Beat Aberdeen and istanbul here we come...

Top Don · Post by **Top Don** » Mon Jul 23, 2018 1:56 pm

To be honest I see nothing wrong in doing what you guys are doing.
Planning a few days away on the **** from the missus with the added bonus of a European match has always worked for me and trust me I've been doing it for a long long time.
Given it is fifty one years since Burnley were in Europe in my book makes it even more acceptable.

diamondpocket · Post by **diamondpocket** » Mon Jul 23, 2018 1:57 pm

Millertime v1.7 wrote:Going onto holiday websites to check flight prices like giddy teenagers on their first European exchange trip....lads, really? EMBARRASSING.
There's self awareness courses you can go on, boys. Help you take a step back and see how you come across to others.
The bit further up the thread when flight prices were getting compared was pure unadulterated CRINGE
Feet on the ground, fellas, that's right, deep breaths, deep breaths....

Obviously not a problem for a tinpot league where it's **** easy to qualify every year
Come and play in a real league and see how many times you end up in Europe!! You'd be jizzing like a coke bottle shaken up!!

Chuckypad · Post by **Chuckypad** » Mon Jul 23, 2018 1:57 pm

Beat Aberdeen = Trip to Istanbul + F/uck off Millertime

Bring it on

gawthorpe_view · Post by **gawthorpe_view** » Mon Jul 23, 2018 1:58 pm

5 days in the back of an Intack Hire van should do it for most who can't get a flight.

Spijed · Post by **Spijed** » Mon Jul 23, 2018 1:59 pm

From Chris Boden's twitter:

https://twitter.com/bodenknights/status ... 7126454272" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Lots of decent players as well!

Gael Clichy, and Emmanuel Adebayor play for İstanbul Başakşehir...as well as Gokhan Inler, Arda Turan, Eljero Elia, Kerim Frei..

Millertime v1.7 · Post by **Millertime v1.7** » Mon Jul 23, 2018 2:00 pm

Chuckypad, that was very chavvy. Jump in your white van and head to Sports Direct, bud. 30% off all Lonsdale gear till Thursday.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Mon Jul 23, 2018 2:00 pm

1989_claret wrote:Daz Bentley has tweeted me to say the club will not be providing transport as it is too short notice.

Surprised at that info.

Walton · Post by **Walton** » Mon Jul 23, 2018 2:01 pm

Tough draw

thatdberight · Post by **thatdberight** » Mon Jul 23, 2018 2:01 pm

1989_claret wrote:Daz Bentley has tweeted me to say the club will not be providing transport as it is too short notice.

Should the club arrange something and take a hit on the costs accrued if we lose to Aberdeen?

It's not short notice that it's short notice though, is it? That excuse is a bit of a cop-out. Given the circumstances (and UEFA are responsible for the sprawling, unnecessary, long-winded structure of this farce of a competition so I do have sympathy) can the club organise something that's risk free to them and guaranteed? No - obviously. Unfortunately, at that point the club's decision making process seems to be, "Decision made - let's not, then".

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Mon Jul 23, 2018 2:02 pm

Anyone any info on the City. Plenty of reasonable priced 5 star hotels but some in the Asian area. As I don't know anything about the place is it wise to book there?

diamondpocket · Post by **diamondpocket** » Mon Jul 23, 2018 2:02 pm

it will be their first competitive match of the season as their season starts the weekend after.

Spijed · Post by **Spijed** » Mon Jul 23, 2018 2:03 pm

Tweet from Daz Bentley on the travel plans:

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@IdleandWild Hi Daz, I know it has only just been drawn but will there be Club transport provided for the Istanbul away game providing we beat Aberdeen. With only a week to arrange I imagine some plan will be put in place

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I doubt there will be time

jrgbfc · Post by **jrgbfc** » Mon Jul 23, 2018 2:05 pm

Will probably be cheaper to book a package holiday than a quick in and out for the game!

LoveCurryPies · Post by **LoveCurryPies** » Mon Jul 23, 2018 2:12 pm

Who do we play after Istanbul?

(only joking....one game at a time etc)

Tribesmen · Post by **Tribesmen** » Mon Jul 23, 2018 2:13 pm

One game at a time lads .

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Mon Jul 23, 2018 2:17 pm

jrgbfc wrote:Will probably be cheaper to book a package holiday than a quick in and out for the game!

It is indeed. £300 all inclusive to Antalya.

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Mon Jul 23, 2018 2:23 pm

cricketfieldclarets wrote:It is indeed. £300 all inclusive to Antalya.

How long does travel take to Istanbul?

Spijed · Post by **Spijed** » Mon Jul 23, 2018 2:25 pm

For those travelling to Aberdeen it's going to be difficult to get any decent price on fights or hotels unless you are able to log on at the final whistle!

gawthorpe_view · Post by **gawthorpe_view** » Mon Jul 23, 2018 2:28 pm

At least it's on the European side of the Bosporus!

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Mon Jul 23, 2018 2:28 pm

Spijed wrote:For those travelling to Aberdeen it's going to be difficult to get any decent price on fights or hotels unless you are able to log on at the final whistle!

