Everton v Palace - Wednesday 12th September 2001
Everton v Palace
Wednesday 12th September 2001
Kick off – 8pm
Worthington Cup – 2nd Round
Ground Name: Goodison Park
Capacity: 40,260 (all seated)
Address: Goodison Road, Liverpool, L4 4EL
Main Telephone No: 0151-330-2200
Ticket Office: 0151-330-2300
Fax No: 0151-286-9112
Away fans are located in one corner of the two tiered, Bullens Road Stand, which is at the side of the pitch. Up to 2,600 away fans can be accommodated. If you can, try to get tickets for the Upper Tier, as the view from the lower tier can be quite poor. In the rear of the lower tier there are a number of supporting pillars that can hinder your view, the seating is of the old wooden type and the gap between rows is tight. The front of the lower tier is a lot better having newer seats and no supporting pillars to contend with. The facilities within the stand are basic and it is really showing its age. However, Away fans can really generate some noise from this stand, which makes for a great atmosphere.
TICKET PRICES:
***********
10.00 for adults & 5.00 for consessions
DISABLED FACILITES
********************
There are 19 wheelchair spaces in front of the Bullens Road stand where the visiting supporters are situated. 6 of the 19 spaces also belong to Everton season ticket holders and the remaining 13 wheelchair spaces are given to the visiting disabled supporters. There is a disabled toilet within that area of the Bullens Road stand just underneath the Giant Screen. There are more facilities underneath the adjacent Park End stand where you will find facilities for Betting, Souvenir stalls, Programme sellers, Food kiosks, and more disabled toilets, plus multiple Television sets to watch TV Everton. Wheelchair access to these facilities are via two blue doors one at each end of the Park End stand and then down a small ramp. There is limited parking in the nearby streets and in the Stanley Park car park. For Blind supporters there are 8 spaces in the main stand with commentary.
TRAVEL
*****
PALACE COACHES:
Depart from Holmesdale Road at 12 noon
Prices 20.75 for season ticket holders and members, 17.25 for gold upgrade season ticket holders and 23.00 for all guests
BY CAR
From the North & South:
From the M6, exit at junction 26 onto the M58 and continue until the end. At the gyratory, go left to join the M57 Junction 7. Exit the M57 at Junction 4 to turn right into Lancashire Road (A580). Follow the road, across Queen’s Drive, into Walton Lane. Goodison Road is less than a mile along, on the right.
Alternative Route from North:
From the M6, exit at Junction 26 onto the M58 and continue to the end. At the gyratory system, go a quarter way around, turning left onto the A59 Ormskirk Road. Continue along as the road becomes Rice Lane, and over the roundabout into County Road. Three quarters of a mile along County Road, turn left into Spellow Lane, and then left into Goodison Road. Goodison Park is on the right.
Alternative route from the South:
From the M6 exit at Junction 21a onto the M62 to Liverpool. Follow to the end of the motorway and turn right onto the A5058 Queen’s Drive. After 41/2 miles, at the roundabout junction with the A56, turn left into County Road. Three quarters of a mile along County Road, turn left into Spellow Lane, and then left into Goodison Road. Goodison Park is on the right.
From the East:
From the M62, exit Junction 6 onto the M57, signposted Southport, to Junction7. Then same as for North.
From the West:
From the M53, continue to Wallasey and follow Liverpool via the Kingsway Mersey Tunnel. Turn left at the end into Scotland Road, taking the right fork to the A58 Kirkdale Road
PARKING
Either park at Anfield or if you arrive early enough there is some street parking to be had around Walton Road. Car parking is available in Anfield Road and sometimes in the streets adjacent to the stadium.
The Stanley Car Park has 1,000 spaces costs 2.00 and is very secure.
BY TRAIN
The main railway station in Liverpool is Lime Street which is over three miles from the ground and is really too far to walk, so jump in a taxi. Kirkdale station is the closest to the ground, but unfortunately it is not served directly by trains from Lime Street.
You can switch to Liverpool Central Station – a 5 minute walk away, and catch a Merseyrail Northern Line train to Kirkdale. To get to the ground from Kirkdale – go up the steps and turn right – straight across crossroads by the Melrose Abbey Pub into Westminster Road. After nearly ½ a mile at t-junction in front of the Grand National pub turn left into Barlow Lane. At crossroads by Royal Oak go straight on into Spellow Lane.
Taxi’s from the station cost about 3.50.
BUSES
Buses from the city centre 19 (runs from Queen’s Square opposite station – along Walton Lane – every 20 minutes at night), 20, F1, F9, F2, 30
WHERE TO DRINK
*****************
Anfield Hotel
To find this pub, walk up to Walton Road (the A580 dual carriageway) from the ground. Turn left and take a ten minute walk down Walton Road, passing Walton police station. As you go under a bridge the pub is a short distance down the next road on your left.
The city centre is usually the best bet for a pre-match drink, There are hundreds of pubs available ranging from designer types to real-ale and saw dust bars. The pubs nearest to Lime Street Station are best avoided with the exception of the big-House (the Vines) next to the Adelphi which is worth a visit.
