Villa Former Players Association Bulgarian football & golf tour.

[dave.woodhall]

Apologies for the length of this post and if it's been formatted wrongly.

BULGARIA TOUR 2013
24th-28th May
Football & Golf Fundraising Events
In support of Charity Fund for the Children of Bulgaria’
Selected by the Minister of Health, Bulgaria

FOOTBALL SQUAD (provisional)                                                                         
GOALKEEPERS
1. DAVID JAMES
2. DALE BELFORD *
DEFENDERS
3. GA RY CHARLES
4. ALAN WRIGHT *
5. MARTIN LAURSEN
6. BRYAN SMALL
7. RICCARDO SCIIMECA
8. DAVID NORTON *
MIDFIELD
9. LEE HENDRIE *
10. MARK DRAPER *
11. GAVIN MCCANN *
12. MARK KINSELLA *
13. STEVE HODGE *
14. TOMMY JOHNSON *
15. GARETH FARRELLY *
FORWARDS
16. STAN COLLYMORE *
17. TONY DALEY *
18. MARK BURKE *
19. SIMON STAINROD *
20. MARK WALTERS *

Golfers include the above plus Peter McParland, Ray Graydon and Chris Nicholl.

THE SCHEDULE
FRIDAY 24TH MAY 2013 – BIRMINGHAM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO SOFIA AIRPORT
The Aston Villa FPA party will fly to and from Sofia, the capital city of Bulgaria, by private charter jet with Bulgaria Air, the national airline.
• Car parking and private check-in will be at the old Elmdon site at Birmingham International Airport
• Complimentary VIP hospitality including drinks and snacks will be provided in an executive lounge
• Private check-in security
• Baggage and oversize baggage, e.g. golf clubs, carried at no extra charge
• Complimentary in-flight drinks and light meal
Check-in – 16.30 to 17.30 latest Flight departs – 18.10
Flight time – 2hrs 45mins Arrives Sofia – 22.55 local time (GMT +2)
• Private coach transfer to Pravets Hotel Spa, Golf & Casino Resort
• Check-in at Pravets Hotel Spa, Golf & Casino Resort
• Buffet dinner in the hotel restaurant (informal dress)
SATURDAY 25TH MAY
• 07.00-10.00 – breakfast in hotel restaurant
• 11.15 – private coach transfer to Sofia
• 12.00 – Garden Reception hosted by Mr Jonathan Allen, UK Ambassador at his Sofia residence
• 13.45 – private coach transfer to Vasil Levski National Stadium in Sofia, venue for football match
• 15.00 – Aston Villa Old Stars vs. Bulgaria Legends X1 -including members of the 1994 World Cup semi-finalists & Prime Minister
• Match is being screened live on Bulgaria National Television
• 18.45 – Gala Dinner for both teams, Prime Minister, Government Ministers and others at The Military Club in Sofia
• 21.45 – live screening of European Champions League Final from Wembley Stadium (optional)
• 24.00 – private coach transfer to Pravets Hotel
SUNDAY 26TH MAY
• 07.00-10.00 – breakfast in hotel restaurant
• Non golfers – free day (including lunch in hotel 12.00-14.30)
• 09.30-12.00 – golfers registration at golf clubhouse (subject to tee time)
• 11.00-13.00 – two-tee start (1st & 10th) of first 18 holes of 36-holes golf tournament
• 16.00-19.00 – relax in golf clubhouse or hotel
• 19.00-22.00 –dinner at leisure in hotel
MONDAY 27TH MAY
• 07.00-10.00 – breakfast in hotel restaurant
• Non golfers – free day (including lunch in hotel 11.30-14.30)
• 09.30-12.00 – golfers registration at golf clubhouse (subject to tee time)
• 11.00-13.00 – two-tee start (1st & 10th) of final 18 holes of 36-holes golf tournament
• 16.00-19.00 – relax in golf clubhouse or hotel
• 20.00-23.00 – Golf Awards Dinner in hotel (informal dress)
TUESDAY 28TH MAY
• 07.00-10.00 – breakfast in hotel restaurant
• 13.15 – depart hotel by private coach to Sofia Airport
• 14.30 – VIP check-in with Bulgaria Air
• 15.35 – depart Sofia airport by private charter jet
• 16.50 – arrive Birmingham International Airport (local time)

