Planning a visit to Anfield in Spring 2015

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I am planning to fly from the States to Liverpool in 2015. Trying decide when I should go over. I would like to go sometime between end of March and beginning of May. What game would be the best to see?

March 21st vs Manchester United
April 11th vs Newcastle
May 2nd vs QPR (leaning towards this since my birthday is the 5th)
May 16th vs Crystal Palace

Also, I want to see the city of Liverpool and meet up with some fellow Reds. This will be my first trip to Liverpool and really looking forward to going and see LFC play in their home.

Thank you in advance for all opinions.

Not sure if this is the correct place for this. Mods if it is not correct, please move.

I am planning to fly from the States to Liverpool in 2015. Trying decide when I should go over. I would like to go sometime between end of March and beginning of May. What game would be the best to see?

March 21st vs Manchester United
April 11th vs Newcastle
May 2nd vs QPR (leaning towards this since my birthday is the 5th)
May 16th vs Crystal Palace

Also, I want to see the city of Liverpool and meet up with some fellow Reds. This will be my first trip to Liverpool and really looking forward to going and see LFC play in their home.

Thank you in advance for all opinions.

Got to be United right?

Got to be United right?

Absolutely WAHS, if you're going to come over for a match you may as well go to a big one Hun.  Getting tickets won't be easy though, unless one of our amazing locals come up with the goodies 

Got to be United right?

Don't think we'll win the league that game - probably be against QPR!

After talking to Kenny, I decide to go to the Newcastle game on April 11th so I can go to the Hillsborough Memorial while I am there. Now to get a plane ticket and a ticket to the match. This is going to be one of the best trips I ever take in my life.

After talking to Kenny, I decide to go to the Newcastle game on April 11th so I can go to the Hillsborough Memorial while I am there. Now to get a plane ticket and a ticket to the match. This is going to be one of the best trips I ever take in my life.

Look forward to meeting you hopefully!

Look forward to meeting you hopefully!

I hope to meet up with as many LFCReds members as I can.

After the news of Gerrard leaving the club, I will definitely be going to Liverpool no matter what it takes.

How do I get a ticket for the game? I want to start getting everything in order. I will be purchasing the plane ticket at the end of the month.

I am still going to the game against Newcastle. I was thinking about going to the last game of the season, but think that will be a hard ticket to get since it is the last game Stevie will be playing.

I managed to get tickets for Liverpool vs QPR on 2nd of May. As this is going to be my first visit to Liverpool I could use some information (I believe locals can give me far better tips then any guide):

- accommodation - prefer hostels
- places that must be seen in the city
- good pubs and for the evening some good nightclubs
- pubs before and after game
- places to get good food - would prefer something that is local food not foreign kitchen

Any tip will be appreciated 

What hotels are close to the stadium/city centre? I am hoping to do some sight seeing of Liverpool as well as catch a game. Really hope I can get a ticket to the game. I am going to the LFC vs Newcastle game on April 11th. Will also do a tour of Anfield while I am there. Any other suggestions of things to do or see while there?

I booked the flight to Liverpool. I have a ticket to the memorial service. I will booking a room this week. I have a couple people making contacts with people they know to get me a ticket.

I read a few people on this forum say they were going over from another country and people on the forum stepped up and helped get them a ticket. I am not sure what makes them different than me. Oh well, I am going to keep being me. At this point, I don't even really care if I meet anyone on this forum. I am going to have a great time doing sightseeing and enjoying what the city has to offer.

I booked the flight to Liverpool. I have a ticket to the memorial service. I will booking a room this week. I have a couple people making contacts with people they know to get me a ticket.

I read a few people on this forum say they were going over from another country and people on the forum stepped up and helped get them a ticket. I am not sure what makes them different than me. Oh well, I am going to keep being me. At this point, I don't even really care if I meet anyone on this forum. I am going to have a great time doing sightseeing and enjoying what the city has to offer.

Enjoy Anfield and the great City of Liverpool Firepool ,Carry on as you are there is no need to change yourself for anyone. Come on you REDS someone must be able to get the girl a ticket.

I booked the flight to Liverpool. I have a ticket to the memorial service. I will booking a room this week. I have a couple people making contacts with people they know to get me a ticket.

I read a few people on this forum say they were going over from another country and people on the forum stepped up and helped get them a ticket. I am not sure what makes them different than me. Oh well, I am going to keep being me. At this point, I don't even really care if I meet anyone on this forum. I am going to have a great time doing sightseeing and enjoying what the city has to offer.

