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Title: Wigan Away Information
Post by: SLO@DRFC on August 13, 2015, 11:28:33 am: Hello everyone. Please see below the information I have collected ready for our away trip to Wigan on Sunday.

Wigan Athletic Vs Doncaster Rovers
Sunday 16th August 2015. Kick Off time 12:30

Cash Turnstiles/Pay on the Day
Cash turnstiles will be in operation.

Ticket prices are:
   Adults: £20
   Over 65's: £17
   Under 16's: £10

Travel Information

Post Code: WN5 0UZ

Car Park: Car Park 1

Disabled Parking: If you require a disabled parking space please contact N.Sherratt@dwstadium.com

Car Parking Prices:
   Cars: £5
   Mini Bus: £10
   Coaches: £20

Directions to the stadium:
   Exit M6 at Junction 25. At end of slip road (approx. 1 mile) turn left, sign-posted Wigan    A49. Continue past SainsDoncaster Rovers's and cross the roundabout, 2nd exit. Follow signs for Wigan A49 for 1.2 miles to saddle roundabout. At the Saddle roundabout, take first exit sign-posted Standish A49 into Robin Park Road, driving past the ASDA superstore. Follow signs for DW Stadium.

Directions from train station:
   The train Station is located in the Centre of town just a 5 minute taxi ride or 20 minute walk. Taxi rank is outside station as are the buses, to walk just go under the railway bridge and follow the signs.

Know travel problems.
   There are road works on the main A49 off junction 25 of the M6, please expect delays here, look on @LaticsOfficial or @WiganAthSC for latest information on match day.

Food & Drink
Alcohol available to away fans: Yes

Recommended pubs for visiting fans: The Marquee. Official club bar behind the away end
                 Red Robin (Pub & Food)
                 Frankie & Bennies
                 Pizza Hut

Inside the Stadium: Coke/Diet Coke/Fanta - £1.60
         Coke Zero (bottle), Oasis Summer Fruit - £1.70
         Abbey Well Water - £1.40
         Tea,/Coffee/Hot Chocolate/Bovril - £1.80
         Crisps - £0.90 Herta Hot Dog - £2.60
         Mars Duo/ Snickers Duo, Twix Extra - £1.00
         Tear n Share - Malteasers/Minstrels/Skittles - £2.50
         Pies - £2.30
         Meal Deal 1- Hot drink and a Pie - £3.90
         Meal Deal 2 - Soft Drink and a Hot Dog - £4.00

Smoking Policy: There is a strict no smoking policy within the Stadium and no-one can leave the stadium to smoke

I would like to thank Jason Taylor (Wigan Athletic SLO) for this fantastic information. I hope you all find it useful.
I hope this document is useful to you all. I would like any feedback that you may have.

Thank you
Dean
Title: Re: Wigan Away Information
Post by: 1879Rovers on August 13, 2015, 12:54:09 pm: There is a very nice bar under the away end at Wigan. Last time we were there we was told to go back down there at half time and drink in comfort. You just need to go back to the bottom of the stairs on the way out and the door is to your left. It only had about 10 people in there.
Title: Re: Wigan Away Information
Post by: besty on August 13, 2015, 07:16:14 pm: The roadworks shouldnt cause any delays on a Sunday,causing maybe 15min delays at peak time so no worries here guys! :scarf:
Title: Re: Wigan Away Information
Post by: bobjimwilly on August 14, 2015, 03:57:15 pm: bump
Title: Re: Wigan Away Information
Post by: Askern_reds on August 14, 2015, 04:57:56 pm: how many of us going? the Useual 600 I presume pitty can't get a lot more traveling
Title: Re: Wigan Away Information
Post by: Rovers91 on August 14, 2015, 06:41:19 pm: Quote from: Askern_reds on August 14, 2015, 04:57:56 pm
how many of us going? the Useual 600 I presume pitty can't get a lot more traveling

Would like to think 1000 - 1500 considering its first away game of the season, we took 1400 there a couple of years ago and was a good away day.
Title: Re: Wigan Away Information
Post by: Askern_reds on August 14, 2015, 06:54:21 pm: hope so 91
Title: Re: Wigan Away Information
Post by: Sammy Chung was King on August 15, 2015, 01:29:29 am: The pie capital i suspect a few of our fans will force one or two down, so as not to offend?. :coat:
Title: Re: Wigan Away Information
Post by: besty on August 15, 2015, 02:23:11 pm: The roadworks have been cleared for the weekend so there will be no delays guys/gals.

Drive safely,im walking to a match again,10am breakfast with a beer in town,hoorah!!!!! :scarf:
Title: Re: Wigan Away Information
Post by: the vicar on August 15, 2015, 03:31:08 pm: Quote from: Askern_reds on August 14, 2015, 04:57:56 pm
how many of us going? the Useual 600 I presume pitty can't get a lot more traveling
see you there askern mate
Title: Re: Wigan Away Information
Post by: graingrover on August 15, 2015, 03:40:11 pm: by the way ... thanks Deano!
Title: Re: Wigan Away Information
Post by: Askern_reds on August 15, 2015, 08:17:14 pm: anyone no how long it'll take in car never been to wigan ground
Title: Re: Wigan Away Information
Post by: RobTheRover on August 15, 2015, 11:07:13 pm: About 90 mins from donny
Title: Re: Wigan Away Information
Post by: Askern_reds on August 15, 2015, 11:15:03 pm: Quote from: RobTheRover on August 15, 2015, 11:07:13 pm
About 90 mins from donny
cheers