Vllaznia - Rovers 2nd leg game thread - Game to be shown in Connollys

[Rovers Maniac]

I came across a blog on the net living in Shkoder, anyway the lad that writes it is a Celtic fan and a Scot living out there so he will be tuned into our way of thinking. So i decided to give him an email asking him a few questions and fair play he wrote back. I thought he was fairly helpful and quite informative on a few do's and don't, the bit in bold is for a certain member of the DSC (You know who you are :p).

http://www.shkoder.blogspot.com/

Thomas,
thanks for the e-mail.

I'll try to answer the questions.
I take it you have cheap flights/ferry to Dubrovnik.

Google maps take you through Podgorica. That is roughly 2 hours from Shkoder, taking into account the border crossing. So I would reckon roughly 5 hours would be a fair estimate. The roads aren't that great and can be a bit windy, so that lowers your speed. It is bumpy from the border down into Shkoder.

Good pubs...
Pubs as we know them do not really exist much in Albania. Instead, you have cafes. There are literally hundreds of them. not all of them have draught beer. Most would just have bottles of Becks, heineken, amstel or some really watery stuff from Italy. There are a few that have draught beer ( krikell). The draught beer will be watered down, but it is good. If anyone is scared of local water, ice in drinks etc....then let them stick to bottled beer. No ales or Guiness.....although you might find a dark becks in some places.
In general go to the Post Office, main square with the mosque and find somewhere there. 5 mins from stadium, and plenty of cafes/hotels which should have draught beer.

The stadium is about 5 minutes from the centre of town. In Shkoder from early morning till late night you have lots of people milling about the streets, so i would advise you to find a cafe bar that you like, hopefully it will be sunny and hot, and you can sit outside and drink as much as you want. They probably wont even mind a sing-song. As long as you are buying from the cafe, then you will be safe. In fact you should be safe in Shkoder. there are too many people going about to have any real hassle. As long as you dont go about flashing wads of money or try to be abusive, or hassle the women ( dont try that!!! - the father, big brother, cousin is usually a couple of steps behind them!! - and you dont want confrontation with them!!) other than that then they are really friendly. To be honest the owner will be more than happy to have your custom!!

You should find the locals very friendly. there is no such thing as crowd trouble and most will view you as 'entertainment". they will want their team to win, but they already know that probably the team have placed bets on "more than 3 goals in the game"( or something like that!)....so they are not expecting much!

Again after the game you can find a cafe and drink there. I wouldnt advise going about the streets VERY late at night, but there are usually people about even in the early hours!
Hopefully someone is staying overnight in a "hotel" and you can all pile in there and drink as much as you want.

Hope you have a good time, and have a successful European venture!
Colin

[Brian Boru]

Safe journey and enjoy the match. Please God Rovers will do it.

[Jeebus]

I came across a blog on the net living in Shkoder, anyway the lad that writes it is a Celtic fan and a Scot living out there so he will be tuned into our way of thinking. So i decided to give him an email asking him a few questions and fair play he wrote back. I thought he was fairly helpful and quite informative on a few do's and don't, the bit in bold is for a certain member of the DSC (You know who you are :p).

http://www.shkoder.blogspot.com/

Thomas,
thanks for the e-mail.

I'll try to answer the questions.
I take it you have cheap flights/ferry to Dubrovnik.

Google maps take you through Podgorica. That is roughly 2 hours from Shkoder, taking into account the border crossing. So I would reckon roughly 5 hours would be a fair estimate. The roads aren't that great and can be a bit windy, so that lowers your speed. It is bumpy from the border down into Shkoder.

Good pubs...
Pubs as we know them do not really exist much in Albania. Instead, you have cafes. There are literally hundreds of them. not all of them have draught beer. Most would just have bottles of Becks, heineken, amstel or some really watery stuff from Italy. There are a few that have draught beer ( krikell). The draught beer will be watered down, but it is good. If anyone is scared of local water, ice in drinks etc....then let them stick to bottled beer. No ales or Guiness.....although you might find a dark becks in some places.
In general go to the Post Office, main square with the mosque and find somewhere there. 5 mins from stadium, and plenty of cafes/hotels which should have draught beer.

