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Post by manulike on Mar 11, 2019 23:39:13 GMT
THAT GAME WAS SWAPPED FROM THE ORIGINAL VENUE OF OSIJEK THAT FAILED A PITCH TEST MUCH TO THE PROTEST OF FINLAND FA....MMMMMM FLIXBUS DOESNT ARRIVE ON THE SAT TILL 1415 WHICH DOESNT LEAVE MUCH TIME PRIOR TO GAME..........LOOKS LIKE A POSSIBLE WONKY SHEEP IN AND OUT FOR ME...THEN AGAIN I RECKON ZAGREB BAR WOULD BE BEST. IM IN PHASE 1 BUT WONT BE WHEN THEY EXTEND IT TO 7+ GAMES FOR 800 ALLOCATION. Minimum allocation would be c400. The bad news is that they dilly dallied about that game as well and only gave the Finns ... 15 DAYS notice prior to the actual game! The match was played on 6 October 2017 ... and this is the HNS press release of 22 September:
"Unfortunately, the pitch condition in Osijek is poor and it cannot be significantly improved prior to the match. The national team is our priority and we had no choice but to begin the require venue-change procedure with FIFA, UEFA, and Finland Football Federation. This is the only logical and rational choice in order to provide the best possible conditions for our coach and our players. As we are aware of the great atmosphere in the previous matches in Osijek, Osijek will host one of the following Croatia's qualifying encounters".
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Post by sleepy on Mar 12, 2019 9:20:08 GMT
Minimum allocation would be c400. The bad news is that they dilly dallied about that game as well and only gave the Finns ... 15 DAYS notice prior to the actual game! The match was played on 6 October 2017 ... and this is the HNS press release of 22 September: "Unfortunately, the pitch condition in Osijek is poor and it cannot be significantly improved prior to the match. The national team is our priority and we had no choice but to begin the require venue-change procedure with FIFA, UEFA, and Finland Football Federation. This is the only logical and rational choice in order to provide the best possible conditions for our coach and our players. As we are aware of the great atmosphere in the previous matches in Osijek, Osijek will host one of the following Croatia's qualifying encounters". Isn't our situation different though? For both our Andorra game and Croatia v Finland - fairly sure the venue was confirmed by UEFA/FIFA and then subsequently nearly moved or moved. Which is different to what we have for this game, in that this one hasn't actually been confirmed by UEFA yet. I think it could drag on for some time, but I'm confident we'd know the venue with a lot more than 15 days' notice. |
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Post by superunknown on Mar 12, 2019 10:02:22 GMT
Perfect storm of incompetence this. Croatia being deliberately obstructive which by the sounds of it is pretty much standard procedure for them. UEFA saying a ground inspection would be done 2 weeks ago and we've still not heard anything. And the FAW saying absolutely nothing about the situation. As per usual it's the fans who suffer for it.
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Post by Martyn Moses on Mar 12, 2019 13:45:05 GMT
Just been confirmed Osijek , oh well looks like it will be a Zagreb bar to watch this !!!
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Post by aberbeeg on Mar 12, 2019 14:04:18 GMT
Just been confirmed Osijek , oh well looks like it will be a Zagreb bar to watch this !!! Shambolic |
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Post by steveh on Mar 12, 2019 14:19:44 GMT
For those that have already booked this was the second best outcome after Zagreb.
Split, Pula & Rijeka were a nightmare to get to and for onward travel to Budapest plus smaller allocation in some instances as well.
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Post by eppingblue on Mar 12, 2019 14:24:34 GMT
Unbelievable. What's the point of these rules if they allow them to be ignored at will. This shouldn't have even been an issue, the town doesn't meet the criteria, End of. The fact that they've allowed this fiasco to drag on to a point where there's no room available in the town beggars belief. Absolute incompetence from UEFA at the very least. Over to the WFA now, you quite rightly held your council on this, but now its time to go all guns blazing.
1.Why are they allowing to be played at a venue which breaches their rules ?
2. Why are they allowing it to be played in a tiny city with limited resources already holding a significant event that weekend ?
3. Why have they left the decision so late there zero accommodation left in the town ?
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Post by rioonamazy on Mar 12, 2019 14:53:22 GMT
FA are fking spineless they've let those corrupt tawts. walk all over us fans. Everyone should should take a pop up tent and litter them all over the town square.
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Post by georgeberrysheadband on Mar 12, 2019 15:23:02 GMT
Not ideal for several reasons but at least a decision has been made. It could have been worse.
What percentage of the crowd do we get?
