Europa Cup Draw - Rovers will play Vllaznia(Albania) winners play Rapid Vienna

[Rovers1]

i presume every one getting the bus down thurs morning and not the wed nite

We could be better off going to Albania Wed night.

[celticV3]

Just a few things i've found while browsing around

Bus From Dubrovnik (leaving 11:00) via Bar to Ulcinj (arrival 15:30), from there a cab to Shkoder via the border at Muriquan (10 Euro)


walked across the border (remember to bring 10 Euro. Europeans and US citizens have to pay to get in, and also to get out!), took another cab on the other side to Shkodra, and from there, a bus to Tirana. The cabs are expensive compared to the over all pricelevel (I think we paid about 20 euro per cab), but it is a fast way to get there.

[sligoman]

he organised a bus in Dubrovnik to Podgorica for the Ireland game, so will probably have the Bus Company detailsJust got a quote from this bus crowd

We can arrange this at the rate of
minibus (max 16 people) ..............940 EUR cash.
bus (max 46 people)...................1260 EUR cash

Rules: no smoking and drinking alcohol in the bus.

[vllaznit_ultras]

If go to Ulcinj (Ulqin),there are a lot of minibus from/to Shkodra. Ulcinj is 60 minutes far from Shkodra. I think that cost about 5/10 euro.

[vllaznit_ultras]

Do you know if the match Sligo - Vllaznia will play in Sligo or in Dublin??

Thanks.

[sligoman]

Do you know if the match Sligo - Vllaznia will play in Sligo or in Dublin??

Thanks.It will definitely be played at our home ground, the Showgrounds, in Sligo. Don't know why your club seem to think it'll be played in Dublin.

[red_away]

is this bus dubrovnik to shkoder (wednesday) and shkoder to dubrovnik thursday?

if it is its a bargain!!!

[vllaznit_ultras]

It will definitely be played at our home ground, the Showgrounds, in Sligo. Don't know why your club seem to think it'll be played in Dublin.Ok,thanks.
I don't know the reason why they have write it.

If we come in Dublin, how we can go to Sligo?

Thanks

[Rovers1]

Sligoman's idea of getting bus to game on Thursday and straight back after game is the best option in my opinion. Doest seem to be much to do in Shodkar. Would save having to book hotel for Thurs night too.

[redobit]

Is there many of the Forza lads going to this?

The more flags and banners the better.

[MMVIII]

Is there many of the Forza lads going to this?

The more flags and banners the better.

Yeah there's a good few of us. Will be hard enough bringing too much stuff, but we'll bring a bit.

[sligoman]

Ok,thanks.
I don't know the reason why they have write it.

If we come in Dublin, how we can go to Sligo?

ThanksDepending on what time your flight would be in Dublin at, you could fly down to Sligo through www.aerarann.ie They only fly twice a day though. Otherwise there is a regular train service from Dublin to Sligo www.irishrail.ie or a bus service www.buseireann.ie If you drive, you could hire a car and drive down. The journey takes around 2 hours 30 minutes.

[sligoman]

is this bus dubrovnik to shkoder (wednesday) and shkoder to dubrovnik thursday?

if it is its a bargain!!!No, I stated in the email leaving Dubrovnik early Thursday morning and back straight after the game. There could be delays at the borders so we would need to be leaving early.

[redobit]

Was in AIB.
They can order croatian money and it will take 3 or 4 days, however Albanian money they wont be able to get.
Id prefer to be going with some than trying to exchange it over there and maybe geting ripped off.
Anybody know more?

[red_away]

About 3 hours after the game would be perfect...get a few liquid sleeping pills inside us b4 we head off!

[dublinred]

Was in AIB.
They can order croatian money and it will take 3 or 4 days, however Albanian money they wont be able to get.
Id prefer to be going with some than trying to exchange it over there and maybe geting ripped off.
Anybody know more?

Both accept Euro and dollars.

[Rovers Maniac]

Just booked,

Flying Dublin to Dubrovnik, then Dubrovnik to Liverpool and then Manchester to Knock on Saturday. Approx €374 all in.

[sligoman]

Flying Dublin to DubrovnikIs that the Monday or Wednesday RM?

[Rovers Maniac]

Wednesday, flying Dublin to Dubrovnik

[Rovers fan]

Another option, if people are stuck, is to go from belfast to dubrovnik with easyjet. It works out dearer but if other things are booked up.....

