1) The tube could be a bit messy tomorrow as the circle line is completely closed and the district is closed between Earls Court and Edgware Road. :lol:

I will be going to Paddington after the match so I presume my best route would be changing to the Bakerloo or Picadilly line to Paddington from the district line heading east to Upminster.

2) Moving forward to the cup semi in a fortnight I am after a bit of local advice. For recent Chelsea matches at the "new" Wemberly (Spurs & Arsenal) I have avoided drinking around the ground before the game as I tended to find that pubs were either too busy, overpriced or full up! I have tended to drink around Paddington, Edgware Road or Baker Street area then jump on the tube up to Wemberly around 45 minutes before kick off.

I have just realised that this year the Grand National is on the same day as the semi. Being a lover of horse racing I am keen to see the race which is due to start at 4.00 and will probably not be finished until around 4.20/4.25 ish. Can anyone tell me of any pubs a tube stop or two south of Wembley that would be showing the race?

Many thanks in advance.

My predictions: Chelsea to beat Villa 2-1 in both games!

Heading up to Preston Road ( Met Line )to a pub called the Preston which will be showing it . If not I would suggest heading to Kingsbury which is only a couple of stops away on the Jubliee line . Plenty of pubs a short walk from the station,

Heading up to Preston Road ( Met Line )to a pub called the Preston which will be showing it . If not I would suggest heading to Kingsbury which is only a couple of stops away on the Jubliee line . Plenty of pubs a short walk from the station,

Thanks very much for the advice Tea Bar.

Much appreciated.

Hoping for a Grand National win for "Arbor Supreme" followed by a Chelsea win!