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Where are folk staying for Genk?
Posted: Tue Jul 04, 2023 10:30 pm
by BradTee93
Just curious as to where the majority of folk who are making the trip are planning to stop for the weekend? Heard some are in Brussels but a few are going Hasselt and getting the train into Genk Saturday I imagine?
Got a hotel booked in Bokrijk but if there’s gonna be a lot of Clarets in Hasselt then I may have to change
Re: Where are folk staying for Genk?
Posted: Tue Jul 04, 2023 11:44 pm
by Spike
Leuvren. Quite a few stopping there besides us
Re: Where are folk staying for Genk?
Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2023 3:18 pm
by longside72
Helmond .
Re: Where are folk staying for Genk?
Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2023 7:43 pm
by HandforthClaret
Genk
Re: Where are folk staying for Genk?
Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2023 10:00 am
by haptonbfc
brussels
Re: Where are folk staying for Genk?
Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2023 10:25 am
by Claret86
Staying in brussels from Thursday to Sunday. Going to get an early train over to genk on the Saturday
Re: Where are folk staying for Genk?
Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2023 11:10 am
by 1989_claret
Staying in Brussels Friday and Saturday. Will get the train Saturday morning to Genk for the meet up at Stadscafe in the centre of Genk.
Re: Where are folk staying for Genk?
Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2023 12:23 pm
by brexit
Staying with a work colleague in Maastricht taking her daughters to the match think we have tickets for the south side of the stadium, she is being cagey about where the seats are.
Re: Where are folk staying for Genk?
Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2023 12:50 pm
by IanMcL
Aviemore
Re: Where are folk staying for Genk?
Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2023 1:11 pm
by BradTee93
Anyone in or around Hasselt or thinking about venturing too on the Friday?
Re: Where are folk staying for Genk?
Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2023 2:20 pm
by longside72
Anybody got 2 spare tickets for 2 lads travelling from sweden ?
Re: Where are folk staying for Genk?
Posted: Mon Jul 10, 2023 12:24 pm
by ClaretAdam1994
Claret86 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 06, 2023 10:25 am
Staying in brussels from Thursday to Sunday. Going to get an early train over to genk on the Saturday
I am staying just outside of Brussels (20 minute Metro from the station). How do people who are staying in Brussels plan on getting back there? Noticed the station is quite a trek from the ground and trains are quite infrequent at that time of night
Re: Where are folk staying for Genk?
Posted: Mon Jul 10, 2023 12:36 pm
by dcunningham27
We have booked a hotel in Genk for the night after the match. Then getting train back to Brussels the Sunday to catch the flight home.
Hopefully a few other clarets be in Genk after the game for a drink.
Re: Where are folk staying for Genk?
Posted: Mon Jul 10, 2023 1:01 pm
by nicotoscani
Im staying in Brussels (centre) Thursday and Friday and Genk Saturday.
Re: Where are folk staying for Genk?
Posted: Mon Jul 10, 2023 1:05 pm
by Jjjack
Staying in Hasselt Saturday, plan is to get the 22:07 train from Genk to Hasselt.
Re: Where are folk staying for Genk?
Posted: Mon Jul 10, 2023 2:17 pm
by Jjjack
How are people getting to and from the stadium once in Genk as it's around 4 miles from the city centre.
Re: Where are folk staying for Genk?
Posted: Mon Jul 10, 2023 2:36 pm
by dcunningham27
Had a quick look today and the only real options are a taxi or there is a bus the calls near the stadium. We will most likely get a taxi
Re: Where are folk staying for Genk?
Posted: Mon Jul 10, 2023 3:45 pm
by ClaretAdam1994
I read that the bus is 31 minute walk from the ground on the way back but 5 mins away on the way in. taxi seems most logical. Uber works there so it might be worth splitting a few fares between fans to get a larger one back to the centre
Re: Where are folk staying for Genk?
Posted: Mon Jul 10, 2023 3:58 pm
by Claret86
ClaretAdam1994 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 10, 2023 12:24 pm
I am staying just outside of Brussels (20 minute Metro from the station). How do people who are staying in Brussels plan on getting back there? Noticed the station is quite a trek from the ground and trains are quite infrequent at that time of night
We are staying at the hotel aqua, about 20 minutes walk from the grand place. The trains coming to and from genk are every hour, last one is about 9pm. Having been to Belgium twice in the past year, I've found the trains to be punctual and decent.
The area in genk to eat and drink looks next to the trainstation. There are buses that run near to the ground or could always grab a taxi
Re: Where are folk staying for Genk?
Posted: Mon Jul 10, 2023 4:54 pm
by BradTee93
Jjjack wrote: ↑Mon Jul 10, 2023 1:05 pm
Staying in Hasselt Saturday, plan is to get the 22:07 train from Genk to Hasselt.
Getting train to Genk on Saturday from Hasselt? Be good to get a few of us on same one
Re: Where are folk staying for Genk?
Posted: Mon Jul 10, 2023 5:07 pm
by tarkys_ears
Long way from Afghanistan to Belgium!
Re: Where are folk staying for Genk?
Posted: Mon Jul 10, 2023 6:44 pm
by ClaretAdam1994
Claret86 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 10, 2023 3:58 pm
We are staying at the hotel aqua, about 20 minutes walk from the grand place. The trains coming to and from genk are every hour, last one is about 9pm. Having been to Belgium twice in the past year, I've found the trains to be punctual and decent.
The area in genk to eat and drink looks next to the trainstation. There are buses that run near to the ground or could always grab a taxi
I've seen the last train based on trainline/google searches is 22:07 from Genk to Brussels, one before that is 21:07. Those two being the only options post full time. Might try make the first one and if not, stop for a drink or two before the last one back!
Re: Where are folk staying for Genk?
Posted: Mon Jul 10, 2023 6:47 pm
by haptonbfc
think thats our plan as well. hope to get 2107 train but wont be a drama if have to get last one. hope to get to genk 1ish on the saturday
Re: Where are folk staying for Genk?
Posted: Mon Jul 10, 2023 6:59 pm
by 1989_claret
We plan on getting to Genk from Brussels around midday and then train back after the match.
Meeting point of Stadscafe which has been suggested on the other thread so we can all try be together and enjoy a few beers in the afternoon.
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Re: Where are folk staying for Genk?
Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2023 9:09 am
by Jjjack
BradTee93 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 10, 2023 4:54 pm
Getting train to Genk on Saturday from Hasselt? Be good to get a few of us on same one
Will be doing but coming in from Ypres on that day. Hopefully land in Hasselt around midday ish, quick change of clothes and on the next train to Genk.
Re: Where are folk staying for Genk?
Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2023 9:29 am
by Quickenthetempo
Why don't one of you organise a coach from stadcafe?
Either through the club, book it up yourselves or ask the bar to run one.
Re: Where are folk staying for Genk?
Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2023 10:22 am
by BradTee93
Quickenthetempo wrote: ↑Tue Jul 11, 2023 9:29 am
Why don't one of you organise a coach from stadcafe?
Either through the club, book it up yourselves or ask the bar to run one.
Good idea, I’ve asked I’m the question, hopefully we get a response. Be good if they did something similar to what Preston did for their fans in Benidorm.
Re: Where are folk staying for Genk?
Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2023 10:30 am
by Nori1958
Not sure why the club should do it.....they don't do it for any other game
Re: Where are folk staying for Genk?
Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2023 10:40 am
by Burnley1989
Here he is....
Re: Where are folk staying for Genk?
Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2023 10:59 am
by 1989_claret
BradTee93 wrote: ↑Tue Jul 11, 2023 10:22 am
Good idea, I’ve asked I’m the question, hopefully we get a response. Be good if they did something similar to what Preston did for their fans in Benidorm.
We would be very interested in this.
Re: Where are folk staying for Genk?
Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2023 11:02 am
by BradTee93
Nori1958 wrote: ↑Tue Jul 11, 2023 10:30 am
Not sure why the club should do it.....they don't do it for any other game
As I’ve had to explain to a guy on Twitter, no one is saying the club should do it. The question has simply been asked. The likelihood is the answer is no, and everyone is fine with that. But it doesn’t hurt anyone by asking a question.
