Germany away (2 September 2006) - all info in this thread

[green army]

I also think you dont have to book into Germany. IF the game in in Dortmund its only 2 and half hours from Amsterdam. Thinking outside the box on this could work.

your right. could be better to fly to amsterdam, rotterdam, basle or copenhagen and then get a train?

[Conor H]

Does everyone reckon Germany is going to be another Paris?As in 30 000 or so will travel.

[pineapple stu]

Definitely. Whether or not we all get tickets, or will be all standing up to replicate the Paris atmosphere, is another matter...

[Conor H]

How do they allocate tickets.Do EL clubs who get tickets for home games get offered tickets....or do they apply.Would anyone know roughly how many tickets will be given to the Irish.:confused:

[pineapple stu]

10% given to the away team. eL clubs (as in the clubs themselves, not the North Terrace block booking group) get an allocation - certainly worth a try.

[Conor H]

10% given to the away team. eL clubs (as in the clubs themselves, not the North Terrace block booking group) get an allocation - certainly worth a try.
No most of GUFC's international tickets are tied up with the corporate season tickets.Still though thinking of heading over anyway,although my Debs are on Monday the 4th!:eek:

[pineapple stu]

No most of GUFC's international tickets are tied up with the corporate season tickets.
Give it a try anyway. Works for me!

[Forever Dreamin]

First allocation of tickets goes to thoses on the block blooking list taking into account the tickets taken for previous away internationals. THe more regular one takes tickets direct from the fai for away games the better the chance of getting tickets. There is no chance of the fai getting enough tickets to satisfy demand, reckon well get between 5-8000 depending on venue. If Germany dont get to world cup final maybe theyll not bother turning up giving us more tickets. Need to start trying to get tickets in German end. MY German friend (became friend quickly now i want tickets!! and i wont mention the war) is checking out how they selltheir own tickets.

[soccerc]

eL clubs as in the clubs themselves, not the North Terrace block booking group get an allocation - certainly worth a try.
Not strictly true, a number of the groups have secured tickets to away games

[Saint Tom]

oily byrne was in with the said mate in travel industry during the week and he seemed to think it was munich

[Forever Dreamin]

Germany are playing their opening game in world cup in Munich. There other group games are Dortmund and Berlin. If they win the group they will play the remianing games in the same cities. Berlin holds an extra 8,000 compared to Dortmund and Munich so id put my money on Berlin. My preferred choice would be Dortmund but only because been to munich already.

[NeilMcD]

As Far as I know, your attendance at previous away games is not kept on file and that its a draw for tickets between the block bookers once they know how many tickets they are going to get. Thats my understanding of it.

[Babysis]

WE are playing in Stuttgart according to the German Fa site here (http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=de&u=http://www.dfb.de/&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dgerman%2Bfa%26hl%3Den%26lr%3D)

If Its wrong, sorry.

[Kingdom]

Babysis , can't open that link here in work. Does it say anything specifically?

Cheers

[Babysis]

Hi, I did a google search for the German Fa. Google offere to translate the page, and here it is:


EM qualification: Heimspiel against Ireland in Stuttgart
16.02.2006 17:16:09


The Gottlieb Daimler stadium
The presidency of the German football federation (DFB) discharged on Thursday at its regular meeting in Frankfurt/Main that the international match between the German national team and Ireland take place on Saturday, 2 September, in Stuttgart Gottlieb Daimler stadiums. The portion against the Irish is for the DFB selection the prelude into the qualification round to the EM Endrunde 2008 in Austria and Switzerland.
In addition DFB president expressed Gerhard of May he aprons, which could not participate after its heart surgery yet in the meeting: "I am pleased that the DFB presidency followed my suggestion and Stuttgart received the addition for the first home international match after the German national team the WM. It will surely give an interesting play before large window blind, is particularly Ireland for the prelude of the EM qualification an attractive opponent."


National player Kevin Kuranyi
The first Auswaertsauftritt of the team of coach of the national team Juergen Klinsmann in the EM qualification is located four days later on Wednesday, 6 September, in San Marino on the program. In the year 2006 then still the two away games follow in the Slowakei (11 October) and after Cyprus (15 November).

The EM qualification is continued on 24 March 2007 with the Auswaertsbegegnung in the Czech republic. The home portions follow against San Marino (2 June 2007) and the Slowakei (6 June 2007) as well as the away games in Wales (8 September 2007) and Ireland (13 October 2007). Four days later, on 17 October 2007, the German crew before domestic window blind meets the Czech republic, for the conclusion of the EM qualification stands on 17 and 21 November 2007 the heimspiele against Cyprus (17.) and Wales (21.) on the play plan.

The two group-best qualify itself finally for the final round of the European championship, which is delivered from 7 to 29 June 2008.

