" FANZONE IN COOPERS FIELDS "

It has just been formally confirmed on the Walesonline website that there will be a fanzone in Coopers Field (just behind the castle) for at least the first two of Wales` group games at the Euros (and beyond that if sufficient people support the event and Wales progress in the tournament).

Cardiff City Supporters Trust have been involved in getting this event in place but have been unable to publicise it until the official go ahead was given , which only happened this morning.

Knowing the private company and its owner who will be running the event , it will be an excellent set up. The big screen being used is the best available in the country , it will be free entry and have a capacity for 6,000 fans. There will be various facilities for families , including plenty of refreshment outlets.

It is now up to fans to turn up in large numbers and make the event a success. Having pushed to make sure it happened , it would now be a huge disappointment if the best event of its kind in Wales by far was not now well supported.

Keith

Great news, great work by Sayer's Amusements and BBC Wales to set this up

I'd rather be stuck in a lift with Diane Abbot (new Alan Partridge ref) than be stuck in a field with a load of drunktards and the inevitable 15min queue to get served. No thanks

Good effort to all those who pushed for that.

I'd rather be stuck in a lift with Diane Abbot (new Alan Partridge ref) than be stuck in a field with a load of drunktards and the inevitable 15min queue to get served. No thanks

Don't go then, not rocket science

I'd rather be stuck in a lift with Diane Abbot (new Alan Partridge ref) than be stuck in a field with a load of drunktards and the inevitable 15min queue to get served. No thanks

Do you not attend the CCS these days either, ThomasC?

It's exactly the same in there! LOL

Won't be there myself (I'm not a particular fan of the international game) but good idea for those who want it and hopefully a decent atmosphere and an opportunity to watch the game

Will they whinge if we bring our own beers?

I'd rather be stuck in a lift with Diane Abbot (new Alan Partridge ref) than be stuck in a field with a load of drunktards and the inevitable 15min queue to get served. No thanks

Thank you victor meldrew

Will they whinge if we bring our own beers?

Don't know mate but miserable bastards on here like ThomasC will always whinge!

I'd rather be stuck in a lift with Diane Abbot (new Alan Partridge ref) than be stuck in a field with a load of drunktards and the inevitable 15min queue to get served. No thanks

Do you not attend the CCS these days either, ThomasC?

It's exactly the same in there! LOL

Won't be there myself (I'm not a particular fan of the international game) but good idea for those who want it and hopefully a decent atmosphere and an opportunity to watch the game

I live in Southampton so I may go to a few away games nearby.

oops, didn't mean to go ott, I understand people get drawn to crowds like flys to..... maybe i should just stop

I'd rather be stuck in a lift with Diane Abbot (new Alan Partridge ref) than be stuck in a field with a load of drunktards and the inevitable 15min queue to get served. No thanks

Do you not attend the CCS these days either, ThomasC?

It's exactly the same in there! LOL

Won't be there myself (I'm not a particular fan of the international game) but good idea for those who want it and hopefully a decent atmosphere and an opportunity to watch the game

I live in Southampton so I may go to a few away games nearby.

oops, didn't mean to go ott, I understand people get drawn to crowds like flys to..... maybe i should just stop

No, I thought it was funny (your post ) but jokingly wondered if you'd been in a queue at the overpriced CCS kiosks in recent times! LOL

The crowd thing isn't for me either (Coopers Field or Nantgarw Cinema) when I can be at home watching with a couple of cold ones without the hassle of other people annoying me!

Not knocking the kiosk staff themselves. They have a tough job keeping our lot happy!

I'd rather be stuck in a lift with Diane Abbot (new Alan Partridge ref) than be stuck in a field with a load of drunktards and the inevitable 15min queue to get served. No thanks

Do you not attend the CCS these days either, ThomasC?

