Playing Charlton down in London on 29 July.

Don't usually bother with pre-season friendlies, but that one could be interesting.

Also going to Portugal for a week long training camp (Aberdeen are, not me). 

"More friendlies to be announced" - I imagine once the League Cup draw is made we can pick up teams who have a free date.

12th July - Turriff United

15th July - Fraserburgh 

Not been to Valley so I have booked flights down to this one. 

2 hours ago, Jute said:

Not been to Valley so I have booked flights down to this one. 

The only time I went there was to see them play Bury in the early 70s - the ground was absolutely massive, you could pick your row, never mind your seat.  It's a bit smaller nowadays.

Meant to say there was mention at the Q&A in the weeg last week of a glamour home friendly on 22nd of July. 

Quite enjoy visiting some of these wee grounds pre season,and the relaxed atmosphere.Might be more worthwhile this time with the expected player overhaul 

I visited The Valley a couple of times during Charlton’s “glory years” under Alan Curbishley. It’s a decent ground and should be a good visit for anyone going. 

40 minutes ago, Jute said:

Meant to say there was mention at the Q&A in the weeg last week of a glamour home friendly on 22nd of July. 

Are St Johnstone not in the league cup group stages?

Charlton tickets on sale on the 26th June. 
 

Still no game announced for 22nd July. 

 

1 hour ago, Jute said:

 

Might have to do a bit of searching train times and fares from Central 😉

Got £20 return from the Capital to Preston.

1 hour ago, Jute said:

Got £20 return from the Capital to Ptlreston. 

Best I can find so far is nearly £70 return ☹️

Might end up driving

I used 'yourparkingspace.co.uk' when I went to see Preston vs Wigan.
Probably not an issue for a pre season friendly but for £6 I got to park on someones drive, 10mins walk from the stadium for the entire afternoon.

There were also various carparks taking cash in hand payments but people were stuck in the jam at the end of the game whereas my space was clear of all that

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16 hours ago, BigAl said:

Best I can find so far is nearly £70 return ☹️

Might end up driving

Al from Glasgow you can get for £32.50 return. Down on the 0937 and back on 1841. One of my mates just booked. 

What site did he book that on as I can't find that price.

Maybe I should let my son do it instead 😉

1 hour ago, BigAl said:

What site did he book that on as I can't find that price.

Maybe I should let my son do it instead 😉

Scotrail 

Would that potentially be Calvin Ramsay's Preston debut?

8 hours ago, Jute said:

Al from Glasgow you can get for £32.50 return. Down on the 0937 and back on 1841. One of my mates just booked. 

Did he look into the planned works that weekend on the West Coast line and if they would have any impact ?

 

3 hours ago, Panda said:

Would that potentially be Calvin Ramsay's Preston debut?

Interesting hadn't made that connection

7 hours ago, Jute said:

Al from Glasgow you can get for £32.50 return. Down on the 0937 and back on 1841. One of my mates just booked. 

Got it eventually

We're booked

Better get fucking tickets 😉

17 minutes ago, BigAl said:

Got it eventually

We're booked

Better get fucking tickets 😉

See you there. I will be the drunk one wearing red. 

Rail unions announce three days of strikes in July

20th, 22nd & 29th

Best laid plans and a' that 😮

Typical. Still fighting rail company over last train they cancelled. 

Myself and my younger son are committed to going now so if necessary I will take the motor.

6 hours ago, BigAl said:

Myself and my younger son are committed to going now so if necessary I will take the motor.

DT minivan, sounds like a great idea, Al 😉

6 hours ago, manc_don said:

DT minivan, sounds like a great idea, Al 😉

DT minibuses rule. A bunch of us were on the Beach End Reds minibus to Dens on boxing day 2002. Bloody carnage