Istanbul travel and ticket information

[olaftab]

There was nothing else to choose other than the category and absolutely no idea which end or where in the ground except that it was in Villa fan section.

[Dogtanian]

Yeah, so it’s pot-luck buying the UEFA resale ones as they won’t know where they are, either.

So any claiming they’re in the Villa end are either misleading, or they are from Villa’s allocation and may have a higher risk of being voided… and of course, are morally unacceptable!

[Crown Hill]

The resale sites claim we are on the left of the stadium layout plan.

[eamonn]

Yes. Very good process, clear and quick. One thing that got me when about to select was Fans First cat. What's Fans First all about? Those tickets were cheap but I still purchased a cat 2 just in case Fans First required some other entitlement.

Low down right Behind the goal!

Fuck that, better off down Yates winebar in Moseley.

[eamonn]

Dogtanian lives! Ya fairweather fecker, ya...

[ez]

I've no idea where I'll be in the stadium but they do know I'm a Villa fan.

[claret+blue ed]

Does anybody know which sections will be for Villa fans - mulling over buying from resellers so be useful to know. Thanks

Who are you looking at getting it through? Ticombo offer money back guarantee if the ticket doesn’t work.

As I understand it, the UEFA-sold tickets are based on category, not block, and you won’t know which part of the stadium you are in until the tickets are sent out the week of the game.

So I would avoid any claiming to be Villa end, as I’m not sure how they can know.

Does anyone here in cat 1 or 2 who has bought a ticket know which block its going to be in?

I’ve bought one from Ticombo, messaged the seller to ask which block it’s in and he doesn’t know until UEFA allocates it to him, just knows it is in a neutral area in tier 2

[Dogtanian]

Dogtanian lives! Ya fairweather fecker, ya...

I’m not sure I would call this fairweather!

Or does the sun always shine on H&V? 

[Dogtanian]

Does anybody know which sections will be for Villa fans - mulling over buying from resellers so be useful to know. Thanks

Who are you looking at getting it through? Ticombo offer money back guarantee if the ticket doesn’t work.

As I understand it, the UEFA-sold tickets are based on category, not block, and you won’t know which part of the stadium you are in until the tickets are sent out the week of the game.

So I would avoid any claiming to be Villa end, as I’m not sure how they can know.

Does anyone here in cat 1 or 2 who has bought a ticket know which block its going to be in?

I’ve bought one from Ticombo, messaged the seller to ask which block it’s in and he doesn’t know until UEFA allocates it to him, just knows it is in a neutral area in tier 2

Have you used them before?

[Dave P]

Anybody else got tickets for, or hope to take, kids who are in school? I’m hoping to get one for me and my daughter tomorrow and I’m just wondering how to approach the school absence?

[PeterWithesShin]

The O2 Institue is doing an event for anyone interested. Don't blame me if it's shit!

https://www.academymusicgroup.com/o2institutebirmingham/events

[PeterWithesShin]

As is Luna Springs, if you don't mind the chance of being stabbed. Not linking to that one but just giving you options.

[Chris Harte]

Anybody else got tickets for, or hope to take, kids who are in school? I’m hoping to get one for me and my daughter tomorrow and I’m just wondering how to approach the school absence?

"Hi, I'm taking my daughter on a short cultural break to a European capital city."
"You're unlikely to get permission for that."
"Well I'm taking her anyway, so up your bum."
Depending on your local authority, the fine may never arrive.

[Chris Harte]

Got a ticket today. Just hoping my mate gets one tomorrow.

Hoping to do the charter flight with the club's travel partner, so arrive on the day and fly back after. Long old day, but cuts out accomodation and excessive daily spends.

[thick_mike]

Anybody else got tickets for, or hope to take, kids who are in school? I’m hoping to get one for me and my daughter tomorrow and I’m just wondering how to approach the school absence?

Flu/food poisoning