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Blues on Tour Match Travel Bradford City - Saturday 19th January 2019

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BRADFORD CITY – SATURDAY 19th JANUARY 2019
Northern Commercials Stadium
Capacity: 25,136 (all seated)
Address: Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD8 7DY
Telephone: 01274 773355


Details for Southend United visit to Bradford City can be found on the following:

Post 2; - Bradford City By Road/Parking

Post 3, - Bradford City Where to Drink

Post 4 - Bradford City By Train

Post 5 - Bradford City By Coach

Post 6 –- Bradford City Ticket information

Post 7 - What’s the Ground like/Reviews

ALL THESE DETAILS OFFERED IN GOOD FAITH PLEASE CHECK CAREFULLY BEFORE BOOKING
IF YOU CAN FIND CHEAPER FARES PLEASE LET US KNOW.


This is your Forum please feel free to post anything relevant to this trip
 
Bradford City By Road/Parking

The following is from the footballgroundguide site;
https://www.footballgroundguide.com/leagues/england/league-one/valley-parade-bradford-city.html#adirections-and-car-parking

Leave the M62 at Junction 26 and take the M606 for Bradford. At the end of the motorway, keep to the right hand lane and take the Ring Road East (signposted A6177 City Centre). From this point the stadium is well signposted through the use of a football image. At the next roundabout turn left continuing along the Ring Road East, passing a McDonalds on your left and then an Asda superstore. At the next roundabout turn left onto the A650 (signposted City Centre/Keighley). After crossing a further two roundabouts the road becomes three lanes. Keep in one of the two right hand lanes (signposted Keighley/Skipton). Continue straight along this road towards Skipton and eventually you will be able to see the stadium in front of you, over on the left. At the Kia Car Dealership on your left, turn immediately left into Station Road. At the top of Station Road turn left along Queens Road, then the second left into Midland Road for the away entrance. For the main offices continue along Queens Road and at the traffic lights turn left into Manningham Road. The ground is quarter a mile away on the left. Mostly street parking around the ground.

Post Code for Sat-Nav: BD8 7DY
 
Bradford City Where to Drink

The following is from the footballgroundguide site;
https://www.footballgroundguide.com...parade-bradford-city.html#apubs-for-away-fans

Chris O'Sullivan a visiting Bury fan recommends the Bradford Arms on Manningham Lane; 'It is only about two minutes from the ground and was welcoming to away fans'. About a ten minute walk away from the stadium along Manningham Road (going away from the City Centre) is the Cartwright Hotel, which has a sizeable bar. Also about a ten minute walk away (this time towards the City Centre) is the 'Corn Dolly' on Bolton Road, which is listed in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide, as is the New Beehive on Westgate. The New Beehive is somewhat of a 'step back in time' still having gas lighting.

Near to Bradford Forster Square Station on North Parade is another pub to feature in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide, the Sparrow Bier Bar. This bar offers up to four real ales, plus ciders and continental lagers. Neil Le Milliere a visiting Exeter City fan adds; 'The Sparrow was superb. Although on the small side (it is probably only good for 50 or so supporters), it is still an excellent place to visit with a superb choice of ales and special drinks. Plus the pork pies were to die for!'

Alcohol is not available to away fans in the TL Dallas Stand. If there is a large following and the Club allocate a portion of the Midland Road Stand to visiting supporters, then beer is on sale in that stand
 
BRADFORD CITY by Train

From the footballgrounsguide site:
https://www.footballgroundguide.com/leagues/england/league-two/broadfield-stadium-Bradford City-town.html#aby-train

If going by train into Bradford Interchange, it is quite a walk to the ground (20 minutes). Either take a taxi (£6) or alternatively the bus station is located next to the train station (Bus No's 622, 623, 626 or 662). Chris Hawkridge suggests; 'supporters travelling via Leeds should catch the Leeds - Bradford Forster Square service (two trains per hour during the day) rather than those to Bradford Interchange. Forster Square is only 10 minutes walk from the ground'.

