12 - 16 so think I ''ll sit this one out [:)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 1,788 Posted October 18, 2010 I was there the last time we went. Even got a lift to the ground by plod ! I kid you not,Working in the midlands so I thought i would stay work late fri night and drive down sat morn, Did that and parked up but got lost - about half mile from the ground. Saw a police van parked up and went over to ask direction - it was a pc and a wpc, both eating food. After a bit of polite chat they offered me a lift to the ground. Even more weird we drove past my car and I had left the window open, Stopped for me to sort it out as well.But I take CA''s point. Not a friendly place. The coppers suggested that I didn''t wear colours until into the ground and not after, especially if I was walking back to the car.If I can I would like get down there to take a look at the new ground - though still always miss the old ''character'' grounds. Even if the old characters inside want to kill you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gingerpele 0 Posted October 18, 2010 Think your a bit early Standard.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ca 1 Posted October 18, 2010 [quote user="City1st"]But I take CA''s point. Not a friendly place. The coppers suggested that I didn''t wear colours until into the ground and not after, especially if I was walking back to the car..[/quote] Thats what happened to us too, also do you remember they had a high dividing net between both sets of fans, the steward told us it was to stop them throwing cans, bottles over it.Also when we left there were gangs of them waiting around our exit and they were shouting all sorts of nasties, really put me off going again although thats the only ground thats affected me like that so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rupethebear 0 Posted October 18, 2010 probably not the friendliest of places but new group new fans so perhaps there are more decent fans these days......Oh well I will soon find out, my friend is a Cardiff fan so will go with them for a beer before the game, nearest I can get to a Police escort City 1st!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muddy funster 0 Posted October 18, 2010 I live in South Wales and work in Cardiff, and I can assure you Angel, that those were dark days. New stadium, new fans, new outlook by the club. Sam Hammam''s days of darkness are well and truly over.I''m going to the match and I have spoken to a Director recently who was talking about that exact same thing. He was ashamed of some of the support in the past, but reiterates that it''s a different kettle of fish now.I would urge you to reconsider the trip. It''s a truly great City now and I''ve always found the people to be very friendly. I''ve been here 9 years now and Cardiff is no worse than any other major City. I guess we''re all spoiled by knowing Norwich so well!Most Cardiff fans I meet (customers) are very knowledgeable about football and have a respect for our fair club. They do think that we''re a bogey team for them though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Standard 0 Posted October 18, 2010 Got to say that the 3 times I''ve been have all been fine, been drinking (in colours) is pubs near the ground and have had many a happy hour in the rugby club to the north of the ground. I appreciate the dark days a trip here would have been nasty but the past 3 times we''ve played there I''ve been there and it''s been nothing but a pleasant experience Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
......and Smith must score. 1,311 Posted October 19, 2010 [quote user="cityangel"][quote user="City1st"]But I take CA''s point. Not a friendly place. The coppers suggested that I didn''t wear colours until into the ground and not after, especially if I was walking back to the car..[/quote] Thats what happened to us too, also do you remember they had a high dividing net between both sets of fans, the steward told us it was to stop them throwing cans, bottles over it.Also when we left there were gangs of them waiting around our exit and they were shouting all sorts of nasties, really put me off going again although thats the only ground thats affected me like that so far.[/quote]Never been to Cold Blow Lane then CA ? ..........( lol )I''ve been to their old ground, Ninian Park, in our promotion year and it wasn''t half as bad as we''d been led to believe. Being older I can get away with wearing colours and we found a friendly pub in the teraced streets somewhere fairly close by which was full of big Cardiff blokes and big Cardiff memorabilia all over the walls and ceilings. There were plenty of City fans in there too and it didn''t feel uncomfortable.After the game was fine too but it probably helped that we lost 2-1.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Budgie 0 Posted October 19, 2010 I should be there. Just down the road for me and the other Bristol Canaries.Contrary to City Angels experience I have only had pleasant trips to Cardiff. Have found their fans very amicable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pete Raven 276 Posted October 19, 2010 Count me in, new ground for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ca 1 Posted October 19, 2010 [quote user="Muddy funster"]I live in South Wales and work in Cardiff, and I can assure you Angel, that those were dark days. .[/quote]Yes it was a few years ago now so perhaps I need to go and have another look [:)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muddy funster 0 Posted October 19, 2010 If I see you before kick off, then I''ll get you a babycham to welcome you back to Wales Angel! Although the local tipple is usually Strongbow!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary_on_the Trent 0 Posted October 19, 2010 Possibly going to go, direct train from Nottingham that takes 3 hours but it''s quite expensive so i''ll decide next week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites