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[BritBill]

19 minutes ago, SoCal Deek said:

I have no idea where either of those two play…but since beggars can’t be choosers so …I’ll take it! 👍 “Come on, you Stevenagers?”

 

Leyton Orient are another London club. They've just been promoted to League One. 

 

The stadium is in the E10 area of London. E10 is also the home of the famous Hackney Marshes which playing fields holds 88 full sized soccer fields used by amateur teams and leagues from all over London. 

 

Stevenage is a boring commuter town outside London. Don't ever go there. 

[GunnerBill]

1 minute ago, BritBill said:

 

Leyton Orient are another London club. They've just been promoted to League One. 

 

The stadium is in the E10 area of London. E10 is also the home of the famous Hackney Marshes which playing fields holds 88 full sized soccer fields used by amateur teams and leagues from all over London. 

 

Stevenage is a boring commuter town outside London. Don't ever go there. 

 

Leyton Orient's ground, Brisbane Road, is also famous for having two corners filled in by supposed "luxury" apartments with views over the pitch from the balconies. At one point one of those apartments was rented by someone who basically ran a brothel from there and the home fans would be treated to scantily clad women coming out onto the balcony for a smoke between clients. I believe it has been closed down by law enforcement now.

 

It's also the closest professional club to my current address. I went a couple of times last season. 

[BritBill]

Just now, GunnerBill said:

 

Leyton Orient's ground, Brisbane Road, is also famous for having two corners filled in by supposed "luxury" apartments with views over the pitch from the balconies. At one point one of those apartments was rented by someone who basically ran a brothel from there and the home fans would be treated to scantily clad women coming out onto the balcony for a smoke between clients. I believe it has been closed down by law enforcement now.

 

It's also the closest professional club to my current address. I went a couple of times last season. 

 

No further questions, Your Honour 😆

[Virgil]

4 hours ago, BritBill said:

Anybody in the position where they just want to have tickets in hand quickly and don't mind paying very over the odds there are plenty on StubHub 

 

https://www.stubhub.co.uk/nfl-london-2023-jacksonville-jaguars-vs-buffalo-bills-tickets-tottenham-hotspur-stadium-8-10-2023/event/105905006/

 

Could well work out that paying an extortionate amount for tickets might offset increased cost of travel if you book that later?

I just want to know how these people got their tickets 

[BritBill]

We've just booked a hotel near Euston Station so will be in London for the weekend. We'll be having breakfast in The Rocket pub at Euston on the Sunday morning before heading to the stadium. Anyone on here is welcome to join us if you're in that area at that time. 

 

https://www.therocketeustonroad.co.uk/ 

[SoCal Deek]

5 hours ago, BritBill said:

We've just booked a hotel near Euston Station so will be in London for the weekend. We'll be having breakfast in The Rocket pub at Euston on the Sunday morning before heading to the stadium. Anyone on here is welcome to join us if you're in that area at that time. 

 

https://www.therocketeustonroad.co.uk/ 

A full English breakfast or one of those cheap hotel ‘continental’ buffets? 😉

[BritBill]

2 minutes ago, SoCal Deek said:

A full English breakfast or one of those cheap hotel ‘continental’ buffets? 😉

 

Such a tough choice 😃

 

I had the "Mega" breakfast in The Rocket before a game at Wembley last year and I struggled to walk to the tube station after. It was immense. 

[Max Fischer]

On 5/25/2023 at 8:07 AM, BritBill said:

Anybody in the position where they just want to have tickets in hand quickly and don't mind paying very over the odds there are plenty on StubHub 

 

https://www.stubhub.co.uk/nfl-london-2023-jacksonville-jaguars-vs-buffalo-bills-tickets-tottenham-hotspur-stadium-8-10-2023/event/105905006/

 

Could well work out that paying an extortionate amount for tickets might offset increased cost of travel if you book that later?

 

How are these tickets available? Who's are they?

[BritBill]

Just now, Max Fischer said:

 

How are these tickets available? Who's are they?

 

Some will be from the "Premium" ticket sales last week. Others, I don't know. Especially the seats high in the stands. Possibly London games season ticket holders putting them on before they renew. If that's still a thing that is. 

[Max Fischer]

3 minutes ago, BritBill said:

 

Some will be from the "Premium" ticket sales last week. Others, I don't know. Especially the seats high in the stands. Possibly London games season ticket holders putting them on before they renew. If that's still a thing that is. 

