Re: Wigan or Widnes it is : Mon Jul 15, 2013 11:13 am  

Wouldn't it be nice to have a venue, where the pies only have to travel the same distance as most London fans have to travel to a home game.

Good Options:

Crewe Alexandra
(Main Line from Wigan, only 11.20 rtn, two stops, spread RL word)

MK Dons
(middle of nowhere, to depress everyone off)

Stockport County
( to depress everyone)

Northampton
(small stadium, to spread the word)

we have to have a full stadium, though if at St Helens, maybe they will do a deal and come out for us, though, I think it will be Salford, another town without a station.

Also want Sunday Game, though not a late kick off

Re: Wigan or Widnes it is : Mon Jul 15, 2013 11:15 am  

I can't seem to find any directions to the ground. A little help?

Re: Wigan or Widnes it is : Mon Jul 15, 2013 11:22 am  

Nightmare.... There is no longer a train station situated in Leigh, but there are several train stations situated in neighbouring towns that can be reached by bus from Leigh. The nearest train station to Leigh is Atherton, which is served by regular trains from Wigan From a football site posted 4.5 years ago. Assuming correct... "The nearest train stations are in Atherton and Daisy Hill, both approximately four miles from the stadium with regular rail services from Manchester and Wigan Wallgate. If travelling to Atherton, the 582 bus service runs past the station at regular intervals (every ten minutes or better) and takes you to Leigh bus station, while the 615 service runs hourly past Daisy Hill station, again terminating at Leigh bus station." http://www.thefootballnetwork.net/main/ ... 139032.htm

Nightmare.... There is no longer a train station situated in Leigh, but there are several train stations situated in neighbouring towns that can be reached by bus from Leigh. The nearest train station to Leigh is Atherton, which is served by regular trains from Wigan From a football site posted 4.5 years ago. Assuming correct... "The nearest train stations are in Atherton and Daisy Hill, both approximately four miles from the stadium with regular rail services from Manchester and Wigan Wallgate. If travelling to Atherton, the 582 bus service runs past the station at regular intervals (every ten minutes or better) and takes you to Leigh bus station, while the 615 service runs hourly past Daisy Hill station, again terminating at Leigh bus station." http://www.thefootballnetwork.net/main/ ... 139032.htm

Re: Wigan or Widnes it is : Mon Jul 15, 2013 11:23 am  

I can't believe this, how is it considered to be a fair choice of venue? Do the club have any say in this?

Re: Wigan or Widnes it is : Mon Jul 15, 2013 11:24 am  

I suppose it doesn't fit the narrative for Broncos supporters to actually be present at the game.

Re: Wigan or Widnes it is : Mon Jul 15, 2013 11:29 am  

richie166 wrote:

Do the club have any say in this?

Don't be silly the club doesn't even have any say in the location of home fixtures.

Re: Wigan or Widnes it is : Mon Jul 15, 2013 11:31 am  

Cowgirl Nostalgist wrote:

Don't be silly the club doesn't even have any say in the location of home fixtures.

Re: Wigan or Widnes it is : Mon Jul 15, 2013 11:37 am  

Cowgirl Nostalgist wrote:

Don't be silly the club doesn't even have any say in the location of home fixtures.

Re: Wigan or Widnes it is : Mon Jul 15, 2013 11:45 am  

Last time I went there I did it by bus from Manchester. I've never driven there but know someone who got badly snarled going there - limited routes in from the motorway caused problems if my memory is correct. Perhaps allow a little time in case that is still an issue. A prior commitment means I can't make it, enjoy it if you are going. Whilst not ideal by public transport it is possible if you do want to travel.

Re: Wigan or Widnes it is : Mon Jul 15, 2013 11:54 am  

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