Topic: Fans' match in Milan with Inter fans. Monday 10 March 2008. k/o 9pm.

[Pata]

Match confirmed. Directions/meeting-up details:

1. The pitch (If possible get there 8.20 pm for 9pm kick off) ("SC Baggio 2"):
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=via+olivieri+11,+Milan&sll=47.510584,19.057168&sspn=0.006841,0.013647&ie=UTF8&ll=45.461937,9.122772&spn=0.017609,0.030513&t=h&z=15&iwloc=addr
(green arrow just sticking out at the very top)
and the bar (11pm till v. late) - FourFourTwo:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Via+Procaccini+61,+milan&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=40.137381,74.53125&ie=UTF8&ll=45.476473,9.167662&spn=0.017393,0.036392&z=15&iwloc=addr

Everyone should note the addresses of both & print the maps

2. Everyone make sure you have Pata's mobile number - use PM to get it. History shows somebody out there will regret not having it. Nige will not have a mobile.

3. The main way of getting there is going to be by Metro to Biscelgie (at the end end of one of the branches of the red line) and then walk.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d8/Mailand_Metro_Map.png
The locals don't walk anywhere, so they recommend a bus (49) from the previous metro stop called Inganni, but that's more complicated and it'll onlybe a  half a mile walk from Biscelgie....

4. The 7 of us in my hotel can meet at Wagner metro 7.20, the rest of us of us at the exit of Biscelgie metro station 8pm. we know some people will be getting there last minute so we won't wait around long, just get to the pitch as soon as you can.

5. We'll get lifts and/or taxis from the pitch to the bar and be there for 11pm. taxi home in the early hours. Yes they do food.

6. Nige is bringing a kit, but please let him know on here how many of you are bringing your own red shorts and socks. Socks especially if you have them please

They are fielding  a friendly, non-competitive side, with some of their ex-players rather than a current league side that would whup anyone's ass. Thus it is vitally important that all concerned know the great friendly spirit in which this game is to be  played. It's not about going in hard. Anyone not playing in that spirit will not be welcome and will be substituted immediately. We know this club & they are very welcoming people but of course how we are on the pitch affects that welcome & future welcomes. Likewise in their bar, please avoid cockiness or bragging about the first leg lead etc. Singing '5 times' is as far as the cockiness will go. Bring your singing voices & flags & scarves & stuff to swap of course. I know I don't have to say this to the people we know, but there will be some new faces around this time...

The bar will be open again from 2pm on Tuesday afternoon  and again after the match into the early hours of Wednesday (and you can't say that for many places in Milano after they let us out the G. Meazza at midnight) so please do come back there again and drink him dry, he's getting in loads of ale, putting on the Cheltenham races that afternoon, etc. There's f_ all else to do in Milano & you won't find a better bar to spend your time.

1. Pata (GK) - CONFIRMED
2. Nige (CB) - CONFIRMED
3. J-PH (FW-RM) - CONFIRMED
4. Sez_20 (FW-RM/sub) - CONFIRMED
5. Col (CM) - CONFIRMED
6. Rhino (LM) - CONFIRMED
7. Joe90 (LB) - CONFIRMED
8. Raul (sub/RM) - CONFIRMED
9. Marc Mendoza (wickid left foot) - CONFIRMED
10. Mivi (FW/CB) - CONFIRMED
11. Phil - Joe90's mate (LM) - CONFIRMED
12. Ian - Joe90's mate  (CM Defensive/RB) - CONFIRMED
13. Craig M (Midfield)
14. John P (CM/LB)
15. Tom (Hij) (anywhere) - CONFIRMED
16. Tommy - Joe90's recommendation - (FW/W) - CONFIRMED
17. Richie - Joe90's recommendation - (FW) - CONFIRMED
18. Heath (RB/RM) - CONFIRMED
19. Andy G (Def/Mid) - CONFIRMED
20. Jon (anywhere) - CONFIRMED
21. Jamie (midfield)
22. lfsea (midfield) - CONFIRMED

[Rhino]

There are 4 of us who will be there from early Monday, not that we're any good at playing

[Raul!]

Might well be there and I'm very good at playing football.

