Rijeka - who is going?

[Nakedmanoncrack]

Well? Croatia is on the green list, as to what that means & the logistics of getting to Rijeka, I dont know. No isolation on return, but don't know much else. Would think seriously about going over, if its going to be feasible, anyone more knowledgeable, know the score?

[CMurdoch]

Well? Croatia is on the green list, as to what that means & the logistics of getting to Rijeka, I dont know. No isolation on return, but don't know much else. Would think seriously about going over, if its going to be feasible, anyone more knowledgeable, know the score?

Are we on their green list given Borisland currently has mega cases of Covid?
Getting into the game is the other spaniard in the works.

[Andy74]

Well? Croatia is on the green list, as to what that means & the logistics of getting to Rijeka, I dont know. No isolation on return, but don't know much else. Would think seriously about going over, if its going to be feasible, anyone more knowledgeable, know the score?

Highly unlikely to get into the game is the main issue with this one.

[Sir David Gray]

Well? Croatia is on the green list, as to what that means & the logistics of getting to Rijeka, I dont know. No isolation on return, but don't know much else. Would think seriously about going over, if its going to be feasible, anyone more knowledgeable, know the score?

On 21 July 2021, Croatian authorities announced that from Monday 26 July 2021 all travellers from the UK must present a negative COVID-19 antigen test which must not be older than 48 hours or a negative PCR test no older than 72 hours on arrival, regardless of their vaccination status.

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/croatia/entry-requirements

Before travelling to Scotland from a green list country or area, you must:

complete a passenger locator form
take a COVID-19 test
book and pay £88 for a COVID-19 test – you should take this test within 2 days of arriving in Scotland
You will not need to isolate unless:

the result of the COVID-19 test you’ve taken on day 2 after arriving back in Scotland is positive
NHS Scotland Test and Protect contact you to let you know that you need to isolate as you’ve travelled with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19

https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-international-travel-quarantine/pages/red-amber-and-green-list-countries/

You probably won't get into the game though.

[Nakedmanoncrack]

Highly unlikely to get into the game is the main issue with this one.

Same was probably said about the game today to be fair.

[FifeHibs]

What’s the best airport to fly into

[flash]

Same was probably said about the game today to be fair.

And nobody got in.

[tamig]

Same was probably said about the game today to be fair.

Nobody got into the game today. Some guys booked rooms that were overlooking the ground.

[B.H.F.C]

And nobody got in.

Didn’t get in but had a fairly decent view by the looks of it.

There’s a big hill behind the goals in Rijeka so anyone going might get a view from there!

[Brightside]

What’s the best airport to fly into

Pula

[Nakedmanoncrack]

And nobody got in.

Maybe not technically 'in' but were able to watch the match.

[007]

Nobody got into the game today. Some guys booked rooms that were overlooking the ground.

Shame they didn't live stream the 1st half for us.

[flash]

Didn’t get in but had a fairly decent view by the looks of it.

There’s a big hill behind the goals in Rijeka so anyone going might get a view from there!

Fair enough. Good luck to them.

[Hermit Crab]

Didn’t get in but had a fairly decent view by the looks of it.

There’s a big hill behind the goals in Rijeka so anyone going might get a view from there!


Its just not worth the risk going through all that hassle of tests etc to find a hill behind a stand that you might not even be able to access or, get moved on by police or even worse, get chased by yobs. :dunno:

You won't get into the game thats for sure.

[Bishop Hibee]

https://twitter.com/fitbaculture/status/1420835333793533952?s=21

If Hibs fans didn’t get in then a good few had a good view.

[CMurdoch]

https://twitter.com/fitbaculture/status/1420835333793533952?s=21

If Hibs fans didn’t get in then a good few had a good view.

Great effort guys and girls

[CapitalGreen]

Its just not worth the risk going through all that hassle of tests etc to find a hill behind a stand that you might not even be able to access or, get moved on by police or even worse, get chased by yobs. :dunno:

You won't get into the game thats for sure.

Worst case scrnario you end up having few beers in the sun in a wonderful part of the world.

