Athens

S27bfc · Post by **S27bfc** » Sat Aug 18, 2018 5:52 pm

2 of us going Wednesday morning 6.30am flight if anyone could give us a lift we would share costs,Need to be at Manchester airport by 4.00am

holdyourfire · Post by **holdyourfire** » Sat Aug 18, 2018 6:50 pm

ClaretShaun wrote:Delighted.

Took the risk and booked flights from seat at the match with 3/4 mins left to play.

£310 leave Manc 2pm Wed arrive Athens 11pm, leave Athens 9am Fri arrive Manc 3pm.

Got a BASIC room for £40 for 2 nights right by the bus stop for the airport (24hr bus service so cheap transfers) and only 0.8 mile from the stadium.

Solo traveller tho this time.

Do you by any chance work for the POTATOMAN?

Granny WeatherWax · Post by **Granny WeatherWax** » Sat Aug 18, 2018 7:58 pm

S27bfc wrote:2 of us going Wednesday morning 6.30am flight if anyone could give us a lift we would share costs,Need to be at Manchester airport by 4.00am

Check in beforehand and turn up at 6. 21st century

diamondpocket · Post by **diamondpocket** » Sat Aug 18, 2018 9:43 pm

S27bfc wrote:2 of us going Wednesday morning 6.30am flight if anyone could give us a lift we would share costs,Need to be at Manchester airport by 4.00am

You can be there for 0500 in the morning for a half 6 flight. Half an hour through security max at that time and then off to the gate with a quick pint on the way!!

Nonayforever · Post by **Nonayforever** » Sat Aug 18, 2018 9:55 pm

Went to Istanbul, but can't make Athens.

Really enjoying everyone's plans to get there.

I hope we get through to the group stages so I can enjoy another trip, but one thing is for sure, I've had more fun this season already than in a host of other seasons put together.

I_hate_pne · Post by **I_hate_pne** » Sat Aug 18, 2018 10:26 pm

S27bfc wrote:2 of us going Wednesday morning 6.30am flight if anyone could give us a lift we would share costs,Need to be at Manchester airport by 4.00am

Where you heading to Manchester from? We’re driving from Colne at that time, flying to Thessaloniki at 6.30, have space for 2.

Aclaret · Post by **Aclaret** » Sat Aug 18, 2018 11:08 pm

Love reading all these travel plans, so jealous but just can't get the time off work.
Will make do with a trip to Fulham, which is a great day out.
Have a great time in Athens everyone who's going.
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S27bfc · Post by **S27bfc** » Sat Aug 18, 2018 11:10 pm

From Burnley mate if youcould give us a lift that would be great we will of course pay +we are on the same flight

S27bfc · Post by **S27bfc** » Sat Aug 18, 2018 11:13 pm

I_hate_pne wrote:Where you heading to Manchester from? We’re driving from Colne at that time, flying to Thessaloniki at 6.30, have space for 2.

See my last reply

ClaretLoup · Post by **ClaretLoup** » Sat Aug 18, 2018 11:31 pm

Anyone remember planning trips to Maidstone United and Torquay?

paulatky · Post by **paulatky** » Sun Aug 19, 2018 12:00 am

Really looking forward to this trip,beats planning away trips to Maidstone and Torquay.
Flying from Stansted tuesday morning return friday afternoon
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thatdberight · Post by **thatdberight** » Sun Aug 19, 2018 12:38 am

paulatky wrote:Really looking forward to this trip,beats planning away trips to Maidstone and Torquay.
Flying from Stansted tuesday morning return friday afternoon
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Out Thursday, Back Friday. Keeping holiday powder dry for possible further trips before Christmas...

Barry_Chuckle · Post by **Barry_Chuckle** » Sun Aug 19, 2018 6:14 am

paulatky wrote:Really looking forward to this trip,beats planning away trips to Maidstone and Torquay.
Flying from Stansted tuesday morning return friday afternoon
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You may well be on the same return flight as us, we fly out Wednesday 9.30am back Friday on the 3pm flight.

I_hate_pne · Post by **I_hate_pne** » Sun Aug 19, 2018 8:11 am

S27bfc wrote:See my last reply

Yeah not a problem. My email is rileypr@hotmail.co.uk. We’ll swap numbers and sort some plans. I sit in the cricket field if you wanted to meet today.

S27bfc · Post by **S27bfc** » Sun Aug 19, 2018 8:51 am

I_hate_pne wrote:Yeah not a problem. My email is rileypr@hotmail.co.uk. We’ll swap numbers and sort some plans. I sit in the cricket field if you wanted to meet today.

