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Post by cymruramdcfc on Dec 11, 2018 10:02:57 GMT
Saw that Croatia's game against Azerbaijan will be played in Zagreb. Considering this is likely to be the lowest attended game in the group, its pretty much guaranteed our game will be played there.
Although anything is possible with the Croatian FA.
good, as i have all travel and accommodation done now.
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Post by CrackityJones on Dec 11, 2018 10:06:49 GMT
Saw that Croatia's game against Azerbaijan will be played in Zagreb. Considering this is likely to be the lowest attended game in the group, its pretty much guaranteed our game will be played there.
Although anything is possible with the Croatian FA.
good, as i have all travel and accommodation done now.
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Post by gwernybwch on Dec 22, 2018 7:33:21 GMT
I've seen a few posts and tweets all suggesting that it more than likely be in Zagreb, but can't find them now to see the rationale for it. What's the general consensus as to where the game will most likely be played?
The joys of planning for WalesAway......
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Post by cymroircarn on Dec 22, 2018 7:50:01 GMT
I've seen a few posts and tweets all suggesting that it more than likely be in Zagreb, but can't find them now to see the rationale for it. What's the general consensus as to where the game will most likely be played? The joys of planning for WalesAway...... My understanding is they won’t play in Split because of the Dinamo/Hadjuk rivalry. Only game there was the behind close doors one with the swastika protest. Could be Rijeka or Osijek but surely we are their biggest rivals in the group (pot2) so would play in Zagreb? |
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Post by manulike on Dec 22, 2018 11:56:54 GMT
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Post by pendragon on Dec 26, 2018 1:57:39 GMT
Anyone planning to travel to Croatia away via Wonky Sheep? I haven't done an away for ages and the Wonky Sheep trip seems like a good opportunity for solo travellers to network.
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Post by manulike on Dec 26, 2018 14:27:28 GMT
Networking in Croatia will be very easy - I expect around 3k will be over. If you can fly out of Manchester, very decent connections using Austrian and/or Lufthansa return flights are around £160-£180. Personally, I'd recommend staying at a Youth Hostel - and the official HI hostel near the Station is as good a bet as any. I imagine dozens of Welsh at the hostel - of all ages. Some eccentrics (  ) that actually visit museums and go to the opera and some hard core drinkers ;-)
Id say, flights, hostel accommodation, meals, a few drinks and connections to the airport/match will be around £300 Friday to Monday and around £350 Thursday to Monday (especially if you fancy Ljubljana).
Note that the Wonky Sheep flight is Stansted to Ljubljana ...
If you have time, Ljubljana is certainly worth an overnight. Fly either there on Thursday or out of there on Monday for an extra £30 or so + £10 (2-hour) train
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Post by sleepy on Dec 26, 2018 14:39:15 GMT
Networking in Croatia will be very easy - I expect around 3k will be over. If you can fly out of Manchester, very decent connections using Austrian and/or Lufthansa return flights are around £160-£180. Personally, I'd recommend staying at a Youth Hostel - and the official HI hostel near the Station is as good a bet as any. I imagine dozens of Welsh at the hostel - of all ages. Some eccentrics ( ) that actually visit museums and go to the opera and some hard core drinkers ;-) Id say, flights, hostel accommodation, meals, a few drinks and connections to the airport/match will be around £300 Friday to Monday and around £350 Thursday to Monday. Note that the Wonky Sheep flight is Stansted to Ljubljana ... If you have time, Ljubljana is certainly worth an overnight. Fly either there on Thursday or out of there on Monday for an extra £30 or so + £10 (2-hour) train
We did Lufthansa from BHX. We're booked in the HI Hostel. I think it's only beds in dorms or shared bathrooms remaining now. |
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Post by manulike on Dec 26, 2018 14:51:45 GMT
Networking in Croatia will be very easy - I expect around 3k will be over. If you can fly out of Manchester, very decent connections using Austrian and/or Lufthansa return flights are around £160-£180. Personally, I'd recommend staying at a Youth Hostel - and the official HI hostel near the Station is as good a bet as any. I imagine dozens of Welsh at the hostel - of all ages. Some eccentrics ( ) that actually visit museums and go to the opera and some hard core drinkers ;-) Id say, flights, hostel accommodation, meals, a few drinks and connections to the airport/match will be around £300 Friday to Monday and around £350 Thursday to Monday. Note that the Wonky Sheep flight is Stansted to Ljubljana ... If you have time, Ljubljana is certainly worth an overnight. Fly either there on Thursday or out of there on Monday for an extra £30 or so + £10 (2-hour) train
We did Lufthansa from BHX. We're booked in the HI Hostel. I think it's only beds in dorms or shared bathrooms remaining now. Great choice ;-)
Currently, 3 nights at the HI cost single room - £71 double room - £111 one bed in a 4-bed dorm - £35
pay 8% of total cost when booking, the rest at the hostel. You may cancel up until a day before (free of any additional charge).
