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  1. Dave (Barra)

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    Cheers all - the other buggeration factor for the Forster Square option is Northern trains behaving themselves and running on time. I think Ukrainian railways have better performance stats than what Northern manage over this side of the hills.

    We’re heading to Leeds in the morning so i’ll time the walk from Forster Square to the ground on the way up. I’s be confident of doing it in 10 minutes myself but my daughter’s only got little legs :)

    Mind, if we leave after 80 minutes when Cooky puts you 3 up we’ll have no worries…
     
    #94 Dave (Barra), Feb 17, 2023
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  2. NorthernMonkey

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    If you can guarantee we'll be 3 nil up after 80 minutes I'll drive you back to barrow myself!
     
    #97 NorthernMonkey, Feb 17, 2023
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  3. Steve1970

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    2miles Leeds road I’d say ask for a police escort :cool:
     
    #37 Steve1970, Jan 19, 2023
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  4. WilsdenBantam

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    Can’t believe I’ve read someone advising a visitor of our city to walk up Leeds road, one of the worst pieces of advice I’ve ever heard. It’s a gamble to stop at the traffic lights there, maybe that’s why so many don’t bother stopping at red!
     
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    #40 WilsdenBantam, Jan 19, 2023
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  5. Idlebantam

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    Only been to Akbars 3 times with work colleagues. I personally think it is the most overrated one I've been to in Bradford area. Also they lace the food with far too much salt
     
    #62 Idlebantam, Jan 20, 2023
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  6. Offcomedun

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    Most Bradford Curry houses don't serve beer. But most will let you take your own in.
     
    #53 Offcomedun, Jan 20, 2023
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  7. ahar964

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    Akbars to me always feels like you are on a conveyor belt. Always busy but the food comes so quickly, feels like they just want you in and out...NEXT. Food was OK though. Shimla Spice my favourite too.
     
    #67 ahar964, Jan 20, 2023
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  8. Allotment Bantam

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    Have you already booked your place to stay? If you haven't I would recommend the Shipley area and getting a taxi to the game. A variety of places to eat in Shipley especially in the Saltaire area. Curry houses of good quality- Aagrah, Shimla Spice. Good burger place called Rumpus. Fine dining at The Waterside. Pizza places and bars too. A much better environment than central Bradford IMHO.
     
    #10 Allotment Bantam, Jan 19, 2023
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  9. Rogered Tart

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    Bradfords curry scene has been massively overrated for years.
     
    #30 Rogered Tart, Jan 19, 2023
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  10. Loyalbantam

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    Walk up Leeds Road at night ? Are you crazy!
     
    #39 Loyalbantam, Jan 19, 2023
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  11. Allotment Bantam

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    I agree. It may have changed since I've been, but like you I found everything too salty. Also the restaurant seemed extremely noisy to me, difficult to converse with your fellow diners. I don't like sitting in silence, a nice buzz is good in a restaurant but it all seemed a bit manic.
     
    #63 Allotment Bantam, Jan 20, 2023
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    Agreed. It's some years since I went but I thought it was well overrated. The Shimla Spice in Shipley has always been way better.
     
    #66 Offcomedun, Jan 20, 2023
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  13. Steve1970

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    Can you pick me up some samosas while your there thanks in advance :thumbup:
     
    #72 Steve1970, Jan 20, 2023
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    I used to go when it was just one shop on Leeds Road. It's changed a lot since then, in my eyes it just caters for the masses now rather than the individual touch, last time I went was a year or two back for a Christmas do and it all felt mass produced.
     
    #76 Rogered Tart, Jan 21, 2023
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  15. king karl

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    Yep.. we go to Leeds once a month and guess what

    There's stag and hen dos at 2pm while the shops are full... Remember those days

    You need to book most resteraunts and reserve tables in bars

    I went to nightrain in Bradford new year Eve and Bradford was dead... We got kicked out of city vaults 7pm because they was shutting early... Sunbridge wells dead... North parade... Dead

    Last time I'll do that... We get a wowcher deal and stop in a hotel or it's £25 in an Uber to Leeds

    Different world mate
     
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    #81 king karl, Jan 21, 2023
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    Some wishful thinking there
     
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    #101 king karl, Feb 17, 2023
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  17. Kevin1954

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    Platt in the top three signings last summer.

    Now for the bad news

    Young
    Hates a tackle
    Runs down rabbit holes and loses the ball
    Does NOT track back, so puts unwarranted pressure on the full back
    Very lightweight and easily bullied , thus disappearing thereafter
    Not all that quick nor tricky

    That is my honest appraisal.
     
    #11 Kevin1954, Jan 19, 2023
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  18. BAFC Fan In Peace

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    If our coaching team can’t get him going no one will. Seriously this season they have turned players that other clubs thought we’re not up to scratch into solid and confident players. Did anyone think we would be having teams like Bradford complaining of loaning players to play off rivals. Little old Barrow
     
    #17 BAFC Fan In Peace, Jan 19, 2023
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  19. Bronco

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    Wild was mentioned a few times on here with regards how well he did at Halifax when we were looking for a manager before we brought in both Bowyer and Hughes.
    I believe if Wild allows the lad a bit of freedom (Hughes is a stickler for sticking to his formation) I believe the kid will score goals or make a few for other Barrow. players.
     
    #27 Bronco, Jan 19, 2023
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  20. ahar964

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    Harsh Kev.....you forgot to mention scorer of the best goals we have seen this season!
     
    #29 ahar964, Jan 19, 2023
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