MaddenPFL 2017 SuperBowl meetup

[Joe]

With @Rigglar not around as much these days, I'm happy to look at doing the organisational legwork if there is sufficient interest

For those who haven't been before, it is Manchester based, normally at the Hard Rock Cafe. It generally costs a tenner which includes reserved seating, a drink and some snacks and has to be paid in advance 

Pretty simple case of beers in a couple of pubs beforehand and then on to the HRC for kickoff. Plenty of hotels around with it being central Manchester

Good chance to meet some fellow coaches and have a bitch about the ones that aren't there  Plus you can enjoy me watching Geno Smith lead the Jets to the promised land 

Just looking for numbers of who's interested at the moment, and for those who were there last year I heard there was some discontent with the HRCs seating arrangements, would you prefer to look elsewhere?

[TopL0ader]

I'd be interested in making my debut. Would have to include Mrs Toploader as it's rare we get out nowadays as a couple. 

 

[Carlos2478]

I should be ok but we have a baby on the way in November so would probably only be me if I am able to attend.

Yeah our seats were not great this year after the ones we have had previously plus the quality of the goody bags has dropped off considerably too.

I don't mind where it is really but as i say i am only a maybe at the moment

Edited July 23, 2016 by Carlos2478

[RainbowDoc]

Myself and Martin are defo going to be there again we've already booked our hotel. Always a great meet up and laugh all the guys look out for each other top stuff

 

[HLR Milo]

I'd like too, but I'm a pookynoodle in real life as well as the internet as Kev and Pac can attend to.

[Aaron]

A little too far from Edinburgh for numerous pints and an out of the blue dolphins superbowl celebration!  Sorry lads.

[ThePacFish]

On 24 July 2016 at 2:39 AM, HLR Milo said:

I'd like too, but I'm a pookynoodle in real life as well as the internet as Kev and Pac can attend to.

Absolute winker to be fair.

On 23 July 2016 at 4:14 PM, Carlos2478 said:

I should be ok but we have a baby on the way in November so would probably only be me if I am able to attend.

Yeah our seats were not great this year after the ones we have had previously plus the quality of the goody bags has dropped off considerably too.

I don't mind where it is really but as i say i am only a maybe at the moment

FFS no point in you coming then Carl!

With regards to venue, lets take it on the road  No reason we have to stick to the HRC or even Manchester. HRC this year was wink compared to other years, it's got more expensive but s**tter. 

In short, name the place and I'll be there  

[Joe]

23 minutes ago, ThePacFish said:

Absolute winker to be fair.

FFS no point in you coming then Carl!

With regards to venue, lets take it on the road  No reason we have to stick to the HRC or even Manchester. HRC this year was wink compared to other years, it's got more expensive but s**tter. 

In short, name the place and I'll be there  

You want it to move, you organise it  

[Riverman]

Manchester pretty much takes out the southerners tbf

[ThePacFish]

20 minutes ago, Riverman said:

Manchester pretty much takes out the southerners tbf

If only there was some sort of national network of trains or roads. Would be a big help. 

[Joe]

21 minutes ago, Riverman said:

Manchester pretty much takes out the southerners tbf

Have to factor in that the likes of Doc come from Glasgow, it's not just England. Manchester is pretty central in that respect

[Riverman]

Stu trolling 

Joe valid point

But my point stands - Manchester takes out the southerners 

[ThePacFish]

6 hours ago, Riverman said:

Stu trolling 

Joe valid point

But my point stands - Manchester takes out the southerners 

Not trolling. If Doc and the likes can make their way half way down the country I reckon southerners can make it up the country. 

You wanted to come up to York for a meet up. It's the same amount of time to get to Manchester. 

[dr_volki]

48 minutes ago, ThePacFish said:

Not trolling. If Doc and the likes can make their way half way down the country I reckon southerners can make it up the country.

You wanted to come up to York for a meet up. It's the same amount of time to get to Manchester.

southerners don't like to travel further north than Watford gap tbh

[Mcmanus]

Manchester is grand

2 hours from London on train

as I say every year I'd be all over it if I wasn't going hippo with the lads  

[Riverman]

How many southern based people go?

[Mcmanus]

prob not many as there are a lot more options to watch the big show in and around London

[Burnzee Boyee]

When this was started a few years back, the original idea was to maybe change venues yearly, however the idea of Manchester being the meet up venue, was in fact due to the centralised location for many of us travelling from either up here or down south. As Stu says, it's not a long journey and for us to travel from Glasgow takes about 3 and a half hours, it's quicker from London, plus I used to travel on the Sunday and back op on the Monday after 3 hours drunken sleep  

[Beyond The Game]

15 hours ago, Riverman said:

Stu trolling 

Joe valid point

But my point stands - Manchester takes out the southerners 

I didn't think you could make these things as you had your Olympics thing on.

[DaBurg864]

Intend to go but need to talk it over with the wife.

She may want to attend as well which means I need to organize child care with the Family since it will be an overnight stay for us.

More to follow...

[DaBurg864]

Also a venue not too far from London would be ideal considering I've never been to your fine country, and would rather not venture too far from the main airport in London.

Edited August 1, 2016 by DaBurg864

[Joe]

1 minute ago, DaBurg864 said:

Also a venue not too far from London would be ideal considering I've never been to your fine country, and would rather not venture too far from the main airport in London.

