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NeilMcD
08/02/2006, 11:06 AM
Post any info you have on this trip
sligoman
09/02/2006, 11:35 AM
What about availability of tickets for this one lads? 50cent a pint will probably go down well with the fans so this trip might be popular. Stadium holds about 20,000 doesn't it?
NeilMcD
09/02/2006, 11:56 AM
Stadium holds 30,000, demand for tickets will depend on timing of the game, is it a Saturday is it near the end of the group etc. Remember Swtizerland last time we only brought about 4 or 5,000 to the game as it was midweek and early on in the campaign. However when it was the final game there was nearly 13,000 there. So all these factors come into play but as G Spain has said the only 2 games in recent times that were tought to get tickets were Swiss away 2003 and Belgium away 1997. Both were practically play off last ditch games.

I dont see a problem with this one. Prague could be more tricky as that only holds 20,000 however the Czechs have poor support.
zinedineontour
09/02/2006, 12:05 PM
Stadium holds 30,000, demand for tickets will depend on timing of the game, is it a Saturday is it near the end of the group etc. Remember Swtizerland last time we only brought about 4 or 5,000 to the game as it was midweek and early on in the campaign. However when it was the final game there was nearly 13,000 there. So all these factors come into play but as G Spain has said the only 2 games in recent times that were tought to get tickets were Swiss away 2003 and Belgium away 1997. Both were practically play off last ditch games.

I dont see a problem with this one. Prague could be more tricky as that only holds 20,000 however the Czechs have poor support.

Basle the last time we didnt even sell our allocation as far as i remember only 2200 travelled cause most were going to paris .. I gave away tickets for that game cause i was left with a few ... The main problem will be the czech game ..
Ash
09/02/2006, 3:22 PM
Theres a fairly good train from Prague to Brataslavia and not overly expensive
davey
09/02/2006, 4:17 PM
Flying to Vienna is also another option - only 40 miles from bratislava. Ryanair fly this route from London - Won't be selling flights for a while though
NeilMcD
09/02/2006, 4:20 PM
The Vienna on the Ryanair is actually Bratislava as its on the border and its only 9km to Bratislava from this airport whereas its 45 mins to Vienna. They may advertise it as Vienna as thats where the tourists want to go. Like Frankfurt hahn or Brussels is really Charleroi
HarpoJoyce
09/02/2006, 10:22 PM
All roads lead to Central Europe.

Friend of the Irish budget traveller since 1999 or 2000 and their 07:00am 08:00am departures from Dublin Airport, Malév Hungarian is still valid.
http://www.malev.hu/bp/eng/I%5FFLIGHTROUTEMAP%5FENG/
Don't be suprise to see travel agents rightly selling trips on the Danube from/to Budapest ( from Bratislava).

The stadium looks good though
http://www.worldstadiums.com/stadium_pictures/europe/slovakia/bratislava_pole.shtml

How to get there
http://www.slovak-football.sk/index.php?menu=fans

Slovak/Slovakian FA website (english version)
http://www.slovak-football.sk/

And there's nothing to be read into Slovakia's 2:0 friendly win over Germany last September.
http://www.slovak-football.sk/index.php?menu=repre&sub=sra&sub2=matches
"..2005
Slovakia Spain 1:1 Nov. 16th 2005 barážový zápas
Spain Slovakia 5:1 Nov. 12th 2005 barážový zápas
Slovakia Russia 0:0 Oct. 12th 2005 WCQ
Slovakia Estonia 1:0 Oct. 8th 2005 WCQ
Latvia Slovakia 1:1 Sep. 7th 2005 WCQ
Slovakia Germany 2:0 Sep. 3rd 2005 F

Slovakia Tourist Board (they have some big mountains...obviously)
http://www.slovakiatourism.sk/index.php
Dotsy
10/02/2006, 9:39 AM
Sky Europe fly direct to Bratislava from Dublin but you won't be able to book for Sept 2007 until alot closer to the date.
zinedineontour
10/02/2006, 10:15 AM
Game isnt even in Bratislava .. Gonna be in trnava which is about 50km from bratislava ... can only hold 18,500 and prague 20,000 so thats gonna be fun getting tickets ..
teckno
10/02/2006, 10:17 AM
In The Star this morning;

Slovakia V Ireland will take place in the Anton Malatinsky stadium in Trnava about 50 k from Bratislava. This is due to the fact the the Bratislava ground will be closed for renovation.Unfortunatly the stadium in Trnava according to worldstadiums.com only holds 18,448 all seater.

http://www.worldstadiums.com/stadium_pictures/europe/slovakia/trnava_malatinsky.shtml


Have a look at it at the above address
Ash
10/02/2006, 10:44 AM
Trnava travel tips

Getting there

By car: Take the main highway east from Bratislava and look for signs to Trnava around the 20 km mark, (30 minutes).

