pedro111 Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Just wish we were able to field our strongest 11 for this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanSkÃrare Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Just wish we were able to field our strongest 11 for this. Aye if we went there with Krul Debuchy Coloccini Yanga-Mbiwa Santon Cabaye Tioté Ben Arfa Sissoko Gouffran Cissé ...I would fancy us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Moody Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Solano fights Newcastle United's corner in Portuguese press Newcastle United legend Nolberto Solano believes that his former team have the ability to progress to the semi finals of the Europa Cup when they face Benfica on Thursday. They are due to play the Portuguese club in the quarter finals in a game that Solano sees as winnable. Speaking to O Jogo the Peruvian said Benfica will find Newcastle United has a strong physical presence when they face each other. He highlighted Sissoko, Tiote, Cisse and Ameobi as players who have physical attributes which Benfica will struggle to cope with. He thinks the physical advantage means his former club can pull off a shock by knocking out the Portuguese league leaders. “Newcastle has a strong physical presence. They have amazing players like Sissoko, Tiote, Cisse, and Ameobi who are physically powerful. Distinguished by height, strength, and speed and jumping ability. I want to say that Newcastle will pull off a football shock." Newcastle United are due to play Benfica in the first leg of the tie in Portugal on Thursday with the return leg at St James Park next week. The Portuguese club will be seen as favourites to progress to the semi finals in a competition in which sides from Portugal have done well in over the past few years. Newcastle United defeated Russian big spenders Anzhi Makhachkala to progress to the quarter finals after beating FC Metalist Kharkiv in the previous round. If they are to get to the semi final they may face Premier League opposition with Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur also remaining in the competition. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruno Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Shearer 9 (don't know his nickname in this forum) found a member of serbenfiquista.com in Faro, when checking in to the hotel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Shearer 9 (don't know his nickname in this forum) found a member of serbenfiquista.com in Faro, when checking in to the hotel That would be me, was crazy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Just wish we were able to field our strongest 11 ..... sometime, anytime, just once would be nice, :'( Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NcToon Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Is there any consensus emerging about where people are going to be drinking before the game tomorrow? Any particular bars in Barrio Alto that would be a good venue? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Rossio Square pre game and Bairro Alto post game seems to be the concensus. Any advice from Benficans? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruno Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Rossio Square pre game and Bairro Alto post game seems to be the concensus. Any advice from Benficans? Not really, you guys seem to be well informed. The beer is stronger and cheaper as you may know by now. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/benfica-vs-newcastle-united-travel-advice Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 3 large beers and some cashews last night was €5!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuyP Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Rossio Square pre game and Bairro Alto post game seems to be the concensus. Any advice from Benficans? Not really, you guys seem to be well informed. The beer is stronger and cheaper as you may know by now. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/benfica-vs-newcastle-united-travel-advice Im trying to google map this so i can plan metro stops etc. Which stops would you use for both Rossio Square and Bairro Alto? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruno Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Rossio Square pre game and Bairro Alto post game seems to be the concensus. Any advice from Benficans? Not really, you guys seem to be well informed. The beer is stronger and cheaper as you may know by now. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/benfica-vs-newcastle-united-travel-advice Im trying to google map this so i can plan metro stops etc. Which stops would you use for both Rossio Square and Bairro Alto? Where are you coming from? Which station? Bairro Alto - Baixa-Chiado station (googled this one) Rossio Square - Rossio station You can use this to plan it / see the itinerary http://www.metrolisboa.pt/eng/ You can see where you have to change metro (if necessary), color of the lines, etc. It's really easy, I use it on a regular basis to go to college when trains aren't available. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuyP Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Rossio Square pre game and Bairro Alto post game seems to be the concensus. Any advice from Benficans? Not really, you guys seem to be well informed. The beer is stronger and cheaper as you may know by now. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/benfica-vs-newcastle-united-travel-advice Im trying to google map this so i can plan metro stops etc. Which stops would you use for both Rossio Square and Bairro Alto? Where are you coming from? Which station? Bairro Alto - Baixa-Chiado station (googled this one) Rossio Square - Rossio station You can use this to plan it / see the itinerary http://www.metrolisboa.pt/eng/ You can see where you have to change metro (if necessary), color of the lines, etc. It's really easy, I use it on a regular basis to go to college when trains aren't available. The airport. I get in about 4pm, and leave 7am the next day. Cheers for the help. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 First pint in Lisbon at last. Quite warm here. Lovely looking city. Hotel porter a benfica and nufc fan.. Everybody dead friendly. Are you allowed to piss away from the toilet though? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCONA Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 This time tomorrow will be just arriving in Lisbon. EXCITED. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Recrutazer0 Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Rossio Square pre game and Bairro Alto post game seems to be the concensus. Any advice from Benficans? Not really, you guys seem to be well informed. The beer is stronger and cheaper as you may know by now. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/benfica-vs-newcastle-united-travel-advice "No urinating in public. It’s illegal. If you need to use the toilet, walk in to one of the many cafés or fast-food restaurants. This is acceptable practice given that public toilets are few and far between. Portuguese beer is stronger (and cheaper) than the beer at home so make allowance for this." ;D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruno Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Newcastle United FC @NUFCOfficial The #NUFC fans will be in the top tier of this stand at the magnificent Estadio da Luz on Thursday night Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 It's going to suck when we aren't in Europe next season. Unless we win it of course .... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 It's going to suck when we aren't in Europe next season. Unless we win it of course .... Swansea in Europe with Laudrup though. / Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robm Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Worst song of the night. He's magic you know Always gets the Baileys from next door after the barman had to go out for another bottle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Apologies to anyone from Lisbon but it's the biggest shithole of all the European trips this season. Edit: Kharkiv was much better. You can't apologise then insult their city anyway, man! It's like saying "No offence, but >something purposefully and directly offensive<" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest L0W Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Apologies to anyone from Lisbon but it's the biggest shithole of all the European trips this season. Edit: Kharkiv was much better. May i ask you why? Because i never heard any tourist saying he had a bad time in Lisbon or Portugal for all that matters. But i guess you can't please everyone. About the game: Salvio is out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Zaius Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Whats the atmosphere like over there anyone? Plenty of geordies kicking about? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattypnufc Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 He's wrong anyhow. It's fucking mint. Hungover to fuck but it's match day. Only got in from the docks area four hours ago. Also, there's loads of pushers trying to peddle coke and weed. Don't bother if you are that way inclined, it's all a rip off and just legal herbs and shite. If you are stopping tonight, head to Barrio Alto then if your still going down to the docks (about €6 taxi away). Beer is good, locals are friendly but watch your wallets as you can tell the dodgies a mile off. If you want a cheap prozzie, head to Rossio round the side streets. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roger Kint Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Whats the atmosphere like over there anyone? Plenty of geordies kicking about? Based on Paullys and others FB yesterday there is loads there already. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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