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General Info - Preston (a)

Post by ClaretTony » Thu Aug 18, 2022 9:29 am

For any info ahead of game at Preston other than tickets and coach travel.

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Re: General Info - Preston (a)

Post by burnmark » Tue Sep 06, 2022 9:28 pm

Quite a few pubs on Friargate that we utilised last time with plenty of Clarets about. Traditionally this is the student area of the town and I believe it’s Freshers’ Week so might be busier than usual.

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Re: General Info - Preston (a)

Post by Lowbankclaret » Tue Sep 06, 2022 9:30 pm

Can you still park on the fire station??

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Re: General Info - Preston (a)

Post by Bosscat » Tue Sep 06, 2022 9:33 pm

Lowbankclaret wrote:
Tue Sep 06, 2022 9:30 pm
Can you still park on the fire station??
We always parked in a School near the ground ( I think its St Gregory's just off Blackpool Rd )

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Re: General Info - Preston (a)

Post by Swizzlestick » Tue Sep 06, 2022 10:02 pm

Lots of great places serving a good range of craft and cask ales - Wellington on Garstang Road (though perhaps more home fan friendly), Plau and Black Horse on Friargate, Plug and Taps, Winckley Street Ale House, The Continental, Guild Ale House and The Orchard in city centre. No pubs around the ground these days.

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Re: General Info - Preston (a)

Post by Swizzlestick » Tue Sep 06, 2022 10:06 pm

Moorbrook is on Garstang Road - Wellington is further in town but gone a bit downhill.

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Re: General Info - Preston (a)

Post by NL Claret » Tue Sep 06, 2022 10:39 pm

Last time we parked at a primary school or a church not far from the ground, close to a social club which was good for a pint, think it was St Gregory's Social Club.

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Post by claretonthecoast1882 » Wed Sep 07, 2022 8:01 am

The best bar on friargate is The Northern Way, Black Horse corner with Orchard St also a decent traditional pub.

If you are on Church St then Baluga Bar, Hopwoods Tap Hose and Bull & Royal are all decent. Around the ground is gash

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Post by LawsCanalJump » Wed Sep 07, 2022 8:19 am

If you want a decent pint:
Plug and taps, NIKO, guild ale house, orchard bar, moorbrook

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Re: General Info - Preston (a)

Post by Burnley1989 » Wed Sep 07, 2022 8:39 am

Are there any good restaurants near the ground? I’m taking the little girl so would rather go somewhere to eat than a busy pub if possible

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Re: General Info - Preston (a)

Post by claretonthecoast1882 » Wed Sep 07, 2022 9:00 am

Burnley1989 wrote:
Wed Sep 07, 2022 8:39 am
Are there any good restaurants near the ground? I’m taking the little girl so would rather go somewhere to eat than a busy pub if possible
There is an Italian called Marino's not far from the ground. It is a while since I have been but was decent enough at the time. If Italian not suited you would be better going into town with way more options of decent food.

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Post by bfcbri » Wed Sep 07, 2022 9:13 am

The Black Bull pub in fulwood is quite a popular spot for locals and serves typical pub food and is about a 10 min drive from the ground

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Re: General Info - Preston (a)

Post by Swizzlestick » Wed Sep 07, 2022 9:18 am

Burnley1989 wrote:
Wed Sep 07, 2022 8:39 am
Are there any good restaurants near the ground? I’m taking the little girl so would rather go somewhere to eat than a busy pub if possible
Yeah Marino’s is decent but can get busy. There’s the usual chain restaurants on Deepdale Retail Park - Nando’s etc. Not much round the ground really - there’s a steakhouse that has rave reviews in New Hall Lane area but that’s one of the less salubrious areas. If struggling, city centre is your best bet, where you’ll find all sorts.

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Post by jjclaret » Wed Sep 07, 2022 7:58 pm

claretonthecoast1882 wrote:
Wed Sep 07, 2022 9:00 am
There is an Italian called Marino's not far from the ground. It is a while since I have been but was decent enough at the time. If Italian not suited you would be better going into town with way more options of decent food.
https://marinosrestaurant.co.uk/

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Post by Marney&Mee » Wed Sep 07, 2022 8:14 pm

If anyone hears of spare tickets, I’m looking for 2 adults pls Thanks

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Post by Burnley1989 » Wed Sep 07, 2022 8:17 pm

Marney&Mee wrote:
Wed Sep 07, 2022 8:14 pm
If anyone hears of spare tickets, I’m looking for 2 adults pls Thanks
I’ll let you know, my mates mrs was due to give birth today so if it runs into next week he said he won’t be going and I’ll grab it for you.

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Re: General Info - Preston (a)

Post by Quickenthetempo » Wed Sep 07, 2022 8:29 pm

Marney&Mee wrote:
Wed Sep 07, 2022 8:14 pm
If anyone hears of spare tickets, I’m looking for 2 adults pls Thanks
The haven't distinguished between any categories again so, any tickets will do for adults to use.

