Lincoln Travel – Saturday (again)

Lincoln City v Hereford United
FA Cup 2nd Round Replay
Saturday 8th January 2011 KO 3.00 pm
Sincil Bank Stadium
Lincoln
LN5 8LD
Phone 01522 880011

It should come as little surprise that this guide is almost identical to several others this season as The Bulls prepare, hopefully for the last time, for a trip to Lincoln’s Sincil Bank Stadium for this long awaited FA Cup replay. This game has already been postponed on three occasions due to adverse weather and Saturdays replay will see the other teams still involved in The FA Cup playing their scheduled third round games. The winners will face a Tuesday evening trip to Wycombe for a match to decide who goes forward into round four and, probably more importantly, who picks up the additions to Saturday's £27000 reward.

Hereford fans will occupy their traditional place in part of the Co-Op Community Stand where admission for adults is understood to be £15 for adults, £10 for concessions and £5 for U16's.

BY CAR – To Worcester then M5 north, M42 and continue onto the A42 joining the A453 just before the M1. Follow signs for Nottingham, then for A52 (Grantham) and then join the A46 (sign Newark). Follow the A46 into Lincoln (which leads in to the High Street). Sincil Bank is well signposted from the city centre. Parking is either in the streets around the ground or on the "South Common" which is a five-minute-walk from the ground. Alternatively, follow the signs for "away coaches" to South Park Avenue, which is a ten-minute walk from the ground. Postcode is LN5 8LD. Distance is approx. 155 miles so you should allow around three and a half hours.

HUISA – departs from Radford's at 9.00 am with a fare of £19 (non-members £21). Seats can be booked through The Club office during normal hours (08442 761939).

FUNBUS - departs from Radford's shortly after 9.30 am (as soon as everyone is on board).

REFRESHMENTS. The Supporters club at the ground (The Trust Suite) located at the south end of the ground does admit visiting fans and serves a mean hot pork roll and well as Mansfield Smooth whilst the best bet for a "proper" pint is without doubt The Golden Eagle in High Street. The George and Dragon and The City Vaults have also received recommendations as has The Portland down Sincil Bank some 800 yards from the ground while the local 'Spoons is The Ritz on the High Street. Inside the ground, the refreshments are good with the usual hot drinks and pies along with Lincolnshire sausages and bacon rolls. Meanwhile, the High Street offers a host of take-away food outlets.

Back to back away wins please JP.

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