[Archived] Rovers Playing In Sydney!

[mattyc2422]

Anyone know when they will release the actual dates? Hoping to get the trip organised sooner rather than later!

[mattyc2422]

It seems to have gone eerily quiet on this front. What's the go lads?

[Rover Down Under]

Was getting worried as pre-season games were being planned by Rovers in July when this tourny is supposed to be on. Anyway I've heard there should be an official announcement by the end of this week, proposed dates are 25th, 28th and 31st July and the NSW State Govt are the ones holding it all up...

[Harry Balls]

Hey guys, is there any more news on this? I need to move back to London pretty soon, but am hoping to prolong my stay if these games do go ahead. So if anyone has any news then it would be very much appreciated.

[Rover Down Under]

All gone very, very quiet. I think Boca and Melbourne Victory have arranged a friendly sometime around 20th July (just to satiate the interstate rivalry) which I don't think they would have done if the tourny has been cancelled. I reckon the NSW Government is thinking twice because of Rangers coming - there's about 200 years worth of exports from the anti-condom, worship-that-bloke-in-Rome-with-the-silly-hat brigade which approximates to around 3 trillion green-and-white hooped inbred ferals planning a really nice welcoming party

[Kremmin]

Official launch should be late this week or early next. Tournament expected to be a round robin event. Dates I'm hearing are July 20, 24 and 27 although this seems to somewhat contradict Rover Down Under's info ... so I wouldn't jump the gun on booking any flights til it's confirmed.

[Harry Balls]

Thanks guys.

[Foxxx]

  On 31/05/2010 at 04:49, Kremmin said:

Official launch should be late this week or early next. Tournament expected to be a round robin event. Dates I'm hearing are July 20, 24 and 27 although this seems to somewhat contradict Rover Down Under's info ... so I wouldn't jump the gun on booking any flights til it's confirmed.

Boca juniors play Melbourne Victory on the 16th July, Wellington Phoenix 23 July, so unsure about those dates you mention. Hope the dates are confirmed soon if this is to happen, so I can see if I can get over for the games.

[mattyc2422]

Sydney folk, would you recommend accomodation in the heart of Sydney or closer to the stadium? Going to bring the missus up, so I was thinking the middle of Sydney probably suits better. How easy is it to get from there to the stadium?

[67splitscreen]

According to this the dates are confirmed, not on the official site as yet though.

Lee on the official MB has also posted this evening that these matches still have not been confirmed by the club.

Blackburn Rovers, along with Rangers FC and AEK Athens ( who replaced Boca Juniors), will be competing against Sydney FC in 3 double header encounters at the Sydney Football Stadium

The games will be held on Sunday, July the 25th, Wednesday July 28th and Saturday July 31st (all Sydney dates). The draw will be provided tomorrow, with Sunday possibly being 2 day games, Wednesday being an evening double header and Saturday up for grabs!

Read more: http://www.blackburn...2#ixzz0ppuorL1M

[Sydney Rovers]

Well it's offical, game dates are;

Sunday 25 July:

Game 1 at 12:45pm – Sydney FC v AEK Athens FC

Game 2 at 3pm – Blackburn Rovers v Glasgow Rangers

Wednesday 28 July:

Game 3 at 6pm – AEK Athens FC v Blackburn Rovers

Game 4 at 8:15pm – Sydney FC v Glasgow Rangers

Saturday 31 July:

Game 5 at 5pm – AEK Athens FC v Glasgow Rangers

Game 6 at 7:15pm – Sydney FC v Blackburn Rovers

More details found here - http://www.sydneyfc.com/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=33821

Looks like I'll be Switzerland during game 6.

When more details come out I'll post it, also thinking of having a get together at the Lord Nelson on the 24th as a bit of a meet and greet thing with fellow Rovers' fans.

[mattyc2422]

Sounds brilliant, Sydney Rovers.

