Georgia game at risk?

[stiofain]

Strange they have now nominated 2 venues that will be touch and go for the criteria for International football.

Even if FIFA eventually postpone the game.

OK guys Wuppertal is 106 kms from Frankfurt Northern Ireland U21s play Germany there on Friday night Sept 5th. Lets all confuse the hell out of the Germans. :D

Wish i'd seen this earlier. I'd love to get to this game (i'm such a geek :D). Hopefully i'll manage to fit it in.

[SuperDub]

We got a full refund from czech airlines too :)

[Greenforever]

what day you going to podgorica, green? We're out on sunday. Better times for flights than tbilisi but would have loved to have gone there :(. I think we would have got a great reception if we'd gone there but unfortunately it really wasn't possible given the situation.

Roll on the wine festival and roll us out ;)


frankfurt ju 0351 k 08sep 1450 krt7 08sep 08sep 20k ok
terminal:1
belgrade arrival time: 1640
terminal:2

belgrade ju 0664 k 08sep 1750 krt7 08sep 08sep 20k ok
terminal:2
podgorica arrival time: 1850

[Greenforever]

OK guys Wuppertal is 106 kms from Frankfurt Northern Ireland U21s play Germany there on Friday night Sept 5th. Lets all confuse the hell out of the Germans. :D


I always support the North, except when we're playing them off course and wouldn't mind going to this game.

Reckon we should bring a load of flags and and give them a great support, would really take the **** out of the bigots and probably be appreciated by the VAST MAJORITY of Northern Irish people.

And not looking for a row - for me We're all Irish and if we're not then they are our closest neighbours.

[Sligo Hornet]

What day you going to Podgorica, Green? We're out on Sunday. Better times for flights than Tbilisi but would have loved to have gone there :(. I think we would have got a great reception if we'd gone there but unfortunately it really wasn't possible given the situation.

Roll on the wine festival and roll us out ;)


Everyone that is except "Moscow Mule":D

[Newryrep]

Did the Air Baltic ones get a refund* ?

*not the lucky ones who they refunded because of Air Baltic schedule change 2 months ago

[gspain]

The train to Wuppertal is €150. I can rent a car for €50-€60 for the day. I fly into Frankfurt airport (main one - Aer Lingus flight) on Friday morning.

I plan on renting a car and driving to Wuppertal and back to Frankfurt airport that night after the game - return the car and get the train back to my city centre hotel.

If anybody fancies a lift and will share some of the cost let me know by pm.

[Dotsy]

According to ticket office those wuith allocation for tbilisi have first shout on tickets

The only fair way of doing it.

If there was 1000 originally travelling I suppose there should be a good chance of the rest of us getting tickets.

[RedBobby]

Doubt that all 9,000 other tickets will be sold to the georgian fan base in mainz.
I think they are selling more tickets outside the stadium on match day.
But this has yet to be confirmed by the FAI.

[newrynyuk]

Did the Air Baltic ones get a refund* ?

*not the lucky ones who they refunded because of Air Baltic schedule change 2 months ago

Well I was going to Tbilisi via Vienna with Austrian Airways, and they basically told me to sod off. They're still flying to Tbilisi so as far as they are concerned, so am I. Because I went for the cheapest ticket, it was totally non-refundable. So unless the situation in Georgia esculates again and Austrian Airways have to cancel flights, that's £500 down the drain. I'm not optimistic that will happen. Besides, it's just wrong to hope people die so I can get my money back.

[zenokelly]

Well I was going to Tbilisi via Vienna with Austrian Airways, and they basically told me to sod off. They're still flying to Tbilisi so as far as they are concerned, so am I. Because I went for the cheapest ticket, it was totally non-refundable. So unless the situation in Georgia esculates again and Austrian Airways have to cancel flights, that's £500 down the drain. I'm not optimistic that will happen. Besides, it's just wrong to hope people die so I can get my money back.

I got a full refund about 2 weeks ago through e-mail, and there was no bother, but that was from Tbilisi - Dubrovnik (via. Vienna), so maybe you should keep at them until they give in.

[EalingGreen]

I always support the North, except when we're playing them off course and wouldn't mind going to this game.

Reckon we should bring a load of flags and and give them a great support, would really take the **** out of the bigots and probably be appreciated by the VAST MAJORITY of Northern Irish people.

And not looking for a row - for me We're all Irish and if we're not then they are our closest neighbours.

This NI fan certainly appreciates the sentiment, esp since it won't take many* of you to outnumber our support! :) (We're hoping/expecting to take around 1,600 to Slovakia for the senior game the next day)

* - A minibus load? ;)

[stiofain]

I always support the North, except when we're playing them off course and wouldn't mind going to this game.

Reckon we should bring a load of flags and and give them a great support, would really take the **** out of the bigots and probably be appreciated by the VAST MAJORITY of Northern Irish people.

And not looking for a row - for me We're all Irish and if we're not then they are our closest neighbours.

