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  1. #1

    Reading Away FA Cup

    Granted it's short notice, the prices are really good for this game, and we've taken the full 15% allocation, hopefully we can take a big following.

    https://www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk/news...s-cardiff-city

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    Brilliant prices

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    3500 City. Should be a decent crowd. Might be on the telly.

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    Fair play to them Royals on the prices. The way it should be bringing the game back to the fans.

    I just hope they don't change the time for the telly, always liked the Reading trips.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MacAdder View Post
    Fair play to them Royals on the prices. The way it should be bringing the game back to the fans.

    I just hope they don't change the time for the telly, always liked the Reading trips.
    It's fixed at 3pm next Saturday. ko won't change

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    Our pricing structure is superb. Would expect both teams to put out reserve teams. Of the 18 man squad that knocked out Blackpool 13 were from our Academy. Both teams then play twice including against each other in the six days after this game.

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    I like reading

    We used to behave appallingly down there in the past

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    Quote Originally Posted by SLUDGE FACTORY View Post
    I like reading

    We used to behave appallingly down there in the past
    And no one did anything about it. When they played at Elm Park, I can't remember the coppers ever taking any sort of preventative measures. They never had any clue how many were bringing or how we were getting there. There would be a lame response after it had already started kicking off and at least one pub had been done over. What were they thinking?

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    Tempted to take my boy to his first away at those prices. How easy is it to get to the ground from the train station?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Eric the Half a Bee View Post
    Tempted to take my boy to his first away at those prices. How easy is it to get to the ground from the train station?
    Shuttle bus

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    Quote Originally Posted by SLUDGE FACTORY View Post
    Shuttle bus
    Fab. Think I'll be on the blower Monday morning.

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    What's the parking like near the stadium?

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    Quote Originally Posted by stan butler View Post
    What's the parking like near the stadium?
    If you are going Eastbound on the M4 towards Reading I would recommend Mereoak Park and Ride which takes five minutes to get to off the motorway. Just head for Basingstoke off the motorway for a mile or so. It means you avoid the traffic and get back onto the motorway after the game very quickly. If you use this the car park is free and you just pay for the bus to and from the ground. If you are travelling on your own just ask the bus driver for a return ticket to the Madejski. It will cost you £4.50. If you are coming with friends or family just ask for a family return to the Madejski and it costs a fiver which is pretty good.
    It takes around15 minutes for the bus to get from the car park to the stadium

    The only downside is there will be queues to get the bus back after the game of around twenty minutes. I use the service every other week and can’t fault it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by stan butler View Post
    What's the parking like near the stadium?
    More expensive than the ticket (honest)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Des Parrot View Post
    More expensive than the ticket (honest)

    Parking at the stadium was £15 a couple of years ago. I think it’s now £10 if you book in advance. I just use Mereoak park and ride as it’s so easy to access from the M4.

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    Quote Originally Posted by stan butler View Post
    What's the parking like near the stadium?
    I did "park your car" last game . pulled up to where I had paid for and decided I wasnt leaving my car there. It didnt look a particularly salubrious area.
    I drove down the road 5 minutes and parked somewhere that was little safer looking . It was only 5 minute walk to the stadium .

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    Are there any food places to sit in to eat or fish n chip shops by the stadium?

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    Quote Originally Posted by stan butler View Post
    Are there any food places to sit in to eat or fish n chip shops by the stadium?
    Other than the food stalls the nearest options are about a 20 minute walk away. There is the Deep Blue fish and chip shop near Lidl on the Basingstoke Rd to the south of the ground. There is also a Holiday Inn there where you can get food and drink. The World Turned Upside Down Pub is the nearest NE of the stadium which also does food. The Victoria Cross pub further back towards Reading is the next nearest but a 25 min walk.

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    Quote Originally Posted by stan butler View Post
    Are there any food places to sit in to eat or fish n chip shops by the stadium?
    In fairness there are now a good number of food stalls around the ground offering a lot more than your standard burger and chips.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pearcey3 View Post
    In fairness there are now a good number of food stalls around the ground offering a lot more than your standard burger and chips.
    Like what? Taking the kids with me so just looking for anything like fish n chips , pizzas etc

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    Quote Originally Posted by NYCBlue View Post
    And no one did anything about it. When they played at Elm Park, I can't remember the coppers ever taking any sort of preventative measures. They never had any clue how many were bringing or how we were getting there. There would be a lame response after it had already started kicking off and at least one pub had been done over. What were they thinking?
    Bedlam mate , the fa cup game at helm park was a nightmare

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pearcey3 View Post
    If you are going Eastbound on the M4 towards Reading I would recommend Mereoak Park and Ride which takes five minutes to get to off the motorway. Just head for Basingstoke off the motorway for a mile or so. It means you avoid the traffic and get back onto the motorway after the game very quickly. If you use this the car park is free and you just pay for the bus to and from the ground. If you are travelling on your own just ask the bus driver for a return ticket to the Madejski. It will cost you £4.50. If you are coming with friends or family just ask for a family return to the Madejski and it costs a fiver which is pretty good.
    It takes around15 minutes for the bus to get from the car park to the stadium

    The only downside is there will be queues to get the bus back after the game of around twenty minutes. I use the service every other week and can’t fault it.
    If you get out quick at the final whistle you can get straight on the Mereoak shuttle bus. Some people walk it back...so long as you know the route.

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    Quote Originally Posted by IanD View Post
    If you get out quick at the final whistle you can get straight on the Mereoak shuttle bus. Some people walk it back...so long as you know the route.
    I walked it back a couple of years ago and got back after the bus but yep if you leave before the final whistle you can avoid the queues and get on the shuttle bus quickly

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pearcey3 View Post
    I walked it back a couple of years ago and got back after the bus but yep if you leave before the final whistle you can avoid the queues and get on the shuttle bus quickly
    Are there other, unofficial car parks near the stadium worth considering if not doing the park and ride?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gnojek View Post
    Are there other, unofficial car parks near the stadium worth considering if not doing the park and ride?
    You could try the old Greyhound Stadium RG2 6GP which will cost you a tenner. It’s just off Bennett Road Roundabout.

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