Pre Season Tour - Portugal 2012

[Reading Til I Die]

Has anyone got any details or where I get details of the pre season portugal trip.
I would like to combine it with a family holiday. help?

It's taken this guy 4 years to write this post.

Why isn't he being insulted?

Come on, it's not his fault he's got a slow PC.

[Royal With Cheese]

He's probably on Compuserve with his US Robotics modem.

[3 veesinarow]

I'll be amazed if there's 100+ Reading fans there

33 of us in Slovenia in 2010

Less than that in Sweden 2006. Kitson was moved to say to us "Bloody hell, you're keen" as they arrived for the game they played in a forest clearing in the absolute middle of nowhere and Sam Sodje (I know, I know) actually wanted US to pose with him for photos.

[Squelchy2507]

I'll be amazed if there's 100+ Reading fans there

33 of us in Slovenia in 2010

Less than that in Sweden 2006. Kitson was moved to say to us "Bloody hell, you're keen" as they arrived for the game they played in a forest clearing in the absolute middle of nowhere and Sam Sodje (I know, I know) actually wanted US to pose with him for photos.

Ah, I remember it well. (as well as the drink allows me anyway - was a bit drunk by the end of the game). I think it was 13-0 versus IFK Bergvik or something like that.

[Squelchy2507]

I'll be amazed if there's 100+ Reading fans there

33 of us in Slovenia in 2010

Less than that in Sweden 2006. Kitson was moved to say to us "Bloody hell, you're keen" as they arrived for the game they played in a forest clearing in the absolute middle of nowhere and Sam Sodje (I know, I know) actually wanted US to pose with him for photos.

Ah, I remember it well. (as well as the drink allows me anyway - was a bit drunk by the end of the game). I think it was 13-0 versus IFK Bergvik or something like that.

Actually, the memory is obviously not so good. The Bergvik game was in 2004.
I think the game in 2006 in the middle of nowhere was 10-1 against Lanna GoIF

[chilipepper91]

The Royals will play three games in Portugal as part of a pre-season Barclays Premier League training camp in July.

Brian McDermott, his staff and players depart for Silves in the Algarve on Wednesday 18th July and return to England on Saturday 28th July.

Games are being pencilled in for the Algarve region for Saturday 21st, Monday 23rd and Friday 27th July - details will be finalised in due course and please note all dates and locations are subject to confirmation.

http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDet ... 10,00.html

[Aly Murty]

Actually, the memory is obviously not so good. The Bergvik game was in 2004.
I think the game in 2006 in the middle of nowhere was 10-1 against Lanna GoIF

That was a fantastic experience, ended up sitting on one of the hilly banks next to a local who insisted I tried his homemade 'tea'. about 10 'teas' later and I fell down the bank.

[EPR]

In!

Gonna have to learn once and for all how the hell "cerveja" is supposed to be pronounced.

[1871 Royal]

In for this, just contacted the tour company for prices, etc

As have I.

[EASTENDER MARKY]

Will be there for the first 2 games

[1871 Royal]

Thats what I am planning for as well.

[Squelchy2507]

IN. Flights and hotel booked.

[1871 Royal]

IN. Flights and hotel booked.

Did you get a good price?

[Squelchy2507]

IN. Flights and hotel booked.

Did you get a good price?

Nah .. oxf*rd expensive.

[Compo's Hat]

Only Portuguese top flight side based in the Algarve are Olhanense who are finishing mid table. No idea about clubs below that level.

[Somerset Royal]

Portimonense S.C. (based in Portimao, just to the west of Silves & Albufeira) played in their Premier League last season (10/11) but were relegated, so suggest they might be a possible choice (9,540 seater stadium).

PS: my in-laws live just outside Portimao so I'm ok Jack!

[Royal Prince]

Surely we'll just play in the Albufeira cup?

If so expect a random friendly and then two games in the competition at the Municipal Stadium.

Competition usually features three teams (two from Portugal), so fingers crossed for at least one of Braga/Sporting/Benfica/Porto to enter this year!

EDIT - Just read that the club are recommending staying in Albufeira, makes it seem even more of a possibility.

[Big Foot]

Booked.

[1871 Royal]

£600 for 6 nights and flights, but completely self-catered seems a bit steep, but I suppose it is middle of school holidays.

Will probably still be in.

Thats the price I got quoted as well.

Might shop around a bit.

[biscuitman]

£600 for 6 nights and flights, but completely self-catered seems a bit steep, but I suppose it is middle of school holidays

Saw you coming. Rip off. Just paid 550 for all inclusive and 7 nights.