Author Topic: Roma Away - Wednesday 2nd May 7.45pm - Travel Advice in OP (Read 120358 times)

Joff123 · « **Reply #880 on:** May 1, 2018, 12:35:25 am »

Heads up everyone:

Lad we know has just landed in Rome:

"heads up to reds travelling into rome by train. police are escorting reds off the train into the station police station some armed some in nornal clothes for "questioning" and bag searches. so if anyone's got any gear or carrying anything moody get rid. they are hunting for arrests. Seen my stone island jacket in my bag and were conviced we were ultras. They also questioned us intensely about us wearing the Hillsborough justice campaign badge as they thought it was a ultras logo. Safe to say they were devastated they had nothing on us for arrest.

There are also undercover police sitting on trains."

He's put pictures up as well and the police followed them back to their hotel keeping their distance.

Do not give any opportunity for the police to get you over there and paint us in the light they want to.

Have a few bevvies and keep your heads down.

See you all over there.

mersey_paradiso · « **Reply #881 on:** May 1, 2018, 12:52:26 am »

Quote from: Joff123 on May 1, 2018, 12:35:25 am

Heads up everyone:

Lad we know has just landed in Rome:

"heads up to reds travelling into rome by train. police are escorting reds off the train into the station police station some armed some in nornal clothes for "questioning" and bag searches. so if anyone's got any gear or carrying anything moody get rid. they are hunting for arrests. Seen my stone island jacket in my bag and were conviced we were ultras. They also questioned us intensely about us wearing the Hillsborough justice campaign badge as they thought it was a ultras logo. Safe to say they were devastated they had nothing on us for arrest.

There are also undercover police sitting on trains."

He's put pictures up as well and the police followed them back to their hotel keeping their distance.

Do not give any opportunity for the police to get you over there and paint us in the light they want to.

Have a few bevvies and keep your heads down.

See you all over there.

Shame they can't actually do that for their own shithouse Ultra "fans" so any away fans don't have to watch their backs constantly.

Tiz Lad · « **Reply #882 on:** May 1, 2018, 08:53:23 am »

Anybody on Sport Options trip been advised of where drop offs will be so can plan routes, and know what time they're going to the stadium, heard 6 but may have changed based on recent advice

Pepe Reina Is Rafas Son · « **Reply #883 on:** May 1, 2018, 09:02:58 am »

Warm with showers and thunderstorms seems to be the forecast tomorrow.

redgriffin73 · « **Reply #884 on:** May 1, 2018, 09:27:48 am »

Quote from: Tiz Lad on May 1, 2018, 08:53:23 am

Anybody on Sport Options trip been advised of where drop offs will be so can plan routes, and know what time they're going to the stadium, heard 6 but may have changed based on recent advice

Have we got a separate coach to the ground as I understood from the info they sent out that they are advising us to use the shuttle buses?

kalle-anka · « **Reply #885 on:** May 1, 2018, 12:42:28 pm »

Quote from: Pepe Reina Is Rafas Son on May 1, 2018, 09:02:58 am

Warm with showers and thunderstorms seems to be the forecast tomorrow.

Weathers nice for now, on the train to city centre and gonna try and find my hotel

Surely it can’t be as bad as Porto??

Shanklygates · « **Reply #886 on:** May 1, 2018, 12:50:45 pm »

Quote from: redgriffin73 on May 1, 2018, 09:27:48 am

Have we got a separate coach to the ground as I understood from the info they sent out that they are advising us to use the shuttle buses?

I thought they were laying on transfers but as I am not the lead customer I haven't seen anything else. Hope so!

wewonit5timesinistanbul · « **Reply #887 on:** May 1, 2018, 01:09:38 pm »

sportsoptions info - get dropped off at villa borghese. staes it will be from this point that the municiple buses will go to the stadium at aprox 6pm.at around 6pm local time we ask you to be back at the coaches for your transfer to the stadium,

carl123uk · « **Reply #888 on:** May 1, 2018, 01:16:25 pm »

Quote from: redgriffin73 on May 1, 2018, 09:27:48 am

Have we got a separate coach to the ground as I understood from the info they sent out that they are advising us to use the shuttle buses?

Should have yeah

redgriffin73 · « **Reply #889 on:** May 1, 2018, 01:23:55 pm »

The info I have got says this:

Quote

At around 6pm local time we ask you to be back at the coaches for your transfer to the stadium. Please listen for announcements on the aircraft and coaches as times for the pick-up might change. Your safety and security are important, so please take the municipal bus/coaches to the stadium and listen to the advice from police who control the park-stadium transfers. Our reps have no juristiction over this.

The last line was the bit that confused me as I had assumed we have our own transport included. I'll double check on the plane I think!

Shanklygates · « **Reply #890 on:** May 1, 2018, 01:25:30 pm »

I hadn't seen that but our lead booker said we do.