BIRMINGHAM From what I can see, Thurs-Monday there are great connections from BHX for £176 Thursday to Sunday even better value for £165
Friday to Sunday also good connections for £185
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Post by fireboy0610 on Dec 31, 2018 23:35:46 GMT
Booked into that hostel phil
Got a twin for me and the eldest for €87 which is roughly £78,not too bad
And best of all the missus has actually warmed to the idea that her first born is going abroad with his stupid dad 😜
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Post by manulike on Jan 1, 2019 18:55:05 GMT
FLIGHT OPTIONS FROM THE SOUTH-WESTBristol 1pm THURSDAY 6 June to Berlin on Easy Jet arrive 4pm - OVERNIGHT IN BERLINFriday continue at 10am Berlin to Zagreb on Eurowings arrive 1130am. Total cost £100 - best booked on Kiwi.com
MONDAY 03/06 12:10 Bristol BRS to COLOGNE on RA arrive 1445 - OVERNIGHT IN COLOGNE
Tuesday Dept Cologne on Eurowings at 1050 and arive ZAGREB 12:25 ZAG Total cost £65
MONDAY 03/06 12:10 Bristol BRS to COLOGNE on RA arrive 1445 - 3 hour stopover
Dept Cologne on Eurowings at 1800 and arrive ZAGREB 19:35 ZAG
Total cost £85
BACKWednesday 12 June Dept BUDAPEST 1430 to Dublin on RA - 5 hours in Dublin Carry on to CARDIFF with Flybe arrive at 2225 Total cost £80
Wednesday 12 June Dept BUDAPEST 1610 to Edinburgh on Easy Jet - Only 2 hours in Edinburgh
Carry on to CARDIFF with Flybe arrive at 2245
Total cost £100
Wednesday 12 June Dept BUDAPEST 0800 to BERLIN arrive 0940 on RA - 12 HOURS IN BERLIN
Carry on to BRISTOL on Easy Jet arrive at 2250
Total cost £55
Friday 14 June Dept BUDAPEST 1200 to BASAL on Easy Jet - 3 hours stopover
Carry on to BRISTOL arrive at 1745
Total cost £63
Thursday 13 June Dept VIENNA 1700 to Geneva on Easy Jet - 3 hours stopover Carry on to BRISTOL arrive at 2200
Total cost £53
IF YOU MUST COME BACK AFTER THE ZAGREB MATCH
Zagreb - COLOGNE - Bristol Dept SUNDAY 0845 and arrive BRISTOL 4pm EuroWings + RA Total cost £91
FOR PEACE OF MIND, you might prefer to use BRUSSELS AIRLINES
Bristol-Zagreb The outward leg has 8 hours in Brussels (which is ample time to go into town, just 30 minutes ride away!) The return leg has 90 minutes stop TOTAL is £250
OPEN JAW WITH KLM Cardiff to Zagreb Thursday or Friday Budapest to Cardiff on Wednesday or Thursday Total cost £282 - excellent times and short stopovers
As low as £220, if you are more flexible with your dates (or dont mind 6am departures)
As low as £200, if you can come back from Vienna - see http://www.klm.com
LUFTHANSA If you try many combinations, you should manage to get a few decent departure times for as little as £220
Bristol - MUC - Zagreb Budapest MUC - Bristol
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Post by gwernybwch on Jan 2, 2019 18:35:32 GMT
FLIGHT OPTIONS FROM THE SOUTH-WESTBristol 1pm THURSDAY 6 June to Berlin on Easy Jet arrive 4pm - OVERNIGHT IN BERLINFriday continue at 10am Berlin to Zagreb on Eurowings arrive 1130am. Total cost £100 - best booked on Kiwi.com That does require a change of airport (no biggie is you are overnighting in Berlin, but thought that I would point it out). For those that want to hedge their bets for either Zagreb or Split, From Barcelona Vueling have Friday 7th flights to Split (£70) and on Saturday 8th flights to Zagreb (£52). Usually it is cheap enough to get to Barcelona. |
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Post by rioonamazy on Jan 5, 2019 14:14:49 GMT
Just beware boys alot of these flights to Zagreb have very little transfer times. Anything under an hour and your risking it. Your usually covered for delays via airline booking.
if booking outside of the airline. These can be 4 seperate flights. and you may have to check in for flight from Stopover location and wont be covered for delays. I booked via kiwi and had to check in at istanbul for georgia which was very tight as tranfer check in and security was a nightmare.
