Shrewsbury roll call

Probably the Dr going solo. Slightly depends on Tuesday which i can’t get to unfortunately. If we show some positive intent then great, even if we lose. If we perform like the numerous other away games I’ve been unfortunate to witness this season, then the 4 hour round trip to Gay Meadow will likely be swerved. Over to you Critch.
 
Didn’t this post refer to people going Shrewsbury ya cretin
Why you start going on about only got Barnsley under ya belt. Reads like you’re saying you’ve only done Barnsley away 🤡 poolseasider
 
Suddick's Ghost said:
Seven of us staying over. Any suggestions where to meet for pre match drinks?
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From football ground guide.


Pubs for away fans
Outside the stadium, behind the Salop Leisure South Stand is a small Fan Zone which has bar facilities and away fans are able to enter. David Matthias informs me; ‘There are a couple of pubs within walking distance of the stadium. Firstly there is the ‘Wild Pig (known before as the Brooklands Hotel)’, just off Meole Brace Island, about five minutes walk away. It also has about 100 car parking spaces costing £5 each. Big screens and catering on matchdays, plus real ale from the Salopian Brewery. Also handily located just up from the BP Garage across the road is the ‘Flippin Fish’ Fish & Chip Shop. The Wild Pig is situated on Mill Street. From the stadium turn left along the B4380 Oteley Road. Head around the large roundabout towards Shrewsbury Town Centre. Then turn left into Roman Road and then left again into Mill Street. The hotel is down on the right. Please note though that for certain high profile games the Wild Pig reverts to a home fans only pub.

The other pub (and in the opposite direction) is the Charles Darwin; which is around a ten minute walk away. It has a car park (70 spaces) which is free as long as you patronise the pub. It is family friendly shows Sky Sports, as well as offering cask ales and food. To find this pub; then from the stadium entrance turn right along the B4380 Oteley Road. Take the second left into Sutton Road and the pub is down on the right. Opposite the pub is the Tasty Plaice fish & chip shop.

Derek a visiting Wolverhampton fan informs me; ‘As the Wild Pig pub was packed I walked to the Meole Brace Bowling club, which was little more than a stone’s throw away. They had a large car park which was only about half full (approx an hour before kick off) and cost only £3. The club has a bar and welcomes all non-member visitors whether home or away supporters. It wasn’t overcrowded in the two rooms, and they had a good selection of beers including Old Speckled Hen on draught. A selection of baps were also available’.

James Bradbury a visiting Sheffield Wednesday fan informs me; ‘After being unable to gain access to the Wild Pig we were directed to the Grove pub on Belle Vue Road. Inside it had a mix of home and away fans, but there were no problems’. The pub is located just over a mile away from the stadium and is about a 20 minute walk. Next door to the pub is the ‘Cod Father’ fish and chip shop.

Neil Le Milliere a visiting Exeter City fan recommends; ‘The Prince of Wales Hotel on Bynner Street. Although near the town centre (albeit on the new stadium side), in the Belle Vue area, this CAMRA Good Beer Guide listed pub was an excellent find. Good ale, food and a friendly welcome. The pub also runs a coach to the stadium for each home game, which away supporters can use for £2.50 (if there is space)’. More information can be found on the Prince of Wales Hotel website.

Gareth Hopkins informs me; ‘There are some other pubs and some off-street parking to be had along the Hereford Road (A5191) going towards Shrewsbury Town Centre’. Otherwise alcohol is available to away fans within the stadium before the game but the bars close 15 minutes before the kick off, before opening again at half time.

There is a Retail Park nearby to the stadium, which has some eating outlets such as a McDonalds, Pizza Hut and a supermarket cafe.
 
Yeah looks like it will be a good turnout. How many does it hold, do we know. Guessing around 1000?
 
If driving the Charles Darwin is ok as can park in the car park, if on train loads of decent pubs in the city centre but ground a bit out of the way

Got the bus one time from the city centre and that was ok
 
Wizaard said:
I was in Durham today, visiting my student daughter.
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Nice day yesterday. Durham is a small City and therefore limited on its social offer. A few places to eat and drink and Stack will be opening on Sadler Street this year. If travelling on public transport to Blackpool it’s challenging. My mam used to use the coach but it was only one a day
 
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