It's exactly the same in there! LOL

Won't be there myself (I'm not a particular fan of the international game) but good idea for those who want it and hopefully a decent atmosphere and an opportunity to watch the game

I live in Southampton so I may go to a few away games nearby.

oops, didn't mean to go ott, I understand people get drawn to crowds like flys to..... maybe i should just stop

No, I thought it was funny (your post ) but jokingly wondered if you'd been in a queue at the overpriced CCS kiosks in recent times! LOL

The crowd thing isn't for me either (Coopers Field or Nantgarw Cinema) when I can be at home watching with a couple of cold ones without the hassle of other people annoying me!

Not knocking the kiosk staff themselves. They have a tough job keeping our lot happy!

Kiosk never been a problem! I must admit I am one of those down there at 40mins , a few beers in Canton beforehand, c'mon, Slade was in charge, I can be excused

Will they whinge if we bring our own beers?

of course, its a licenced site

It has just been formally confirmed on the Walesonline website that there will be a fanzone in Coopers Field (just behind the castle) for at least the first two of Wales` group games at the Euros (and beyond that if sufficient people support the event and Wales progress in the tournament).

Cardiff City Supporters Trust have been involved in getting this event in place but have been unable to publicise it until the official go ahead was given , which only happened this morning.

Knowing the private company and its owner who will be running the event , it will be an excellent set up. The big screen being used is the best available in the country , it will be free entry and have a capacity for 6,000 fans. There will be various facilities for families , including plenty of refreshment outlets.

It is now up to fans to turn up in large numbers and make the event a success. Having pushed to make sure it happened , it would now be a huge disappointment if the best event of its kind in Wales by far was not now well supported.

Keith

By way of a "bump" do many on here who are not travelling to France intend going to the Coopers Field event?

I'd rather be stuck in a lift with Diane Abbot (new Alan Partridge ref) than be stuck in a field with a load of drunktards and the inevitable 15min queue to get served. No thanks

Agree anywhere but there !!!"

I'd rather be stuck in a lift with Diane Abbot (new Alan Partridge ref) than be stuck in a field with a load of drunktards and the inevitable 15min queue to get served. No thanks

Agree anywhere but there !!!"

It would have been better down the Bay, or the Hayes,,or even the CCS!

It has just been formally confirmed on the Walesonline website that there will be a fanzone in Coopers Field (just behind the castle) for at least the first two of Wales` group games at the Euros (and beyond that if sufficient people support the event and Wales progress in the tournament).

Cardiff City Supporters Trust have been involved in getting this event in place but have been unable to publicise it until the official go ahead was given , which only happened this morning.

Knowing the private company and its owner who will be running the event , it will be an excellent set up. The big screen being used is the best available in the country , it will be free entry and have a capacity for 6,000 fans. There will be various facilities for families , including plenty of refreshment outlets.

It is now up to fans to turn up in large numbers and make the event a success. Having pushed to make sure it happened , it would now be a huge disappointment if the best event of its kind in Wales by far was not now well supported.

Keith

By way of a "bump" do many on here who are not travelling to France intend going to the Coopers Field event?

Nah not me. Can't stand these places they all what's wrong with modern football. I be in the pub watching with a bunch of lads.

It's just not for me.

Can we take our own booze in?

Can we take our own booze in?

no

I will be in France so not going to affect me....6,000 fans seems a bit optamistic to me but I really hope I'm proved wrong.. I would imagine a lot will depend on the weather..and credit to the trust for helping it happen

Hip flasks at the ready then!!

Will it be £4.50 for a pint of piss in a plastic cup after a long wait ?
Will it be full of rugby fans who suddenly like the football ?

Will it be £4.50 for a pint of piss in a plastic cup after a long wait ?
Will it be full of rugby fans who suddenly like the football ?

£4.50 if you lucky. Yep massive wait. Yep plastic cup. Doubt the rugby fans will be there though.

I won't be able to attend the first one as I'm at a wedding, but I maybe there for England game. Are they going to be showing the other games that day not involving wales? Or is it just wales games then for other games that day will have to go elsewhere

Given the outcry and shock accross the spectrum that there wasnt going to be one the place should be packed.

I don't think they will be but hope Im wrong for those who have made the effort to get it on.