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Post by felinessex on Aug 9, 2024 12:13:37 GMT
That’s unfortunate. Was hoping we’d get more. I scrape into stage 1, missus is in stage 2 so hopefully will be ok but was hoping we’d get the full stand. Looks like yet another mission “get home tickets” for us. Latvia and Armenia were relatively easy, hope this one is too. |
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Post by superunknown on Aug 9, 2024 12:15:52 GMT
That’s unfortunate. Was hoping we’d get more. I scrape into stage 1, missus is in stage 2 so hopefully will be ok but was hoping we’d get the full stand. Looks like yet another mission “get home tickets” for us. Latvia and Armenia were relatively easy, hope this one is too. Would imagine so. No doubt there’ll be about 50 people in the rest of the stand, I know they’re under no obligation to give us more than the minimum but you would have thought they’d have cashed in, even at £4.50 a ticket… |
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Post by felinessex on Aug 9, 2024 12:30:10 GMT
Looks like yet another mission “get home tickets” for us. Latvia and Armenia were relatively easy, hope this one is too. Would imagine so. No doubt there’ll be about 50 people in the rest of the stand, I know they’re under no obligation to give us more than the minimum but you would have thought they’d have cashed in, even at £4.50 a ticket… Agreed, it would be interesting to know, if FAW pressed them on that option. Fortunately, we’re flying into Podgorica on the Saturday, which gives us a few days to get to know the score and befriend a few local scallies keen to make some beer money. Not so easy for those heading to Budva or elsewhere on the coast. Historic posts on different forums give conflicting reports on ticket purchases in the home sections. I’ve read some reports saying they just turned up on match-day and bought tickets at the stadium. Others have said that they were refused, if not producing local ID. Maybe the difference between high profile games and others. Hopefully, we’re in the latter category. |
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Post by manulike on Aug 9, 2024 12:31:03 GMT
That is really disappointing.
Hopefully, the FAW could at least maximize the VIP allocation and push for 200-300 £9 tickets.
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Post by CrackityJones on Aug 9, 2024 12:32:03 GMT
They probably have been trying to get as many as possible. We usually get good allocations so give them the benefit of doubt
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Post by felinessex on Aug 9, 2024 12:54:52 GMT
They probably have been trying to get as many as possible. We usually get good allocations so give them the benefit of doubt Given the FAW statement regarding safety arrangements in the ground and the need for an inspection, there must be genuine concerns. I guess giving us a limited number of tickets makes the Montenegrin FA’s safety arrangements easier to manage and justify ? |
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Post by Guest on Aug 9, 2024 13:13:02 GMT
Just as well I’ve managed to ask a sponsor to help out by the looks of that allocation as do not like my chances with no previous purchases. Good luck to you all and hope to see you all in the game.
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Post by llan123 on Aug 9, 2024 13:34:50 GMT
Not ideal but home end will be a good option if they never sell out. I have sat in the home end on other occasions with no issues including Croatia in Osijek. The locals even bought us a pint.
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Post by fireboy0610 on Aug 9, 2024 14:00:55 GMT
Would imagine so. No doubt there’ll be about 50 people in the rest of the stand, I know they’re under no obligation to give us more than the minimum but you would have thought they’d have cashed in, even at £4.50 a ticket… Agreed, it would be interesting to know, if FAW pressed them on that option. Fortunately, we’re flying into Podgorica on the Saturday, which gives us a few days to get to know the score and befriend a few local scallies keen to make some beer money. Not so easy for those heading to Budva or elsewhere on the coast. Historic posts on different forums give conflicting reports on ticket purchases in the home sections. I’ve read some reports saying they just turned up on match-day and bought tickets at the stadium. Others have said that they were refused, if not producing local ID. Maybe the difference between high profile games and others. Hopefully, we’re in the latter category. Keep in touch mate, if you can get me a few tickets I will sort you out when we get to Podgorica on the monday, we are the few unfortunates in budva 😁👍 |
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Post by mtj1986 on Aug 9, 2024 14:11:43 GMT
What is the link for tickets in the home end, anyway?