Walking directions:

From Bradford Forster Square (Trains from Leeds, Skipton & Ilkley)
Leave the station to the right of the ticket office, either up the six or so flights of stairs or up the long ramp further on. This brings you out on Manor Row, where you should turn right. Keep on this road passed the City Gent pub to a massive crossroads. Here, you can either go straight over and walk all the way down Manningham Lane, passed The Bradford Arms Pub to Valley Parade, just before the Petrol Station. Alternatively, fans in sitting in Dallas or Midland Road Stands (away end) will find it easier to turn right at the main cross roads, then turn left on to Midland Road after 100 yards and follow the road all the way to the turnstiles.

From Bradford Interchange (Trains from Everywhere else)
Leave the station walking towards the city centre, with the Queen pub on your left and St. Georges Hall on the right. Walk down the hill, and take a right just after the Ginger Goose pub, on to Market Street. Follow this road round to the mini round about and go up the hill. You will come on to Manor Row, where Bradford Forster Square Station is…and can follow the instructions above.

Thanks to Chris Eveleigh for providing the walking directions above.

TRAINS FROM LONDON TO BRADFORD

Outward

Regular service to Bradford from London Kings Cross taking just under 3 hours.
Mostly at £29.00 Advance single but the:

10.48 London Kings Cross arrives Bradford Interchange 13.37 (no changes) £21.50 Advance single

Return

Regular service back to London Kings Cross mostly at £29.00 advance single but

17.41 Bradford interchange, change at Leeds arrive London Kings Cross 20.31 £23.00 Advance single

So return fare £44.50 or £58.00

Fares can be booked on-line at the following link:
http://ojp.nationalrail.co.uk/service/timesandfares/London/Bradford/190119/0900/dep/190119/1715/dep

RETURN FARE FROM SOUTHEND

Prices being shown as £77.00 with advance singles

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COACH SERVICES TO BRADFORD CITY

We are extremely lucky two have two different independent coach services to away games, Shrimperzone's own service ZONE TRAVEL and one run by the SHRIMPERS TRUST.

Zone Travel have seats available at £25.00 at the following link:
https://www.shrimperzone.com/forums...adford-city-19th-jan-2019.98388/#post-2103397

SHRIMPERS TRUST have seats available at £25.00 members £30.00 non members at the following Link;
http://www.shrimperstrust.co.uk/travel.asp?game_id=0
 
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BRADFORD CITY TICKET INFORMATION

Details are now on the SUFC Official site as follows:

Tickets for Blues' Sky Bet League One game against Bradford City on Saturday 19th January are now on sale...
We have been given an initial allocation of 505 tickets, with more available if required. These tickets are situated in the East Stand.

There are also three pairs of wheelchair and carer tickets for this fixture.

Prices for the match are as follows;

Price

Adults £20
OAP (60+) £15
Students £15Juniors (Under 16)
£10 Under 11's (when purchased with an adult ticket)£5

Ticket prices will increase on the day of the match.

Disabled fans pay the age relevant price and must be in receipt of DLA at the higher level, or middle rate for mobility.

Purchase tickets for the game from the Blues Box Office, Online or by calling 08444 770077
 
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WHAT’S IT LIKE FOR AWAY FANS

The following is from the footballgroundguide site;
https://www.footballgroundguide.com...ford-city.html#awhat-is-it-like-for-away-fans

Away fans are housed in the TL Dallas Stand at one end of the ground, where 1,840 fans can be accommodated. If possible try to get tickets for the upper tier, as the view of the action is far better. On the downside, there are a number of supporting pillars that could impede your view. Roger Mulrooney a visiting Barnsley fan adds; 'On my last visit I found the home crowd friendly and non threatening. The stewards were particularly good natured and helpful. Still a very good away day for a visiting fan'.

Fred Benson a visiting Scunthorpe United fan informs me; 'On our recent visit, the lower tier of the TL Dallas was closed to away fans, apart from disabled spectators. With the upper tier being sold out other Scunthorpe fans were accommodated in the Midland Road Stand, which seemed strange. Even with the lower tier being closed the refreshment kiosk had run out of hot food by half time and there were big queues for the toilets.'

