UEFA Super Cup - Seville (N) | Wed 16th Aug - 20:00 | Pre-Match Thread (pg112)

[Gundoggin]

I'm seriously considering going, the prices look decent!

Try getting a flight from anywhere close to Manchester

 

[Big Joe Corrigan]

I'm seriously considering going, the prices look decent!

Where are you looking at flying from?

 

[CarlosTevez'sEnglishTutor]

It’s not a huge stadium so views shouldn’t be a problem, so £26 tickets are a fucking great price

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The £26 tickets are for Supporters Clubs mate. Overseas clubs have been given priority for this one after a lot narrowly missed out on Istanbul.

 

[cptaidan88]

Try getting a flight from anywhere close to Manchester

Mate we get it. It's expensive to go from Manchester. You've told everyone that didn't already know several times now.

 

[Gundoggin]

Mate we get it. It's expensive to go from Manchester. You've told everyone that didn't already know several times now.

You can fly from Manchester via every city in Europe but it takes forever and is also very expensive time consuming and exhausting. Just so everyone knows like , thanks for sharing.

 

[CarlosTevez'sEnglishTutor]

I've just had a chat with one of the lads regarding digs in Athens, who has unknowingly booked in not the best of areas. Without taking over the mantle of Kerem, I have some honest advice having visited the city several times and having family there.

As Brits, we always gravitate to the center where the sights are, like many did in Istanbul and were left disappointed in areas south of the river near Fatih. I'd say try to avoid staying in Omonia or Exarcheia if you are after a central location. These areas are very dodgy for Brits who will stand out a mile as wealthy and easy targets for the local migrant population, lots of petty crime and fraud in these areas daily. Whilst cheap and convenient hotels are in abundance around these areas, it's not safe after dark. It's where you'll find the brothels for those that way inclined but go in groups and expect to be approached and hassled by non-Greeks. Much better locations would be Plaka or Kolonaki if you want a central location and still a stone's throw away from the sights at Acropolis and Monistiraki. but expect to pay a bit more.

 

[CarlosTevez'sEnglishTutor]

Side note, don't be afraid of staying a bit further out of the center. The metro is fantastic over there and near enough round the clock, all signs are in English. I liked Istanbul but the metro system in Athens is loads better and easier to use. Feel free to PM if anyone needs advice on flights and accom etc. Cheers.

 

[Man_City_Loyal]

Anyone booked on yet? prices??

Think we will be going from Luton

 

[CarlosTevez'sEnglishTutor]

I have put an extensive post up on the Athens thread on ticket & travel forum with recommendations etc. Please feel free to pick my miniscule brain on any queries. I'll paste it into here nearer to the game. Thanks.

*Edit* now pasted below for ease as I have had a few PMs which could be clarified within the post. Please feel free to ask any other questions, however.

 

[Project1]

Thanks for the info CTET. My budget led me to booking hotel in Omonia only a few minutes from the Metro which I am glad to hear you mentioned was decent.