Might be a decent crowd v Preston then if we carry on doing well!!!

It's Barns-Free Not Barnsley!
Posted on: Fri 12 Oct 2007
Thanks to North End partner Traveline, part of Lancashire County Council, North End are able to offer ten free coaches for fans for the trip to Oakwell to face Simon Davey's Barnsley on Saturday 3rd November.

The Lilywhites always take a good following to South Yorkshire for the Roses clash - last year over 1,600 crossed the Pennines - and now we're making it more affordable than ever with this fantastic offer.

North End skipper Kevin Nicholls says that the extra support could play a big part in a successful result, as North End look to repeat last year's 1-0 win: "Our away form is something we are desperate to improve upon.

"This gesture should mean we have a fantastic following at Oakwell and we will be trying very hard to give them something to celebrate and shout about. The fans who travel with us spend a lot of money throughout the season and this is a great way of giving them something back and three points to go with it will make it worthwhile!"

North End have been allocated 6,000 tickets for the game in the North Stand of Oakwell and these are priced at £20 for adults, £12 for senior citizens and under 18's, and £6 for juniors under 11, which must be purchased with a full paying adult.

Tickets will go on sale to season ticket holders first on Wednesday 17th October and Thursday 18th October, one per voucher 'B' and they can also exchange voucher 'C' for a free coach ticket.*

On Friday 19th October MyPNE cardholders who are not season ticket holders will have their chance to get tickets and will need to show their card to take the chance of a free coach ticket (subject to availability after season ticket sales).

General sale will be Tuesday 23rd October.

One of those ten free coaches will be a special disabled coach for wheelchaired supporters and helpers. Barnsley have supplied nine wheelchair and nine helper tickets, priced £20 for the pair, and when booking you can also take advantage of the free coach.

The YNE coach is also running for this game, with ticket and travel included in the reduced price of £15 for adults and £5 for juniors, to book on this call 01772 693358 or email yne@pne.com; the child must be a YNE member.

Once the free places have all been filled, additional coaches will still be running, but at a cost price of £10 per person, no concessions, making it as affordable as possible for you to get on the road and get behind Paul Simpson's side.

Supporters are reminded that PNE's official coaches do not allow alcohol on board and anyone found with alcohol will not be allowed on bus. The coaches will all depart Deepdale at 12 noon.