We sit in the cricket field stand I will meet you at 1.15 next to the outside snack bar I will be wearing blue jeans blue training Burnley jacket and blue baseball cap

MACCA · Post by **MACCA** » Sun Aug 19, 2018 9:10 am

S27bfc wrote:We sit in the cricket field stand I will meet you at 1.15 next to the outside snack bar I will be wearing blue jeans blue training Burnley jacket and blue baseball cap

Are you Eiffel 65?
Always wanted to meet him, I'll also come the snack bar

SGr · Post by **SGr** » Sun Aug 19, 2018 10:47 am

cricketfieldclarets wrote:If you find a flight for this itinerary let me know. I would love to book on a flight straight back if one appears.

Also they said no bags at turkey but you could leave them on the coach. Some actually got bags in though. Loyalclaret did and think I read he was on a similar trip...

As long as its relatively small and doesnt contain much you should be OK I think.

I’m having to go back via Barcelona (at considerable expense). There just doesn’t seem to be an early direct flight sadly

Thank you for the info re Turkey

SGr · Post by **SGr** » Sun Aug 19, 2018 10:48 am

Loyalclaret wrote:Not sure on this game but they said no bags in Turkey. I was on quick trip, had a change of clothing, toothbrush, no paste- knew mates would have it & did not want bother at airport and phone charger/adapter.

Sure I would have been able to leave on coaches as there was value in it, only thing they referred to supervisor was a bag of crisp.

[resists urge to check early Friday return flights]

Yeah I think I’ll leave them on the coach. As you say I’m not taking much at all, valuable items will be kept on my person. Thanks for your help

Longside4evr · Post by **Longside4evr** » Sun Aug 19, 2018 11:24 am

I am as excited about this as I was when we were going to wembley stadium in 2009
Flying out tomorrow

The Quattro · Post by **The Quattro** » Sun Aug 19, 2018 1:17 pm

Going from Heathrow via Zurich at 6am on Weds and returning the same way at 6.30 on Fri. I'll be getting a late train to Euston on Tuesday night and hopefully grabbing a couple of hours shut eye in departures before the flight.

longside72 · Post by **longside72** » Sun Aug 19, 2018 2:36 pm

Just booked , flying to corfu tuesday tea time , have to fly back to aberdeen though , anyone else land in aberdeen friday night ?

Wile E Coyote · Post by **Wile E Coyote** » Sun Aug 19, 2018 3:06 pm

how long do we need to get a decent cross into their box?

longside72 · Post by **longside72** » Sun Aug 19, 2018 4:02 pm

longside72 wrote:Just booked , flying to corfu tuesday tea time , have to fly back to aberdeen though , anyone else land in aberdeen friday night ?

Just changed return flight to newcastle , land friday tea time .

Costadelsolclaret · Post by **Costadelsolclaret** » Sun Aug 19, 2018 4:05 pm

I’m back into Aberdeen
10.35 am back to Manchester
Booking Moxy Airport hotel
As 10 min walk from airport
18.00 out of Athens to corfu

UpTheClaretsFCBK · Post by **UpTheClaretsFCBK** » Sun Aug 19, 2018 5:10 pm

Wile E Coyote wrote:how long do we need to get a decent cross into their box?

Lennon's just fired one in, should land in Athens by 9:15pm local time Thursday.

Pimlico_Claret · Post by **Pimlico_Claret** » Sun Aug 19, 2018 6:30 pm

Based on the majority of pessimistic end of the world posts on here following one defeat, I've decided to auction my flights and hotel in Athens, save me the misery of watching my team play in Europe for the first time in my 50 year lifetime, can't see how I could possibly enjoy it after today

Devils_Advocate · Post by **Devils_Advocate** » Sun Aug 19, 2018 7:14 pm

Pimlico_Claret wrote:Based on the majority of pessimistic end of the world posts on here following one defeat, I've decided to auction my flights and hotel in Athens, save me the misery of watching my team play in Europe for the first time in my 50 year lifetime, can't see how I could possibly enjoy it after today

Dont worry the match was always likely gonna be sh*t but the atmosphere drinking in the bars all day and then in the stands will be fantastic even if we play our B team and hoof it around trying to get a 0-0.

I cant wait till Wednesday to fly out and whilst I hope we play well, get a result and its an entertaining game it will have minimal baring on how much I enjoy the overall experience

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Sun Aug 19, 2018 7:41 pm

32degrees all week without a cloud in the sky.

Get me on that plane tomorrow.