[jacomo]

Great effort guys and girls


Yeah, I really like that. Good work!

[hibbysam]

Its just not worth the risk going through all that hassle of tests etc to find a hill behind a stand that you might not even be able to access or, get moved on by police or even worse, get chased by yobs. :dunno:

You won't get into the game thats for sure.

Surely that’s up to them to decide whether it’s worth it or not? Little bit of hassle (taking one test, booking another two and filling in a form) for plenty of sun, cracking company, most likely get to see the Hibs and hopefully see us progress, in a cracking country with plenty food and drink. Sounds ideal to me.

[Nakedmanoncrack]

Didn’t get in but had a fairly decent view by the looks of it.

There’s a big hill behind the goals in Rijeka so anyone going might get a view from there!

Same stadium England played at, when Croatia were serving a punishment of games behind closed doors apparently. And decent numbers appear to have travelled & seen game from the hill.

[007]

Its just not worth the risk going through all that hassle of tests etc to find a hill behind a stand that you might not even be able to access or, get moved on by police or even worse, get chased by yobs. :dunno:

You won't get into the game thats for sure.

Are Rijeka known for their yobs chasing people on hills? 😀

[hibeesam]

Silly hilly

[BILLYHIBS]

Was in Croatia just before Lockdown and the Bar Staff were being arsey if you didnae have their currency

They took Euros but the price of your pint went up

Just saying likes :greengrin

Beautiful country

[Since90+2]

Was in Croatia just before Lockdown and the Bar Staff were being arsey if you didnae have their currency

They took Euros but the price of your pint went up

Just saying likes :greengrin

Beautiful country

I'd imagine our bar staff would be the same if you try to pay in another currency.

[BILLYHIBS]

I'd imagine our bar staff would be the same if you try to pay in another currency.
Yip

[Hiber-nation]

I'd imagine our bar staff would be the same if you try to pay in another currency.

Exactly. Couldn't believe the number of people trying to pay in Euros instead of Kunas when we were there a few years ago. All got quite rightly sent packing to the ATM!

[Rijeka fan]

Forget about a hill above stadium. Police will not let You there, especially with club signs, for sure because it will be to close to northern stand.

I already explained situation with tickets for a game on other thread, if You want to go to the game with jerseys and flags, it will not be possible and police will not let You in due to UEFA regulations. But if You go as a tourists, I think that You will pass without any problems. On every game during summer we had a bunch of foreigners, people spending summer vacation here. So...

[tamig]

Surely that’s up to them to decide whether it’s worth it or not? Little bit of hassle (taking one test, booking another two and filling in a form) for plenty of sun, cracking company, most likely get to see the Hibs and hopefully see us progress, in a cracking country with plenty food and drink. Sounds ideal to me.

How do you reckon that? On the telly or in person?

[Antifa Hibs]

Don't have twitter or facebook to brag that I was there so with no chances of any likes that rules me out....


Before covid nothing could have stopped me getting to an away day but with the uncertainty off it all for me its pointless.

[Garymcl]

Really fancy this as of work for a few days been before great country would recommend it to fellow hibbys :flag:

[CMurdoch]

Forget about a hill above stadium. Police will not let You there, especially with club signs, for sure because it will be to close to northern stand.

I already explained situation with tickets for a game on other thread, if You want to go to the game with jerseys and flags, it will not be possible and police will not let You in due to UEFA regulations. But if You go as a tourists, I think that You will pass without any problems. On every game during summer we had a bunch of foreigners, people spending summer vacation here. So...

Good advice :aok:

[Nakedmanoncrack]

Forget about a hill above stadium. Police will not let You there, especially with club signs, for sure because it will be to close to northern stand.

I already explained situation with tickets for a game on other thread, if You want to go to the game with jerseys and flags, it will not be possible and police will not let You in due to UEFA regulations. But if You go as a tourists, I think that You will pass without any problems. On every game during summer we had a bunch of foreigners, people spending summer vacation here. So...