 

Thanks. I would have assumed reselling the premium tickets (I couldn't get two together), but the "regular" tickets I've seen on sale seem a bit sketchy. 

[BritBill]

5 minutes ago, Max Fischer said:

 

Thanks. I would have assumed reselling the premium tickets (I couldn't get two together), but the "regular" tickets I've seen on sale seem a bit sketchy. 

 

Yes, the regular tickets being on there already is baffling. Someone will know the reason for sure. 

[Augie]

On 5/11/2023 at 9:29 AM, eball said:

 

We actually talked about doing just that.  Been to Europe but not Paris.

 

 

We just got back from a trip that included my first visit to Paris. I’d highly recommend it, especially where we stayed in the Latin Quarter by Le Bon Marche. I walked over 20k steps the first day just taking in all the little shops, farmers markets and cafes. I love walkable cities, and this was great. 

 

If I hadn’t just been there, I’d make it a day trip from London if time allowed. Just my two cents. 

 

BTW - today is the first day I’ve seriously thought about going, where to stay, how to get around, etc. The wife is actually really pushing me to go. I wonder if I will come back and find out she moved?    🤷‍♂️

 

 

 

[Max Fischer]

This is pricey, but perhaps not a bad deal once the secondary market kicks in. Research indicates that Seat Unique is a legit company with the blessing of Manchester United, the Jaguars and good consumer report reviews.  Still a better deal than the very expensive "packages."

 

https://www.seatunique.com/sport-tickets/nfl/nfl-london-tickets/e5e6b4b0d3-9ec9f44b-c184-40d9-b8dc-5cadbffcbb0b/a40a6325

[Mr. WEO]

I'm hoping to catch a Shitterton v Wetwang tilt while I'm in the country.

[BritBill]

56 minutes ago, Mr. WEO said:

I'm hoping to catch a Shitterton v Wetwang tilt while I'm in the country.

 

They have a nice chippy in Wetwang.

[Shaw66]

I haven't looked here for a few days, and this morning you guys are making me nervous.  

 

I'm planning a family trip to the game, Scotland, and Ireland.  I don't have plane tickets but I don't expect to have a lot of trouble with that.  Flying through Dublin to London, back home from Dublin.  Planning on arriving Saturday morning, spend the day recovering from the trip, go to the game Sunday, train on Monday to Edinburgh.  We're not planning to do anything in London by way of sightseeing, shopping, whatever.  Some of us have been there, others aren't interested.  Given our travel plans, none of the package deals make sense for us.  

 

My season ticket representative assures me the Bills will have tickets, but as of ten days ago she didn't know how many they're getting or when they will be available.   I have two season tickets but will need four tickets to the game.   I hope (1) I can get tickets through the Bills and (2) that I can get four.   My plan always has been to go to the ticket services if I need to, and you guys are making me nervous now about what prices will be like.  

 

I'd love some good advice about hotels and transportation to the game.   I'm assuming we'll take the train/tube/subway (whatever it's called).  I never leave games early, and I assume we'll hang in the stadium for ten or fifteen minutes before making our way to the station.   Does that make sense?   Will there be a long wait at the station, or does the crowd thin out by a half hour after the game?

 

As for hotels, I have four considerations:  (1)  Easy access to the station for the train to game.  (2)  Reasonable price (for London).  (3)  Bills fan activity within walking distance.  (4)  Close to Kings Cross station for getaway to Edinburgh.   I know (1) and (4) might be mutually exclusive (currently I don't know where anything is - all I know is that everything is about 3000 miles east of where I live). 

 

I'd appreciate any suggestions from you guys on the ground there.  Thanks.

Edited June 1, 2023 by Shaw66

[Mr. WEO]

1 hour ago, BritBill said:

 

They have a nice chippy in Wetwang.

 

of course--warp your order in yesterday's paper

[SoCal Deek]

2 hours ago, Shaw66 said:

I haven't looked here for a few days, and this morning you guys are making me nervous.  

 

I'm planning a family trip to the game, Scotland, and Ireland.  I don't have plane tickets but I don't expect to have a lot of trouble with that.  Flying through Dublin to London, back home from Dublin.  Planning on arriving Saturday morning, spend the day recovering from the trip, go to the game Sunday, train on Monday to Edinburgh.  We're not planning to do anything in London by way of sightseeing, shopping, whatever.  Some of us have been there, others aren't interested.  Given our travel plans, none of the package deals make sense for us.  