Shanklygates · « **Reply #891 on:** May 1, 2018, 01:26:14 pm »

Anyone got the full email of what they sent so I can read it tonight. Ta

Max100 · « **Reply #892 on:** May 1, 2018, 03:07:54 pm »

Is this info for the Sports Options trip from Liverpool or Manchester or for both?

redgriffin73 · « **Reply #893 on:** May 1, 2018, 03:14:46 pm »

Quote from: Max100 on May 1, 2018, 03:07:54 pm

Is this info for the Sports Options trip from Liverpool or Manchester or for both?

Mine is from the second Manchester flight, not sure if they're all the same.

Shanklygates · « **Reply #894 on:** May 1, 2018, 03:29:25 pm »

Sorry. 7am from Manchester I think - first one? But I imagine we'll be together hoing to the ground

lewisfvv · « **Reply #895 on:** May 1, 2018, 03:29:30 pm »

Just thought I'd post if you want adding to the whatsapp group message me by tonight, no chance my email is getting checked once I enter the plane!

Pepe Reina Is Rafas Son · « **Reply #896 on:** May 1, 2018, 04:03:15 pm »

Is the alcohol ban only drinking in public places or does it include bars/cafes/restaurants etc?

Max100 · « **Reply #897 on:** May 1, 2018, 04:20:20 pm »

Quote from: Pepe Reina Is Rafas Son on May 1, 2018, 04:03:15 pm

Is the alcohol ban only drinking in public places or does it include bars/cafes/restaurants etc?

Public places like squares and such. Can't see how enforceable it will be though, but I wouldn't want to take the risk of testing it.

hoppyLFC · « **Reply #898 on:** May 1, 2018, 04:33:02 pm »

This is the info i got on the email (7.30 flight )..

Reads to me like we have our own coaches to/from the ground.

Check-in at Manchester will open at 04:30 hrs.

Please make sure you check-in at least one hour and 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time.

Full information about coaches will be given to you on the outbound flight.

On arrival in Rome the Sport Options reps will direct you to your coaches for your transfer to the city centre. Normally the drop off organised by the police is a park called Villa Borghese. On previous visits the drop off has been towards the Via Vittorio Veneto end of the park. It will be from this same point that the municipal buses will go to the stadium at approx. 6pm.

At around 6pm local time we ask you to be back at the coaches for your transfer to the stadium. Please listen for announcements on the aircraft and coaches as times for the pick-up might change. Your safety and security are important, so please take the municipal bus/coaches to the stadium and listen to the advice from police who control the park-stadium transfers. Our reps have no juristiction over this.

After the match coaches will be waiting outside the away end to transfer you back to the airport for your return flight home. Please look for the Sport Options Coaches.

The flight departs Roma at 01:55 local time and is due back to Manchester around 04:45 local time. Please note timings are very much subject to how long you are kept in the stadium in Rome and also subject to further delay if there is extra time and penalties.

HAVE A GREAT DAY!!!

Please note we do not supply travel insurance. It is essential that you take out your own insurance prior to travel.

redgriffin73 · « **Reply #899 on:** May 1, 2018, 04:39:55 pm »

Quote from: hoppyLFC on May 1, 2018, 04:33:02 pm

This is the info i got on the email (7.30 flight )..

Yep, that's the full version of what I got, it was just that line "please take the municipal bus/coaches to the stadium" that threw me.

Alan_X · « **Reply #900 on:** May 1, 2018, 06:12:29 pm »

Quote from: hoppyLFC on May 1, 2018, 04:33:02 pm

This is the info i got on the email (7.30 flight )..

Reads to me like we have our own coaches to/from the ground.

Check-in at Manchester will open at 04:30 hrs.

Please make sure you check-in at least one hour and 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time.

Full information about coaches will be given to you on the outbound flight.

On arrival in Rome the Sport Options reps will direct you to your coaches for your transfer to the city centre. Normally the drop off organised by the police is a park called Villa Borghese. On previous visits the drop off has been towards the Via Vittorio Veneto end of the park. It will be from this same point that the municipal buses will go to the stadium at approx. 6pm.

At around 6pm local time we ask you to be back at the coaches for your transfer to the stadium. Please listen for announcements on the aircraft and coaches as times for the pick-up might change. Your safety and security are important, so please take the municipal bus/coaches to the stadium and listen to the advice from police who control the park-stadium transfers. Our reps have no juristiction over this.

After the match coaches will be waiting outside the away end to transfer you back to the airport for your return flight home. Please look for the Sport Options Coaches.

The flight departs Roma at 01:55 local time and is due back to Manchester around 04:45 local time. Please note timings are very much subject to how long you are kept in the stadium in Rome and also subject to further delay if there is extra time and penalties.

HAVE A GREAT DAY!!!

Please note we do not supply travel insurance. It is essential that you take out your own insurance prior to travel.

That reads as Sports Option coach from the airport to Villa Borghese. Municipal coaches/buses from Villa Borghese to Stadium at 6pm. Picked up from the Stadium in Sports Options coaches direct to the airport.

davidsteventon · « **Reply #901 on:** May 1, 2018, 06:14:00 pm »

Quote from: kalle-anka on May 1, 2018, 12:42:28 pm

Surely it can’t be as bad as Porto??