Welcome to Hibs.net, how many supporters will be allowed in do you think, and will it sell out?
Croatia is a lovely country & would be good to visit a new city, as 'a tourist' and get to the game.

[Sir David Gray]

Welcome to Hibs.net, how many supporters will be allowed in do you think, and will it sell out?
Croatia is a lovely country & would be good to visit a new city, as 'a tourist' and get to the game.

Their stadium holds 8,279 people and the Rijeka fan on the other thread said Croatia doesn't limit crowd numbers just now.

[Nakedmanoncrack]

Their stadium holds 8,279 people and the Rijeka fan on the other thread said Croatia doesn't limit crowd numbers just now.


Should get in no problem then, provided behaving ourselves.

[Rijeka fan]

Welcome to Hibs.net, how many supporters will be allowed in do you think, and will it sell out?
Croatia is a lovely country & would be good to visit a new city, as 'a tourist' and get to the game.

Thanks.

Normal capacity of stadium (without guests stand) is around 7.500 people. Yesterday against Gzira attendance was 2.200 (I know, poor one). So, I doubt it will be sold out.

At the moment there is no limitations in attendance number but attendance is allowed ONLY with EU Covid certificate with QR code (it can be on a phone or it can be printed on paper).

Northern stand is for home supporters (You need to be a member to buy a ticket), eastern and western stands are open for everyone. However, on eastern stand are mostly also home supporters because it is much cheaper than western.

[marinello59]

Thanks.

Normal capacity of stadium (without guests stand) is around 7.500 people. Yesterday against Gzira attendance was 2.200 (I know, poor one). So, I doubt it will be sold out.

At the moment there is no limitations in attendance number but attendance is allowed ONLY with EU Covid certificate with QR code (it can be on a phone or it can be printed on paper).

Northern stand is for home supporters (You need to be a member to buy a ticket), eastern and western stands are open for everyone. However, on eastern stand are mostly also home supporters because it is much cheaper than western.

The requirement for a QR code is bad news, the Scottish vaccination certificates don’t have one.

[EI255]

Highly unlikely to get into the game is the main issue with this one.Yip. You probably won't get in.

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[Rijeka fan]

https://www.eudigitalnacovidpotvrda.hr/en

No QR code, no party.

But, You can make Covid certificate here on site by testing in authorised facility. It works for Croatian citizens, if You are negative You get certificate same day on e-mail as .pdf file.

Authorised for testing is private clinic Medico, for example
https://app.medico.hr/?lang=en

Hmm, I believe I earned at least one beer so far?:wink:

[Nakedmanoncrack]

Yip. You probably won't get in.

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I think the chances are high that anyone who is sensible & does their homework, will get in, based on what I've read.

[Rijeka fan]

You should also notice that stadium Rujevica is built basicly in the middle of nowhere.

https://www.google.com/maps/place/HNK+Rijeka+Stadium+Rujevica/@45.347449,14.402513,460m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x4764a6c6a45cd13f:0x698d0 ad11598ac87!8m2!3d45.3478867!4d14.4022364

What do I mean? There is a bus line from the city but very rare. Best way is to go by the car (taxi is ok on a way to the stadium but there is no taxi stand at the stadium so to get back You have to call one) but then You need to know where to park because entries on western and eastern stand are on opposite sides and there is no possibility to walk around the stadium - do not ask me why.

Also, there is no organised parking area (parking on map is only for most expensive season tickets) so we park basicly everywhere around the stadium. Including main street. Police tolerates this "wild" parking during matches.

[Rijeka fan]

And to finish this story, there are no pubs around stadium. You can see Dockers pub and Lovorka restaurant on map, both working, but they are situated below eastern stand entry point and usually full of home supporters.

However, on stadium You have beer, nevertheless what stand. Half liter is 20 kn. Domestic manufacturer, just signed a contract with him. We are not delighted, perhaps You will have other opinion.

Also, there should be a small fan-shop below western and below eastern stand. Credit cards accepted.

[Itsnoteasy]

https://twitter.com/fitbaculture/status/1420835333793533952?s=21

If Hibs fans didn’t get in then a good few had a good view.


