Italy Away - 1st April 2009

[SUB of the day]

"when we get to Rome" in his post match interview, probably means sfa, but he did say it.IMO it can only be Rome,Milan Naples or Turin.Given that Trap is our manager, and that we will bring the biggest support,one of Italys 4 largest Stadia will surely host.Of the 4 mentioned,I would make Rome hot favourite.1st of January, is the latest they can inform FAI.

[scousedub]

Rome flights are now on sale with Aer Lingus. Not worth the gamble though as they are over €400.

[shakermaker1982]

I hope it's not in Rome.....never been to Milan or Naples so I'm hoping the Italians decide to give it to one of those cities, despite the fact that they have Champions League final a weeks later.

[gspain]

"when we get to Rome" in his post match interview, probably means sfa, but he did say it.IMO it can only be Rome,Milan Naples or Turin.Given that Trap is our manager, and that we will bring the biggest support,one of Italys 4 largest Stadia will surely host.Of the 4 mentioned,I would make Rome hot favourite.1st of January, is the latest they can inform FAI.

The Scots could equally claim that. They were sent to Bari.

Nobody knows yet.

I tried to book Rome but wasn't paying €500 incl T&C. I got Milan for €150 instead. Milan would be perfect. Turin would also do nicely.

If it's Rome or worse still further south then it'll be back to the drawing board.

[Crosby87]

Turin. It Will NOT be Turin. Come on, Mate.

[Kingdom]

The Scots could equally claim that. They were sent to Bari.

Nobody knows yet.

I tried to book Rome but wasn't paying €500 incl T&C. I got Milan for €150 instead. Milan would be perfect. Turin would also do nicely.

If it's Rome or worse still further south then it'll be back to the drawing board.

The fact Scotland were sent to Bari is what worries me. I reckon it could be somewhere godawful like Palermo

[Gather round]

The fact Scotland were sent to Bari is what worries me. I reckon it could be somewhere godawful like Palermo

NI played a friendly in Palermo about 10 years ago. I don't think the Italian FA expected or got thousands of away fans, mind...

[gspain]

The fact Scotland were sent to Bari is what worries me. I reckon it could be somewhere godawful like Palermo

Palermo was great in 1990 however I don't want to go back there next April. It would be a nightmare trip.

So far in this campaign Italy have used Udine in the northeast and confirmed Lecce (Montenegro) in the southeast for games.

It is all guesswork at this stage.

[Schumi]

So far in this campaign Italy have used Udine in the northeast and confirmed Lecce (Montenegro) in the southeast for games.

It is all guesswork at this stage.That leaves us, Cyprus and Bulgaria. They're bound to use at least one big city and probably two. I'd say there's a high probability we'll be in Milan or Rome.

[pineapple stu]

Can't see them using a big city for Cyprus. *Jinx*

[Schumi]

Can't see them using a big city for Cyprus. *Jinx*

My thinking too (jinx included!).

[elroy]

Surely cant go too far wrong by booking milan now for relatively cheap, approx 150. Surely an internal flight could be got, for an overall cheaper price than direct to say Rome, if thats where it is confirmed.

[SUB of the day]

Internal flights are far from cheap.We took an each way bet by booking flights to Bologna, roughly equidistant between Rome and Milan, 125 euro return.Train to Milan every 22 minutes, 28 euro single, 1 hour 45 mins.Turin is now ruled out ,as Del alpi is under reconstruction, Naples ain't gonna get it,so take your pick SAN SIRO or OLIMPICO.Given Milans greater capacity, 85000, as against 72000 in Rome,we would be entitled to 1300 extra tickets.Both Stadiums are fantastic, but for football, its hard to touch San Siro, no running track, and incredibly steep stands.Imagine, much smaller pitch than Croker,but 16000 more seats!:ball:

[ArdeeBhoy]

Italian trains are/were relatively cheap if that helps. Look on http://www.seat61.com for links to their website.

And by the time we play them, will Alitalia even still exist?


PS.Everyone's who's been says Milan's a kip. Especially for football!

[pineapple stu]

Trains can be slow though. 8 hours it took me to get from Rimini to Rome last year, with the connecting train two hours late and losing another hour or so on the trip.

[SuperDave]

two cheap options: 1)ryanair via stansted or some other european airport (they fly all over italy)

or 2)fly anywhere in italy and take the train.... usually fast and reliable, especially between major cities.

[citizenerased]

ill be looking at flying to bologna on the monday, then getting the train to rome on the tuesday..as sub of the day said it is nice and central, so in the event it is in milan its just as easy to get a train!