[MMVIII]

No, I stated in the email leaving Dubrovnik early Thursday morning and back straight after the game. There could be delays at the borders so we would need to be leaving early.

Would we not be better staying in Shkoder one night after the game? Doubt many really wanna be rushing back to Dubrovnik after the game? Whats the rush?

[thesilverfox]

has anybody got anything in dubrovnik yet? if so what price did ye get for a night? dont want to book until we know how many nites were staying there.

[rovers100%]

70 per room in 5 star hotel in shkoder. im staying in shkoder thurs nite anyways as you wont be back in dubrovnik till 4am . your losing a whole nite that way !

[showgies]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bW950RVxXY8

[kiki]

Lads is there many of ye going over on the tuesday from knock to liverpool and then on to dubronvik?? me and my brother are going just wondering to meet up.

[Toddy_Burns]

Ya Kiki myself and at least two others are on the same flights.

[Rovers Maniac]

Heading back the Liverpool route with another lad, would say there is a few going that route.

[celticV3]

Myself and another lad are heading over from knock to liverpool on the tuesday morning. We'll be the ones in rovers jerseys

[Keen2win]

Forza Rovers? Your having a laugh:p

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9x5W14bW3QI

[Rovers Maniac]

Forza Rovers? Your having a laugh:p

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9x5W14bW3QI


That lad in the red jacket at 2:08 must be the Albanian version of mousey !

[sligofan4ever]

That lad in the red jacket at 2:08 must be the Albanian version of mousey !


Not to mention lad on the right in the green jacket and blue jeans has a striking resemblance to Chris Butler.

[Royal rover]

gents a bit of topic here - but if anyone living outside ireland looking for a link to watch RTE 2 live MNS sligo v galway etc - pm me i won't publish it - this one actually works as well

[red_away]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bW950RVxXY8

They must have been fined a fortune for those flares....hmmm:rolleyes:

I like the way the cops made them extinguish them immediately.....after they had gone out!!

[Rovers1]

From the phone calls and texts i've had, the main worry is:

The game will probably kick off maybe 9.30 local time. I'm not sure. The game finishes 11.30. We all head out, get hammered. Stay out till 3am, whatever. The majority of people are heading back on a flight, that's about 7.30 or so, so we'll have to at the airport round 5.30pm. The journey can take up to 6 hours from Shkoder to Dubrovnik, passport control...etc...etc. Means we'll have to be ready to go round 11am. Alot of people feel it's easier to go back to Dubrovnik that night, and have a day in the city that day, and then head for the airport around 5 or so. Plus, a killer hangover at 11am in baking heat , on a bus, ****ty roads...not so nice.

That's the thoughts of a few people so far. I have 21 people for the bus, if the general consensus changes, then we'll organise something else.
:ball:

[vllaznit_ultras]

For Sligo's fans.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akBHd2viWQE&feature=related

The game will probably kick off maybe 20.30 local time.

[celticV3]

From the phone calls and texts i've had, the main worry is:

The game will probably kick off maybe 9.30 local time. I'm not sure. The game finishes 11.30. We all head out, get hammered. Stay out till 3am, whatever. The majority of people are heading back on a flight, that's about 7.30 or so, so we'll have to at the airport round 5.30pm. The journey can take up to 6 hours from Shkoder to Dubrovnik, passport control...etc...etc. Means we'll have to be ready to go round 11am. Alot of people feel it's easier to go back to Dubrovnik that night, and have a day in the city that day, and then head for the airport around 5 or so. Plus, a killer hangover at 11am in baking heat , on a bus, ****ty roads...not so nice.

That's the thoughts of a few people so far. I have 21 people for the bus, if the general consensus changes, then we'll organise something else.
:ball:
That sounds perfect. I wouldn't mind staying in Albania for a night only for the flights the next day, don't really want to rush or even worse miss them. Our flights are back to Liverpool and are earlier than the aer lingus flight back so we definitely need to be back in good time.

[sligored]

sorry guys - i really wanted to go but this is a logistical nightmare. Too much hassle for me, i hope i dont regret giving it a miss. Hoping to join ye in vienna, all going well.
Met all the players cookie and gerry carr at the races last night - they were having a few pints upstairs and seemed to be a great team spirit. Mind you , someone should tell alan cawley to f*** off and bond with his own team mates in st pats.

[Red&White Rover]

God forbid the lad would be back in his hometown on his week off.

