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Post by eppingblue on Jul 21, 2019 11:32:36 GMT
That's OK. They can have 8k (as the stadium name suggests ... 8KM Stadionu - Baku) and we will make do with only 3k ;#)
Hopefully as most of the recent matches at the Backcell had low attendances we receive more than tan 5% and everybody gets a ticket. I'm not so sure. The Slovakia game was 8k but most of the rest are over 10 and many at or close to the capacity of 11k. The games played at their other stadiums nearly always attract more which suggest there's interest. I don't understand their rationale behind their ground choices. They played all 3 of their nations league games at the Olympic stadium but now for a bigger tournament in theory against more attractive opposition they opt to play in a much smaller stadium. In light of this news the FAW should immediately get a survey out to see where the interest lies. Most will have already booked and based on the lack of ticket availability to date, the interest could be high. Its not too late to at least ask the Azeri's for a change to the 30k stadium. Probably fall on deaf ears but you get nothing if you don't ask and we should at least make them aware of the interest. Didn't enjoy the Hungary trip without a match ticket and to be honest this would be right kick in the bollux. Probably will be given I've persuaded 8 mates to come on the basis that tickets wont be a problem. |
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Post by Toffeeman on Jul 21, 2019 12:56:57 GMT
Hopefully as most of the recent matches at the Backcell had low attendances we receive more than tan 5% and everybody gets a ticket. I'm not so sure. The Slovakia game was 8k but most of the rest are over 10 and many at or close to the capacity of 11k. The games played at their other stadiums nearly always attract more which suggest there's interest. I don't understand their rationale behind their ground choices. They played all 3 of their nations league games at the Olympic stadium but now for a bigger tournament in theory against more attractive opposition they opt to play in a much smaller stadium. In light of this news the FAW should immediately get a survey out to see where the interest lies. Most will have already booked and based on the lack of ticket availability to date, the interest could be high. Its not too late to at least ask the Azeri's for a change to the 30k stadium. Probably fall on deaf ears but you get nothing if you don't ask and we should at least make them aware of the interest. Didn't enjoy the Hungary trip without a match ticket and to be honest this would be right kick in the bollux. Probably will be given I've persuaded 8 mates to come on the basis that tickets wont be a problem. |
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Post by Toffeeman on Jul 21, 2019 12:58:30 GMT
Hopefully as most of the recent matches at the Backcell had low attendances we receive more than tan 5% and everybody gets a ticket. I'm not so sure. The Slovakia game was 8k but most of the rest are over 10 and many at or close to the capacity of 11k. The games played at their other stadiums nearly always attract more which suggest there's interest. I don't understand their rationale behind their ground choices. They played all 3 of their nations league games at the Olympic stadium but now for a bigger tournament in theory against more attractive opposition they opt to play in a much smaller stadium. In light of this news the FAW should immediately get a survey out to see where the interest lies. Most will have already booked and based on the lack of ticket availability to date, the interest could be high. Its not too late to at least ask the Azeri's for a change to the 30k stadium. Probably fall on deaf ears but you get nothing if you don't ask and we should at least make them aware of the interest. Didn't enjoy the Hungary trip without a match ticket and to be honest this would be right kick in the bollux. Probably will be given I've persuaded 8 mates to come on the basis that tickets wont be a problem. |
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Post by Toffeeman on Jul 21, 2019 13:06:53 GMT
I had some communication with an official from the Azeri FA recently - he explained they were awaiting on a decision from the groundsman at the Olympic stadium before making a decision following the recent Europa league final, stating the pitch needed some repair !! whatever that entails.
I also notice they haven't made a decision regarding the match v Croatia which is played a month earlier???
I did enquire regarding used of the Tofiq stadium but he claimed that clearly was not an option - no idea why.
It would be interesting to find out how much of an allocation the Slovaks were offered.
