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       #Post#: 52528--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Brighton v Palace
   DIR By: mauricelapin
       Date: September 8, 2022, 7:04 am
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       --- Quote from: ajb95 link ---
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       > SHouldn't have built a ground so far outside town....?
       >
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       It isn't that far from town, and was the only viable location
       after exhaustive considerations of other sites. The main problem
       is that too much is relied on Falmer station (far from the most
       significant one on the Southern Railway). When the trains are
       running as per normal schedule, getting from Brighton (or Lewes)
       to Falmer is straightforward, and the trains are not over-full
       on the outward journey because those attending the AMEX tend to
       stagger their arrival times. However, at the end of matches,
       most will wish to return to Brighton, and this leads to massive
       congestion. Crystal Palace fans wishing to return to Croydon -
       almost inevitably via Brighton - are an additional problem in
       any event.
       #Post#: 52536--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Brighton v Palace
   DIR By: TheThingFromLewes
       Date: September 8, 2022, 11:02 am
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       --- Quote from: mauricelapin link ---
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       > [quote author=ajb95 link=topic=3965.msg52525#msg52525
       date=1662633662]
       > SHouldn't have built a ground so far outside town....?
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       It isn't that far from town, and was the only viable location
       after exhaustive considerations of other sites. The main problem
       is that too much is relied on Falmer station (far from the most
       significant one on the Southern Railway). When the trains are
       running as per normal schedule, getting from Brighton (or Lewes)
       to Falmer is straightforward, and the trains are not over-full
       on the outward journey because those attending the AMEX tend to
       stagger their arrival times. However, at the end of matches,
       most will wish to return to Brighton, and this leads to massive
       congestion. Crystal Palace fans wishing to return to Croydon -
       almost inevitably via Brighton - are an additional problem in
       any event.
       [/quote]
       Having worked in Lewes when there has been a match between these
       two sides, a lot of palace fans go via Lewes on the Eastbourne
       train to Falmer and avoid Brighton. This helps with some
       segregation however it can be a nightmare to police.
       #Post#: 52550--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Brighton v Palace
   DIR By: ajb95
       Date: September 8, 2022, 5:37 pm
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       --- Quote from: mauricelapin link ---
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       > [quote author=ajb95 link=topic=3965.msg52525#msg52525
       date=1662633662]
       > SHouldn't have built a ground so far outside town....?
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       It isn't that far from town, and was the only viable location
       after exhaustive considerations of other sites. The main problem
       is that too much is relied on Falmer station (far from the most
       significant one on the Southern Railway). When the trains are
       running as per normal schedule, getting from Brighton (or Lewes)
       to Falmer is straightforward, and the trains are not over-full
       on the outward journey because those attending the AMEX tend to
       stagger their arrival times. However, at the end of matches,
       most will wish to return to Brighton, and this leads to massive
       congestion. Crystal Palace fans wishing to return to Croydon -
       almost inevitably via Brighton - are an additional problem in
       any event.
       [/quote]
       Appreciate that but I’ve been to the Amex and it was in the
       middle of nowhere. It was absolutely horrendous getting to and
       from the ground
       #Post#: 52569--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Brighton v Palace
   DIR By: Acme Thunderer
       Date: September 9, 2022, 6:01 am
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       Now that the rail strikes have been called off, can we assume
       that the game will be reinstated? Act in haste.....
       #Post#: 52570--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Brighton v Palace
   DIR By: bmb
       Date: September 9, 2022, 6:31 am
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       --- Quote from: Acme Thunderer link ---
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       > Now that the rail strikes have been called off, can we assume
       that the game will be reinstated? Act in haste.....
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       Probably not because it's highly likely all games that weekend
       will also be postponed due the Queen's funeral.
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