Peterborough Travel Saturday

Peterborough United v Hereford United
Saturday 1st November 2008 Kick-Off 3.00pm
Football League 1
London Road
Peterborough
PE2 8AL
Phone 01733 563947

Peterborough United who host the visit of The Bulls on Saturday were founded in 1934 and during their initial years played in The Midland League, the entry fees being paid by a £20 loan from Grantham Town FC. By stark comparison, they now have the reputation of being the big spenders of League 1 having splashed hundreds of thousands on, in particular, recruits from non-league. Players like George "Tiptoe" Boyd, Aaron "Ooops" Mclean and Craig Mackail-Smith will bring back memories of many Conference encounters to travelling Bulls' fans while our own squad of players attempt to get some much needed points on the board.

The present London Road set-up holds around 15000 spectators with up to 850 seats being offered to visiting fans in A block of the main stand. Further standing room is provided on the Moyes End Terrace. Addmision prices are expected to be: - Adults £20, Senior Citizens £12, Students (with NUS card) £12, Juniors (U16) £9. The equivalent terrace prices are £15, £12, £12 and £9. It is not known if advance tickets are available from HUFC.

Travel

HUISA coaches leave Edgar street at 9.00am Fare £15 Non-members £16 (Club 08442 761939)

FUNBUS departs at 9.00 am. Fare £15. Contact Ben on 07812 144831

Train. Peterborough station is around a mile away from the ground. Turn right out of station and follow the main road, passing an Asda store on your right. At the traffic lights near to Woolworths, turn right. Go over the bridge and you can see the floodlights of London Road, over on your left. It takes about 20 minutes to walk from the station to the ground.

By Car To Worcester then M5 north joining the M42. Leave the M42 at J7A (sign London M1, Coventry) and join the M6 and continue to its end at the M6/M1 interchange where you should follow signs for Felixstowe A14. Leave the A14 at J13 and join the A605 (sign Peterborough). Continue on the A605 to Peterborough and then follow signs for Whittlesey, which will take you to London Road. The Stadium is visible from some way away. Police advise that visiting fans park in the Fair Meadow Car Park in Oundle Road (£3). Distance Approx 140 miles (2 hours 45 mins). Postcode PE2 8AL.

Refreshments. The "Papa Luigi" dial a Pizza in London Road does a match day Pizza slice and fries for £2.50 otherwise; the usual KFC (for Ellie) type fast food outlets are all available close to the ground. The Peacock in London Road (near KFC) and The Cherry Tree in Oundle Road seem to be the nearest alehouses. For those looking for something out of the ordinary, "Charters" is a former Dutch barge, which is moored on the River Nene a few minutes walk from the ground. The upper deck contains a Chinese Restaurant while below is a bar with up to 12 real ales on tap! Finally, The Brewery Tap of Oakham Ales is near to the Train Station on Westgate and is well worth a visit.

Come on you Bulls

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