Georgia game at risk?

[eirebhoy]

Old news regurgitated by the Herald. No statements from anybody today -either Georgian FA, FIFA or FAI.

We're still waiting

This morning's Irish Times and Examiner said Krakow, Karlsruhe and Graz were the alternatives to Tbilisi. The Herald say:

"The Georgian FA today confirmed to the Evening Herald that they have selected Karlsruhe in south-west Germany as their first-choice for a neutral venue if FIFA decide to ban the match from going ahead in Tbilisi."

[eirebhoy]

TBILISI (Reuters) - Georgia's World Cup home qualifier against Ireland scheduled for September 6 will be played in the German city of Karlsruhe, the Georgian football federation (GFF) announced on Tuesday.

Last week, world soccer's governing body FIFA announced that the European Group Eight qualifier would be moved from Tbilisi to a neutral venue due to the tensions in Georgia following a military conflict with Russia over the breakaway South Ossetia province earlier this month.

The conflict erupted when Georgia sent in troops and tanks to try to take back the province, provoking a huge counter-attack from Russia.

FIFA set the GFF a Tuesday deadline to nominate a venue.

"We had several options but decided on Karlsruhe," GFF general secretary Ucha Ugulava told Reuters.

Georgia striker Alexandre Iashvili played for Bundesliga club Karlsruhe SC, giving the Georgians much-needed support from neutral German fans, Ugulava said.

After playing Ireland, Georgia travel to Udine, Italy, to take on the world champions in their next qualifier on September 10.

(Reporting by Vakhtang Bzikadze, writing by Gennady Fyodorov; Editing by Clare Fallon)

http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/080826/2/1597t.html

Judging by that article I think Reuters are going on the original statement by FIFA which has obviously since changed. Georgia have gone with Karlsruhe in case it can't be played in Tblisi. I wouldn't go booking flights to Germany just yet though.

[SUB of the day]

http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/080826/2/1597t.html

Judging by that article I think Reuters are going on the original statement by FIFA which has obviously since changed. Georgia have gone with Karlsruhe in case it can't be played in Tblisi. I wouldn't go booking flights to Germany just yet though.

145 euro return with ryanair, dublin to baden baden, inc t&C'

[NeilMcD]

I would not book anything yet though. Nothing confirmed on the FIFA or FAI websites Yet and they could be just going on what the Georgian guy said.

[Cowboy]

Thats a fair point. Myself and a few others have taken a punt on the ryanair flight. If it does not work out we are down 150 but what the hell.

I would not book anything yet though. Nothing confirmed on the FIFA or FAI websites Yet and they could be just going on what the Georgian guy said.

[NeilMcD]

Having already booked to Georgia via Riga I am not taking a punt until it is all confirmed. I a only going one way anyway and then try to get to Riga so I can hook up with my original route.

[Greenforever]

Looks like its fecking baden baden again, hope the same taxi driver is there, Greenforever, what you think.

You are talking about the gorgeous Paris from Iraq I persume

Looking for her phone number,

Have booked flights into Frankfurt Hahn on friday morning, and on Sunday evening from Frankfurt Hahn to Bratislava, total €75 each.

We are travelling from Vienna to Pod on Monday as planned. Setting up a thread for anyone interested in sharing coach from Frankfurt to wherever the game is.

[gwhite]

It's official, it'll be in Karlsruhe.

[AidoM]

It's official, it'll be in Karlsruhe.

Where's that from it's not on FIFA or FAI site at the moment

[BradyIsMyHero]

This morning's Irish Times and Examiner said Krakow, Karlsruhe and Graz were the alternatives to Tbilisi. The Herald say:

"The Georgian FA today confirmed to the Evening Herald that they have selected Karlsruhe in south-west Germany as their first-choice for a neutral venue if FIFA decide to ban the match from going ahead in Tbilisi."

Correction. I was clearly wrong on this one, and apologise to all concerned (even the Herald!)

Anybody know when today will the decion be given ?

[gwhite]

http://www.independent.ie/breaking-n...e-1463945.html

[BradyIsMyHero]

http://www.independent.ie/breaking-n...e-1463945.html

Is this definite ? It mentions "last night"

Nothing on FAI site

[BradyIsMyHero]

Liam Mackey in today's Examiner says decision is to be made this morning

http://www.irishexaminer.com/irishex...848-qqqx=1.asp

[Reality Bites]

27/08/2008 - 09:04:20
Republic of Ireland supporters can finally begin booking flights for the upcoming World Cup qualifier with Georgia.

The Georgian football federation confirmed last night that the game will be held in the German city of Karlsruhe on Saturday week.

FIFA had ordered that the game be moved from Tbilisi to a neutral venue due to the security situation in Georgia.

[passinginterest]

I was in Karlsruhe in December. Lovely little city, very easy to get around with the trams and buses. Flew into Karlsruhe-Baden with Ryanair, it's about 40 mins I think on the coach into Karlsruhe. We stayed here it's nice, right outside the main train station and tram track. Didn't make it out to the stadium but pretty sure it's not too far out. Good luck to everyone who travels.

[BradyIsMyHero]

27/08/2008 - 09:04:20
Republic of Ireland supporters can finally begin booking flights for the upcoming World Cup qualifier with Georgia.

The Georgian football federation confirmed last night that the game will be held in the German city of Karlsruhe on Saturday week.

FIFA had ordered that the game be moved from Tbilisi to a neutral venue due to the security situation in Georgia.

where is this confirmed ? Other media are saying decision will be taken this morning

[jbyrne]

will it be possible to get tickets now if you hadnt gotten for them when it was to be in tbilisi?

[BradyIsMyHero]

Seems to be definite now

http://www.irishtimes.com/sports/soc...680055333.html

[Dotsy]

RYanair aren't slow off the mark.

Over €200 one way to Karlsruhe on 5th Sept and the same coming back on SUnday.

[NeilMcD]

It still all comes from a Reuters quote from the Georgian guy who said that they would nominate Karslrhue but still want the game to be in Tiblisi. Its seems as if the first part of that sentance has been take and the secon part left out. My understanding is that FIFA are meeting as we speak.

If its a neutral venue it will be Karlsrhue but the neutral venue has not been confirmed by FIFA