[Benno Spire]

Managed to arrange work in Blackpool next Tuesday/Wednesday quite conveniently to get to the Preston game.
Can anyone recommend any pubs or parking near deep dale?

[Westbars Spireite]

Parking isn't an issue from memory. Pubs are more of a problem. When I went we ended up walking half a mile up the road to some grotty boozer and wished we hadn't bothered.

[Ernie Ernie Ernie]

Benno Spire, on 11 September 2014 - 07:02 PM, said:

Managed to arrange work in Blackpool next Tuesday/Wednesday quite conveniently to get to the Preston game.
Can anyone recommend any pubs or parking near deep dale?

As you get near the ground there is a big retail park on the right. I've always parked in there and never had any problems

[Bankrobber]

Last time i went to Deepdale i ended up parking & drinking at a Bowls or WM club just round the corner from the ground. No idea if its still there (it must be 10 years ago at least) but i recall it being quite handy.

[Benno Spire]

Thanks for the comments and suggestions

[firedodger]

Benno Spire, on 11 September 2014 - 07:59 PM, said:

Thanks for the comments and suggestions

It's a while since I've been, but there used to be a pub not far away called the garrison, it looked hard from the outside but was pleasant enough.

[Westbars Spireite]

firedodger, on 11 September 2014 - 08:18 PM, said:

It's a while since I've been, but there used to be a pub not far away called the garrison, it looked hard from the outside but was pleasant enough.

Looking on Google Street View to check the name of the one we ended up in - it was this place - it appears to be boarded up (Oct '12).

[firedodger]

Westbars Spireite, on 11 September 2014 - 08:58 PM, said:

Looking on Google Street View to check the name of the one we ended up in - it was this place - it appears to be boarded up (Oct '12).

Probably for the best.

[Sheffield Blue]

There is a few pubs in town from what I remember doing decent ale.if that's your thing.

[CFC91]

Cracking ground I think, really like it. Looking forward too this one - Davies and Davies up top for Preston worries me though - would hate them to score against us but reckon they'll get a good reception from the town fans.

[hilly81]

Mersey Paradise, on 12 September 2014 - 08:21 AM, said:

Cracking ground I think, really like it. Looking forward too this one - Davies and Davies up top for Preston worries me though - would hate them to score against us but reckon they'll get a good reception from the town fans.

Davies and Davies? Kev is mostly a sub now and Craig plays for Bolton.

[brianclose]

Mersey Paradise, on 12 September 2014 - 08:21 AM, said:

Cracking ground I think, really like it. Looking forward too this one - Davies and Davies up top for Preston worries me though - would hate them to score against us but reckon they'll get a good reception from the town fans.

One Davies is back at Bolton. The other will probably be on the bench at best.

Its Garner I would be worried about.

This post has been edited by brianclose: 12 September 2014 - 08:44 AM

[CFC91]

Least that is one less thing to worry about. Wasn't sure where Craig was if i'm honest, seems to have dropped off the radar a bit.

[brianclose]

Mersey Paradise, on 12 September 2014 - 08:54 AM, said:

Least that is one less thing to worry about. Wasn't sure where Craig was if i'm honest, seems to have dropped off the radar a bit.

Has started every league game for Bolton so far.

[dim view]

brianclose, on 12 September 2014 - 08:28 AM, said:

One Davies is back at Bolton. The other will probably be on the bench at best.

Its Garner I would be worried about.

Indeed. I have no fears about Evo handling any of the big boys. It's little cunning b'stards like Garner, McSheffery, and Madden that worry me. I hope the new CH has lots of pace.

[Comeonyouirons]

Benno Spire, on 11 September 2014 - 07:02 PM, said:

Managed to arrange work in Blackpool next Tuesday/Wednesday quite conveniently to get to the Preston game.
Can anyone recommend any pubs or parking near deep dale?

Last time I went we went in Toy Soldier on Deepdale Retail Park ..About 10 mins walk from ground....

As you approach the ground the Retail Prak is in the right

Ample side street parking

When I went it was first game of season ...about 1245 kick off live on Sky ... Must have been well in to Nineties degrees

Happy Days I actually preferred the Championship for a number of reasons

Jeez... Just checked it was 2003 ! Pub might not even be there !

[Mr Mercury]

I've always used the fire station car park on your left about 1/4m from the ground. Safe parking and the monies to a good cause...Firedodger excluded of course!

[Benno Spire]

According to Chesterfield FC website tickets for Preston are still on sale till Monday lunchtime. Went to ticket office today and was told they weren't selling Preston tickets and I would have to get them on Tuesday at the ground.

[moondog]

Benno Spire, on 13 September 2014 - 07:43 PM, said:

According to Chesterfield FC website tickets for Preston are still on sale till Monday lunchtime. Went to ticket office today and was told they weren't selling Preston tickets and I would have to get them on Tuesday at the ground.

i think it's standard practice for us not to sell tickets for other games on a matchday

[plannerj]

Mr Mercury, on 12 September 2014 - 08:16 PM, said:

I've always used the fire station car park on your left about 1/4m from the ground. Safe parking and the monies to a good cause...Firedodger excluded of course!

If you go on Google street view for the Traffic lights next to the parking at the Aldi store near the Deepdale Stadium, Firedodger and Bonnyman can be seen on their way to the match!