Anyone up for a pre-match Gangway F meet-up on Saturday. I'm off to a pub (in town prob) pre-match to watch Chelsea-Spurs and will head to Brammall Lane after.

Let me know if you're up for it.

Depends on when my eldest decides to get to the match. She's in the 13 year old "Don't mind/care" phase at the moment. Where are you thinking of? We usually go to either the Cricketers or sometimes the Sheaf.

Both bastions of tolerance ..........

Depends on when my eldest decides to get to the match. She's in the 13 year old "Don't mind/care" phase at the moment. Where are you thinking of? We usually go to either the Cricketers or sometimes the Sheaf.

Both bastions of tolerance ..........As far as I remember (only been in there a few times), the Sheaf doesn't show live matches. Does The Cricketers? I've never actually been in there on a matchday.

My usual pre-match pubs are either The Lescar (it's on my way) or The Old Monk.

where are you lot seated, im probably going to be late to the game, but will give you a nod if i see you

As far as I remember (only been in there a few times), the Sheaf doesn't show live matches. Does The Cricketers? I've never actually been in there on a matchday.

My usual pre-match pubs are either The Lescar (it's on my way) or The Old Monk.

The Cricketers certainly doesn't, but I'll check about the Sheaf. It always used to have late matches on, but before a home match, it was Sky Sports News .......

The Cricketers certainly doesn't, but I'll check about the Sheaf. It always used to have late matches on, but before a home match, it was Sky Sports News .......

Which Sheaf do you mean, guys? The real ale pub 'View' or the one on Bramall Lane? The 'Sheaf View' doesn't have it, man - they don't have TVs in there. A proper drinking pub - that's why I love it so much [hic] ;)

i'm up for this.. The old monk in town is possibly best place to meet, then you can eat and drink whilst in the security of a blades pub

i'm up for this.. The old monk in town is possibly best place to meet, then you can eat and drink whilst in the security of a blades pub

Aside from the footy has anyone watched any of the Cricket World Cup in the Monk yet? Have they had the sound on??

It's a bugger trying to find somewhere that does it & the Walkabout is just pants if its empty.

Isn't Chelsea v Tottenham on pay per view, not "normal" Sky?

Just thinking that if it is not all pubs show those.

When you say Gangway F, is that short for all those who go the the lane, and leave half way through the first half shouting 'Gangway - flamin had enough of this rubbish, I'm crawlin back int' woodwork before we g' darn'

Which Sheaf do you mean, guys? The real ale pub 'View' or the one on Bramall Lane? The 'Sheaf View' doesn't have it, man - they don't have TVs in there. A proper drinking pub - that's why I love it so much [hic] ;)

The one on Bramall Lane. The Sheaf View ........ mmmmmmm .......... beeeeeeeeerrrrrrrrrrrrr ................

Aside from the footy has anyone watched any of the Cricket World Cup in the Monk yet? Have they had the sound on??

It's a bugger trying to find somewhere that does it & the Walkabout is just pants if its empty.

The Pump will probably have it on, unless there's football on ........ even then, it may still keep the cricket on.

Jazzy, I believe they will have sound on yes for cricket, but can't say 100%..... shall we see :D

Any news about the Sheaf yet hippy?

If that's showing it, then I'll go there cos it's closest to the ground. Otherwise I'll be in The Old Monk.

The Pump will probably have it on, unless there's football on ........ even then, it may still keep the cricket on.

The pump has shut. It's going to be knocked down as part of the moor redevelopment

The pump has shut. It's going to be knocked down as part of the moor redevelopment
Correct, it has. Thats where we used to go :(

We've discovered The Roebuck has draught Budweiser now though so I reckon thats going to be our new watering hole before and after matches now.

We normally go in the Star Wars Bar (aka Moorfoot Tavern) after the match for a couple aswell.

Any news about the Sheaf yet hippy?

If that's showing it, then I'll go there cos it's closest to the ground. Otherwise I'll be in The Old Monk.

I'm sure the Sheaf House will have it on, but it gets a bit jammed. I only go in the tap room in the Cricketers now, but I don't think they have Sky now (may be wrong). Having said that, my mates (other Gangway F followers) will probably imbibe in the Sheaf anyway ......

The pump has shut. It's going to be knocked down as part of the moor redevelopment

BALLY HELL! I know the old landlord took over the Sportsman, but I didn't think yet another of Sheffield's few city centre 'pub' type pubs had gone?

I'm sure the Sheaf House will have it on, but it gets a bit jammed. I only go in the tap room in the Cricketers now, but I don't think they have Sky now (may be wrong). Having said that, my mates (other Gangway F followers) will probably imbibe in the Sheaf anyway ......I'll head to the Sheaf for about midday tommorow, or at least that's the plan. If it's showing, then I'll stop in there. If you happen to be in and see a mid-twenties bloke who probably looks like he needs a shave staring at the footy, come and say hi.

