GS550 449 Posted April 5, 2017 Thanks again especially Scotchopper. Great advice. Trip all booked up now. Plumped for the Premier Inn and will just taxi it to the stadium and back. My wife doesn't like football or speedway but hopefully a mate will be making the trip with me. He's not especially a speedway fan but he's trying to source an Old Firm ticket. If he can, he'll come with me (if anyone can help with that, please message me). Just hoping the weather gods are kind!!! There's one or two on here that will be more in the know with the Old Firm ticket side of things, incl The Scotsman. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazc 7,101 Posted April 5, 2017 Thanks again especially Scotchopper. Great advice. Trip all booked up now. Plumped for the Premier Inn and will just taxi it to the stadium and back. My wife doesn't like football or speedway but hopefully a mate will be making the trip with me. He's not especially a speedway fan but he's trying to source an Old Firm ticket. If he can, he'll come with me (if anyone can help with that, please message me). Just hoping the weather gods are kind!!! All depends what end you need a ticket for Rangers End i may be able to get one although as it is the final league old firm game i cannot promise anything . If it is there end i would have no chance although i wouldn't send my worst enemy to sit with the palestine warriors I will PM you on my progress as i say it is difficult to get your hands on these but i will do my best for you. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Speedball 566 Posted April 5, 2017 Thanks Gazc. Definitely looking for the Rangers end 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Star Lady 5,400 Posted April 5, 2017 Hope it goes well mate. I have fond memories of my trips to Edinburgh, there are some good folks up there 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scotchopper 312 Posted April 5, 2017 I didn't say it was walking distance, I said its "almost" walking distance and advised to use a taxi that would only be 2 mins. More accurately 5 minutes by taxi as "Premier Inn, Bathgate, EH48 1LL" to "Armadale Stadium, Bathgate Road, EH48 2PD" is, according to AA route planner, 4.8 miles. So yeah would be a long walk. Sorry didn't mean to be harsh just didn't want speedball to get the impression that walking was a good option. It is possible but over 3.5 miles (google maps predicts a 70 minute walk) and not a walk I would do or recommend especially after the meeting in the dark. Walk would be through the town but driving would go around Bathgate hence the difference in distance. Hope you have a good time speedball and if you have any other questions or thoughts just ping me and i'll try my best to answer. Can't help with the old firm match though, not something on my bucket list. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GS550 449 Posted April 5, 2017 Sorry didn't mean to be harsh just didn't want speedball to get the impression that walking was a good option. It is possible but over 3.5 miles (google maps predicts a 70 minute walk) and not a walk I would do or recommend especially after the meeting in the dark. Walk would be through the town but driving would go around Bathgate hence the difference in distance. Hope you have a good time speedball and if you have any other questions or thoughts just ping me and i'll try my best to answer. Can't help with the old firm match though, not something on my bucket list. Not at all mate, no worries. You did a good job. Even at 3.5 miles, can't remember when I last walked that far. I wouldn't walk 100 yards in the dark. Quick and easy by taxi of course. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Blobby 2,662 Posted April 5, 2017 All depends what end you need a ticket for Rangers End i may be able to get one although as it is the final league old firm game i cannot promise anything . If it is there end i would have no chance although i wouldn't send my worst enemy to sit with the palestine warriors I will PM you on my progress as i say it is difficult to get your hands on these but i will do my best for you. I would rather sit with the Palestine warriors Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazc 7,101 Posted April 5, 2017 (edited) I would rather sit with the Palestine warriors For you i would let i would also stick a King Billy photo with FTP on the back off your jacket whilst you werent looking, all in the name of over exuberance if you know what i mean. Edited April 7, 2017 by Gazc 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baba 562 Posted April 7, 2017 Does the P stand for polis Gazc? Going in the rangers end Speedball? A tip for you don't smile cause if you have more than 5 teeth then the monkeys...sorry i mean rangers fans will think your a tim. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheScotsman 2,483 Posted April 7, 2017 But wear your dirtiest smelliest clothes if you are in the smelltic end so that you blend in. And never ever make eye contact. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazc 7,101 Posted April 7, 2017 But wear your dirtiest smelliest clothes if you are in the smelltic end so that you blend in. And never ever make eye contact. Trouble with eye contact is you really never know who the majority are looking at with there quarter to three eyes and they don't get contacts on the brew. Does the P stand for polis Gazc? Going in the rangers end Speedball? A tip for you don't smile cause if you have more than 5 teeth then the monkeys...sorry i mean rangers fans will think your a tim. Aye baba in the name off not offending anyone you are correct it is the polis. Would just send Blobby in with the King Billy photo on his back all in the name of over exuberance. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jukebox Romeo 12 Posted April 7, 2017 I think you'll be very lucky to get an Old Firm ticket as really it's only Rangers season ticket holders plus the away support, no (or very, very few) general sale tickets AFAIK so unless you know someone with a ticket they're not using you may struggle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hules 13 Posted April 7, 2017 Thanks Gazc. Definitely looking for the Rangers end If you tell your mate to hang around for 15 minutes he will get in no problem 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazc 7,101 Posted April 7, 2017 If you tell your mate to hang around for 15 minutes he will get in no problem My sides are splitting enjoy it while you can we welcome the chase . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Max 216 Posted April 7, 2017 Not at all mate, no worries. You did a good job. Even at 3.5 miles, can't remember when I last walked that far. I wouldn't walk 100 yards in the dark. Quick and easy by taxi of course. I guess Speedball is too polite to ask, but I'm happy to be cheeky! So would there be anyone attending meeting who could give a welcome visitor a lift back to hotel, saves having to book and then get taxi? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites