San Marino Away (7th February 2007) - Match Thread

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06/09/2006, 8:20 PM
Moscow Mule

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Originally Posted by Helen Donegan

Hi there:)

I am from Belfast and live in Perugia with my 14 year-old son, Patrick (of course). I have been in Italy 30 nearly 30 years now, including 3 years in the Rimini area where I still have friends.

My first experience in helping football fans travelling independently to Italy was with Dundee in 2003 http://www.italywithus.biz/ezine/12oc/page3.htm#title. Then some of the Dundee people asked me to help them when Scotland played in Milan last Easter and that lead to me bringing about 500 Scots to Ljubljana from the various airports they flew into in Italy.

Basically I help organise the easiest and cheapest way of travel from any airport to your accommodation (this means you can take advantage of more cheap flight options), get group deals with hotels, transportation to and from the match (if needed), answer questions about various aspects of visiting Italy and bits and pieces like bargaining down the prices of drink, organising parties etc. In Milan I was also able to get extra tickets for hundreds of the Scots.

I earn my keep by offering a good service with low price x large numbers. I also contribute without any payment by helping with train tickets, giving information etc. I have asked permission to help on this forum because I know some people hate to think of others using a board for their own benefit. If I am not welcome there is no problem, if anyone want to contact me directly I will help them via my own site/message board. I take the view that answering questions and giving details of services available etc. on an open forum guarantees (as much as is possible) the best and most honest help possible. Every thing is more transparent:p

I am a "regular" on a few forums so it won't be difficult to find people who know me - I hope we can become friends too:D

Helen

Great to have a contact in the area. If the game is in San Marino will you be able to organise transport to and from the game as we will be staying in Bologna? Is there a minimum number of us you need?:
06/09/2006, 8:26 PM
Sligo Hornet

Moscow.......add THREE more ( i.e the Humpmeister, the Beard, and the Blindo! ) to you team of scroungers!!:D :D
07/09/2006, 7:26 AM
casso36

And another three!!!
07/09/2006, 8:19 AM
samabu92

2 more mule:) :)
07/09/2006, 11:34 AM
samabu92

was going to stay in Bologna but its an hour away on train from airport, so have now booked hotel in Forli. It has train to airport and only 5 kms..Double room 75 euro and even says mini bar is free:D :D Triple room is 99euro Hotel Michelangelo on www.booking.com
07/09/2006, 3:08 PM
casso36

Right!! Hotel Booked, Flights Booked tomorrow!! All need now are tickets 2 please, i know i'm a bit early but hey! first up best dressed!!!

Bolonga Hotel. booked through the following website. www.venere.com if anyones interested.
07/09/2006, 3:35 PM
Babysis

AS Ive just told our lot, I will look into hotels tomorrow - Least those Im travelling with coming from Dublin and Glasgow know they are sorted for a "hotel" on the Monday night in London ;) hope you dont mind pets or people from Longford:D
07/09/2006, 3:53 PM
AidoM

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Originally Posted by Babysis

AS Ive just told our lot, I will look into hotels tomorrow - Least those Im travelling with coming from Dublin and Glasgow know they are sorted for a "hotel" on the Monday night in London ;) hope you dont mind pets or people from Longford:D

At least there's no one from Sligo:eek:
07/09/2006, 4:09 PM
Moscow Mule

Quote:

Originally Posted by casso36

Right!! Hotel Booked, Flights Booked tomorrow!! All need now are tickets 2 please, i know i'm a bit early but hey! first up best dressed!!!

Bolonga Hotel. booked through the following website. www.venere.com if anyones interested.

If your first up I am second, not so smartly turned out but what do you expect from a Russian. I need 5 tickets. Do we know where they are going to play the game yet?
07/09/2006, 6:52 PM
Sligo Hornet

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Originally Posted by AidoM

At least there's no one from Sligo:eek:

Bad news Aido.........my SLIGO FIVE are teamed up with the MOSCOW MULE!!:D :D
07/09/2006, 7:44 PM
Moscow Mule

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sligo Hornet

Bad news Aido.........my SLIGO FIVE are teamed up with the MOSCOW MULE!!:D :D

Tribe all booked up. BA out of Gatwick on the 6th staying at the Hotel Regina in the city centre returning on the 8th. About �130 per person all in.:)
08/09/2006, 7:47 AM
casso36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moscow Mule

If your first up I am second, not so smartly turned out but what do you expect from a Russian. I need 5 tickets. Do we know where they are going to play the game yet?

