Ex-Liverpool football players coming to Northern Cyprus

Jayne


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Message Posted:
15/07/2011 09:12

Please can anyone give me more information - I have today read on the back page of Kibris Newspaper that Ian Rush, Bruce Grobbelaar and Steve McManaman are coming to TRNC in August to play a football match. I have searched the internet but I cannot find any more information about this including the date of the match, time, and where it will take place. Does anyone else know any more details please or how you can get tickets?



Many thanks in advance

Jayne

gusanova


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Posts: 187

Message Posted:
15/07/2011 09:59

Hi Jayne,



Im a very big Liverpool Fan, and have trawled all the Liverpool Websites and cannot see any mention at all of this. I am surprised as Rushey is an Ambassador for Liverpools link with the Sponsors Standard and Chartered bank and runs football academies on their behalf in many third world countries.

Maybe Standard and Chartered are looking at Banking here, but that I personally find very hard to believe.



Hope I am wrong and you get tickets or watch the game etc.



Phil Thompson and Gary McAllister regularly visit and play Golf at Korineum though.

araneae


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Message Posted:
15/07/2011 10:02

They may be linking up with the 120 Liverpudlians at club semina ?

frontalman



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Message Posted:
15/07/2011 11:54

Maybe Rob Shields has managed to persuade them to come over and help out at his August football academy for up-and-coming young players.

Jayne


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Message Posted:
18/07/2011 08:24

Thank you for your help, I am still trying to find out more details.

mikelapta



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Message Posted:
18/07/2011 08:43

only chance Liverpool have playing in a foreign country this year !!!



Mike

CJtill


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Message Posted:
18/07/2011 09:48

Msg 6 .....Wrong.

Liverpool have a long tradition of playing in Europe going back to the early 60s and this season is no exception, as they make the long haul to Swansea in May.

Michael

Naas26


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Message Posted:
28/07/2011 19:17

Hi fellow Liverpool supporters



Is there any update on above. Friends over in Kyrenia say they have seen posters but didn't get info



Naas 26

newscoop


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Message Posted:
28/07/2011 19:54

Any pigs flying over Girne?

newlad



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Message Posted:
28/07/2011 20:34

Are they not in Istanbul tonight,



Paul.

Naas26


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Posts: 128

Message Posted:
28/07/2011 20:57

Yes playing Galatasaray kick off in 5 mins but i heard it was Ian Rush and a few more of the past players doing a legend night

flowerfairy


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Posts: 1277

Message Posted:
28/07/2011 21:24

They may be keeping a bit quiet. Remember when the Luton team were coming over, and were not allowed

to play?

Middle Easter


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Message Posted:
28/07/2011 22:56

Make sure your car doors are locked.........

spanna


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Message Posted:
01/08/2011 18:58

Wanted to put this back to the top - it is supposed to be happening on Friday at the 20 July Stadium in Girne - but does anyone know how to get tickets???

Desperate to go if anyone has details... doesn't seem to be any information on the posters etc...

cheers.

chrism


Joined: 27/10/2008
Posts: 1465

Message Posted:
01/08/2011 19:07

We where at rocks hotel at the weekend flyers on the table match will take place on the 5th august Liverpool legends v kktc masterleri at 20 temmuz stadium girne 18:30



Players John conner, David weeks, Michael Thomas, Mark wright, Alan Kennedy, jimmy case, Howard gayle, Jason mcateer, ronnie Wye an, Donald Hutchinson, bob bolder, John wark, John durrin, David fair lough, Phil Neal, Tony Ryan, Gary Gillespie Phil babb



Hope this helps

spanna


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Posts: 544

Message Posted:
01/08/2011 19:08

Thanks, Chris - I had managed to get the same info - just wasn't sure if you could get tickets before hand - or if you just have to turn up on the day?

If anyone else has any idea - let us know...

itfc1978


Joined: 31/03/2009
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Message Posted:
01/08/2011 20:23

Should be a half decent side as it seems lfc are borrowing the Ipswich Town Legend Johnny wark

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
01/08/2011 21:23

Anyone in this thread ever paid any attention to the struggle of TRNC football clubs/team?

CarrieRBag



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Posts: 1374

Message Posted:
01/08/2011 21:27

They are doing a press conference at The Rocks at 6.30pm tomorrow night (they are staying at the Rocks) and the match is def on for Friday. Perhaps if you ring The Rocks, you might find out how to get tickets? Just a thought.

Jayne


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Posts: 499

Message Posted:
02/08/2011 12:58

I want tickets too but dont know where to get them from....................

