Arsenal v West Bromwich Albion
Saturday, August 16
Kick off: 12.45pm GMT

OK lads we've got an early kick off for our first game of the season. So who's going to be down the Pig to watch it? It would be Ideal if we could all get down there.
Post a message below if your gonna make it and we'll make up the details as we go along

Been speaking to Chrisl about this. He was planing a BBQ at his place for that night. So he's throwing the invite out to all Queensland Gooners who want to come. He's based in the Glasshouse Mountains with plenty of room to pitch a few tents if need be. Anyone wanting more details just PM Chris and he'll fill you in.

P.s bring your drinking boots

Will be at the Pig N Whistle on Riverside(Eagle St) for the game and to meet any of the new/old members that can't make it up to Chris's place.

goonermick wrote:Will be at the Pig N Whistle on Riverside(Eagle St) for the game and to meet any of the new/old members that can't make it up to Chris's place.

Pig sounds good mate.. Rick said he is up for it.. will finalise over the next couple of weeks but if not reckon we should have a meet with the Sunny crew too asap.. timings havent been too kind to us from memory?!?

goonerphill wrote:Been speaking to Chrisl about this. He was planing a BBQ at his place for that night. So he's throwing the invite out to all Queensland Gooners who want to come. He's based in the Glasshouse Mountains with plenty of room to pitch a few tents if need be. Anyone wanting more details just PM Chris and he'll fill you in.

P.s bring your drinking boots

pity you couldnt stick with your original thought mate.. the WBA game is ideal time wise..

I must say I personally think that getting together at the Pig is what we should be doing. Ideal opportunity to get a lot of us together and make plans for the season ahead. Also means we are on the spot to talk to other Gooners there and let them know about the club.

Chris was planning a BBQ before our game was made the early kick off. There are a few of the lads on the team he coaches that are keen to watch the games with us. As they are under 18 coming down to Brisbane is not an option for them. Though I'm sure if the majority are going to be at the Pig he'll try to pull out all the stops to be there and that the under 18's will understand.

For those who are interested we are looking at going for a curry prior to the match. There is a curry house at south bank that has big raps on it so maybe dinner from 7-8? then a gooner march down the mall to the Pig n Whistle

Who's in? just post in the poll and let us know your numbers so we can get a booking going.
Need to know as early as poss to get the numbers for the booking.

mick,
can you put a couple of us up for the night if we come down...

chrisl wrote:mick,
can you put a couple of us up for the night if we come down...

Yeah mate should have room for 3. Maybe even a 4th.

hey lads.
the meet for the WBA game at the pig sounds definatly do-able. i am meant to be working til midnight that night but am going to try and swap the shift or finnish earlier. either way i won't be able to get to the curry but will meet up at the pub. phil i broke my old phone so dont have your number anymore. can you email it through when you get a chance?

cheers

Chris how you doing mate? Been meaning to ring you but seem to be busy doing very little and never got round to it

I'm planning to send out some emails tonight, I'm on the case.

sounds as though its all coming together for the opening match.. which hotel/accom do you normally book for these games? Remember Arj telling me there was accomodation close by?!? Me and Rick are going to be there atm.. Simon is travelling..

We just look at www.wotif.com a couple of weeks before we go and pick the cheapest room closest to the pub.

goonermick wrote:

chrisl wrote:mick,
can you put a couple of us up for the night if we come down...

Yeah mate should have room for 3. Maybe even a 4th.

Hey mate will probs be me phil corey and jason is that cool jason can sleep in the garden after a few Jagerbombs anyway

chrisl wrote:Hey mate will probs be me phil corey and jason is that cool jason can sleep in the garden after a few Jagerbombs anyway

Yeah mate not a prob. But Jason isn't taking my usual sleeping spot after a few to many

just joined the club, so looking forward to start of new season and getting to watch as many games as poss.
Anyone know if any the preseason friendlies being shown anymore? as I hear that Barnet game is on Setanta back in UK.

Hey Paul,

Just looked on setanta and it's not shown in Oz. The Amsterdam touno is being shown around 8/9/10 of August.

Ok we've got another one in for the curry so that makes 5

Make that 6

goonerphill wrote:Make that 6

Nice work Phill

Plus Jas and Cody make 8..

Have heard a few good reports about a curry house at west end, the Punjabi palace. We can trek it down through the mall to the pig afterwards from there.
Sound good to everyone?

me and Rick are definates now mate.. so book us in for the Curry too and email me the details and times etc.. looking forward to it..

goonermick wrote:Have heard a few good reports about a curry house at west end, the Punjabi palace. We can trek it down through the mall to the pig afterwards from there.
Sound good to everyone?

Sorry mate thought I'd replied already.
Yeah sounds good mate, as your the man on the spot happy to go with what you think best.

Gave them a call and booked a table for that night with enough room for any more that come along.

7pm booking. http://www.punjabipalace.com.au/

It's about a 5 min walk from south Brisbane station for those coming by train.

Looking forward to that curry mate.. how many we expecting? me and Rick are stopping at his bro-in-laws, dont know where in Bris.. but we'll be up for a biggie, the game KO's at 9.45pm doesnt it?

At this point we have around 8 of us. Yeah as far as i know it's 9:45ko

I'm in if that's sweet. I skimmed through all the replies but what's the final plan for the night? I'm keen to hit the Pig for a few drinks although I do have a broken foot at the moment and am on crutches!!!

I will also be promoting this on my blog (http://arsenalfcblog.com) so hopefully I can coax a few more into going to the Pig.

Cheers.

Spanish Fry wrote:I'm in if that's sweet. I skimmed through all the replies but what's the final plan for the night? I'm keen to hit the Pig for a few drinks although I do have a broken foot at the moment and am on crutches!!!

I will also be promoting this on my blog (http://arsenalfcblog.com) so hopefully I can coax a few more into going to the Pig.

Cheers.

Of course its sweet mate. We will all be getting down to the pig at about 8:30 to 9 maybe earlier that night. We are going out to west end for a curry dinner prior, the invite is open for that. We are a welcoming bunch.

goonermick wrote:

Spanish Fry wrote:I'm in if that's sweet. I skimmed through all the replies but what's the final plan for the night? I'm keen to hit the Pig for a few drinks although I do have a broken foot at the moment and am on crutches!!!

I will also be promoting this on my blog (http://arsenalfcblog.com) so hopefully I can coax a few more into going to the Pig.

Cheers.

Of course its sweet mate. We will all be getting down to the pig at about 8:30 to 9 maybe earlier that night. We are going out to west end for a curry dinner prior, the invite is open for that. We are a welcoming bunch.

No worries. I'm pretty sure I've gotta go and watch my boys play soccer that night (mighty UQ) so I don't think I'll be able to get down for dinner - but if things change then I will.

I'll still throw out the invite as well as all the details for other Aussie venues on the blog though.