GOLFERS (male or female)
£695 per person
Cost includes all the following –
• Private parking at Birmingham airport
• Private pre-flight hospitality at Birmingham airport
• Dedicated VIP check-in service at both airports
• All baggage including golf clubs carriage
• Direct return ‘Private Charter’ flights from Birmingham to Sofia
• Complimentary in-flight drinks on both outbound and inbound flights
• Complimentary in-flight meals on both outbound and inbound flights
• All coach transfers
• 4 nights breakfast, lunch & dinner in the superior
four-stars hotel including buffet dinner on arrival
• Full concierge luggage service at check-in & checkout at the hotel
• Complimentary fruit bowl and wine in each room on arrival
• Private ‘Garden Reception’ at the UK Ambassadors residence in Sofia
• VIP seating at the football match in the National Stadium
• Post-match Gala Dinner including wine and after dinner liquor
• Golf green fees for 36 holes at the RIU Pravets Golf Club (PGA championship standard course)
• Exclusive ‘Aston Villa FPA’ polo shirts x 2
• Post-golf presentation dinner at the hotel

NON-GOLFERS
(wives, guests, partners welcome)
£595 per person
Cost includes all the following –
• Private parking at Birmingham airport
• Private pre-flight hospitality at Birmingham airport
• Dedicated VIP check-in service at both airports
• All baggage including golf clubs carriage
• Direct return ‘Private Charter’ flights from Birmingham to Sofia
• Complimentary in-flight drinks on both outbound and inbound flights
• Complimentary in-flight meals on both outbound and inbound flights
• All coach transfers
• 4 nights breakfast, lunch & dinner in the superior four-stars hotel including buffet dinner on arrival
• Full concierge luggage service on check-in & checkout at the hotel
• Complimentary fruit bowl and wine in each room on arrival
• Private ‘Garden Reception’ at the UK Ambassadors residence in Sofia
• VIP seating at the football match in the National Stadium
• Post-match Gala Dinner including wine and after dinner liquor
 • Exclusive ‘Aston Villa FPA’ polo shirts x 2
• Post-golf presentation dinner at the hotel 24th-28th

To book your place(s) on this unique tour, please contact the Aston Villa FPA now:
Email: neil@avfpa.co.uk
Tel: 0121 608 0088
Mob: 07968 872776

* Indicates former players that have already confirmed their participation as of 15th Feb 2013, however, none of then will receive any payment for being part of thisfundraising tour, therefore all players will appear subject to their availability at the time and replacement players may be included.

[Chipsticks]

What's with the ( * ) next to certain players names?

[dave.woodhall]

What's with the ( * ) next to certain players names?

Sorted.

[FatSam]

• 15.00 – Aston Villa Old Stars vs. Bulgaria Legends X1 -including members of the 1994 World Cup semi-finalists & Prime Minister

Was probably correct when it was written, but should now read former Prime Minister.

[andrew08]

You should have put ** against squad number 13 and let people fill in the rest !

[Salsa Party Animal]

Why Steve Hodge is on the list ? Just asking who idea to ask him

[dave.woodhall]

Why Steve Hodge is on the list ? Just asking who idea to ask him

He's giving up four days of his time for a charity event so however loathsome he is, you can't knock him for it.

[eastie]

Why Steve Hodge is on the list ? Just asking who idea to ask him

Credit where due Michael, its for a good cause .

[stuart r]

Why Steve Hodge is on the list ? Just asking who idea to ask him

He's giving up four days of his time for a charity event so however loathsome he is, you can't knock him for it.

Indeed, you can't knock him for giving up his time for a 4 day, free golf holiday. Little does he know though, the 'nearest to the pin' competition is being replaced by a 'nearest to the judas' competition. I'm sure he won't mind, its for charity. Everything is ok, cos its for charity.

[Salsa Party Animal]

So what did he do to be hated, is this because he want to leave the club without trying. (Like Dwight Yorke) and credit to him for doing his bit for charity.

[eastie]

So what did he do to be hated, is this because he want to leave the club without trying. (Like Dwight Yorke) and credit to him for doing his bit for charity.

Were you at the Norwich home game back in 1986 Michael? The  vitriol shown towards him that day was something not to be forgot , especially when he gave that goal away with a back pass.

[Damo70]

As much as it goes against the grain to credit Hodge, not only is he doing this for a good cause but I would guess that along with David James he would be the biggest name to fans in Bulgaria. Although if it is a team event he may well want to swap teams at some point on the trip.

[Salsa Party Animal]

So what did he do to be hated, is this because he want to leave the club without trying. (Like Dwight Yorke) and credit to him for doing his bit for charity.

Were you at the Norwich home game back in 1986 Michael? The  vitriol shown towards him that day was something not to be forgot , especially when he gave that goal away with a back pass.

No as I was in boarding school.

[saunders_heroes]

As much as it goes against the grain to credit Hodge, not only is he doing this for a good cause but I would guess that along with David James he would be the biggest name to fans in Bulgaria. Although if it is a team event he may well want to swap teams at some point on the trip.

I'd say they'd have never heard of him. Why do you think he would be well known?

[Dave Clark Five]

Maybe we should wait to see if Hodge actually turns up for the event first.