Aberdeen away (Dec 30th)

[Geordie Saint]

Fantasising, about a last minute trip to Pittodrie. If Fantasising is the right word lol.  Think that's the only SPL ground I've yet to visit. Would be good to get there before they move. What is the likelihood of paying at the gate? The last minute aspect will be to keep an eye on the weather and chances of the game being on.

[Albanian Buddy]

1 hour ago, john scott said:

Fantasising, about a last minute trip to Pittodrie. If Fantasising is the right word lol.  Think that's the only SPL ground I've yet to visit. Would be good to get there before they move. What is the likelihood of paying at the gate? The last minute aspect will be to keep an eye on the weather and chances of the game being on.

It’s highly unlikely that there will be a cash gate.

St Mirren volunteer SLO (Karin) usually attends all away games and she has in the past brought along tickets purchased by fans living far away. 

If I were you John I’d reach out to Karin at [email protected] and discuss this as an option. 

https://www.stmirren.com/tickets.shtml?ftredirect=1

[Albanian Buddy]

The predicted weather forecast for 30th Dec is currently looking quite optimistic. 

Wet but not overly windy. Quite mild for time of year. Obviously I’d wait for 3 days before for a more accurate forecast. 
 

You can stop off at @faraway saint for pre match meal! 

 

[StanleySaint]

1 hour ago, john scott said:

Fantasising, about a last minute trip to Pittodrie. If Fantasising is the right word lol.  Think that's the only SPL ground I've yet to visit. Would be good to get there before they move. What is the likelihood of paying at the gate? The last minute aspect will be to keep an eye on the weather and chances of the game being on.

Before my son moved to Inverness it generally took me about 5hrs from Stanley to Aberdeen, if you go I hope the weather and traffic is good to you, the away area at Pittodrie is a crumbling mess mind.

[Geordie Saint]

Cheers for the advice folks. Just a thought at the mo and in reality probably won't happen. Would probably struggle to justify the cost tbh. Would probably need to stay over as would be relying on train or train and bus combo. Yes SS I did drive to Dundee once but that's a bit too far for me.

[Geordie Saint]

On 12/18/2023 at 9:50 PM, Albanian Buddy said:

It’s highly unlikely that there will be a cash gate.

St Mirren volunteer SLO (Karin) usually attends all away games and she has in the past brought along tickets purchased by fans living far away. 

If I were you John I’d reach out to Karin at [email protected] and discuss this as an option. 

https://www.stmirren.com/tickets.shtml?ftredirect=1

After your advice I got a reply from an email to Karin saying while she won't be attending personally, one of her colleagues can meet me there with a ticket should I decide to travel. Decision to be made now 🤔.

[antrin]

One of those nice platitudes that might (just) have relevance…

[Slarti]

1 hour ago, antrin said:

One of those nice platitudes that might (just) have relevance…

Eh, does that mean Rangers exist "now"?  Not having that. 

[Geordie Saint]

Decided to go for it. Unexpectedly been able to drag the wife up there with me for a stay in the Copthorne. A step up from my usual travelodge/premier inn. She's not going to the game. Maybe a good thing as the last one was a 4-1 hiding at Livingston. Ordered my ticket today and been assured any tickets, including mine will be taken up there and be able to pick up from the Aberdeen ticket office. Sod Xmas, I'm looking forward to my Aberdeen trip.

[StanleySaint]

1 hour ago, john scott said:

Decided to go for it. Unexpectedly been able to drag the wife up there with me for a stay in the Copthorne. A step up from my usual travelodge/premier inn. She's not going to the game. Maybe a good thing as the last one was a 4-1 hiding at Livingston. Ordered my ticket today and been assured any tickets, including mine will be taken up there and be able to pick up from the Aberdeen ticket office. Sod Xmas, I'm looking forward to my Aberdeen trip.

Well done you, hope you enjoy it and the result is satisfactory.

