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Post by rochdalecowboy on Jan 6, 2015 12:22:41 GMT
Daley here. Thought I'd pop onto give you a local's guide, and to answer some concerns raised here.
Most of us have never seen Dale land a really big tie away at somewhere like City, Spurs or United and we were hoping that at last we'd get a really big fish away to cash in as we know we're not going to win the cup. Ergo, many were initially a bit underwhelmed when we got Stoke at home, but having thought about it, most have warmed to the tie as we're playing a big, established NW Prem club who will most likely help fill the ground.
Talking of which, I think our away ticketing policy is to send you an initial allocation of 2500. Assuming these sell out you'll be sent around another 900. The away stand holds something like 3700, but we always sell it as "unreserved seating" which means we have to lose 10% of the capacity. Basically GMP don't have confidence in our stewards to get 3700 people sitting in the right seats. We'd probably do a lot better if we could borrow some of your stewards for the occasion, but that's not likely to happen.
If you're driving, it's M6, M62, M60 to J20. Be careful though, the M60 is a 50mph zone both ways. It's street parking, and there are two pubs/bars at the ground, or real ale fans will probably prefer The Cemetery Hotel which you pass en route anyway.
If coming by train Manchester Victoria to Rochdale is about 20 minutes as long as you don't get the one that goes via Oldham. At Rochdale, you can walk outside the train station and catch a tram into the town centre (2 mins) and the Rochdale tram stop is outside our Wetherspoons, plus there are other real ale pubs in town - Flying Horse and The Baum. All do food. Alternatively, you can catch the tram from Manchester Piccadilly which takes you straight into our town centre, but it's about 20 mins longer.
From The Baum (voted Britain's best pub 2013) it's about a 20 minute walk to the ground up Spotland Road.
I think you'll find us a very old fashioned traditional cup away day. We are what we are and that's about it really. |
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Post by Northy on Jan 6, 2015 12:31:39 GMT
Daley here. Thought I'd pop onto give you a local's guide, and to answer some concerns raised here.
Most of us have never seen Dale land a really big tie away at somewhere like City, Spurs or United and we were hoping that at last we'd get a really big fish away to cash in as we know we're not going to win the cup. Ergo, many were initially a bit underwhelmed when we got Stoke at home, but having thought about it, most have warmed to the tie as we're playing a big, established NW Prem club who will most likely help fill the ground.
Talking of which, I think our away ticketing policy is to send you an initial allocation of 2500. Assuming these sell out you'll be sent around another 900. The away stand holds something like 3700, but we always sell it as "unreserved seating" which means we have to lose 10% of the capacity. Basically GMP don't have confidence in our stewards to get 3700 people sitting in the right seats. We'd probably do a lot better if we could borrow some of your stewards for the occasion, but that's not likely to happen.
If you're driving, it's M6, M62, M60 to J20. Be careful though, the M60 is a 50mph zone both ways. It's street parking, and there are two pubs/bars at the ground, or real ale fans will probably prefer The Cemetery Hotel which you pass en route anyway.
If coming by train Manchester Victoria to Rochdale is about 20 minutes as long as you don't get the one that goes via Oldham. At Rochdale, you can walk outside the train station and catch a tram into the town centre (2 mins) and the Rochdale tram stop is outside our Wetherspoons, plus there are other real ale pubs in town - Flying Horse and The Baum. All do food. Alternatively, you can catch the tram from Manchester Piccadilly which takes you straight into our town centre, but it's about 20 mins longer.
From The Baum (voted Britain's best pub 2013) it's about a 20 minute walk to the ground up Spotland Road.
I think you'll find us a very old fashioned traditional cup away day. We are what we are and that's about it really. Thanks for that, hopefully it will be a good day for everybody, you for the cash windfall and us for the result  My intial thoughts before the 3rd round draw was wrexham away, a good old fashioned away day, bt looks like we will have it at your place, hopefully we should sell out our allocation. |
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Post by DannyStokie on Jan 6, 2015 12:35:56 GMT
Pretty sure we will sell out, can't see any reason we wouldn't, an away day at a real football club, what's not to like?
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Post by KevinWhimper on Jan 6, 2015 12:43:12 GMT
Really looking forward to this one. Big allocation and cheap tickets for a proper cup tie. Happy days.
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Post by lovethedale on Jan 6, 2015 13:25:25 GMT
Louis Moult last round Matthew Lund next round Unfortunately not. Matty dislocated his shoulder, then in his comeback game did it again. I believe he's out for most of the season. A popular player here and signed an extended contract to 2016 - after a bit of emming and awing. |
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Post by lovethedale on Jan 6, 2015 14:07:13 GMT
We're looking forward to the game, as you seem to be too. We try to play good football, usually successfully, and in the right way - we don't tend to dive, lie on the ground feigning injury or try to steal yards at throw-ins and free kicks. From what I have seen of Stoke on the telly, your lads and manager have the same approach. Like us, you are a proper club.
Whilst we realise we are underdogs, we have done well against championship clubs the last couple of years. Last year, although obviously I am biased, we footballed Leeds Utd. to death, winning 2 - 0, then narrowly lost 1 - 2 to Sheffield Wed. This year, we were somewhat fortuitous to get away draws against Northampton and Aldershot, winning the replays reasonably comfortably. The last round, we beat Notts Forest 1 - 0, though it could have gone either way.
Hope you enjoy the trip. You have the best stand on the ground. Also the best chippy for miles around, right opposite the turnstiles on Willbutts Lane. 
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Post by andylgr on Jan 6, 2015 14:24:55 GMT
I think you'll find us a very old fashioned traditional cup away day. We are what we are and that's about it really. This is why I think most of us are looking forward to the game. |
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Post by that's our Ric on Jan 6, 2015 14:26:00 GMT
Daley here. Thought I'd pop onto give you a local's guide, and to answer some concerns raised here.
Most of us have never seen Dale land a really big tie away at somewhere like City, Spurs or United and we were hoping that at last we'd get a really big fish away to cash in as we know we're not going to win the cup. Ergo, many were initially a bit underwhelmed when we got Stoke at home, but having thought about it, most have warmed to the tie as we're playing a big, established NW Prem club who will most likely help fill the ground.
Talking of which, I think our away ticketing policy is to send you an initial allocation of 2500. Assuming these sell out you'll be sent around another 900. The away stand holds something like 3700, but we always sell it as "unreserved seating" which means we have to lose 10% of the capacity. Basically GMP don't have confidence in our stewards to get 3700 people sitting in the right seats. We'd probably do a lot better if we could borrow some of your stewards for the occasion, but that's not likely to happen.
If you're driving, it's M6, M62, M60 to J20. Be careful though, the M60 is a 50mph zone both ways. It's street parking, and there are two pubs/bars at the ground, or real ale fans will probably prefer The Cemetery Hotel which you pass en route anyway.
If coming by train Manchester Victoria to Rochdale is about 20 minutes as long as you don't get the one that goes via Oldham. At Rochdale, you can walk outside the train station and catch a tram into the town centre (2 mins) and the Rochdale tram stop is outside our Wetherspoons, plus there are other real ale pubs in town - Flying Horse and The Baum. All do food. Alternatively, you can catch the tram from Manchester Piccadilly which takes you straight into our town centre, but it's about 20 mins longer.
From The Baum (voted Britain's best pub 2013) it's about a 20 minute walk to the ground up Spotland Road.
I think you'll find us a very old fashioned traditional cup away day. We are what we are and that's about it really. Thanks cowboy It's all bubbling up nicely for a good old fashioned FA Cup tie Madness if it's not on the TV but I'm probably biased !! |
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Post by KevinWhimper on Jan 6, 2015 14:36:14 GMT
We're looking forward to the game, as you seem to be too. We try to play good football, usually successfully, and in the right way - we don't tend to dive, lie on the ground feigning injury or try to steal yards at throw-ins and free kicks. From what I have seen of Stoke on the telly, your lads and manager have the same approach. Like us, you are a proper club.