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Post by jimbo82 on Aug 1, 2019 14:38:25 GMT
Anyone got any news on this? I'm surprised at the lack of panic! I've booked flights etc for Baku as I was unable to get tickets for Croatia and Hungary - and Slovakia looks unlikely too. Watched the Hungary game in a bar in Budapest and don't really fancy doing the same in Baku.
I'll admit it was a gamble booking flights but I really thought the game would be in one of the two larger stadiums. Should I be worried, or am I being daft to think that more than 500 Welsh fans would want to travel to Azerbaijan in November? BTW I've been to 5 of the last 10 aways and also been to Azerbaijan twice before (I think there were around 50 of us in 2009!) - I just seem to have got stuck outside the top 1000-1200 away fans somehow in the last 6 months (probably because I missed the friendly in Armenia)
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Post by ae15 on Aug 1, 2019 15:33:42 GMT
Don't think there's any news. I really want to go but I can't justify spending hundreds of pounds of flights to not get a ticket for this one. Will wait until the last minute and see how the land lies.
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Post by Wales Away on Aug 2, 2019 8:09:03 GMT
Anyone got any news on this? I'm surprised at the lack of panic! I've booked flights etc for Baku as I was unable to get tickets for Croatia and Hungary - and Slovakia looks unlikely too. Watched the Hungary game in a bar in Budapest and don't really fancy doing the same in Baku. I'll admit it was a gamble booking flights but I really thought the game would be in one of the two larger stadiums. Should I be worried, or am I being daft to think that more than 500 Welsh fans would want to travel to Azerbaijan in November? BTW I've been to 5 of the last 10 aways and also been to Azerbaijan twice before (I think there were around 50 of us in 2009!) - I just seem to have got stuck outside the top 1000-1200 away fans somehow in the last 6 months (probably because I missed the friendly in Armenia) I've little more than gut instinct to back this one up, but I'd be very surprised if you weren't able to obtain a ticket for Azerbaijan on five recent aways. Serbia, Georgia and Albania are comparable trips and tickets were available for those who wanted them. What's so sad about Baku is that the match in November could be 5th v 4th. Playing for pride. |
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Post by CrackityJones on Aug 2, 2019 10:26:09 GMT
Depends on the allocation doesn’t it? At the moment we have 550, even if we triple that it’s only 1650 and that doesn’t guarantee a ticket for 5 aways anymore.
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Post by bleddccfc on Aug 2, 2019 10:42:24 GMT
Depends on the allocation doesn’t it? At the moment we have 550, even if we triple that it’s only 1650 and that doesn’t guarantee a ticket for 5 aways anymore. Perfect opportunity to trial 100% collection at host city. Edit: or even 50-75%. |
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Post by Toffeeman on Aug 2, 2019 11:51:02 GMT
If the FAW put proper measures in place so as to ensure harvesting is greatly reduced and we gain the 1,500+ ticket allocation that we are hoping for,then surely everyone who intends to travel will get a ticket. We didn't take these sort of numbers when we travelled out this far east during the last campaign.Messages I have seen online quote around 600 have booked to date.If we're competing for 4th or 5th place as mentioned in other comments I think we'll struggle to reach 1,000.If we're still in with a chance at that point then the numbers travelling might increase - just my opinion folks !!!
