Topic: Beşiktaş Away

[riggerz]

There's 9 of us going over but somehow we've ended up with about 15 tickets from numerous season ticket holders credit hunting. We're taking the tickets with us so if anybody in need of any whilst in Istanbul then we'll probably be around Taksim. That's where our hotel is.
Really looking forward to this one
YNWA

[Smithy_88]

From Stephen075's quote, though this post........Tells me otherwise 

He's winding you up mate that would never happen.

Example...... I've bought my ticket through the club and im going. No-one has told me to bring my Membership Card to get it scanned, I don't usually take my LFC member card on holiday with me. (Which is the only way they could get away with it if they were going to do this)

I honestly think the club aren't assed, from my experience speaking to other fans it's only Man United (That I know of) that make you pick up tickets with your passport when you get to the country from a set place.

Can't wait for this game though! Very happy I got it booked when I did!!!

[UsuallyDisgruntled]

is there any sort of meet up planned for this? Or just wander around boozers til we hear the Gary Mac song?

[ABJ]

is there any sort of meet up planned for this? Or just wander around boozers til we hear the Gary Mac song?

Loads of us will be in and around Taksim Square.

[Smithy_88]

Loads of us will be in and around Taksim Square.

What's that like do you know mate?

Bars and Pubs like Madrid in a Square or is it a Can Job with not alot of bars/pubs to go to?

Never been to Turkey before so not sure if its like most of europe for bars etc....

[Billy Elliot]

What's that like do you know mate?

Bars and Pubs like Madrid in a Square or is it a Can Job with not alot of bars/pubs to go to?

Never been to Turkey before so not sure if its like most of europe for bars etc....

Taksim Square, loads of pubs and bars.  There's a McNasty's there as well and they're also scanning the fan cards for those not arriving by plane.

[ABJ]

Taksim Square, loads of pubs and bars.  There's a McNasty's there as well and they're also scanning the fan cards for those not arriving by plane.

[ausmal]

A couple of people have sent me some messages with tickets but I don't have permission to reply? So sorry I haven't gotten back to you! What's the easiest- get tickets off you guys or on the day?

[bruffell06]

A couple of people have sent me some messages with tickets but I don't have permission to reply? So sorry I haven't gotten back to you! What's the easiest- get tickets off you guys or on the day?

Either mate. Me personally I'd prefer to be sorted before I head out just in case something happens

[ausmal]

Ok cool- well if anyone can email me @ mramsay84@gmail.com if they have any away end tickets that would be superb! This way I can at least respond! Just after two.

[Billy Elliot]

A couple of people have sent me some messages with tickets but I don't have permission to reply? So sorry I haven't gotten back to you! What's the easiest- get tickets off you guys or on the day?

You need to have made 15 posts before being able to send (or reply to) PM's.  Just make 3 more posts and you'll be able to reply.

[stevesteve]

Ok cool- well if anyone can email me @ mramsay84@gmail.com if they have any away end tickets that would be superb! This way I can at least respond! Just after two.

You have mail 

[leonmc0708]

Ok cool- well if anyone can email me @ mramsay84@gmail.com if they have any away end tickets that would be superb! This way I can at least respond! Just after two.

I reckon you may get around 100 e-mails this afternoon lad....

[ausmal]

Haha, they came in thick and fast! Sorted some tickets though! Thanks everyone

[LawrenceRed]

Hi everyone!

Me and my girlfriend are travelling to Istanbul on that day and just found out there is an away match taken there, but tickets are all sold out on the website. We will be grateful if you could sell us two tickets!! I am still excited about meeting this match by coincidence as I didn't know  Beşiktaş is a Turkeys team until just now!

Many thanks in advance!
Lawrence

[Minore]

Lads - what's your plan of getting home from Ataturk after the game? Obviously easy to just get a cab out there, but seems to be tough to get home. Anyone else who've been there before - and what did you do then? Ta.

[stoz]

Lads - what's your plan of getting home from Ataturk after the game? Obviously easy to just get a cab out there, but seems to be tough to get home.

Who you going with? Delta?

They'll hang on for you I'm sure. It'll be worth their while as if they returned empty, they'd be unlikely to pick up a fare on their way back.

[Minore]

Who you going with? Delta?

