Re: Sale v Harlequins on-line sources 2015 04 25 @ 1400
iBozz
27 April, 2015 14:40
The reason that Sale supporters often leave just before No Side is to make sure that they can get off the car park at the head of the queue. As you noted, getting off is a nightmare, doubly so if you aren't quick out of the traps!
Others leave because the popular return shuttle to the Trafford Centre, and other shuttles to elsewhere, leave within 15 minutes of No Side so a brisk jog is needed to catch them before they get too full and/or leave.
The somewhat sparse public transport (buses every 30 minutes only) also fill up quickly so, once again, those not quite so nimble of foot need to leave early(ish) and break into a trot to ensure that they can get on the next available service.
Unfortunately, none of the various transport options encourage supporters to stay behind after the game and socialise, thus spending money at the Stadium.
As you may have noticed, the South Stand houses both the Bloody Big Drum and the Choir. Generally, lovers of melodious classical drumming stand with the Choir and lovers of beautiful choral singing tend to stand by the Drum - I can't think why!
I'm glad that you enjoyed the South Stand, but you should have come over to The Drum and introduced yourself. As usual I was standing next to it although, being tone deaf and musically talentless (as is our normal "player"), I don't beat the proverbial out of it.
Next time you come up come over and say Hello.
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