Whilst we realise we are underdogs, we have done well against championship clubs the last couple of years. Last year, although obviously I am biased, we footballed Leeds Utd. to death, winning 2 - 0, then narrowly lost 1 - 2 to Sheffield Wed. This year, we were somewhat fortuitous to get away draws against Northampton and Aldershot, winning the replays reasonably comfortably. The last round, we beat Notts Forest 1 - 0, though it could have gone either way.
Hope you enjoy the trip. You have the best stand on the ground. Also the best chippy for miles around, right opposite the turnstiles on Willbutts Lane.
Now now! Sounding awfully like Mr. Wenger there  |
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Post by lovethedale on Jan 6, 2015 16:37:46 GMT
We're looking forward to the game, as you seem to be too. We try to play good football, usually successfully, and in the right way - we don't tend to dive, lie on the ground feigning injury or try to steal yards at throw-ins and free kicks. From what I have seen of Stoke on the telly, your lads and manager have the same approach. Like us, you are a proper club.
Whilst we realise we are underdogs, we have done well against championship clubs the last couple of years. Last year, although obviously I am biased, we footballed Leeds Utd. to death, winning 2 - 0, then narrowly lost 1 - 2 to Sheffield Wed. This year, we were somewhat fortuitous to get away draws against Northampton and Aldershot, winning the replays reasonably comfortably. The last round, we beat Notts Forest 1 - 0, though it could have gone either way.
Hope you enjoy the trip. You have the best stand on the ground. Also the best chippy for miles around, right opposite the turnstiles on Willbutts Lane.
Now now! Sounding awfully like Mr. Wenger there Is that a problem? It's quite a compliment to be compared with AW, and I'm sure our manager would have no problem with it either.
PS. I hope other readers don't think it was me who put the bold in.
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Post by stokiejoeofalsager on Jan 6, 2015 16:53:22 GMT
Daley here. Thought I'd pop onto give you a local's guide, and to answer some concerns raised here.
Most of us have never seen Dale land a really big tie away at somewhere like City, Spurs or United and we were hoping that at last we'd get a really big fish away to cash in as we know we're not going to win the cup. Ergo, many were initially a bit underwhelmed when we got Stoke at home, but having thought about it, most have warmed to the tie as we're playing a big, established NW Prem club who will most likely help fill the ground.
Talking of which, I think our away ticketing policy is to send you an initial allocation of 2500. Assuming these sell out you'll be sent around another 900. The away stand holds something like 3700, but we always sell it as "unreserved seating" which means we have to lose 10% of the capacity. Basically GMP don't have confidence in our stewards to get 3700 people sitting in the right seats. We'd probably do a lot better if we could borrow some of your stewards for the occasion, but that's not likely to happen.
If you're driving, it's M6, M62, M60 to J20. Be careful though, the M60 is a 50mph zone both ways. It's street parking, and there are two pubs/bars at the ground, or real ale fans will probably prefer The Cemetery Hotel which you pass en route anyway.
If coming by train Manchester Victoria to Rochdale is about 20 minutes as long as you don't get the one that goes via Oldham. At Rochdale, you can walk outside the train station and catch a tram into the town centre (2 mins) and the Rochdale tram stop is outside our Wetherspoons, plus there are other real ale pubs in town - Flying Horse and The Baum. All do food. Alternatively, you can catch the tram from Manchester Piccadilly which takes you straight into our town centre, but it's about 20 mins longer.
From The Baum (voted Britain's best pub 2013) it's about a 20 minute walk to the ground up Spotland Road.