They'll hang on for you I'm sure. It'll be worth their while as if they returned empty, they'd be unlikely to pick up a fare on their way back.

Hahahah!

[LawrenceRed]

I am having problem with getting reply code, could you guys reply me by email please, l.jh.chen@hotmail.com Or could anyone tell me what the code is? Many thanks!

 

Hi everyone!

Me and my girlfriend are travelling to Istanbul on that day and just found out there is an away match taken there, but tickets are all sold out on the website. We will be grateful if you could sell us two tickets!! I am still excited about meeting this match by coincidence as I didn't know  Beşiktaş is a Turkeys team until just now!

Many thanks in advance!
Lawrence

[Smithy_88]

Lads - what's your plan of getting home from Ataturk after the game? Obviously easy to just get a cab out there, but seems to be tough to get home. Anyone else who've been there before - and what did you do then? Ta.

Been thinking this meself;

1. its costing £10 each way on this bus to get to the ground with the police escort. Theres 3 of us going so for an extra £10-£20 quid we can probs get a taxi which will be faster. Thats my thoughts anyway. Also I dont like the idea of the bus dropping me off there early with fuck all to do. No bars and I doubt they will be happy for us to drink cans outside (may be wrong) so i'm going to try and plan it to get to the ground 30 mins before. Anyone wants to geg in the cab from taksim square more than welcome.

2. Coming home, no idea..... Hopefully If i get a cab i'll arrange to meet him outside but doubt it will happen, probally end up getting the bus back with everyone. Can't imagine them being too happy when we knock them out 

[Craig S]

Been thinking this meself;

1. its costing £10 each way on this bus to get to the ground with the police escort.

It is €10 for a return.

[Alf Garnett]

Lads - what's your plan of getting home from Ataturk after the game? Obviously easy to just get a cab out there, but seems to be tough to get home. Anyone else who've been there before - and what did you do then? Ta.

i'll be getting the metro, if enough of us stick together and stop any foreigners getting in the carriage we should be ok.

[cal_liverpoolfc]

Been thinking this meself;

1. its costing £10 each way on this bus to get to the ground with the police escort. Theres 3 of us going so for an extra £10-£20 quid we can probs get a taxi which will be faster. Thats my thoughts anyway. Also I dont like the idea of the bus dropping me off there early with fuck all to do. No bars and I doubt they will be happy for us to drink cans outside (may be wrong) so i'm going to try and plan it to get to the ground 30 mins before. Anyone wants to geg in the cab from taksim square more than welcome.

2. Coming home, no idea..... Hopefully If i get a cab i'll arrange to meet him outside but doubt it will happen, probally end up getting the bus back with everyone. Can't imagine them being too happy when we knock them out 

Ye, I get what you're saying mate about getting there early but for 10 Euro return, you cant really complain. We will probably just jump on that, get in there and get the flag up. The escort doesn't leave until 4pm, it takes roughly 40 minutes to get there, so It won't be that bad like.

[77-78-81-84-05]

i'll be getting the metro, if enough of us stick together and stop any foreigners getting in the carriage we should be ok.

Whilst we're at it lets try not sing "We're not racist, we only hate Mancs". 

Might be a camera present 

[wewonit5timesinistanbul]

Travel advice says buses will leave from 4pm rather than at 4pm. wonder what time the last one will leave

[leonmc0708]

10 Euros and a bizzie escorts a decent deal.

Last time we used this service, my uncle was "banging on the window singing that Luis Garcia song" and it went through and he followed it onto the road and broke both arms and missed the fuckin game

ha

[Smithy_88]

Ye, I get what you're saying mate about getting there early but for 10 Euro return, you cant really complain. We will probably just jump on that, get in there and get the flag up. The escort doesn't leave until 4pm, it takes roughly 40 minutes to get there, so It won't be that bad like.

So are they saying they will leave at 4 and the game is at 8 Istanbull time, so that leaves 4 hours to get there? ]

Or am I lost in this thread haha!!! 

Also 10 quid returns alot cheaper so am warming to the sound of that, then again if a 100 of us get the metro that should be ok aswell!

[cal_liverpoolfc]

So are they saying they will leave at 4 and the game is at 8 Istanbull time, so that leaves 4 hours to get there? ]

Or am I lost in this thread haha!!! 