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Post by fireboy0610 on Jan 6, 2019 13:07:15 GMT
Just beware boys alot of these flights to Zagreb have very little transfer times. Anything under an hour and your risking it. Your usually covered for delays via airline booking. if booking outside of the airline. These can be 4 seperate flights. and you may have to check in for flight from Stopover location and wont be covered for delays. I booked via kiwi and had to check in at istanbul for georgia which was very tight as tranfer check in and security was a nightmare. Our flight transfer at vienna is only 50 mins Squeaky bum time me thinks |
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Post by manulike on Jan 6, 2019 13:28:10 GMT
Just beware boys alot of these flights to Zagreb have very little transfer times. Anything under an hour and your risking it. Your usually covered for delays via airline booking. if booking outside of the airline. These can be 4 seperate flights. and you may have to check in for flight from Stopover location and wont be covered for delays. I booked via kiwi and had to check in at istanbul for georgia which was very tight as tranfer check in and security was a nightmare. Our flight transfer at vienna is only 50 mins Squeaky bum time me thinks Austrian Airlines has flights out at 5:15pm and 7:45pm.
If you miss both those, they will put you up in a hotel for Saturday morning's 10:10am.
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Post by fireboy0610 on Jan 6, 2019 15:47:48 GMT
Our flight transfer at vienna is only 50 mins Squeaky bum time me thinks Austrian Airlines has flights out at 5:15pm and 7:45pm.
If you miss both those, they will put you up in a hotel for Saturday morning's 10:10am.
Cheers phil |
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Post by bleddccfc on Jan 8, 2019 11:53:44 GMT
Bristol to Zagreb on the Friday morning (8 hour lay over in Brussels, town for a few pints) Leigh's bus to Budapest Budapest to Dublin (4 hour lay over) Dublin to Cardiff - All for £350  Can't wait. |
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Post by manulike on Jan 8, 2019 20:28:45 GMT
Bristol to Zagreb on the Friday morning (8 hour lay over in Brussels, town for a few pints) Leigh's bus to Budapest Budapest to Dublin (4 hour lay over) Dublin to Cardiff - All for £350 Can't wait. A gorgeous wee pub in the centre called Mort Subite (Sudden Death). You will love it (or die happy) ;-)
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Post by CrackityJones on Jan 9, 2019 11:08:58 GMT
We should know the venue by 8th Feb:
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Post by sleepy on Jan 9, 2019 11:58:06 GMT
We should know the venue by 8th Feb: Praying for Zagreb. Do not fancy a 12 hour roundtrip on a coach. |
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Post by eppingblue on Jan 9, 2019 15:04:43 GMT
We should know the venue by 8th Feb: Praying for Zagreb. Do not fancy a 12 hour roundtrip on a coach. We probably all are. Mainly as its the biggest ground which they only seem to sell out for their really big games. Must be a good chance of getting a tidy allocation. Fingers crossed for 10% around 3.5k. I see they've played 5 of their last 13 competitive fixtures behind closed doors so we may all be watching it in the bar if they don't behave in their March home game. |
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Post by pendragon on Jan 10, 2019 13:10:55 GMT
Networking in Croatia will be very easy - I expect around 3k will be over. If you can fly out of Manchester, very decent connections using Austrian and/or Lufthansa return flights are around £160-£180. Personally, I'd recommend staying at a Youth Hostel - and the official HI hostel near the Station is as good a bet as any. I imagine dozens of Welsh at the hostel - of all ages. Some eccentrics ( ) that actually visit museums and go to the opera and some hard core drinkers ;-)
Id say, flights, hostel accommodation, meals, a few drinks and connections to the airport/match will be around £300 Friday to Monday and around £350 Thursday to Monday (especially if you fancy Ljubljana).
Note that the Wonky Sheep flight is Stansted to Ljubljana ...