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Post by Martyn Moses on Aug 9, 2024 14:12:39 GMT
We are on 7 games so fingers crossed for stage 2 - but we've booked a week's holiday in Budva so not a wasted trip 😎⚽️🏴🍺🍺🍺🍺
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Post by fireboy0610 on Aug 9, 2024 14:33:19 GMT
We are on 7 games so fingers crossed for stage 2 - but we've booked a week's holiday in Budva so not a wasted trip 😎⚽️🏴🍺🍺🍺🍺 You won't have a problem getting a ticket. Btw see you in budva 😁👍 |
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Post by Martyn Moses on Aug 9, 2024 15:14:02 GMT
We are on 7 games so fingers crossed for stage 2 - but we've booked a week's holiday in Budva so not a wasted trip 😎⚽️🏴🍺🍺🍺🍺 You won't have a problem getting a ticket. Btw see you in budva 😁👍 We are doing Budva Thursday to Thursday so unfortunately missing the Turkey game unless it's on in a Budva pub 🤣🤣 |
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Post by fireboy0610 on Aug 9, 2024 15:35:53 GMT
You won't have a problem getting a ticket. Btw see you in budva 😁👍 We are doing Budva Thursday to Thursday so unfortunately missing the Turkey game unless it's on in a Budva pub 🤣🤣 Saturday to Monday for us, I sure a pub you have settled in will show it for you. |
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Post by felinessex on Aug 9, 2024 15:36:40 GMT
Agreed, it would be interesting to know, if FAW pressed them on that option. Fortunately, we’re flying into Podgorica on the Saturday, which gives us a few days to get to know the score and befriend a few local scallies keen to make some beer money. Not so easy for those heading to Budva or elsewhere on the coast. Historic posts on different forums give conflicting reports on ticket purchases in the home sections. I’ve read some reports saying they just turned up on match-day and bought tickets at the stadium. Others have said that they were refused, if not producing local ID. Maybe the difference between high profile games and others. Hopefully, we’re in the latter category. Keep in touch mate, if you can get me a few tickets I will sort you out when we get to Podgorica on the monday, we are the few unfortunates in budva 😁👍 Will do, I’ll let you know how we’re getting on. Should have a fair idea as to how easy/tough/impossible, it’s going to be by close of play on the Sunday. |
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Post by felinessex on Aug 9, 2024 15:43:24 GMT
What is the link for tickets in the home end, anyway? Previous reports suggest no on-line sales. Supposedly in person only, on sale from match-day morning at the stadium. |
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Post by manulike on Aug 9, 2024 15:48:59 GMT
What is the link for tickets in the home end, anyway? Previous reports suggest no on-line sales. Supposedly in person only, on sale from match-day morning at the stadium. IIRC, don't they go on sale for locals from a place across the river, one day before match? |
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Post by fireboy0610 on Aug 9, 2024 16:17:42 GMT
Keep in touch mate, if you can get me a few tickets I will sort you out when we get to Podgorica on the monday, we are the few unfortunates in budva 😁👍 Will do, I’ll let you know how we’re getting on. Should have a fair idea as to how easy/tough/impossible, it’s going to be by close of play on the Sunday. Cheers mate, much appreciated 👍 Will definitely meet up on the monday no matter what, at least we can have a bit more of a chat than last time we met up 🤣 |
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Post by felinessex on Aug 9, 2024 17:01:20 GMT
Previous reports suggest no on-line sales. Supposedly in person only, on sale from match-day morning at the stadium. IIRC, don't they go on sale for locals from a place across the river, one day before match? Correct, from a sports centre / small stadium complex across the river. |
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Post by Budva bound on Aug 11, 2024 0:37:49 GMT
8 of us going to Budva. All Wrexham fans from NC. Wanting to follow our adopted country too. Send your bars here.
