Who’s going to Istanbul IF we beat Aberdeen?

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Fri Aug 03, 2018 4:50 pm

Burnleydan wrote:Ha ha brilliant, could be an interesting night then.

Ive got a Spartak shirt. Just need to dig my Nik Michopoulous one out. Will sit in the neutral section

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Fri Aug 03, 2018 4:51 pm

claretrobo1 wrote:I'd be interested to know more information CFC. Cheers

Now booked.

Manchester to Thessaloniki. Weds to Sun. £150 each.

Then about a 6 hour drive into Istanbul.

Burnleydan · Post by **Burnleydan** » Fri Aug 03, 2018 5:00 pm

cricketfieldclarets wrote:Ive got a Spartak shirt. Just need to dig my Nik Michopoulous one out. Will sit in the neutral section

Rick_Muller · Post by **Rick_Muller** » Fri Aug 03, 2018 5:04 pm

Who’s going to Istanbul IF we beat Aberdeen?

looks like it could be Joe Hart...

Alanstevensonsgloves · Post by **Alanstevensonsgloves** » Fri Aug 03, 2018 5:08 pm

cricketfieldclarets wrote:I have booked flights to and from Thessaloniki- can you recommend anyone for transfers either to or from Istanbul?

I'd be interested in this if the overland isnt too expensive. Did u book TCook both ways?

Granny WeatherWax · Post by **Granny WeatherWax** » Fri Aug 03, 2018 5:10 pm

cricketfieldclarets wrote:Now booked.

Manchester to Thessaloniki. Weds to Sun. £150 each.

Then about a 6 hour drive into Istanbul.

Sunday. You’re flying back to Southampton I take it.

1989_claret · Post by **1989_claret** » Fri Aug 03, 2018 5:12 pm

Tickets purchased for my old man and myself. Traveling with KLM and Pegasus.

Wednesday 8th
Manchester - Amsterdam - Istanbul

Friday 10th
Istanbul - Amsterdam - Manchester

Granny WeatherWax · Post by **Granny WeatherWax** » Fri Aug 03, 2018 5:17 pm

1989_claret wrote:Tickets purchased for my old man and myself. Traveling with KLM and Pegasus.

Wednesday 8th
Manchester - Amsterdam - Istanbul

Friday 10th
Istanbul - Amsterdam - Manchester

See you there! Hope thet arrange a official meet up point as the city is so big we don’t want to be all over the place.

1989_claret · Post by **1989_claret** » Fri Aug 03, 2018 5:18 pm

Not booked hotel yet. Probably going to try and stay near the square as imagine most will be there.

scouseclaret · Post by **scouseclaret** » Fri Aug 03, 2018 5:29 pm

Booked - £65 return from Dalaman

Blackrod · Post by **Blackrod** » Fri Aug 03, 2018 5:34 pm

cricketfieldclarets wrote:Now booked.

Manchester to Thessaloniki. Weds to Sun. £150 each.

Then about a 6 hour drive into Istanbul.

Are you planning on hiring a car or going by bus and isn't it problematic hiring in Greece and taking it into Turkey ? What time are you leaving for Turkey ?

Alanstevensonsgloves · Post by **Alanstevensonsgloves** » Fri Aug 03, 2018 5:42 pm

This might be the fella that CFC is looking for.....

http://www.crazyholidays.gr/6F81E2EF.en.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

€80 return and 'unlimited juice' to go in the spirits. Plus there's the additional promise of 'unlimited treats' once onboard.

Get the late departure from Salonika, and there and back for £200 inc flight! Plus saves on accomm x 2.

CFC you in? If so I am!

EDIT: Just to point out 2 things:
1) The bus company is called 'Crazy Holidays'
2) The travel Agency seems to be called the equivalent of Camel Cock

But it all seems above board... https://tinyurl.com/ybtqbb3o" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

What's not to like!

Knutsfordclaret · Post by **Knutsfordclaret** » Fri Aug 03, 2018 5:46 pm

Having 5 nights in Dalyan and flying in on Thursday to Friday. Tickets secured so looking forward to a great trip

Rowls · Post by **Rowls** » Fri Aug 03, 2018 5:52 pm

Dodobdobodobo wrote:How much and where from please?

