Ticket details 

https://www.bwfc.co.uk/news/wanderers-announce-sky-bet-league-one-play-final-ticket-details

1 hour ago, tomski said:

Apologies in advance. I’ll not be wearing white

 

I'll be wearing white because I'm not a spoilsport 😉

£8 for a white t-shirt in Tesco, that'll do.

14 minutes ago, chippytits said:

Looking for a sports bar in and around Lucerne/Zurich for the game tomorrow. Anyone got any past experience or recommendations?

Cheers,

Chippy

I have absolutely zero knowledge, but ChatGPT says:

For an English lower-league playoff final, your best bet is definitely Zürich rather than Lucerne — far more pubs with Sky/TNT-style football coverage, and a stronger expat / football-watching crowd. The match kicks off at 13:00 UK time (14:00 Switzerland).

My shortlist would be:

Best overall options in Zürich

• Kennedy’s Irish Pub — probably the safest choice. Big sports-pub setup, lots of screens, reliably shows British football, and used to accommodating requests for EFL games.
• Paddy Reilly’s — another strong option for English football. Large venue, central location near Paradeplatz, usually very football-friendly atmosphere.
• O’Callaghan’s Shamrock Irish Pub — slightly more relaxed/local feel but very good for televised football. Worth messaging ahead because they’re usually accommodating if asked in advance.
• Le Calvados - Bar Sportif — genuine sports-bar vibe rather than Irish pub. If you want a place where people are there specifically to watch sport, this is a good shout.
• 2. Akt Sportsbar Zürich — proper dedicated sports bar with multiple feeds/screens. Less atmosphere than the Irish pubs but perhaps the most likely to put on an EFL playoff final if asked.

If you end up in Lucerne instead

Lucerne is trickier for niche English football unless there’s broader interest. I’d try:

• The Irish-style pubs around the old town/station area
• Hotel bars showing Sky Sports
• Or simply ask staff if they can switch one screen over

But honestly, if the match matters to you, I’d take the train into Zürich for it.

A couple of practical Swiss tips:

• Many pubs will prioritise bigger Premier League / Bundesliga fixtures unless you ask early.
• Calling or messaging tonight/tomorrow morning is worthwhile: “Can you show the Bolton vs Stockport League One playoff final from Wembley?”
• Swiss pubs are usually happy to put a game on if they have the channel and there’s no clash with a huge event.

Surprisingly, my DIOUF 21 top that has been under the bed for 15 years still fits 👍

Edited May 23May 23 by Kane57

7 hours ago, Marc505 said:

Obviously wouldn't be needed tomorrow, but we need to put some heavy pressure on the club to do this one in a long sleeve version 

That really is a thing of beauty 👍

28 minutes ago, Eddie said:

I have absolutely zero knowledge, but ChatGPT says:

For an English lower-league playoff final, your best bet is definitely Zürich rather than Lucerne — far more pubs with Sky/TNT-style football coverage, and a stronger expat / football-watching crowd. The match kicks off at 13:00 UK time (14:00 Switzerland).

My shortlist would be:

Best overall options in Zürich

• Kennedy’s Irish Pub — probably the safest choice. Big sports-pub setup, lots of screens, reliably shows British football, and used to accommodating requests for EFL games.
• Paddy Reilly’s — another strong option for English football. Large venue, central location near Paradeplatz, usually very football-friendly atmosphere.
• O’Callaghan’s Shamrock Irish Pub — slightly more relaxed/local feel but very good for televised football. Worth messaging ahead because they’re usually accommodating if asked in advance.
• Le Calvados - Bar Sportif — genuine sports-bar vibe rather than Irish pub. If you want a place where people are there specifically to watch sport, this is a good shout.
• 2. Akt Sportsbar Zürich — proper dedicated sports bar with multiple feeds/screens. Less atmosphere than the Irish pubs but perhaps the most likely to put on an EFL playoff final if asked.