I think you'll find us a very old fashioned traditional cup away day. We are what we are and that's about it really. Sounds dead nice   |
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Post by penkvillepotter on Jan 6, 2015 17:11:05 GMT
Daley here. Thought I'd pop onto give you a local's guide, and to answer some concerns raised here.
Most of us have never seen Dale land a really big tie away at somewhere like City, Spurs or United and we were hoping that at last we'd get a really big fish away to cash in as we know we're not going to win the cup. Ergo, many were initially a bit underwhelmed when we got Stoke at home, but having thought about it, most have warmed to the tie as we're playing a big, established NW Prem club who will most likely help fill the ground.
Talking of which, I think our away ticketing policy is to send you an initial allocation of 2500. Assuming these sell out you'll be sent around another 900. The away stand holds something like 3700, but we always sell it as "unreserved seating" which means we have to lose 10% of the capacity. Basically GMP don't have confidence in our stewards to get 3700 people sitting in the right seats. We'd probably do a lot better if we could borrow some of your stewards for the occasion, but that's not likely to happen.
If you're driving, it's M6, M62, M60 to J20. Be careful though, the M60 is a 50mph zone both ways. It's street parking, and there are two pubs/bars at the ground, or real ale fans will probably prefer The Cemetery Hotel which you pass en route anyway.
If coming by train Manchester Victoria to Rochdale is about 20 minutes as long as you don't get the one that goes via Oldham. At Rochdale, you can walk outside the train station and catch a tram into the town centre (2 mins) and the Rochdale tram stop is outside our Wetherspoons, plus there are other real ale pubs in town - Flying Horse and The Baum. All do food. Alternatively, you can catch the tram from Manchester Piccadilly which takes you straight into our town centre, but it's about 20 mins longer.
From The Baum (voted Britain's best pub 2013) it's about a 20 minute walk to the ground up Spotland Road.
I think you'll find us a very old fashioned traditional cup away day. We are what we are and that's about it really. Hi Mate. Does the Cemetry still do Timmy Taylor's? Very important this is. Thanks for the write up. I'm sure the Baum will also be of interest. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 6, 2015 18:29:00 GMT
I think you'll find us a very old fashioned traditional cup away day. We are what we are and that's about it really. This is why I think most of us are looking forward to the game. I's the chippy I'm most looking forward to, followed by everything as mentioned above  |
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Post by rochdalecowboy on Jan 6, 2015 18:33:35 GMT
Hi Mate. Does the Cemetry still do Timmy Taylor's? Very important this is. Thanks for the write up. I'm sure the Baum will also be of interest. |
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Post by nott1 on Jan 6, 2015 18:33:45 GMT
Daley here. Thought I'd pop onto give you a local's guide, and to answer some concerns raised here.
Most of us have never seen Dale land a really big tie away at somewhere like City, Spurs or United and we were hoping that at last we'd get a really big fish away to cash in as we know we're not going to win the cup. Ergo, many were initially a bit underwhelmed when we got Stoke at home, but having thought about it, most have warmed to the tie as we're playing a big, established NW Prem club who will most likely help fill the ground.
Talking of which, I think our away ticketing policy is to send you an initial allocation of 2500. Assuming these sell out you'll be sent around another 900. The away stand holds something like 3700, but we always sell it as "unreserved seating" which means we have to lose 10% of the capacity. Basically GMP don't have confidence in our stewards to get 3700 people sitting in the right seats. We'd probably do a lot better if we could borrow some of your stewards for the occasion, but that's not likely to happen.
If you're driving, it's M6, M62, M60 to J20. Be careful though, the M60 is a 50mph zone both ways. It's street parking, and there are two pubs/bars at the ground, or real ale fans will probably prefer The Cemetery Hotel which you pass en route anyway.
