[Archived] Post-Hull Rovers Getaway

[Bobby G]

Ive heard from a few people, including Rob Mccafrey that Rovers are headed to Dubai after the Hull match cause we dont play for another 10 days I believe.

Anyone knows where we will stay and where we will train? Id love to see the team up close and have a chat.

Will JW be headed over too? I know he makes time for the fans who visit Ewood Park and even has a sit down in some cases, I would love to have the privilege to meet him here!

[Jackson]

mmm... a well deserved break, I would say.

[tcj_jones]

Sorry Bobby, I can't help you with those questions, but just wanted to say that, should we lose to Hull, then there is no way in hell I'd let the team cruise off on holiday!

[Guest Kamy100]

As with previous regimes, players will be going off to Dubai for some warm weather training. I have no problems with this, the previous times we have done this it has had a positive effect.

[Manc Rover]

I was living in Dubai when Rovers (under Souness) went out there in 2001. Souness really went out of his way to meet me, invited me to watch them train, talk to the players etc. Even took some pens at our ressie keeper at the time (Alan Miller I think) before meeting up with the players at the Dubai World Cup later that evening (Dunny had a pink linen suit on FFS). they trained at Al NaNasr that time but I imagine the place has changed quite a bit since back then.

[unluckymorton]

Ive heard from a few people, including Rob Mccafrey that Rovers are headed to Dubai after the Hull match cause we dont play for another 10 days I believe.

Anyone knows where we will stay and where we will train? Id love to see the team up close and have a chat.

Will JW be headed over too? I know he makes time for the fans who visit Ewood Park and even has a sit down in some cases, I would love to have the privilege to meet him here!

Try sending an email to the club through the official website enquiry form. There is every chance JW or one of his team will get back to you.

Good luck with that and keep us informed of progress, it would be nice to hear something positive on this board rather than all the doom and gloom merchants!

[Rover4ever]

I am emailing the club right now!

Bobby G, let me know if you get a heads-up before me, I would love to finally wear my Rovers shirt at a place where people know what it means !

[Bobby G]

Will do mate, and you do the same if you get feedback first!

[SAS]

mmm... a well deserved break, I would say.

say we win tomorrow.

It would be one defeat in seven with several of those seven wins...

[Bobby G]

Several or 3 of them?

[Gav]

Great life being a footballer, didn't they do the same last season? returned to the UK and got hammered?

[ada2020]

All clubs do this type of thing, dont know why some fans think it should only happen if the team are winnning.

The trip north of the border seemed to ahve a positive effect last year, I see no reason why this break wont do the same.

[roversmum]

It would certainly do me good. Do you think someone would bring me back a jar of sunshine if I asked nicely ?

[waggy]

I MENTIONED THIS IN THE HULL THREAD,NEVER MIND PLAYING THE GAME ON A SATURDAY THAT WOULD HELP MORE FANS TO GET TO THE MATCH,WE WILL PLAY ON A WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT 8PM THEN SAUNTER OF ON A JOLLY

[unluckymorton]

I MENTIONED THIS IN THE HULL THREAD,NEVER MIND PLAYING THE GAME ON A SATURDAY THAT WOULD HELP MORE FANS TO GET TO THE MATCH,WE WILL PLAY ON A WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT 8PM THEN SAUNTER OF ON A JOLLY

it's not Rovers doing playing midweek, it's FA cup weekend, this tie has been on a Wednesday since the fixtures came out.

You wouldn't have gone if it was played in your back garden never mind on a Saturday!

[waggy]

could easily have arranged it for the weekend,utd did last round,my mat can't go because of work commitments,that means his lad can't go either,now't to do with me stalker

[Gav]

The trip north of the border seemed to ahve a positive effect last year, I see no reason why this break wont do the same.

Yes that was the trip, team building with several high profile players refusing to go if memory serves me correctly.

I’m all for them getting away for a while, but everyone must go.

[Bobby G]

The squad travels on Thursday.

Sam on Friday.

Club were not helpful in giving any info on where theyll be staying or where theyll be training.

Im very disappointed indeed as there are fans such as myself who follow the team despite the distance and that it doesnt seem to be appreciated enough to divulge info so that we can meet them, but I see teams like Milan, Bayern, Inter, and so many of the biggest in the world here and all over the place, walking in the malls and having all their whereabouts known by locals here.

What do they think we would do? :s

I am a disappointed Rover tonite.

[Uxbridge rover]

The squad travels on Thursday.

Sam on Friday.

Club were not helpful in giving any info on where theyll be staying or where theyll be training.

Im very disappointed indeed as there are fans such as myself who follow the team despite the distance and that it doesnt seem to be appreciated enough to divulge info so that we can meet them, but I see teams like Milan, Bayern, Inter, and so many of the biggest in the world here and all over the place, walking in the malls and having all their whereabouts known by locals here.

What do they think we would do? :s

I am a disappointed Rover tonite.

Are you seriously surprised that Rovers wont give out details of where they are staying, travel arrangements and times etc in the current climate? The world is full of nutters and security is of paramount importance to a high profile football team travelling anywhere let alone the Gulf region.

[Bobby G]

What times like these exactly?

So knowing which 5-star hotel the team stays at and which club they train at is an issue, after what I just explained above?

[CaliRoverNYC]

Was any of this given out when they came to the US a couple years ago? I wouldn't have cared where they are staying but I saw a number of supporters found where they were training.

[JamieUK]

I was out in Dubai in October and whilst there went shooting at Jebal Ali Golf Resort. When leaving I wandered over to their football pitches and saw the New Zealand side training - I think they had a game with Bahrain coming up. I think there's a good chance this is where Rovers will be based...

Edit - Just had a look at the website (Click Here ) Rovers have used these facilities twice before - Pretty sure this is where they'll be again...

Good Luck!

[Mr. E]

Instead of spas in Dubai I'd have them training in the cold at Ewood shooting from close range until they can't miss in their sleep, and have to earn the privilege to go home for a rest, but ok.

[Rover4ever]

Are you seriously surprised that Rovers wont give out details of where they are staying, travel arrangements and times etc in the current climate? The world is full of nutters and security is of paramount importance to a high profile football team travelling anywhere let alone the Gulf region.

Definiely surprised considering that "higher profile" teams dont seem to have problems in letting their whereabouts be known when in Dubai....

[philipl]

I would imagine every sleaze bag of British journalism is in Dubai for the blood sport that is the Terrys marriage. Any Prem club over there at the moment is a PR disaster waiting to happen so it is understandable Rovers are keeping it quiet.