Use Bolonga as your base. Thats what we are doing!!!
08/09/2006, 8:07 AM
Ash

In case I get snubbed by club and country again :mad:
can you put me on the list for 1 ticket please :)

My source that came good for the Germany game hung
me out to try when I went to collect the ticket :mad:
08/09/2006, 9:48 AM
lopez

Saw on the BBC that the Germany game had over 5000 at the game.
08/09/2006, 10:23 AM
AidoM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lopez

Saw on the BBC that the Germany game had over 5000 at the game.

It was held in San Marino - any idea or indication of how many home/away fans were there?
08/09/2006, 11:01 AM
casso36

Right all!

Can anyone tell me the best way to get from Forli airport Bologna to the city centre. Not arriving until 22.00 on the 6th/feb/07.

I hope there is a train i can get? let me know please as i want to try organise it as soon as possible.
08/09/2006, 11:20 AM
AidoM

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Originally Posted by casso36

Right all!

Can anyone tell me the best way to get from Forli airport Bologna to the city centre. Not arriving until 22.00 on the 6th/feb/07.

I hope there is a train i can get? let me know please as i want to try organise it as soon as possible.

Obviously flying cheap with Ryanair as myself but arriving in on the early morning flight! On the Ryanair website it gives info on destinations. For "Bologna" I think it says that it's 74Km :eek: from Bologna but that there is a train connection to Bologna and it takes about an hour.

Did a bit of a "Google" last night on Italian trains but was difficult to get a site I could get details of times routes etc. (unlike Germany :) ) However, if there is a train to meet the plane it is likely that there will be a train to go to the airport for the flight home.

It's early days yet and plenty of time to get more detailed info
08/09/2006, 11:31 AM
AidoM

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Originally Posted by Superhoops

Dont forget that Bologna Forli is Bologna's second airport and is about 40 miles outside the city centre. To get to the city centre you have to get a bus which is timed to leave after each flight arrival and it takes about 75 minutes or you can get a local bus to Forli station, about 15 minutes away, then get a train to Bologna. Trains run about every half hour (not sure about later in the evening) and the train journey takes about40 minutes.

Casso this if posted above and there are a few comments about it. There aren't too many posts on the thread yet so reading them shouldn't take too long
08/09/2006, 11:31 AM
gspain

Their website

http://www.fsgc.sm/

sells tickets online but no sign of any on it yet.

According to this site

http://www.worldstadiums.com/stadium...olimpico.shtml

the capacity is 2,200. However there were 4,000 at the Scotland game a few years ago. They may install temporary seating.

Thankfully the local demand should be low however there will be a ticket shortage.
08/09/2006, 11:40 AM
casso36

Quote:

Originally Posted by AidoM

Casso this if posted above and there are a few comments about it. There aren't too many posts on the thread yet so reading them shouldn't take too long

Thanks Aido!!!

There is a bus leaving the airport at 22.35 that night but takes 1 1/2 hours to bologna, our flight arrives at 22.05 so i hope we have time to catch it!! You know flucking Ryanair!!!!

I'll also have look at that thread thanks again!!
08/09/2006, 11:59 AM
casso36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colie

Me & Beavis heading so all prices are include both of us.

They're all only 1c/ 1p at the mo so here ya go (all rounded up):

Tues 6th
Dublin 13:35 - Stanstead 14:50 = �54
Stanstead 19:00 - Bologna Forli 22:05 = �60

Fri 9th (Ryanair new route starts on the 9th)
Bologna Forli 17:50 - Dublin 19:40 = �36

Total on flights �150

�75 each thats a bargain I reckon.

Colie,

Me and mate on same flight from stanstead - Bologna Forli, hows yous getting into city centre? let us know and we may share expenses with you.
08/09/2006, 12:27 PM
pineapple stu

Quote:

Originally Posted by AidoM

Did a bit of a "Google" last night on Italian trains but was difficult to get a site I could get details of times routes etc.

Look back through the thread - I've posted the Tren Italia website with all the details you want. ;)

[Can't remember it now, but it's there]
08/09/2006, 12:31 PM
AidoM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

Look back through the thread - I've posted the Tren Italia website with all the details you want. ;)

[Can't remember it now, but it's there]

Yep, Post 16 Stu

Thanks
08/09/2006, 12:45 PM
pineapple stu

Rimini has an airport too, I've just noticed. Very quiet, but there's a flight from London Luton to Rimini (10 miles-ish from San Marino) on Tuesdays. Might be worth keeping an eye out for the spring timetables when they come out; the arrivals details only go up to October so far.
08/09/2006, 1:54 PM
lopez

Quote:

Originally Posted by AidoM

It was held in San Marino - any idea or indication of how many home/away fans were there?