If coming by train Manchester Victoria to Rochdale is about 20 minutes as long as you don't get the one that goes via Oldham. At Rochdale, you can walk outside the train station and catch a tram into the town centre (2 mins) and the Rochdale tram stop is outside our Wetherspoons, plus there are other real ale pubs in town - Flying Horse and The Baum. All do food. Alternatively, you can catch the tram from Manchester Piccadilly which takes you straight into our town centre, but it's about 20 mins longer.
From The Baum (voted Britain's best pub 2013) it's about a 20 minute walk to the ground up Spotland Road.
I think you'll find us a very old fashioned traditional cup away day. We are what we are and that's about it really. Hi Mate. Does the Cemetry still do Timmy Taylor's? Very important this is. Thanks for the write up. I'm sure the Baum will also be of interest. According to "Real Ale Hunter" :- Permanent Real Ales Timothy Taylor - Landlord Phoenix Wobberley Bob |
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Post by rochdalecowboy on Jan 6, 2015 18:36:54 GMT
Aye. The Cemmy still stocks 2 or 3 Taylors beers as does The Flying Horse in the Town Centre square opposite our world famous Town Hall!
It's a proud boast that Rochdale avoided the Luftwaffe in WW2 as Hitler wanted to take our town hall brick by brick back to Germany after he'd won to live in it. You'll see why if you visit the Flying Horse.
The Baum does varied real ales, and also stocks continental beers for those who like bitch piss!
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Post by apb1 on Jan 6, 2015 19:26:31 GMT
www.rochdalepioneersmuseum.coop/ is worth about half an hour of anyone's time with an interest in history. And there is a nice pub next door, which I think is the Baum people are on about above
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Post by Staying up for Grandadstokey on Jan 6, 2015 20:23:22 GMT
Manchester red brand and Manchester blue brand.I like that |
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Post by djduncanjames on Jan 6, 2015 21:52:36 GMT
"My only worry is Crouch at corners. Let's hope he gets sent off prior to the game. And we owe that Charlie Adams one for ruining the career of one of our bright prospects" Bloody hell Charlie, another one?! Not Quite....???? Dale physio Andy Thorpe told the official Rochdale AFC website: “He was taken straight to hospital where he had an x-ray and had his leg put in plaster. He’ll require surgery due to the nature of the fracture, and we expect this to take place later in the week. "After the operation Reece will spend around two months in plaster before starting the rehabilitation process. At the moment it is looking likely that he'll be sidelined for up to six months." The severe injury, caused by an awkward fall, is a huge blow to Gray and Rochdale boss John Coleman; with it likely the talented striker will be out-of-play for the majority of what could have been his breakthrough season. Gray was quick to dismiss the fracture was caused through foul play, Tweeting after the accident: "Just like to reassure everyone that it was not Charlie Adams or any other player that caused my injury, was just a freak accident." Liverpool midfielder Charlie Adam also added to the overwhelming support for Gray, saying: "Just like to wish Reece gray of Rochdale FC a speedy recovery after his serious ankle injury today in the game. Hope he back soon." |
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Post by cousindupree on Jan 6, 2015 22:00:13 GMT
This is a great cup tie and it will be a trcky game.But the fact there is a chippy opposite the turnstile evokes some great 'olden day' memories. I am seriously thinking about coming over from USA for this bit of nostalgia....if i can get a ticket:(
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Post by djduncanjames on Jan 6, 2015 22:01:34 GMT
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Post by rochdalecowboy on Jan 6, 2015 22:29:35 GMT
This is a great cup tie and it will be a trcky game.But the fact there is a chippy opposite the turnstile evokes some great 'olden day' memories. I am seriously thinking about coming over from USA for this bit of nostalgia....if i can get a ticket:( Aye. Get yersen over to the Dale. All we can offer is good beer, a good chippy and football in a traditional old stadium. It's not much, I know, but it's the nearest you'll get to the days you spent at Boothen. Especially when you weren't top flight. (late 80's?) |
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Post by lovethedale on Jan 6, 2015 23:08:15 GMT