It will be after the home leg when we find out whether we are through or not

Spijed · Post by **Spijed** » Mon Jul 23, 2018 2:29 pm

ClaretTony wrote:It will be after the home leg when we find out whether we are through or not

Yes, I just realised that!

edison · Post by **edison** » Mon Jul 23, 2018 2:32 pm

http://www.uptheclarets.com/messageboar ... ew&id=7711" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Mon Jul 23, 2018 2:34 pm

we couldn't have got two worse draws

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Mon Jul 23, 2018 2:35 pm

I presume sorting a Visa is simple enough?

duncandisorderly · Post by **duncandisorderly** » Mon Jul 23, 2018 2:35 pm

Pronounce it for me please.

diamondpocket · Post by **diamondpocket** » Mon Jul 23, 2018 2:36 pm

I think I'm gonna book without knowing anything as found a return for 300 euros (I'm on the continent). I have no priority for tickets as have about 30 points and therefore hope we beat Aberdeen and then the tickets get to general sale. My fear is that we accept such few tickets that they'll all go to higher points but anyway, I'll have a day and a half in Istanbul at worst and then try and get a ticket in the home end. Any ideas on their crowds?

KRBFC · Post by **KRBFC** » Mon Jul 23, 2018 2:40 pm

Vegas Claret wrote:we couldn't have got two worse draws

The two hardest possible ties available to us, a Thursday night in Turkey on transfer deadline day, 3 days before a tough season opener away at Southampton on Sunday. At least if we drew a minnow side we could've played a weak side in the first leg and been fresh for the opening game of the season.

Lancasterclaret · Post by **Lancasterclaret** » Mon Jul 23, 2018 2:46 pm

Looking forward to seeing the complaints of those of you who have gone to Antalya and hoping to just "nip over" to Istanbul

edison · Post by **edison** » Mon Jul 23, 2018 3:05 pm

Lancasterclaret wrote:Looking forward to seeing the complaints of those of you who have gone to Antalya and hoping to just "nip over" to Istanbul

A few years ago a load of NI fans bought flights to Madrid after they drew Spain. The match was on Gran Canaria. Many complaints followed by those who had prematurely shot their..erm...you can see where this is going

ClaretPuddle · Post by **ClaretPuddle** » Mon Jul 23, 2018 3:10 pm

Quickenthetempo wrote:I presume sorting a Visa is simple enough?

It’s an e-visa which you can apply for online and is roughly £15. Says to do it before 48 hours of travelling so presume it’s straightforward.

ClaretGent · Post by **ClaretGent** » Mon Jul 23, 2018 3:10 pm

This looks like a really tough draw.

On the plus side getting tickets shouldn't be a problem. In last season's three Europa League Group Stage matches their average attendance was only 5700. For the Champions League Play-off against Seville there were less than 13,000 in attendance. The ground holds 17,300, so there should plenty room!

Ooogeorgeorgeoghani · Post by **Ooogeorgeorgeoghani** » Mon Jul 23, 2018 3:10 pm

Shocking draw , August in Turkey, I'm here now and can hardly muster the energy to go to the bar 41 degrees! Then a quick turn around for the Southampton game , I really think we should play a weakened team , come away with a slim defeat and hope we can turn it around at the turf , Southampton game is more important

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Mon Jul 23, 2018 3:11 pm

KRBFC wrote:The two hardest possible ties available to us, a Thursday night in Turkey on transfer deadline day, 3 days before a tough season opener away at Southampton on Sunday. At least if we drew a minnow side we could've played a weak side in the first leg and been fresh for the opening game of the season.

You've just made it sound even worse than I thought ! I'd rather us sign players that keep us in the Premier League than beat Aberdeen

bluelabrador16 · Post by **bluelabrador16** » Mon Jul 23, 2018 3:12 pm

One possibility:

Fly out on the 8th August, Manchester to Izmir...then catch the Bus from Izmir to Istanbul (approx 7/8 hours)

Back to Izmir...after the match.

Fly back to Manchester on the 16th Aug..

SENTIDO Marina Suites..... Kusadasi.....7 Nights, Half Board....Prices from ...£539pp

https://www.thomascook.com/packages/H0000234/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;?

Ooogeorgeorgeoghani · Post by **Ooogeorgeorgeoghani** » Mon Jul 23, 2018 3:14 pm

ClaretPuddle wrote:It’s an e-visa which you can apply for online and is roughly £15. Says to do it before 48 hours of travelling so presume it’s straightforward.

It's easy to do just make sure you go through the official site , there are companies online providing the visa at too off prices some people have paid £100 in the past it should not cost any more than £15 or 20 USD converted

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Mon Jul 23, 2018 3:15 pm

bluelabrador16 wrote:One possibility:

Fly out on the 8th August, Manchester to Izmir...then catch the Bus from Izmir to Istanbul (approx 7/8 hours)

Back to Izmir...after the match.

Fly back to Manchester on the 16th Aug..