[faraway saint]

2 hours ago, john scott said:

Decided to go for it. Unexpectedly been able to drag the wife up there with me for a stay in the Copthorne. A step up from my usual travelodge/premier inn. She's not going to the game. Maybe a good thing as the last one was a 4-1 hiding at Livingston. Ordered my ticket today and been assured any tickets, including mine will be taken up there and be able to pick up from the Aberdeen ticket office. Sod Xmas, I'm looking forward to my Aberdeen trip.

Decent hotel mate, stayed there a few times, nice and handy for the train station and the bar/restaurant is pretty good as well.

 

 

[stlucifer]

As my grandson grows older, his expectations grow too. Due to this, I have purchased tickets for the game and organised the transportation. A long day ahead but, hopefully, a happy journey home.

[shull]

Prediction

Aberdeen 1 St Mirren 2

Estimated Attendance 15587

[shull]

[faraway saint]

Not sure if I'm looking forward to my trip up to Aberdeen but I'll do my best to put a brave face on things if it all goes wrong.

I'll be with 4 Aberdeen supporters and a Liverpool supporter, who I've not met before.

Hope he's up for supporting us, I'll need some back up. 

[stlucifer]

I have my tickets and booked the bus but, such is my pessimism, I'm ALMOST hoping for a postponement in the hope that our new right back is the missing piece of the performance puzzle.

[saintargyll]

Snowy conditions expected on Scottish roads as travel misery set to continue amid heavy rain warning | STV News

games a bogey 

[stlucifer]

6 minutes ago, saintargyll said:

Snowy conditions expected on Scottish roads as travel misery set to continue amid heavy rain warning | STV News

games a bogey 

For all that it will definitely disappoint my grandson, I hope you're right.

[DougJamie]

Hope off as we would lose and also gives Dons one hell of a back log....  doing my rain dance

[faraway saint]

Forecast is for rain late afternoon.

Getting home might be an issue. 

Game on. 

[faraway saint]

On 12/21/2023 at 7:22 PM, john scott said:

Decided to go for it. Unexpectedly been able to drag the wife up there with me for a stay in the Copthorne. A step up from my usual travelodge/premier inn. She's not going to the game. Maybe a good thing as the last one was a 4-1 hiding at Livingston. Ordered my ticket today and been assured any tickets, including mine will be taken up there and be able to pick up from the Aberdeen ticket office. Sod Xmas, I'm looking forward to my Aberdeen trip.

Keep an eye on the weather for getting home mate, could be cancellations on the trains etc. 

[Geordie Saint]

Aye, keeping a nervy eye on the trains. Bit confusing cos Scotrail appear to be running trains between Edinburgh and Aberdeen ok but LNER have replacement busses. Hoping we at least get the match out the way then bad weather passes quickly overnight and we get back alright on Sunday. 

[santaponsasaint]

After recent performances I wouldnt travel to Abercorn St let alone Aberdeen. Watching us at the moment is like watching paint dry. Meaningless punts up the park to striker's who can't control the ball. Certain players can play poor for weeks and never get dropped. SR only has one way of playing, he's a one trick pony. Sad say it will be a 3.0 loss at Aberdeen.

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[W6er]

14 hours ago, faraway saint said:

Not sure if I'm looking forward to my trip up to Aberdeen but I'll do my best to put a brave face on things if it all goes wrong.

I'll be with 4 Aberdeen supporters and a Liverpool supporter, who I've not met before.

Hope he's up for supporting us, I'll need some back up. 

 

Have fun, mate. You never know, we might just get that bit of luck that reinvigorates the whole team and go on an implausible run of victories!   

[Wilbur]

3 hours ago, santaponsasaint said:

After recent performances I wouldnt travel to Abercorn St let alone Aberdeen. Watching us at the moment is like watching paint dry. Meaningless punts up the park to striker's who can't control the ball. Certain players can play poor for weeks and never get dropped. SR only has one way of playing, he's a one trick pony. Sad say it will be a 3.0 loss at Aberdeen.

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This makes sad reading SPS. Reading such a negative post from a true SMFC diehard like yourself is painfully poignant. Witnessing the downturn in our team's performances in recent weeks has been painful for us all, but your reaction suggests you have a lack of hope for upcoming fixtures.