[elroy]

Internal flights are far from cheap.We took an each way bet by booking flights to Bologna, roughly equidistant between Rome and Milan, 125 euro return.Train to Milan every 22 minutes, 28 euro single, 1 hour 45 mins.Turin is now ruled out ,as Del alpi is under reconstruction, Naples ain't gonna get it,so take your pick SAN SIRO or OLIMPICO.Given Milans greater capacity, 85000, as against 72000 in Rome,we would be entitled to 1300 extra tickets.Both Stadiums are fantastic, but for football, its hard to touch San Siro, no running track, and incredibly steep stands.Imagine, much smaller pitch than Croker,but 16000 more seats!:ball:

I was in San Siro early last year for an Inter game and the atmosphere was incredible. Its quite an old stadium but i think its been refurbished somewhat since the recent trouble they had there. Upper tier is crazy steep and italians dont seem to believe in taking the 'seat' (very old style tubs) you're allocated, it was free for all. Would recommend it and wont mind going back there, great views from all parts of the stadium. Good transport links from the city centre as well so very easy to get to.

[IsMiseSean]

When is the latest date the Italian FA have to announce a venue?

[stiffler]

When is the latest date the Italian FA have to announce a venue?


I think i have read here it is by the end of this year, however it is likely that it will be annouced earlier.


I wonder would it help if someone who could type Italian emails the Italian Football federation?

[Armando]

Ridiculous growing rumour that the game is currently pencilled in for Turins 'Olimpico' stadium...capacity 27,500.

Surely that's a **** take:confused:

[Green Tribe]

Up North? Hmmm, didn't expect that. Still not booking any flight til venue confirmed

[HarpoJoyce]

I think i have read here it is by the end of this year, however it is likely that it will be annouced earlier.


I wonder would it help if someone who could type Italian emails the Italian Football federation?

I have written 'italian' letters before to Italian clubs.
What you need?

[stiffler]

I have written 'italian' letters before to Italian clubs.
What you need?


press@figc.it

There is the email address of the press and public relations officer of the Italian Football Federation.

If you could email them and ask them when the venue for the Ireland game is to be announced, and relay the response here that would be great.

Thanks

[AidoM]

I think i have read here it is by the end of this year, however it is likely that it will be annouced earlier.


I wonder would it help if someone who could type Italian emails the Italian Football federation?


I have written 'italian' letters before to Italian clubs.
What you need?


press@figc.it

There is the email address of the press and public relations officer of the Italian Football Federation.

If you could email them and ask them when the venue for the Ireland game is to be announced, and relay the response here that would be great.

Thanks


Surely they will deal with an E-mail written in English (even by you stiffler) :eek: :confused:. Now Irish might present more problems for them :rolleyes:

[stiffler]

Surely they will deal with an E-mail written in English (even by you stiffler) :eek: :confused:. Now Irish might present more problems for them :rolleyes:


Just thought they would reply quicker if it was in Italian. No need for them stupid faces either.

[Sligo Hornet]

Just thought they would reply quicker if it was in Italian. No need for them stupid faces either.

Poor Aido can't help the way he looks!

[citizenerased]

i hope its in mainz again, great little spot..:-)

[Green Tribe]

Poor Aido can't help the way he looks!


:D
Wouldn't complain if it WAS Mainz ;)
Have heard a few in work wanting to go on this trip, even ones who would not normally dream of going on a trip.

[jbyrne]

:D
Wouldn't complain if it WAS Mainz ;)
Have heard a few in work wanting to go on this trip, even ones who would not normally dream of going on a trip.

great. another paris 04 with every sunshine event junkie supporter in the country taking up all the flights and hotels

[Newryrep]

great. another paris 04 with every sunshine event junkie supporter in the country taking up all the flights and hotels

Dont think it will be that bad, its midweek, its 1st April (it could be ****ing down/cold) and Paris was easier to get to than Rome/Milan/wherever in Italy.

[Sligo Hornet]

Dont think it will be that bad, its midweek, its 1st April (it could be ****ing down/cold) and Paris was easier to get to than Rome/Milan/wherever in Italy.

As it was in Paris:eek:........don't forget if I am going it WILL be raining!;)

[cobra]

great. another paris 04 with every sunshine event junkie supporter in the country taking up all the flights and hotels

Cant see as many going this time, not the way the country is at the moment, it being on a wednesday should cut down the numbers too.

Must admit there was a great atmosphere though when french anthem being sang in Paris, one of the very few highlights that campaign

[Newryrep]

As it was in Paris:eek:........don't forget if I am going it WILL be raining!;)

Ah yes but if you mention going to Rome/Paris other halfs immediately imagine romantic strolls in spring/summer/autumn (delete as necessary) sunshine and sitting in open air cafe enjoying the warm weather and a nice meal. Rather than sit in your hotel room and watch the rain pelting down a la Friday in Bratislava.