The stadium is about 5 minutes from the centre of town. In Shkoder from early morning till late night you have lots of people milling about the streets, so i would advise you to find a cafe bar that you like, hopefully it will be sunny and hot, and you can sit outside and drink as much as you want. They probably wont even mind a sing-song. As long as you are buying from the cafe, then you will be safe. In fact you should be safe in Shkoder. there are too many people going about to have any real hassle. As long as you dont go about flashing wads of money or try to be abusive, or hassle the women ( dont try that!!! - the father, big brother, cousin is usually a couple of steps behind them!! - and you dont want confrontation with them!!) other than that then they are really friendly. To be honest the owner will be more than happy to have your custom!!

You should find the locals very friendly. there is no such thing as crowd trouble and most will view you as 'entertainment". they will want their team to win, but they already know that probably the team have placed bets on "more than 3 goals in the game"( or something like that!)....so they are not expecting much!

Again after the game you can find a cafe and drink there. I wouldnt advise going about the streets VERY late at night, but there are usually people about even in the early hours!
Hopefully someone is staying overnight in a "hotel" and you can all pile in there and drink as much as you want.

Hope you have a good time, and have a successful European venture!
Colin

Ha ha... brilliant :D

We'll have to sedate him with alcohol for the few hours we will be there!! :D

[dublinred]

He might need some marking, in fairness he has scored a lot away this season including the brandywell :-)

[red bellied]

Up to 150 Rovers travelled out on the flight to Dubrovnik yesterday according to the Weekender.

[Jeebus]

Up to 150 Rovers travelled out on the flight to Dubrovnik yesterday according to the Weekender.

I'm guessing that includes the team, backroom staff & MC etc.

[forza rovers]

out here now and it is scorching hot!when we got of the plane last night it was 26

[Jeebus]

out here now and it is scorching hot!when we got of the plane last night it was 26

Make sure Rory H is wearing sun screen so!! :D:p

[Well Red]

What time is the kick off Irish time and will we get any update from RTE, I know Ocean will be out of the frame.

[SligoBrewer]

What time is the kick off Irish time and will we get any update from RTE, I know Ocean will be out of the frame.

Ocean will have someone out there.

[prodsc]

Game is 7pm Irish time. My understanding is that Ocean FM are doing full commentary which I am surprised and happy about. I am have picked the info up wrong

[srfc1928]

Heading out in the morning, cant wait now.
i was really disapointed after last thursday ,
but you never know............

[Boo_Boy]

Leaving now, confident we will get what we need and advance.

[red_away]

Just about to leave.....cant see us doing it but i am going out there just in case SRFC do the unimaginable and turnaround 2 away goals!!!!

[Mayo Red]

Hopefully we can pull it out of the fire, you never know...!!!

[Well Red]

Have not heard anything on what the team might be but we can guess, hope Peers is fit and good luck the BIT were still behind you whatever the result.

[red bellied]

Radio Commentary lol?? you guys who cant see the game on TV can watch it live on the internet. I'm sure many Albanians will stream it. The quality aint HD but definitely better than radio commentary

Well can we have a link for the stream, know it all.

[RonnieB]

The game is live on Digitalb Supersport 2

I have an official card for the albanian sports package so shall tune in. I am sure a pub around sligo will have it?

[mint sauce]

The game is live on Digitalb Supersport 2

I have an official card for the albanian sports package so shall tune in. I am sure a pub around sligo will have it?

nice, hopefully we can find pub, would be great if mooneys had it

:D

[De Town]

I have an official card for the albanian sports package so shall tune in.
Everyone down to RonnieB's so yeah?!:p

[RonnieB]

My local has it but it is around an hour from sligo.

[RonnieB]

Everyone down to RonnieB's so yeah?!:p

10euro in :)

[prodsc]

Rumour has it Connolly's are showing it

this looks promising but not always guaranteed, check after 2 tomorrow, even then...

http://www.myp2p.eu/broadcast.php?matchid=43198&part=sports

[SligoBrewer]

The game is live on Digitalb Supersport 2

I have an official card for the albanian sports package so shall tune in. I am sure a pub around sligo will have it?