[Commie Bobbie]

Might well be there and I'm very good at playing football.

I'm only good for Vocal Support as my crosses are very suspect...

[Pata]

There are 4 of us who will be there from early Monday, not that we're any good at playing

We'll have a pre-match trials, obviously... Actually, would be interesting to see how many of last year's folks are able to make it.

[Pata]

Might well be there and I'm very good at playing football.

Yes, yes, you are, after 656567572 cans of local "no frills" lager.

[Pata]

I'm only good for Vocal Support as my crosses are very suspect...

Either way, the Inter fans won't know what hit them.

[Raul!]

Actually, hang, it, I'm coming, ticket or not.  I shall play on the right - back or mid.  God help us.

[Pata]

Actually, hang, it, I'm coming, ticket or not.  I shall play on the right - back or mid.  God help us.

I don't think tickets would be a problem for this match. 5 EUR special offer for you. 25 EUR to play. All money going to charity supporting local hostelries.

[Joe90]

I can kick a ball like, bit of a vegard heggem (but am a left back). me and two mates are goin, keep us posted!

[Mr Mojo Risin']

there early Monday,not sure if i want to scruff the new hills though.
might buy a nasty Italian pair of slip ons for this ,plimsolls type.

[Col]

A word of warning - these Italian boys are class!

[Pata]

But didn't they pull in some stronger players especially for the last match, someone said, unless I am getting my wires completely crossed?
Anyway, it'll be a challenge.

[Sez_20]

A word of warning - these Italian boys are class!

I thought some of them were Scottish?

Anyway, will be good fun, I'll be there! There'll be quite a few from the last trip I think Pata.

[nige]

Our main man over there - Luca - is away his hols but he'll sort us a match & get-together for the Monday evening March 10th when he gets back. Doubt iLFC will take more than two thirds of a team, if that, so all from RawK welcome - we'd be looking at a squad of 18-20 plus supporters.

Might be an idea for a lot of us to get a hotel together & if economy is your main priority, with a good central location, then I suggest staying in the same place as iLFC did last time, but I won't be able to sort it till I'm back home in the first week of Jan.

Want to get some publicity for friendship events at both legs so there will also be an ongoing thread on this on the Liverpool FC forum.

[Pata]

Just as a heads up, the RAWKites who were up for it in Barca were:

1. Pata*.
2. J-PH*.
3. nige*.
4. Col*.
5. Daley* (Rhino)
6. Nixon (5starchampion)
7. Alex (Maskedbenitez)
8. Marsh* (x3)
9. Waterloo Phil.

+

1. Harrytrow*.
2. AJ
3. PJ
4. Jamieson (Jamo84)
5. Emlyn18.
6. Duggs (scored a screamer)
7. Raul*.
8. Aidan_B*'

* indicates - indicated interest this time already.
' indicates - upset at originally being left off this list

Anyway, let's await Nige's return and he'll lead us. I'll be keen for that hotel.
My flights have been booked since yesterday morning, so I am all over this like a rash (Mon AM - Wed PM).

[J-PH]

Deffo.

[Emlyn18]

Would love to but dont land till Monday night.

[Raul!]

Nige - happy to get special shirts done again. If it would go down well can get the Inter boys shirts too, as a gesture of goodwill.

[Rob K]

You'll be needing someone with a predigree of scoring in Italy then...

 

[Sez_20]

8. Marsh* (x3)

* indicates - indicated interest this time already.

Anyway, let's await Nige's return and he'll lead us. I'll be keen for that hotel.
My flights have been booked since yesterday morning, so I am all over this like a rash (Mon AM - Wed PM).

There will only be Marsh (x1) this time. Just me. We're there from Monday Am to Wed PM I think so will be great!

[GeeFJay]

i'm there from sunday afternoon if the lads and lasses need some moral support!
staying near Linate airport 25mins from san siro

i used to play a long time ago...........schoolboy crap like! but took one hell of a beating over my short time, 2 broken bloody ankles from my nutty keeper mate, he thought he was that not so great dane with the red nose but was crap

[Pata]

Also, those interested, please indicate your positions, so far I've got

1. Pata (GK)
2. Nige (CB)
3. J-PH (FW)
4. Sez_20 (RM)
5. Col (CM)
6. Rhino (LM)
7. Joe90 (LB)
8. Aidan (RB) - to confim
9. Raul (RM)

[Pata]

There will only be Marsh (x1) this time. Just me. We're there from Monday Am to Wed PM I think so will be great!