 

My season ticket representative assures me the Bills will have tickets, but as of ten days ago she didn't know how many they're getting or when they will be available.   I have two season tickets but will need four tickets to the game.   I hope (1) I can get tickets through the Bills and (2) that I can get four.   My plan always has been to go to the ticket services if I need to, and you guys are making me nervous now about what prices will be like.  

 

I'd love some good advice about hotels and transportation to the game.   I'm assuming we'll take the train/tube/subway (whatever it's called).  I never leave games early, and I assume we'll hang in the stadium for ten or fifteen minutes before making our way to the station.   Does that make sense?   Will there be a long wait at the station, or does the crowd thin out by a half hour after the game?

 

As for hotels, I have four considerations:  (1)  Easy access to the station for the train to game.  (2)  Reasonable price (for London).  (3)  Bills fan activity within walking distance.  (4)  Close to Kings Cross station for getaway to Edinburgh.   I know (1) and (4) might be mutually exclusive (currently I don't know where anything is - all I know is that everything is about 3000 miles east of where I live). 

 

I'd appreciate any suggestions from you guys on the ground there.  Thanks.

Shaw, the Tube system is so efficient that it makes little difference where you stay around Central London. Trains come every three minutes to each station…guaranteed. My only suggestion would be to pick a hotel somewhat close to a station for ease of ALL your weekend commuting. You can get everywhere in Central London within minutes. As far as leaving the game, the Wembley experience was utterly amazing. They emptied that entire 80,000 seat stadium in a matter of minutes after the game. Incredible! 

[Shaw66]

3 minutes ago, SoCal Deek said:

Shaw, the Tube system is so efficient that it makes little difference where you stay around Central London. Trains come every three minutes to each station…guaranteed. My only suggestion would be to pick a hotel somewhat close to a station for ease of ALL your weekend commuting. You can get everywhere in Central London within minutes. As far as leaving the game, the Wembley experience was utterly amazing. They emptied that entire 80,000 seat stadium in a matter of minutes after the game. Incredible! 

Thanks, Deek.   That's useful information.  

 

We'll be in King's Cross, because that's where the train to Edinburgh leaves from.  And Google Maps actually gave me good information about the Tube to the stadium  Presumably Tottenham will be similarly efficient as Wembley.   Now, I'll need to track down a hotel.  

 

[BritBill]

16 hours ago, Shaw66 said:

I haven't looked here for a few days, and this morning you guys are making me nervous.  

 

I'm planning a family trip to the game, Scotland, and Ireland.  I don't have plane tickets but I don't expect to have a lot of trouble with that.  Flying through Dublin to London, back home from Dublin.  Planning on arriving Saturday morning, spend the day recovering from the trip, go to the game Sunday, train on Monday to Edinburgh.  We're not planning to do anything in London by way of sightseeing, shopping, whatever.  Some of us have been there, others aren't interested.  Given our travel plans, none of the package deals make sense for us.  

 

My season ticket representative assures me the Bills will have tickets, but as of ten days ago she didn't know how many they're getting or when they will be available.   I have two season tickets but will need four tickets to the game.   I hope (1) I can get tickets through the Bills and (2) that I can get four.   My plan always has been to go to the ticket services if I need to, and you guys are making me nervous now about what prices will be like.  

 

I'd love some good advice about hotels and transportation to the game.   I'm assuming we'll take the train/tube/subway (whatever it's called).  I never leave games early, and I assume we'll hang in the stadium for ten or fifteen minutes before making our way to the station.   Does that make sense?   Will there be a long wait at the station, or does the crowd thin out by a half hour after the game?

 

As for hotels, I have four considerations:  (1)  Easy access to the station for the train to game.  (2)  Reasonable price (for London).  (3)  Bills fan activity within walking distance.  (4)  Close to Kings Cross station for getaway to Edinburgh.   I know (1) and (4) might be mutually exclusive (currently I don't know where anything is - all I know is that everything is about 3000 miles east of where I live). 

 

I'd appreciate any suggestions from you guys on the ground there.  Thanks.

 

Shaw, I'll start with tickets. The dates for the general ticket sale haven't been announced yet. All we know is it'll be in June. I suspect when that is announced wo will details of ticket sales to Bills season ticket holders.

