Marc505 Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Conscience and temptation has been twinged a bit about going, but it's completely (probably life ruiningly) impractical for me. But I am consoling myself with the fact that all my England watching life and particularly from drinking age onwards has been with family and/or mates either at home or in the pub. After all we've been through, if we got to a World Cup Semi or Final it would feel fitting to experience it that way again. Those who go watching England all over through thick and thin deserve their place on the plane and a ticket. That's how I'm spinning it anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Biggish Dave Posted July 5, 2018 Site Supporter Share Posted July 5, 2018 Right then, balls to it - theres a flight out of Liverpool Tuesday night, via Budapest, gets to Moscow Monday morning. Cost £222 at the moment, a bit of hanging around in Budapest. Quicker flights leaving a bit earlier, only around £50 more from Manc - who's up for booking and to hell with losing upto £300 if we lose on Saturday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrycowdrill Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Right then, balls to it - theres a flight out of Liverpool Tuesday night, via Budapest, gets to Moscow Monday morning. Cost £222 at the moment, a bit of hanging around in Budapest. Quicker flights leaving a bit earlier, only around £50 more from Manc - who's up for booking and to hell with losing upto £300 if we lose on Saturday? after missing my flight home after the Russia game in the Euros (thanks to French rail strikes) i then had to re book a flight back to Luton, overnight hotel & train back to Manchester for the following day then made the decision to book flights to Paris for the QF on the strong assumption we would beat Iceland.... Believe me, the only thing worse than losing a game you expect to win and being knocked out of a tournament is the added kick in the bollocks youve lost a few hundred quid too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widnes Two Hats Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 after missing my flight home after the Russia game in the Euros (thanks to French rail strikes) i then had to re book a flight back to Luton, overnight hotel & train back to Manchester for the following day then made the decision to book flights to Paris for the QF on the strong assumption we would beat Iceland.... Believe me, the only thing worse than losing a game you expect to win and being knocked out of a tournament is the added kick in the bollocks youve lost a few hundred quid too Our flight from Marseille to Lille was cancelled after the Russia game as the lazy twats were on strike. Had to get a train to Paris then on to Valenciennes, there was a fire at the side of the rail track so we were stuck on the train for 7 hours, by the time we got to Paris, we'd missed the last train To their credit, SNCF paid for a 5 star hotel including breakfast and gave us free tickets for the following day, Don't think that would have happened with National Rail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrycowdrill Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 (edited) Our flight from Marseille to Lille was cancelled after the Russia game as the lazy twats were on strike. Had to get a train to Paris then on to Valenciennes, there was a fire at the side of the rail track so we were stuck on the train for 7 hours, by the time we got to Paris, we'd missed the last train To their credit, SNCF paid for a 5 star hotel including breakfast and gave us free tickets for the following day, Don't think that would have happened with National Rail i booked through SBB as we flew in & out of Geneva. "french rail strikes you say? nothing to do with us" is pretty much what i got. Train went past the airport too just as i had 10 minutes to check in. didnt stop 6 hours stood in the airport on my own as all the other lads had jibbed an earlier train before a midnight flight to Luton. £110 for a hotel at Luton airport, arrived there at 3am to get up at 7 for the train down to Euston 26hr journey home Edited July 5, 2018 by barrycowdrill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widnes Two Hats Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 We flew back via Geneva and had a night there, it's not cheap that's for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Norpig Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 I’m considering driving. 33 hours. Looking at £1000 a car there an back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted July 7, 2018 Site Supporter Share Posted July 7, 2018 Not in that 'tit' vehicle though! Good luck whatever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blondi Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 No way I'd chance it in Russia to watch us,Carlton Leach said that an England fan could get killed in Russia and we all know what happened to the Essex boys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted July 7, 2018 Site Supporter Share Posted July 7, 2018 Sadly, I think that's put off many. Might just change for the semi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmjhb Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Putin will send out his top boys now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wanderer Posted July 8, 2018 Author Share Posted July 8, 2018 Anyone help me out with his fan I’d?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Norpig Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 Anyone help me out with his fan I’d?? There is a chap selling them on eBay. Basically you need a match ticket from any game to sign up for a Fan ID. You print the Fan ID off in the airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athywhite1958 Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 To get a Fan ID you need a valid match ticket with your name on it, the name on the ticket must match the one on the Fan ID which also has your passport number on, all Fan ID's and tickets are checked thoroughly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L/H White Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 Aldi closing at 3 should we make it https://twitter.com/AldiUK/status/1016364437727531008?s=19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamiwhite Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 Aldi closing at 3 should we make it https://twitter.com/AldiUK/status/1016364437727531008?s=19 Sourkrauts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Zico Posted July 9, 2018 Moderators Share Posted July 9, 2018 Aldi closing at 3 should we make it https://twitter.com/AldiUK/status/1016364437727531008?s=19 Would've waited till Thursday to announce that miself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freds dad Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 Assuming we get to the final and I get a flight to Moscow what else do I need to get into the country? I've read about Fan ID's but as Athy says you need a match ticket so is there any way of getting into Russia without a Fan ID and I know I could get a visa but time is against doing this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athywhite1958 Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 The only way is a visa from the Russian embassy but as you say time is of the essence and there's no telling how long it will take Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iggy Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 Assuming we get to the final and I get a flight to Moscow what else do I need to get into the country? I've read about Fan ID's but as Athy says you need a match ticket so is there any way of getting into Russia without a Fan ID and I know I could get a visa but time is against doing this. I might be wrong but to have the fan ID. All you need is a ticket reference and that can be for a game that has already been. That reference can be used for more than one fan ID. Might be complete bollocks but I’m sure I read that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big E Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 I read it just takes a used ticket for the ID to be approved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 I read it just takes a used ticket for the ID to be approved Good thinking,Vlad Any old used ticket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big E Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 Good thinking,Vlad Any old used ticket? We used one. If I get mine delivered (massive fuck on today) I will have visa ability. Just want it sorting and if need be sourcing them from a tout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radcliffe white Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 Mine was emailed in minutes, take the paperwork to Russia and they give you a laminated pass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birch-chorley Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 (edited) We used one. If I get mine delivered (massive fuck on today) I will have visa ability. Just want it sorting and if need be sourcing them from a tout Guy on talksport was saying that buying from a tout is illegal in Russia Proceed with caution mate Worst case you can watch the game in Moscow Spoons, no volume though ???????? Edited July 10, 2018 by birch-chorley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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