For any general information that could assist for supporters going to the game at Chelsea - but not for ticketing or coach travel issues which are covered on other threads.

Whats people's plans? Is there still that spoons outside the ground for away fans?

claretcarrot93 wrote: ↑

Wed Jan 08, 2020 11:01 am

Whats people's plans? Is there still that spoons outside the ground for away fans?

As far as I'm aware there isn't a Spoons outside the ground. The nearest one is at Fulham Broadway Centre. I'm not aware of any away fans pubs close to the ground. Last time we played there we managed to get in the Butchers Hook opposite the ground. It was advertised as home fans only but we had no colours and got in. Only had 1 drink as a bottle of Peroni was about £7!.Earls Court is popular and is only a couple of tube stops away.

Leisure wrote: ↑

Wed Jan 08, 2020 11:21 am

As far as I'm aware there isn't a Spoons outside the ground. The nearest one is at Fulham Broadway Centre. I'm not aware of any away fans pubs close to the ground. Last time we played there we managed to get in the Butchers Hook opposite the ground. It was advertised as home fans only but we had no colours and got in. Only had 1 drink as a bottle of Peroni was about £7!.Earls Court is popular and is only a couple of tube stops away.

Earls court is where we are heading enough pubs to split into smaller groups and still get a drink

claretonthecoast1882 wrote: ↑

Wed Jan 08, 2020 11:25 am

Earls court is where we are heading enough pubs to split into smaller groups and still get a drink

Ah right, cheers for the info. Earls court sounds a good option

When we played there in the League Cup the recommended away fans pub was the White Horse, close to Parsons Green tube. I have been there a couple of times since and it has been a mixed fans pub, usually have a BBQ outside and they sell a decent range of ales last time I was in there. But, as with almost everywhere in that area, it's not cheap.

Does anyone know what allocation we got/sold ?

ClaretAndBlue94 wrote: ↑

Wed Jan 08, 2020 1:43 pm

Does anyone know what allocation we got/sold ?

We got 1500 but they all haven't been sold as yet.

Get into Euston at midday and heading straight to Earls Court to The Courtfield Tavern for beers then onto Fulham Broadway.

There are loads of expensive 'boutique' restaurants/ bars around the ground, if you're really stuck. (and there's only a few of you) you can get drinks in bottles quite easily.

There are no trains running up to Wimbledon, so for those who would come up that way to change for the District Line it's a bit annoying. Last time there were no tubes. So always something.

claretcarrot93 wrote: ↑

Wed Jan 08, 2020 12:11 pm

Ah right, cheers for the info. Earls court sounds a good option

Earls Court is a good option because it is then walking distance to Stamford Bridge from there. We tend to use Earls Court tube station before and after games there to avoid the Fulham Broadway queues.

ClaretTony wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 09, 2020 10:05 am

Earls Court is a good option because it is then walking distance to Stamford Bridge from there. We tend to use Earls Court tube station before and after games there to avoid the Fulham Broadway queues.

Yeah I think thats our plan now. Getting train at 9 from Manchester so will be there for 11 then heading there. Thanks for the info and recommendations

claretcarrot93 wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 09, 2020 10:29 am

Yeah I think thats our plan now. Getting train at 9 from Manchester so will be there for 11 then heading there. Thanks for the info and recommendations

We are not far behind you - on the next train

ClaretTony wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 09, 2020 10:54 am

We are not far behind you - on the next train

Think i would have preferred that one, extra lie in but my mate gets a bit excited and wants to go early as possible.

Any other suggestions of where people may drink tomorrow?