Longsider · Post by **Longsider** » Sun Aug 19, 2018 7:55 pm

Barry_Chuckle wrote:Booked from Stanstead, out Wednesday 9.30am back Friday 3pm both direct flights. Prices were £270 before KO £400 by final whistle but may not get another chance

Where's folk booking accomodation, I'd reserved rooms last week near Pireas but ticket collection is 10km away

Just noticed if you are flying back with Ryan Air to Stansted leaving at 3:00 we are on the same flight. Cheeky request time. If you happen to be driving back up North, have space in the car and passing near Birmingham. Any chance of a lift, of course I will pay my share in petrol. Thanks

Indecisive · Post by **Indecisive** » Sun Aug 19, 2018 8:49 pm

Pimlico_Claret wrote:Based on the majority of pessimistic end of the world posts on here following one defeat, I've decided to auction my flights and hotel in Athens, save me the misery of watching my team play in Europe for the first time in my 50 year lifetime, can't see how I could possibly enjoy it after today

Haha. You’d think reading this board today there’d be a queue of people changing their minds about Athens.

I’ll open the bidding with a tenner.

(Ps Istanbul was amazing ...despite a pretty uninspiring 90 mins of football. It was almost good enough for me to sacrifice my marriage and fly out to Athens this week!. Have a ball and remember never to read this board after a defeat

)

Pimlico_Claret · Post by **Pimlico_Claret** » Sun Aug 19, 2018 8:57 pm

Indecisive wrote:Haha. You’d think reading this board today there’d be a queue of people changing their minds about Athens.

I’ll open the bidding with a tenner.

(Ps Istanbul was amazing ...despite a pretty uninspiring 90 mins of football. It was almost good enough for me to sacrifice my marriage and fly out to Athens this week!. Have a ball and remember never to read this board after a defeat )

I'm fully intending to enjoy the experience, a city I've never been to with the added attraction of watching my team playing there. Aberdeen was great, couldn't make Istanbul due to previously booked holiday, so really up for this week now. Was just making a point about the ridiculous negativity after one bad performance.

CrosspoolClarets · Post by **CrosspoolClarets** » Sun Aug 19, 2018 9:11 pm

Getting really excited about next week now, whatever happens.

Following a bit of research I have discovered that Athens has a couple of micro breweries doing decent craft beer, and there are one or two decent craft beer bars / restaurants close to Monastiriki and Syntagma. Perfect.

Pimlico_Claret · Post by **Pimlico_Claret** » Sun Aug 19, 2018 9:16 pm

CrosspoolClarets wrote:Getting really excited about next week now, whatever happens.

Following a bit of research I have discovered that Athens has a couple of micro breweries doing decent craft beer, and there are one or two decent craft beer bars / restaurants close to Monastiriki and Syntagma. Perfect.

Love a decent ale myself but with temperatures in the 30s it's hard to beat a cold lager (good quality one)

Indecisive · Post by **Indecisive** » Sun Aug 19, 2018 9:28 pm

Pimlico_Claret wrote:I'm fully intending to enjoy the experience, a city I've never been to with the added attraction of watching my team playing there. Aberdeen was great, couldn't make Istanbul due to previously booked holiday, so really up for this week now. Was just making a point about the ridiculous negativity after one bad performance.

I know mate! It’s embarrassing.

MACCA · Post by **MACCA** » Sun Aug 19, 2018 9:36 pm

Is anyone actually going hoping or thinking they will see free flowing football?

I'm going to see my team play in Europe, have a great few days abroad, drinking and enjoying myself with friends. Yes I'm looking forward to it, and yes I hope we turn in a good display, but if it us a negative result, it won't take anything away from the experience.

If anything these trips are free hits, and the result is the least of the priorities.
Get there, enjoy yourself, get on the game, stay safe and get home is the main objective.

CrosspoolClarets · Post by **CrosspoolClarets** » Sun Aug 19, 2018 10:56 pm

Pimlico_Claret wrote:Love a decent ale myself but with temperatures in the 30s it's hard to beat a cold lager (good quality one)

I see that, but a stone cold tropical pale ale, IPA or sour would also hit the spot in the heat. Beertime just north of Monastiriki has some crackers. Lager hunters though could find it all over.

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Mon Aug 20, 2018 6:37 am

Getting ready to board my flight from Bristol airport. Am I the first to set off on our European adventure?

BarrowfordClaret87 · Post by **BarrowfordClaret87** » Mon Aug 20, 2018 7:49 am

I’m driving to Manchester airport on Wednesday morning from Barrowford around 0415 - have space for a couple of passengers if anybody needs a lift?

Likewise coming back - Friday, I land at 1750.

