700 sold for cardiff... that is embarrassing....!

[The Cap]

Garrincha, am I assuming that you've been to Cardiff

[RG30]

Considering that due to us being Promoted this season it could be the last time we play Cardiff in Cardiff for a while.

Take a half day.

Last chance to stand legally at a ground in the top two Tiers of English footbal - at least until the law changes.

Which is why I'm going?

Is the Mayflower Terrace at Plymouth still open? I fancy going in there when we next visit Home Park.

Afraid not, Plymouth were made to bolt seats on after exceeding their 3 year grant for terracing. Bizarre rules, but Cardiff were given the benefit of the doubt because of the new stadium.

I won't be going Tuesday, first league away game I missed all season but given I would have to travel from Leeds, and the fact I've been to Ninian Park 5 times already made it an easy decision.

[Jackson Corner]

When you think we took 1500 to Newcastle for a midweek trip 2 years ago, it is a poor effort. But I don't blame people for giving this one a miss it is a complete dump.

[The 17 Bus]

Wish i could School finishes at 3:30 and no chance of getting out early

Don't go in then, don't tell dad i said that.

[Royal With Cheese]

When you think we took 1500 to Newcastle for a midweek trip 2 years ago, it is a poor effort. But I don't blame people for giving this one a miss it is a complete dump.

Not really - 1st season in the prem. 1st time to St James' Park for nearly 20 years. Great place to go out afterwards. Oh, and as I reall we would have gone 3rd in the Prem if we'd have won that evening.

[SteveRoyal]

I'm sure people will buy on the day.

[Skin]

LOL @ 'reputation'. FFS.

That was 20 years ago.

Go on then, go the game wearing reading colours, or an England flag with Reading written on it and tell us all after the game about a pleasant night out at Ninian Park...

Why would I want to go looking like a c unt?

[Garrincha]

Garrincha, am I assuming that you've been to Cardiff

Yes, watched and played there before....

[Norfolk Royal]

I'd go to Cardiff but I'm too scared.

[Chuckle Brother]

OK, I might be able to make it, but...

Will I still get a seat on the STAR coach booking at this late hour?
If I go for an "adult - seated" ticket would I be on my own?
What is this 'reputation' that Cardiff have?

I guess, I don't use 'em, call and check.

Don't understand that question.

Cardiff City have a huge chip on their shoulder, they don't even like each other, Which is typical of the area and the Country.
Some of them get drunk which fills them with enough aggression and confidence to attack anyone they don't know or like.
I don't think even shouting 'Robin Friday, Robin Friday, Robin Friday...' would help you as they run towards you, mob-handed with the Heddlu looking on smiling from the sidelines.

I presume she is referring to the split between terrace and seating and whether no-one will be in the seats.

Personally I am standing but that has a lot to do with standing at football these days being a novelty that I don't want to miss.

I'm sure there will be a few in the seats If you buy a ticket check at the TO. If you feel you are better off standing I think there will be plenty of space to move around and not much chance of a Hillsborough if that is wht is worrying you.

[The Cap]

Garrincha wrote 'Yes, watched and played there before....

Fair play then mate.When did you play there and who for?

[FiNeRaIn]

We have a poor away following, what else is new?

Its about time people accepted this rather than coming up with excuses like " it was a midweek game, travel was tough,etc".
They might be logical responses to the average human being, but die hard supporters go everywhere, we have far less of them than everyone else...hence we have a crap away following, one of the worst in the division.

Im not complaining or taking an opportunity to moan, its just the way it is and its backed up by fact if you look at the numbers.

[Wiggypop]

We have a poor away following, what else is new?

Its about time people accepted this rather than coming up with excuses like " it was a midweek game, travel was tough,etc".
They might be logical responses to the average human being, but die hard supporters go everywhere, we have far less of them than everyone else...hence we have a crap away following, one of the worst in the division.

Im not complaining or taking an opportunity to moan, its just the way it is and its backed up by fact if you look at the numbers.

you really are an a hole

[Royal-DLG]

OK, I might be able to make it, but...

Will I still get a seat on the STAR coach booking at this late hour?
If I go for an "adult - seated" ticket would I be on my own?
What is this 'reputation' that Cardiff have?

I guess, I don't use 'em, call and check.

Don't understand that question.

Cardiff City have a huge chip on their shoulder, they don't even like each other, Which is typical of the area and the Country.
Some of them get drunk which fills them with enough aggression and confidence to attack anyone they don't know or like.
I don't think even shouting 'Robin Friday, Robin Friday, Robin Friday...' would help you as they run towards you, mob-handed with the Heddlu looking on smiling from the sidelines.

