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Brizzle 08:40 - Oct 1 with 4076 views

I finally bit the bullet and bought tickets to Bristol on Saturday.It’s my first visit in 47 years.The last time was in March 1978 and that horrible day when Stan broke his leg,we lost 1-0 in the rain and we got showered with pool balls,coins and other crap from the wurzels from the other side of the open terrace.
And while Boston was sitting in the pub I was trodden on by a police horse on the route march from the station straight to the ground with a police escort.

I gather it’s a slightly better away day now.Probably still the same result though.

Brizzle on 09:24 - Oct 1 with 3942 views

Tonto

I last went to Brizzle 22 years ago. My parents came up from Cornwall and i took my then girlfriend, now wife, so it was the first time they met. Went to the Toby Carvery before the game.

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Brizzle on 09:32 - Oct 1 with 3923 views

BristolR

A lot more refined these days

And the pubs are much better n’all

Brizzle on 09:34 - Oct 1 with 3904 views

wombat

Brizzle on 09:32 - Oct 1 by BristolR
A lot more refined these days And the pubs are much better n’all

its actually a pretty decent day out these days id say , parking is a nightmare near the ground though

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which is your favouite foot

Brizzle on 09:42 - Oct 1 with 3871 views

BristolR

Brizzle on 09:34 - Oct 1 by wombat
its actually a pretty decent day out these days id say , parking is a nightmare near the ground though

Yeah, roads gets really gnarled up for home games

Lots of smaller car parks and on road (paid) parking a smallish walk away. Depends what way you’re coming in…pub called The Cottage (Butcombe pub, good ales and some lagers) on the water has a car park at the back but no idea what the score is match days

Also some parking near Nova Scotia (coider) pub

Arrive early is the motto I think…good luck

PS lots of (free?) off street parking in roads coming off North Street…Bristol Beer Factory taproom down the end nearest ground as well. Think Konk lives in the area so will be aboe to advise better than me

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Brizzle on 10:04 - Oct 1 with 3798 views

Watford_Ranger

Parked in the cricket club last time and was very pleasant before and after. Even the bar for away fans just outside the away end is fine. Never any aggro unlike the fun of the 2-2 draw there 20 years or so ago.

One of those annoying weekends where friends rudely get married during the football season so not for me this time.

Brizzle (n/t) on 10:06 - Oct 1 with 3789 views

W7Ranger

Brizzle on 09:42 - Oct 1 by BristolR

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Brizzle on 11:32 - Oct 1 with 3583 views

nix

I'm not sure if we should have banned you after that record...

I've really enjoyed the last couple of trips there. Hope we make a decent effort whatever happens.

Brizzle on 13:04 - Oct 1 with 3410 views

charmr

That 78 game. The March to the ground very surreal was like humans seeing Aliens for the first time. Thousands staring and gawping. Inside the ground if you were there memorable to say the least.

Brizzle on 14:22 - Oct 1 with 3194 views

Boston

I wonder if those pubs the peloton had to walk by are still there? As Stow alluded to, I / we used to get to Bristol early and drink in those pubs, play pool for hours against the locals, never had a hint of trouble, yet when the escort went by, they nearly all ran out to give you grief, then back inside as if nothing had happened.

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Thank God The Seaons Over.

Brizzle on 17:10 - Oct 1 with 2889 views

NoDiddley

Phil, the last time I went there my Mum passed while I was there.
I’ve never been back.

Brizzle on 18:11 - Oct 1 with 2786 views

Hooping_Mad

If you get there before 2.30 you can usually get a spot in the industrial estate opposite the ground, just over the railway line, so watch the trains :-) costs about £10

edit: Sorry Diddly just read your post, didn't mean to be insensitive.

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Brizzle on 22:29 - Oct 1 with 2497 views

stowmarketrange

Brizzle on 14:22 - Oct 1 by Boston
I wonder if those pubs the peloton had to walk by are still there? As Stow alluded to, I / we used to get to Bristol early and drink in those pubs, play pool for hours against the locals, never had a hint of trouble, yet when the escort went by, they nearly all ran out to give you grief, then back inside as if nothing had happened.

The joys of football specials eh.

Brizzle on 10:42 - Oct 4 with 1827 views

mikeyhg

Brizzle on 22:29 - Oct 1 by stowmarketrange
The joys of football specials eh.

What pubs are we best heading for?

Brizzle on 11:12 - Oct 4 with 1709 views

flynnbo

We've got Karl Connolly.... was my last visit there.

Brizzle on 11:52 - Oct 4 with 1630 views

BristolR

Brizzle on 10:42 - Oct 4 by mikeyhg
What pubs are we best heading for?

Bristol Beer Factory on North St is closest away friendly pub
On the waterside you have The Cottage, Pumphouse, Grain Barge all good beerd and away friendly
All these around 20-25 min walk

Loads further into city

Brizzle on 18:21 - Oct 4 with 1291 views

terryb

I hope you enjoyed the day Stowmarket.

The trip home should be better than on Wednesday night!

Brizzle on 18:30 - Oct 4 with 1223 views

stowmarketrange

Brizzle on 18:21 - Oct 4 by terryb
I hope you enjoyed the day Stowmarket. The trip home should be better than on Wednesday night!

Certainly did Terry.I might not wait another 47 years before I come back here again

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