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Two seats available on the WESTA bus to Brussels. Depart Sunday night from Glasgow, back late Wednesday night. Arrange own accommodation for Mon & Tues. Cost £89 For further info email. jimbrown.scot@outlook.com

It was our pleasure. i was in the courier seat of bus 5 on the way back....interesting journey 😳 mind you we were back in Bologna pretty swiftly Jim .

ASTANA bus allocation, map and photos of departure location have been emailed today, to the lead booker of any groups or to individuals reserving single spaces. There are TEN buses with approx. 500 passengers. Bookings accepted until Friday 15 March.only at. atac.astana@outlook.com As well as inboxes - check spam / junk folders in case it landed there. Jim Brown WESTA on behalf of ATAC

Approx 500 seats reserved on buses, bookings being accepted until Friday 15 March.

The five WESTA buses are full.

Done, very limited seats remain available

With a growing waiting list for seats, the WESTA Committee has agreed today to provide coach number FIVE for the San Marino game from BOLOGNA Those already on the waiting list have been emailed - approx. 20 seats are available (at time of posting) West of Scotland Tartan Army San Marino –v- Scotland Sunday 24 March 2019 WESTA are pleased to advise of match transfer arrangements for the above game from BOLOGNA. We have arranged FIVE coaches to depart BOLOGNA at 1000 hrs on match day for the journey to San Marino, journey time one and half to two hours. Specific departure location will be circulated at a later date. We will initially travel to San Marin Town The coaches will park in the San Marino official coach park and those who wish to visit the Old Town / Castle at the top should take the elevator or local shuttle. After our visit, approx. 3-4 hours, we will drive down to Serraville for the game. Parking for the match etc. will be advised on the day. The return fare is £15 This is a couple of pounds over the actual cost, we are allowing for any eventuality and as always any surplus monies will be added to the WESTA charity pot. The match kick off is at 1800 hrs local time – we will return to BOLOGNA directly after the match. To Book seats email jimbrown.scot@outlook.com

With a growing waiting list for seats, the WESTA Committee has agreed today to provide coach number FIVE for the San Marino game from BOLOGNA Those already on the waiting list have been emailed - approx. 20 seats are available (at time of posting) West of Scotland Tartan Army San Marino –v- Scotland Sunday 24 March 2019 WESTA are pleased to advise of match transfer arrangements for the above game from BOLOGNA. We have arranged FIVE coaches to depart BOLOGNA at 1000 hrs on match day for the journey to San Marino, journey time one and half to two hours. Specific departure location will be circulated at a later date. We will initially travel to San Marin Town The coaches will park in the San Marino official coach park and those who wish to visit the Old Town / Castle at the top should take the elevator or local shuttle. After our visit, approx. 3-4 hours, we will drive down to Serraville for the game. Parking for the match etc. will be advised on the day. The return fare is £15 This is a couple of pounds over the actual cost, we are allowing for any eventuality and as always any surplus monies will be added to the WESTA charity pot. The match kick off is at 1800 hrs local time – we will return to BOLOGNA directly after the match. To Book seats email jimbrown.scot@outlook.com

With a growing waiting list for seats, the WESTA Committee has agreed today to provide coach number FIVE for the San Marino game from BOLOGNA Those already on the waiting list have been emailed - approx. 20 seats are available (at time of posting) West of Scotland Tartan Army San Marino –v- Scotland Sunday 24 March 2019 WESTA are pleased to advise of match transfer arrangements for the above game from BOLOGNA. We have arranged FIVE coaches to depart BOLOGNA at 1000 hrs on match day for the journey to San Marino, journey time one and half to two hours. Specific departure location will be circulated at a later date. We will initially travel to San Marin Town The coaches will park in the San Marino official coach park and those who wish to visit the Old Town / Castle at the top should take the elevator or local shuttle. After our visit, approx. 3-4 hours, we will drive down to Serraville for the game. Parking for the match etc. will be advised on the day. The return fare is £15 This is a couple of pounds over the actual cost, we are allowing for any eventuality and as always any surplus monies will be added to the WESTA charity pot. The match kick off is at 1800 hrs local time – we will return to BOLOGNA directly after the match. To Book seats email jimbrown.scot@outlook.com

WESTA have four buses from Bologna to the match, all full. However, there is a waiting list if enough are on the list we will consider a fifth bus. Email. jimbrown.scot@outlook.com. to join the list.

WESTA have four buses from Bologna to the match, all full. However, there is a waiting list if enough are on the list we will consider a fifth bus. Email. jimbrown.scot@outlook.com. to join the list.

Three coaches now FULL A waiting list has been started

SAN MARINO - WESTA coaches from Bologna. WESTA have a very limited number of spaces on their third coach from Bologna for the game. Departing Bologna at 1000hrs allowing plenty of time to enjoy San Marino and returning back to Bologna after the match. Cost £15 - with any surplus being added to the WESTA charity pot, beneficiaries inc the Tartan Army Sunshine Appeal Seats may only be reserved by emailing jimbrown.scot@outlook.com Further info will be emailed to those looking for spaces - please note seats are limited and we apologise if we cannot accommodate all requests.