If you end up in Lucerne instead

Lucerne is trickier for niche English football unless there’s broader interest. I’d try:

• The Irish-style pubs around the old town/station area
• Hotel bars showing Sky Sports
• Or simply ask staff if they can switch one screen over

But honestly, if the match matters to you, I’d take the train into Zürich for it.

A couple of practical Swiss tips:

• Many pubs will prioritise bigger Premier League / Bundesliga fixtures unless you ask early.
• Calling or messaging tonight/tomorrow morning is worthwhile: “Can you show the Bolton vs Stockport League One playoff final from Wembley?”
• Swiss pubs are usually happy to put a game on if they have the channel and there’s no clash with a huge event.

Cheers Eddie, all the best.

Glorious in Brentford- £7ish a pint, but plenty of live music. Also a Lidl for cheap keg in the room

2 minutes ago, Dr Faustus said:

Glorious in Brentford- £7ish a pint, but plenty of live music. Also a Lidl for cheap keg in the room

Am stopping in Brentford tomorrow night near Kew. This looks like a bit of me 

Edited May 23May 23 by Kane57

There she is.

It’s warm up North

but it’s Bastard hot down here 

20 minutes ago, Kane57 said:

Am stopping in Brentford tomorrow night near Kew. This looks like a bit of me 

Travelodge Kew Bridge. Knock 3 times

48 minutes ago, gonzo said:

There she is.

Where are you? Looks very leafy.

Normid 89 at the ready for the 3:30 alarm for me. 

Both my lads are wearing the same shirts they wore for semi final both legs - green training and match day training between them - but have plumped for white bucket hats instead.

You whites.

2 hours ago, Kane57 said:

Surprisingly, my DIOUF 21 top that has been under the bed for 15 years still fits 👍

Only thing I'd possibly have from 15yrs ago that would still fit are trainers.

As for wearing white, I do have a 10 German Bombers t-shirt signed by our UEFA Cup squad,
Would it now be classed as a racist hate crime to wear it?

2 minutes ago, Traf said:

As for wearing white, I do have a 10 German Bombers t-shirt signed by our UEFA Cup squad,
Would it now be classed as a racist hate crime to wear it?

Slightly less than going in a KKK pillowcase.

 

26 minutes ago, Jol_BWFC said:

Where are you? Looks very leafy.

Ealing pal. 

Hotels full of miserable pissed Boro fans, jubilant pissed Hull fans and a gaggle of whites with feral kids singing whites away on the stairs.

First train cancellation tomorrow from picc to euston

 

18 minutes ago, Traf said:

As for wearing white, I do have a 10 German Bombers t-shirt signed by our UEFA Cup squad,
Would it now be classed as a racist hate crime to wear it?

 

Or maybe this…

2 minutes ago, gonzo said:

Ealing pal. 

Hotels full of miserable pissed Boro fans, jubilant pissed Hull fans and a gaggle of whites with feral kids singing whites away on the stairs.

Not far from us- we stopped there before an England game. Fucking trek on the underground. Might be a bus wanker tomorrow 

1 hour ago, Kane57 said:

Am stopping in Brentford tomorrow night near Kew. This looks like a bit of me 

There is a bar on the canal called The Weir. They have 2 for 1 cocktails between 6-8 and pizzas are buy one get one half price on a Sunday. Loads of boozers and live music everywhere

Edited May 23May 23 by Dr Faustus

1 hour ago, Dr Faustus said:

Glorious in Brentford- £7ish a pint, but plenty of live music. Also a Lidl for cheap keg in the room

£7 a pint is prettt standard most areas ain’t it? It’s about that in the woody for a pint of Asahi 

4 minutes ago, boltonboris said:

£7 a pint is prettt standard most areas ain’t it? It’s about that in the woody for a pint of Asahi 

Yeah it’s pretty much that wherever we’ve been. The cocktails were a tenner, but at 241 not grumbling at all. Would defo stop here again