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Post by cymroircarn on Aug 2, 2019 13:06:49 GMT
If the FAW put proper measures in place so as to ensure harvesting is greatly reduced and we gain the 1,500+ ticket allocation that we are hoping for,then surely everyone who intends to travel will get a ticket. We didn't take these sort of numbers when we travelled out this far east during the last campaign.Messages I have seen online quote around 600 have booked to date.If we're competing for 4th or 5th place as mentioned in other comments I think we'll struggle to reach 1,000.If we're still in with a chance at that point then the numbers travelling might increase - just my opinion folks !!! You sure? Moldova sold out last campaign approx 1400 and some Wales fans in the home end.. Serbia was 2000+, I’m sure Georgia was 1500+. I believe if we fail to qualify this time, and start poorly next and Giggs is still in charge then we will see some drop off. |
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Post by Toffeeman on Aug 2, 2019 13:22:47 GMT
If the FAW put proper measures in place so as to ensure harvesting is greatly reduced and we gain the 1,500+ ticket allocation that we are hoping for,then surely everyone who intends to travel will get a ticket. We didn't take these sort of numbers when we travelled out this far east during the last campaign.Messages I have seen online quote around 600 have booked to date.If we're competing for 4th or 5th place as mentioned in other comments I think we'll struggle to reach 1,000.If we're still in with a chance at that point then the numbers travelling might increase - just my opinion folks !!! You sure? Moldova sold out last campaign approx 1400 and some Wales fans in the home end.. Serbia was 2000+, I’m sure Georgia was 1500+. I believe if we fail to qualify this time, and start poorly next and Giggs is still in charge then we will see some drop off. |
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Post by Toffeeman on Aug 2, 2019 13:29:34 GMT
Wow,that many, sorry I stand corrected,my memory not what it was. But thought the away end allocation offered was 1,500 v Georgia,did we fill it though ??
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Post by cymroircarn on Aug 2, 2019 21:42:48 GMT
I didn’t go to the game but the stadium holds 55,000 so we would have had at least 2500 tickets.
Don’t think we filled it.
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Post by marty1927 on Aug 24, 2019 9:06:32 GMT
Hello, any suggestion of some coaches to get to the ground. A bit of online reconnaissance shows the ground doesn't look like the easiest to get to using public transport.
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Post by kgblue on Aug 26, 2019 14:24:53 GMT
20 USD. There's plenty of site willing to charge you substantially more but they're fronts so don't be conned. I go in via the UK.GOV but its $ 20, you shouldn't be paying more. It last 90 days so I would wait until your well into September. Its done in 3 days but don't leave it that late. Its all online including reprints if you lose it apparently Really helpful info, cheers for that mate!  Just received this reply from one of the website mentioned on the UK.Gov website. the other wanted to charge £120 in fees plus the visa cost. I hope this helps:- "The state fee for a standard e-visa is 20 US Dollars. An amount of 3 US Dollars is charged as a service fee for processing an electronic visa application. This amount is payable in addition to 20 US Dollars state fee for the electronic visa. ASAN VISA is not responsible for additional bank charges. Payment operations can be made only using Visa, Mastercard and UnionPay The state fee for urgent e-visa is 20 US Dollars. An amount of 30 US Dollars is charged as a service fee for processing an urgent electronic visa application. This amount is payable in addition to 20 US Dollars state fee for the electronic visa. ASAN VISA is not responsible for additional bank charges. Payment operations can be made only using Visa, Mastercard and UnionPay. These fees are charged for reviewing an e-visa application and are non-refundable under any circumstances. For more information, please visit www.evisa.gov.az . " Best Regards, ASAN VISA |
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Post by superunknown on Aug 27, 2019 7:55:23 GMT
Hello, any suggestion of some coaches to get to the ground. A bit of online reconnaissance shows the ground doesn't look like the easiest to get to using public transport. Leigh James will probably put a few coaches on I imagine |
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Post by Agent B on Aug 27, 2019 15:17:12 GMT
Hello, any suggestion of some coaches to get to the ground. A bit of online reconnaissance shows the ground doesn't look like the easiest to get to using public transport. Two metro stations on the Red line are situated a mile from the ground  |
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Post by CrackityJones on Aug 27, 2019 15:56:47 GMT
Any word on ticket allocation yet? I'm assuming it will be around the 1500 mark absolute max.