By train: The fast trains towards Zilina take 35 minutes from Bratislava to Trnava and run several times a day.

http://www.spectacularslovakia.sk/ss2001/trnava_travel_tips_ascii.html
NeilMcD
10/02/2006, 11:39 AM
I dont think the Slovaks or the Czechs are big into going to their home games and I think we will get tickets no prob for these games. The Scots brought over 10,000 to Prague and they all got tickets. I think it will be similar to Cyprus.
Saint Tom
11/02/2006, 9:44 AM
so the debate now is to stay in bratislava or tvarna? seems accessible from bratislava
supasparx
13/02/2006, 6:03 PM
As the two games are only 5 days apart. Would it not make sense to travel out to one of either Slovakia or Ch. Rep. ,be based there, and travel from there to the other country for the match? Just a thought.
Forever Dreamin
13/02/2006, 11:07 PM
No you want to experience both countries, did it once years ago spent 2 weeks in Malta and got a day trip from Malta to Croatia, should have done it the other way round Zagreb was fantastic crack apart from the 5th minute of injury time. Malta is a kip hope we never draw them again, first time out there was 89 aldo scored his first goals for ireland, it was a kip then and gets worse everytime we go back!
NeilMcD
14/02/2006, 10:46 AM
Yeah I agree, stay in Prague and in Bratislava and see both cities as well as seeing Tvarna.
green army
14/02/2006, 12:21 PM
so the debate now is to stay in bratislava or tvarna? seems accessible from bratislava

i tried looking up accomodation in tvarna but had no luck.found a website for trains in slovakia. www.kvc.sk. tvarna is only 46mins from bratislava. last train at night around 11 o clock and they start at about 3-4 in the morning.
pineapple stu
14/02/2006, 12:56 PM
It's Trnava, before Tvarna starts taking over and confusing people when they get there! :)
NeilMcD
14/02/2006, 1:09 PM
Ok must say 30 times Trnava Trnava Trnava Trnava Trnava Trnava
Trnava Trnava Trnava Trnava Trnava Trnava
Trnava Trnava Trnava Trnava Trnava Trnava
Trnava Trnava Trnava Trnava Trnava Trnava
Trnava Trnava Trnava Trnava Trnava Trnava
pineapple stu
14/02/2006, 2:17 PM
You only had to say it, not type it as well! ;) (Yes, I know it was a copy and paste job...)
NeilMcD
14/02/2006, 2:18 PM
Well Its clear in my mind now as i dont want to offend the Slovaks when I arrive.
Forever Dreamin
14/02/2006, 3:05 PM
But can you pronounce it when drunk at 4am??
pineapple stu
14/02/2006, 6:23 PM
Only one way to find out!
Forever Dreamin
14/02/2006, 6:55 PM
ill meet you at 4am then , ill be under the table on the left hand side of the bar with a big grin on my face!!
pineapple stu
14/02/2006, 7:13 PM
:D

Trvavaava

Trranara

Tzvarzva

Tvarzzzzzzz........
galwayhoop
27/06/2006, 9:35 AM
ok lads whats the up to date on this:
slovakia game: date and venue?
czech game; date and venue?
is everyone looking at doing a double on this i.e fly out to slovakia and back from prague?
RedMick
10/08/2006, 10:23 AM
ok lads whats the up to date on this:
slovakia game: date and venue?
czech game; date and venue?
is everyone looking at doing a double on this i.e fly out to slovakia and back from prague?

Definite double header!! Dont forget lads there is a direct flight into Belfast from Prague, with www.jet2.com could be useful if/when Ryanair, aerlingus et al bump up prices for fans travelling to/from Dublin
Forever Dreamin
10/08/2006, 11:56 AM
Definite double header!! Dont forget lads there is a direct flight into Belfast from Prague, with www.jet2.com could be useful if/when Ryanair, aerlingus et al bump up prices for fans travelling to/from Dublin

in fairness ryanair dont up prices they stick to the first X no of seats ate at the lowest price and so on, they put seats on sale about 7 months in advance, so you just need to be quick, currently they fly to bratislava on a thurs and tues only, may have to got thru stansted for this one!
RedMick
10/08/2006, 12:11 PM
Skyeurope.com also fly out of Dublin to Bratislava direct, again like Forever Dreaming says, you'll need to be early for this one
casso36
23/08/2006, 12:10 PM
So where's the best place to stay?
Stay in Bratislava and travel to Travna
And then Train up for Prague game?

Or stay few nights Bratislva And couple of Nights In Prague?
Which would be cheaper?
Forever Dreamin
23/08/2006, 3:48 PM
So where's the best place to stay?
Stay in Bratislava and travel to Travna
And then Train up for Prague game?

