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Any idea how many actually going? I'm still keen but if there are only a handful, I'm not sure I can carry on the full RBB act for 90 minutes (I'm not as young as I used to be and I usually sit in the stands, while watching and enjoying the RBB. Did go to the Ulsan game and enjoyed the company of 21 others though.)

 

there were 40+ definites a couple of weeks ago, so not sure about final numbers

 

will know tomorrow when I drop off my completed visa application paperwork at travel agent

 

and then post on here

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just been in contact with travel agent

 

there's been a large drop off, once travel costs, visas, restrictions etc have been factored in

 

so now 13 booked as confirmed

 

however, I'm aware of others that are organising travel etc independently inc a couple of London based fans

 

 

I'm in limbo, my info is in but its not my passport, they have my drivers license info as I receive my passport on Monday..

 

It's literally a glimmer of hope if they accept it

 

 

hang in there

 

wishing you well to complete the mission to get on an epic journey with our group

 

(ps I lodged my visa app on Sat with the club's travel agent - flights, hotels, transfers etc all booked - a couple of us will arrive in Riyadh

a day early)

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Pablo

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Guys, I CANNOT STRESS ENOUGH HOW STRICT KSA IS! THEY HAVE SOME SERIOUSLY STRICT LAWS! A PLAYER WAS ONCE JAILED BECAUSE HE HAD RELIGIOUS TATTOOS SHOWING!

 

PLEASE GET ALL THE INFO YOU CAN FROM THE CLUB AND ANY GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, TRAVEL AGENTS ETC ETC RE: LAWS!

 

STAY SAFE AND TURN KSA RED AND BLACK!

 

 

(Barca tattoos are permitted ! - lol)

 

We've had some good advice from travel agent sourced by club management from Saudi Embassy.

 

My football trip in Sep 2011 for Socceroos gave some insights into strict laws etc.

 

Looking forward especially to us singing "Paranoia"!

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Guys, I CANNOT STRESS ENOUGH HOW STRICT KSA IS! THEY HAVE SOME SERIOUSLY STRICT LAWS! A PLAYER WAS ONCE JAILED BECAUSE HE HAD RELIGIOUS TATTOOS SHOWING!

 

PLEASE GET ALL THE INFO YOU CAN FROM THE CLUB AND ANY GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, TRAVEL AGENTS ETC ETC RE: LAWS!

 

STAY SAFE AND TURN KSA RED AND BLACK!

 

Great enthusiasm 8/10

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Any idea how many actually going? I'm still keen but if there are only a handful, I'm not sure I can carry on the full RBB act for 90 minutes (I'm not as young as I used to be and I usually sit in the stands, while watching and enjoying the RBB. Did go to the Ulsan game and enjoyed the company of 21 others though.)

there were 40+ definites a couple of weeks ago, so not sure about final numbers

 

will know tomorrow when I drop off my completed visa application paperwork at travel agent

 

and then post on here

'

 

just been in contact with travel agent

 

there's been a large drop off, once travel costs, visas, restrictions etc have been factored in

 

so now 13 booked as confirmed

 

however, I'm aware of others that are organising travel etc independently inc a couple of London based fans

I'm in limbo, my info is in but its not my passport, they have my drivers license info as I receive my passport on Monday..

 

It's literally a glimmer of hope if they accept it

hang in there

 

wishing you well to complete the mission to get on an epic journey with our group

 

(ps I lodged my visa app on Sat with the club's travel agent - flights, hotels, transfers etc all booked - a couple of us will arrive in Riyadh

a day early)

I'm in boys - info is with Travel Agent as of this morning - Shaun is driving down to Canberra today with the required info to gain visas

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Pablo

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Any idea how many actually going? I'm still keen but if there are only a handful, I'm not sure I can carry on the full RBB act for 90 minutes (I'm not as young as I used to be and I usually sit in the stands, while watching and enjoying the RBB. Did go to the Ulsan game and enjoyed the company of 21 others though.)

there were 40+ definites a couple of weeks ago, so not sure about final numbers

 

will know tomorrow when I drop off my completed visa application paperwork at travel agent

 

and then post on here

'

 

just been in contact with travel agent

 

there's been a large drop off, once travel costs, visas, restrictions etc have been factored in

 

so now 13 booked as confirmed

 

however, I'm aware of others that are organising travel etc independently inc a couple of London based fans

I'm in limbo, my info is in but its not my passport, they have my drivers license info as I receive my passport on Monday..

 

It's literally a glimmer of hope if they accept it

hang in there

 

wishing you well to complete the mission to get on an epic journey with our group

 

(ps I lodged my visa app on Sat with the club's travel agent - flights, hotels, transfers etc all booked - a couple of us will arrive in Riyadh

a day early)

I'm in boys - info is with Travel Agent as of this morning - Shaun is driving down to Canberra today with the required info to gain visas

 

 

 

 

bravo ! fantastico !

 

spoke with Dicko at the Derby - he's leading our group to Riyadh

 

here's to a good result in first leg - let's hope we don't concede a goal at home to help set us up

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Pablo I gotta tell you something buddy. We all like calling ourselves passionate and what not, but most of us are nothing compared to what you do in terms of dedication for the team. I've read your posts regarding your trips to China, Saudi Arabia for the Socceroos game and now the ACL. Good on you man. Money things aside, just the willingness to do so much travelling for a 2 hour game and a bit of shopping (I guess :) ) is something to be admired. 

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thanks "theguest7" for your kind words above

 

I love football, and yes its been a life long passion since my earliest childhood memories - helped by late father who encouraged my involvement, as a player and then a supporter

 

football is a passport to the world and a vehicle for experiencing different cultures and sharing experiences

 

I enjoy the camaraderie of away trips, and the challenges of getting there and around! its a privilege to be able to make such journeys

 

hope we can build the culture so a lot more of our supporters of WSW, other clubs and Socceroos travel across Asia and beyond 

 

viva futbol!