[NeilMcD]

Never bring another half to a football match. Disaster, what happens if they get a taste for it and want to come all the time or even worse you break up and she likes it so much she goes independently of you and you see her at every Ireland match getting off with some lecherous Irish overweight drunk like me. Its not worth it I tell ya.

[Newryrep]

Never bring another half to a football match. Disaster, Too Late


what happens if they get a taste for it and want to come all the time she enjoy the craic/travel but is not really into football,


You break up and she likes it so much she goes independently of you and you see her at every Ireland match . If we break up only one of us will be able to afford to go and it wont be me


getting off with some lecherous Irish overweight drunk like me. Its not worth it I tell ya. She is already married to a slightly overweight Irish drunk

[cobra]

:D same answers as yourself Newry, take her to one game each campaign to earn brownie points to get to the rest of them:) Cyprus this campaign

[Sligo Hornet]

I just take one or both of the children on the trips, so as to give "the Lady a bit of peace"......although now they are aged 22 and 20, not sure how long my cover story will hold water!:eek:

[Newryrep]

:D same answers as yourself Newry, take her to one game each campaign to earn brownie points to get to the rest of them:) Cyprus this campaign

Our unoffical rule is me and the brother go to all home games and me and her go to any away games . Everybodys happy

[AidoM]

........................ No need for them stupid faces either.

They are called smilies I thought. What happened to a sense of humour ? :o :eek: :mad:

[stiffler]

They are called smilies I thought. What happened to a sense of humour ? :o :eek: :mad:


Well they werent smiling too much!

Sorry didnt find your comment funny, thought u were trying to get a dig in at me, if not I apologise.

[Greenforever]

Never bring another half to a football match. Disaster, what happens if they get a taste for it and want to come all the time or even worse you break up and she likes it so much she goes independently of you and you see her at every Ireland match getting off with some lecherous Irish overweight drunk like me. Its not worth it I tell ya.


Guess what did that in 99, and you're right the only games got to on my own since 02 were Tel Aviv - scared of big guns, and Oslo :eek:

Mind you at least the kids pay thier own way now they are big and bold, talking about bringing boyfriends in the future:(:(

[SuperDub]

I think this one will be a good trip. I am delighted its a midweek fixture as that will cut down on the Sc*m that was in bratislavia. The crowd that was in mainz and Podgorica were well behaved and a pleasure to be with so maybe thats a good to thing to come out of the recession. :)

[KR's Post]

Must admit there was a great atmosphere though when french anthem being sang in Paris, one of the very few highlights that campaign

My mate was like lets boo this! I was like no way **** take in store. Class! And the after party at the moulin Rouge, with tourist buses snapping at us. Mind you, at the eifel tower day of the match. People actually asked me for photo's with them because they thought i looked like Rooney, They sang that to me to!!

[Row Z]

Has any city in Italy been chosen for this game yet?? and if not, when do they expect it to be announced??

[mypost]

Ah yes but if you mention going to Rome/Paris other halfs immediately imagine romantic strolls in spring/summer/autumn (delete as necessary) sunshine and sitting in open air cafe enjoying the warm weather and a nice meal. Rather than sit in your hotel room and watch the rain pelting down a la Friday in Bratislava.

When you say "We're going to Italy", approach the subject to pinky gently, and em tell her we don't know whereabouts yet. :confused:

Stonewall game for Milan/Rome, so might be a good idea to fly to Florence, (or in Ryanair speak, "Pisa":rolleyes:) and travel on the train to the venue on the day. Pinky'll even see some of Italy on the way!! :D

[yablazer]

Anyone know how long in advance do ryanair put their flights up for sale? Nothing yet up for the Italy game dates. Thinking i might take a chance on milan with Aer Lingus. 150 return.

[Erimusred]

Ryanair usually put their fares up 330 days in advance.....They havent

Aerlingus flights are up and are scandulously priced.

P.S This game is in Rome

[DubinLondon]

Never bring another half to a football match. Disaster, what happens if they get a taste for it and want to come all the time or even worse you break up and she likes it so much she goes independently of you and you see her at every Ireland match getting off with some lecherous Irish overweight drunk like me. Its not worth it I tell ya.

Absoloutely, this should be banned other halves are only allowed go on trips such as Cyprus, that your mates aren't going on, kills two birds with one stone

[NeilMcD]

Jesus you should not be recommending murder on these sites.:)