You're quite welcome, but it will be in Manchester bud

I actually think that would be better for you really  Assuming you're coming in from Germany, there's plenty of flights in to Manchester and it's not on the same scale as London so easier to find your way around etc

[RainbowDoc]

Yep got to say Manchesters been working folks. Most folks can kinda get there with out to much travelling.  We tend to make a weekend of it as there's plenty to do. Also accommodation can usually be found. I say stick with the HRC too as apart from one ok night all the others were great nights. 

[ThePacFish]

14 hours ago, Riverman said:

How many southern based people go?

Don't know why you're even bothering to post in here tbf. You'd only have some half baked excuse to not turn up anyway.

old man's Johnson Bobbins 3rd XI cricket friendly that day chaps sorry!

[Riverman]

43 minutes ago, ThePacFish said:

Don't know why you're even bothering to post in here tbf. You'd only have some half baked excuse to not turn up anyway.

old man's Johnson Bobbins 3rd XI cricket friendly that day chaps sorry!

Guessing as you can't post a sensible answer it's 0

[ThePacFish]

12 minutes ago, Riverman said:

Guessing as you can't post a sensible answer it's 0

Wrong. Carl comes up from the south. You joining us this year then?

[Riverman]

7 hours ago, ThePacFish said:

Wrong. Carl comes up from the south. You joining us this year then?

Carl isn't southern!!!

No, it's too far away!!!

[Joe]

@TopLoader @Carlos2478 @RainbowDoc @HLR Milo @ThePacFish @Burnzee Boyee @DaBurg864

Just an update, I just spoke to HRC just now and they haven't confirmed the details for this years night, but they're going to email me in the next few weeks with an update  

[Beyond The Game]

Mmm... £74 return to Manchester..... will give this a think and negotiate with Mrs BTG.

[RainbowDoc]

Hey Burnzee you going to make it this year?  Martin and I will meet u at Glasgow station again if you are? 

[RainbowDoc]

2 hours ago, Joe said:

@TopLoader @Carlos2478 @RainbowDoc @HLR Milo @ThePacFish @Burnzee Boyee @DaBurg864

Just an update, I just spoke to HRC just now and they haven't confirmed the details for this years night, but they're going to email me in the next few weeks with an update  

Good job Jo keep us posted. 

[HLR Milo]

f**k it, I'll go this year. Wherever it is.

[Burnzee Boyee]

On Tuesday, August 02, 2016 at 6:40 PM, RainbowDoc said:

Hey Burnzee you going to make it this year?  Martin and I will meet u at Glasgow station again if you are? 

thinking about it Mate. what hoe are you and Marty in? the usual one seems to have bumped it's prices up insanely

used to be 35 quid...last I looked was £109

[Carlos2478]

Premier inn is 29.50 at the moment for just Sunday. It's 106 for the Saturday and Sunday night

[Guest]

You can pencil me in. New job means I'm traveling a lot and don't know my calendar yet, but hopefully will be ok

[Joe]

Just an update, details are finalised but the marketing dept don't work on Saturdays so can't find out  

Will ring up on Monday morning and should be able to start taking numbers then

[RainbowDoc]

Great Jo thanks again. Ye would be good to start getting the numbers down to see how many are going

[Joe]

33 minutes ago, RainbowDoc said:

Great Jo thanks again. Ye would be good to start getting the numbers down to see how many are going

I'm gonna multiply how much you pay every time you don't put the E on my name

[Joe]

Essentially, it's exactly the same as last year. £10 each gets us a table, a bottle of bud and nachos at HT, paid in advance

Reckon the best thing is to give a week for everyone to get sorted and pay me, then I will book next Monday morning

So if you're looking to come, you need to send me your £10 deposit before 9am next Monday, PM me for bank details  I obviously won't be booking for anyone who hasn't paid and seats are limited so I don't think it'll work ringing up later on to add more on, ie sort it this week

@TopLoader @Carlos2478 @RainbowDoc @ThePacFish @HLR Milo @DaBurg864 @Burnzee Boyee @Rigglar @MackemJet  @Beyond The Game

[ThePacFish]

Me and @Ramburgers are in  

[StueyH111]

Been considering this for years and my mates Superbowl party has gone steadily down hill the last few years. Let me have a think...

[RainbowDoc]

We want Stu we want Stu!!!!!  

[HLR Milo]

Let me ask my mate if he wants to come as well (Packers fan that some of you met at the Hippodrome)

[StueyH111]

6 minutes ago, RainbowDoc said:

We want Stu we want Stu!!!!!  

For the sake of a tenner, I may just pay the deposit and decide nearer the time.

Love Manchester, went Uni there and proposed to the Mrs there last year so may be able to make some sort of sentimental trip with her around that time and tag it on.

[RamsDan]

I'm toying with the idea, it's either up to Manchester or down to London again  

@Joe do you accept postal orders?

[HLR Milo]

1 minute ago, RamsDan said:

I'm toying with the idea, it's either up to Manchester or down to London again  

@Joe do you accept postal orders?

How old are you mate? 86? Postal orders 

[Joe]

2 minutes ago, RamsDan said:

I'm toying with the idea, it's either up to Manchester or down to London again  

@Joe do you accept postal orders?

For you, I'll accept it in coppers  

[Joe]

FYI hotel wise, the Premier Inn where we've stayed before is £29.50 at the moment 

http://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/hotels/england/greater-manchester/salford/manchester-city-centre-arenaprintworks.html

[Joe]

Oh and @fcumkev9898

[RamsDan]

Just now, HLR Milo said:

How old are you mate? 86? Postal orders 

 It's a joke