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Post by manulike on Mar 27, 2024 9:25:29 GMT
Just to highlight how good the U17 achievement is, some of the teams that DIDN'T qualify are:
Germany (the winners last year)
Netherlands (winner 4 times)
Switzerland (winner once)
Belgium
Norway
Qualified for finals
Austria, Croatia, Cyprus (hosts), Czechia, Denmark, England. France, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine, Wales
Matches are scheduled to be played at six stadiums, with the final at Limassol Arena in Limassol, on 5 June.
Dasaki Achnas Stadium, Dasaki
Ammochostos Epistrofi Stadium, Larnaca
Antonis Papadopoullos Stadium, Larnaca
AEK Arena, Larnaca
Alphamega Limassol Stadium, Limassol
Paralimni Municipal Stadium Tasos Markou, Paralimni
If anyone has any tips and feedback re Travel / sites in Cyprus, please share!
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Post by manulike on Mar 27, 2024 11:59:25 GMT
FLIGHT OPTIONS
Jet2 Monday 20 May BRS-Larnaca 1550-2235 are only £80 one-way and that includes a 10kg / 56cm carry on.
Wizz from GTW om Tuesday 21st 1440-2115 for £55/£65 - add £30 for bigger bag
Easyjet does BRS-Larnaca at silly oclock or on THURSDAY 23rd at 1530-2215 £97 + £30 for bigger bag
Easyjet and Ryan Air also fly to Paphos - but that is on the 'wrong' side of the island ... unless you fancy a jolly ;-)
Google Maps and Moovit no longer seem to work online for bus routes??
GETTING TO BRATISLAVA SmartWings is a Czech airline and their fares permit a free carry-on incl 8kg / 56cm
Mon 3 / Thu 6 June 1550-1810 LARNACA-BTS for €104 Wizz go from Larnaca to Budapest and Vienna
Ryan Air goes from Larnaca to VIENNA as well as from Paphos to BTS, Budapest and Vienna
THIS IS A GREAT LOCAL OFFLINE GUIDE WITH BUS ROUTE / TIMES
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Post by manulike on Apr 3, 2024 16:31:01 GMT
We are in GROUP BWe can top this group, with the biggest threat being Austria IMHO. It is not clear yet if the semi-finalists here will again get a bye into the World Cup in Qatar - but with this draw, I reckon we can certainly make the semis - maybe being in Group B is an omen ;-)
WALES
CROATIA - lost heavily to England and Portugal
AUSTRIA - they beat Spain in the elite round
DENMARK - lost to Georgia in the group stage (at home) and drew with Austria and Turkey
v. Denmark on Monday, 20 May VENUE
v. Austria on Thursday, 23 May VENUE
v. Croatia on Sunday, 26 May VENUE
WHEN WE PROGRESS TO THE SECOND ROUND - WE WILL FACE ONE OF:
Cyprus, Serbia, Czechia or Ukraine - on Friday, 31 May
This is the full groups Group A: Cyprus (hosts), Ukraine, Serbia, Czechia
Group B: Denmark, Austria, Croatia, Wales
Group C: Italy, Sweden, Slovakia, Poland
Group D: France, Portugal, Spain, England
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Post by aberbeeg on Apr 5, 2024 19:31:40 GMT
If anyone wants any tips on Cyprus let me know. I’ve had a villa in North Cyprus for 16 years and spend 6 months a year out here. I’ve been to a few grounds and most towns etc
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Post by manulike on Apr 5, 2024 21:33:53 GMT
If anyone wants any tips on Cyprus let me know. I’ve had a villa in North Cyprus for 16 years and spend 6 months a year out here. I’ve been to a few grounds and most towns etc Yes. Please. That would be great. I'm still waiting for the stadium loations to be advertised, but have 12 days out there. Flying into Larnaca and out of Pafos.
What is there to do (with public transport) within 60-90 minutes ride out of Larnaca? Is the Scala old town area of Larnaca nice - do you know any nice authentic tavernas there, for wholesome local dishes?
I'm staying near the Armenian church.
Any real must-see sites, as I'm not really a beach bum.
Is Limassol worth more than one night? Is two nights too much for Pafos?
Should I make a special effort and get over to Nicosia?
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Post by manulike on Apr 6, 2024 18:06:30 GMT
With thanks to dragonsoccer - this is the official UEFA schedule www.uefa.com/under17/news/028c-1a949c006a74-169db9ae7697-1000--all-the-fixtures/
TIMES ARE LOCAL TIMES20 May Denmark vs Wales 6pm, Dasaki Achnas Stadium, Dasaki - see below 23 May Austria vs Wales (20:30, Ammochostos Epistrofi Stadium, Larnaca) - It's 3km walk North-West of Larnaca.
There is a number 444 Night-Bus, about 500m walk fr stadium, at "Smyrnis & Attaleias, Larnaca" after 9pm tariff is €4.
SUNDAY 26 May Wales vs Croatia 6pm, Dasaki Achnas Stadium, Dasaki - bus 712 from old hospital / Palio Nosokomeio- takes circa 45’ According to the current schedule ( valid until early May) the last bus 712 back is circa 8.15pm  NOTE: If you are using the MOOVIT app, they call the Dasaki Stadium "Ethnikos Axnas Stadium" - the 705 and 706 buses that they suggest need a change in Ayia Napa ... so its a 2-3 hour trip!!
Looks to me, that unless you have a car, you'd be best settling North of the old town of Larnaca / Church of Saint Lazarus area.
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Post by aberbeeg on Apr 7, 2024 16:45:28 GMT
If anyone wants any tips on Cyprus let me know. I’ve had a villa in North Cyprus for 16 years and spend 6 months a year out here. I’ve been to a few grounds and most towns etc Yes. Please. That would be great. I'm still waiting for the stadium loations to be advertised, but have 12 days out there. Flying into Larnaca and out of Pafos.
What is there to do (with public transport) within 60-90 minutes ride out of Larnaca? Is the Scala old town area of Larnaca nice - do you know any nice authentic tavernas there, for wholesome local dishes?
I'm staying near the Armenian church.
Any real must-see sites, as I'm not really a beach bum.
Is Limassol worth more than one night? Is two nights too much for Pafos?
Should I make a special effort and get over to Nicosia?
To start with…..firstly Without a doubt you should hire a car. Even though public transport is quite good it’s not always 100% reliable. im not a huge fan of Larnaca itself especially the beach area where they tend to increase prices,the busier they get.The old part of the town is nice enough though. (Militzis is a decent Greek Taverna in old town.) A definite MUST see is Maras the “Ghost Town” which has recently been reopened to the public for very first time since 1974. You can now actually walk around it and see and literally smell the history of the town. Buildings have not been touched since 1974. It’s free to go in but I’m not sure if there is access via the Greek side so you will probably need to cross the border. But an absolute must see!! one night is probably enough in Limassol tbh but I like Paphos so two nights is fine in my opinion. ( Pegasus pub/bar is a fav of mine). Naturally I’m going to be bias but the North is definitely worth a visit. Especially the harbour town of Girne/Kyrenia where you can also visit the breathtaking Bellapais Abbey. The North is generally about a third of the prices down South.( currently 40 Turkish Lira to the pound!!). You can easily drive a hire car across the borders it currently costs £25 insurance which you buy at the border crossing. This lasts a month. Just to give you an idea I pay £60 from Larnaca airport to Kyrenia which is about 90 mins journey.With a pre booked taxi from the North. |
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Post by manulike on Apr 11, 2024 21:53:30 GMT
TICKETS ON SALE Tix are €5 this year. A bit steep in comparison to the €2 in Budapest ... I hope that is not indicative of the cost of living out there ... and they better not make it to the final ... as I only budgeted for the customary a Welsh Semi ;-)) u17eurocyprus2024.com/en/home/ |
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Post by Chris on Apr 18, 2024 12:25:36 GMT