CCS kool kids from the capital.

Now that doesn't sound like it will strike the fear into opposing teams. Must be getting soft in their old age.

[marinello59]

CCS kool kids from the capital.

Now that doesn't sound like it will strike the fear into opposing teams. Must be getting soft in their old age.

Kids may be pushing it a bit as well. :greengrin

[marinello59]

I think the chances are high that anyone who is sensible & does their homework, will get in, based on what I've read.

I think you arę right. Never understimate the ability of Scottish football fans to attend games they are told they can’t. :greengrin

[Stoker]

Didn’t get in but had a fairly decent view by the looks of it.

There’s a big hill behind the goals in Rijeka so anyone going might get a view from there!


I do not recommend. Warmly.

[Iggy Pope]

And to finish this story, there are no pubs around stadium. You can see Dockers pub and Lovorka restaurant on map, both working, but they are situated below eastern stand entry point and usually full of home supporters.

However, on stadium You have beer, nevertheless what stand. Half liter is 20 kn. Domestic manufacturer, just signed a contract with him. We are not delighted, perhaps You will have other opinion.

Also, there should be a small fan-shop below western and below eastern stand. Credit cards accepted.

Tremendous input from this fellah really and helpful to anyone making plans (which is what these threads are best kept to).
Well done friend.

[CMurdoch]

Tremendous input from this fellah really and helpful to anyone making plans (which is what these threads are best kept to).
Well done friend.

Yeah, it's useful and interesting

[Since90+2]

And to finish this story, there are no pubs around stadium. You can see Dockers pub and Lovorka restaurant on map, both working, but they are situated below eastern stand entry point and usually full of home supporters.

However, on stadium You have beer, nevertheless what stand. Half liter is 20 kn. Domestic manufacturer, just signed a contract with him. We are not delighted, perhaps You will have other opinion.

Also, there should be a small fan-shop below western and below eastern stand. Credit cards accepted.

How do you expect Hibs fans will be treated (by Rijeka fans and police) in the city? I wouldn't imagine there will be a lot of fans travelling but there will probably be enough for them to attract attention in the city before the match.

Please be aware by attract attention I mean general drinking ect and nothing malicious.

[degenerated]

I think the chances are high that anyone who is sensible & does their homework, will get in, based on what I've read.Pre Covid the only real problem I found with going to Croatia is that I really didn't want to come home :greengrin

[Nakedmanoncrack]

I will either go home from the pub tonight - and book the flights I've got my eye on, or wait until after 1st leg, and give best chance of being up to date with changing entry requirements.

[green with envy]

As one that's only missed a couple 'o handful of European away games in around 30 odd years, including pre-season friendlies etc. I certainly would have been there yesterday and most likely in a fortnight but i'm in no mood to travel abroad during these times.

[SMAXXA]

Booked up tonight, flight to Milan a night there then flight to Croatia for 2 nights then home

[Jamesie]

Booked up tonight, flight to Milan a night there then flight to Croatia for 2 nights then home

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/italy/entry-requirements

Entry to Italy from the UK
Until 30 August travellers who have been in the UK, in the previous 14 days, must present a negative molecular or antigen test taken in the 48 hours preceding entry into Italy. They must also self-isolate for 5 days, at the end of which they must take a rapid antigenic or molecular swab test for COVID-19 and test negative for release. Children under the age of 6, from the UK, do not need to test but are not exempt from self-isolation.


You’re not going to be able to go via Italy I think mate - the transit exemption only applies for vehicles I believe.

[SMAXXA]

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/italy/entry-requirements

Entry to Italy from the UK
Until 30 August travellers who have been in the UK, in the previous 14 days, must present a negative molecular or antigen test taken in the 48 hours preceding entry into Italy. They must also self-isolate for 5 days, at the end of which they must take a rapid antigenic or molecular swab test for COVID-19 and test negative for release. Children under the age of 6, from the UK, do not need to test but are not exempt from self-isolation.


