suewhistle Posted 9 June, 2012 Share Posted 9 June, 2012 Given it's only a 2 hour drive for me I might give it a go - plus I have a Great St Bernard tunnel ticket to use before it expires. Anybody else considering going? http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10280~2805267,00.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Posted 9 June, 2012 Share Posted 9 June, 2012 Hopefully i'll be there, depends where the other fixture is to be played. Really hoping it will be a bigger team/ground like Lyon/Marseille. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysaint Posted 10 June, 2012 Share Posted 10 June, 2012 Hope to go to the Saturday game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 10 June, 2012 Share Posted 10 June, 2012 Would like to go over for both games with the nipper but will focus on the Saturday game. Drive over on the Thursday and head back on the Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 10 June, 2012 Share Posted 10 June, 2012 I was planning the same as VFTT but it looks like one heck of a drive. It's 8 hours from Callais down to Geneva so I'll be looking for flights or maybe the TGV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1885 Posted 10 June, 2012 Share Posted 10 June, 2012 @ Orange : You'll be dissapointed, then. They already had to move after being promoted as their own ground did not meet French first division regulations. I might be there as well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Posted 10 June, 2012 Share Posted 10 June, 2012 @ Orange : You'll be dissapointed, then. They already had to move after being promoted as their own ground did not meet French first division regulations. I might be there as well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk What do you mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1885 Posted 10 June, 2012 Share Posted 10 June, 2012 What do you mean? Just wanted to let you know as you wrote "Really hoping it will be a bigger team/ground like Lyon/Marseille." I've been there quite a while ago an it's even on their Wikipedia entry : "Evian formerly played its home matches at the Stade Joseph-Moynat in the club's hometown, but moved to the Parc des Sports in nearby Annecy for the 2010–11 season as the Joseph-Moynat did not meet the Ligue de Football Professionnel's standards. The Parc des Sports will serve as a temporary stadium for the club, while the club contemplates building a new facility or renovating the Stade Joseph-Moynat." On the Saints' homepage they say they will be playing at their old ground, which holds 6.000 approx and looks like this : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Posted 10 June, 2012 Share Posted 10 June, 2012 Just wanted to let you know as you wrote "Really hoping it will be a bigger team/ground like Lyon/Marseille." I've been there quite a while ago an it's even on their Wikipedia entry : "Evian formerly played its home matches at the Stade Joseph-Moynat in the club's hometown, but moved to the Parc des Sports in nearby Annecy for the 2010–11 season as the Joseph-Moynat did not meet the Ligue de Football Professionnel's standards. The Parc des Sports will serve as a temporary stadium for the club, while the club contemplates building a new facility or renovating the Stade Joseph-Moynat." On the Saints' homepage they say they will be playing at their old ground, which holds 6.000 approx and looks like this : Ah right i'm with you now, i was on about the other unconfirmed fixture though. Hoping that might be at a bigger location further south Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintscottofthenortham Posted 10 June, 2012 Share Posted 10 June, 2012 Just wanted to let you know as you wrote "Really hoping it will be a bigger team/ground like Lyon/Marseille." I've been there quite a while ago an it's even on their Wikipedia entry : "Evian formerly played its home matches at the Stade Joseph-Moynat in the club's hometown, but moved to the Parc des Sports in nearby Annecy for the 2010–11 season as the Joseph-Moynat did not meet the Ligue de Football Professionnel's standards. The Parc des Sports will serve as a temporary stadium for the club, while the club contemplates building a new facility or renovating the Stade Joseph-Moynat." On the Saints' homepage they say they will be playing at their old ground, which holds 6.000 approx and looks like this : The OS shows a picture of the Parc Des Sports, home of Annecy FC, which holds over 12,000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1885 Posted 11 June, 2012 Share Posted 11 June, 2012 The OS shows a picture of the Parc Des Sports, home of Annecy FC, which holds over 12,000. HERE they say Saints' second friendly will see them take on Ligue 1 outfit Évian Thonon Gaillard FC at the Stade Joseph-Moynat on Saturday 21st July, with the fixture kicking off at 7pm local time. And the Stade Joseph Moynat 100% is their old, small ground. I've been there before... Stade Joseph-Moynat is a multi-use stadium in Thonon-les-Bains, France. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Croix de Savoie Gaillard. The stadium is able to hold 6,000 people. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stade_Joseph-Moynat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted 11 June, 2012 Share Posted 11 June, 2012 Were heading out there for the Saturday game in a 12 seater mini bus. Leaving Friday, stopover Saturday night, back Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 13 June, 2012 Share Posted 13 June, 2012 Were heading out there for the Saturday game in a 12 seater mini bus. Leaving Friday, stopover Saturday night, back Sunday. A 27 hour round trip to see a pre season friendly? That's hardcore! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted 14 June, 2012 Share Posted 14 June, 2012 Looks like we may well do both, seeing as I'm off work that week, and not yet booked a holiday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 18 June, 2012 Author Share Posted 18 June, 2012 PS; Some of you might find this useful: http://www.thononlesbains.com/admin/files/361105157_OTThononGuidePratique_page_pageBAT.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysaint Posted 20 June, 2012 Share Posted 20 June, 2012 PS; Some of you might find this useful: http://www.thononlesbains.com/admin/files/361105157_OTThononGuidePratique_page_pageBAT.pdf thanks for that very useful indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 20 June, 2012 Author Share Posted 20 June, 2012 Looks like kick-off is 18.00: http://www.etgfc.com/2012/06/18/programme-intersaison-etg-fc-om-le-28-juillet/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericofarabia Posted 21 June, 2012 Share Posted 21 June, 2012 PS; Some of you might find this useful: http://www.thononlesbains.com/admin/files/361105157_OTThononGuidePratique_page_pageBAT.pdf How many people opened the link expecting some non lesbian action!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 21 June, 2012 Author Share Posted 21 June, 2012 Eric, I'm sure I could send you a few of my favourite links... Only joking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Posted 21 June, 2012 Share Posted 21 June, 2012 About f*cking time they announced the other fixture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 21 June, 2012 Author Share Posted 21 June, 2012 Funnily enough Evian also had a TBA match for that date! I think one against them is enough though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Posted 26 June, 2012 Share Posted 26 June, 2012 'Dunno why we've got for two such small teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 26 June, 2012 Share Posted 26 June, 2012 'Dunno why we've got for two such small teams. We always do, nothing wrong with that. Looks like the first game is in the middle of Geneva? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 28 June, 2012 Author Share Posted 28 June, 2012 Etoile Carouge on the fixture list. Quoi? Che? Off to google unless you've got any useful stuff SM? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macey_J2 Posted 10 July, 2012 Share Posted 10 July, 2012 Anyone else thinking of flying from southampton? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 10 July, 2012 Share Posted 10 July, 2012 Anyone else thinking of flying from southampton? Into where? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macey_J2 Posted 11 July, 2012 Share Posted 11 July, 2012 Geneva, or from Bournemouth. Also thinking about mini bus down there. If anyone's got acouple of spare seats going, let me know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This Charming Man Posted 11 July, 2012 Share Posted 11 July, 2012 Geneva, or from Bournemouth. Also thinking about mini bus down there. If anyone's got acouple of spare seats going, let me know! There aren't currently any flights from Southampton to Geneva. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macey_J2 Posted 11 July, 2012 Share Posted 11 July, 2012 Geneva, or from Bournemouth. Also thinking about mini bus down there. If anyone's got acouple of spare seats going, let me know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 11 July, 2012 Author Share Posted 11 July, 2012 In case you missed it on the OS: http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10280~2837203,00.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 18 July, 2012 Author Share Posted 18 July, 2012 Just been looking around for a camping site as it's only a couple of days now. Anybody camping? If I do instead of a hotel I can then spend a bit more on a decent meal. It seems strange for an away match for nobody to have any local knowldege. "Which one's the away bar"? :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 Just been looking around for a camping site as it's only a couple of days now. Anybody camping? If I do instead of a hotel I can then spend a bit more on a decent meal. It seems strange for an away match for nobody to have any local knowldege. "Which one's the away bar"? :-) Were in a hotel just over the swiss border in Lausanne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This Charming Man Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 Were in a hotel just over the swiss border in Lausanne. Two big uni's there, so some class nightlife to be found by all accounts. Beats a couple of Cafe's which is pretty much all Evian has to offer. Just hope I read the ferry timetable properly and we can get back after the game. Ha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 Apparently my daughters 5th birthday party is more important than my nipper & I heading to Evian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 19 July, 2012 Author Share Posted 19 July, 2012 Two big uni's there, so some class nightlife to be found by all accounts. Beats a couple of Cafe's which is pretty much all Evian has to offer. Just hope I read the ferry timetable properly and we can get back after the game. Ha. You're coming back in the morning then? The last ferry FROM Thonon to Lausanne is 9 in the evening.. The match kicks off at 7.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 19 July, 2012 Author Share Posted 19 July, 2012 Whoop, just seen you're staying in Lausanne: sprint for the ferry then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This Charming Man Posted 20 July, 2012 Share Posted 20 July, 2012 You're coming back in the morning then? The last ferry FROM Thonon to Lausanne is 9 in the evening.. The match kicks off at 7.... There are ferries from Evian at 22.00 and 23.00. I've checked and there are a few taxi firms in Evian/Thonnon, so should be alright in getting to and from the game. Going to cost a few bob extra but worth it to ensure we're in a city with clubs that go to the wee hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 20 July, 2012 Author Share Posted 20 July, 2012 Ah right, you're going to spend a bit of money on your night out!:-) Best to pre-book that taxi: I won't be driving anywhere (hic) so don't look at me.. Seems a shame booking a hotel, it's so warm a park bench would do you rather than the chambermaid coming to chuck you at 10 in the morning after 5 hours "sleep". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This Charming Man Posted 20 July, 2012 Share Posted 20 July, 2012 Ah right, you're going to spend a bit of money on your night out!:-) Best to pre-book that taxi: I won't be driving anywhere (hic) so don't look at me.. Seems a shame booking a hotel, it's so warm a park bench would do you rather than the chambermaid coming to chuck you at 10 in the morning after 5 hours "sleep". Yeah I've done a couple of night's out in that part of the world before and it's not cheap. Oh well... 5hrs sleep?! That's a bit ambitious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 20 July, 2012 Author Share Posted 20 July, 2012 B*****ks, it's hissing down this side of the Alps and the forecast for tomorrow is not brilliant: http://www.ilmeteo.it/meteo-europa/Thonon-les-Bains Hmmm, camping... I could afford a hotel but do I want to?.. Got August in the UK to pay for, maybe I'll stay sober after all and just do a day trip of it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red robbo Posted 21 July, 2012 Share Posted 21 July, 2012 Weathers not good beers not cheap coyr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This Charming Man Posted 23 July, 2012 Share Posted 23 July, 2012 Was glorious sunshine up until KO when it hammered it down. Even meant I was forced to pay €5 extra to go on the terrace with the roof. Decent little trip though, nice part of the world but also an expensive part of the world. Knew that beforehand though so can't grumble too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This Charming Man Posted 26 July, 2012 Share Posted 26 July, 2012 Anyone got any highlights of the game? I'm too tight to splash out for Saints Player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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