Top Claret · Post by **Top Claret** » Mon Aug 20, 2018 8:03 am

MACCA wrote:Is anyone actually going hoping or thinking they will see free flowing football?

I'm going to see my team play in Europe, have a great few days abroad, drinking and enjoying myself with friends. Yes I'm looking forward to it, and yes I hope we turn in a good display, but if it us a negative result, it won't take anything away from the experience.

If anything these trips are free hits, and the result is the least of the priorities.
Get there, enjoy yourself, get on the game, stay safe and get home is the main objective.

One thing 100% guareteed is that you won't see free flowing football from Burnley. We will play exactly like we did against the Turks, and if it gets us a result I shall be more than happy

Have a good trip and sing your hearts out for the lads

mybloodisclaret · Post by **mybloodisclaret** » Mon Aug 20, 2018 8:43 am

Quickenthetempo wrote:Getting ready to board my flight from Bristol airport. Am I the first to set off on our European adventure?

Already in Crete on pre booked holiday (does that count)? Fly to Athens Thursday lunch time

UpTheClaretsFCBK · Post by **UpTheClaretsFCBK** » Mon Aug 20, 2018 9:38 am

Just picked up match tickets for me and the Mrs.

Flag in with the printers, fly Wednesday night.

This next 2 days is going to drag like days have never dragged before....

Barry_Chuckle · Post by **Barry_Chuckle** » Mon Aug 20, 2018 11:44 am

Longsider wrote:Just noticed if you are flying back with Ryan Air to Stansted leaving at 3:00 we are on the same flight. Cheeky request time. If you happen to be driving back up North, have space in the car and passing near Birmingham. Any chance of a lift, of course I will pay my share in petrol. Thanks

Hi Longsider,
Yes we are on the 3pm Ryanair flight back to Stansted. Unfortunately we'll not be going anywhere near Birmingham or the M6, we live in Yorkshire and our route will be straight up the A1. Happy to drop you off on our route if it helps you!

Barry_Chuckle · Post by **Barry_Chuckle** » Mon Aug 20, 2018 12:14 pm

CrosspoolClarets wrote:Getting really excited about next week now, whatever happens.

Following a bit of research I have discovered that Athens has a couple of micro breweries doing decent craft beer, and there are one or two decent craft beer bars / restaurants close to Monastiriki and Syntagma. Perfect.

Where's the craft beer bar near Syntagma, we're staying near Syntagma square and this could be our Wednesday evening watering hole

diamondpocket · Post by **diamondpocket** » Mon Aug 20, 2018 12:16 pm

CrosspoolClarets wrote:Getting really excited about next week now, whatever happens.

Following a bit of research I have discovered that Athens has a couple of micro breweries doing decent craft beer, and there are one or two decent craft beer bars / restaurants close to Monastiriki and Syntagma. Perfect.

If you can put the names of the bars on here Cross that would be great then us clarets can meet up and taste the local brew,

BarrowfordClaret87 · Post by **BarrowfordClaret87** » Mon Aug 20, 2018 1:39 pm

Anyone flying from Gatwick should probably turn up a little earlier since their computers aren’t working...

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Longsider · Post by **Longsider** » Mon Aug 20, 2018 2:54 pm

Barry_Chuckle wrote:Hi Longsider,
Yes we are on the 3pm Ryanair flight back to Stansted. Unfortunately we'll not be going anywhere near Birmingham or the M6, we live in Yorkshire and our route will be straight up the A1. Happy to drop you off on our route if it helps you!

Thanks for getting back Barry. Probably not going to work out but thanks anyway. Up The Clarets.

longside72 · Post by **longside72** » Mon Aug 20, 2018 3:14 pm

Anyone landing back at newcastle friday 17:25 ? Thats driving back to burnley or near ?

ClaretAndLube · Post by **ClaretAndLube** » Mon Aug 20, 2018 3:48 pm

Surely the song to sing on our Greek odyssey would be “We are the hypotenuse, Burnley”?

Or am I being too obtuse?

CrosspoolClarets · Post by **CrosspoolClarets** » Mon Aug 20, 2018 4:33 pm

Barry_Chuckle wrote:Where's the craft beer bar near Syntagma, we're staying near Syntagma square and this could be our Wednesday evening watering hole

I did mention one last night if you scour up the thread....Beertime.

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Mon Aug 20, 2018 4:57 pm

Anyone who is on a tight schedule on Thursday pre book a taxi. Athens airport is huge. At least a 20 minute walk to get out even without a case and we went straight through passport control.
50 quid for a minibus of 6. Could take 8 and took 30 minutes to Glyfada.