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Post by Leisure » Wed Sep 07, 2022 8:42 pm

Quickenthetempo wrote:
Wed Sep 07, 2022 8:29 pm
The haven't distinguished between any categories again so, any tickets will do for adults to use.
Some of my tickets have had the adult end torn off.

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Post by burnmark » Wed Sep 07, 2022 10:02 pm

Quickenthetempo wrote:
Wed Sep 07, 2022 8:29 pm
The haven't distinguished between any categories again so, any tickets will do for adults to use.
Mine definitely state whether they are adult or concession tickets.

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Re: General Info - Preston (a)

Post by Quickenthetempo » Wed Sep 07, 2022 11:17 pm

Might just be mine then.

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Post by Shaun1983 » Thu Sep 08, 2022 7:22 am

Quickenthetempo wrote:
Wed Sep 07, 2022 11:17 pm
Might just be mine then.
And mine

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Re: General Info - Preston (a)

Post by Lancasterclaret » Thu Sep 08, 2022 7:36 am

Quickenthetempo wrote:
Wed Sep 07, 2022 8:29 pm
The haven't distinguished between any categories again so, any tickets will do for adults to use.
Mine defo do as well

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Post by Claret Till I Die » Thu Sep 08, 2022 9:11 am

Quickenthetempo wrote:
Wed Sep 07, 2022 8:29 pm
The haven't distinguished between any categories again so, any tickets will do for adults to use.

2 adults & a 20-24 year old tickets have different ends torn off.

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Post by Leisure » Thu Sep 08, 2022 9:30 am

It seems to be hit and miss as to whether or not one of the barcode ends has been removed.

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Re: General Info - Preston (a)

Post by bfcbri » Thu Sep 08, 2022 10:09 am

I have 11 tickets and all are the same even though one should have been Senior so defintately hit or miss

I may also have 1 spare but won't know until after the game on Friday so will post if available sometime Saturday

UTC

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Re: General Info - Preston (a)

Post by cl40 » Mon Sep 12, 2022 11:27 am

Where's the best place to park for a quick getaway? (If there is such a thing in Preston with all the traffic lights!!)

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Post by Rouwens_Weapon » Mon Sep 12, 2022 11:45 am

It depends what time you plan to arrive. Managing to park on Watling street road near Fulwood Barracks would be a quick getaway to M6 Jct 31a (5mins).
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Post by reecey106 » Mon Sep 12, 2022 11:59 am

For any Clarets that are stopping off in Chorley before the PNE game tomorrow.

My pub is open in Chorley as it were before the Wigan game. I'm a lifelong Clarets fan and season ticket holder. Here we have 11 draught lines including Birra Moretti, Staropramen & Madri. 4 cask ales, 1 real cider, and a large spirit selection. We have live sports on the TV and an outside seating area. It's market day in Chorley so get in early as it will be busy without busloads of clarets!

The pub is 20 meters from the market and the address is

Flat Iron
21 Cleveland Street
Chorley
PR7 1BH

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Re: General Info - Preston (a)

Post by burnmark » Mon Sep 12, 2022 7:26 pm

Suprised they are advocating The Station. Not always been the most welcoming of pubs in my experience

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Post by Leisure » Mon Sep 12, 2022 8:09 pm

We’ve been made aware of issues with the return 🚂 post-match with the 22:26hrs only having 3 carriages & the 22:57hrs being changed to a bus replacement service. We would advise #twitterclarets fans to seek alternative travel arrangements or it’ll be a struggle to get home.
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Post by Milltown1882 » Mon Sep 12, 2022 8:24 pm

Blackburn at home at the same time as Burnley play at Preston where all are on the same train line is some of the more bizarre bits of scheduling I’ve seen this season.

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Post by randomclaret2 » Mon Sep 12, 2022 8:32 pm

Leisure wrote:
Mon Sep 12, 2022 8:09 pm
We’ve been made aware of issues with the return 🚂 post-match with the 22:26hrs only having 3 carriages & the 22:57hrs being changed to a bus replacement service. We would advise #twitterclarets fans to seek alternative travel arrangements or it’ll be a struggle to get home.
Outstanding planning by the Train company...

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Post by Lancasterclaret » Mon Sep 12, 2022 8:33 pm

randomclaret2 wrote:
Mon Sep 12, 2022 8:32 pm
Outstanding planning by the Train company...
Its on twitter from PNE police, so I hope the info gets out there so people can make alternative arrangements

What a total shitshow finding that out now btw

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Post by Targetman » Mon Sep 12, 2022 8:35 pm

Milltown1882 wrote:
Mon Sep 12, 2022 8:24 pm
Blackburn at home at the same time as Burnley play at Preston where all are on the same train line is some of the more bizarre bits of scheduling I’ve seen this season.