353 Euros, return.

Paris to Athens, Athens to Istanbul

tybfc wrote:Is that on the jet you keep in your back garden?
Any room on it?

We barmen are notoriously rich and also notoriously stingy.

So although there is room on my private jet I choose to keep that space for my posse of escorts, hoes and other hanger-on. :p

1968claret · Post by **1968claret** » Fri Aug 03, 2018 7:47 pm

cricketfieldclarets wrote:Now booked.

Manchester to Thessaloniki. Weds to Sun. £150 each.

Then about a 6 hour drive into Istanbul.

Drive carefully!!

Granny WeatherWax · Post by **Granny WeatherWax** » Fri Aug 03, 2018 8:08 pm

We all staying near Taksim square then?. Let’s turn it claret and blue.

Dressinggown · Post by **Dressinggown** » Sat Aug 04, 2018 12:25 am

My cousin is a qualified light aircraft pilot.

He reckons that we can set off from RAF Woodvale, Southport, on Sunday and land in Turkey in time for Kick-Off.

We will enter many airspaces on the European Continent including France, Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary, Serbia and Romania, having to land in each of the countries a few times for comfort breaks and refuelling.

My cousin, on his p*ss poor amateur pilots licence is not allowed to fly at night because he doesn't have some instrument rating, therefore, our evenings will be spent on the back of the plane in some grotty aircraft hangar.

Fancy it ?

Cost will be around £4100. However, we will provide on board an all inclusive 'Beano' of alcoholic beverages including Vodka and Potatoes.

Should you incur any loss such as life or mental faculties on your trip I am in no way responsible and would suggest taking out some form of travel insurance prior to booking.

ABTA/ ATOL unregistered.

Only 1 seat left.

Dressinggown · Post by **Dressinggown** » Sat Aug 04, 2018 12:36 am

I might not make the journey due to a bigger sporting event in the area on Sunday.

Lowerhouse CC play Burnley CC in the Worsley Cup Final.

Cost = £4.00

All details:

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cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Sat Aug 04, 2018 1:10 am

Alanstevensonsgloves wrote:I'd be interested in this if the overland isnt too expensive. Did u book TCook both ways?

I did yes.

I doubt it will be expensive. I've do e similar routes and journeys before for under a tenner.

Either way I doubt it will be as much as 250. Which was the difference in flying to istanbul. And that was via Germany.

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Sat Aug 04, 2018 1:10 am

Granny WeatherWax wrote:Sunday. You’re flying back to Southampton I take it.

No. I'm rotating now we are in Europe. Will be resting for the premier league games

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Sat Aug 04, 2018 1:13 am

Blackrod wrote:Are you planning on hiring a car or going by bus and isn't it problematic hiring in Greece and taking it into Turkey ? What time are you leaving for Turkey ?

I rung avis and they do allow you to take it into Turkey but you need a green card which takes 5 days. Won't have time to get that. So will most likely take a bus. There are 3 a day apparently according to a mate of a mate in Athens.

We land at 12 noon Wednesday. Which gives us a day and a half to get there. 6 hours by car.

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Sat Aug 04, 2018 1:14 am

Alanstevensonsgloves wrote:This might be the fella that CFC is looking for.....

http://www.crazyholidays.gr/6F81E2EF.en.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

€80 return and 'unlimited juice' to go in the spirits. Plus there's the additional promise of 'unlimited treats' once onboard.

Get the late departure from Salonika, and there and back for £200 inc flight! Plus saves on accomm x 2.

CFC you in? If so I am!

EDIT: Just to point out 2 things:
1) The bus company is called 'Crazy Holidays'
2) The travel Agency seems to be called the equivalent of Camel Cock

But it all seems above board... https://tinyurl.com/ybtqbb3o" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

What's not to like!

I've 100 percent done more dubious trips

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Sat Aug 04, 2018 1:56 am

For those interested in the thessaloniki route I've found one of the bus companies that do the route.

Modern buses with aircon, TVs and WIFI. Two scheduled a day. 10am and 10pm.