Also 10 quid returns alot cheaper so am warming to the sound of that, then again if a 100 of us get the metro that should be ok aswell!

Oh fuck, ye. I haven't taken into consideration the time difference. That will be a fucking ball ache getting there 3 hours before KO....

[Smithy_88]

Oh fuck, ye. I haven't taken into consideration the time difference. That will be a fucking ball ache getting there 3 hours before KO....

Haha yea 'dry' stadium and no bars around. It will be sound if you can sit off somewhere with a crate or whatever but can't imagine the police being ok with that.

Hopefully from 4 means that will be the first bus and they will go on from 6-6.30 or something. 'hopefully'

If not the metro idea sounds ok if there's a load of us.

[cal_liverpoolfc]

Haha yea 'dry' stadium and no bars around. It will be sound if you can sit off somewhere with a crate or whatever but can't imagine the police being ok with that.

Hopefully from 4 means that will be the first bus and they will go on from 6-6.30 or something. 'hopefully'

If not the metro idea sounds ok if there's a load of us.

I will be more than happy to do that if there is a few of us mate.

[Minore]

I will be more than happy to do that if there is a few of us mate.

Sound. Same here. But: ''The stadium is not on Istanbul’s metro system, not particularly easy to reach by public transport, and the easiest way to get there is therefore taking a taxi. Alternatively, bus line 146 T stops reasonably close to the stadium. This line can be taken slightly west of the city centre at metro station Aksaray or train station Yenikapi.''

My mate have actually thought about maybe renting a car, does this mean that we've got our own parking? ''Liverpool supporters parking will be in front of the entrance turnstile "R". This includes any cars, mini-buses and coaches. Anyone arriving by taxi can drop-off outside the entrance to the parking area, which is dedicated to Liverpool supporters only.''

If you haven't seen it:


Important advice for Beşiktaş trip
http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/latest-news/180435-important-advice-for-Beşiktaş-trip

[Mattj1979]

Don't get it.... Why are they putting on buses at 4pm to be at the ground by 5pm for an 8 o'clock ko???

Even if the buses are 'from' 4pm who is going to want to be on an early one??

Getting there will be a piece of piss in a taxi, its the getting back where the bus will be a good option....

Enough moaning, can't wait for this one 

[matchball]

http://www.liberoguide.com/ataturk-olympic-stadium/#prettyPhotoTransport

The stadium now has its own station on a spur of the M3 metro line, Olimpiyat, two stops from Ikitelli Sanayi. The line starts at Kirazli, now the end of the extended red M1B line from Yenikapi and Aksaray. Allow a good 45min from town.

http://www.istanbul-ulasim.com.tr/en

Metro networks and fares.

http://www.istanbul-ulasim.com.tr/media/8555/siyahbeyaz_2200ag_haritasi-01.jpg

Metro and Tram map.

[davsteer]

I see the buses leave from the square on the other side of the river from Taksim - is this where people are going to be based or are they still aiming to be around the Taksim area - went and booked a hotel right by Taksim!!

[NickoH]

I see the buses leave from the square on the other side of the river from Taksim - is this where people are going to be based or are they still aiming to be around the Taksim area - went and booked a hotel right by Taksim!!

Our hotel is in Sultanahmet, so good for us especially after the game

[Craig S]

Beşiktaş have sold 67,000 tickets for the match. This is according to a Beşiktaş fan I met in 2005, I have been in contact with him since the draw.
That's 67k plus whatever we take.

It's going to be a brilliant atmosphere, if true.

[liverpoolsnumber9]

So are they saying they will leave at 4 and the game is at 8 Istanbull time, so that leaves 4 hours to get there? ]

Or am I lost in this thread haha!!! 

Also 10 quid returns alot cheaper so am warming to the sound of that, then again if a 100 of us get the metro that should be ok aswell!

[Armless Joe Gambino]

I think it's 18:00 kick off ?

UK time, correct.

[liverpoolsnumber9]

Yes sorry just checked ticket says 20:00 ... 

[liverpoolsnumber9]

Yes sorry just checked ticket says 20:00 ... 

although just checked uefa site and says 19:00 !! I'll be there anyway !!