Sell that card for €€€

[Boo_Boy]

I also have the DigitALB card and my brother has said he will put it up using my capture card.

Will post a link tomorrow afternoon.

[SligoBrewer]

http://www.extratime.ie/newsdesk/articles/2120/

Pluggin' my Preview.

[The Midget Gem]

I had a little punt on Vllaznia today:). I really think they'll mow us over!
Good luck to the lads anyway cause I'm off to O2! haha! Won't even hear the result til monday I'd say. Chow (what a sunshiner):cool::p

[SligoBrewer]

I had a little punt on Vllaznia today:). I really think they'll mow us over!
Good luck to the lads anyway cause I'm off to O2! haha! Won't even hear the result til monday I'd say. Chow (what a sunshiner):cool::p

The Midget Gem is so Red Stand.

[gustavo]

I had a little punt on Vllaznia today:). I really think they'll mow us over!
Good luck to the lads anyway cause I'm off to O2! haha! Won't even hear the result til monday I'd say. Chow (what a sunshiner):cool::p

Stop being a ********

[sligofan4ever]

I had a little punt on Vllaznia today:). I really think they'll mow us over!
Good luck to the lads anyway cause I'm off to O2! haha! Won't even hear the result til monday I'd say. Chow (what a sunshiner):cool::p


Jesus christ midget your going to an annual event, European football in Sligo dosent come around every year, this is the first time in 13 years. The least you can do is have faith that we can do it instead of going on about how you rather being at a music festival where you could go any summer. Vllaznia are there for the taking, if we go there with a game plan and take our chances then im confident we can win. Thier defence look to be nervous when attacked constanlt and I reckon Boco's pace and the way he uses his possesion of the ball he can make bits of the defence.

Lads just out of curiosity, if we do get through to the next round, will it be held in the Showgrounds as thier could be a higher demand for tickets ? temporary seating maybe ?

[De Town]

I had a little punt on Vllaznia today:). I really think they'll mow us over!
Good luck to the lads anyway cause I'm off to O2! haha! Won't even hear the result til monday I'd say. Chow (what a sunshiner):cool::p

Your some Gobshíte.

[Intacto]

Russians fans today with Sligo! I think albanian side haven't players like Cretaro or Morrison in your squad. Sligo must win!

[kkontour]

The game is live on Digitalb Supersport 2

I have an official card for the albanian sports package so shall tune in. I am sure a pub around sligo will have it?

Excellent,
Got it!
I know foleys used to have it

[Boo_Boy]

Excellent,
Got it!
I know foleys used to have it

Foley's got Sky Italia early this year AFAIK, I'm not sure if they have DigitALB anymore.

[gustavo]

If anyone knows of any pubs around Sligo that will be showing let me know

[Boo_Boy]

If anyone knows of any pubs around Sligo that will be showing let me know

If you can't find a pub it's here - http://www.justin.tv/sligofella

[SRFCbrothelutd]

Lads, Gerry Connolly has secured the TV rights to show the game 2night. Get in there early and we'll create a serious atmosphere. C-mon the bit o red. . . . .

[Boo_Boy]

Lads, Gerry Connolly has secured the TV rights for the game. Get in there early and we'll create a serious atmosphere. C-mon the bit o red. . . . .

What rights? :confused:

[d rovers]

Fair play to Gerry Nicholson for getting the game shown in Connolly's, he is a sound man & a great Rovers supporter (even tho he is also Tottenham supporter!). I won't be able to make it down to Connolly's, but I'd say it'll be a good night. Hopefully ye will be celebrating progress to the next round. Fingers crossed....

[Schumi]

Best of luck to Sligo, hope you get through.

