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For those travelling to Istanbul

Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2018 10:13 pm
by ClaretTony
I know many will be flying tomorrow, I know someone going in the early hours.

Wish I was able to join you but hope those of you going have a really good and enjoyable trip and I hope the Clarets can give you a good performance and all of us a good result.

Enjoy all of you.

Re: For those travelling to Istanbul

Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2018 10:16 pm
by levraiclaret
ClaretTony wrote:I know many will be flying tomorrow, I know someone going in the early hours.

Wish I was able to join you but hope those of you going have a really good and enjoyable trip and I hope the Clarets can give you a good performance and all of us a good result.

Enjoy all of you.
Thanks I will and the team will. Great days.

Re: For those travelling to Istanbul

Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2018 10:24 pm
by Hibsclaret
Thanks. Just happy to go after my late father was one of the few who made it to Frankfurt in 1967. Thought I’d never see the day UTC.

Re: For those travelling to Istanbul

Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2018 10:26 pm
by Dyched
ClaretTony wrote:I know many will be flying tomorrow, I know someone going in the early hours.

Wish I was able to join you but hope those of you going have a really good and enjoyable trip and I hope the Clarets can give you a good performance and all of us a good result.

Enjoy all of you.
When was the last time you missed a competitive game CT?

Re: For those travelling to Istanbul

Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2018 10:29 pm
by Targetman
And bring at least 1 away goal back with you!

Re: For those travelling to Istanbul

Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2018 10:30 pm
by ClaretTony
Dyched wrote:When was the last time you missed a competitive game CT?
Not that long ago Dyched, it was the 2-0 defeat at Anfield in 2015. That was due to a back problem, couldn't get out of the chair let alone travel to Liverpool.

Re: For those travelling to Istanbul

Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2018 10:37 pm
by tim_noone
I've 2 kids and two grand kids going hope they along with all the others have a great time! Not sure if they had enough points though... :shock:

Re: For those travelling to Istanbul

Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2018 10:42 pm
by Dyched
ClaretTony wrote:Not that long ago Dyched, it was the 2-0 defeat at Anfield in 2015. That was due to a back problem, couldn't get out of the chair let alone travel to Liverpool.
Not aslong ago as I thought. At least it was a defeat. You’d probably still in the chair in pain had we won 4-0 :lol:

Re: For those travelling to Istanbul

Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2018 11:54 pm
by ClaretTony
Dyched wrote:Not aslong ago as I thought. At least it was a defeat. You’d probably still in the chair in pain had we won 4-0 :lol:
Last win I missed was in late 2011. I was ill and missed the trips to Hull & West Ham (both won). That Liverpool game is the only one I've missed since.

Re: For those travelling to Istanbul

Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 12:02 am
by jdrobbo
That Hull away game was a cracker CT :-)

Re: For those travelling to Istanbul

Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 12:07 am
by jdrobbo
I echo CT’s sentiments: have a safe trip, sing loud and proud!

Re: For those travelling to Istanbul

Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 2:09 am
by Rowls
Thanks guys.

UTC

Re: For those travelling to Istanbul

Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 3:07 am
by cricketfieldclarets
Up and at em. Just about to depart. First stop manchester airport. Then a relatively short flight to Greece at 6am. Then a nightbus to istanbul tonight at 10pm local time.

Going to be a long few days but worth it. Never thought this would happen and couldn't miss it or let the two boys miss it.

Safe trip to fellow clarets and see you all there.

Utc

Re: For those travelling to Istanbul

Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 3:29 am
by Claret
Mr Claret here just about to set off to Manchester airport at 3:30am
Excitement levels = extreme. I’ve peaked too early.

Re: For those travelling to Istanbul

Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 4:08 am
by RammyClaret61
ClaretTony wrote:Not that long ago Dyched, it was the 2-0 defeat at Anfield in 2015. That was due to a back problem, couldn't get out of the chair let alone travel to Liverpool.
That was the last Burnley game I went too. Sat in the worst possible seat, 2nd row level with the touchline.

Re: For those travelling to Istanbul

Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 4:34 am
by Granny WeatherWax
Cheers Tony. So it begins. UTC NNN

Re: For those travelling to Istanbul

Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 4:40 am
by The Enclosure
Safe trip to all and here's to a Clarets win .

Re: For those travelling to Istanbul

Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 6:02 am
by Jimmymaccer
Safe trip all.......making history........my lads in Benidirm, so fingers crossed for a trip next round so shout loud and proud.

Main thing is keep safe, enjoy, and get that away goal!.

