LEVERKUSEN, PORTSMOUTH - home (22/02/07-26/02/07)

[groo]

Below are the details for rare a 3-game excursion to watch Rovers. There will be a chance to see the 1st team in action in both the UEFA Cup and in the FA Premier League. There is an optional chance of watching the U18 youth fixture against Bolton Wanderers on the Saturday and see Irish youth International's Darragh Tuffy and Alan Judge on show.

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Blackburn vs Bayer Leverkusen
Thursday 22nd February, 2007
Ewood Park @ 7:45pm
UEFA Cup, 1st knockout rd, 2nd leg
Matchday Tickets: £15.00 approx


Bolton vs Blackburn
Saturday 24th February, 2007
Euxton Training Ground @ 11:00am
U18 League Fixture
Matchday Tickets: £free


Blackburn vs Portsmouth
Sunday 25th February, 2007
Ewood Park @ 3:00pm
FA Premier League
Matchday Tickets: £25.00 (approx)

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I'm waiting on a reduction on flight prices, but currently they are priced at £41.98. Please be advised that this is a 4-night stay and if you work a 5-day week shift you will need to book off three days (Thursday 22nd, Friday 23rd and Monday 26th). A 5 a-side kick-about will also be arranged on the Saturday against local teams/supporter associations of Blackburn Rovers. Full price of the trip is as follows:-

Flights: (easyjet) £41.98
Matchday Tickets: £15.00; £free; £25.00 (approx)
Airport Transfers: £20.00rtn
Accommodation: £80.00
TOTAL TRIP: £181.98 (approx)

[Chicken Wing]

Hey Simon hows it going? Hope yous all had a good Christmas and behaved yourselves and a big Happy New Year also and hopefully a good one for the mighty Rovers.

I am 100% interested in this trip Simon so count me in.

Hope we get a good wee crowd like the Nancy game. It was brilliant especially for my first time over!

All The Best
Jonny

P.S. Any more word on the Reading game?

[groo]

Cheers Johnny,
Reading trip all updated with current prices and alternative travel routes.


Anyhow, with regards to the Leverkusen game, please find the current flight details for the 4-night stay, available with Easy-Jet, flight sale:-


THURSDAY 22 FEBRUARY; Belfast Intl to Liverpool
flight 604; dep: Thu 22 Feb 11:00 arr: Thu 22 Feb 11:50
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MONDAY 26 FEBRUARY Liverpool to Belfast Intl
flight 617; dep: Mon 26 Feb 19:50 arr: Mon 26 Feb 20:40
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Airfare:- £11.98 (per person)
Taxes & charges:- £20.00 (per person)
Total amount due:- £31.98 (total cost)


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For the over-night stay to watch the Leverkusen game only, flight details are as follows:-

THURSDAY 22 FEBRUARY; Belfast Intl to Liverpool
flight 604; dep: Thu 22 Feb 11:00 arr: Thu 22 Feb 11:50
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FRIDAY 23 FEBRUARY; Liverpool to Belfast Intl
flight 607; dep: Fri 23 Feb 15:00 arr: Fri 23 Feb 15:50

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Airfare:- £18.98 (per person)
Taxes & charges:- £20.00 (per person)
Total amount due:- £38.98 (total cost)

[groo]

MORE GOOD NEWS ON TICKET PRICES.


Details have been released by the club today that the Leverkusen game will have reduced matchday ticket prices:-

Season-Ticket Holders: £foc
Non-Season Ticket Holders: £15 (adults)
Non-Season Ticket Holders: £5 (senior citizens, club 16-21)
Juniors: £1

The reduction in admission prices is largely due to the fact that club officials agreed to move the kick-off time to 6pm to allow for live German television coverage. Despite the unusual kick-off time, officials are hoping that this latest pricing initiative - particularly attractive for youngsters - will help produce a bumper crowd and a great atmosphere as Mark Hughes' team look to book a place in the last 16 of the competition.

Managing director Tom Finn explained: "Due to the success of so many British teams in the UEFA Cup so far this season, the competition for television revenue has been particularly strong. German television, one of the biggest markets in Europe, wants to show our tie and the clash between Ajax and Werder Bremen back-to-back on the night. The only opportunity we had to acquire live TV coverage in Germany was, therefore, to agree to the early kick off time."

"In order to ensure the maximum backing for the team we have again decided to allow our season ticket holders free entry to the match, It is further recognition of their importance to the club and emphasises the value of being a season ticket holder at Ewood Park."

"Early kick-offs are not uncommon in the UEFA Cup. Our match in Krakow kicked off at 3.45pm whilst the first leg in Leverkusen is a 5.15pm kick-off, UK time. It is just more unusual in England. However, one of the clear advantages of the 6pm time is the great opportunity it presents to young children to attend a European evening game at Ewood Park - and for just £1."

[groo]

CONFIRMED NUMBERS FOR TRIP.
With regards to these forthcoming game, a few members have reacted quickly to book these games during the EasyJet sale. I've split the games up into categories, together with prices and also who is going.