[kkontour]

Just heard,
Peers out
Morrison doubtful
Pitch hard and bumpy.
10,000 expected at game.
Lads are confident though,

Heres hoping,:ball::ball::ball:

[sligofan4ever]

Just heard,
Peers out
Morrison doubtful
Pitch hard and bumpy.
10,000 expected at game.
Lads are confident though,

Heres hoping,:ball::ball:

Sh!te :( our defence would be more solid and organised with him, no argument about it. Is this definate kkontour ?

[kkontour]

I have it from a reliable source.
A man on the ground
:mad:

[red bellied]

Foleys also have, its advertised on the pub front.

[Boo_Boy]

From what i have heard back at home Gerry Connolly has forked out ALOT to have this game on for the fans(when i say alot I'm talking MORE than double the DigitALB subscription for a year.)

And i believe the person who has told me this, hope alot of the lads who couldn't come to the game go there to watch the game and buy a few drinks to help them cover cost's.

[dublinred]

Best of luck to the lads and all who travelled , best hope is to keep running at the heart of their defence as this unsettled them last week no point launching/crossing high balls in the box , another peno and a goal from raf from play and we are through .

BTW: Aer lingus must be confident of us getting a result as they have already lumped up the prices for a Vienna return to almost 400 next week.

[Guts&Glory]

From what i have heard back at home Gerry Connolly has forked out ALOT to have this game on for the fans(when i say alot I'm talking MORE than double the DigitALB subscription for a year.)

And i believe the person who has told me this, hope alot of the lads who couldn't come to the game go there to watch the game and buy a few drinks to help them cover cost's.

Ya I hear he outbid Setanta UK for the coverage :D

Fair play to Gerry (BTW he is Nicholson rather than Connolly he just runs the pub under a lease agreement rather than own it) a good guy anyway and always has football on from anywhere across Europe at the weekends.

Football, Beer, a bit of craic.............what else would you want.........Bacon Fries I hear you say, he has them as well!!

[Boo_Boy]

Ya I hear he outbid Setanta UK for the coverage :D

Fair play to Gerry (BTW he is Nicholson rather than Connolly he just runs the pub under a lease agreement rather than own it) a good guy anyway and always has football on from anywhere across Europe at the weekends.

Football, Beer, a bit of craic.............what else would you want.........Bacon Fries I hear you say, he has them as well!!

Jaysus I've always called him Gerry Connolly :o.

[redtildead]

sign at foleys says 6 kick off, its 7 though isnt it?

[Rocky]

I'll try to answer the questions.
I take it you have cheap flights/ferry to Dubrovnik.

Google maps take you through Podgorica. That is roughly 2 hours from Shkoder, taking into account the border crossing. So I would reckon roughly 5 hours would be a fair estimate. The roads aren't that great and can be a bit windy, so that lowers your speed. It is bumpy from the border down into Shkoder.

Good pubs...
Pubs as we know them do not really exist much in Albania. Instead, you have cafes. There are literally hundreds of them. not all of them have draught beer. Most would just have bottles of Becks, heineken, amstel or some really watery stuff from Italy. There are a few that have draught beer ( krikell). The draught beer will be watered down, but it is good. If anyone is scared of local water, ice in drinks etc....then let them stick to bottled beer. No ales or Guiness.....although you might find a dark becks in some places.
In general go to the Post Office, main square with the mosque and find somewhere there. 5 mins from stadium, and plenty of cafes/hotels which should have draught beer.

The stadium is about 5 minutes from the centre of town. In Shkoder from early morning till late night you have lots of people milling about the streets, so i would advise you to find a cafe bar that you like, hopefully it will be sunny and hot, and you can sit outside and drink as much as you want. They probably wont even mind a sing-song. As long as you are buying from the cafe, then you will be safe. In fact you should be safe in Shkoder. there are too many people going about to have any real hassle. As long as you dont go about flashing wads of money or try to be abusive, or hassle the women ( dont try that!!! - the father, big brother, cousin is usually a couple of steps behind them!! - and you dont want confrontation with them!!) other than that then they are really friendly. To be honest the owner will be more than happy to have your custom!!


I was in Montenegro a couple of years back and the fella at the camping warned us straight away not to gawk at the women as the place was mostly Albanian.