Fantastic idea. I'm really hoping to be there.

[Newryrep]

Well I was going to Tbilisi via Vienna with Austrian Airways, and they basically told me to sod off. They're still flying to Tbilisi so as far as they are concerned, so am I. Because I went for the cheapest ticket, it was totally non-refundable. So unless the situation in Georgia esculates again and Austrian Airways have to cancel flights, that's £500 down the drain. I'm not optimistic that will happen. Besides, it's just wrong to hope people die so I can get my money back.

Newrynyuk

sorry to hear it, kind of assumed all the scheduled carriers paid up eventually, even if they offered you a credit note it would be something. what are the austrian advice to their citizens traveling to Tbilisi is there no force majeure option with them/your insurance company

[Greenforever]

This NI fan certainly appreciates the sentiment, esp since it won't take many* of you to outnumber our support! :) (We're hoping/expecting to take around 1,600 to Slovakia for the senior game the next day)

* - A minibus load? ;)


Hope you dont get the torrential rain we got in Bratislava last year:D

[gufct]

or the gestapo bouncers.Stay far away from the Dubliner Bar by far the biggest bunch of thugs i have ever come across in all my travels.

[Greenforever]

Newrynyuk

sorry to hear it, kind of assumed all the scheduled carriers paid up eventually, even if they offered you a credit note it would be something. what are the austrian advice to their citizens traveling to Tbilisi is there no force majeure option with them/your insurance company


Tell them that you are willing to travel, but your insurance company have told you your cover will be invalidated for flying to a warzone and ask them to provide you with life insurance before you travel, this may help.

Also talk to thier Dublin or UK office depending on where you bought ticket and point of departure, they may have a different attitude.

Czech Airlines were having none of it when I rang them, but eventually they told me to ring the Dublin office. The Dublin office offered a full refund no questions asked.

[AidoM]

Also talk to thier Dublin or UK office depending on where you bought ticket and point of departure, they may have a different attitude.

Czech Airlines were having none of it when I rang them, but eventually they told me to ring the Dublin office. The Dublin office offered a full refund no questions asked.

Exactly the same story with me for Czech Airlines :)

[Green Tribe]

newry rep, we were with air baltic and didn't get affected by the schedule change, i emailed them several times including your piece, and finally it worked, they weren't too pleased when another fan copied my email asking for a refund too :D They said it was the last refund they were doing :eek:
We got Riga - Tbilisi return refunded in full. Those booked with Austrian airlines not refunding keep at them, use the govt advice + invalid insurance quote.

[newrynyuk]

Tell them that you are willing to travel, but your insurance company have told you your cover will be invalidated for flying to a warzone and ask them to provide you with life insurance before you travel, this may help.

Also talk to thier Dublin or UK office depending on where you bought ticket and point of departure, they may have a different attitude.

Czech Airlines were having none of it when I rang them, but eventually they told me to ring the Dublin office. The Dublin office offered a full refund no questions asked.

I bought the flights from the Austrian Airlines website. When I emailed them asking to cancel, they replied "As Austrian Airlines is still operating flight to Tiblisi, no goodwill will be offered in case of cancellation. The booked fare conditions will apply." The only number I have for them is in Austria. Might have to resort to that.

[Newryrep]

newry rep, we were with air baltic and didn't get affected by the schedule change, i emailed them several times including your piece, and finally it worked, they weren't too pleased when another fan copied my email asking for a refund too :D They said it was the last refund they were doing :eek:
We got Riga - Tbilisi return refunded in full. Those booked with Austrian airlines not refunding keep at them, use the govt advice + invalid insurance quote.

Glad to help, surprised at the refund, thought they would of offered you a credit note. If they conceeded the point that they have refunded some people they can hardly turn round now and not others

[Green Tribe]

true newry rep. I think the Force Majeure/Invalid insurance - Govt advice helped :D

[geysir]

Dealaney - more tickets (http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/sport/2008/0830/1220023440769.html)

"We've looked for 6,500 tickets from the Georgian FA," he said. "That proposal is with them.
The location for Georgia's remaining home games will depend on the political situation in the country.
"I've spoken to all the top people in Fifa at the highest level about this over the last couple of weeks. Their view is very simple: they'll take each game on a case-by-case basis."

[paul_oshea]

i thought that alright why would they move all games, who was saying that and on what basis?

[BradyIsMyHero]

FAI will have a ticket booth outside ground in Mainz for Irish fans.

Those who booked tickets for Georgia game in Tbilisi can collect tickets from the booth before the game, FAI said.

[Saint Tom]

sorry folks - ive been down the sticks for the weekend :) had no net access. Got a call on Friday from the ticket office stating that as a Tbilisi appplicant I would get first pick on tickets and that the remainder would be distributed in Mainz.

[newrynyuk]

Tell them that you are willing to travel, but your insurance company have told you your cover will be invalidated for flying to a warzone and ask them to provide you with life insurance before you travel, this may help.