Re: For those travelling to Istanbul

Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 6:34 am
by cricketfieldclarets
And they're off...

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Re: For those travelling to Istanbul

Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 7:02 am
by depechedingle
Just a domestic flight up from Dalaman for us, travelling tomorrow morning at 0625.

Re: For those travelling to Istanbul

Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 7:51 am
by karatekid
ClaretTony wrote:Not that long ago Dyched, it was the 2-0 defeat at Anfield in 2015. That was due to a back problem, couldn't get out of the chair let alone travel to Liverpool.

Armchair fan that day eh! ;)

Re: For those travelling to Istanbul

Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 7:58 am
by Quickenthetempo
Safe trip and enjoy it you lucky buggers.

Re: For those travelling to Istanbul

Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 8:38 am
by scouseclaret
Look who we bumped into at the airport...

Re: For those travelling to Istanbul

Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 8:40 am
by Carport
Carports flying into SAW airport for 1740 today. Is anyone already there who has used Havabus to get to centre of Istanbul or alternative transport? Is the metro open yet?

Re: For those travelling to Istanbul

Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 8:40 am
by scouseclaret
How do you upload photos???

Re: For those travelling to Istanbul

Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 9:33 am
by ecc
Take care all of you. Have a safe journey to and from Turkey. Hope you can enjoy the game.

UTC

Re: For those travelling to Istanbul

Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 9:37 am
by Claret
Claret wrote:Mr Claret here just about to set off to Manchester airport at 3:30am
Excitement levels = extreme. I’ve peaked too early.
Quick update. Reached Amsterdam and am completely knackered. Only half a continent and 48 hours of drinking to cope with

Re: For those travelling to Istanbul

Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 9:58 am
by mrgomez
Carport wrote:Carports flying into SAW airport for 1740 today. Is anyone already there who has used Havabus to get to centre of Istanbul or alternative transport? Is the metro open yet?
metro is under constructuion. Havabus would cost less than 2£ to travel to city centre, so is a nice choice.

Re: For those travelling to Istanbul

Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 10:25 am
by Billy Balfour
cricketfieldclarets wrote:And they're off...
Those lads of yours are doing something they'll never forget. Hopefully they'll still be talking about your trip when they are well into their old age. Wish I was there with you. Have a good trip. UTC!

Re: For those travelling to Istanbul

Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 10:37 am
by tim_noone
Billy Balfour wrote:Those lads of yours are doing something they'll never forget. Hopefully they'll still be talking about your trip when they are well into their old age. Wish I was there with you. Have a good trip. UTC!
How have they managed to accumulate so many points? I haven't got a ticket? Where are the moaners? Well done! Any one can travel to old Trafford etc. A special type who travels overland to turkey though in support of their team.well done James tom Thomas and Archie.utc!

Re: For those travelling to Istanbul

Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 11:00 am
by cricketfieldclarets
Billy Balfour wrote:Those lads of yours are doing something they'll never forget. Hopefully they'll still be talking about your trip when they are well into their old age. Wish I was there with you. Have a good trip. UTC!
Absolutely. They're loving it. And very lucky.

Landed in Greece. On bus number one. Time for a gyros

Re: For those travelling to Istanbul

Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 11:05 am
by tim_noone
cricketfieldclarets wrote:Absolutely. They're loving it. And very lucky.

Landed in Greece. On bus number one. Time for a gyros
If I'd known they did gyros in Greece I'd have moved out years ago...do they do housing benefit as well?

Re: For those travelling to Istanbul

Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 11:09 am
by mrgomez
ticket should never be a problem, if you are going to Basaksehir stadium. If your ONLY problem is ticket, pm me and i will tell you how to get one.

Re: For those travelling to Istanbul

Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 11:13 am
by cricketfieldclarets
mrgomez wrote:ticket should never be a problem, if you are going to Basaksehir stadium. If your ONLY problem is ticket, pm me and i will tell you how to get one.
A lad with us is after 3

Re: For those travelling to Istanbul

Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 11:13 am
by cricketfieldclarets
Thanks mate

Re: For those travelling to Istanbul

Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 11:13 am
by Pickles
I fly from Stansted tonight. At this rate, I'm going to be at the airport at dinner time, I'm so excited.

Re: For those travelling to Istanbul

Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 11:38 am
by mrgomez
cricketfieldclarets wrote:A lad with us is after 3
0044771252615 pete
dont get me wrong. im not a ticket owner/seller.

i dont know if it is against rules of this forum, as my recent post about this issue was deleted.