Misty has some tickets for this game hun so your Anfield/Liverpool dream will happen.  As for meeting up for the Memorial I'll be going and will probably on my own this year so I'm game 

I read a few people on this forum say they were going over from another country and people on the forum stepped up and helped get them a ticket. I am not sure what makes them different than me. Oh well, I am going to keep being me. At this point, I don't even really care if I meet anyone on this forum. I am going to have a great time doing sightseeing and enjoying what the city has to offer.

Newcastle game isn't for another 5/6 weeks.  I'd imagine people are keeping an ear out - not to mention returns don't become available for a few weeks.  Just an hour ago I heard of another spare for tonight so things always pop up at random times.  Just because people haven't responded immediately in the ticket thread doesn't mean people aren't keeping an ear out.

I didn't get myself a ticket for Newcastle as my wife is due to give birth around that time.  Assuming I get the go ahead I will also be looking for a last minute ticket to get there. Don't panic! Enjoy planning your trip!

I did get a ticket, thanks to Misty. I am looking forward to the game. I also got a ticket to the Hillsborough Memorial service. I am going to do the Anfield tour while I am there. It is going to be a trip of a lifetime.

I did get a ticket, thanks to Misty. I am looking forward to the game. I also got a ticket to the Hillsborough Memorial service. I am going to do the Anfield tour while I am there. It is going to be a trip of a lifetime.

Look forward to meeting you at the Memorial service hun.

One big reason I chose to go this year was I wanted to see Gerrard play at Anfield before he retires. After the incident on Sunday, I will not be able to accomplish this. I have saved for a while to fund this trip and will still enjoy my trip. A little disappointed that I won't see him play though.

My trip is almost here. I met a couple who live in Canada while Liverpool was in Chicago last year. The guy is originally from Liverpool, he contacted his brother to show me around the city while I am there. It is going to be a great trip.

Hope to meet some of the people on the forum at some point on this trip.

How long you here for, you need a guide around this fair city .

Would definitely be nice to put a face to the username.

When do you arrive Firepool?

My trip is almost here. I met a couple who live in Canada while Liverpool was in Chicago last year. The guy is originally from Liverpool, he contacted his brother to show me around the city while I am there. It is going to be a great trip.

Hope to meet some of the people on the forum at some point on this trip.

Wish I had the time get up to Liverpool, but be many a red from here to guide you round Liverpool as well.  Have a great time.

How long you here for, you need a guide around this fair city .

Would definitely be nice to put a face to the username.

When do you arrive Firepool?

I arrive on April 10th in the Morning. I will be there for a week. I am taking a train in the evening of April 15th after the Memorial Service to London. It would be great to meet up to put a face to the username and see parts of the city of the beaten path.

One big reason I chose to go this year was I wanted to see Gerrard play at Anfield before he retires. After the incident on Sunday, I will not be able to accomplish this. I have saved for a while to fund this trip and will still enjoy my trip. A little disappointed that I won't see him play though.

Go down to Melwood and pop your head over the fence. Least that way you will be able to say you seen him play

Anyway Firepool, I am off work until Tuesday now so won't be around the city centre until then in the daytime. I will DM my number across to you though so do not feel in anyway embarrassed to text me me for any advice on anything you may need whether it be a good place to eat, drink or just somewhere to visit. I will help you out no problem.

I will be at the game on Monday night though and will be drinking beforehand wherever Cas (Ms G) and anybody else off here who is going is? I'll probably be going out in the city after it also.

Hopefully catch up Monday or Tuesday then and as I said, really don't feel embarrassed to text me for any help or advice you need when you are here.

Enjoy your time in Liverpool!!

Beers? Monday?

Hmmmmm

Beers? Monday?

Hmmmmm

You down mate?

Sure am.

Down from Saturday - going to gig in Southport Sat night and 4 tickets for Monday all in Anny Rd end.

Gonna cost me in L1 Sunday like!

I will be at the game on Monday night though and will be drinking beforehand wherever Cas (Ms G) and anybody else off here who is going is? I'll probably be going out in the city after it also.

See you Monday night WAHS 

I'm up in Liverpool Saturday, back home Sunday, then back again for the Newcastle game and then finally be back for the Hillsborough memorial.

Safe trip Firepool 

See you Monday night WAHS 

I'm up in Liverpool Saturday, back home Sunday, then back again for the Newcastle game and then finally be back for the Hillsborough memorial.

Safe trip Firepool 

Arkles?