The bare faced cheek.

[rovers100%]

in fairness from what we were told cawley would have signed but we hadnt the finances so cant be too critical on the lad. everyone making a big deal of his celebration when scored against us but it will prob go down as one of his best goals of his career

[Dodge]

in fairness from what we were told cawley would have signed but we hadnt the finances so cant be too critical on the lad. everyone making a big deal of his celebration when scored against us but it will prob go down as one of his best goals of his career

Cawley's a 100% genuine lad. One of the nicest guys I've met in the LOI

[sligoman]

"It's a difficult draw for us. Even if a team is unknown, Sligo comes from a strong league, as he Irish. Maybe this time, luck was not with us, we shpresonim after falling on a team known and easier. However, this short does not have us derail humor, because every team is in such kompeticione, remains strong. I think after looking at some tapes videoje, will create a clear idea about the real strength Sligos,"

"Despite the opponent does not know and know only that belonging to a state that has a say in European football, it does not make us pessimistic for qualification. We have to make the maximum in the first meeting in Ireland. Then hope and believe in the return match in Shkoder. We have a good tradition and I think that will not prishim this year, to last at least the first round, " "With Rapidin will be a double pleasure"

If kuqeblutë will qualify, then the next round opponent will be as Rapidin Vienna, one of the biggest names of Austrian football. "In the first task to do well with our Sligon, then we will see who we will face. Would be another pleasure, as for us, for our tifozërinë to kualifikoheshim and then luanim with Rapidin "

Managers comments:

Lika: "Our chance, the first match in their field"

Trainer of Vllaznisë, Hasan Lika, has spoken for "Sports Panorama" immediately after learning the first round opponent for the League of Europe. Lika admits no knowledge of the Irish team, Sligo Rovers, and states that anyone who's falling, it would be the same for Vllazninë. Pankinës kuqeblu leader did not hide that dreaming of a përballje with the Austrians Rapidit of Vienna, the second round.

Mr. Lika, will face the Irish with Sligo Rovers. How much knowledge do you have for this team?

For the sake of the truth do not recognize this team, but I believe that during these days will make the relevant information. Personally I do not have any preference for the lottery and I have seen all the teams equally possible that we may fall. However, the fact is that Irish football is more advanced than Albanian. The first in this regard, for we all are strong opponents.

The fact that the game will play in the first transfer, it helps to favor?

This is positive for us, but the key is to pick a good result in the first game, which will be hopeful for the return.

If you qualify, the second round gets to play with you Rapidin Vienna, a team known. The ëndërroni this përballje?

It's early to talk, despite the desire we have. I hope to play well with Sligon, because in doing so, could kualifikohemi. This is the most important, but of course that dream Rapidin face.

Vllaznisë expected to join the two Brazilians. What guarantee you, they are really qualified?

State of these players will look at exercise. I hope they make the difference, although the Brazilians are not the first that come to Albania.

[avvenalaf]

Couldn't have put it better meself.

[gustavo]

"
State of these players will look at exercise. I hope they make the difference, although the Brazilians are not the first that come to Albania.
There's a bit of Sligo in their boss after all

[Redie]

sorry guys - i really wanted to go but this is a logistical nightmare. Too much hassle for me, i hope i dont regret giving it a miss. Hoping to join ye in vienna, all going well.
Met all the players cookie and gerry carr at the races last night - they were having a few pints upstairs and seemed to be a great team spirit. Mind you , someone should tell alan cawley to f*** off and bond with his own team mates in st pats.

That is so pathetic.

[dong]

There's a bit of Sligo in their boss after all
Brilliant!:D

[sligored]

[/B]

That is so pathetic.

what is pathetic about that. he thinks he is too good to play for sligo . he could not get signing for pats quick enough.

[Dodge]

what is pathetic about that. he thinks he is too good to play for sligo . he could not get signing for pats quick enough.

You couldn't be further from the truth. He had agreed to sign for Sligo but a deal didn't materialise. So rather than do nothing, he accepted an offer from Pats

[Rovers1]

what is pathetic about that. he thinks he is too good to play for sligo . he could not get signing for pats quick enough.

Dodge is right. It was a mix up on Rovers' side that meant Alan would'nt sign. He's a decent player, but i don't think our fans were THAT disappointed when he didn't sign.

[gustavo]

Locking thread as there's travel and match threads about the game now