Also talk to thier Dublin or UK office depending on where you bought ticket and point of departure, they may have a different attitude.

Well, I rang their UK number and they were adamant that no refunds were possible. So taking your advice, I asked if they were willing to provide insurance for me as my travel insurance will not cover deliberately flying to a war zone. There was a moments hesitation before the girl on the phone went off to speak to her supervisor. When she returned, she said whilst they could not do a full refund, they were willing to refund the taxes back. Considering this was as much as a few of the others flying from London could get from Czech Airlines and the like, I accepted. €180.00 is comes to, but better than nothing I suppose. Thanks for your advice, Greenforever.

[Kilcruise]

I just hope that al the supporters that orginally booked for tbilisi get tickets for the game in germany. It is a mammoth task for all those that booked for tbilisi to re-arrange and go to germany. It will be criminal if fo some reason the allocation of tickets does not cater for them.
Needless to say i and 2 others travelling together are part of this brigrade

[SuperDub]

I just hope that al the supporters that orginally booked for tbilisi get tickets for the game in germany. It is a mammoth task for all those that booked for tbilisi to re-arrange and go to germany. It will be criminal if fo some reason the allocation of tickets does not cater for them.
Needless to say i and 2 others travelling together are part of this brigrade

I got a call from the FAI on friday saying we would be sorted for tickets as they are looking after those of us first who had origionally planned to travel to Tbilisi.

[Greenforever]

Well, I rang their UK number and they were adamant that no refunds were possible. So taking your advice, I asked if they were willing to provide insurance for me as my travel insurance will not cover deliberately flying to a war zone. There was a moments hesitation before the girl on the phone went off to speak to her supervisor. When she returned, she said whilst they could not do a full refund, they were willing to refund the taxes back. Considering this was as much as a few of the others flying from London could get from Czech Airlines and the like, I accepted. €180.00 is comes to, but better than nothing I suppose. Thanks for your advice, Greenforever.


When you get back from the trip, write to them, quoting the refunds issued to others and threatening to sue them in the small claims courts. I'll email you our booking details if you want to include with the letter.

As the man says you have nothing to lose and a few quid to gain, tell them you might settle for a return trip to Sofia next July provided they guarantee the Russians arent still advancing :D:D:D

[gspain]

I just hope that al the supporters that orginally booked for tbilisi get tickets for the game in germany. It is a mammoth task for all those that booked for tbilisi to re-arrange and go to germany. It will be criminal if fo some reason the allocation of tickets does not cater for them.
Needless to say i and 2 others travelling together are part of this brigrade

You should have got a call from the FAI.

They are giving the first 1,000 tickets to the fans who had tickets ordered for Tbilisi.

[newrynyuk]

When you get back from the trip, write to them, quoting the refunds issued to others and threatening to sue them in the small claims courts. I'll email you our booking details if you want to include with the letter.

As the man says you have nothing to lose and a few quid to gain, tell them you might settle for a return trip to Sofia next July provided they guarantee the Russians arent still advancing :D:D:D

Hmm. I'll see what the other lads are doing regarding their cancelled flights before threatening them with an appearance before Judge Wapner*. I'm just thankful to get anything back at all, to be honest. Really looking forward to Germany now.

* Pointless obscure early 80's TV reference. Ask your dads.

[Cloggs]

just wondering what time the game is kicking off on saturday?i've read reports that its on at 8pm and 5pm.can someone confirm for me please?

[tetsujin1979]

Just seen an ad on RTE 2 that said coverage is starting at 4:30, so probably 5

[Deckydee]

Does anyone know what channel it is being shown on. Setanta is saying notthing about showing it

http://www.setanta.com/en/UK/Our-Sports/Football/World-Cup/World-Cup/Inreland-Internationals/Ireland-Internationals/ROI-INTERNATIONAL-FIXTURES/

[newbie]

Rte 2

[Deckydee]

Thankss!

That is correct: http://www.rte.ie/sport/sportontv.html

[Sligo Hornet]

It's also on Channel 5 UK

[Cloggs]

Just seen an ad on RTE 2 that said coverage is starting at 4:30, so probably 5

cheers for that

[paul_oshea]

so is this match going ahead in tbilisi or where now?

[RedBobby]

so is this match going ahead in tbilisi or where now?

It's in mainz in germania.
40 clicks from frankfurt.

[Condex]

Sorry, hate to go off topic but have you looked into getting to Montenegro by train? I'd be interested in doing that myself. Thanks.

Booked last night on www.bahn.de
Mainz - Munich - 01:57 Sunday Euro29
Munich - Zagreb - 11:00 Sunday Euro31

Then I'm gonna add some sightseeing to the trip
Plitvice Lakes
Mostar
Sarajevo
Get to Podgorica a few hours before the game been to Podgorica before
and its an absolute dump..