[Archived] Rovers Playing In Sydney!

[Ste B]

I asked Rovers at the Fans forum about Rovers sections - They were going to look into that.

Anyway.. I've now booked it. Arriving 22nd, leaving on the 3rd.

[Gav]

  On 08/06/2010 at 11:28, Ste B said:

I asked Rovers at the Fans forum about Rovers sections - They were going to look into that.

Anyway.. I've now booked it. Arriving 22nd, leaving on the 3rd.

**** **** **** wish I was going

  On 08/06/2010 at 12:18, GAV said:

**** **** **** wish I was going

Can't be bothered to go to home games these days, but games abroad are a whole different ball game - GUTTED.

[mattyc2422]

Reckon the tournament pass is the way to go if they rectify where you can actually book?

[london-rover]

  On 08/06/2010 at 11:28, Ste B said:

I asked Rovers at the Fans forum about Rovers sections - They were going to look into that.

Anyway.. I've now booked it. Arriving 22nd, leaving on the 3rd.

who you going with ste? how much flights cost you and who with?

cheapest i found so far is with thai airlines £1080

[Ste B]

  On 08/06/2010 at 12:52, london-rover said:

who you going with ste? how much flights cost you and who with?

cheapest i found so far is with thai airlines £1080

Emirates from Manchester. The Thai flights went up to almost 1200 yesterday.

[london-rover]

ah right how much that set you back>?

am looking at going 19th till about 3rd cheapest i got for them dates atm is 900 on the phone with world wide but it is two stops but they said they will chuck in a visa for free,

who outa your lot are going ste?

you looked at hostels yet or going to sort all that when you get there?

[mattyc2422]

My flights from Melbourne are booked.

Sydney folk, will those two bays designated for Rovers fans accomodate all of us?

[Sydney Rovers]

  On 08/06/2010 at 13:33, mattyc2422 said:

My flights from Melbourne are booked.

Sydney folk, will those two bays designated for Rovers fans accomodate all of us?

I would say so, each bay holds around 400 so should be right.

[john.leigh]

do we know if training will be open for the fans to watch and if so where will they be training. Got to see as much rovers action as possible while they are over here!!!!

[dave birch]

Spoke to Sydney Rovers, I'll be there, and at the pre game drinks.

I'd suggest curry before the game......

[mattyc2422]

Pregame drinks sound like a plan. Are we all looking at going with the Blackburn Rovers supporter area?

Do we have a list of who is attending from the forum?

Exciting times!

[Sydney Rovers]

  On 11/06/2010 at 00:19, mattyc2422 said:

Are we all looking at going with the Blackburn Rovers supporter area?

Yes, seems to make sense. I would suggest getting seats in the last rows of the bay so we don't ###### people off when we stand to watch the game.

  On 11/06/2010 at 00:19, mattyc2422 said:

Do we have a list of who is attending from the forum?

No, but maybe we should print nametags

[mattyc2422]

I'm all about standing.

And singing.

Let's do it. I want our 'supporter section' to be the biggest and loudest of the travelling teams.

[london-rover]

i will be coming over! just booked a leave of absence of work for 3-6 months,

will book my flights when i decide how long i shall be going for!

[Harry Balls]

Bloody work are going to make me work during my stay in Sydney!

Would the Hyde Park area be a good place to stay?

[dave birch]

  On 11/06/2010 at 09:12, Harry Balls said:

Bloody work are going to make me work during my stay in Sydney!

Would the Hyde Park area be a good place to stay?

That's not too far away. Could almost walk it, but there's a bus you could catch, 5 mins the most.

[Ste B]

Anybody got tickets for these games yet ?

The prices are a bit steep in the Rovers supporters area.

[Valois]

  On 11/06/2010 at 13:10, dave birch said:

That's not too far away. Could almost walk it, but there's a bus you could catch, 5 mins the most.

Buses 373, 374 and 377 all go past the SFS from Elizabeth street next to Hyde Park, about a 10 minute journey, plus you will be a 10 minute walk from Kings Cross were just about anything goes.

[Rover Down Under]

  On 15/06/2010 at 18:50, Ste B said:

Anybody got tickets for these games yet ?

The prices are a bit steep in the Rovers supporters area.

I'm wondering if getting a Cat B tournament pass for $150 is better than getting 3 x $65 ($195) Rovers area tickets. The Cat B areas are right next to the Rovers supporters areas.

I also wonder if a Cat A tournament pass ($200) will let me into the Rovers area. I would like to watch at least 1 game from the side and the rest with Rovers fans. Decisions, decisions...

[Harry Balls]

  On 15/06/2010 at 18:50, Ste B said:

Anybody got tickets for these games yet ?

The prices are a bit steep in the Rovers supporters area.

I bought tickets for the 25th and 28th yesterday. I was tempted to buy Cat A tickets since they're only a bit more, but I figured it would be more fun sitting with other Rovers fans than having a better view.

[Valois]

  On 15/06/2010 at 18:50, Ste B said:

Anybody got tickets for these games yet ?

The prices are a bit steep in the Rovers supporters area.

Yeah certainly ain't cheap for pre season games, but that's Sydney for you, not a cheap place to live or visit. $65 converts to around £38, $195 for all three games converts to around £114, but remember that's actually for 6 games.

[london-rover]

Concession (Pens / Sen / Unemp / Disability)

what do them concessions stand for ?

think i have decided to just come over for three weeks rather than 2 months and work abit over there,

so will book flights today/tomorrow,

[Harry Balls]

  On 16/06/2010 at 09:24, london-rover said:

Concession (Pens / Sen / Unemp / Disability)

what do them concessions stand for ?

think i have decided to just come over for three weeks rather than 2 months and work abit over there,

so will book flights today/tomorrow,

Pensioners and unemployed maybe?

I think Singapore Airlines are offering some decent fairs from London. They also do the Airbus on the Singapore to Australia leg of the journey, which is a fair bit more comfortable than the usual 747/777 - I find it really makes a difference on a 20+ hour flight.

[dave birch]

  On 16/06/2010 at 09:24, london-rover said:

Concession (Pens / Sen / Unemp / Disability)

what do them concessions stand for ?

Anyone with a Pensions/Seniors/unemployed/disability card; Usually students get a look in as well. It means they'll get a discount.

Being an old fart, I'm the fortunate recipient of a seniors card. That means, for example, I can travel anywhere in NSW on public transport for $2.50

[london-rover]

thats what i thought, but then arnt Pensioners and Seniors the same thing :s

ah well il be on un paid leave while im out there so il get the unemployed tickets