View Full Version : Off topic question for those who live in England.
Ferris
07 Oct 2003, 11:19 AM
It looks like I might have to move to a city in England called Croughton in March. Does anyone know anything about the place; does it have good pubs, closeness to good football matches, nightlife? I know a lot of Yanks live there but that is about it....is there anything else that I should know? Obviously I'm pretty excited about seeing some games at Old Trafford, how hard is it to get to Manchester from there (given that I won't have a car)?
thanks!
Motterman
07 Oct 2003, 01:54 PM
It looks like Croughton is in/around Northampton which puts you relatively close to Leicester and Birmingham. That's three EPL clubs close by - Leicester City, Birmingham City and Aston Villa. You can catch a rail from Birmingham to Manchester on match days. Although, you are closer to London than Manchester as well from the looks of it...
Ticles
07 Oct 2003, 02:19 PM
I can't say I've ever heard of the place, but getting to manchester shouldn't be a problem, theres an extensive train network over here... unless your town is out in the sticks, it shouldn't be any trouble getting about. And if you're living near birmingham, not having a car is a very good thing... that place is the absolute worst for huge traffic jams
Ferris
07 Oct 2003, 03:12 PM
Yeah, thanks for the info!
Looks like its super small, was just hoping someone had been through the area and could tell me a little of what it is like (that I can't find on the internet). Definitely going to start looking for Manchester tickets....I wonder if they play Leicester, Birmingham, or Aston Villa after March....
Motterman
07 Oct 2003, 04:27 PM
Originally posted by Ferris Beuler
I wonder if they play Leicester, Birmingham, or Aston Villa after March....
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/fixtures/default.stm
Birmingham - April 10
Villa - May 15 - Last game of the season
Those are the league matches, but also remember that some games are re-scheduled for when FA Cup play interferes as well as Champs League and Carling Cup fixtures as well, so pay attention!
Lancashire Lad
07 Oct 2003, 05:19 PM
Originally posted by Motterman
You can catch a rail from Birmingham to Manchester on match days.
Are you serious! Do you know the state of our railways!
:D