Sure am.

Down from Saturday - going to gig in Southport Sat night and 4 tickets for Monday all in Anny Rd end.

Gonna cost me in L1 Sunday like!

How long for mate? I'm in Lower Annie Rd.

Arkles?

Yep....normal place hun 

Home on Tues mate.

I'll check out the numbers but from memory all penalty spot to right as you're looking onto pitch.

Yep....normal place hun 

Sound, see you there.

Home on Tues mate.

I'll check out the numbers but from memory all penalty spot to right as you're looking onto pitch.

Block 125 I think I'm in. Beverage?

Block 124 I reckon mate.....Turnstile O?

I should think so....if pub can stomach kids! They're hardy sorts so they'll handle it and the Mrs is easy on the eye but fierce like!

Block 124 I reckon mate.....Turnstile O?

I should think so....if pub can stomach kids! They're hardy sorts so they'll handle it and the Mrs is easy on the eye but fierce like!

Arkles isn't bad mate, they'll be good. I'll be having a couple in town after it as well.

Arkles isn't bad mate, they'll be good. I'll be having a couple in town after it as well.

Cool. Be good to see a few faces if possible.

I spent my first night in Liverpool. First thing I did when I arrived, after checking into my hotel, is went to the Liverpool FC store in Liverpool One and bought some things. Today I am going to tour the stadium and whatever else I find to do. Hope to see some of you on Monday.

Wish I had the time get up to Liverpool, but be many a red from here to guide you round Liverpool as well.  Have a great time.

Hope things are getting better for you. It would have been nice to meet up, but I am sure I will meet quite a few people.

The guy that was going to show me around is busy the rest of the time I am here. He took me out last night. I think I can manage but it is always nice to have local show you around as they don't stick to the tourist spots. From what I have seen it is a beautiful city.

On our way down too now - deliberately left late to avoid M6 traffic heading Aintree.

James Grant gig in Southport tonight.

Game is tomorrow.  It is like the night before Christmas.

Game is tomorrow.  It is like the nihht before Christmas.

What have you been upto in Liverpool  FP? Enjoying yourself I hope?

What have you been upto in Liverpool  FP? Enjoying yourself I hope?

I went to Anfield yesterday to do the tour and had my picture taken with the  cup. I also went into the store and bought auite a few things. I actually got  an Agger jersey for £8.

Today I went on a 3 hour guided tour around the city. I have been enjoying myself in this city. I think I am falling in love with city.  The people are very friendly.

I went to Anfield yesterday to do the tour and had my picture taken with the  cup. I also went into the store and bought auite a few things. I actually got  an Agger jersey for £8.

Today I went on a 3 hour guided tour around the city. I have been enjoying myself in this city. I think I am falling in love with city.  The people are very friendly.

That's brilliant to hear. Hopefully catch up tomorrow before the game.

That's brilliant to hear. Hopefully catch up tomorrow before the game.

I am hoping to. By the sounds of it, everyone is going to the Arkles. What time is everyone heading there?

I am hoping to. By the sounds of it, everyone is going to the Arkles. What time is everyone heading there?

I'll be having a couple of beers in town first with a friend before heading to The Arkles so you're more than welcome to meet up with us and jump a cab with us to Anfield.

I'll be having a couple of beers in town first with a friend before heading to The Arkles so you're more than welcome to meet up with us and jump a cab with us to Anfield.

That would be nice. Let me know.

I saw you posted the slug and lettuce is 50% on Monday. Where I am staying is close to that, might have to check it out.

That would be nice. Let me know.

I saw you posted the slug and lettuce is 50% on Monday. Where I am staying is close to that, might have to check it out.

Yes it is. Where you staying FP?

Yes it is. Where you staying FP?

I am staying at the Z hotel On North John Street.

I am staying at the Z hotel On North John Street.

Oh cool that looks some hotel. So yeah Slug and Lettuce not even a 100 yards from you.

If you walk to the Slug and take a right at the top of that street on the left is a restaurant called the San Carlo. You can nip in for a drink and you will see pictures of lots and lots of LFC players and other celebs. It's the go to place for all of our players. I've seen Kyrgiakos, Carragher, Glen Johnson twice, Pepe Reina, Ian Rush and Philippe Coutinho in there in the past.

Have you done the whole Beatles thing or aren't you a fan?

I have not done the Beatles tour yet. Not a huge fan but thought about doing it since I have friends that like them.

Oh cool that looks some hotel. So yeah Slug and Lettuce not even a 100 yards from you.