Nothing can be that bad. It literally didn't stop for 1 minute. Lovely city in the sunshine- shame if the only experience some have was that day!

Is it jacket/coat weather? On the day trip so rather go with more than less.

Alan_X · « **Reply #902 on:** May 1, 2018, 06:17:49 pm »

Quote from: davidsteventon on May 1, 2018, 06:14:00 pm

Nothing can be that bad. It literally didn't stop for 1 minute. Lovely city in the sunshine- shame if the only experience some have was that day!

Is it jacket/coat weather? On the day trip so rather go with more than less.

25º C with small chance of rain according to the BBC

weebroalan · « **Reply #903 on:** May 1, 2018, 07:11:42 pm »

Quote from: lewisfvv on May 1, 2018, 03:29:30 pm

Just thought I'd post if you want adding to the whatsapp group message me by tonight, no chance my email is getting checked once I enter the plane!

Well done sorting this Lewis. Good group of lads in there and some helpful info

Rhi · « **Reply #904 on:** May 1, 2018, 07:35:15 pm »

Has anyone here done sportsoptions before? Can you usually leave stuff on the buses for later or have to take everything with you?

davidsteventon · « **Reply #905 on:** May 1, 2018, 07:40:06 pm »

Take with you. You’re not assigned a coach-you get on one of about 5 or 6.
You could ask but I’d not expect so.

Just the day trip so even if it’s a bag or coat not too much faff to carry around for a few hours?

Shanklygates · « **Reply #906 on:** May 1, 2018, 08:09:34 pm »

Quote from: Rhi on May 1, 2018, 07:35:15 pm

Has anyone here done sportsoptions before? Can you usually leave stuff on the buses for later or have to take everything with you?

Did it for Porto and no

You just get on whichever coach you come to first. We just took draw string rucksacks (small ones) and carried them - with a carrier back inside as it rained all day!!

6 Euros · « **Reply #907 on:** May 1, 2018, 08:29:38 pm »

Quote from: Rhi on May 1, 2018, 07:35:15 pm

Has anyone here done sportsoptions before? Can you usually leave stuff on the buses for later or have to take everything with you?

We left gear on there for the final in Basel. We brought a rucksack with all our crap for travelling then had a couple of those (sort of boot bags) that you can throw in your pocket in case you end up buying any shite or drinks etc.

Rhi · « **Reply #908 on:** May 1, 2018, 08:39:15 pm »

Nice one. Thanks all.

Billy Elliot · « **Reply #909 on:** May 1, 2018, 08:59:59 pm »

Quote from: Pepe Reina Is Rafas Son on May 1, 2018, 04:03:15 pm

Is the alcohol ban only drinking in public places or does it include bars/cafes/restaurants etc?

Last time it was everywhere, but everybody found a way of getting shit faced. We found a tobacconist who sorted us when nobody was looking.

Billy Elliot · « **Reply #910 on:** May 1, 2018, 09:03:35 pm »

and getting pissed made the constant barrage of coins, lighters, etc. more bearable.

weebroalan · « **Reply #911 on:** May 1, 2018, 10:39:06 pm »

No sign of any alcohol ban tonight

No sign of any ultras either

Booze And Glory · « **Reply #912 on:** May 1, 2018, 11:58:01 pm »

Two reds attacked with metal bars, walking back
to their hotel... be wary and stay safe everyone.

johnj147 · « **Reply #913 on:** May 2, 2018, 11:53:14 am »

stay safe redmen

dundeejoe · « **Reply #914 on:** May 2, 2018, 03:56:40 pm »

Wasn’t sure what the updated info was re buses, so walked from the Vatican to the ground
Pretty quiet thankfully

Maggie May · « **Reply #915 on:** May 2, 2018, 04:20:35 pm »

Quote from: dundeejoe on May 2, 2018, 03:56:40 pm

Wasn’t sure what the updated info was re buses, so walked from the Vatican to the ground
Pretty quiet thankfully

And how was His Holiness?

johnj147 · « **Reply #916 on:** May 2, 2018, 07:35:30 pm »

Quote from: dundeejoe on May 2, 2018, 03:56:40 pm

Wasn’t sure what the updated info was re buses, so walked from the Vatican to the ground
Pretty quiet thankfully

blessed

nearly40 · « **Reply #917 on:** May 3, 2018, 01:19:49 am »

Quote from: dundeejoe on May 2, 2018, 03:56:40 pm

Wasn’t sure what the updated info was re buses, so walked from the Vatican to the ground
Pretty quiet thankfully

I did the same, no issues. There was no way I would do that after the game though...

RedPat · « **Reply #918 on:** May 3, 2018, 10:33:42 am »

The Italian cops pulled out all the stops last night there was even an army presence it was military percision inconvient but safety is more important didn't see one incident.

jdirckze · « **Reply #919 on:** May 3, 2018, 11:41:30 am »

Just on train home from Manc airport. Buses and security checks getting in were time consuming and a pain but it did the job of stopping any trouble. Didn't see any problems over the 2 days and nights we were there. The buses dropping us off at Termini after the batch was a bonus. Shame they have to go to such lengths to protect us from their own fans !