"My only worry is Crouch at corners. Let's hope he gets sent off prior to the game. And we owe that Charlie Adams one for ruining the career of one of our bright prospects" Bloody hell Charlie, another one?! Not Quite....???? Dale physio Andy Thorpe told the official Rochdale AFC website: “He was taken straight to hospital where he had an x-ray and had his leg put in plaster. He’ll require surgery due to the nature of the fracture, and we expect this to take place later in the week. "After the operation Reece will spend around two months in plaster before starting the rehabilitation process. At the moment it is looking likely that he'll be sidelined for up to six months." The severe injury, caused by an awkward fall, is a huge blow to Gray and Rochdale boss John Coleman; with it likely the talented striker will be out-of-play for the majority of what could have been his breakthrough season. Gray was quick to dismiss the fracture was caused through foul play, Tweeting after the accident: "Just like to reassure everyone that it was not Charlie Adams or any other player that caused my injury, was just a freak accident." Liverpool midfielder Charlie Adam also added to the overwhelming support for Gray, saying: "Just like to wish Reece gray of Rochdale FC a speedy recovery after his serious ankle injury today in the game. Hope he back soon." Many thanks for that response. I don't know a lot about the guy who wrote the post, but please remember there are always one or two who like to cause bother. Personally, I am one of the old school - and I would like to think the ongoing - who likes to think that sport is supposed to bring people closer together, and not to cause acrimony. I have posted about your post on the Dale site, and am glad to report that the guy has said he had misunderstood the situation. |
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Post by djduncanjames on Jan 6, 2015 23:28:36 GMT
Not Quite....???? Dale physio Andy Thorpe told the official Rochdale AFC website: “He was taken straight to hospital where he had an x-ray and had his leg put in plaster. He’ll require surgery due to the nature of the fracture, and we expect this to take place later in the week. "After the operation Reece will spend around two months in plaster before starting the rehabilitation process. At the moment it is looking likely that he'll be sidelined for up to six months." The severe injury, caused by an awkward fall, is a huge blow to Gray and Rochdale boss John Coleman; with it likely the talented striker will be out-of-play for the majority of what could have been his breakthrough season. Gray was quick to dismiss the fracture was caused through foul play, Tweeting after the accident: "Just like to reassure everyone that it was not Charlie Adams or any other player that caused my injury, was just a freak accident." Liverpool midfielder Charlie Adam also added to the overwhelming support for Gray, saying: "Just like to wish Reece gray of Rochdale FC a speedy recovery after his serious ankle injury today in the game. Hope he back soon." Many thanks for that response. I don't know a lot about the guy who wrote the post, but please remember there are always one or two who like to cause bother. Personally, I am one of the old school - and I would like to think the ongoing - who likes to think that sport is supposed to bring people closer together, and not to cause acrimony. I have posted about your post on the Dale site, and am glad to report that the guy has said he had misunderstood the situation. Cheers mate. I know as well as any other Stokie on here that Charlie is a liability etc.... BUT reading a post, albiet pulled from your forum, that a player of ours ruined a career of another really upsets me, our Captain gets it all the time so I thought I would stand up for Charlie A D A M ! No s ! |
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Post by FullerMagic on Jan 7, 2015 15:33:11 GMT
TelegraphThe Monday night game on BT Sport will be between Rochdale and Stoke City.
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jan 7, 2015 15:33:55 GMT
Massively wank.
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Post by Jamo on the wing on Jan 7, 2015 15:34:48 GMT
TelegraphThe Monday night game on BT Sport will be between Rochdale and Stoke City. Works for me as I can go now! |
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Post by kevkj on Jan 7, 2015 15:39:01 GMT
Thats fecked a good day out up.
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Post by mattythestokie on Jan 7, 2015 15:42:44 GMT
Well that's messed everything up...
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Post by that's our Ric on Jan 7, 2015 15:42:57 GMT
Yep and the sold out away allocation up the swanee too no doubt  |
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