Suspect Device Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 Don't suppose it matters but I wouldn't be going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Grimes Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 Despite finishing second, a near impossible task to get through these games with Sevco / Hibs getting very winnable ties put their way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londonwell Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 Doubt you'll get past Burnley any way, so it doesn't really matter too much, but that's a ridiculously hard couple of draws you've had. No luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeedsPhil Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 Istanbul Basaksehir have a relatively new (2014) stadium. Capacity 17,800.Supposedly over there first, supposedly on Thu 9th August; with the second leg meant to be at Home on Thu 16th. But Besiktas are highly likely to win their ELQ2 tie, and the ELQ3 draw means they too would have their Home leg first. Besiktas’s opponents would be LASK Linz (Austria) or Lillestrom (Norway). So would the Istanbul coppers want two matches on the same night? Unlikely. Also in Istanbul, Fenerbahce are in the Champions League. They play Benfica, Home in the second leg on Tuesday 14th. So the away leg could get bumped a day or two, to Tue 7th or Wed 8th, to not clash with Besiktas. Or the order may get switched completely, playing over there on Thu 16th – far enough away from the Tuesday Fenerbahce game. …and all this would probably only be decided by UEFA on Friday lunchtime after the Burnley second leg. So could be only four days’ notice of the Away game being moved to the Tuesday! So don’t dash to book flights for a “Thu 9th ” trip as soon as you’re victorious after the second leg down in England… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightmare Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 3 hours ago, LeedsPhil said: So would the Istanbul coppers want two matches on the same night? Unlikely. Tbf, Istanbul is massive, and looking at the map, Basaksehir and Besiktas are a decent distance apart. Additionally, Basaksehir have very few fans and therefore (you'd assume) require substantially less police presence at their match than one of the big three in Istanbul. It seems kind of like Celtic and Partick Thistle playing at home on the same day. Except in a much bigger city. May well be wrong, but I could see those matches being played at home on the same night. Unless there's some sort of UEFA policy against that which clubs have to adhere to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeedsPhil Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 5 hours ago, Nightmare said: Tbf, Istanbul is massive, and looking at the map, Basaksehir and Besiktas are a decent distance apart. Additionally, Basaksehir have very few fans and therefore (you'd assume) require substantially less police presence at their match than one of the big three in Istanbul. It seems kind of like Celtic and Partick Thistle playing at home on the same day. Except in a much bigger city. May well be wrong, but I could see those matches being played at home on the same night. Unless there's some sort of UEFA policy against that which clubs have to adhere to. Usually about being nervous of two sets of away fans passing through the airport at the same time / being in city centre bars simultaneously. And I may well be wrong too. Just giving a heads up that matchdays might get switched / moved day, so wait for definite confirmation before booking flights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanius Mullarkey Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve55 Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 On 23/07/2018 at 19:45, Nightmare said: Tbf, Istanbul is massive, and looking at the map, Basaksehir and Besiktas are a decent distance apart. Additionally, Basaksehir have very few fans and therefore (you'd assume) require substantially less police presence at their match than one of the big three in Istanbul. It seems kind of like Celtic and Partick Thistle playing at home on the same day. Except in a much bigger city. May well be wrong, but I could see those matches being played at home on the same night. Unless there's some sort of UEFA policy against that which clubs have to adhere to. Basaksehir and Besiktas are about 20 miles apart, and the city has a population of 15 million. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betting competition Posted July 25, 2018 Author Share Posted July 25, 2018 Quite surprised the Burnley game isn't on TV - under 400 tickets left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodhull Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 7 minutes ago, betting competition said: Quite surprised the Burnley game isn't on TV - under 400 tickets left. Guessing they're aiming for the sneaky last minute 'The game will be streamed live on RedTV' to get a few subscriptions in assuming the remaining tickets sell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTJohnboy Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Just listening to BBC Radio Lancashire who have a roving reporter in Aberdeen trying to generate some excitement for this game. He's just interviewed 4 or 5 locals none of whom had any idea where Burnley is although tbf they weren't football fans and weren't even aware of this fixture. "Somewhere in England" was about the most accurate guess. Apathy will be the downfall of the Scottish nation, but then again who cares? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marten Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 1 hour ago, ICTJohnboy said: Just listening to BBC Radio Lancashire who have a roving reporter in Aberdeen trying to generate some excitement for this game. He's just interviewed 4 or 5 locals none of whom had any idea where Burnley is although tbf they weren't football fans and weren't even aware of this fixture. "Somewhere in England" was about the most accurate guess. Apathy will be the downfall of the Scottish nation, but then again who cares? To be fair, if you ask non-football fans in the south of England (and esp. London) where Burnley is, I'm sure you won't get a much better result. Most will probably say "somewhere up north" and "north" is for them anything above Watford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTJohnboy Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 7 minutes ago, Marten said: To be fair, if you ask non-football fans in the south of England (and esp. London) where Burnley is, I'm sure you won't get a much better result. Most will probably say "somewhere up north" and "north" is for them anything above Watford. Still listening to Radio Lancashire and it's now just announced that M&S are to open a new store in Chorley, Lancs. This earth shattering news has caused the Aberdeen v Burnley event to fade into total insignificance - Apparently this is the first time there's been an M&S in Chorley. Why this is such exciting news I just can't imagine. It's only going to be a food store, ffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-MAN Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Right fellow Reds. How are the nerves ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bohemian Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Good luck tomorrow lads, hope you pump them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanius Mullarkey Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Doesn’t feel like a European game tbh. More like a pre season friendly against some no mark English shite. Would take a 0-0 and go through on pens down there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyle Lanley Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 All the best lads tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austinho Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Looks like Burnley have had flight problems and are having to travel the day of the game instead. They'll most likely face a sanction from Uefa for failing to get to Aberdeen in time - the rule is 24hrs prior to a match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ylf Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Good luck dons the night. Hope you beat them but be very difficult Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 I've a bad feeling about this game, to quote a well known ICT fan... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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