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Post by Toffeeman on Aug 27, 2019 16:39:39 GMT
Any word on ticket allocation yet? I'm assuming it will be around the 1500 mark absolute max. I received a message off the Azeri FA recently who quoted they would be offering 1,000 tickets for away fans initially.I sent an additional message enquiring if this number would be increased if they sold out, but did not get a clear response.Communication with officials connected to FAW give the impression they are hopeful of receiving more than this amount if required. |
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Post by CrackityJones on Aug 27, 2019 17:24:41 GMT
Ok diolch. That may be enough for most travelling as it's expensive and a pain to get to.
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Post by toffeman on Aug 27, 2019 17:49:55 GMT
Ok diolch. That may be enough for most travelling as it's expensive and a pain to get to. Dim problem - the problem might be that tickets could be issued towards the end of September. If we beat Slovakia away and then beat Croatia home the volume of interest might increase,but this is during October, but it could be too late as away ticket distribution arrangements will be in place by then.From what I understand so as to ensure there is nil harvesting there will be a high requirement of collecting tickets in Baku,possibly 100%. This really a hard one to judge for the need for volume of tickets - it's the furthest and most awkward of all the away trips, is 1,000 enough  Baku in November on a Sunday evening,not sure, depending on the outcome of the next match. |
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Post by cymroircarn on Aug 27, 2019 19:22:27 GMT
Surely proof of a VISA should suffice rather than collection in Baku?
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Post by latchyrhos on Aug 27, 2019 21:35:46 GMT
Surely proof of a VISA should suffice rather than collection in Baku? Proof of a visa isn't proof of travel though. Can those of you who went to Baku for either of the previous games, shed any light on areas where fans congregated? The area around Bashir Safar-Oghlu Street/Mardanov Brothers, seems to have quite a few bars, The Drunken Duck sounds tempting. |
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Post by cymroircarn on Aug 28, 2019 8:51:50 GMT
Surely proof of a VISA should suffice rather than collection in Baku? Proof of a visa isn't proof of travel though. Can those of you who went to Baku for either of the previous games, shed any light on areas where fans congregated? The area around Bashir Safar-Oghlu Street/Mardanov Brothers, seems to have quite a few bars, The Drunken Duck sounds tempting. Didn’t say it was, but wasn’t this the requirement for China away? Do you really think “fans” will buy a VISA just for harvesting and not travel? |
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Post by superunknown on Aug 28, 2019 11:12:27 GMT
Proof of a visa isn't proof of travel though. Can those of you who went to Baku for either of the previous games, shed any light on areas where fans congregated? The area around Bashir Safar-Oghlu Street/Mardanov Brothers, seems to have quite a few bars, The Drunken Duck sounds tempting. Didn’t say it was, but wasn’t this the requirement for China away? Do you really think “fans” will buy a VISA just for harvesting and not travel? A visa for China is a lot more expensive and difficult to obtain. Also I believe you had to show proof of travel for China. A visa for Azerbaijan costs about £20 and you can do it all online. If people were prepared to harvest to get themselves further up the ladder a £20 visa + the price of the ticket isn't going to deter them. |
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Post by Martyn Moses on Aug 29, 2019 15:43:17 GMT
I think FAW tkt staff out in Baku now , hopefully find out something soon ?
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Post by rico on Sept 7, 2019 9:32:47 GMT
Wow,that many, sorry I stand corrected,my memory not what it was. But thought the away end allocation offered was 1,500 v Georgia,did we fill it though ?? Georgia sold out, but the away end was nowhere near full - out in Tiblisi there were groups with a number of spares. Remember on Twitter there being lots of people who suddenly couldn't make it out. Tickets were only £5 or so iirc so it was a harvesters dream fixture |
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Post by manulike on Sept 7, 2019 17:18:38 GMT
I think FAW tkt staff out in Baku now , hopefully find out something soon ? Any news re allocation? |
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Post by erasedcitizen on Sept 9, 2019 17:46:25 GMT
What a load of bollocks.
Our flight from Budapest to Baku has been cancelled!
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Baku in November on a Sunday evening,not sure, depending on the outcome of the next match.