Or stay few nights Bratislva And couple of Nights In Prague?
Which would be cheaper?

you couldnt spend money there! :D :D :D
casso36
24/08/2006, 8:07 AM
you couldnt spend money there! :D :D :D

Was thinking of booking a week in Prague that time, is there much travelling involved to see both games????
casso36
24/08/2006, 11:34 AM
Lad's i've just booked 6 nights in prague from 07.09.07 - 13.09.07 in 4* hotel, Is there much travelling involved to see both games using prague as my base??

Let me know if any info!!!
theleprechaun
26/08/2006, 6:29 PM
does anyone have any idea when these tickets will be offered for sale?
gspain
27/08/2006, 5:50 PM
Lad's i've just booked 6 nights in prague from 07.09.07 - 13.09.07 in 4* hotel, Is there much travelling involved to see both games using prague as my base??

Let me know if any info!!!

3 hours by bus to Bratislava but the game will likely be held in Trnava which is an hour from Bratislava not sure if you can get there direct from Prague.
casso36
28/08/2006, 9:15 AM
3 hours by bus to Bratislava but the game will likely be held in Trnava which is an hour from Bratislava not sure if you can get there direct from Prague.

Thanks!!! G
NeilMcD
06/09/2006, 10:36 AM
Meanwhile, Slovakia coach Dusan Galis hopes the Czech Republic's visit will inspire fans to attend after its stadium was less than 10 percent full for the team's 6-1 win over Cyprus.

Galis said he wants Saturday's victory to "awake public interest and bring a full house against the Czech Republic" after only 4,000 people were at Bratislava's 50,000-seat Tehelne Pole stadium.

Pity they are not playing the game there .
sandra
06/09/2006, 12:41 PM
Just found this site
/www.ticketportal.sk/
It might be usefull if tickets are in short supply.Looks like its the slovakian version of (greman eventim) Once I logged on it was allowing me buy tickets for the Slovakia v Germany game :D :D :D
casso36
06/09/2006, 3:01 PM
Post any info you have on this trip

Should this not read 8th September 2007
Cowboy
06/09/2006, 4:28 PM
Should this not read 8th September 2007

well spotted:)
Green Tribe
08/09/2006, 6:28 PM
Should this not read 8th September 2007

heh heh, sure didn't some ar*e already book for this year thinking it was in 2006? :rolleyes: :D
casso36
12/09/2006, 8:53 AM
heh heh, sure didn't some ar*e already book for this year thinking it was in 2006? :rolleyes: :D

Not messing i ****ed myself laughing at that one!!:D
Closed Account 2
12/09/2006, 10:17 AM
yeah a change to the title would be good
pineapple stu
26/09/2006, 12:51 PM
Slovak rail - ZSR (http://www.slovakrail.sk/generate_page.php?page_id=1).

Regular trains (http://217.12.52.132/internetIKVCWeb/pageFlow/connection/searchConnection.do) from Bratislava to Trnava for the match - only takes 45 minutes or so.

Also regular trains (http://217.12.52.132/internetIKVCWeb/pageFlow/connection/searchConnection.do) from Bratislava to Prague - takes four or five hours, depending on the number of changes you make.
rfkimble
05/10/2006, 2:14 AM
tickets for this one

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Just found this site
/www.ticketportal.sk/
It might be usefull if tickets are in short supply.Looks like its the slovakian version of (greman eventim) Once I logged on it was allowing me buy tickets for the Slovakia v Germany game



tried registering wit this crowd but when i entered my address,etc it came up

PSČ NIEJE V SPRÁVNOM FORMÁTE.

Any ideas wot im doin wrong. def looks like the site to get tickets from tho
joe_barry80
05/10/2006, 7:39 AM
Ryanair don't fly to Vienna direct. To Bratislava go to www.skyeurope.com direct from Dublin and Ryanair go direct to Bratislava also from Dublin. Aerlingus goes to Vienna cheap enough from Dublin. You can go through Luton, Stansted also. Trains up to Prague are every hour and a half take around 4 - 5 hours. These 2 cities are dodgy enough with pick pockets e.t.c. I know it will be hard to keep your wits about you when your ****ed up.:D
geysir
13/10/2006, 6:51 PM
I saw some of the highlights of the Slovakia Germany game. Plenty of empty spaces. According to reports about 10,000 empty seats and this is in their biggest game after the Czechs and after an excellant away win.
samabu92
13/10/2006, 9:45 PM
4 of us booked dub-vienna 55euro each one way with aer lingus on 7sept..sort return from prague at later date with other airline hopefully(151 euro one way at moment with aer lingus) they were not long bumping that one up:mad:
zinedineontour
14/10/2006, 6:35 PM
4 of us booked dub-vienna 55euro each one way with aer lingus on 7sept..sort return from prague at later date with other airline hopefully(151 euro one way at moment with aer lingus) they were not long bumping that one up:mad:

3 of us booked out on the 6th on that vienna flight for 55 each and we booked the prague return on the 13th for 150 each just cause its only bound to go up in price and rather get it sorted at this stage.. booked lovely apartments in bratislava and prague as well cheap enough ..