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Post by welshrover on Aug 11, 2024 5:26:50 GMT
8 of us going to Budva. All Wrexham fans from NC. Wanting to follow our adopted country too. Send your bars here. I am assuming NC is North Carolina? If so good effort! |
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Post by eppingblue1 on Aug 13, 2024 9:14:48 GMT
Just to add to the uncertainty there's some very large wild fires either side of Podgorica at the moment and another towards the coast. In fact there's fires all over the region and not just on the outskirts of Athens that we're seeing about on the news.
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Post by CrackityJones on Aug 15, 2024 11:01:50 GMT
Site visit underway at the moment so hopefully we know final details soon
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Post by manulike on Aug 15, 2024 13:02:53 GMT
If anyone is flying into TIRANA AIRPORT, note that there is no need to head South into downtown Tirana (€4 bus 30 min). There is a 4X daily DIRECT bus from TIA airport to Shkodër (€10, 2h) at 11:15, 12:45, 17:30, 20:10. www.tirana-airport.com/en/transport-and-directions/15/By-Bus From Shkodër there are 7X daily departures to Podgorica (€10, 2h)
For those arriving at PODGORICA airport note that taxis ARE NOT the only option!
Despite most of the internet saying that you must take a taxi, (€17-€20) there actually is a TRAIN STATION called Aerodrom, about 1km away - there are not many trains (about ten a day) so check the timetable - but its only €1.20 and the ride into town takes 7 minutes - just board the train and find the conductor!
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Post by Wrexham guest on Aug 16, 2024 21:53:31 GMT
Yes Sir. We are all within a 2 hour drive of Chapel Hill where I live. We have asked the Welsh association if they can sort us some tickets for our travel. 8 of us going to Budva. All Wrexham fans from NC. Wanting to follow our adopted country too. Send your bars here. I am assuming NC is North Carolina? If so good effort! |
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Post by welshrover on Aug 16, 2024 22:47:10 GMT
Yes Sir. We are all within a 2 hour drive of Chapel Hill where I live. We have asked the Welsh association if they can sort us some tickets for our travel. I am assuming NC is North Carolina? If so good effort! Fair play to you. Hopefully you get tickets and enjoy your trip rounded off with that rare phenomenon, an away win for Wales! |
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Post by manulike on Aug 17, 2024 8:44:37 GMT
I assume that the Twitersphere is quiet about the recent Safety visit?
Match-Day party set as Welder Pub - with bug screen for ticketless fans.
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Post by manulike on Aug 17, 2024 11:38:52 GMT
ESIM UPDATE
There might be cheaper single-country eSim options for Montenegro, but I had a brilliant experience last year with MANET TRAVEL and their customer service via email was remarkably fast - almost instant! If you use their 39 COUNTRY EUROPE option - it also covers Croatia / Albania / Serbia / Turkey etc!
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Post by superunknown on Aug 17, 2024 18:07:43 GMT
Following on from manulike’s helpful tips if you’re on o2 and have the o2 Travel Inclusive bolt on for your pay monthly contract (it’s free to add) then you can roam in Montenegro for nothing extra and just use your regular minutes, data etc
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Post by manulike on Aug 18, 2024 11:31:05 GMT
TRAIN MONTENEGROPossible day-trip to Kolasin is 80 minutes NE crossing the highest railway bridge in Europe, with some of the most spectacular scenery in Europe ;-) My understanding is that Kolasin is a tiny place, but has loads of hiking oppertunities?
Dept 1000-1116 or 1706-1831 Back from Kolasin at 1749-1913 or 2044-2215
For those that have time and are going to the Coast (Kotor / Budva) you might want to consider the scenic train ride in the other direction - to the coastal port of BAR - possibly getting off one stop before at Sutomore - learningtobreatheabroad.com/stari-bar-in-montenegro/
There are onward buses from Bar / Sutomore to Budva and Kotor every 30 minutes for circa €5
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