You’re not going to be able to go via Italy I think mate - the transit exemption only applies for vehicles I believe.

Cheers buddy I’ve sent it in to ma mate who’s booked it in the hope he’s not made a James Blunt of it 😂

[Sir David Gray]

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/italy/entry-requirements

Entry to Italy from the UK
Until 30 August travellers who have been in the UK, in the previous 14 days, must present a negative molecular or antigen test taken in the 48 hours preceding entry into Italy. They must also self-isolate for 5 days, at the end of which they must take a rapid antigenic or molecular swab test for COVID-19 and test negative for release. Children under the age of 6, from the UK, do not need to test but are not exempt from self-isolation.


You’re not going to be able to go via Italy I think mate - the transit exemption only applies for vehicles I believe.

:agree:

"Exemptions from testing and self-isolation may apply to travellers transiting Italy in a private vehicle for less than 36 hours and those travelling for proven reasons of work, health or absolute necessity, for less than 120 hours. The requirement to complete a passenger locator form will still apply to all travellers (even those exempt from testing and self-isolation)."

Unless you can prove your onward travel to Croatia is an "absolute necessity" then you'll need to isolate for 5 days on arrival.

[SMAXXA]

:agree:

"Exemptions from testing and self-isolation may apply to travellers transiting Italy in a private vehicle for less than 36 hours and those travelling for proven reasons of work, health or absolute necessity, for less than 120 hours. The requirement to complete a passenger locator form will still apply to all travellers (even those exempt from testing and self-isolation)."

Unless you can prove your onward travel to Croatia is an "absolute necessity" then you'll need to isolate for 5 days on arrival.

Course it’s a necessity 😂, I messaged him and he’s going to try change it tomorrow that would explain why the flight was about 30 quid daft bassa. He tried in fairness am just no going to start using him as a travel agent a y time soon

[Rijeka fan]

How do you expect Hibs fans will be treated (by Rijeka fans and police) in the city? I wouldn't imagine there will be a lot of fans travelling but there will probably be enough for them to attract attention in the city before the match.

Please be aware by attract attention I mean general drinking ect and nothing malicious.

Yes, I know what You mean.:wink:

Let me explain how it works here. It is 10 clubs in Croatian first league, only 5 have fans going on away games - Dinamo, Hajduk, Osijek, Istra and Rijeka. Basically, only these clubs have ultras. There is no more riots on stadiums because football games are secured by intervention police - nice gentlemen with helmets, body armour and shields. Since Croatia is small and with poor railway network, we are going on away games with cars. And then You have road blocks entering a city, so You enter stadium escorted by police, You are on the stand with 50-100 policemen and You leave city escorted by police.

We played 4 times EL groups in last 9 years. In these 5 years we did not reach group stage we played EL qualifications. So we played some good teams with respectable ultras groups. But generally only Ferencvaros, Feyenoord, Standard Liege and Stuttgart fans showed up in respectable numbers. And Abeerden, of course, I will come back to them. So, when they come in big numbers, usually there is a meeting point in the city, usually a square, where away guests spend time to the game guarded by police. But, all of this was pre-Covid.

Aberdeen - since Croats and Scots generally do not have disputes among fans, Aberdeen fans were allowed to walk around city in jerseys both times. Speaking of Aberdeen fans I do not mean Aberdeen casuals because they actually did not show up or, if they did, they came with their wifes and children. There was no incidents with our ultras. However, 3 years ago there was a incident in Aberdeen on second leg. Do not get me wrong, it is a part of "folklor", as we say, but it left a kind of bitter taste.

So, to answer Your question - if You are going to spend a time before a game like Scottish fans do, do not think that it will be a problem. But I am not sure that You will reach a stadium if police identify you as away fans. Covid times, UEFA regulations. Also, although stadium numbers are not limited, there is a limitation for bars and pubs which can only go in worse direction in next 15 days.

Also, I do not know whether Hibs fans have casual crew, if they do and if they are looking for trouble, for sure they will find it here with our Armada ultras.

Hope I explained the situation.