Just back...

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What it's like going Albion away?

Tempted to give it a crack with the lad (12) but wondering what the bus is like / whether it's better to drive. I assume it's a more hardend fan than normal / noiser.

he plays football on Saturdays so might not be until Blackburn but it would be good to give it a go.

Jump on the earliest train of the day, take as many cans as you think you'll be able to drink during the journey time, hit the pubs when you get there, go to the match, sleep through that, hit some more pubs after the match, jump on the last train that will get you home, take as many cans as you think you'll be able to drink during the journey time. Job's a good 'un.

With a lad in tow perhaps look for somewhere to eat before the game instead. Do your research beforehand so you know where all the establishments are (and the route to the ground    ).

The supporters coaches are fine. Normally quite quiet. Try and book on one of the higher coach numbers so there'd be less chance of all the seats having been sold / taken when you board. Get on the coach about half an hour before it's scheduled departure time to make sure you and your lad can get seats together. Might sound obvious but those will be your seats going back as well (just in case somebody is sitting in them when you get back on for the return journey).

The coaches usually arrive early so think about how you are going to spend your time pre-match.

One final thing, don't expect to sit during the match and kick out anybody who is in your seat. Oh, and sing your lungs out. The both of you.