wanderer Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Gibraltar in Faro on the Monday the 3rd of June and Finland at Hampden on the Friday night according to the Times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Looking at flights to Faro just now, not much in the way of cheap flights. Might need to sit this one out given what else is on in June! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiScotsman Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Was hoping the home friendly would be a Saturday instead of a Friday. I’m fast running out of holidays and that’s not even including the Nations League fixtures to be determined later this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanderer Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Gibraltar (Faro) and Finland at home confirmed. Quick look at flights to Faro and South-Western Spain from Scotland, and all wrong side of £250.... not something wanting to do just over a week before going out to spend at least 10 days in Germany. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryWood34 Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Very similar to everyone else on here - be giving Faro a miss due to money / holidays. I’ll be sensible and just drive to the Finland game - in and out. When do we need to renew SSC memberships? Any guesses. That’s another £50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanderer Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 1 minute ago, GaryWood34 said: When do we need to renew SSC memberships? Any guesses. That’s another £50 December 2024/January 2025..... your current membership takes you to the end of this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryWood34 Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Just now, wanderer said: December 2024/January 2025..... your current membership takes you to the end of this year. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiScotsman Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 (edited) 3 minutes ago, wanderer said: December 2024/January 2025..... your current membership takes you to the end of this year. Good to know, cheers! I take it will it be the same seat you had for the Euro qualifiers & England friendly or will we be getting to choose new seats for both the NI & Finland friendlies as well as the NL fixtures once announced? Edited January 23 by DesiScotsman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolhibby Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Not doing it for me. No way I could swing the away game so close to the Euros. Especially with the leave situation. Why is the Finland game not on the Saturday? Friday night a terrible decision. Also, other than being some warm weather training, not sure what we get from playing Gibraltar. J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanderer Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 5 minutes ago, Bristolhibby said: Not doing it for me. No way I could swing the away game so close to the Euros. Especially with the leave situation. Why is the Finland game not on the Saturday? Friday night a terrible decision. Also, other than being some warm weather training, not sure what we get from playing Gibraltar. J I suspect we were probably holding out for a game like the Netherlands one in Faro before Euro 2020, and Gibraltar probably best we could get Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlfieMoon Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Gibraltar game should be the confidence builder as part of the warm weather camp. Finland game will be a good step up from that for a home send off match. As for it being Friday - I think we need to trust/hope Clark is having the ultimate sign off on schedule based on what suits the players. I’m fine with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stockholm 1980 Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 English Schools Half Term, flight prices very high Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 28 minutes ago, AlfieMoon said: Gibraltar game should be the confidence builder as part of the warm weather camp. Finland game will be a good step up from that for a home send off match. As for it being Friday - I think we need to trust/hope Clark is having the ultimate sign off on schedule based on what suits the players. I’m fine with that. Exactly this. Warm weather camp with shooting practice at the end, with a stronger test at home few days later in front of a sell out crowd. Looked at the flights this morning, not totally ruling it out but will be waiting to see if Killie get into Europe before booking anything. Can't see us taking many less than a fortnight before Germany. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich NATA Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Have Gibraltar still not built a stadium? They've had years. A return to the out of town Estadio Algarve? Pity it's not the Farense stadium, which is about a 10 minute walk from Faro centre/marina. Monday and Friday? A minimum of 3 days holiday when it could have been 1. So much to cram in this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanderer Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 15 minutes ago, Rich NATA said: Have Gibraltar still not built a stadium? They've had years. They have had major issues with funding of it after COVID. Land is hard enough to get on the Rock, and they have had 2 sites in mind, then settled on upgrading the stadium thats basically on the runway at the airport. Work was suppose to start just before COVID to upgrade it, but then work halted, and been no movement since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macwomble Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 5 hours ago, DesiScotsman said: Was hoping the home friendly would be a Saturday instead of a Friday. I’m fast running out of holidays and that’s not even including the Nations League fixtures to be determined later this year. Although staying locally always look for a wee overnight in Glasgow as part of a home game! Unfortunately must be quite a few other things ongoing that night in the area as being quoted minimum of £150 and much much higher per 2 person room for one night. Shame for those that do need to travel from further afield! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clootie Dumpling Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Looking to factor in a weekend of Golf and the Gibraltar game, flights not looking to bad from down Sarf here at the min. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stocky Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 We flew to Faro on way to Seville - Prestwick- Faro was £19. Sitting at around £150 just now .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesaint Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 6 hours ago, Squirrelhumper said: Looking at flights to Faro just now, not much in the way of cheap flights. Might need to sit this one out given what else is on in June! Because of the euros and all that entails regarding money and time etc wasn't even going to go to Amsterdam. Eventually decided to go but this one in Faro is just a step too far and way too close to a minimum 12 days in Germany. Would be surprised if we took many more than 750 to 1000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 3 minutes ago, thesaint said: Because of the euros and all that entails regarding money and time etc wasn't even going to go to Amsterdam. Eventually decided to go but this one in Faro is just a step too far and way too close to a minimum 12 days in Germany. Would be surprised if we took many more than 750 to 1000. Aye, i'll be flying back out to Germany if we make it out the groups, so probably wise to keep money for that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesaint Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 25 minutes ago, Squirrelhumper said: Aye, i'll be flying back out to Germany if we make it out the groups, so probably wise to keep money for that! That's my plan as well. So Faro is a definate no go for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romanticscot Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 So that's four friendlies pre-tournament - 2 in March and 2 in June so if any new faces are to show March is the time to do it. I would like Shankland to be given more minutes, Hardie called up and/or Tommy Conway. I also want to get over the drama that will come with Ryan Fraser so let's get that out the way, as IMO he should definitely be back in the squad. Dominic Hyam and Josh Doig also in there. I can't escape Ryan Gauld, call him up and give him a chance. If it were me in charge, the squad for the March games would be 26 players at least, anything less is a missed opportunity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan cake Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 31 minutes ago, romanticscot said: So that's four friendlies pre-tournament - 2 in March and 2 in June so if any new faces are to show March is the time to do it. I would like Shankland to be given more minutes, Hardie called up and/or Tommy Conway. I also want to get over the drama that will come with Ryan Fraser so let's get that out the way, as IMO he should definitely be back in the squad. Dominic Hyam and Josh Doig also in there. I can't escape Ryan Gauld, call him up and give him a chance. If it were me in charge, the squad for the March games would be 26 players at least, anything less is a missed opportunity. If Shankenstein goes to Ibrox the press will want him as first choice up front , Ryan Gauld 😆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Light Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 5 hours ago, DesiScotsman said: Good to know, cheers! I take it will it be the same seat you had for the Euro qualifiers & England friendly or will we be getting to choose new seats for both the NI & Finland friendlies as well as the NL fixtures once announced? In the past it has tended to be a new package means a new seat. I would imagine the SFA will do a 5-game package covering N Ireland, Finland plus the 3 Autumn Nation League games with details out in February after the NL draw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stocky Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 35 minutes ago, Northern Light said: In the past it has tended to be a new package means a new seat. I would imagine the SFA will do a 5-game package covering N Ireland, Finland plus the 3 Autumn Nation League games with details out in February after the NL draw I agree with this. 👍👍🏴 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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