Portugal Tour 2009
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The second tour was the biggest to date, and this time we had substitutes (for a few hours).
After Malta in 2008, it was a case of “that’s it, we’ve done it!” and then back to normality. But it wasn’t long before the players started to ask about the next location. So, Portugal was chosen, with easy, direct flights and a full squad. This time, we managed to get a draw, a win and a loss.
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MALTA 2008 7th November 2008Victor Tedesco Stadium, Valletta, MaltaKirkop FC 4 Sassco.co.uk 1Scott HembroughDavid Smith, Chris Dixon, Marc McDermont, Paul McConville, Tim Gillespie, Mark Middlemiss, Dave Gourlay, Wayne Greenwell, Mark Muers,…
Read more: Portugal Tour | Day 3.Portugal Tour | Day 3.
DF FC 6 Sassco.co.uk 4. Day 3, the final day of the tour. I was up at 7:00am and by 8:00am was making my way to McDonalds for breakfast. Nothing was…
- Read more: Portugal Tour | Day 2.
Portugal Tour | Day 2.
FC Ferreiras 0 Sassco.co.uk 2. A more relaxed morning. The long day the night before took it out of us. Si and Hembrough were having breakfast at a place called Betty…
- Read more: Portugal Tour | Day 1.
Portugal Tour | Day 1.
Juventude Sport Campinense 1 Sassco.co.uk 1. As expected, the paranoia kicked in about 6:00pm on the Thursday evening. I must have sent around seven or eight (or more) texts to everyone…
Read more: Portugal weather.Portugal weather.
Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Sunny Max: 26°C 79°F Sunrise: 07:40 Sunny Max: 26°CSunrise: 07:41 Sunny Max: 25°CSunrise: 07:42 Sunny Max: 26°CSunrise: 07:43 Wind, humidity, pressure and visibility Wind: ESE 11mphHum: 43%…
- Read more: Venue change for Ferreira’s game.
Venue change for Ferreira’s game.
As mentioned earlier, for the second game (on Saturday), we will now be on 3G turf now, as FC Ferreira’s first team will be playing on the main pitch. We’ll probably…
- Read more: Sunday afternoon bar.
Sunday afternoon bar.
We play our host, Gary Thomas’ team on Sunday just before lunchtime. Afterwards, we’ll be at the Bar Solar Da Palanicie near the football pitch at Alfamar where we can celebrate…
- Read more: In the newspaper in Portugal.
In the newspaper in Portugal.
More publicity in Portugal. Algarve Resident, the local newspaper (online and in print) for the area, will be featuring Sassco’s tour. Thanks to Inês Lopes at the newspaper and also Gary Thomas at…
- Read more: On the radio in Portugal.
On the radio in Portugal.
Pleased to announce that the local radio station, KISS FM Algarve will be mentioning our tour and also the match details up to and on game days. When we were in Malta…
- Read more: Hospitality in Portugal on Friday.
Hospitality in Portugal on Friday.
After our late game on Friday (the day we land in Portugal), we’ve been invited into the restaurant/bar in the Imortal Stadium, as they have put on chicken and chips for after the match. Cost…
- Read more: Portugal Tour 2009 venues.
Portugal Tour 2009 venues.
Two new pictures of the Municipal 3G pitch, courtesy of tour operator, Gary Thomas. This is the venue for our Friday afternoon game against Juventude Sport Campinense/Loulé. Looks quite impressive and…
- Read more: About the organisers
About the organisers
The driving force behind the tour has been myself (Davinder Sangha) as well as all the players who came on the Malta Tour 2009. I expected Malta to be a one…
Read more: Portugal Tour pennantsPortugal Tour pennants
Remember the pre-match handshakes when we played our three games in Malta? We received pennants and emblems from the opponents, while all Dave Gourlay could offer was a handshake and a…
Read more: Full tour costs now publishedFull tour costs now published
The costings for the tour are in. The total to pay overall is £258 per person based on the 13 who are travelling. Obviously, you take off the deposit paid from…
Read more: FixturesFixtures
16th October (Friday) Juventude Sport Campinense/Loulé 8:30pm Municipal 3G pitch 17th October (Saturday) FC Ferreiras 5:00pm Estadio Da Nora 18th October (Sunday) Destination Football FC 11:00am Hotel Alfamar pitch
- Read more: The venues in Portugal.
The venues in Portugal.
On Friday 16th October, our game will take place at the Municipal 3G venue against Juventude Sport Campinense. The pitch is a third generation artificial turf which is FIFA approved and…
Read more: Portugal Tour shirt.Portugal Tour shirt.
The new Portugal Tour 2009 shirt is as shown in the image. The brand is Adidas (obviously) and the sizes are based on the requests made by the individual player. The…
- Read more: Flights and hotel
Flights and hotel
Flights The flights are by easyJet and take off from Newcastle. Friday 16 OctoberCheck in opens Fri 16 Oct 04:20 Closes Fri 16 Oct 05:40 We need to ensure that we…
Read more: Squad detailsSquad details
01 Dave Smith Returns as goalkeeper for the tour. Currently playing for Sassco on Saturday when the manager gets one of his sadistic moments and forces Simpson to play outfield. An…
Read more: Football venuesFootball venues
Football venues provisionally confirmed in Portugal Municipal Estadio de Albufeira.It’s likely that we’ll be playing on this pitch on Friday evening. Municipal Estadio de Albufeira.We’ll be on the same…