Well, I'm aiming to be in the Cricks earlyish before the Cockneys' match, and then trundle up to the Sheaf to meet my Dronny mates. Managed to get outside the Sheaf after the match last week, but didn't make the early doors.

If you see a bloke with long hair, and a long beard, it's probably me ........ especially if perched at the top of Gangway F .........

I quite fancied a few before the match as I'm told it's gonna 24 degrees on Sat. A few beers outside the Golden Lion was sounding beaut, until I found out I'm working. :(:gag:

I shall look out for you all on GangwayF. Can't miss me, lanky streak of pi$$, sat half way down, and always wander down the steps 5 mins after kickoff. I've not seen one kick off this season apart from Liverpool :confused: :loopy:

I refuse to see kick off, as it's bad luck. Even if I'm in the ground (cos I'm usually in a minute late), I stand behind the Kop, or turn my back on the pitch.

Not that we're superstitious creatures at all.

I once heard the award of a penalty (v Birmingham, first match of the season about 95 - result 4-4), be blamed on the removal of a hat.

This season, I clearly have eyes in the back of my head.

I refuse to see kick off, as it's bad luck. Even if I'm in the ground (cos I'm usually in a minute late), I stand behind the Kop, or turn my back on the pitch.

Not that we're superstitious creatures at all.

I once heard the award of a penalty (v Birmingham, first match of the season about 95 - result 4-4), be blamed on the removal of a hat.

This season, I clearly have eyes in the back of my head.

Not that we're superstitious creatures at all. :hihi:

I'm not as bad now (although I still do the missing the kick off), but when I was younger it was:

'lucky route to the ground'
'lucky pre match pi$$'
'lucky pi$$ just before half time when you're guaranteed to miss a goal'
'lucky boxer shorts'
'lucky programme seller'

:hihi::loopy:

I'm still seething at my 'lucky pi$$' at Wembley when I missed our only goal against the Wendies:rolleyes: , I think we lost cause I couldn't take my 'lucky route to the ground'

(awaits wendies posts, I'm aware that Jazzy is subscribed to this thread:hihi:)

Here's one for ya (going into Whitesnake mode)!

Paraphrased monologue off the Kop from the days of Hoddle being in charge of England .........

"Hoddle ...... what's that all about? Mind wobbler for the squad ....... interfering with their thoughts ......... what about football ........ faith healer ......... witch doctor ........ voodoo by another name ........ WHERE'S JOHN? HE'S NOT IN HIS SEAT! WE'LL NEVER GET A CHANCE FROM THIS CORNER NOW! I'VE FORGOTTEN MY SCARF, AND PETE HAS NO PURPLE SOCKS ON, THE ONES FROM HALIFAX AWAY! He were t'only one in t'ground to miss their goal. ........... SEE! I TELLED YER THEY'D SCORE ............"

Some bloody voodoo.

Here's one for ya (going into Whitesnake mode)!

Paraphrased monologue off the Kop from the days of Hoddle being in charge of England .........

"Hoddle ...... what's that all about? Mind wobbler for the squad ....... interfering with their thoughts ......... what about football ........ faith healer ......... witch doctor ........ voodoo by another name ........ WHERE'S JOHN? HE'S NOT IN HIS SEAT! WE'LL NEVER GET A CHANCE FROM THIS CORNER NOW! I'VE FORGOTTEN MY SCARF, AND PETE HAS NO PURPLE SOCKS ON, THE ONES FROM HALIFAX AWAY! He were t'only one in t'ground to miss their goal. ........... SEE! I TELLED YER THEY'D SCORE ............"

Some bloody voodoo.

:hihi: :hihi: :hihi: :hihi:

You know it's true .......... I've been in bladder scorching pain at away matches so that we didn't concede before halftime ....... but I think that pain has been felt by many others too ..........

I'm gangway E, does that stop me from being on here :huh:

I'm gangway E, does that stop me from being on here :huh:

GERRRRRAAAAAAAARRRRRF OUR LAAAAAAAAAAAAAAND :D

GERRRRRAAAAAAAARRRRRF OUR LAAAAAAAAAAAAAAND :D

Gangway F snobbery :hihi:

Gangway F snobbery :hihi:

:hihi: :hihi:

You could pretend.

Stride graciously and convincingly down Gangway F.....:suspect: then uproot an entire row to get to your side:hihi:

Dot, gracious strides and football dont exactly go together if you know what I mean - more likely to be a stagger and stumble after a bit of pre match entertainment !!!

Dot, gracious strides and football dont exactly go together if you know what I mean - more likely to be a stagger and stumble after a bit of pre match entertainment !!!

In which case you're an honorary member already :hihi: