We got a taxi to the stadium after we found out it was a 2 hour queue just to get on the shuttle buses at Yenikapi. Afterwards, a mate talked us all into getting the Metro back when we saw just how many people were heading for where the buses were and I'm glad we listened to him.That was my policy and turned out the best thing I ever did
Porto was also organised with much leas notice.In Porto there were hundreds of club staff posted all over the place, inside and outside the stadium, pre and post match, and directing people to pre-assigned buses, which had free food and drink packs when you boarded
Wonder why it was so different for people this time?
Were the club not allowed to bring their own security staff?
Or did they try and cheap it out by contracting to Sportsworld who themselves did it on the even cheaper?
I got the metro there and back, best decision we ever made - even though we were strictly told beforehand and especially afterwards by UEFA not to use it - but still interested in the club’s own potential involvement in this fiasco for so many
There were far fewer fans at Porto and more staff so Covid requirements could be enforced. But I agree about it being organised.Porto was also organised with much leas notice.
In Porto there were hundreds of club staff posted all over the place, inside and outside the stadium, pre and post match, and directing people to pre-assigned buses, which had free food and drink packs when you boarded
Wonder why it was so different for people this time?
Were the club not allowed to bring their own security staff?
Or did they try and cheap it out by contracting to Sportsworld who themselves did it on the even cheaper?
I got the metro there and back, best decision we ever made - even though we were strictly told beforehand and especially afterwards by UEFA not to use it - but still interested in the club’s own potential involvement in this fiasco for so many
Massive thanks to Alex, 45 page report to present !City Matters have completed their report and submitted it to the club. Alex Howell sent it out to contributors yesterday.
Recommendations are
1/ UEFA should conduct an inquiry as they did for the Paris event
2/ City to improve for areas pertaining to their own organization
3/ Both organizations should publicly acknowledge the issues faced by fans.
Credit to Alex it is a 45 page long report with photos and lots of first person testimony.
Is it going to be available for viewing by all City fans affected?City Matters have completed their report and submitted it to the club. Alex Howell sent it out to contributors yesterday.
Recommendations are
1/ UEFA should conduct an inquiry as they did for the Paris event
2/ City to improve for areas pertaining to their own organization
3/ Both organizations should publicly acknowledge the issues faced by fans.
Credit to Alex it is a 45 page long report with photos and lots of first person testimony.
It will be. Given the file size, trying to work out how best to share it publicly.Is it going to be available for viewing by all City fans affected?
Cheers AlexIt will be. Given the file size, trying to work out how best to share it publicly.
It was a bit bizarre. We saw the chaos for the bus after the game and set off for the metro, passing thousands of blues going the other way up the hill. We couldn't say "come with us" as we had no idea if the metro still had queues or was even still running. No queue, straight onto largely empty train, and back in a bar by 2.15.We got a taxi to the stadium after we found out it was a 2 hour queue just to get on the shuttle buses at Yenikapi. Afterwards, a mate talked us all into getting the Metro back when we saw just how many people were heading for where the buses were and I'm glad we listened to him.
Also, regarding the Metro, I thought UEFA said it was a 25 minute walk from there to our end but it certainly didn't feel like a 25 minute walk to the Metro stop after the game.
If that figure is correct then 20,000 Inter fans or neutrals could have been shifted in half an hour if trains ran every three minutes as they do on the Piccadilly line to Arsenal station. The balance of 40,000 could be shifted in the following hour provided there are enough trains that can access that section of track. And enough drivers.It was a bit bizarre. We saw the chaos for the bus after the game and set off for the metro, passing thousands of blues going the other way up the hill. We couldn't say "come with us" as we had no idea if the metro still had queues or was even still running. No queue, straight onto largely empty train, and back in a bar by 2.15.
Each train took 2000 people. Inter fans long gone by the time we left the stadium.
Probably quicker as many were going direct to the airports so had to use the buses.If that figure is correct then 20,000 Inter fans or neutrals could have been shifted in half an hour if trains ran every three minutes as they do on the Piccadilly line to Arsenal station. The balance of 40,000 could be shifted in the following hour provided there are enough trains that can access that section of track. And enough drivers.
I'm basing this on 10,000 having priority UEFA transport.
@Vic and his lad were back in a bar by 2.15 whereas the bus we were on was still trying to leave the car park at that time. It was still trying to leave the car park 60 minutes later.
Very true, I was going to IST airport. Are either airports on metro routes from the city centre?Probably quicker as many were going direct to the airports so had to use the buses.
The other one is I believe but maybe not after midnight with a change or two to factor in.Very true, I was going to IST airport. Are either airports on metro routes from the city centre?
No idea, but have read Alex’s report. Excellent.Any updates on this? Still silence from City?
That’s good to hear. Hopefully it’s taken on board by the club.No idea, but have read Alex’s report. Excellent.
It’s been submitted to the club I believe @Alex - City MattersThat’s good to hear. Hopefully it’s taken on board by the club.
Hi all. Sorry for the delay in sharing this more widely.
Hopefully the link works for everyone. Let me know if it doesn't.
By way of an update, the club have confirmed that they have sent the report to UEFA.