| Roll call… Birmingham (A) 15:56 - Aug 7 with 1749 views | SitfcB |
Here we go again…
Back in our spiritual home, the best League in the world, the Championship.
Who was lucky enough to get one of the 2,003 tickets?
Driving up and back tomorrow, leaving early, 13:00ish, giving us plenty of time.
Worried about this one, always nervous for the first game but this is probably one of the worst we could’ve had, going to be some atmosphere I think, Birmingham will be up for it. Need a quick, positive start from us.
Here’s the guide from the club…
https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/gc-media-assets.gc.ipswichtownfcservices.co.u
Believe the Cricketers Arms is the closest pub to the ground that allows away fans in.
I reckon a draw, 2-2 but would love a convincing win (or any sort of win)
COYB(Reds)
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| Roll call… Birmingham (A) on 16:17 - Aug 7 with 1623 views | Stadiumofdark |
I’m there! Train and hotel.
COYB 🚜⚽️🔵 |  | | |
| Roll call… Birmingham (A) on 16:20 - Aug 7 with 1614 views | ITFC_Forever |
Nope, screwed up getting tickets.
Going to Oldham v Col Who on Saturday instead to get back to 90/92 after Morecambe & Carlisle went down and Everton rather rudely moved ground.
It’ll be a lively atmosphere on Friday at St Andrews no doubt, and others said, we’ll need to have our big boy pants on to get through the initial fire and brimstone and then we can start to assert ourselves as the game goes on.
Brum have made so many signings, it’s hard to know what sort of a team they will put out…. But I’ve read on more than one occasion their fans saying they weren’t actually that good last year, but had a moment of quality / brain-fade from the opposition to win them the match.
There’s no way this was randomly generated by the fixture computer, but it gets it out of the way as Brum will be / become at least PO contenders this season.
Added to that, all West Mids grounds are hell-holes with unfriendly locals that are worth avoiding, so if I’m going to miss a game, I’m not shedding any tears it’s this one.
All that said, I’d take a point. Assuming we aren’t leading and throw one in late on! |  |
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| Roll call… Birmingham (A) on 16:21 - Aug 7 with 1608 views | hammo56 |
3 of us. Driving up and coming back Saturday. |  | | |
| Roll call… Birmingham (A) on 16:26 - Aug 7 with 1567 views | norfsufblue |
I'm in! |  | | |
| Roll call… Birmingham (A) on 16:30 - Aug 7 with 1540 views | MK1 |
Thought I would leave about 10ish tomorrow. Nice leisurely drive up. Plenty of time to take in the fair city of Birmingham before heading to the ground for about 7ish.
Love the first game of the season (I love them all obviously) so much anticipation for what we are about to embark on. Our the journeys we have with this great club of ours.
Love the Championship, always have. Previously would want to stay in it for ever, but guess our owners have invested for the PL. Shame really.
If we can be mid table PL then no argument, but I don't really want to be a yoyo club.
Stay in the Championship, always makes sense in the end. |  |
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| Roll call… Birmingham (A) on 16:32 - Aug 7 with 1534 views | jasondozzell |
Train from Ippy tomorrow. Hotel then back on Sat.
Have enjoyed the break but have felt the excitement rushing back over last few days.
Really hope we put one on them. Hate the Brady hype American nonsense!
Let's go and show them how good we are.
COYB |  | | |
| Roll call… Birmingham (A) on 16:37 - Aug 7 with 1503 views | Meadowlark |
| Roll call… Birmingham (A) on 16:20 - Aug 7 by ITFC_Forever |
Nope, screwed up getting tickets.
Going to Oldham v Col Who on Saturday instead to get back to 90/92 after Morecambe & Carlisle went down and Everton rather rudely moved ground.
It’ll be a lively atmosphere on Friday at St Andrews no doubt, and others said, we’ll need to have our big boy pants on to get through the initial fire and brimstone and then we can start to assert ourselves as the game goes on.
Brum have made so many signings, it’s hard to know what sort of a team they will put out…. But I’ve read on more than one occasion their fans saying they weren’t actually that good last year, but had a moment of quality / brain-fade from the opposition to win them the match.
There’s no way this was randomly generated by the fixture computer, but it gets it out of the way as Brum will be / become at least PO contenders this season.
Added to that, all West Mids grounds are hell-holes with unfriendly locals that are worth avoiding, so if I’m going to miss a game, I’m not shedding any tears it’s this one.
All that said, I’d take a point. Assuming we aren’t leading and throw one in late on! |
I was too slow, but I have a ticket for Bromley 
First away match missed for ages. |  | | |
| Roll call… Birmingham (A) on 16:55 - Aug 7 with 1420 views | witchdoctor |
yep…coach 5 for us…👍 |  | | |
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| Roll call… Birmingham (A) on 16:56 - Aug 7 with 1417 views | _clive_baker_ |
Yes, 3 of us. Booked half days to make a bit of an afternoon of it, should be in Brum for 3 for a bite to eat and plenty of pints as I'm not driving. Try not to get our heads kicked in, watch us win, then straight out after the game.