Are you Ryanairing it via Bergamo too?
I think I might be on the same flight as Rhino (landing 11.15)

[Aidan_B]

Might well be around, but need to confirm with work.

Thanks for leaving me off the Barca list Pata, appreciate it. 

[Raul!]

I'm threatening to play so put me on the list!

[Rhino]

I'm threatening to play so put me on the list!

That's great news, at least I won't be the worst player now

[Commie Bobbie]

I'm going to be confirming with work in the next few days, going to leave Kent either late Sunday , or extremely early Monday AM, so I can get down to the game and have a laugh as well as a piss-up with the rest of you and the Inter lads.

[Pata]

Might well be around, but need to confirm with work.

Thanks for leaving me off the Barca list Pata, appreciate it. 

Your clearly insignificant contribution from right back meant that your presence in Barcelona easily slipped my mind.

[Pata]

I'm threatening to play so put me on the list!

On the list - was a bit torn between classifying you as a right-mid or a "fantasista".

[Pata]

I'm going to be confirming with work in the next few days, going to leave Kent either late Sunday , or extremely early Monday AM, so I can get down to the game and have a laugh as well as a piss-up with the rest of you and the Inter lads.

Don't forget the flares!

[Raul!]

On the list - was a bit torn between classifying you as a right-mid or a "fantasista".

I'm best in the "Babel off the bench for the last 10 minutes when the opposition is tired" position.

[Sez_20]

Are you Ryanairing it via Bergamo too?
I think I might be on the same flight as Rhino (landing 11.15)

Yeah I'm not sure what time we land but it's the monday morning one, first thing from Stansted to Bergamo. JP and Col on that flight too so far.

I'm best in the "Babel off the bench for the last 10 minutes when the opposition is tired" position.

Oh dear, that makes two of us, in the same spot!! Reckon we can count as half players and both be on at the same time?

[Sez_20]

Also, those interested, please indicate your positions, so far I've got

1. Pata (GK)
2. Nige (CB)
3. J-PH (FW)
4. Sez_20 (RM)
5. Col (CM)
6. Rhino (LM)
7. Joe90 (LB)
8. Aidan (RB) - to confim
9. Raul (RM)

JP more RM and me more of a FW. As always, I'll only play if they let me, cameo first five minute wonder goal and then you can sub me before it goes downhill!

[Emlyn18]

You were up late last night Miss Marsh.

[Mr Mojo Risin']

I'll deffo play if it's on, be in milan around 5 ish monday.
possition.? wherever the most rest is to be had.but i'm left footed if that helps.

[Pata]

1. Yeah I'm not sure what time we land but it's the monday morning one, first thing from Stansted to Bergamo. JP and Col on that flight too so far.

2. Oh dear, that makes two of us, in the same spot!! Reckon we can count as half players and both be on at the same time?

1. I am on the 8.15 one. There is also one at 6.40 but that was a tad too early for me.

2. OK, "scoring goals against beaten opposition" bracket it is, then.

[Pata]

JP more RM and me more of a FW. As always, I'll only play if they let me, cameo first five minute wonder goal and then you can sub me before it goes downhill!

1. Pata (GK)
2. Nige (CB)
3. J-PH (FW-RM)
4. Sez_20 (FW-RM/sub)
5. Col (CM)
6. Rhino (LM)
7. Joe90 (LB)
8. Aidan (RB) - to confim
9. Raul (sub/RM)
10. Marc Mendoza (wickid left foot)

Oh, Raul, one of your tasks will also include "not letting Phil put himself on up front post-crate of lager whilst no one is looking"

[Lenstar]

im up for playing if you need a person, can play anywhere, right sided or centre!

[Tim]

I'm over with at least 5 lads who are all decent from monday afternoon. I'm sure they'll all be up for it.