[Rover Down Under]

Do you reckon we could get that ruddy huge Rovers flag they have at Ewood? Who owns it and how big is it?

[Sydney Rovers]

  On 04/06/2010 at 03:20, mattyc2422 said:

Sounds brilliant, Sydney Rovers.

It does, looks like I'll be taking some leave that week based on what happens when I meet Rovers' fans.

[Rover Down Under]

Now officially official on the ...errmmm official site:

http://www.rovers.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10303~2064217,00.html

Aptly called The 2010 Sydney Festival of Football.

[Robbo]

Sydney folk, would you recommend accomodation in the heart of Sydney or closer to the stadium? Going to bring the missus up, so I was thinking the middle of Sydney probably suits better. How easy is it to get from there to the stadium?

Stick to the Centre. The Sydney Football Stadium is east of the CBD but only about 10 mins in a taxi.

I'll be going to all 3 Rovers matches. Looking forward to the game against the Huns in particular.

I'll make a get together in the Lord Nelson again depending on the time.

Looking forward to it just a wee bit........

[mattyc2422]

  On 04/06/2010 at 09:22, Robbo said:

Sydney folk, would you recommend accomodation in the heart of Sydney or closer to the stadium? Going to bring the missus up, so I was thinking the middle of Sydney probably suits better. How easy is it to get from there to the stadium?

Stick to the Centre. The Sydney Football Stadium is east of the CBD but only about 10 mins in a taxi.

I'll be going to all 3 Rovers matches. Looking forward to the game against the Huns in particular.

I'll make a get together in the Lord Nelson again depending on the time.

Looking forward to it just a wee bit........

How about somewhere like Bondi mate?

Looking forward to it too and will

be keen on any get togethers. Reckon we can stand together and sing?

[london-rover]

il see you all on the sunny side!

[deryck guyler's spoon]

  On 04/06/2010 at 02:57, Sydney Rovers said:

Well it's offical, game dates are;

Sunday 25 July:

Game 1 at 12:45pm – Sydney FC v AEK Athens FC

Game 2 at 3pm – Blackburn Rovers v Glasgow Rangers

Wednesday 28 July:

Game 3 at 6pm – AEK Athens FC v Blackburn Rovers

Game 4 at 8:15pm – Sydney FC v Glasgow Rangers

Saturday 31 July:

Game 5 at 5pm – AEK Athens FC v Glasgow Rangers

Game 6 at 7:15pm – Sydney FC v Blackburn Rovers

More details found here - http://www.sydneyfc.com/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=33821

Looks like I'll be Switzerland during game 6.

When more details come out I'll post it, also thinking of having a get together at the Lord Nelson on the 24th as a bit of a meet and greet thing with fellow Rovers' fans.

I doubt I'll get a week off work never mind a week long pass out from the Mrs Gonna try for two out of the three though!

[Harry Balls]

Will definitely be at the first two and hopefully the third as well.

Can't wait!

[bubblerrovers]

I'll be there can't wait. Where will Rovers be staying be cool to stay in the same hotel, I hear four seasons is the big one?? we have to have a few meet ups. I'm guna fly over for the last weekend in July.

[iamarover]

  On 11/05/2010 at 16:12, vyeo said:

Here's hoping: Is there any talk of a stop-over match somewhere in Asia as well?

Hong Kong hopefully. Spurs and Hull out here last year.

[Sydney Rovers]

Details here - http://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=FOOTBALL3

The seating map is this;

Security at the SFS is usually pretty good so they won't have problems with fans standing (and drinking), BUT I would try to get tickets towards the back of the bay so people can't complain about you doing this. Football tourist haven't worked out that in home ends people stand.

If you're a Sydney FC member you should of got an email about the pre-sale.

[mattyc2422]

Looks okay. Might try two games in the Rovers supporters area and maybe one in category A......or probably all three in the Rovers supporting area...

[london-rover]

how comes you cant order tickets in the rovers section on that link?