brummie Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 Apparently there are only 35,000 hotel rooms in Moscow, a city of 10 million people and they are almost all either really grubby hostels or luxury hotels, nothing in between. Those 35,000 rooms have to house all the people going to the game AND all Moscow's normal business visitors. It is unbelievable that UEFA seemingly overlooked this when choosing it as the final venue. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 Apparently there are only 35,000 hotel rooms in Moscow, a city of 10 million people and they are almost all either really grubby hostels or luxury hotels, nothing in between. Those 35,000 rooms have to house all the people going to the game AND all Moscow's normal business visitors. It is unbelievable that UEFA seemingly overlooked this when choosing it as the final venue. As long as it has the required number of 5* jobs to house them, they don't give a fuck. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallace Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 Apparently there are only 35,000 hotel rooms in Moscow, a city of 10 million people and they are almost all either really grubby hostels or luxury hotels, nothing in between. Those 35,000 rooms have to house all the people going to the game AND all Moscow's normal business visitors. It is unbelievable that UEFA seemingly overlooked this when choosing it as the final venue. As long as it has the required number of 5* jobs to house them, they don't give a f***. I thought the number of hotel rooms was one of the reasons why Newcastle failed to get a UEFA Cup Final. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 Apparently there are only 35,000 hotel rooms in Moscow, a city of 10 million people and they are almost all either really grubby hostels or luxury hotels, nothing in between. Those 35,000 rooms have to house all the people going to the game AND all Moscow's normal business visitors. It is unbelievable that UEFA seemingly overlooked this when choosing it as the final venue. As long as it has the required number of 5* jobs to house them, they don't give a f***. I thought the number of hotel rooms was one of the reasons why Newcastle failed to get a UEFA Cup Final. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Stadia_List Needs to comply with this list. Hotels down the bottom. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Slippery Sam Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 I don't know if anyone has mentioned this, but maybe uefa are quietly happy that they chose Moscow for this final. Imagine all the dross/troublemakers who would have been turning up (many without tickets) if the game were in Amsterdam or Paris. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keefaz Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 I don't know if anyone has mentioned this, but maybe uefa are quietly happy that they chose Moscow for this final. Imagine all the dross/troublemakers who would have been turning up (many without tickets) if the game were in Amsterdam or Paris. Good point, tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 I don't know if anyone has mentioned this, but maybe uefa are quietly happy that they chose Moscow for this final. Imagine all the dross/troublemakers who would have been turning up (many without tickets) if the game were in Amsterdam or Paris. Good point, tbh. Likely to happen in future though when final is in Rome and Madrid (2010). How the fuck Rome gets it is beyond me with the multitude of stabbings/incidents in recent European games there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keefaz Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 I dunno. UEFA seem to be prepared to do anything for the Ruskies nowadays... Strange, that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtype Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 This is just completely random, but what would your reactions be if we reached the UEFA cup finals and the venue ended up being the Stadium of Light? Just checked the wiki page and it's a four-star stadia so it's not impossible. CoMS is also a four-star and it held the finals this year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 This is just completely random, but what would your reactions be if we reached the UEFA cup finals and the venue ended up being the Stadium of Light? Just checked the wiki page and it's a four-star stadia so it's not impossible. CoMS is also a four-star and it held the finals this year. I'd be happy as it would mean it'd be easy to get to although I'd have less chance of getting a ticket. Imagine lifting the UEFA Cup there n all. Would be immense. Stick it right up them SMBs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElDiablo Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 I heard something about a boat being provided for fans to stay on, anyone else heard that or is it bollocks? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 I heard something about a boat being provided for fans to stay on, anyone else heard that or is it bollocks? Aye, I heard about a liner or ferry being used as a hotel. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luc Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 I heard something about a boat being provided for fans to stay on, anyone else heard that or is it bollocks? Aye, I heard about a liner or ferry being used as a hotel. I've been on the Ferry to Amsterdam and back. NEVER AGAIN! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exiled in Texas Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 I heard something about a boat being provided for fans to stay on, anyone else heard that or is it bollocks? Aye, I heard about a liner or ferry being used as a hotel. That's quite a common process for events like the SuperBowl or the Olympics, as it's a great way to bring in high class temporary accomodation, although these are usually only offered through tour companies or private corporate events. When the Superbowl was in Jacksonville, FL a few years ago they had 6 or 7 cruise ships moored in the river. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 how on earth is the stadium of light a 4 star, the facilities are crap inside compare to St James Park and the amount of hotels in sunderland is non-exisent compare to Newcastle/Gateshead Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 The pitch is dangerous. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 The pitch is dangerous. yes it is, the security their is non-exisent Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzzieMandias Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Whereas the security in Moscow... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Corruption plays a part in all of this of course. On that note, i'd be surprised if Abramovich hasnt tried to affect the outcome of tonights game in some way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Lol Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 200 more empty seats in Moscow now............. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/sussex/7412711.stm Must admit, it did make me smile. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Geordiesned Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Stories of thousands of fans sleeping rough as hotels cost upwards of £200 a night. Saw somthing on TV thos morning saying that a pint of lager and a glass of wine would set you back £18! To think I thought Oslo was expensive!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Winning the UEFA Cup at the SoS would be magnificent. They'd have to pull the fucker down afterwards. I'd love to know why SJP is not fit for four star btw. Goodison Park ffs! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest saintscoobz Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 if the stadium of light has a 4 star rating what is the rating of st. james park? I just checked wikipedia and coulnt find out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest thenorthumbrian Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 I dunno. UEFA seem to be prepared to do anything for the Ruskies nowadays... Strange, that. How many finals have been played in Moscow previous to this one ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S.R. Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Winning the UEFA Cup at the SoS would be magnificent. They'd have to pull the fucker down afterwards. I'd love to know why SJP is not fit for four star btw. Goodison Park ffs! Something to do with hotel facilities? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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