Breamli


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Message Posted:
02/08/2011 13:38

Re ; msg 17 - ITFC1978 wrote "... borrowing the Ipswich Town Legend Johnny Wark"



"Borrowing" ? - Maybe Wark had his best days at Ipswich, but he also made 70 appearances for Liverpool between 1984 and 1988.

roncardboard


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Message Posted:
02/08/2011 15:25

I think you will find the match is at 6.30 Saturday

philbailey


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Message Posted:
02/08/2011 15:29

Didn't Ronnie Whelan manage a Cypriot team ?

Crumpy



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Message Posted:
02/08/2011 16:22

In reply to Roncardboard's comment in message 22 - "I think you will find the match is at 6.30 Saturday" :

According to the KKTC's Football Federation's web site the match will be as stated by Chrism in message 15 ... on the 5th ... which is a Friday.

http://www.ktff.net/index.php?men=404&newsid=722

"KKTC Master Takımı – Liverpool Legends Takımı arasında oynanacak olan özel müsabakanın 05 Ağustos 2011 tarihinde oynatılmasına karar verilmiştir

bignobby


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Message Posted:
02/08/2011 16:33

Reply to Message 13 NO NEED

Crumpy



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Posts: 419

Message Posted:
02/08/2011 16:33

Re : Message 23



Ronnie Whelan actually managed two Cypriot teams: According to Wikipedia "he later worked with clubs in Cyprus such as Apollon Limassol but most notably with Olympiakos Nicosia."



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronald_Whelan



The internet's a wonderful thing, isn't it

Jayne


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Posts: 499

Message Posted:
03/08/2011 09:25

according to local press the match is Friday 5 August not Saturday 6 August.

Cyberwar


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Message Posted:
03/08/2011 10:29

have been told ıts frıday at 6 pm at the stadıum by HSBC bank but waıtıng on stronger confırmatıon

Hippo


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Message Posted:
03/08/2011 10:30

Friday 6.30 tickets free on the gate, venue Girne Stadium.



The 'pool' (Alsancak branch) supporteers club will be there.



Liverpool Liverpool Liverpool

itfc1978


Joined: 31/03/2009
Posts: 187

Message Posted:
03/08/2011 10:32

I see lfc are borrowing another Ipswich Town legend David Johnson as well as Johhny Wark

emineden1


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Posts: 512

Message Posted:
03/08/2011 11:51

Went to see them yesterday. They are running a 3 day coaching academy at the 20 Temuz stadium, which is located near Patara City. Times 5pm to 8pm. On Thursday they will be running a mini world cup event with all the lads who are attending.



On Friday they will be playing a local Turkish all stars team 6 -6.30 kick off. As far as I know there is no entrance fee.

Groucho



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Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
03/08/2011 12:10

For those tourists visiting who might attend it might be an idea to give directions to Girne Stadium, as I've never been there I can't help.

Crumpy



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Posts: 419

Message Posted:
03/08/2011 12:13

Re ; msg 30

I presume itfc1978's tongue is planted firmly in his cheek when he writes "I see lfc are borrowing another Ipswich Town legend David Johnson, as well as Johhny Wark"

Admittedly Wark had his best days at Ipswich, but the same can not be said of Johnson: He played for Liverpool between 1976 and 1982, where he won three European Cup medals and scored 55 goals.

In any case, both Wark and Johnson have played for Liverpool, so this visiting team are hardly "borrowing" them from Ipswich

itfc1978


Joined: 31/03/2009
Posts: 187

Message Posted:
03/08/2011 12:23

msg 33



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Johnson_(footballer_born_1951)



Most importantly DJ made his England debut whilst playing for Town.



Warky still works for Town so yes you do have him on loan

Crumpy



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Posts: 419

Message Posted:
03/08/2011 12:36

Re ; msg 34 -



In any case, let's hope everyone enjoys themselves on Friday

itfc1978


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Message Posted:
03/08/2011 12:41

Absolutely!!



Hope this is the start of a few UK teams coming over here



A precedence has been set.

emineden1


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Message Posted:
03/08/2011 13:51

Take a right at the first roundabout past astro if coming from Lapta and stadium is up on left hand side.

gusanova


Joined: 23/11/2010
Posts: 187

Message Posted:
03/08/2011 14:09

This is brilliant and I hope it all goes well and sets a precedent.

I am glad my reponse has been proved incorrect.



Liverpool -YNWA!!!!!!!!!

newscoop


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Posts: 2197

Message Posted:
03/08/2011 14:12

Mess 36;



No precedense (sic) has been set.



This event does not involve a team registered with any internationally rcognised football association.



In effect it's a pick up game, but even so a very welcome one.



Should be a pleasant evening.

HER INDOORS



Joined: 14/12/2007
Posts: 152

Message Posted:
03/08/2011 15:20

Hi ,I will be coming from Bogaz,Famagusta.Please can anyone give me directions from the "waterfall roundabout" in Girne.Thanks

keithr


Joined: 20/08/2008
Posts: 720

Message Posted:
03/08/2011 16:54

I guess you are coming down the dual carriageway from Lefkosa ??? If so,turn left at the waterfall roundabout,carry straight on,over the next roundabout and carry on down where the road goes to one lane,then at the next roundabout (coffee shop on your left),turn left,the stadium is about 200 meters up on your left,a white building with turnstyles.

stevo-london


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Message Posted:
03/08/2011 17:47

just so that everyone knows the entrance is free no tickets are being sold... suggest you get there early...

HER INDOORS



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Message Posted:
04/08/2011 09:54

Thanks Keith for the directions - we actually come over the new mountain road and down the coast road at Esentepe - but the directions are good

newlad



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Posts: 7819

Message Posted:
04/08/2011 21:51

http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&source=newssearch&cd=3&ved=0CEIQqQIwAg&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.worldbulletin.net%2F%3FaType%3Dhaber%26ArticleID%3D77064&ei=Fuc6TuG0EtCn8QOi46H6Ag&usg=AFQjCNE9KWeqtUkWACcuxU9-YVYjGznQ0g

newlad



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Message Posted:
04/08/2011 21:53

Isnt that Roy Hodgson and Sammy Lee in the photo on the previous post,



Paul.

Breamli


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Message Posted:
04/08/2011 22:03

Re ; msg 45



Paul, it would seem to be one of those occasions when the photograph has little to do with the article.

newlad



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Posts: 7819

Message Posted:
04/08/2011 22:07

Indeed,Brian,indeed,



Paul.

Molly


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Posts: 299

Message Posted:
05/08/2011 08:46

As a life long Liverpool fan I am absolutely delighted that the Liverpool Legends did arrive as promised. Each afternoon I have popped down to the July 20 Stadium to watch the sessions. Although disappointed by the meagre turnout of spectators, ex-pats and Cypriots, I have met some really nice people, and only a few of whom are Liverpool supporters.



The reason for this post is to appeal to everyone, Mums, Dads, Grandparents, youngsters and football fans to come and support the game this evening at 6.30pm. As we all know, organising even local events is problematic – it is even more difficult when it involves bringing people over.



It has been lovely to see so many local lads attend the sessions – it’s been a joy to watch and I feel proud that an event such as this is actually taking place here in the TRNC. I also know that if there are great numbers of spectators showing their support tonight, the organisers intend to approach other Premier League Legends as well.

Molly


Joined: 30/08/2008
Posts: 299

Message Posted:
05/08/2011 08:47

This is a free event – even if you are not a football fan, this has all been done in great spirit and will be an enjoyable evening. The winners of last nights tournament will be presented with their trophy and all attendees will receive some goodies.



Also FREE, there has been some great entertainment this week courtesy of the Municipality. Again, please support these events to ensure that they continue. The program for August is advertised in the Cyprus Today.



We have much to be thankful for, not least to be living in such a still beautiful part of the world.

JKSLapta


Joined: 08/06/2009
Posts: 547

Message Posted:
05/08/2011 09:47

We have the Arsenal coach leaving JK's at 5pm to go to the football match, cost is between 10-15tl a seat (if its full then 10tl pp return payable to the driver), with a few seats still available. The coach will return to Lapta once the match has finished. If anyone is interested, pls call 0533 8356114 - pls do not reply on here as we prob wont have time to check again later. Thanks.

gooligan


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Posts: 1591

Message Posted:
05/08/2011 11:13

Having used to live near the stadium many years ago please be aware that parking is terrible,although there is a very small car park,cars are abandonded willy nilly in every direction.

If you are coming from the West I would advise that you turn right at the Ship Inn and use the mini bypass and park in the side streets above the stadium,coming from the East,at the Police station/Market roundabout,take the first left and follow the road round to the right(not left and left) and park further up on Sehitler Caddesi.

Thanks to DC for uploading the free map,the stadium is located at G-10



http://www.allcrusades.com/CD/cypmap/map_of_girne/map_of_girne.html

newlad



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Posts: 7819

Message Posted:
05/08/2011 11:35

Good on the Liverpool lads.And thats from a Man U. fan,



Paul.

Molly


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Message Posted:
05/08/2011 14:28

6.30PM KICK OFF

Mazzie


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Message Posted:
05/08/2011 21:42

Result was Liverpool Legends 2 Trnc Legends 0, as bruce says GOOD GAME.

gooligan


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Message Posted:
05/08/2011 22:02

Has to laugh at Don Hutchinson in the 2nd half,you had to be there to understand )



Excellent turn out,well done to the organisers.