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Title: 5th Coach running!
Post by: PilgrimsOnTheUp on April 20, 2010, 12:32:10 PM
A 5th coach has been laid on Ring now to get on it...... http://www.bufc.co.uk/article/3218977/Fifth-coach-set-for-Marine-decider
Title: Re: 5th Coach running!
Post by: Crazy Neil on April 20, 2010, 01:31:38 PM
FULL  ;D
Title: Re: 5th Coach running!
Post by: Mickey Nuttells Hair on April 20, 2010, 02:01:24 PM
Thats 250 on official travel, anyone have any thoughts on what the total number will be? 
Title: Re: 5th Coach running!
Post by: PilgrimsOnTheUp on April 20, 2010, 02:07:22 PM
heard rumors of 750-1000 Boston fan's...we will see on the day :)....maybe another coach? selling out that fast would be a great option i would of thought as many fans as possible cheering on the mighty yellows to promotion!
Title: Re: 5th Coach running!
Post by: wez33 on April 20, 2010, 02:09:39 PM
I managed to get on this coach couldnt be more pleased today :)
Title: Re: 5th Coach running!
Post by: Mickey Nuttells Hair on April 20, 2010, 02:29:20 PM
Given it sold out in an hour there MUST be demand for more?  I know the rock and hard place is that these are on for free but would people really mind paying for another???

As Ferret mentioned the season ticket stub idea, along with others, might be soemthing for next time.  You know next year when we win the Conf North....
Title: Re: 5th Coach running!
Post by: PilgrimsOnTheUp on April 20, 2010, 02:33:47 PM
im sure people wouldnt mind paying for a seat if the club can't put any more on for free....and i suppose it is if the coach company has any more coaches availble for the day....we will see lets hope they can get some more coaches....anyone else heard about the numbers expected at the game?
Title: Re: 5th Coach running!
Post by: Steviemas on April 20, 2010, 02:40:31 PM
 Just got in from work, logged on on the off chance a 5th coach is running and bugger me it sells out within an hour, don't mind going in car as me and the liitle un have travelled to most away games that way but would have been nice to go on coach for a change, personally I don't mind forking out 20 quid if they decide to put another coach up, don't know about anyone else?
Title: Re: 5th Coach running!
Post by: uttoxeter pilgrim on April 20, 2010, 02:44:42 PM
Ive got a couple of mates back in Boston who would like to go and dont mind paying for coach travel but as soon as they are going on sale they are selling out surely we cant let this stop here and we must at least offer another coach even if it is cost i think people just want to get to marine fullstop and dont mind paying for it.
Title: Re: 5th Coach running!
Post by: O CHO MEALLT on April 20, 2010, 02:45:14 PM
See also on the O/S that the Pilgrims Lounge will be open from 8.00am on Saturday morning for tea/coffee and bacon rolls-excellent idea.
Title: Re: 5th Coach running!
Post by: PilgrimsOnTheUp on April 20, 2010, 02:49:33 PM
I have a couple of mates who wouldnt mind paying a tenner for a seat as the train is going to coast 50-70 and alot of em can't afford that much so just arnt going so a sixth coach would be a great idea
Title: Re: 5th Coach running!
Post by: The President on April 20, 2010, 04:16:02 PM
Jan here. Maybe guys it's time for some of you to take the iniative as I suggested in the Marine travel thread and put a Patter coach on ;) From the Club's/BUSA stance having set the precedant of free travel think it would be difficult to now start charging!!! Bugg£red if you do and bugg£red if you don't!! springs to mind! Oh! and afraid a tenner each wouldn't cover the cost >:( It's a long way and don't come cheap.
Title: Re: 5th Coach running!
Post by: PilgrimsOnTheUp on April 20, 2010, 04:19:58 PM
Sorry to ask again Jan but what would we be looking at for a coach down to merseyside any idea's?
Title: Re: 5th Coach running!
Post by: Bunyan on April 20, 2010, 04:20:45 PM
Maybe something the Supporters Trust could think about doing! Could charge a reasonable rate and maybe even make a small profit for the club coffers. Trouble is they seem so backward at coming forward. Perhaps they could build some bridges by taking the initiative.
Title: Re: 5th Coach running!
Post by: chris47 on April 20, 2010, 04:28:22 PM
Jan here. Maybe guys it's time for some of you to take the iniative as I suggested in the Marine travel thread and put a Patter coach on ;) From the Club's/BUSA stance having set the precedant of free travel think it would be difficult to now start charging!!! Bugg£red if you do and bugg£red if you don't!! springs to mind! Oh! and afraid a tenner each wouldn't cover the cost >:( It's a long way and don't come cheap.

I fortunately got on the 5th coach.

The problem with an individual sorting it is that few people have sufficient time.

What if someone phoned a coach firm and asked them to organise it. We are short of time but people could then book with credit card or whatever. They would then corfirm when a minimum number was reached.

So if there are people who desperatley want to go - it would be worth a try.

Should think we are talking £20 though
Title: Re: 5th Coach running!
Post by: The President on April 20, 2010, 04:33:47 PM
Costing us £600 may be able to get one for a bit less at the beginning of the season Cropley's quote was £540 for this trip. Suggest trying them Kimes, Haines a couple of others that spring to mind.
Title: Re: 5th Coach running!
Post by: PilgrimsOnTheUp on April 20, 2010, 04:35:38 PM
okay jan thanks alot will look into it and see what the possible number are.
Title: Re: 5th Coach running!
Post by: The President on April 20, 2010, 04:37:59 PM
Well done you :D If it does come off can you let the club now as they liase with Marine/Local Old Bill so they know where to 'park' us
Title: Re: 5th Coach running!
Post by: freiston fan on April 20, 2010, 10:46:44 PM
Haines sold out got the last one.