If you walk to the Slug and take a right at the top of that street on the left is a restaurant called the San Carlo. You can nip in for a drink and you will see pictures of lots and lots of LFC players and other celebs. It's the go to place for all of our players. I've seen Kyrgiakos, Carragher, Glen Johnson twice, Pepe Reina, Ian Rush and Philippe Coutinho in there in the past.

Have you done the whole Beatles thing or aren't you a fan?

Is right mate, most every time I've been there at least two of the lads are in there.

I have not done the Beatles tour yet. Not a huge fan but thought about doing it since I have friends that like them.

Wouldn't be arsed with the Beatles tour to be honest, all four lived in various location from Dingle, Allerton, Woolton and Speke/Hunts Cross.
Ringo probably occupied the same terraced house the longest in Dingle which itself was earmarked for demolition, there is a campaign to save it but there are streets of similar houses due to come down.
Lennon's house, or to be specific his Aunt Mimi's is in Menlove Avenue and is a National Trust property, Strawberry Fields is nearby, that is probably the one to see, you might bump into a celeb viewing it - among others Bob Dylan was there recently.
A trip to Mathew St is essential, although the original Cavern has gone the place oozes character and there is a club further up the street identical to the Cavern the Beatles played, the frontage of the old Cavern site is still in place and a replica set up is on the go.
There's loads to see and do in Liverpool you'll never find the time for it all.
Have a great time kid.

It is game day. Time to get something to eat and hopefully meet up with some forum members.

It is game day. Time to get something to eat and hopefully meet up with some forum members.

Hope you have a great time Hun.

Hope you have a great time Hun.

Jenn is with me and my mate Ray and we on way Arkles in a min.

I'm drunk far too early here.

Jenn is with me and my mate Ray and we on way Arkles in a min.

I'm drunk far too early here.

Good man 

So, I had a great time at the game. I met up with wahs and his mate before and after the game. I met scotia before the game. It has been a great trip so far. Hope to meet redkenny for coffee.  Maybe I will meet a few more of you on Wednesday.

So, I had a great time at the game. I met up with wahs and his mate before and after the game. I met scotia before the game. It has been a great trip so far. Hope to meet redkenny for coffee.  Maybe I will meet a few more of you on Wednesday.

Hahaha good stuff Jenn, made up you're having such a memorable experience.

I met redkenny for coffee. Proper Red. It was a pleasure metting him.

I met redkenny for coffee. Proper Red. It was a pleasure metting him.

Nice one Firepool!

I stayed at the Z hotel too when I visited Liverpool not a bad spot that.

On my way home. Thank you everyone for making it enjoyable trip. It was great meeting redkenny,  Scotia and wahs while I was there.I am taking home so many memories.  YNWA

On my way home. Thank you everyone for making it enjoyable trip. It was great meeting redkenny,  Scotia and wahs while I was there.I am taking home so many memories.  YNWA

Nice one Glad you enjoyed Football Mecca.

Nice one Glad you enjoyed Football Mecca.

Any plans to come back Diego?

Any plans to come back Diego?

Yes mate, after the Rio 2016 games I hope to move to Liverpool to do the MBA in Football Industries at the University of Liverpool. It would be a full year in scouse land

Yes mate, after the Rio 2016 games I hope to move to Liverpool to do the MBA in Football Industries at the University of Liverpool. It would be a full year in scouse land

Oh yeah, I remember you posting something about this now. Sounds great for your career but no so much for your tan.

Make sure you bring a coat.

For those of you who would like to see the pictures I took I have them here:

Anfield Stadium Tour - https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B0v1YwjDgfX0fkdtZXRXR2pCUFZScjQyQnNOXzRmd2MzSW1YMGUyVmswbl94QjdWVlVFbFk&usp=sharing

Liverpool vs Newcastle Game - https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B0v1YwjDgfX0fnByZ3QtUDg0aUFqZDg3WktQbjk1WEN4S05FbUZpNU52cVo5bHBHbVYyLTg&usp=sharing

Hillsborough Memorial Service - https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B0v1YwjDgfX0fndoSnVKSHRJZnU4YmNWbW80WEF6T2t0X2RPVVlTaEl4WXZSeHFhZjN1YVk&usp=sharing

Liverpool Vacation - https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B0v1YwjDgfX0fmpadlh0dDlkdFVoSlNSMkNnTE1JNUtjSG4wT2wxX2lRV3hveVctQzlXUEU&usp=sharing