Slovakia Away (8th September 2007) - Match Thread

[stiofain]

I'd say so. I'm sure we'll be grand for tickets for the Slovakia game. I'm not so confident about the Czech game because of the smaller capacity of the Toyota Arena but hopefully we'll all get sorted.

[stojkovic]

Good news for the Slovak match. I think we all expected it but still a nervous wait until its confirmed.

Hope Paddy the Greek can do the business with the Czechians.

[andrew1977]

Yeah Newstalk had it this evening that the FAI can supply tickets to all who applied, no tickets will go on general sale though
Tickets wont be a problem to get hold of in Bratisvla for any of us still short,

[stojkovic]

Dont mess with these guys.

[mypost]

So in a nutshell, anyone that has applied for a ticket for the Slovakia game are guarenteed one....

What about non block-bookers? :confused:

[NeilMcD]

Yeah only block bookers are looked after as they sent out a letter previous to this that non bookers could not get tickets. However the fact that now there will be no block bookers looking for tickets frees up the free market for the non block bookers. Best of luck with it.

[onenilgameover]

Anyone one know any cheap routes to anywhere near the area now? With tickets confirmed i'm gonna start booking (i know its crazy late to do it on the cheap but if anyone has an idea?) thinking of reanting a car and don't mind driving sizeable distances. Brno could be an option. Cryinair fly from London (stan)

[shamrock17]

the guys were going with still have seats www.pilgrimsabroad.com €599 all in for 6 nights but have to fly from manchester or stansted

[Footymadlass]

Theres loads of deals around for tickets in the away side for Czech & Slovakia games. Anyone know if there be lots of Irish supporters in the home side and will it be ok to sit with the home fans

[Diego Murphy]

Out of interest, is anyone stayin in hostel orange in Bratislava? Prepare for the ultimate dump. Think it must have been some sort of mental asylum coz some rooms were padded. I was also slightly concerned by the doctors and nurses wandering into some other section of the building(no i'm not takin the ****). For some great reviews http://www.thebackpacker.net/travelhostels/1876_bratislava_travelhostels.htm . If anyone's gettin de boat from vienna, book it asap coz all de seats seem to be nearly gone.

[citizenerased]

Theres loads of deals around for tickets in the away side for Czech & Slovakia games. Anyone know if there be lots of Irish supporters in the home side and will it be ok to sit with the home fans

where are these deals?

[Mayo_Bhoy]

where are these deals?


Tics for Slovakia game here
http://www.bratislavaguide.com/footb...ctober-11-2006

[stiofain]

Theres loads of deals around for tickets in the away side for Czech & Slovakia games. Anyone know if there be lots of Irish supporters in the home side and will it be ok to sit with the home fans

Where have you seen these deals?

[AidoM]

Theres loads of deals around for tickets in the away side for Czech & Slovakia games. Anyone know if there be lots of Irish supporters in the home side and will it be ok to sit with the home fans

It appears that the Slovakia could be OK for tickets overall - the worry is for the czech game :(. Where are there deals on tickets for the Czech game :confused:

[zinedineontour]

Prob gonna have 2 spare tickets for Slovakia game if anyone needs 2. Will know for sure next week.

[ScouseKop]

Prob gonna have 2 spare tickets for Slovakia game if anyone needs 2. Will know for sure next week.

Looking for tickets myself, so if you have spares ill be happy to take them of you :)

[AidoM]

Prob gonna have 2 spare tickets for Slovakia game if anyone needs 2. Will know for sure next week.

If you have spares they shoul be put on the Slovakia A ticket waiting and exchange list :mad:

[zinedineontour]

If you have spares they shoul be put on the Slovakia A ticket waiting and exchange list :mad:

grand yeah whatever . Will know next week cause got 6 today and prob be getting 2 more next week. Ill post on Waiting List for whoever needs them

[AidoM]

grand yeah whatever . Will know next week cause got 6 today and prob be getting 2 more next week. Ill post on Waiting List for whoever needs them

Fair play Z - I just think If people have spares they should offer them first to those on the waiting list :)

[pineapple stu]

Google maps (http://www.satellite-sightseer.com/id/7097/Slovakia//Bratislava/Tehelne_Pole_Stadium) of the ground.

[Bluebeard]

Just got a room in the Color Hotel through hotelconnect.co.uk - £28.50 per night though. Most of the hostels and other cheapos are gone at this stage. Retrospectively it is funny looking back at the number of places that are empty throughout throughout September, but all booked out for the 7th and 8th.

[zinedineontour]

Just wondering why the FAI are looking for details like passport number accom details flight details with the Slovakia tickets ?

[Paulie]

Just wondering why the FAI are looking for details like passport number accom details flight details with the Slovakia tickets ?

Apparently Fifa have requested this for all away fans.

