David Posted June 5, 2015 Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 I figured a thread dedicated to our pre-season shenanigans was worth creating, with confirmed games updated in the opening post. Thus far we've got; July 7th - Borussia Monchengladbach under 23's vs Motherwell (7pm local time) - Rheden, Holland July 9th - SC Heerenveen vs Motherwell (7pm local time) - Drachten, Holland July 18th - Livingston vs Motherwell (3pm) - Livingston July 24th - Motherwell vs Preston North End (7pm) - Livingston I'll try and update it as games are announced. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delboy Posted June 5, 2015 Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 from Twitter "Tuesday 7th July in Rheden, and whilst still to be 100% confirmed, is likely to be @borussia U23s" and "Club is at the final stages of confirming 4, possibly 5, other pre-season matches. With pitch renovations having been delayed due to the play-off with Rangers, most matches are likely to be away from Fir Park. As soon as games are confirmed, we will let you all know." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmcalpin Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 When does pre season training start this year? If our first friendly is on 7 July the players must be starting back pretty early. Last season our first publicised friendly was 9 July against Fulham with the Stjarnan games coming in Mid July. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goggles & Flippers Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 Let's never mention S%$@*!n again, I get a nervous twitch whenever I think about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NottsMFC Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 I've lived in Nottingham for 18 years & every year I hope we might have a pre-season tour down this way. We could play the likes of Mansfield Town, Notts County, Chesterfield, Alfreton Town. Would be nice from a purely selfish point of view... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StAndrew7 Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 When does pre season training start this year? If our first friendly is on 7 July the players must be starting back pretty early. Last season our first publicised friendly was 9 July against Fulham with the Stjarnan games coming in Mid July. Does the season not start a bit earlier because of the Euros next year? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superward Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 Does the season not start a bit earlier because of the Euros next year? Aye - starts 1st August this season. Maybe a month or so of pre season? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
something else Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 A couple of us heading out to Holland. Anybody else going? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StAndrew7 Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 I was thinking about it but I'd rather wait and see if there's any decent away trips (Morecambe etc.) this summer and drive to one of them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that hat Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 A couple of us heading out to Holland. Anybody else going? Yes, looking into stopping in Amsterdam for the week except for the 9th, when I'll relocate to Heerenveen or Drachten 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.K. Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 If you are heading out to Drachten on 9th July and are looking for any local info give me a shout, I have 3 -4 trips a year to that area (Company HQ is just outside Leeuwarden) about 10 miles from Drachten, Lewi & Groningen are the only 2 decent sized places in the area for a night out, although the whole Friesland area of the Netherlands is not exactly Party Central especially mid week. Not easy to get direct to the heart of the area very quickly from Scotland, my route of choice is the Edin - Ams flight, pick up a hire car & depending on traffic it's a 1 1/2 - 2 hr drive. If doing this go by the A7 then cross the ZuiderZee Dam, basically it is a 20 mile stretch of road that goes straight across the North Sea and about 100 mtrs at its widest point, absolutely stunning (google it). You can also get the NS (Dutch Train) direct from Schiphol Airport to either Lewi or Gron and that takes about 2 hrs but its much cheaper than hiring a car. I can also give you reasonably priced, good hotels in the region if needed. I nearly always stay in the Hardigarijp Hotel in Hurdygayp only because it's handy for the Dutch guys taking me for a drink ! All that said, the beer is good and one of the few places in Central Europe that produces & bottles Whisky is just down the road in a town called Sneek, also the Dutch equivalent of Gin, Jenever, is produced in the Friesland region around Drachten. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
something else Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 Yes, looking into stopping in Amsterdam for the week except for the 9th, when I'll relocate to Heerenveen or Drachten We are going from Liverpool to Amsterdam. Staying there and travelling to Drachten by train. Hopefully a 7pm kick off means we can get train back to amsterdam afterwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that hat Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 Still waiting to see when the kick-offs are, that's one reason why I'll stop in Drachten or Heerenveen to save bothering with public transporting to/from Amsterdam at who-knows-what time. Hopefully the frequent sprinter service to Rheden means it can be done in the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
something else Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 If you are heading out to Drachten on 9th July and are looking for any local info give me a shout, I have 3 -4 trips a year to that area (Company HQ is just outside Leeuwarden) about 10 miles from Drachten, Lewi & Groningen are the only 2 decent sized places in the area for a night out, although the whole Friesland area of the Netherlands is not exactly Party Central especially mid week. Not easy to get direct to the heart of the area very quickly from Scotland, my route of choice is the Edin - Ams flight, pick up a hire car & depending on traffic it's a 1 1/2 - 2 hr drive. If doing this go by the A7 then cross the ZuiderZee Dam, basically it is a 20 mile stretch of road that goes straight across the North Sea and about 100 mtrs at its widest point, absolutely stunning (google it). You can also get the NS (Dutch Train) direct from Schiphol Airport to either Lewi or Gron and that takes about 2 hrs but its much cheaper than hiring a car. I can also give you reasonably priced, good hotels in the region if needed. I nearly always stay in the Hardigarijp Hotel in Hurdygayp only because it's handy for the Dutch guys taking me for a drink ! All that said, the beer is good and one of the few places in Central Europe that produces & bottles Whisky is just down the road in a town called Sneek, also the Dutch equivalent of Gin, Jenever, is produced in the Friesland region around Drachten. What about trains from Amsterdam to that area mate. Are they regular ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.K. Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 Dutch efficiency is even more anal than German efficiency..so that's a Yes !! I I R C the trains sort of run through the night on certain routes, some of the ones up to Friesland carry on through to Denmark and Germany. Although check that these ones stop at some of the smaller stations 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
something else Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 Dutch efficiency is even more anal than German efficiency..so that's a Yes !! I I R C the trains sort of run through the night on certain routes, some of the ones up to Friesland carry on through to Denmark and Germany. Although check that these ones stop at some of the smaller stations Cheers mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_P Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 Even if solely to impart your expertise on the Drachten area BK, lovely to see you post again on here. A welcome return of one of the old guard! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderpig Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 Ah all this talk of european away days, planes trains and automobiles in July, whats the best hotel etc..reminds me of the good old days when we were a Europa and Champions league team.☺ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.K. Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 Thanks Andy, never really left, always read with interest, just don't post these days. Although, this topic was right up my street due to my frequent visits to the area and many work colleagues who live in the vicinity. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
something else Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 Ah all this talk of european away days, planes trains and automobiles in July, whats the best hotel etc..reminds me of the good old days when we were a Europa and Champions league team.☺ The thread when we just drew Nancy in the UEFA cup was brilliant. Pages and pages of folk describing how and when they were going. Great days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that hat Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 Me being me tried to get to Amsterdam by train... too much hassle and not enough time to plod over for just a wee break. But that's the flights being booked direct from Edinburgh and nicely timed for arriving and getting away again. Hotel in Amsterdam sussed out and time to tap into B. K. for his recommendations on where to stay at Drachten/Heerenveen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_mfc Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 Would love a trip to Elland road for a pre season game, possibly as part of the Erwin deal??? , it's a nice dream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewarkfanclub Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 Would love a trip to Elland road for a pre season game, possibly as part of the Erwin deal??? , it's a nice dream +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 To be honest, I wouldn't want to give a penny to the current bunch of crooks in charge at Leeds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellfan1984 Posted June 10, 2015 Report Share Posted June 10, 2015 Would love a trip to Elland road for a pre season game, possibly as part of the Erwin deal??? , it's a nice dream There is no Erwin "deal". He's leaving at the end of his contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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