 

As Creek states, getting around London is so easy and getting to Tottenham stadium is no exception. We've used two options in the past. 1, the Underground (Tube) from Kings Cross to Seven Sisters. Take the Victoria Line for 8 minutes. Then it's a 20 minute straight walk to Tottenham Stadium. 2, The London Overground from Liverpool Street to White Hart Lane. Many Underground lines (head east) serve Kings Cross to Liverpool Street (8 minutes). Once at Liverpool St, head to the main train concourse and get the London Overground to White Hart Lane. This takes 20 minutes but White Hart Lane station is right next to Tottenham Stadium.

 

There are many apps you can use to plan your way around London. "Tube Map" is the one I use. 

 

You can also use both routes in reverse to return back to central London.

 

This link has info on all you need to know about the stadium - https://footballgroundguide.com/leagues/england/premier-league/tottenham-hotspur-stadium.html

 

Hotels. It depends what you want from hotel. When in London all we ever need is somewhere safe to store our bags and somewhere clean and comfortable to sleep. Only ever use the room to sleep. We also use Kings Cross to get into and return from London as all trains heading north east go to and return from there. We've booked a Premier Inn (https://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/home.html) at Euston which is a 10 minute walk to King Cross. There are also Travelodge hotels (https://www.travelodge.co.uk/) which provide a simple but effective stay. 

 

If you're wanting a bit more from a hotel then Trip Adviser will be your friend. 

 

I hope I've been of some help.

Edited June 2, 2023 by BritBill

[CNYfan]

15 hours ago, Shaw66 said:

Thanks, Deek.   That's useful information.  

 

We'll be in King's Cross, because that's where the train to Edinburgh leaves from.  And Google Maps actually gave me good information about the Tube to the stadium  Presumably Tottenham will be similarly efficient as Wembley.   Now, I'll need to track down a hotel.  

 

I am doing the opposite.  Starting in Edinburg and arriving in London.   Have to put some Hotel details together as well. 

[GunnerBill]

16 hours ago, Shaw66 said:

Thanks, Deek.   That's useful information.  

 

We'll be in King's Cross, because that's where the train to Edinburgh leaves from.  And Google Maps actually gave me good information about the Tube to the stadium  Presumably Tottenham will be similarly efficient as Wembley.   Now, I'll need to track down a hotel.  

 

 

Getting out of Tottenham is actually more efficient than getting out of Wembley IMO. The trudge back up Wembley way to Wembley Park station is one of the most depressing walks known to man and not just because the last time I did it was after we lost the Euros Final to Italy. I have seen Arsenal win 3 cup finals there and that walk is still depressing. 

[SoCal Deek]

1 hour ago, GunnerBill said:

 

Getting out of Tottenham is actually more efficient than getting out of Wembley IMO. The trudge back up Wembley way to Wembley Park station is one of the most depressing walks known to man and not just because the last time I did it was after we lost the Euros Final to Italy. I have seen Arsenal win 3 cup finals there and that walk is still depressing. 

On the contrary, we had a blast! (And yes, we lost that day.) We were chatting it up with fellow Bills fans the entire walk to and from the Wembley station. As I’ve mentioned, I’ve been to two of the 90’s era Super Bowls and the entire London week and game day was as close of an atmosphere to anything I’ve experienced. 
 

Thanks for the Tottenham travel tips. We’ve been to the stadium grounds but not on a game day. We went via overground. I’ll definitely look into the Seven Sisters station idea. 👍

[GunnerBill]

1 minute ago, SoCal Deek said:

On the contrary, we had a blast! (And yes, we lost that day.) We were chatting it up with fellow Bills fans the entire walk to and from the Wembley station. As I’ve mentioned, I’ve been to two of the 90’s era Super Bowls and the entire London week and game day was as close of an atmosphere to anything I’ve experienced. 
 

Thanks for the Tottenham travel tips. We’ve been to the stadium grounds but not on a game day. We went via overground. I’ll definitely look into the Seven Sisters station idea. 👍

 

Oh don't worry I remember the loss. I stayed a bit longer to shout abuse at fat Rex. 

[Shaw66]

Thanks, Brit and Gunner.  

[BritBill]

https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-london-games-tickets-everything-you-need-to-know
 

Further ticket sale

details.

[MattM]

Just realized that I never heard from the Bills on the season ticket holder London tickets sale. I registered for that, but never heard back from them or saw anything else on this. 

 

Did I miss something? Did they skip that and just go straight to the June 22nd general ticket sale?

[plenzmd1]

21 hours ago, MattM said:

Just realized that I never heard from the Bills on the season ticket holder London tickets sale. I registered for that, but never heard back from them or saw anything else on this. 

 

Did I miss something? Did they skip that and just go straight to the June 22nd general ticket sale?

As far as I know, you did not miss anything.The Boills will only say tickets are 100% out of their control and run by NFL. I think, and just think, maybe we will get a 20% boost or something like that on the lottery thing...but i really have no clue

[BritBill]

For those who are hoping to take in a Premier League soccer game while over in the UK, the fixtures (schedule) are released tomorrow morning. 

 

However, please be aware fixtures on that weekend may be subject to change due to TV scheduling. I'm not sure how far in advance they confirm the TV games @GunnerBill may know more about that.

Edited June 14, 2023 by BritBill

[GunnerBill]

28 minutes ago, BritBill said:

For those who are hoping to take in a Premier League soccer game while over in the UK, the fixtures (schedule) are released tomorrow morning. 

 

However, please be aware fixtures on that weekend may be subject to change due to TV scheduling. I'm not sure how far in advance they confirm the TV games @GunnerBill may know more about that.

 

Yea not normally until pretty close to the time. They do them in blocks, so the first 6 weeks of tv games are normally released in July, but then they don't normally do October and November until after the season has begun. 

[SoCal Deek]

11 minutes ago, GunnerBill said:

 

Yea not normally until pretty close to the time. They do them in blocks, so the first 6 weeks of tv games are normally released in July, but then they don't normally do October and November until after the season has begun. 

Do you know when the Championship game schedule is released? Is it the same time as the EPL? 

[BritBill]

5 minutes ago, SoCal Deek said:

Do you know when the Championship game schedule is released? Is it the same time as the EPL? 

 

Thursday 22nd June, 9am UK time. 

[MattM]

On 6/12/2023 at 8:54 AM, plenzmd1 said:

As far as I know, you did not miss anything.The Boills will only say tickets are 100% out of their control and run by NFL. I think, and just think, maybe we will get a 20% boost or something like that on the lottery thing...but i really have no clue

Many thanks!

1 hour ago, BritBill said:

For those who are hoping to take in a Premier League soccer game while over in the UK, the fixtures (schedule) are released tomorrow morning. 

 

However, please be aware fixtures on that weekend may be subject to change due to TV scheduling. I'm not sure how far in advance they confirm the TV games @GunnerBill may know more about that.

Many thanks. Do you know when tickets to games typically go on sale?

[BritBill]

30 minutes ago, MattM said:

Many thanks!

Many thanks. Do you know when tickets to games typically go on sale?

 

That one will be for Gunner. I think it'll differ from team to team. 

[GunnerBill]

1 hour ago, MattM said:

Many thanks!

Many thanks. Do you know when tickets to games typically go on sale?

 

Arsenal generally around 4-6 weeks ahead but does differ team to tea. 

[plenzmd1]

7 hours ago, MattM said:

Many thanks!

Many thanks. Do you know when tickets to games typically go on sale?

Check your email from the Bills 

[Just Jack]

On 6/2/2023 at 3:36 AM, BritBill said:

There are many apps you can use to plan your way around London. "Tube Map" is the one I use. 

 

That's the one I used when we went in 2015.  

 

Hotel we stayed at was one of the IHG/Holiday Inn brands, looks like (on Google Street view) it's being remodeled, not sure if it will be the same brand.  Gloucester Road station was close by for easy access to the tube. 

Edited June 15, 2023 by Just Jack

[MattM]

2 hours ago, plenzmd1 said:

Check your email from the Bills 

Many thanks--it's almost like they were listening to me! Next Tuesday at 10:30 am is what my email said for season ticket holders to try to buy London game tickets.

 

Just blocked that time out on my work calendar!

[SoCal Deek]

35 minutes ago, Just Jack said:

 

That's the one I used when we went in 2015.  

 

Hotel we stayed at was one of the IHG/Holiday Inn brands, looks like (on Google Street view) it's being remodeled, not sure if it will be the same brand.  Gloucester Road station was close by for easy access to the tube. 

We always stay at one of the many Doubletree hotels around greater London. They offer an awesome breakfast buffet. 

[BritBill]

Here are your Premier League fixtures for the weekend 6/7/8 October

 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/scores-fixtures/2023-10

 

I reckon Arsenal v Man City will get moved to be on tele. 

 

Fulham v Sheff Utd & Palace v Forest will be your best bets for a game in the capital. 

Edited June 15, 2023 by BritBill