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I'll take Basel or Fener. Think we could beat either over two legs and I'm regularly in Istanbul anyway so would definitely combine a trip there. Some people think it's a dodgy place to go but it's not really...reasonably temperate this time of year too at around 15C and much better then a trip to Russia. Wouldn't want either of the English sides and think we could struggle against Benfica or Lazio. Let them take each other down and then face one of them in the semis if we get through....

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Here is my draw prediction.

 

Chelsea      v Lazio

Tottenham  v Fenerbache

Benfica        v Rubin Kazan

Basel          v Newcastle

 

Make of it as you like.

 

If somehow we won this competition I have a mint song we can sing.

 

We went to Amsterdam, we went to Amsterdam,

We went to Amsterdam, smoked a joint, shag a whore,

and all we got was this Cup.

 

- Stifler, 2013.

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I'll take Basel or Fener. Think we could beat either over two legs and I'm regularly in Istanbul anyway so would definitely combine a trip there. Some people think it's a dodgy place to go but it's not really...reasonably temperate this time of year too at around 15C and much better then a trip to Russia. Wouldn't want either of the English sides and think we could struggle against Benfica or Lazio. Let them take each other down and then face one of them in the semis if we get through....

 

Except if we draw Fenerbahce it would be played behind closed doors.

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I'll take Basel or Fener. Think we could beat either over two legs and I'm regularly in Istanbul anyway so would definitely combine a trip there. Some people think it's a dodgy place to go but it's not really...reasonably temperate this time of year too at around 15C and much better then a trip to Russia. Wouldn't want either of the English sides and think we could struggle against Benfica or Lazio. Let them take each other down and then face one of them in the semis if we get through....

 

 

 

Except if we draw Fenerbahce it would be played behind closed doors.

 

I thought that was only a one match ban for fans which would now have been served? Lazio was two? Might be wrong mind...even better if that's true.

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I'll take Basel or Fener. Think we could beat either over two legs and I'm regularly in Istanbul anyway so would definitely combine a trip there. Some people think it's a dodgy place to go but it's not really...reasonably temperate this time of year too at around 15C and much better then a trip to Russia. Wouldn't want either of the English sides and think we could struggle against Benfica or Lazio. Let them take each other down and then face one of them in the semis if we get through....

 

 

 

Except if we draw Fenerbahce it would be played behind closed doors.

 

I thought that was only a one match ban for fans which would now have been served? Lazio was two? Might be wrong mind...even better if that's true.

 

Both were 2 games.

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Istanbul is the best city I've ever been to. Shame about the closed doors thing.

 

I love it and will probably move there in the next couple of years. Would recommend the trip to anyone if we happen to draw Fener. Jump on flights early and you can get Easyjet or Pegasus for under £100 too. Fantastic city and changing so fast...very wealthy and dynamic now but still so atmospheric. Just hope the religious government don't screw it up.

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I'll take Basel or Fener. Think we could beat either over two legs and I'm regularly in Istanbul anyway so would definitely combine a trip there. Some people think it's a dodgy place to go but it's not really...reasonably temperate this time of year too at around 15C and much better then a trip to Russia. Wouldn't want either of the English sides and think we could struggle against Benfica or Lazio. Let them take each other down and then face one of them in the semis if we get through....

 

 

 

Except if we draw Fenerbahce it would be played behind closed doors.

 

I thought that was only a one match ban for fans which would now have been served? Lazio was two? Might be wrong mind...even better if that's true.

 

Both were 2 games.

So if Lazio and Fenerbahce draw each other then no fans will attend either game.  :lol:
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Istanbul is the best city I've ever been to. Shame about the closed doors thing.

 

I love it and will probably move there in the next couple of years. Would recommend the trip to anyone if we happen to draw Fener. Jump on flights early and you can get Easyjet or Pegasus for under £100 too. Fantastic city and changing so fast...very wealthy and dynamic now but still so atmospheric. Just hope the religious government don't screw it up.

 

How expensive is it to live in a decent part of the city? Any idea? I had the best time ever there, absolutely loved it.

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Istanbul is the best city I've ever been to. Shame about the closed doors thing.

 

I love it and will probably move there in the next couple of years. Would recommend the trip to anyone if we happen to draw Fener. Jump on flights early and you can get Easyjet or Pegasus for under £100 too. Fantastic city and changing so fast...very wealthy and dynamic now but still so atmospheric. Just hope the religious government don't screw it up.

 

How expensive is it to live in a decent part of the city? Any idea? I had the best time ever there, absolutely loved it.

 

It's really gone up. As a point of reference, a mate bought a whole building in Taksim (noisy but central) for around £30,000 in 2006. It's now comfortably worth £300,000. I have a three bed flat on the edge of Nisantasi which is a very decent central area, and it rents for around 1700 Lira a month, which is £600-£650. However, it really should rent for a lot more. I rent it cheap as the bathroom and kitchen haven't been changed since the 70's and the tenant agreed to renovate at their cost...plus she is super reliable and pays the rent on time. Probably looking at £800-£1000 a month for something decent, more for a Bosphorus view. You might get cheaper on the Asian side in Moda or Fenerbahce. The great thing is that although new builds can go for well over £1million, the older properties aren't so popular now due to earthquake risk and a new government policy. There's still value there.

 

A mate of mine rents flats to tourists starting at about £50 a night. http://www.istanbulsweethome.com I'll be trying to book one of those if we draw Fener. PM me if you want extra info on areas and websites for property etc.

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I'll take Basel or Fener. Think we could beat either over two legs and I'm regularly in Istanbul anyway so would definitely combine a trip there. Some people think it's a dodgy place to go but it's not really...reasonably temperate this time of year too at around 15C and much better then a trip to Russia. Wouldn't want either of the English sides and think we could struggle against Benfica or Lazio. Let them take each other down and then face one of them in the semis if we get through....

 

 

 

Except if we draw Fenerbahce it would be played behind closed doors.

 

I thought that was only a one match ban for fans which would now have been served? Lazio was two? Might be wrong mind...even better if that's true.

 

I still think that this read that they had a one match sanction (last night), unlike Lazio who had last night and another.

http://www.uefa.com/uefa/footballfirst/matchorganisation/disciplinary/news/newsid=1925336.html

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Based on very little other than a hunch I reckon we'll get Kazan. I really hope we get Basel though, probably the best draw we could wish for.

 

Well, we're 2-0 against the Slavs so far.

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How hard would it be to get a ticket for the finals? I'm sure me getting one off the club would be out of the question, but surely there are plenty of "neutral" tickets going around?

 

I had a look at tickets for the final. Tickets to international fans went on sale between jan and feb. what a load of rubbish that is! Still if we make the final. I'm going to amsterdam.

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