Home fans will be well up for it, ours need to be as well but we normally are on the road. |  | | |
| Roll call… Birmingham (A) on 16:58 - Aug 7 with 1390 views | SitfcB |
| Roll call… Birmingham (A) on 16:17 - Aug 7 by Stadiumofdark |
I’m there! Train and hotel.
COYB 🚜⚽️🔵 |
Did originally have a hotel booked but thought f’ck it it’s not too far to come back really, just means I can have my start of the season drinks but will save that for next Sunday  | |
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| Roll call… Birmingham (A) on 17:42 - Aug 7 with 1267 views | JakeITFC |
Yup, driving up at lunchtime tomorrow and staying over.
See you all in Popworld when we've won. |  | | |
| Roll call… Birmingham (A) on 17:53 - Aug 7 with 1216 views | brogansnose |
Nope. Messed up the day I could buy a ticket so, first away I've missed in ages. I'll watch it somewhere in Newmarket tommorow night. |  | | |
| Roll call… Birmingham (A) on 18:02 - Aug 7 with 1194 views | BanksterDebtSlave |
Chauffeur driven in an Alpha Romeo I'll have you know.  |  |
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| Roll call… Birmingham (A) on 18:09 - Aug 7 with 1166 views | WestStanderLaLaLa |
Normally there and back for Brum but staying over as it’s the 1st game of the season. Aiming to land around lunchtime and let the good times roll |  |
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| Roll call… Birmingham (A) on 18:22 - Aug 7 with 1097 views | TresBonne |
Yep. Train from Beaconsfield at 3pm. Literally shaking like a kid with excitement.
Wearing my Stoney to bed |  | | |
| Roll call… Birmingham (A) on 18:57 - Aug 7 with 1002 views | vinceg |
| Roll call… Birmingham (A) on 16:32 - Aug 7 by jasondozzell |
Train from Ippy tomorrow. Hotel then back on Sat.
Have enjoyed the break but have felt the excitement rushing back over last few days.
Really hope we put one on them. Hate the Brady hype American nonsense!
Let's go and show them how good we are.
COYB |
Same arrangements for me and could not have put it better myself ! |  | | |
| Roll call… Birmingham (A) on 19:15 - Aug 7 with 940 views | bluelagos |
| Roll call… Birmingham (A) on 18:02 - Aug 7 by BanksterDebtSlave |
Chauffeur driven in an Alpha Romeo I'll have you know. |
Only if it starts |  |
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| Roll call… Birmingham (A) on 19:15 - Aug 7 with 945 views | textbackup |
Driving, hotel, foo beers
Away until late August, and probably won’t make another away until Queue Pea Ahhh [Post edited 7 Aug 19:21]
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| Roll call… Birmingham (A) on 20:08 - Aug 7 with 789 views | BanksterDebtSlave |
| Roll call… Birmingham (A) on 19:15 - Aug 7 by bluelagos |
Only if it starts |
So I'm driving again then! [Post edited 7 Aug 20:09]
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| Count two of us in! Let’s bring some serious noise to proceedings on 20:59 - Aug 7 with 685 views | unstableblue |
Gonna be tough Sitters, a win would be mahoosive, fire up the season from the off… a la Sunderland away
Gotta match the locals in that opening mad 15mins
Cannot wait! |  |
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| Roll call… Birmingham (A) on 21:06 - Aug 7 with 652 views | Jrm_72 |
I'm in with the prawn sandwichers - having 'american style yorkshire pudding wraps' in the 12 lounge. Christ I hope we smash them.
Currently at Vale Park enjoying a very spirited (or should I say Valliant) effort from Port Vale! | | | |
| Roll call… Birmingham (A) on 21:23 - Aug 7 with 608 views | football |
100% can't wait | | | |
| Roll call… Birmingham (A) on 21:55 - Aug 7 with 516 views | NBVJohn |
| Roll call… Birmingham (A) on 17:42 - Aug 7 by JakeITFC |
Yup, driving up at lunchtime tomorrow and staying over.
See you all in Popworld when we've won. |
Try Albert Schloss just down towards the town hall or better still Purecraft Bar - beautiful local Purity beer! | | | |
| Count two of us in! Let’s bring some serious noise to proceedings on 23:39 - Aug 7 with 355 views | SitfcB |
| Count two of us in! Let’s bring some serious noise to proceedings on 20:59 - Aug 7 by unstableblue |
Gonna be tough Sitters, a win would be mahoosive, fire up the season from the off… a la Sunderland away
Gotta match the locals in that opening mad 15mins
Cannot wait! |
My worst fear is a poor start and we don’t recover, especially with a backdrop of noise. [Post edited 7 Aug 23:41]
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| Count two of us in! Let’s bring some serious noise to proceedings on 06:25 - Aug 8 with 171 views | bluelagos |
| Count two of us in! Let’s bring some serious noise to proceedings on 23:39 - Aug 7 by SitfcB |
My worst fear is a poor start and we don’t recover, especially with a backdrop of noise. [Post edited 7 Aug 23:41]
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We pulled them back last time I went there, they defo create an atmosphere. That was with a half completed stand too, think they were putting in rail standing.
Lots of bluenose mates from my time living in the midlands, a far more loyal and down to earth fanbase than Villa whose fans smugly labelled themselves the "Man Utd of the midlands" | |
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