| Top tips for my first trip 12:53 - Aug 22 with 23045 views | James1980 |
The day I make my first trip to Spo.... sorry the Crown Oil Arena, to use my shiny new season ticket is fast approaching.
So any tips on making sure I have a memorable (for the right reasons) day, will be much appreciated.
I will be from London on the train via Leeds. Probably take a stroll to the ground from the station. |  |
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| Top tips for my first trip on 11:25 - Aug 27 with 2175 views | rochedale |
| Top tips for my first trip on 11:08 - Aug 27 by D_Alien |
We like to look after our exiles, and I'd hate to think the lad has disappeared into the swamp that is Littleborough of a Saturday evening, never to be seen in a coherent state again |
Swamp that is Littleborough? I'll have you know that Littleborough is the finest part of Rochdale. |  |
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| Top tips for my first trip on 11:46 - Aug 27 with 2135 views | scarrow |
I think we need a tazzy esque blog from James. Photos of his trip etc. What he thought of spin and win at half time etc. |  |
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| Top tips for my first trip on 12:10 - Aug 27 with 2100 views | D_Alien |
| Top tips for my first trip on 11:25 - Aug 27 by rochedale |
Swamp that is Littleborough? I'll have you know that Littleborough is the finest part of Rochdale. |
Aye, artistic licence!
I described it earlier in the thread in glowing terms |  |
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| Top tips for my first trip on 12:13 - Aug 27 with 2096 views | TVOS1907 |
| Top tips for my first trip on 12:10 - Aug 27 by D_Alien |
Aye, artistic licence!
I described it earlier in the thread in glowing terms |
Particularly the area around The Moorcock. James really liked it there. Apparently. |  |
| When I was your age, I used to enjoy the odd game of tennis. Or was it golf? |
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| Top tips for my first trip on 12:20 - Aug 27 with 2061 views | D_Alien |
| Top tips for my first trip on 12:13 - Aug 27 by TVOS1907 |
Particularly the area around The Moorcock. James really liked it there. Apparently. |
He should've stayed on for a spot of grouse shooting. Or maybe that'll happen when he posts. | |
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| Top tips for my first trip on 12:21 - Aug 27 with 2049 views | TVOS1907 |
| Top tips for my first trip on 12:20 - Aug 27 by D_Alien |
He should've stayed on for a spot of grouse shooting. Or maybe that'll happen when he posts. |
I'm disappointed TS didn't invite him round for a cup of Earl Grey. | |
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| Top tips for my first trip on 12:35 - Aug 27 with 2013 views | TalkingSutty |
| Top tips for my first trip on 12:21 - Aug 27 by TVOS1907 |
I'm disappointed TS didn't invite him round for a cup of Earl Grey. |
Twinnings strong tea, don't do Earl Grey... and I'm fussy who crosses the threshold, as you know👠[Post edited 27 Aug 2017 12:36]
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| Top tips for my first trip on 12:50 - Aug 27 with 1996 views | James1980 |
Apart from the game being a little disappointing although pleased with the clean sheet and point. I had an enjoyable visit for my first trip. It was hassle free getting to and from the ground. The two pubs I went to were good. The Inn I stayed in was very pleasant and the vista fantastic.
Sorry for being anonymous and not having a chat. I do have some social anxiety issues so felt a tad apprehensive walking up to random people and saying are you on the forum. I will endeavour to make myself known next time (Blackburn game) | |
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| Top tips for my first trip on 13:16 - Aug 27 with 1954 views | D_Alien |
| Top tips for my first trip on 12:50 - Aug 27 by James1980 |
Apart from the game being a little disappointing although pleased with the clean sheet and point. I had an enjoyable visit for my first trip. It was hassle free getting to and from the ground. The two pubs I went to were good. The Inn I stayed in was very pleasant and the vista fantastic.
Sorry for being anonymous and not having a chat. I do have some social anxiety issues so felt a tad apprehensive walking up to random people and saying are you on the forum. I will endeavour to make myself known next time (Blackburn game) |
Hi James, the potential social side is something we've been aware of - behind the scenes at least
You're under no obligation to make yourself known, and if it helps, I prefer to watch the Dale in my own company these days, rather than having to put up with sometimes annoying chatter from friends or acquaintances. Others are different, and for many years I followed Dale with friends, just not now
Can I make one other suggestion? A little more detail would help. You'll not be familiar with the players, but was there anything about the game that stood out for you, i.e. that you weren't expecting, or about the ground, or the town? | |
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| Top tips for my first trip on 15:01 - Aug 27 with 1897 views | James1980 |
Considering it was a derby it didn't seem like either team played with fire in their bellies and determination one would have expected.