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For the rest of us not traveling has there been a venue organized to watch the second leg?

It's a 3:50am KO. Probably the only place you'd be able to catch it is the casino or your couch.

 

Would be great if there was a venu organised. Watching us win the ACL as the sun rises over Western Sydney :)

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Pablo

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For the rest of us not traveling has there been a venue organized to watch the second leg?

It's a 3:50am KO. Probably the only place you'd be able to catch it is the casino or your couch.

 

Would be great if there was a venu organised. Watching us win the ACL as the sun rises over Western Sydney :)

 

 

"Cheers" sports bar on George St, City would be another good option esp if there is some liaison beforehand with manager (Tim) there

 

they are one of the truly football fans friendly pubs that get the active fans culture, and don't mind chants etc

 

they can cater for a couple of hundreds fans with numerous screens inc big one

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wow, what an epic night!  and a result that makes this away trip even more amazing

 

our visas have been approved and passports will be ready for pick up on Mon-Tues

 

I fly out with Luke on Thursday afternoon - Qantas to Dubai then Emirates on to Riyadh

 

we are organising banners, flags etc which includes the 3m x 1m "Western Sydney" banner that we took to Guangzhou
and made the Fox coverage - hoping we can take a mini tifo into stadium

 

nervous anticipation and excitement is building, yet we need to stay focussed on the main goal

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Mal will be there. I'm booked on the tour. I can probably bring a banner or two. Is there likely to be any size restrictions for flags and banners?

 

yes, likely we'll be restricted

 

I've already got a 3m x 1m Western Sydney going, so most of rest will be smaller

 

I've sent to PM about registering with club

 

great you are part of our away tour

 

see you in Riyadh

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Mal will be there. I'm booked on the tour. I can probably bring a banner or two. Is there likely to be any size restrictions for flags and banners?

 

yes, likely we'll be restricted

 

I've already got a 3m x 1m Western Sydney going, so most of rest will be smaller

 

I've sent to PM about registering with club

 

great you are part of our away tour

 

see you in Riyadh

 

 

Hi Pablo. I'll be taking a regular small flag (sans pole) with me as well. If you need a hand with taking anything I think I'll be travelling pretty light so should have some kilos in my luggage available. Just PM me with anything. I'm in Katoomba so can do a pickup. I don't fly out until Friday night (Sydney time).

 

If not I'll see you in Riyadh.

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Pablo

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Mal will be there. I'm booked on the tour. I can probably bring a banner or two. Is there likely to be any size restrictions for flags and banners?

 

yes, likely we'll be restricted

 

I've already got a 3m x 1m Western Sydney going, so most of rest will be smaller

 

I've sent to PM about registering with club

 

great you are part of our away tour

 

see you in Riyadh

 

 

Hi Pablo. I'll be taking a regular small flag (sans pole) with me as well. If you need a hand with taking anything I think I'll be travelling pretty light so should have some kilos in my luggage available. Just PM me with anything. I'm in Katoomba so can do a pickup. I don't fly out until Friday night (Sydney time).

 

If not I'll see you in Riyadh.

 

 

Dez, great you are part of our group

 

I have no probs with luggage either - travelling light plus some banners etc

 

just sent you PM abt registering banners etc with club for approval by opposition club, stadium

 

see you in Riyadh

Pablo

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how many  have we got going over ??

 

14, apparently. Just saw a Fox Sports article on Facebook.

 

 

that's close enough to the mark

 

flying out in three groups which Shaun frm club is for logistics etc calling Red, Black and White (nice symbolism)!

 

we all fly back home together, on same flight as squad

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Lookers

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how many have we got going over ??

14, apparently. Just saw a Fox Sports article on Facebook.

that's close enough to the mark

 

flying out in three groups which Shaun frm club is for logistics etc calling Red, Black and White (nice symbolism)!

 

we all fly back home together, on same flight as squad

So good!!!!

 

I wish this game was in Dubai. I would be packing my bags right now. :(

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how many  have we got going over ??

 

14, apparently. Just saw a Fox Sports article on Facebook.

 

 

that's close enough to the mark

 

flying out in three groups which Shaun frm club is for logistics etc calling Red, Black and White (nice symbolism)!

 

we all fly back home together, on same flight as squad

 

 

That's awesome!

 

I hope you have a great time Pablo!!  Cheer loud for those of us back home! 

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how many  have we got going over ??

 

14, apparently. Just saw a Fox Sports article on Facebook.

 

 

that's close enough to the mark

 

flying out in three groups which Shaun frm club is for logistics etc calling Red, Black and White (nice symbolism)!

 

we all fly back home together, on same flight as squad

 

 

nice

 

Enjoy

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Taurus

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how many  have we got going over ??

 

14, apparently. Just saw a Fox Sports article on Facebook.

 

 

that's close enough to the mark

 

flying out in three groups which Shaun frm club is for logistics etc calling Red, Black and White (nice symbolism)!

 

we all fly back home together, on same flight as squad

 

 

See you all when you return on Monday night

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how many  have we got going over ??

 

14, apparently. Just saw a Fox Sports article on Facebook.

 

 

that's close enough to the mark

 

flying out in three groups which Shaun frm club is for logistics etc calling Red, Black and White (nice symbolism)!

 

we all fly back home together, on same flight as squad

 

 

See you all when you return on Monday night

 

 

Taurus, is it possible for you to disclose what time the team will be landing on Monday night? I assume heaps of people will go, it would be nice to know the time beforehand so we can organise ourselves.

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