LEVERKUSEN

THURSDAY 22 FEBRUARY; Belfast Intl to Liverpool
flight 604; dep: Thu 22 Feb 11:00 arr: Thu 22 Feb 11:50
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FRIDAY 23 FEBRUARY; Liverpool to Belfast Intl
flight 607; dep: Fri 23 Feb 15:00 arr: Fri 23 Feb 15:50

MEMBERS TRAVELLING:
Kenny Armstrong
James Cowan
John Cowan
Colin Devlin
Gareth Dutkiwwicz
Simon Gray
Johnny Peden
John Petrie
George Stephenson
Victoria Thompson

Return Flights: £46.98
Accommodation: £20.00
Match-day tickets: £5.00-£15.00
Airport Transfers: £18.00
TOTAL PRICE: £99.98 (approx. as of 11/01/07)



PORTSMOUTH

A few members will be staying over for both the Leverkusen and Portsmouth game and hope to take in a few more matches, such as, Blackburn U18s vs Bolton U18s and an informal 5 a-side competition. However, if you only want to travel over to the Portsmouth game, then please find flight details below:-

SUNDAY 25 FEBRUARY; Belfast Intl to Liverpool
flight 632; dep: Sun 25 Feb 09:30 arr: Thu 22 Feb 10:20
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MONDAY 26 FEBRUARY Liverpool to Belfast Intl
flight 617; dep: Mon 26 Feb 19:50 arr: Mon 26 Feb 20:40


MEMBERS TRAVELLING:
John Cowan
Gareth Dutkiewicz
Jayne Gray
John Gray
Mairead Gray
Simon Gray
Johnny Peden

Return Flights: £41.98
Accommodation: £20.00
Match-day tickets: £25.00
Airport Transfers: £18.00
TOTAL PRICE: £104.98 (approx. as of 11/01/07)

[Chicken Wing]

Getting oh so close...cant wait!

[jamsiegaffikin]

Hi Simon, finally on this thing, woo yipee
Fisty McFisto

[modes98]

Bloody Fisty!

[Chicken Wing]

Fisty Fisty McFisty. "Oh look at you!" Need sleep!!!!!!!!

[Chicken Wing]

This was an absolutely amazing trip enjoyed by all. Simon done a brilliant job organising the whole thing. 2 wins and a draw. Overall delighted with the performances and 2 of the results. Matt Derbyshire gave me his shirt after the Pompey game and I was taken back by it all. What a guy!

As for the 5-a-side on Saturday afternoon, I only managed one goal but I was wearing Simons moon boots so thats my excuse (nothin to do with being up to 3am the nite before, honest).

Met a few new people including Christian who was a very funny guy and John who is a legend (thanks for the lift to Moira).

Looking forward to the Reading trip but would consider a match before so let me know if yous are interested.

All the Breast
Jonny Peden

[modes98]

Taken back, you've never been taken back in your life!

Oh Look At You! With your moon boots

Ps. You only scored 1 because i saved all the others

[Chicken Wing]

Ha Ha very funny. "Oh look at you with your little fruity necklace!"

I scored 'Goal of the day', set up 100 goals and hit the post. I did get a hit on the nuts too which ruined me.

Christian I must say you are a funny, good guy. A far better keeper than Baldy Gray too. The craic was mighty. "Oh look at Johns beard!"

"Oh look at Ireland hammering England!"

Bring on the Gunners!

[modes98]

Where's your Beard gone...Johnny Boy? Oh it blew off lol

Mr Gray reminds me of Jussi Jasklianananananananan, makes each save look world class even though it's rolling towards him at 2mph

Hebiegebies was good though, he did score goals of the day and hit the post, but he meant to do that.

You decided which number your going to be using yet buddy?

[Chicken Wing]

Will text the number to you later. Mr Gray is very quiet. Is the big fruit too tired to post. lol "Oh look at Simon sleeping!" Was on your website there matesy. Very good indeed. "Oh look at your website!"

[modes98]

I need to get up my latest pics, been busy.

However there is a wee small one of me and a certain goalkeeper up



I've seen enough of Simon sleeping at 4:30am while we're stuck outside! *Oh look at simon getting beats *

[Chicken Wing]

"Oh look at your little beard and your little autographs!"



3 pints and Simon is anybodys

;D

Just kidden BALDY

[groo]

Hi all.
Great trip had by all. The craic was mitey and all worked out well for us. I'm totally shattered now and basically in bed as soon as I arrived home. The 5 a-side worked out well and some great goals, saves, tackles etc etc. Certainly the player of the tournament was Eirik. What a quality player who is very unselfish player on the ball. They will be my favourites for the charity 5 a-side in May, but Eirik done him no favours going over and exposed himself as one of the best players that I've ever played with.

It will be tough for the official charity 5 a-side in a few months but we will have a few teams for this as the recruitment campaign got off to a flyer duing the few days that we were over. Modes, some top saves from yourself and heard that you managed to score the odd goal as well. But mate I have to say that you're driving was terrible. It had the similarities of a wee old woman in her 90's revving it like therre was no tomorrow.

What can I say about John 'David Dunn, Ryan Nelsen' Cowan?? The man would be late for his own funeral. Easily the worst time keeper in the 26 years that I have existed. I thought he was going to be in trouble for the football with late tackles, but proved his ability and even popped up with a few goals.

Johnny 'Shefki the Farmer' Peden. The striking similarities of Big Shefki. Scores a cracker, but misses 150 chances in the process. Battled hard all time in the football and easily the best shout of the trip coming away with Matty's shirt. Unbelieveable gesture from a top guy.


I'm glad everyone enjoyed themselves throughly and that big party of nine had a great time on Thursday, despite the exit out of the UEFA Cup. I'll get the polo-shirts and t-shirts sorted and hopefully we will have them for the last game of the season against Reading. Overall, we all had a great trip and was a pleasure to meet up with you all again.

[modes98]

Whats the story with Laura then Mr Gray?

Heard you put yourself around a bit the night i left.

[groo]

No stories to tell Modes and I never, ever run a story on myself.
It would take too long to do such a thing, lol!!!

[Chicken Wing]

Simon pulled a stunner. Fair play mate. End of story.