Port Vale v Grimsby Town friendly (Spain) match thread

[philmpv]

No, but I do think it should be a factor when there are alternatives.  For example, sending Arsenal and Chelsea fans to Kazakhstan for a European final. 
In Vale's case, surely a friendly could have been arranged which met the team's needs without having to all board a plane and go on a return short haul flight, the most damaging type of flight there is. 
It's a bit like Sunak flying everywhere, ut really isn't necessary and should be avoided if possible. 

Isn't this simply a friendly in the middle of a training camp that's been arranged? Must be close to the base as I really can't see us incurring the expense of the flights etc just to fly to a friendly and then back to the camp again.

Unless you're suggesting that all foreign training camps should be avoided if air travel is required?

[Fosse69]

5 minutes ago, philmpv said:

 

 

How do you know this isn't simply a friendly in the middle of a training camp that's been arranged? I really can't see us incurring the expense of the flights etc just to fly in for a friendly and then back out again

 

Grimsby Training Camp is also in Spain

 

[The man in the pub]

Grimsby Training Camp is also in Spain
 

Too hot in the UK ?

[Kevin The Valiant]

Campoamor.....Ive played both footy and cricket there.....great spot nr Orihuela??

[The French Connection]

7 hours ago, philmpv said:

 

 

Isn't this simply a friendly in the middle of a training camp that's been arranged? Must be close to the base as I really can't see us incurring the expense of the flights etc just to fly to a friendly and then back to the camp again.

Unless you're suggesting that all foreign training camps should be avoided if air travel is required?

 

That sounds like an excellent idea.

[philmpv]

That sounds like an excellent idea.

Wow

[dishydave]

The planet will be fine it's us that's doomed and looking at our contribution to the planet so far it might not be a bad thing. Any way back to Spain anyone going?

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[jjvale_03]

3 hours ago, The French Connection said:

But does anyone seriously think the planet is going to be habitable in, say, 200 years time?  

Yes, and we'll still be waiting for Flickers to sign someone!

[darren1810]

386 for 2 people with Ryanair from Manchester, that's going Thursday and coming back Sunday. It's a tempter, just wish was say Elche or Hercules instead of Grimsby !! 

[Paul6754]

Despite all the warmth and plant food maintaining life on earth, the wonderful paella, The Alicante Bouschet vino and the undoubted upcoming climate catastrophe I'm still unavailable for the friendly in Spain.

 

[LancyTony]

On 10/06/2023 at 19:05, The French Connection said:

No, but I do think it should be a factor when there are alternatives.  For example, sending Arsenal and Chelsea fans to Kazakhstan for a European final. 

In Vale's case, surely a friendly could have been arranged which met the team's needs without having to all board a plane and go on a return short haul flight, the most damaging type of flight there is. 

It's a bit like Sunak flying everywhere, ut really isn't necessary and should be avoided if possible. 

Actually - I'd have been with you if you said "Yes"! Things like unnecessary travel, and shop lighting being on 24 hours / day...there are many more things where we could cut down on electricity and fuel usage. 

[The French Connection]

8 hours ago, LancyTony said:

Actually - I'd have been with you if you said "Yes"! Things like unnecessary travel, and shop lighting being on 24 hours / day...there are many more things where we could cut down on electricity and fuel usage. 

Well, LT, that would be a good start. There's a lot that could be achieved without much inconvenience, if only people/organisations/Governments would commit to it and raise awareness. 

[Mellor!]

3 of us have booked up for a few days. Anyone else going across? 

[Paul6754]

I'll be in Europe at the time but not in Spain.....is it on iFollow?.......lol

[LancyTony]

On 12/06/2023 at 07:00, The French Connection said:

Well, LT, that would be a good start. There's a lot that could be achieved without much inconvenience, if only people/organisations/Governments would commit to it and raise awareness. 

Totally agree.