SAN MARINO - WESTA coaches from Bologna. WESTA have a very limited number of spaces on their third coach from Bologna for the game. Departing Bologna at 1000hrs allowing plenty of time to enjoy San Marino and returning back to Bologna after the match. Cost £15 - with any surplus being added to the WESTA charity pot, beneficiaries inc the Tartan Army Sunshine Appeal Seats may only be reserved by emailing jimbrown.scot@outlook.com Further info will be emailed to those looking for spaces - please note seats are limited and we apologise if we cannot accommodate all requests.

I have often believed that the 'away ' support moved in cycles. if the major tournaments Italy, France etc are placed to one side, as they will always attract numbers ( if the younger posters don't know - they do - your time will come ). looking at the away support over the years, I have found that large numbers of younger folk are attracted and enjoy it, will go regular for a number of years and then reduce in numbers as they get married / partner up / have children. Their obligations change, time constraints, money is a factor etc a number of years later they come back and enjoy it. This will have an impact on the way the STC / SSC numbering is driven up. Of course, there are many who are constants but the 'churn' within the SSC is high. In the absence of major tournament qualification many will question the value and benefit relationship if they are not travelling following the team. The SSC has been 'fortunate' in recent times that a couple of 'appealing' matches are there to validate membership at renewal time or encourage new membership for those younger folk starting out on the cycle. At Wembley for example I saw far more 'younger fans' than I have seen at an away game since, well, probably the last time we played them.

Malta – Scottish Supporters Bus Parking Those fans who were in Malta for the Italy game will know that there were some issues with parking at the Stadium. Recognising this ATAC have been liaising with the SFA security officer on parking for Scottish supporters buses. Only official coaches – Team, SFA officials and Media will park in official car park at the stadium. Other coaches will be routed to park adjacent to the National Park a short walk from the stadium. ( we hope to circulate a map on Thursday following a security meeting). However, ALL persons arranging travel by coach or mini bus for Scottish fans should contact their bus or tour operator with the request that they contact the Maltese FA who will issue them with a PASS and specific instructions on where they should park. The Maltese FA would prefer to have the requests by Thursday. If you know of anyone organising transport please pass this message to them. Parking is very restricted in the vicinity of the stadium, it will be dark when leaving the stadium and the area is very poorly lit, therefore it is requested that all organisers and convenors accept the assistance of the Maltese FA and follow the instructions of officials and local police around the stadium. ATAC Association of Tartan Army Clubs

Malta – Scottish Supporters Bus Parking Those fans who were in Malta for the Italy game will know that there were some issues with parking at the Stadium. Recognising this ATAC have been liaising with the SFA security officer on parking for Scottish supporters buses. Only official coaches – Team, SFA officials and Media will park in official car park at the stadium. Other coaches will be routed to park adjacent to the National Park a short walk from the stadium. ( we hope to circulate a map on Thursday following a security meeting). However, ALL persons arranging travel by coach or mini bus for Scottish fans should contact their bus or tour operator with the request that they contact the Maltese FA who will issue them with a PASS and specific instructions on where they should park. The Maltese FA would prefer to have the requests by Thursday. If you know of anyone organising transport please pass this message to them. Parking is very restricted in the vicinity of the stadium, it will be dark when leaving the stadium and the area is very poorly lit, therefore it is requested that all organisers and convenors accept the assistance of the Maltese FA and follow the instructions of officials and local police around the stadium. ATAC Association of Tartan Army Clubs

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Great turnout last night.....the new WESTA flags went down well.

Good shout, outstanding player - regardless of who he plays for he is a standout

Feel free to PM any time handsome - my Village People tribute band is ageing a bit......

I am not a prolific poster by any measure, but I am on the board fairly regularly- at least viewing, usually in Travel or TA Specific. I believe the board is like the support in general, folk come and go, it's actually amazing if I think back say 10 years and then five years and compare to present day- the number of folk who were regulars home and away, who are no longer seen at games. There will be a host of reasons for this. There are of course many who are constants, there are many like me who go back 30+ years. Folk give up, get fed up, come back, go away, come back, use other forms of social media, see the same arguments come up, see the same opposition come up, moan, greet, laugh, p!ss off, come back, go away...it's just the way it is. I have had a drink with many on here, would have a drink with all , might only be the one mind

Have a look at the ATAC / SFA meetings notes posted elsewhere on the Tamb

I strongly recommend a visit to the museum and also the tour. It is a fascinating morning / afternoon for any Scottush football fan at club or international level. There can be a lot of reading, both within the displays and on the boards that are positioned throughout. The tour obviously includes the dressing rooms and pitch side, but the under south stand roadway can be a surprise to some. If you can , ask your guide go show you the auditorium, not always possible, but it's a great example of why the stadium achieved five star status. The Hampden cafe is just along from the museum, inside, anyone can visit and there is a lot of photos and info on the walls. Enter Hampden through the main doors ( always a thrill ) tell reception you are going to the cafe, walk to the left, down the stairs, follow the signs, it's a Costa, however I believe the prices are lower than the High St, if not , I always find them very reasonable, depending on the time of day you will always find something to eat, sandwiches, soup, cakes etc. you can always ask for a pass out from the museum to break it up a bit, the museum is not huge, but as stated earlier there can be a lot of reading. The staff in the museum are superb and very accommodating. Don't forget your camera! Broon.