I presume she is referring to the split between terrace and seating and whether no-one will be in the seats.

Personally I am standing but that has a lot to do with standing at football these days being a novelty that I don't want to miss.

I'm sure there will be a few in the seats If you buy a ticket check at the TO. If you feel you are better off standing I think there will be plenty of space to move around and not much chance of a Hillsborough if that is wht is worrying you.

Me and a mate are sitting... mainly because he doesnt go to many games and therefore isnt up for standing for 90mins

now im thinking about it.. how many are actually gna be sitting?

[Sarah Star]

Still haven't booked a ticket. It's probably a bit late now. I was more worried about sitting by myself, but the thought of being on the recieving end of a few bricks doesn't exactly appeal. Does that really happen?

[Royal-DLG]

Still haven't booked a ticket. It's probably a bit late now. I was more worried about sitting by myself, but the thought of being on the recieving end of a few bricks doesn't exactly appeal. Does that really happen?

If we've only sold half our allocation theres a definate guarantee that there will be seats available.

I've not been to Cardiff myself so i have no idea about the throwing bricks thing, but if they do regularly surely the police will be aware to it.... if not just throw them back

[FiNeRaIn]

We have a poor away following, what else is new?

Its about time people accepted this rather than coming up with excuses like " it was a midweek game, travel was tough,etc".
They might be logical responses to the average human being, but die hard supporters go everywhere, we have far less of them than everyone else...hence we have a crap away following, one of the worst in the division.

Im not complaining or taking an opportunity to moan, its just the way it is and its backed up by fact if you look at the numbers.

you really are an a hole

and you ara nobody who cannot even construct an argument against these FACTS that I posted.

[North Somerset Royal]

Still haven't booked a ticket. It's probably a bit late now. I was more worried about sitting by myself, but the thought of being on the recieving end of a few bricks doesn't exactly appeal. Does that really happen?

If we've only sold half our allocation theres a definate guarantee that there will be seats available.

I've not been to Cardiff myself so i have no idea about the throwing bricks thing, but if they do regularly surely the police will be aware to it.... if not just throw them back

What Is It Like For Visiting Supporters?
Away fans are housed on one side of the John Smiths Grange Terrace at one end of the ground. Around 1,000 away fans can be accommodated in this covered area, but this can be increased if demand requires it (maximum 2,000). Strangely, this area has a mix of seating to the front and terrace to the rear. This end is also shared with home supporters with a the obligatory 'no-mans' land in-between. Food is available in the form of a range of pies (£1.90), pasties (£1.60). hot dogs (£2.50). bacon rolls (£2.50). cheese burgers (£2.60), and chips £1 and the intriguely named 'Welsh burger' (£2.50). I personally did not experience any problems when I went, but it is worth bearing mind that the Cardiff fans are passionate about their club and this can make for an intimidating atmosphere. I would recommend that colours are kept covered up around the ground and in the adjacent car parks.

Scott Chapman a visiting Plymouth Argyle supporter adds; 'I found Cardiff to be particularly intimidating. There were a large amount of police on duty and away fans had to receive a police escort out of the ground after the game had ended, not the most pleasant of away trips last season.'

http://www.footballgroundguide.com/card ... Supporters

I am taking my other half (she has better aim than me)

[Rev Algenon Stickleback H]

Afraid not, Plymouth were made to bolt seats on after exceeding their 3 year grant for terracing. Bizarre rules, but Cardiff were given the benefit of the doubt because of the new stadium..

as were we, allowing us four years of terracing at Elm Park in the 2nd tier as we were building a new ground.


as for poor away support, it is a strange one. It's nothing to do with "plastics", as we had poor away support when we were at Elm Park and there were precious few plastic fans in those days. For some reason we just don't have the culture of away travel among enough of our fans.

You do notice that we take far fewer fans on coaches than other clubs. A team bringing 1500 to the Madejski will have 6 or 7 coaches. If we take the same away then we'll often have just two. At Elm Park that was largely down to anyone wanting to book being instructed to "see Denny in the Royals Rendezvous" which rather ignored the point that it was a pain to get in there, and anyone who'd never booked wouldn't have a clue who Denny was. It should be easier now, but still the numbers are poor.

[loyalroyal4life]

We have a poor away following, what else is new?

Its about time people accepted this rather than coming up with excuses like " it was a midweek game, travel was tough,etc".
They might be logical responses to the average human being, but die hard supporters go everywhere, we have far less of them than everyone else...hence we have a crap away following, one of the worst in the division.

Im not complaining or taking an opportunity to moan, its just the way it is and its backed up by fact if you look at the numbers.

+1, the atmosphere at the mad stad yesterday summed that up!