Population of San Marino is 28K. Doubt if 10% of the population go to watch their team play, especially one that can get thumped 13-0. So the balance is around 2000. For a midweek game against this team, I'd reckon 1K tops hard core judging by the Faroes.

BTW, London - Bologna with ryanair are currently 1p each way plus taxes. (:mad: I splashed out �13 couple of weeks ago). That just shows that the game isn't a high priority for the suits, barstoolers and footie connosieurs.
08/09/2006, 2:00 PM
NeilMcD

A bit harsh there lopez. I am heading to the game but there are many guys I know how are Die hard El fans who are not going for various reasons, money, Annual Leave etc. People have to make a choice of away trips and I suppose people felt Germany away in September was worth it and San Marino in Feb is not so worth it. I am heading over but I totally understand that not everybody can go and that does not make them barstoolers or suits or whatever.
08/09/2006, 3:56 PM
Green Tribe

booked now tues-thurs ryanair less than �30 return including the checked 1 bag price!! :eek: From stn

bring it on :D
08/09/2006, 4:00 PM
AidoM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Green Tribe

booked now tues-thurs ryanair less than �30 return including the checked 1 bag price!! :eek: From stn

bring it on :D

Probably get home on Friday :rolleyes:
08/09/2006, 6:14 PM
Green Tribe

Quote:

Originally Posted by AidoM

Probably get home on Friday :rolleyes:

heh heh, there is NO way i am sleeping in that fecking airport again...:mad: :D
08/09/2006, 6:31 PM
AidoM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Green Tribe

heh heh, there is NO way i am sleeping in that fecking airport again...:mad: :D

Make sure that you have plenty of time, but not too much, to make the flight home :D
08/09/2006, 6:43 PM
Green Tribe

Quote:

Originally Posted by AidoM

Make sure that you have plenty of time, but not too much, to make the flight home :D

Think the crick in my neck i still have will make sure i never do that again
08/09/2006, 6:46 PM
sligoman

Too many pages here to start going through them. Can anyone tell me the best way to get to San Marino? Where's the nearest airport?
08/09/2006, 7:13 PM
Green Tribe

Quote:

Originally Posted by sligoman

Too many pages here to start going through them. Can anyone tell me the best way to get to San Marino? Where's the nearest airport?

Oh Jaysus don't tell me you're going? :rolleyes:
Prob Rimini or Bologna Forli, but i am finding out it is no picnic getting around in this place. :D
08/09/2006, 7:27 PM
Sligo Hornet

Quote:

Originally Posted by sligoman

Too many pages here to start going through them. Can anyone tell me the best way to get to San Marino? Where's the nearest airport?

Join some fellow "sensible :D North Westerners".......flying Tues am from Gatwick (BA) to Bologna (i.e. the airport that is actually "near" The city )....staying in Hotel Regina!:)
08/09/2006, 7:28 PM
sligoman

Quote:

Originally Posted by Green Tribe

Oh Jaysus don't tell me you're going? :rolleyes:

Don't know, will see. Prob won't be able to get a ticket but I'd just go for the craic, watch it in the pub:cool: :D
08/09/2006, 7:35 PM
Green Tribe

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Originally Posted by sligoman

Don't know, will see. Prob won't be able to get a ticket but I'd just go for the craic, watch it in the pub:cool: :D

you prob will get a ticket. Say it will be deadly craic :D
08/09/2006, 7:39 PM
sligoman

Quote:

Originally Posted by Green Tribe

you prob will get a ticket. Say it will be deadly craic :D

Really? Thought with their ground been small enough wouldn't have a hope.

Will ya save me a seat then?;) :p
08/09/2006, 7:42 PM
Green Tribe

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Originally Posted by sligoman

Really? Thought with their ground been small enough wouldn't have a hope.

Will ya save me a seat then?;) :p

I'll save you a seat on Babysis knee! :D
08/09/2006, 7:44 PM
sligoman

Quote:

Originally Posted by Green Tribe

I'll save you a seat on Babysis knee! :D

Right, sure we can split the cost of the ticket too so:D
08/09/2006, 7:48 PM
Green Tribe

Quote:

Originally Posted by sligoman

Right, sure we can split the cost of the ticket too so:D

heh heh, she'll break my neck when she sees this post. she was talking about you all weekend in stuttgart ....snigger :D

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