Nearer Goodison 'The Hermitage' on Queens Drive is also ok
'Pubs on Walton Lane are suggested
The Spellow and Wilmslow outside Goodison are recommended
The Winslow was in fact recommended to us by an everton fan for our match against Liverpool last season and many palace supporters went there prior to or after the game. They have Numerous Large TV's plus one Large Screen, Hot and Cold food is available (if you hungry order a cattleman's) and for the more talented fans there is a Pool table. The Winslow is situated next to Goodison opposite the Players entrance on Goodison Rd.”
The Landlady says that Children will be more than welcome so long as they are not running around. For all those really into footie history the Winslow has some great original photo's dating back from the 1890's.
The Arkles – 77 Anfield Road – the main away pub for Liverpool games is also popular for Everton games too. Sandwiches, big screen TV, open all day.
The Stanley Park – Langham Street. Large football friendly pub close to the ground. Sandwiches, families welcome, pool, darts, TV, open all day.
The only pub that away fans should avoid is The Royal Oak
'Away fans are always made welcome in the Netley (which is where the internet Evertonians drink) which is easy to get to. To find the pub, walk to the Everton Megastore at one corner of the ground and then go down the road that runs between the Megastore and the Stanley Park. At the bottom of the road on the right hand side, you will come to the Netley. Don't be discouraged by the outward appearance of the place. It may look a dive, in fact it IS a dive, bit it's a very friendly place, and you'll be made welcome there'.
Inside the ground – Australian White Wine is listed as available, as well as canned beer & lager
FOOD
******
Next to the ground is the Goodison Supper Bar which does traditional fish & chips & Dino’s which does burgers & kebabs as well as pizzas. County Road nearby offers the usual Macdonalds, KFC etc.
Inside the ground – good variety on the menu.
For anyone thinking of staying in Liverpool again!
There are a number of B&B's in Mount Pleasant St, which is
approximately 800 yards from Lime Street.
25.00 for a
Single at the Regent Hotel 4-8 Mount Pleasant St. (0151) 709 1514.
Marie & Tony'S
98, Edge Lane Edge Hill
Liverpool Merseyside L7 1QZ
Tel: 0151 263 2882
Conifers Guest House
207, Higher Rd Halewood
Liverpool Merseyside L26 1UN
Tel: 0151 475 3561
Eve's Guest House
101, Orrell Lane Orrell Park
Liverpool Merseyside L9 8BL
Tel: 0151 474 8000
Orchard Dell Cottage
In The Park, High St Hale Village
Liverpool Merseyside L24 4AE
Tel: 0151 425 4211
Blenheim Lodge
37, Aigburth Drive
Liverpool Merseyside L17 4JE
Tel: 0151 727 7380
Woodlands Private Guest House
10, Haigh Rd Waterloo Park
Liverpool Merseyside L22 3XP
Tel: 0151 920 5373
Island Home Hotel
4-6, Hill St Toxteth
Liverpool Merseyside L8 5SA
Tel: 0151 708 9964
Dolby Hotel
36-42 Chaloner street, Liverpool L3 4DE. Tel. 0151 708 7272 Fax. 0151 708 7266
A continental style hotel offering a set price per room which represents good value for money, especially for families, situated close to the Albert Dock (Sister hotel of one some of us stayed in Manchester – which we found to be pretty good)
Feathers Hotel
119-125 Mount Pleasant, Liverpool L3 5TF. Tel. 0151 709 9655 Fax. 0151 709 3838
Award winning hotel located close to the city centre. Offering a cosy bar and an excellent cooked breakfast - eat as much as you like, self service! More expensive than the Dolby.
Campanile Hotel
Wapping and Chaloner Street, Liverpool L3 4AJ. Tel. 0151 709 8104 Fax. 0151 709 8725
Very similar to the Dolby Hotel (adjacent). Modern, offering a Bistro
Gladstone Hotel
Lord Nelson Street, Liverpool L3 5QB. Tel. 0870 4009053 Fax. 0151 707 0352
Situated right next to Lime Street Railyway station and in the centre of the city. Lounge, bar and restaurant. More expensive than the Dolby and Campanile but not really worth it.
Liverpool Moat House
Paradise Street, Liverpool L1 8JD. Tel. 0151 471 9988 Fax. 0151 709 2706
Centrally located, lovely cooked breakfast (help yourself), bar, restaurant, pool. Pricey but enquire about special offers.
Adelphi Hotel
2 mins from Lime Street Station
Many Palace fans have stayed here for previous games against Liverpool / Tranmere – with mixed reactions!
Firstly, a club - The Blue Angel on Seel St. £1 to get in £1 a drink all night
(or it was a few months ago). Not as trendy as some clubs in Liverpool, plays a mix of current chart music and old classics from the likes of James, Stone Roses etc.
Secondly a curry house - the UNI on Renshaw street, good food, although slightly
more expensive than average, stays open late (as do most places in Liverpool)
good for post-club grub.
All information is correct to the best of my knowledge!!
|
