If it was four pints of bitter then it was probably Norman who served you, Norman always just served bitter, nothing else, you could ask for anything you liked, you could reel off a long string of drinks, long as you like, and he'd stand there smiling at you and then at the end say "four pints of bitter is it ?"

Harry Enfield based his pub landlord character on Norman.

Why bring me into this?

That is not completely indifferent to Christmas 2007 (I recall they were OK last year).

The urinals would also pose a problem for those who are vertically challenged

Urinals ?

They've gone up market, it was a trough along the back wall in the 70's, which was all the easier to block up.

That pub was always a threatening place, we went in every week but never felt safe and there was always a fight somewhere, usually in the Gents - I mean, if you were going to pick a place to have a fight and roll around on the floor the Gents toilet at The Woodman would probably be the last place you'd choose

I am overwhelmed by the amount of interest in this thread and the number of fans offering advice. I was particularly amused by BANG's post considering if I might be intrested in the 'student bints'. As Puig-Aubert pointed out, I will be with my wife, and as we are both septuagenarians that is not a factor! As we will have travelled down from Lanarkshire earlier in the day, we will be visiting somewhere near to the hotel; the supporter club at the ground seems to be the easiest to get to, as long as the Saints-Wigan game will be shown. Having stayed at the Headingley Lodge before, I know it is only a taxi ride into Leeds, but for health reasons we don't want to do any more travelling on that day.

Just one other little piece of information. I sent for tickets for the stand and have received tickets for the terracing. Is it possible to transfer?

Thanks to all of you who gave advice. I have noted all the pubs named, and if the one at the ground doesn't have the game, I will be at one of the others. Great reading your posts. May bump into some of you - although we won't be in the south stand. Thanks again.

I'd try and get that sorted before you come down. It's not uncommon for the seated areas to sell out, as Angela Powers found out during her infamous tour the other year.

Thanks, I'll try and do that.

The Three Horse Shoes is brilliant

Last Saturday went in, had ashes highlights on, kindly asked the bar lady if they would be showing the rugby, she said she would ask the landlord, within a few moments Iron Bru intro was on the screen

brilliant pub

Do a cracking Baked Brie with a Onion Chutney

Get a taxi to the staging post

OMFG. RLY!?