SENTIDO Marina Suites..... Kusadasi.....7 Nights, Half Board....Prices from ...£539pp

https://www.thomascook.com/packages/H0000234/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;?

or you could just wait for the club to organise charter flights like every club does

KRBFC · Post by **KRBFC** » Mon Jul 23, 2018 3:18 pm

Vegas Claret wrote:You've just made it sound even worse than I thought ! I'd rather us sign players that keep us in the Premier League than beat Aberdeen

I believe we can make a run in this competition, we just need the draw to favour us and so far it hasn't. RB Salzburg were in the semi final, CSKA Moscow and Sporting were in the quarter final, Marseille made the final. Ostersunds were in the knockout stages, some clubs with European pedigree but not exactly brilliant sides.

bluelabrador16 · Post by **bluelabrador16** » Mon Jul 23, 2018 3:21 pm

Vegas Claret

or you could just wait for the club to organise charter flights like every club does

I forgot about that possibility. Thanks.

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Mon Jul 23, 2018 3:26 pm

bluelabrador16 wrote:Vegas Claret

I forgot about that possibility. Thanks.

Club said they won't have time to organise and ThomasCook Sport said they didn't have enough planes to sort Rangers out in the 2nd round away leg.

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Mon Jul 23, 2018 3:33 pm

KRBFC wrote:I believe we can make a run in this competition, we just need the draw to favour us and so far it hasn't. RB Salzburg were in the semi final, CSKA Moscow and Sporting were in the quarter final, Marseille made the final. Ostersunds were in the knockout stages, some clubs with European pedigree but not exactly brilliant sides.

You would expect a testing opponent in the play-off round even for a seeded team,but too draw the two hardest possible sides in early rounds is a bummer,Hibs and Rangers really lucked out,still perfectly winnable ties,but not a cakewalk at all.

Guich · Post by **Guich** » Mon Jul 23, 2018 3:35 pm

We'll be clear favourites to win both, but neither are walkovers.

Which rules out complacency so I'm happy.

And Turkey's a nice step up!

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Mon Jul 23, 2018 3:36 pm

Quickenthetempo wrote:Club said they won't have time to organise and ThomasCook Sport said they didn't have enough planes to sort Rangers out in the 2nd round away leg.

Nothing to organise at this point, it's got **** all to do with Thomas Cook - you do realise that the majority of flights for Liverpool fans to the CL final where with foreign airlines. There should be plenty of availability as there are numerous charter airlines. If the club say they don't have time then that is beyond disgraceful - how long does it take to pick up a phone ffs ?!

KRBFC · Post by **KRBFC** » Mon Jul 23, 2018 3:46 pm

tiger76 wrote:You would expect a testing opponent in the play-off round even for a seeded team,but too draw the two hardest possible sides in early rounds is a bummer,Hibs and Rangers really lucked out,still perfectly winnable ties,but not a cakewalk at all.

Who do Hibs and Rangers have to play in the next 2 rounds?

Dazzler · Post by **Dazzler** » Mon Jul 23, 2018 4:01 pm

£320 from mancy with a stop at Dusseldorf.

£290 direct from Stanstead

Walton · Post by **Walton** » Mon Jul 23, 2018 4:06 pm

Everyone who wants one should be able to get a ticket. Their home gates average about 6,000.

FCBurnley · Post by **FCBurnley** » Mon Jul 23, 2018 4:06 pm

TURKISH DELIGHT YUM YUM

cutsy123 · Post by **cutsy123** » Mon Jul 23, 2018 4:09 pm

cricketfieldclarets wrote:Its almost as embarrassing as your obsession with an English clubs forum...

Ban the toss pot i say.

With limited time to arrange why wouldnt people be looking

diamondpocket · Post by **diamondpocket** » Mon Jul 23, 2018 4:16 pm

My concern is that knowing our ticket office they'll accept a miserly amount of tickets knowing it'll be difficult for people to make it, for example, 500, and then these sell to all the die-hards and higher points gatherers. I wanna book flights now but this is my fear, I dont wanna sit in the home end. At worst, if we do get knocked out (edited, by Aberdeen) at least got a few days in Istanbul but if I cant get a ticket I'd prefer not to go even with a few days in Istanbul.

TheOriginalLongsider · Post by **TheOriginalLongsider** » Mon Jul 23, 2018 4:20 pm

[quote="1989_claret"]Daz Bentley has tweeted me to say the club will not be providing transport as it is too short notice.

Should the club arrange something and take a hit on the costs accrued if we lose to Aberdeen

Really? How will the team get there?

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Mon Jul 23, 2018 4:22 pm

Vegas Claret wrote:Nothing to organise at this point, it's got **** all to do with Thomas Cook - you do realise that the majority of flights for Liverpool fans to the CL final where with foreign airlines. There should be plenty of availability as there are numerous charter airlines. If the club say they don't have time then that is beyond disgraceful - how long does it take to pick up a phone ffs ?!

They will have less than a week to sell these packages.

ThomasCook Sport are just one company who do sports packages who are struggling for planes due to it being holiday season. The busiest month of the year. That's why I mentioned it.