I don’t recommend you to go to “North Cyprus”. You can get banned from attending the matches. I live in Cyprus and i know the laws here pretty well. This is an occupied area and cypriots are pretty sensitive about this issue. Unless you wanna risk it, i don’t recommend it by any means.  |
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Post by aberbeeg on Apr 21, 2024 8:37:52 GMT
I don’t recommend you to go to “North Cyprus”. You can get banned from attending the matches. I live in Cyprus and i know the laws here pretty well. This is an occupied area and cypriots are pretty sensitive about this issue. Unless you wanna risk it, i don’t recommend it by any means. Hahahahahaha PMSL 🤣…please show me what laws you are referring to? I’ve been travelling between the UK and North Cyprus for past 16 years and cross the border at least 25/30 times each year.Mostly in and out of Larnarca. These days there are actually more Greeks crossing the border North ( mostly filling up on cheap petrol booze and fags) than the other way around. Can you provide details of how many of these have been banned from attending football matches? 3 coach load of Welsh fans travelled from The North for our previous games in Nicosia never had one issue. Considering they don’t even stamp your passport at any crossing I’m very interested to even hear more details about this magic technology they must have at these tiny Cypriot stadiums. Maybe we can catch up for a beer at the 3 Welsh matches next month? |
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Post by manulike on Apr 26, 2024 18:29:27 GMT
With thanks to dragonsoccer - dragonsoccer.co.uk/newsite/index.php?id=856 Wales' 20 player squad (as per UEFA regulations) Luis Lines | Coventry City Max Hudson | Manchester City Ronan Kpakio | Cardiff City) Jac Thomas | Cardiff City Rhys Morrish | West Bromwich Albion Brayden Clarke | Arsenal Iestyn Jones | Swansea City Charlie Walker-Smith | Crystal Palace Jake Davies | Cardiff City Charlie Stevens | Bournemouth Makenzie Bradbury | Wolves Cruz Allen | Derby County Harlan Perry | Swansea City Josh Salmon | Bournemouth Luis Gardner | Everton Oliver Bostock | West Bromwich Albion Adam Brett | Brighton & Hove Albion Elliot Myles | Norwich City Louis Griffiths | Oxford United Henry Kasvosve | Bristol City Missing out : Josh Gentles (Rangers) - Charlie Stevens (Bournemouth) coming in |
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Post by aberbeeg on Apr 27, 2024 21:32:46 GMT
Looking forward to this tournament. Hopefully we will see a few Welsh fans present
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Post by manulike on Apr 27, 2024 22:41:05 GMT
Looking forward to this tournament. Hopefully we will see a few Welsh fans present If this is anything like Budapest last year, there should be at least 200-ish friends and family and another 40-50 casuals. |
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Post by manulike on Apr 28, 2024 10:34:27 GMT
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Post by manulike on May 8, 2024 20:48:45 GMT
MATCH DAY FORECAST - 32C ;-)
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Post by manulike on May 18, 2024 18:33:55 GMT
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Post by manulike on May 24, 2024 7:49:10 GMT
Am actually enjoying the old town Skala area of Larnaca. As long as you keep away from the promenade / tourist pubs area, you can walk the winding streets for hours and only see backgammon playing locals :+)
Cypriot coffee is far too sweet and their burek is rock hard.
The best h2o drink is Souroti.
Sheep yoghurts and goat cheese are lovely :+)
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Post by aberbeeg on May 28, 2024 4:01:25 GMT
Am actually enjoying the old town Skala area of Larnaca. As long as you keep away from the promenade / tourist pubs area, you can walk the winding streets for hours and only see backgammon playing locals :+) Cypriot coffee is far too sweet and their burek is rock hard. The best h2o drink is Souroti. Sheep yoghurts and goat cheese are lovely :+) Nice to hear you enjoyed the old town area ( the beach/promenade part is a bit of a rip off isn’t it ). |
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