I just wanted to tell at least %50 of the seats of home team will be empty. and it is easy to buy them.

if you tried all the way getting a ticket from Burnley seats, couldnt get, and still want to watch the game...this is a way.

but in Turkey you cant just buy ticket and enter in stadium. You need to have a special card, which usually takes 7-10 days to get one. But there is a trick to get a temporary card in a few hours and watch the game.

i would copy links to get card, and buy game ticket. but as i mentioned before, i think it seems to be against forum rules.

Re: For those travelling to Istanbul

Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 12:08 pm
by Claretforever
scouseclaret wrote:How do you upload photos???
Using a phone then use imgbb.com

Upload your image and then make sure you chose BBCode Full Linked. Then Copy and paste on here.

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Shaul Tchernichovsky poems

Re: For those travelling to Istanbul

Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 12:11 pm
by cricketfieldclarets
Ah o problem. They will get one easy

Re: For those travelling to Istanbul

Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 12:29 pm
by Billy Balfour
cricketfieldclarets wrote:Absolutely. They're loving it. And very lucky.

Landed in Greece. On bus number one. Time for a gyros
Now I've got even more envy. Gyros pitas washed down with an ice cold bottle of Mythos!

Re: For those travelling to Istanbul

Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 12:43 pm
by Claretforever
How many did we end up selling for Istanbul? I think CFC posted on here that we’d sold over 300 by lunchtime on Saturday. Did we managed to sell many more?

Re: For those travelling to Istanbul

Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 12:52 pm
by 1989_claret
My old man and I before catching the flight to Amsterdam this morning.

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Re: For those travelling to Istanbul

Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 1:14 pm
by cold claret
Well done everyone who are going to Istanbul.

Re: For those travelling to Istanbul

Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 1:29 pm
by Spike
ClaretTony wrote:Not that long ago Dyched, it was the 2-0 defeat at Anfield in 2015. That was due to a back problem, couldn't get out of the chair let alone travel to Liverpool.
couldn't get out of bed more like lol

doesn't matter how long it is since Tony missed a game -makes it seem like missing this is a crime. Tony will always be up there in terms of amount of games visited in his lifetime

Sorry you aren't with us tomorrow Tony

Re: For those travelling to Istanbul

Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 1:29 pm
by Burnleydan
It's a tough life following Burnley sometimes. Currently sat by the pool with a beer in Thessaloniki before travelling on to Istanbul in the morning.

Re: For those travelling to Istanbul

Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 1:39 pm
by ClaretTony
Spike wrote:couldn't get out of bed more like lol

doesn't matter how long it is since Tony missed a game -makes it seem like missing this is a crime. Tony will always be up there in terms of amount of games visited in his lifetime

Sorry you aren't with us tomorrow Tony
Crime? Don't be ridiculous. I made the decision not to go for my own personal reasons. I would have liked to have been there but couldn't justify it.

Re: For those travelling to Istanbul

Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 1:56 pm
by cricketfieldclarets
Burnleydan wrote:It's a tough life following Burnley sometimes. Currently sat by the pool with a beer in Thessaloniki before travelling on to Istanbul in the morning.
Any chance of a dip before our bus tonight ?

Re: For those travelling to Istanbul

Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 1:59 pm
by claret wizard
ClaretTony wrote:I would have liked to have been there but couldn't justify it.
I wasn't going until yesterday afternoon for sure. I eventually justified it thinking about that 6:5 defeat at Grimsby which I shared a car over with Matt and yourself Tony. I'll make enough noise for you there!

Re: For those travelling to Istanbul

Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 2:07 pm
by ClaretTony
claret wizard wrote:I wasn't going until yesterday afternoon for sure. I eventually justified it thinking about that 6:5 defeat at Grimsby which I shared a car over with Matt and yourself Tony. I'll make enough noise for you there!
That was almost funny. I said I'd never see another game with 11 goals at that level. Later in the season we had Burnley 4 Watford 7.

Re: For those travelling to Istanbul

Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 2:14 pm
by thedmcistanbul
Hi all,

As far as I understand everybody makes their own way to the stadium tomorrow unless club organizes transfer to the ground.

I am planning to organize a shuttle bus from stadium back to airport and then city center, old town and Taksim. This will be £ 10 per person or 70 Turkish lira.

This will be a minibus with 15 persons capacity. There will be a person outside stadium around the away end, holding a signboard ''Airport shuttle Burnley Fans'' if anyone wants to join feel free to whatsapp on 0090 533 708 51 97

Safe travel & enjoy your time in Istanbul...

Sinan