Got the Blues in the UK...

[mjtim1]

To all those BF Posters oversees, little help please! Im heading over to London for the next 4 weeks and really struglling to find a place where the game is going to be on!!!

I may be pushing shit up hill, but has anybody got any suggestions that could help me out?

 

[BlueGibbs2011]

Sky (ESPN channel) should be showing it.

They usually show 3 games live each weekend, so finals should fit into that schedule.

Most people have sky or somehing similar over here but must admit the ESPN is an extra addon. If you are staying in a hotel that has sky, then you should be fine.

Other than that, there are usually pubs around that show the game.

 

[Malifice]

PM me mate, in Brugge at the moment, but will be back In London for the game.

I reckon I can help you out

 

[TheStinger]

Yeah, ESPN has been a lifesaver while I have been in Glasgow. The time difference is a killer though, except for night games which start about 10:30am here.

The only problem with trying to see the games at the pubs will be the time difference unless you can find an Aussie friendly pub somewhere.

 

[mjtim1]

Thanks for your help all!! Staying with Family so wont have Sky or ESPN....will just have to suss it all out when I get there as the pubs I have emailed are very non responsive!!

If anybody know of any "Aussie" types pubs that would be an awesome help!

It's on at 4:30am over there, but will be totally worth it!! First trip oversees and all I am thinking of is about the Elimination final - should be a cracker!! (lol is that wrong?)

Not sure what the ticketing situation is either, but would happily give my membership barcode numbers (I have 2 memberships...)to a fellow supporter to secure standing room tickets or something? just PM me!

 

[Dramoth]

Where abouts in London are you going to be staying MJ?

 

[mjtim1]

Where abouts in London are you going to be staying MJ?

Umm West Kensington...? Near Hyde Park and Harrods if that helps!

 

[Dramoth]

Doh... cant help you there... there might be a pub in Sheppards Bush that will do the football.

Also, I have been having a look to see what time the broadcast is on and I cant find a live telecast of the match at all for Sunday...

If this is the case, then you will hear some screaming noise coming from the North of England as I vent my frustration at the stars.

 

[mjtim1]

Doh... cant help you there... there might be a pub in Sheppards Bush that will do the football.

Also, I have been having a look to see what time the broadcast is on and I cant find a live telecast of the match at all for Sunday...

If this is the case, then you will hear some screaming noise coming from the North of England as I vent my frustration at the stars.

Yeah thanks mate!!! its the "walkabout" pub in Shepards!!! Have emailed them again, but will call when Im over there!!

Bloody hell, it must be on somewhere you would think!?! Can see a long morning ahead with you an I constantanly glued to the match day thread on BF!!! lol

 

[BowerTower]

Check your inbox buddy. You should be all good now

 

[blueboy25]

To all those BF Posters oversees, little help please! Im heading over to London for the next 4 weeks and really struglling to find a place where the game is going to be on!!!

I may be pushing shit up hill, but has anybody got any suggestions that could help me out?

If you bump into a bloke in his 60's in a Carlton shirt this weekend around the kensington area that will be my old man who is over in Europe for 8 weeks and happens to be staying in kensington for this week.

 

[aic-poppy]

Sheppards Bush Walkabout usually show the night games live. The day games are more difficult due to time difference but they do show replays on the same day.

 

[The Coach]

I am still over here and all we are getting at this stage is Hawthorn and Geelong live on Sky.

 

[Chap_25]

Hey MJ, I'm currently living in West Kensington and I'm getting Sky installed tomorrow but unfortunately i'll be in Bodrum, Turkey as of Thursday and I'll miss the game. As for your situation the best way for you to watch the footy is to go to a bar in Shephards bush called 'The Walk About' (it's an aussie bar), they should have ESPN and should have the footy on. It would start about 5 or 6am UK time.

By god i've been so nervous about this week, I bloody hope we smash em.

WABLUES now becomes UKBLUES..

GO THE BAGGERS!!!

 

[Gynomite]

Temple Walkabout - only Walkabout listed to have it live....
Sunday 5.15am 11/09

On the Thames, Postcode WC2R 2PH (google it)
Might have to night bus it as the tube won't be running that early.

Hope this helps

 

[Max Pepsi]

I am still over here and all we are getting at this stage is Hawthorn and Geelong live on Sky.

Here in Dublin, ESPN only seem to be showing the Friday game. nothing listed for Sat or Sun.

 

[Dramoth]

Here in Dublin, ESPN only seem to be showing the Friday game. nothing listed for Sat or Sun.

Thats what I am seeing as well

if thats the case, I might have to head down to London to the temple walkie to see the game

 

[hawkman]

I'm guessing liveafl.tv would be showing it. Only showing that they have the Collingwood game currently but check closer to the game

 

[mjtim1]

Temple Walkabout - only Walkabout listed to have it live....
Sunday 5.15am 11/09

On the Thames, Postcode WC2R 2PH (google it)
Might have to night bus it as the tube won't be running that early.

Hope this helps

Helps for sure mate!! Thanks heaps!! If your heading there, let me know and I will shout you a beer!

Cheers!

 

[mjtim1]

Thx everyone for your replies!! Im melting in Singapore at the moment but will keep you posted once in the UK if I find any other places showing it!!

 

[Gynomite]

Helps for sure mate!! Thanks heaps!! If your heading there, let me know and I will shout you a beer!

Cheers!

No probs mate. Not sure my plans yet, depends on how big Sat night is...

Since I posted they have added Shepherds Bush and Covent Garden Walkies. More choice. Shepherds Bush is nearer you, go there - W12 8QE

 

[Onlyanopinion]

Hey guys, was just searching the AFL.com.au site, and came up with LIVEAFL.com, costs 9 quid for a monthly subscription. Don't know what the quality of the streaming is like, has anyone used this before?

 

[Malifice]

Hey guys, was just searching the AFL.com.au site, and came up with LIVEAFL.com, costs 9 quid for a monthly subscription. Don't know what the quality of the streaming is like, has anyone used this before?

I use it and it's good, but they rarely have the Carlton games on.

Probs due to our FTA coverage this year.

 

[Malifice]

No probs mate. Not sure my plans yet, depends on how big Sat night is...

Since I posted they have added Shepherds Bush and Covent Garden Walkies. More choice. Shepherds Bush is nearer you, go there - W12 8QE

Looks like I'll be at the sheyboo walkies on Sunday morning then.

 

[Dramoth]

Looks like I'll be at the sheyboo walkies on Sunday morning then.

Looks like I might have to come down if I want to watch the match live...

ESPN w***ers arent showing the match unless things change dramatically...