England game behind closed doors?

[JohnG]

They are saying on Talk Sport that the England game on wednesday might be behind closed doors due to the tube strike. Pathetic decision if they do go ahead with this, what about all those people with tickets and have made arrangements etc?

[DJT75]

Nah, it'll never happen. What about the ten of thousands that can get there by car or rail?

[JohnG]

that was my thought, but the FA are going to make an announcement later today according to the radio!

[AV Junkie]

Just had an email:

A MESSAGE TO ALL TICKET HOLDERS:

The FA can confirm that England's World Cup qualifier™ against Andorra will
kick-off at 8.15pm on Wednesday night as planned.
England

Chief Executive Ian Watmore said: "Ever since we were alerted to the planned industrial action, we have been working very hard to ensure that the match goes ahead and that as many supporters as possible can see the game. We can confirm that the game will not be played behind closed doors and every ticket purchased remains valid. The turnstiles will now open earlier at 5.45pm to ease the disruption.

"However, due to the planned industrial action, travelling to and from the game is going to be very difficult and we are disappointed that England supporters are being inconvenienced in this way.

"We recommend that supporters plan to travel to Wembley as early as possible and prepare for a disrupted journey. We are advised that no additional transport will be available on the evening. The journey home will be particularly difficult and supporters should make their own arrangements and not rely on public transport.

"As a special measure, refunds will be made available to ticketholders who decide not to attend this game because of the tube strike."

Details of the procedure for applying for refunds will be posted on TheFA.com in the days following the game. Please continue to visit TheFA.com and Transport for London?s tfl.gov.uk website for regular updates.

I'm really frustrated with this strike as I have fantastic tickets, front row by the corner flag, but getting there will be a nightmare so I'll probably miss it.

At least the FA have been generous enough to offer refunds

[hot-fuzz]

****ing tube drivers.
Im sure they have good reason to strike, but not on a day like this. Bloody idiots.
Anyhoo, there are overground trains arent there?
Which menas you can get pretty close to Wembley, if not at the nearest station. Im going in on a motorbike (as im sure alot of people will).
If you want to get there you can and as i read somewhere elsea, Man Utd get 64,000 every week and the stadium has 1 station and single carriageway roads up to the ground.

It can be done, you just have to want to get there. Dont let the ***** stop you from enjoying what will be a great match (i hope)

[johnscarlet]

But there is so much parking available around OT its almnost rediculous

[thelegendofyrag]

It just shows when something else goes tits up in this country so does everything else. London in particular.

[wiser1]

3-0 lads are doing well
well rooney in particular

[Beany31]

National Express is the best way to get there, not necessarily back though it takes ages lol. I've been to watch England 5 times at the new Wembley and have taken the National Express each time.

I took the tube when I watched Ebbsfleet vs Torquay last year and to be honest I'd take The National Express because it's much less hassle.

[loz]

Originally Posted by Spaced_K

Anyhoo, there are overground trains arent there?

Yes there are.

However, the operators have suspended the service as they are worried about overcrowding due to the tube strike

[wiser1]

7 wins in a row good stuff

[IAN P]

Most pointless substitute decision ever, getting hammered 6 nil and with 2 minutes to go they change the keeper.

Nope, I don't know either.

Answers on a postcard to, who cares.


Can't be Beckham's last game can it?

[Greg]

Originally Posted by IAN P

Most pointless substitute decision ever, getting hammered 6 nil and with 2 minutes to go they change the keeper.

Nope, I don't know either.

Answers on a postcard to, who cares.

Were you not paying attention?

It was the goalkeeper's last ever game for Andorra, so clearly the manager wanted to give him a send off. Which you could tell as the crowd gave him a good round of applause aswell.

The commentators did mention this several times.

[IAN P]

I know, I know, but 2 minutes, jeez, at least give the other guy a chance of leaking a few goals.

[bekko]

Now they have won a game 6-0 against a crap team England will be branded a top team until they loose against a half decent team like Italy or something.