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woolloomooloo blatherskites. whatch this become a googlebug.
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Philw
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Fiorentina-Everton: 31.500 biglietti venduti
Sono 31.500 i biglietti venduti per la sfida di Coppa Uefa tra Fiorentina ed Everton in programma domani sera allo stadio Franchi alle 20.45.
says 31,500 sold... need i add...
at the Frachi Stadium at 20:45
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Everton fans face alcohol ban in FlorenceMar 6 2008
by Luke Traynor, Liverpool Echo
EVERTON fans in Florence for the Uefa Cup clash were today facing a city centre alcohol ban.
Italian police unveiled the scheme to curb drink-fuelled trouble before the match tonight at the Stadio Artemio Franchi.
Bars in the city centre were banned from selling alcohol from 10am-6pm, while nightspots nearer the stadium faced a ban from 4pm until 6am tomorrow.
Italian police said the decision was made to prevent outbreaks of football violence that have hit the city over the past 12 months.
Two squares were being set up specifically for Everton fans, where it was thought bars may be allowed to serve some alcohol.
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A large screen was erected for supporters without tickets to watch the match in Ghiberti square.
One Italian newspaper, the Corriere Fiorentino, yesterday printed the contentious headline, “Fiorentina/Everton - 200 hooligans expected in the city.”
The article claimed police had received intelligence that 44 Blues fans banned from attending matches abroad were travelling to Florence.
It estimated that up to 1,000 could arrive in the city without tickets, which has alarmed the Italian police.
Geoff Quick, 49, from Tranmere, said hardline measures were unnecessary.
He said: “I’ve travelled everywhere with Everton and there’s never been any problems.
“The fans wouldn’t be causing any trouble, just having a good time.
“I’m flying to Bologna where I’ll get a coach to Florence, but I might as well stay in Bologna for a while by the look of it.”
The Old Stove Pub, in Via Pellicceria, was one of the many bars hit by the ban.
A spokeswoman told the ECHO: “There’s was trouble a while ago when the place was left in a mess.
“It’s a disappointment for everybody, the fans will have nowhere to go and we will lose a lot of business.”
by Luke Traynor, Liverpool Echo
EVERTON fans in Florence for the Uefa Cup clash were today facing a city centre alcohol ban.
Italian police unveiled the scheme to curb drink-fuelled trouble before the match tonight at the Stadio Artemio Franchi.
Bars in the city centre were banned from selling alcohol from 10am-6pm, while nightspots nearer the stadium faced a ban from 4pm until 6am tomorrow.
Italian police said the decision was made to prevent outbreaks of football violence that have hit the city over the past 12 months.
Two squares were being set up specifically for Everton fans, where it was thought bars may be allowed to serve some alcohol.
Story continues
ADVERTISEMENT
A large screen was erected for supporters without tickets to watch the match in Ghiberti square.
One Italian newspaper, the Corriere Fiorentino, yesterday printed the contentious headline, “Fiorentina/Everton - 200 hooligans expected in the city.”
The article claimed police had received intelligence that 44 Blues fans banned from attending matches abroad were travelling to Florence.
It estimated that up to 1,000 could arrive in the city without tickets, which has alarmed the Italian police.
Geoff Quick, 49, from Tranmere, said hardline measures were unnecessary.
He said: “I’ve travelled everywhere with Everton and there’s never been any problems.
“The fans wouldn’t be causing any trouble, just having a good time.
“I’m flying to Bologna where I’ll get a coach to Florence, but I might as well stay in Bologna for a while by the look of it.”
The Old Stove Pub, in Via Pellicceria, was one of the many bars hit by the ban.
A spokeswoman told the ECHO: “There’s was trouble a while ago when the place was left in a mess.
“It’s a disappointment for everybody, the fans will have nowhere to go and we will lose a lot of business.”
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Ticketless Everton fans are left feeling blue in Forence
Mar 6 2008 by Jessica Shaughnessy, in Florence
Everton fans in Florence
EVERTON fans arriving in Florence with expectations of a party atmosphere were left bitterly disappointed last night as bar owners turned them away and all hopes of getting a last- minute ticket were dashed.
About 6,000 fans are thought to be travelling to the city for Everton's clash with Fiorentina, significantly more than the allocation of 2,400 tickets for the UEFA Cup game.
Many supporters who landed yesterday claimed they had been met with a less than warm welcome. James Gillon, from Fazakerley, said rumours of an alcohol ban today have left people in a state of confusion.
He said: "When we arrived, we were shown a newspaper and the front page headline said ‘Hooligans coming from England’. The article said there would be no alcohol served.
"We then went to the ground to try to buy a ticket but were told that none would be sold to English fans. We just want a few drinks and to have a good time. For us, this is a holiday.
"I am not a hooligan, I am a grandfather and I love to follow my team. This is the first time I have been away since I had a stroke last year."
"Closed" signs were pinned to some bars in the centre, includ-ing JJ Cathedral, an Irish bar, which many Everton fans had arranged to meet at.
A staff member at another Irish pub, The Stove, near to Florence's famous Cathedral, said: "We are going to see how it goes tonight. It's a precaution because we don't want any trouble and we are just following advice from the police."
Everton fans are not prolific in Europe, though UEFA is investigating pitch invasions following the game in Norway against SK Brann in February and could penalise the club.
Everton supporter Mike Harris from Hunts Cross said if there were to be any hooligan-ism in Florence, it would not be the fault of Merseysiders.
The 42-year-old plumber said: "Everton fans simply don't cause trouble. Earlier, I was approach-ed by a local who asked me if I was an Everton supporter. He said Fiorentina fans would like to ’meet with us’ after the game and he didn't mean for a drink.
"We are perfectly capable of enjoying the football and soaking up the atmosphere and going home without any bother."
Elsewhere, Everton fans claimed they were thrown off a plane in Valencia after Spanish police said they were too drunk.
Ryan James, 22, from Halewood, who flew from Liverpool to Valencia, to catch a connecting flight to Pisa, accused the police of targeting everyone with a British passport and using excessive force.
Despite the trepidation of what today will bring, supporters were still relishing the opportunity for both success in Europe and to see some sites.
Mar 6 2008 by Jessica Shaughnessy, in Florence
Everton fans in Florence
EVERTON fans arriving in Florence with expectations of a party atmosphere were left bitterly disappointed last night as bar owners turned them away and all hopes of getting a last- minute ticket were dashed.
About 6,000 fans are thought to be travelling to the city for Everton's clash with Fiorentina, significantly more than the allocation of 2,400 tickets for the UEFA Cup game.
Many supporters who landed yesterday claimed they had been met with a less than warm welcome. James Gillon, from Fazakerley, said rumours of an alcohol ban today have left people in a state of confusion.
He said: "When we arrived, we were shown a newspaper and the front page headline said ‘Hooligans coming from England’. The article said there would be no alcohol served.
"We then went to the ground to try to buy a ticket but were told that none would be sold to English fans. We just want a few drinks and to have a good time. For us, this is a holiday.
"I am not a hooligan, I am a grandfather and I love to follow my team. This is the first time I have been away since I had a stroke last year."
"Closed" signs were pinned to some bars in the centre, includ-ing JJ Cathedral, an Irish bar, which many Everton fans had arranged to meet at.
A staff member at another Irish pub, The Stove, near to Florence's famous Cathedral, said: "We are going to see how it goes tonight. It's a precaution because we don't want any trouble and we are just following advice from the police."
Everton fans are not prolific in Europe, though UEFA is investigating pitch invasions following the game in Norway against SK Brann in February and could penalise the club.
Everton supporter Mike Harris from Hunts Cross said if there were to be any hooligan-ism in Florence, it would not be the fault of Merseysiders.
The 42-year-old plumber said: "Everton fans simply don't cause trouble. Earlier, I was approach-ed by a local who asked me if I was an Everton supporter. He said Fiorentina fans would like to ’meet with us’ after the game and he didn't mean for a drink.
"We are perfectly capable of enjoying the football and soaking up the atmosphere and going home without any bother."
Elsewhere, Everton fans claimed they were thrown off a plane in Valencia after Spanish police said they were too drunk.
Ryan James, 22, from Halewood, who flew from Liverpool to Valencia, to catch a connecting flight to Pisa, accused the police of targeting everyone with a British passport and using excessive force.
Despite the trepidation of what today will bring, supporters were still relishing the opportunity for both success in Europe and to see some sites.
5pm update from mate who is out there...
Having a great time, loads of ale, good craid with the locals. Only been kicked out of one bar so far cos it was an ultra bar - in retaliation we've stuck a "you're in my heart, you're in my soul" car sticker in the window of the bar. Owner had a laugh. More worried about the police than the locals - they are on the edge but hopefully we can keep them calm.
Having a great time, loads of ale, good craid with the locals. Only been kicked out of one bar so far cos it was an ultra bar - in retaliation we've stuck a "you're in my heart, you're in my soul" car sticker in the window of the bar. Owner had a laugh. More worried about the police than the locals - they are on the edge but hopefully we can keep them calm.
Vim Fuego
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Vim got stuck in Florence once so he tells me
She had love muscles like the Boston Strangler mate !
Vim Fuego
Player Valuation: £35m
Pwopa norty.
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