Like i said, if ive got the wrong end of the stick, sorry

[Kingdom]

No it looks fairly right. Was kinda hoping for Dortmund as I'm travelling from Brussels. Another 2 hours train journey. Ah well extra boozing time.

[Babysis]

No it looks fairly right. Was kinda hoping for Dortmund as I'm travelling from Brussels. Another 2 hours train journey. Ah well extra boozing time.

I got flights for £60 return Fri morning to Mon evening including all taxes. just looking for a hotel now. :)

[Kingdom]

I got flights for £60 return Fri morning to Mon evening including all taxes. just looking for a hotel now. :)
Is that to Stuttgart or Brussels?:)

I got my flights to Brussels for €90 going Fri coming back Sun night. Haven't really thought about accomodation yet. Hostel will suffice.

[oconghc2]

frankfurt is handy enough for stuttgart.

bout 2 hour drive! ryanair flights are at 109 euro excluding tax - each way!!! basta*ds

[Ash]

Who did you book with?
I've a qoute of £124.30 with BMI, but thats Lon->Stutt

[londonirish17]

Yeap, it is Stuttgart. Quite a nice place really. Have to admit though that I am a bit surprised about that decision. Rather thought it would be Dortmund (capacity) due to a probale massive presence of Irish supporters...
I think we'll get tickets easily on ebay.de

[Kingdom]

Are people definitely sure that the game is in Stuttgart? Cause I don't wanna be booking hotel rooms in the wrong bloody city!

[Babysis]

Ive been told Its stantsted to Stuttgart Fri 1st sept (am) to Mon 4th Sept (pm). (you lot are making me really paranoid we've got it wrong)

the total including taxes is £52.86 per person. Its with german wings. waiting on the others before it can be booked. There are 4 of us going now. Makes hotels easier anyway

[NeilMcD]

I just booked Dublin to Stuttgart on Ryanair out on the Wed for €25 pretty happy with that. Even if I dont take it its still dirt cheap but I think I will. Wed to sat is great time to get ready for the game.

[londonirish17]

Speaking German, I just checked on dfb.de. Just don't talk about k.o.
Guess it will be 15.30

[NeilMcD]

You can always cancel a hotel Kingdom its flights you want to worry about as you dont get refund on those. Nearly all hotels you dont have to comfirm until about a month before and some you can leave it 3 days. So I would say book away really.

[Kingdom]

I just booked Dublin to Stuttgart on Ryanair out on the Wed for €25 pretty happy with that. Even if I dont take it its still dirt cheap but I think I will. Wed to sat is great time to get ready for the game.
Neil Ryanair don't seem to fly to Stuttgart?

[NeilMcD]

It was in the year of '88 in the lovely month of June
When the gadflies were swarming and dogs howling at the moon
With rosary beads and sandwiches for Stuttgart we began
Joxer packed his German phrasebook and jumpleads for the van

Some of the lads had never been away from home before
'Twas the first time Whacker put his foot outside of Inchicore
Before we left for Europe we knew we'd need a plan
So we all agreed that Joxer was the man to drive the van

In Germany the autobahn, 'twas like the Long Mile Road
There was every make of car and van all carrying the full load
Ford Transits and Hiaces and an old Bedford from Tralee
With the engine overheating from longhauling duty free

There was fans from Ballygermot, Ballybough and Ballymun
On the journey of a lifetime, and the crack was ninety-one
Joxer met a German's daughter on the banks of the river Rhine
And he told her she'd be welcome in Ballyfermot any time

As soon as we found Stuttgart we got the wagons in a ring
Sean Og got out the banjo and Peter played the mandolin
There was fans there from everywhere attracted by the sound
At the first Fleadh Ceoil in Europe, and Joxer passed the flagon round

But the session it ended when we'd finished all the stout
The air mattresses inflated and the sleeping bags rolled out
As one by one we fell asleep Joxer had a dream
He dreamt himself and Jack Charlton sat down to pick the team

Joxer dreamt they both agreed on Packie Bonner straightaway
And that Moran, Whelan and McGrath were certainly to play
But tempers they began to rise and patience wearing thin
Jack wanted Cascarino but Joxer wanted Quinn

The dream turned into a nightmare, Joxer stuck the head on Jack
Who wanted to bring Johnny Giles and Eamon Dunphy back
The **** crew in the morning, it crew both loud and shrill
Joxer woke up in his sleeping bag many miles from Arbour Hill

The next morning none of the experts gave us the slightest chance
They said the English team would lead us on a merry dance
With their Union Jacks all them English fans for victory they were set
Until Ray Houghton got the ball and he stuck it in the net

What happened next is history, brought tears to many eyes
That day will be the highlight of many people's lives
Joxer climbed right over the top and the last time he was seen
Was arm in arm with Jack Charlton singing, Revenge for Skibereen

Now Whacker's back in Inchicore, he's living with his mam
And Jack Charlton has been proclaimed an honorary Irishman
Do you remember that German's daughter on the banks of the river Rhine
Well, didn't she show up in Ballyfermot last week and ...