That happened when we played at Wigan recently, Blackburn were at home to Stoke.
There were a couple of Stoke fans on our train on the outward journey, didn't see any Blackburn fans at all on the train going or returning after the game.

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Post by Swizzlestick » Mon Sep 12, 2022 8:42 pm

burnmark wrote:
Mon Sep 12, 2022 7:26 pm
Suprised they are advocating The Station. Not always been the most welcoming of pubs in my experience
Me too. Old Vic across the road probably a better bet.

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Post by Leisure » Mon Sep 12, 2022 11:07 pm

There will be a minute’s applause for Alex in the 19th minute tomorrow night, so we would encourage all clarets in attendance to join #pnefc in paying tribute to Alex Tyson 👏🏼

Alex was a proud North End fan and followed his club up and down the country. RIP
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Post by Lowbankclaret » Mon Sep 12, 2022 11:49 pm

Leisure wrote:
Mon Sep 12, 2022 11:07 pm
There will be a minute’s applause for Alex in the 19th minute tomorrow night, so we would encourage all clarets in attendance to join #pnefc in paying tribute to Alex Tyson 👏🏼

Alex was a proud North End fan and followed his club up and down the country. RIP
We will join, RIP.
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Re: General Info - Preston (a)

Post by claretonthecoast1882 » Tue Sep 13, 2022 9:04 am

Meeting at Hartleys Bar then going Black Horse then along Friargate, avoiding the 4 pubs mentioned

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Post by Quickenthetempo » Tue Sep 13, 2022 10:28 am

claretonthecoast1882 wrote:
Tue Sep 13, 2022 9:04 am
Meeting at Hartleys Bar then going Black Horse then along Friargate, avoiding the 4 pubs mentioned
The joys of not getting the train from Burnley, being able to choose your own pub.

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Post by claretonthecoast1882 » Tue Sep 13, 2022 10:31 am

Quickenthetempo wrote:
Tue Sep 13, 2022 10:28 am
The joys of not getting the train from Burnley, being able to choose your own pub.
It does have its perks, but there are some from Burnley coming and meeting us around 3ish.

I always advise to leave Preston station through the back entrance and come out at the bottom of the shopping centre rather than leave the front exits with a group chanting as soon as they get off the train. It is a much more enjoyable day and drink being left alone and do as you wish.

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Post by sam4274 » Tue Sep 13, 2022 10:37 am

i am after a spare ticket if possible plz?

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Post by Quickenthetempo » Tue Sep 13, 2022 11:10 am

claretonthecoast1882 wrote:
Tue Sep 13, 2022 10:31 am
It does have its perks, but there are some from Burnley coming and meeting us around 3ish.

I always advise to leave Preston station through the back entrance and come out at the bottom of the shopping centre rather than leave the front exits with a group chanting as soon as they get off the train. It is a much more enjoyable day and drink being left alone and do as you wish.
Yeah, I have done that in the past, but also walked away from the front to put a can in the bin and got very aggressively put back in the group.

Hopefully the police are a bit more laid back this time.

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Post by Pickles » Tue Sep 13, 2022 11:25 am

The parking places suggested by the PNEPolice on Twitter - St Greg's, Acorns, Moor Park, Brookfield Street... Anyone know from what time these places are available to park at? Might be a dumb question. Looking to arrive at around 5pm.

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Post by Quickenthetempo » Tue Sep 13, 2022 11:36 am

Pickles wrote:
Tue Sep 13, 2022 11:25 am
The parking places suggested by the PNEPolice on Twitter - St Greg's, Acorns, Moor Park, Brookfield Street... Anyone know from what time these places are available to park at? Might be a dumb question. Looking to arrive at around 5pm.
Turnstiles don't open until 6.30 and there's no pubs around the ground.

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Post by Loyalclaret » Tue Sep 13, 2022 11:39 am

Is that working mens club not open down the road from the away end, know it's home fans only but it has been possible to get in previously

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Post by Quickenthetempo » Tue Sep 13, 2022 11:43 am

Loyalclaret wrote:
Tue Sep 13, 2022 11:39 am
Is that working mens club not open down the road from the away end, know it's home fans only but it has been possible to get in previously
Not sure, everyone is just tweeting saying nothing around the ground.

20k expected on so if there is one working mens club open near the ground I wouldn't fancy your chances.

Will only be a couple of quid in a taxi to the centre if arriving at 5.

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Post by Pickles » Tue Sep 13, 2022 11:46 am

Quickenthetempo wrote:
Tue Sep 13, 2022 11:36 am
Turnstiles don't open until 6.30 and there's no pubs around the ground.
Thanks. I meant 6pm in my original post, typo. Imagine those places will be open for parking then.

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Re: General Info - Preston (a)

Post by 4midable » Tue Sep 13, 2022 12:17 pm

Bag of cans on the park at the side

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