Having been a student in Bradford and having watched them win the old Third Division, I have a bit of a soft spot for this club. And having been there on the day of that fateful fire in 1985, Valley Parade will always stay deep in my memory. Pleasingly I have found Bradford to have become rather more friendly towards away supporters in recent years. It is quite an enjoyable day out especially if you enjoy what the city has to offer. Make sure that you wrap up well unless the weather forecast is 80 degrees. This is because Bradford is situated at a bottom of a valley, down which a rather cold wind normally prevails.

Away fans are primarily housed in the KR-L Stand at one end of the ground. This mostly covered terrace can accommodate up to 1,600 fans. A small number of seats are also available to away supporters in the West Stand. The segregation of the terrace can be adjusted depending on the size of the away following. For example clubs will a small following will be given only the North West corner up to the corner flag, whilst the largest will be allocated that corner plus the whole of that end. The facilities at the stadium are pretty good and it is normally a relaxed and enjoyable day out.

Food on offer inside includes a range of Pies from the local supplier 'The Real Pie Company'. Priced at £3, they include a Chicken Balti Pie, Steak & Guinness Pie and a 'Monthly special' pie. There are also Meat Pasties (£2.50), plus Cheese and Onion Pasties (£2.50). Also there are Bacon Burgers (£4), Double Burgers (£4), Burgers (£3), Veggie Burgers (£3), Hot Dogs (£2.50), Sausage Rolls (£2.50), Bacon Rolls (£2.50) and Chips (£2.50).
 
The TZ Travel service to
Bradford City
Kick off 3-00pm Saturday 19th January 2019

Prices set at £25 per seat.
Family saver is back! Child U16 goes for £15 with Adult.#1 ( 2 go for £40)


TRAVEL STATUS: Seats Avaiable

Our usual high class service as always, Free Drinks, Goodies and games included.

It's easy T-Ze to book a seat and you can either PM me here on ShrimperZone; alternatively Text or Call on the T Z Zone Phone hotline on:

075811-45056

Please see the Terms and Conditions of Travel in our TravelZone Section.

DEPARTURE TIMES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
DEPARTURE TIMES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
KENT ELMS 7 -20
Bell Corner 7-25

Blue Boar Bus stop..Opposite pub. 7:30

Sainsbury's / Odeon ..Bus stop
Victoria circus 7:33

Palace Theatre Bus Stop 7:37

The Elms PH.....Bus stop 7:41

Hadleigh ...London Rd (top of Woodfield Rd)7:45

Tarpots Bus stop nearest Saddlers Farm roundabout 7:55

Pitsea Bingo Hall bus stop, opposite ALDI Supermarket,
08-00

Watermill Bus stop...
Eastmayne, opposite Mitsubishi Motors 8:05

Fortune of War 8:10
 
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It's the return of our favourite journey man from Australia. Will the man see the game second time around? It's not every day someone travels 15-000 K to watch a Southend match. Come along with him to see his face.
 
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BRADFORD CITY TICKET INFORMATION

Details are now on the SUFC Official site as follows:

Tickets for Blues' Sky Bet League One game against Bradford City on Saturday 19th January are now on sale...
We have been given an initial allocation of 505 tickets, with more available if required. These tickets are situated in the East Stand.

There are also three pairs of wheelchair and carer tickets for this fixture.

Prices for the match are as follows;

Price

Adults £20
OAP (60+) £15
Students £15Juniors (Under 16)
£10 Under 11's (when purchased with an adult ticket)£5

Ticket prices will increase on the day of the match.

Disabled fans pay the age relevant price and must be in receipt of DLA at the higher level, or middle rate for mobility.

Purchase tickets for the game from the Blues Box Office, Online or by calling 08444 770077

For any one mad enough like me to be going next week, I suggest you get your ticket from Roots Hall as my ticket has a £25 value on it , which presumably is the on the day charge?
 
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