Could be a good option

http://metroturizm.gr/st_tour/thessalon ... l/?lang=en" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

MyRightFoot · Post by **MyRightFoot** » Sat Aug 04, 2018 8:42 am

Good morning everyone! I am looking to fly out wednesday night/Thursday morning and return first thing Friday morning (unfortunately working a night shift Friday night, and would need to be at Blackburn hospital by 20:30) has anyone got any suggestions as to the cheapest websites for flights. I've tried sky scanner but everything is coming up so expensive. Any help from my fellow clarets would be appreciated!

AGENT_CLARET · Post by **AGENT_CLARET** » Sat Aug 04, 2018 8:44 am

What times are you all landing there and how many buses do they run at once could be tricky if more than about 100 turn up looking for a single bus

AGENT_CLARET · Post by **AGENT_CLARET** » Sat Aug 04, 2018 8:46 am

Might be better to book upfront

RESERVATIONS-TICKETS
Macadonia Bus station (KTEL) Thessaloniki +30 2310595431
Thessaloniki Center +30 2310216000
Thessaloniki Metro office +30 2310537775 &+30 2310532804
Thessaloniki Monastiriou 75 Metro office +30 6945636594 & +30 6947561064

jrgbfc · Post by **jrgbfc** » Sat Aug 04, 2018 9:50 am

MyRightFoot wrote:Good morning everyone! I am looking to fly out wednesday night/Thursday morning and return first thing Friday morning (unfortunately working a night shift Friday night, and would need to be at Blackburn hospital by 20:30) has anyone got any suggestions as to the cheapest websites for flights. I've tried sky scanner but everything is coming up so expensive. Any help from my fellow clarets would be appreciated!

Have you looked at going via somewhere like Amsterdam or Berlin? Pretty sure I saw a few flights early Friday morning from Istanbul to Berlin. Not sure from then on though.

ScottishBorderClaret · Post by **ScottishBorderClaret** » Sat Aug 04, 2018 10:11 am

cricketfieldclarets wrote:For those interested in the thessaloniki route I've found one of the bus companies that do the route.

Modern buses with aircon, TVs and WIFI. Two scheduled a day. 10am and 10pm.

Could be a good option

http://metroturizm.gr/st_tour/thessalon ... l/?lang=en" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Just out of interest how long is the journey and what is the cost?

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Sat Aug 04, 2018 10:24 am

ScottishBorderClaret wrote:Just out of interest how long is the journey and what is the cost?

I honestly dont know. Miles wise it's not that far. But driving out there who knows.

In a taxi or car I'd guess at 6 hours.

In the bus I guess 10 hours overnight. Which if you can sleep on isn't bad.

Dyched · Post by **Dyched** » Sat Aug 04, 2018 11:12 am

Just out of interet CFC does your guy from australlia have a season ticket? Just wondering how he’ll be getting a ticket. Im desperate!

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Sat Aug 04, 2018 11:13 am

Dyched wrote:Just out of interet CFC does your guy from australlia have a season ticket? Just wondering how he’ll be getting a ticket. Im desperate!

No. He will get a ticket easy.

Pickles · Post by **Pickles** » Sat Aug 04, 2018 11:14 am

cricketfieldclarets wrote:No. He will get a ticket easy.

May I ask how?

Dyched · Post by **Dyched** » Sat Aug 04, 2018 11:15 am

cricketfieldclarets wrote:No. He will get a ticket easy.

Well they wont sell out how it is. Id book flights etc but dont want to risk it as yet

Winstonswhite · Post by **Winstonswhite** » Sat Aug 04, 2018 11:19 am

Pickles wrote:May I ask how?

It’s a 20000 capacity stadium and there’ll be about 5k there.

Pickles · Post by **Pickles** » Sat Aug 04, 2018 11:22 am

Winstonswhite wrote:It’s a 20000 capacity stadium and there’ll be about 5k there.

I know that but I asked how his mate is going to get a ticket, in the Burnley end, without a season ticket. That's the boat I'm in.

Dyched · Post by **Dyched** » Sat Aug 04, 2018 11:22 am

Winstonswhite wrote:It’s a 20000 capacity stadium and there’ll be about 5k there.

Thats not the problem.

The problem is ID checks when you get there. 500ish fans wont cause too much of a problem for the authorities to chexk everybody's ticket/ID. Ive done it for gigs bedore all over the place when Ive had the proper ticket and not. The smaller/less people the more chance you’ll be caught out.

Dyched · Post by **Dyched** » Sat Aug 04, 2018 11:23 am

Pickles wrote:I know that but I asked how his mate is going to get a ticket, in the Burnley end, without a season ticket. That's the boat I'm in.

You just need somebody who has a season ticket to buy you 1.

Winstonswhite · Post by **Winstonswhite** » Sat Aug 04, 2018 11:24 am

I can’t see us selling out. It’ll go to general don’t you think?

Dyched · Post by **Dyched** » Sat Aug 04, 2018 11:24 am

Winstonswhite wrote:I can’t see us selling out. It’ll go to general don’t you think?

That’s the problem, it isn’t.

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Sat Aug 04, 2018 11:24 am

There will be loads spare on the day. The clubare just ticking the uefa box by stipulating season ticket holders only.

There will be loads available. In both ends.

Pickles · Post by **Pickles** » Sat Aug 04, 2018 11:25 am

Dyched wrote:You just need somebody who has a season ticket to buy you 1.

No. Doesn't work like that.

Pickles · Post by **Pickles** » Sat Aug 04, 2018 11:27 am

cricketfieldclarets wrote:There will be loads spare on the day. The clubare just ticking the uefa box by stipulating season ticket holders only.

There will be loads available. In both ends.

So you reckon if go to the pick up point in Istanbul with a Clarets Number, I might maybe be okay?

Dyched · Post by **Dyched** » Sat Aug 04, 2018 11:27 am

Pickles wrote:No. Doesn't work like that.

Im not saying it’ll work. But you’ll have a ticket. Just hope you dont get ID checked. It’ll be a huge risk with the flight prices etc

jrgbfc · Post by **jrgbfc** » Sat Aug 04, 2018 12:06 pm

If all else fails just pay in the home end. Surely won't be a problem looking at their average attendances, and don't seem the sort of club where you'll get any bother.

Alanstevensonsgloves · Post by **Alanstevensonsgloves** » Sat Aug 04, 2018 12:23 pm

Looks like I cannot go due to parenting duties, but if I was, I would buy a ticket for the home end and then once inside tell a security guard / steward / cop that you are in the wrong end and for safety reasons can you go in the away end and show some UK ID. they'd be daft to refuse that. If they do, just watch from the home end, nowt lost for 5 euros and at least 'you'll be there'

Dyched · Post by **Dyched** » Sat Aug 04, 2018 1:53 pm

Lifelong Claret

Ripping up his passport is probably the last resort here.

Id sit down with him and make him listen seriously. Ask him his plans to/from istanbul airport to the ground. Picking up his ticket, where he is staying etc. Talk him through all the steps he’ll have to take whilst out there.

Im 100% sure he’ll be fine. They’ll be a meeting point on the day for Clarets. He’ll bumped into Clarets whilst picking up his ticket out there. If he’s forward and talks to other Clarets they’ll take him in and make sure he’s OK.

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Sat Aug 04, 2018 2:49 pm

Pickles wrote:So you reckon if go to the pick up point in Istanbul with a Clarets Number, I might maybe be okay?

100 percent

PWBFC · Post by **PWBFC** » Sat Aug 04, 2018 10:06 pm

Flight booked, I’m in.

MyRightFoot · Post by **MyRightFoot** » Sat Aug 04, 2018 11:19 pm

Flights booked! 2 of us flying from Manchester (Wednesday evening) -> Berlin -> Istanbul.. and back the same way in an out job.. back for the Friday night shift :-/ what have I done!

Burnleyareback2 · Post by **Burnleyareback2** » Sat Aug 04, 2018 11:28 pm

Anyone got a route from Thailand?

Doubt I will make it, but for all travelling clarets, be safe, be noisy, get us an away win and I will get the twix’s in for the next Euro away!

Hopefully the next away game the club have more time to plan and can get a plane booked