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.
My thinking too (jinx included!).Originally Posted by pineapple stu
We're not arrogant, we're just better.
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.
Not so cheap!
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!
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!
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.
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!
'How can I hate women, my Mums one!!!' Chris Finch
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.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!
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?
Ridiculous growing rumour that the game is currently pencilled in for Turins 'Olimpico' stadium...capacity 27,500.
Surely that's a **** take
Up North? Hmmm, didn't expect that. Still not booking any flight til venue confirmed
I have written 'italian' letters before to Italian clubs.
What you need?
" I'll go right up to here,
it can't possibly hurt.
All they will find is my
beer and my shirt."
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)
AidoM
Starting on the long pilgrimage to South Africa
Surely they will deal with an E-mail written in English (even by you stiffler)
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!
Tact is for people who are not witty enough to be sarcastic
i hope its in mainz again, great little spot..:-)
'How can I hate women, my Mums one!!!' Chris Finch
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
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.
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