I was not impressed with the bar situation at half time fancy booking a wedding in on a derby day. (I suppose money talks). Prior to the game it seemed to be well run and a pleasant atmosphere. I was struck with how no one jumped the queue at any of the pubs. People are not always so polite down south. | |
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| Top tips for my first trip on 15:10 - Aug 27 with 1881 views | TalkingSutty |
| Top tips for my first trip on 15:01 - Aug 27 by James1980 |
Considering it was a derby it didn't seem like either team played with fire in their bellies and determination one would have expected.
I was not impressed with the bar situation at half time fancy booking a wedding in on a derby day. (I suppose money talks). Prior to the game it seemed to be well run and a pleasant atmosphere. I was struck with how no one jumped the queue at any of the pubs. People are not always so polite down south. |
Jumping queues at the bar results in lost teeth up North..that's a top tip for you James next time you visit that sleepy hamlet nestled at the foot of the Pennines👠[Post edited 27 Aug 2017 15:14]
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| Top tips for my first trip on 15:46 - Aug 27 with 1811 views | James1980 |
| Top tips for my first trip on 15:25 - Aug 27 by roccydaleian |
Next time? I don't think there's been a first time tbh.  |
There has been sorry if you disbelieve me | |
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| Top tips for my first trip on 16:21 - Aug 27 with 1756 views | Dale23years |
| Top tips for my first trip on 15:46 - Aug 27 by James1980 |
There has been sorry if you disbelieve me |
You don't have prove anything to anybody. You could get RAFC tattooed on your fore head and some people on here will think your not a fan.
If you had a good time watching Dale that's all that matters | |
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| Top tips for my first trip on 16:47 - Aug 27 with 1709 views | rochedale |
Hey James, you should change your avatar to one of the pictures you took yesterday, you did take some pictures of your first ever trip to the COA didn't you? | |
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| Top tips for my first trip on 17:02 - Aug 27 with 1682 views | Dale23years |
| Top tips for my first trip on 16:47 - Aug 27 by rochedale |
Hey James, you should change your avatar to one of the pictures you took yesterday, you did take some pictures of your first ever trip to the COA didn't you? |
Does anyone actually take pictures the first time they come to spotland/ C.O.A. Been watching Rochdale for years and never took a picture | |
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| Top tips for my first trip on 17:04 - Aug 27 with 1673 views | TVOS1907 |
| Top tips for my first trip on 17:02 - Aug 27 by Dale23years |
Does anyone actually take pictures the first time they come to spotland/ C.O.A. Been watching Rochdale for years and never took a picture |
Some people might do. | |
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| Top tips for my first trip on 17:05 - Aug 27 with 1668 views | James1980 |
My attempt to post a pic seems to have failed [Post edited 27 Aug 2017 17:07]
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| Top tips for my first trip on 17:09 - Aug 27 with 1650 views | 1mark1 |
| Top tips for my first trip on 17:05 - Aug 27 by James1980 |
My attempt to post a pic seems to have failed [Post edited 27 Aug 2017 17:07]
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Pm sent |  |
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| Top tips for my first trip on 17:28 - Aug 27 with 1616 views | rochedale |
| Top tips for my first trip on 17:02 - Aug 27 by Dale23years |
Does anyone actually take pictures the first time they come to spotland/ C.O.A. Been watching Rochdale for years and never took a picture |
I can only speak for myself, and I would definitely take pictures of a new ground. Certainly nowadays when you carry a camera with you via your mobile phone. I would be surprised if James didn't. | |
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| Top tips for my first trip on 17:56 - Aug 27 with 1546 views | scarrow |
still doesn’t work | |
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| Top tips for my first trip on 18:00 - Aug 27 with 1536 views | Dale23years |
| Top tips for my first trip on 17:28 - Aug 27 by rochedale |
I can only speak for myself, and I would definitely take pictures of a new ground. Certainly nowadays when you carry a camera with you via your mobile phone. I would be surprised if James didn't. |
If went to Chelsea,Arsenal city ground then yes, but C.O.A really ?? | |
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| Top tips for my first trip on 18:16 - Aug 27 with 1512 views | BlueMessiah |
Come on James, you're really going to have to do better than that! Without conclusive evidence that you were actually at the match yesterday the "Elders" of this forum will be proved correct in their suspicions that you are nothing more than a charlatan.
It really is THAT important! |  |
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