Elma Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 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.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 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. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 I hope the draw is: Newcastle vs Basel Chelsea vs Spurs Benfica vs Rubin Fenerbache vs Lazio Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 In terms of preference, I'd go: Basel Fenerbache Rubin Kazan Lazio Chelsea Tottenham Benfica Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elma Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 In terms of preference, I'd go: Basel Fenerbache Rubin Kazan Lazio Chelsea Tottenham Benfica Agree completely.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 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. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Istanbul is the best city I've ever been to. Shame about the closed doors thing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elma Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 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. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 For the sake of our travelling fans, I really hope we don't get Kazan, surely we've had enough of travels to the east after Ukraine and Russia. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 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. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elma Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 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. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 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. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 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. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elma Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 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. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leazes.ender Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 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 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 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. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicago_shearer Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Going out to Spurs or Chelsea would be disappointing as well as boring at this stage of the competition. First choice Basel obviously, but at least Benfica or Lazio would be an interesting tie. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtype Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Would be good to get Basel. They have a Korean player so both ties would be on TV here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 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. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack j Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Benfica or Basel hopefully, both be class trips Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtype Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 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? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Can see us getting Spurs or Chelsea for some reason. Neither of whom I'd feel confident in us beating. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiemag Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 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. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Newcastle have kept four successive clean sheets in Europe for the first time since the 1969-70 Fairs Cup Source: Opta Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_Taylor Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Anyone but the English clubs please. In face lets have Spurs vs Chelsea Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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