[jbyrne]

Just wondering why the FAI are looking for details like passport number accom details flight details with the Slovakia tickets ?

when did you hear this? sent my form back last week but didnt have to provide these details

[AidoM]

Just wondering why the FAI are looking for details like passport number accom details flight details with the Slovakia tickets ?


Apparently Fifa have requested this for all away fans.


when did you hear this? sent my form back last week but didnt have to provide these details

Lads,

Have a look at the thread Draw for Slovakia and Czech Tickets for more info on this :confused:

[zinedineontour]

when did you hear this? sent my form back last week but didnt have to provide these details

Just got request in post yday ..

[BradyIsMyHero]

Just got letter from FAI looking for name, rank and serial number of everybody travelling.

Never had to do this before - even in Soviet Union days.

Must be to keep the Stasi police in a job

[Bluebeard]

A mate rang the FAI headquarters and was told it is a FIFA directive now.

[BradyIsMyHero]

Bet they made that up

[NeilMcD]

Brady, the Scots have been getting this for ages, its only now that the FAI have finally started doing what FIFA have been asking them to do for ages.

[KoemansCC]

A quick question, when returning your completed ticket applications to the FAI do most people use An Post or can you e-mail your application in?

I know a mate of mine used e-mail before but I have always used An Post, and they haven't lost one....yet:rolleyes:

[SuperDub]

I send everything by registered post to the fai to be on the safe side.

[Bottle of Tonic]

For any late accomodation bookers, I've just sorted myself with a campsite crowd. www.intercamp.sk

They have chalets for cheap, hopefully it'll be grand, hotels v expensive at the moment.

[stiofain]

For any late accomodation bookers, I've just sorted myself with a campsite crowd. www.intercamp.sk (http://www.intercamp.sk)

They have chalets for cheap, hopefully it'll be grand, hotels v expensive at the moment.

Looks good mate. I took the tent with me to Stuttgart as i was on a budget. What a fantastic weekend, apart from the result.

[wooman]

how many tickets can you apply for when sending back the recent block booking forms?

Whats a safe number as there is 15 of us going away

[jaykay]

how many tickets can you apply for when sending back the recent block booking forms?

Whats a safe number as there is 15 of us going away


They normally just allocate my usual number of BB tickets and say they can't provide the surplus (although this obviously depends on the levels of demand and supply).

So its probably worth a try unless there is a specific FAI rule on the maximum you can apply for.

[wooman]

mite just stick with 4 to be safe

[NeilMcD]

Is it not too late to apply for tickets.

[wooman]

nope, has to be in for next wednesday

i got a letter from the FAI dated 25th July saying more were released

[Dotsy]

nope, has to be in for next wednesday

i got a letter from the FAI dated 25th July saying more were released

I got the same yesterday. Mine says the application has to be in by this Thursday. I am pretty close to the top of the waiting list but I know others who are further down that didn't get the letter.

[Newryrep]

I got the same yesterday. Mine says the application has to be in by this Thursday. I am pretty close to the top of the waiting list but I know others who are further down that didn't get the letter.

got the letter too but i thought it was because i just asked originally for away tickets as opposed to a waiting lister asking for tickets.

[Dotsy]

You could be right. I am just delighted to be back in the running for tickets at this stage. :)

[citizenerased]

i got no letter...bullin

[Beavis]

Anyone else staying on the hotel Botel on the Danube in Bratislava? should be interesting. Hope I don't drown.

[Paulie]

Anyone else staying on the hotel Botel on the Danube in Bratislava? should be interesting. Hope I don't drown.

I seem to remember taking a look at that place on the internet when we were arranging our trip. It looked grand except for the beds looked pretty small. I'm about 6'5 so the last thing I need is to be stuck in a bed that's about 5'5!

[jbyrne]

Anyone else staying on the hotel Botel on the Danube in Bratislava? should be interesting. Hope I don't drown.

knew a few lads who stayed in similar in amsterdam in '00 for wc match and they said it was grand

[Beavis]

I seem to remember taking a look at that place on the internet when we were arranging our trip. It looked grand except for the beds looked pretty small. I'm about 6'5 so the last thing I need is to be stuck in a bed that's about 5'5!


Yeah they are definitely small, meant to feel cabin-like. Shouldnt be a problem for me at 5'9, but as for the leggy blonde local I'm gonna pull....we might have to go to hers;)

[Paulie]

but as for the leggy blonde local I'm gonna pull....we might have to go to hers;)

I'm sure once you pay her enough she'll go anywhere you want!

[citizenerased]

lol....good bustle

[stiofain]

Yeah they are definitely small, meant to feel cabin-like. Shouldnt be a problem for me at 5'9, but as for the leggy blonde local I'm gonna pull....we might have to go to hers;)

Classic!