If you have time, Ljubljana is certainly worth an overnight. Fly either there on Thursday or out of there on Monday for an extra £30 or so + £10 (2-hour) train
Any recommendations for sightseeing or the opera then?! Would love to visit Dubrovnik if I go, but just realised it's a 6 hr train ride from Zagreb 😩 |
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Post by manulike on Jan 10, 2019 15:13:10 GMT
Networking in Croatia will be very easy - I expect around 3k will be over. If you can fly out of Manchester, very decent connections using Austrian and/or Lufthansa return flights are around £160-£180. Personally, I'd recommend staying at a Youth Hostel - and the official HI hostel near the Station is as good a bet as any. I imagine dozens of Welsh at the hostel - of all ages. Some eccentrics ( ) that actually visit museums and go to the opera and some hard core drinkers ;-)
Id say, flights, hostel accommodation, meals, a few drinks and connections to the airport/match will be around £300 Friday to Monday and around £350 Thursday to Monday (especially if you fancy Ljubljana).
Note that the Wonky Sheep flight is Stansted to Ljubljana ...
If you have time, Ljubljana is certainly worth an overnight. Fly either there on Thursday or out of there on Monday for an extra £30 or so + £10 (2-hour) train
Any recommendations for sightseeing or the opera then?!Would love to visit Dubrovnik if I go, but just realised it's a 6 hr train ride from Zagreb 😩 The National Theatre's Summer schedule is usually less elaborate, but I have subscribed to their Newsletter and let you know as soon as I learn of anything interesting. Another lovely option is TRIKO CIRKUS TEATAR as well as the Zagreb Puppet Theatre.
I will certainly post a info sheet sometime in February ... after submitting my Tax thing ;-(
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Post by bleddccfc on Jan 10, 2019 16:00:30 GMT
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Post by manulike on Jan 10, 2019 22:25:58 GMT
It really makes no financial sense at all playing a SATURDAY afternoon fixture away from their largest stadium. Not that I am one to blow the Welsh trumpet (well ... maybe I am) ... but I'd say - with all else being equal - Wales is a bigger pull than their Hungarian neighbours will be.
I'd say it is only between Zagreb and Split - which both hold hold 35k ;
Osijek holds 19k Rijeka and Pula only hold 10k
The only logic of holding it in Split, would be if the FAW tell them that we want 4000 tickets (quite possible) and the Croatians feel we would spend more €€€ in Split ...
If it was mid-week I'd be more worried about it moving to Osijek, but I don't think it will this time ;-)
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Post by georgeberrysheadband on Jan 10, 2019 22:26:07 GMT
Not sure what to read into that
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Post by cymroircarn on Jan 11, 2019 9:32:39 GMT
It really makes no financial sense at all playing a SATURDAY afternoon fixture away from their largest stadium. Not that I am one to blow the Welsh trumpet (well ... maybe I am) ... but I'd say - with all else being equal - Wales is a bigger pull than their Hungarian neighbours will be. I'd say it is only between Zagreb and Split - which both hold hold 35k ;
Osijek holds 19k Rijeka and Pula only hold 10k
The only logic of holding it in Split, would be if the FAW tell them that we want 4000 tickets (quite possible) and the Croatians feel we would spend more €€€ in Split ...
If it was mid-week I'd be more worried about it moving to Osijek, but I don't think it will this time ;-)
As previously posted I doubt it will be in Split. Davor Suker (Croatian FA chairman) is heavily involved with Dinamo Zagreb and no love is lost between them and Hadjuk Split. www.total-croatia-news.com/sport/23686-after-split-mayor-hajduk-president-responds-to-suker-you-have-become-one-of-hns-biggest-problemsThat is why the last game in Split was held behind closed doors (first game there in 10 years) and a swastika was cut into the pitch as a protest against the “Nazi Croatian FA” (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/33120517) Now these were the words of a Split fan to me a few years back so take it with a pinch of salt but there may be some logic there hence why games have been held in Osijek (another ex-team of Sukers) and Rijeka. For me, Split is the nicer city though with more to do. If basing yourselves there then try and spend some time in Plitvice on the way (fabulous lakes! No beer though) |
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Post by gwernybwch on Jan 19, 2019 13:42:01 GMT
Anybody booked their buses - with either Leigh or Wonky Sheep - between Zagreb and Budapest?
I'm wondering what time the buses are leaving?
I notice that FlixBus have numerous departures between the two at 15GBP with the journey scheduled to be between 4 and a half and 5 hours.
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Post by bleddccfc on Jan 21, 2019 8:59:38 GMT
Anybody booked their buses - with either Leigh or Wonky Sheep - between Zagreb and Budapest? I'm wondering what time the buses are leaving? I notice that FlixBus have numerous departures between the two at 15GBP with the journey scheduled to be between 4 and a half and 5 hours. Leigh's bus leaves Zagreb central at 11am. |
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Post by manulike on Jan 22, 2019 14:58:07 GMT
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) that actually visit museums and go to the opera and some hard core drinkers ;-)