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Post by eppingblue on Mar 12, 2019 15:23:53 GMT
FA are fking spineless they've let those corrupt tawts. walk all over us fans. Everyone should should take a pop up tent and litter them all over the town square. Play the home game at Aberystwyth. |
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Post by bleddccfc on Mar 12, 2019 15:41:38 GMT
Not ideal for several reasons but at least a decision has been made. It could have been worse. What percentage of the crowd do we get? 5% around 950.. |
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Post by prestatyn4457 on Mar 12, 2019 17:06:43 GMT
F*ck, f*ck, f*ckin F*ckety f*ckin f*ck Was praying it would be Zagreb
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Post by fireboy0610 on Mar 12, 2019 17:06:46 GMT
Can someone please state where its been announced as i can find anything to say its been confirmed
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Post by latchyrhos on Mar 12, 2019 17:24:35 GMT
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Post by latchyrhos on Mar 12, 2019 17:31:29 GMT
Also FAW website has been updated, but strangely the Hungary away is still TBC !!
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Post by sleepy on Mar 12, 2019 17:42:30 GMT
Well at least we know now. Better than Rijeka, worse than Zagreb.
Fingers crossed we are able to negotiate more than 1000 tickets.
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Post by manulike on Mar 12, 2019 20:59:05 GMT
Also FAW website has been updated, but strangely the Hungary away is still TBC !! UEFA have long since announced this as Groupama Stadium (the smaller one in Budapest!)
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Post by latchyrhos on Mar 12, 2019 21:06:58 GMT
Also FAW website has been updated, but strangely the Hungary away is still TBC !! UEFA have long since announced this as Groupama Stadium (the smaller one in Budapest!)
Yes but not confirmed by FAW yet |
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Post by manulike on Mar 12, 2019 21:51:11 GMT
If you are genuiniely struggling to find places to stay in Osijek - try BILJE - a suburb about 5 miles North of town. Agoda as well as Booking.com both have places for circa £25-£35 per double. A handful of singles for £16-£17 a night. Its on the regular bus route. Remember, as the KO is still set for 3pm local time, staying in PECS is totally an option - especially if you are trying to avoid the BMX skate-boarding teens ;-(
Train HŽPP no. 6216 Osijek 18:13 - transfer to train MAV no. 8121 Beli Manastir 19:08 - Pecs 20:42
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Post by manulike on Mar 12, 2019 22:07:17 GMT
FLYING INTO BUDAPEST
If you are struggling for time, and can't overnight in Pecs (which sounds amazing) - FLIXBUS has a DIRECT bus from Budapest airport to Osijek in 4 hours for €23. Depart at 17:25 arrive at 21:20. Same bus starts from Budapest Kelenföld at 16:30 and then stops at Budapest Népliget at 5pm.
Ryanair direct flight from Bristol to Budapest on Thursday at 8pm is still only £70
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Post by sleepy on Mar 12, 2019 22:38:27 GMT
UEFA have long since announced this as Groupama Stadium (the smaller one in Budapest!) Yes but not confirmed by FAW yet Yes it is |
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Post by latchyrhos on Mar 12, 2019 22:58:52 GMT
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Post by manulike on Mar 17, 2019 23:22:32 GMT
HOSTEL TUFNA - 3 dorm beds still available
Right in the middle of the old town and very close to the Citadel and night life. Gets good reviews - but be aware, there is a night club downstairs that runs through until 6am on Fridday/Saturday ;-(
AGODA.COM still give you a free cancellation option for £14/night or non-refunable for £13/night
Probably the last cheap option in town ...
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Post by wonkysheep on Mar 19, 2019 20:55:46 GMT
4 day 3 night trip available for the Croatia game, includes travel to Osijek
Also 8 day 7 night trip covering Croatia and Hungary matches including all travel and hotels
wonkysheep.co.uk/wales
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Post by Martyn Moses on Mar 22, 2019 21:51:01 GMT
Around 23,000 in Zagreb last night .
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Post by manulike on Mar 22, 2019 22:40:03 GMT
Around 23,000 in Zagreb last night . Yes. 23,146. With a 35k capacity, that is promising. If they draw in Budapest, the fickle Croats will soon lose interest
I only hope they will not lose their rag and get penalised ... again 0-)
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Post by latchyrhos on Mar 23, 2019 21:37:36 GMT
HOSTEL TUFNA - 3 dorm beds still available
Right in the middle of the old town and very close to the Citadel and night life. Gets good reviews - but be aware, there is a night club downstairs that runs through until 6am on Fridday/Saturday ;-(
AGODA.COM still give you a free cancellation option for £14/night or non-refunable for £13/night
Probably the last cheap option in town ...
If anyone is interested we have an apartment in Osijek that is now surplus to requirements, as we have booked another closer to the town centre. If interested let me know and I'll give more info |
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Post by Gary Williams on Mar 24, 2019 17:03:31 GMT
Anyone interested new flix bus on 9th June departing osijek 1300 and now 10.99 to budapest
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Post by manulike on Mar 30, 2019 20:30:15 GMT
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Post by larslagerback on Mar 31, 2019 0:16:47 GMT
If anyone wants a ticket for Leigh's buses then let me know. Cost me £28.50, will accept reasonable offers...
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