Re: Where are folk staying for Genk?
Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2023 11:05 am
by Quickenthetempo
Nori1958 wrote: ↑Tue Jul 11, 2023 10:30 am
Not sure why the club should do it.....they don't do it for any other game
The club would be in the best position to reach out to the people going.
They did a brilliant job of it in Athens.
As sure most bars would jump at the chance if it meant more customers. So either way is good.
I'm not going by the way so I'm not wanting any benefits for myself. It's just about trying to help others out Nori
Re: Where are folk staying for Genk?
Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2023 11:06 am
by Quickenthetempo
BradTee93 wrote: ↑Tue Jul 11, 2023 11:02 am
As I’ve had to explain to a guy on Twitter, no one is saying the club should do it. The question has simply been asked. The likelihood is the answer is no, and everyone is fine with that. But it doesn’t hurt anyone by asking a question.
Have you found Nori on twitter?
Re: Where are folk staying for Genk?
Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2023 11:09 am
by BradTee93
Quickenthetempo wrote: ↑Tue Jul 11, 2023 11:06 am
Have you found Nori on twitter?
That was my initial thought
surely can’t have two people complaining about a question being asked in the space of 15mins
Re: Where are folk staying for Genk?
Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2023 11:14 am
by Nori1958
BradTee93 wrote: ↑Tue Jul 11, 2023 11:09 am
That was my initial thought
surely can’t have two people complaining about a question being asked in the space of 15mins
Not me...don't post on twitter, sorry to disappoint
Re: Where are folk staying for Genk?
Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2023 11:42 am
by Jjjack
1989_claret wrote: ↑Tue Jul 11, 2023 10:59 am
We would be very interested in this.
Same here.
Re: Where are folk staying for Genk?
Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2023 11:49 am
by BradTee93
Asked on Twitter & I’ve also emailed the supporter liaison officer. I’ll post the response if/once I receive it
Re: Where are folk staying for Genk?
Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2023 12:43 pm
by haptonbfc
would be interested in this as well
Re: Where are folk staying for Genk?
Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2023 7:02 pm
by BradTee93
Still no reply from the SLO, whether anyone else has any forms of contact on the matter?
Re: Where are folk staying for Genk?
Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2023 10:48 am
by 1989_claret
Looking like Uber or local taxis.
Re: Where are folk staying for Genk?
Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2023 12:49 pm
by Shappie
longside72 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 07, 2023 2:20 pm
Anybody got 2 spare tickets for 2 lads travelling from sweden ?
Do you still need these ?
Re: Where are folk staying for Genk?
Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2023 2:41 pm
by Robbie_painter
Shappie wrote: ↑Sun Jul 16, 2023 12:49 pm
Do you still need these ?
I’m after one please
Re: Where are folk staying for Genk?
Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2023 4:41 pm
by longside72
Yes please
Re: Where are folk staying for Genk?
Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2023 5:50 pm
by AGENT_CLARET
1989_claret wrote: ↑Mon Jul 10, 2023 6:59 pm
We plan on getting to Genk from Brussels around midday and then train back after the match.
Meeting point of Stadscafe which has been suggested on the other thread so we can all try be together and enjoy a few beers in the afternoon.
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Get yourself a La Trappe Quadrupel in the Stadscafe it's a lovely 10% ale
Re: Where are folk staying for Genk?
Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2023 5:59 pm
by bfcjg
I'm bunking up with the Kompanys.
Re: Where are folk staying for Genk?
Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2023 9:51 am
by Shappie
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Re: Where are folk staying for Genk?
Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2023 9:52 am
by Shappie
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Re: Where are folk staying for Genk?
Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2023 10:34 am
by longside72
email sent
Re: Where are folk staying for Genk?
Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2023 11:10 am
by Jjjack
Had an email back that the club won't be sorting any transport back. Would be up yo ourselves to organise, could see if Stadcafe can order us some minibuses on the day and arrange to be picked up after the game by the same ones.
Re: Where are folk staying for Genk?
Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2023 11:13 am
by BradTee93
As JJ mentioned above, finally had a response from the club. They’re due to release details for travelling fans in due course
surely can’t have two people complaining about a question being asked in the space of 15mins 