[NeilMcD]

Neil Ryanair don't seem to fly to Stuttgart?


Baden Baden is very near stuttgart really so that will do me.

[Ash]

That route is gone up to €220 now!

I booked with ebookers: Dub -> Paris -> Stuttgart
Going Out : Fri 1st Sept
Come Back : Monday 4th Sept

€243

Bit pricey I know but I needed to book something a.s.a.p.
Bought a house so I wont have a pot to p!ss in soon!

[jbyrne]

Yeap, it is Stuttgart. Quite a nice place really. Have to admit though that I am a bit surprised about that decision. Rather thought it would be Dortmund (capacity) due to a probale massive presence of Irish supporters...
I think we'll get tickets easily on ebay.de

stadium holds about 53,000. should therefore get at least 5,300 tickets. maybe more depending on how the germans go in the wc

[Kingdom]

I'm in the same situation as you Ash! Debted up to my giblets! I'd booked flights to Brussels and getting train to Stuttgart €210 which was happy about.
Just booked for one of my mates from Dublin to Stuttgart via London for €155. Gobsheen!
Got a hotel for dirt cheap too!

[soylent green]

Booked with www.hlx.com. Not particularily cheap but they are direct flights to Stuttgart.

Return direct from Dublin to Stuttgart

Out Fri lunchtime back Sunday lunchtime

Cost €258

This compares with Ryanair to Baden Baden ("near Stuttgart") for the same price.

Aer Lingus are over €300 and that is return to Frankfurt or Munich

[NeilMcD]

I am happy with my days work, Got 4 days in Stuttgart in and out of Stuttgart for €100 including taxes. Happy days.

[Ash]

I'm in the same situation as you Ash! Debted up to my giblets! I'd booked flights to Brussels and getting train to Stuttgart €210 which was happy about.
Just booked for one of my mates from Dublin to Stuttgart via London for €155. Gobsheen!
Got a hotel for dirt cheap too!

Is that a hotel in Stuttgart? If so where abouts?

[stickyjoe]

All booked for it now :)

Anyone going from the North of England use HLX. Use HLX direct from Manchester to Stuttgart

[Babysis]

Is that a hotel in Stuttgart? If so where abouts?

wouldnt mind a heads up on a hotel. found a few which seem pretty cheap, but would like to see hwere everyone else is heading for

[stickyjoe]

BTW, top marks to whoever was keeping an eye on the german fa website. saved us all a good few quid ;)

[Kingdom]

I booked a double room in the Bavaria Hotel Munchner for 3 nights for €170 for the two of us. Used some online reservation securebookings.net.

I'm sceptical none the less.

[NeilMcD]

Yeah I just walked past Ray Treacy there at lunch time. He is still saying nothing has been confirmed even though its on the German website. I must say I am delighted with my afternoons work. Fair play to letting us know about the game in Stuttgart.


Cheers

[NeilMcD]

I booked a double room in the Bavaria Hotel Munchner for 3 nights for €170 for the two of us. Used some online reservation securebookings.net.

I'm sceptical none the less.


Why are you sceptical , have you handed over the €170 already or will it be taken out of the credit card coming up to the game.

[Babysis]

IVe seen http://www.cheaphotels.co.uk the achat seems very good price wise.

[pineapple stu]

Got Dublin-Heathrow on Friday night with Aer Lingus and then London-Stuttgart on Saturday morning with Lufthansa...good night's sleep to be had in Heathrow terminal I'd say! Saved E20 on the return by delaying the flight back from London by an hour, though I'll probably spend that in the terminal in that hour! Just under E300 all told.

[SuperSaints]

Neil McD who'd you book with? I thought I had done fairly well with Ryanair & German Wings via Stansted at €133 going Thursday back Sunday.

[dublinwanderer]

are any travel companies advertising any package deals to germany yet?

[NeilMcD]

I booked with a combo of Ryan Air and German Wings going out the wed heading back the sunday.

[SuperSaints]

Don't do a package. You're sure to be screwed over.

[SuperSaints]

Any ideas where the u-21 game is as well?

[NeilMcD]

Yeah packages will be about 600 or 700 quid when I have just booked my flights for 100 and tickets will be about 30 and hotel will be about 140 for 4 nights which works out at €270 so dont book packages.

[pineapple stu]

Any ideas where the u-21 game is as well?
Good question. There's a new format, so if there's a game, it'll be just a friendly. Does anyone know if this will be the case or if the days of U-21 games before the main thing are over?

Any game would have to be within 75 miles of Stuttgart (which limits the options a lot), although that might not count for a friendly.