Everton vs Stoke roadtrip - local tips

Bucketo · September 14, 2010

Hey gents,

A friend and I are making a trip over to take in the Everton vs Stoke game on Oct 30th. We are in Canada so it's a bit of a road trip to say the least.

We leave Thursday night, fly overnight and land in Manchester City around 8am on Friday morn. We then head to Liverpool, drop our stuff off at the hotel and then take in Liverpool for the day.

Saturday we take in the Stoke game at Goodison. Take in the pubs after the game and enjoy the night.

Sunday we plan to get up early and head back to Manchester City, drop our stuff at the hotel and then head to Bolton for the Bolton vs Liverpool afternoon match (as Bolton fans of course)

After the game, head back to the hotel, enjoy night in Manchester.

Monday morn, 9am fly back home.

Tuesday. Attempt to get back to work

My friend has been over before. He made it over for Europa home game last year and has been to Liverpool a few times. I haven't been over yet (besides a Wales trip 15 years ago). I'm a new Toffees recruit, being turned on to Everton last year.

So. There are only a couple blanks to fill in that would be great if some one local to the area could help with.

* Getting from Manchester to Liverpool. Train makes sense Friday morn? We aren't in a rush. More time we can spend in Liverpool the better though.
* Things to do Friday aft/night? We're both beer drinkers and are looking forward to drinking real ales.
* Saturday. Any tips for game day? Where to grab a pint / food before the game etc. How about after the game?
* Getting from Liverpool to Manchester. Sunday we will be tight on time as we need to get back to Manchester to drop our stuff off at a hotel and then boot it to Bolton for gametime. Does the train make sense here? Should we book a drive for part or all of it to make sure we don't lose time?
* Any other tips?

I'm 34 and my buddy is 49. No real reason to mention it other than it might factor in to what to do on Friday / at night etc. Safe to say dance clubs would be out hahaha

thanks.

Bucketo

Reidy's Bottle Of Grecian · September 14, 2010

Bit of a treck from l'pool to manc to Bolton mate, with sunday service on the trains as well, there is a hotel adjoined to the Reebok (de vere I think). by car from l'pool to Bolton is about 40 mins, by train on a sunday give yourself 2 maybe 3 hours.

If it were me I'd ditch the idea of bags and just wear the same gear for the duration, Lumberjack shirts, chainsaw boots and hockey tops will just look daft over here anyway.

The Lisbon (L'pool) caters for blokes from out of town looking for a laugh.

Bucketo · September 14, 2010

Well played Reidy's, well played!!!

chicoazul,
Wow! Thanks for the thorough info. I can't wait to go over it with my bud this week as we plan our trip. This helps tremendously. I can't PM you back as I'm a noob on the forums so letting you know here!

I owe you a pint!

Bucketo

Bucketo · October 8, 2010

Hey guys, got our tix yesterday morn. Section PK4, front row. It's gonna be crazy.

So we have an 8hr flight over the big pond. I'm piling the iPad in the backpack and was looking for some recommendations for football-themed movies to bring with us.

I thought Green Street Hooligans was an ok movie even though that lil' hobbit was in it. Any ideas?

thanks

dixie1928 · October 8, 2010

Bucketo said:
Hey guys, got our tix yesterday morn. Section PK4, front row. It's gonna be crazy.

So we have an 8hr flight over the big pond. I'm piling the iPad in the backpack and was looking for some recommendations for football-themed movies to bring with us.

I thought Green Street Hooligans was an ok movie even though that lil' hobbit was in it. Any ideas?

thanks

If you go to The Lisbon, you'll probably end up starring in your own movie.

Dutch Toffee · October 8, 2010

Defo should do the Lisbon mate. I did it on my maiden voyage and found out that the Scouse GOT community resides in there. They'll watch your back. Enjoy the ride. (y)

Bucketo · October 8, 2010

ha well aren't we all comedians. How about we all meet there then, do some hump back watching. Who's in?

bluebloodinmyveins · October 8, 2010

Dutch Toffee said:
Defo should do the Lisbon mate. I did it on my maiden voyage and found out that the Scouse GOT community resides in there. They'll watch your back. Enjoy the ride.

All 2 of them?

Dutch Toffee · October 8, 2010

bluebloodinmyveins said:
All 2 of them?

Nah, was in the time that Marco Barrera is God, still posted on here. GOT was a Scouse stronghold back then.

chicoazul · October 8, 2010

Bucketo said:
ha well aren't we all comedians. How about we all meet there then, do some hump back watching. Who's in?

[Poor language removed] YES.

You have just packed out The Lisbon there mate.

It's an older film but if you're looking for a hoolie film then "ID" is much better.

bluebloodinmyveins · October 8, 2010

Dutch Toffee said:
Nah, was in the time that Marco Barrera is God, still posted on here. GOT was a Scouse stronghold back then.

Now there is more in a pub in Boston than there is in there

Bucketo · November 3, 2010

Hey guys,

Back from our trip over the pond. Damn fine city you have there. chicoazul, thanks for the info. We did plenty of drinking in the bars you sent over and the taxi company was great, driving us around all weekend for flat rates.

Goodison was a great time. So much history in those walls and seats.