Travel Stade Rennais (A) - Saturday 8th August (pre-season friendly)

[Les Beeavinu]

Why are we playing here when we aren’t on tour or having a pre season there ?

It's about the same distance as Newcastle, it's hardly the other side of the world. Better than EFL oppposition and we don't want to play a Premier League side.

 

[RangerBee13]

So looks like the morning game is a non starter then?? Might just head to that ground anyway and see what’s going on when we get there…

 

[Sheerwater Bee]

closing the hotel bar at 11pm be fun trying !

That's what happens when you're slumming it. Standards.

 

[LostBee]

Arrived at the hotel after a hike through the backstreets from the airport.

Couple of quiet beers at the hotel for tonight and then the fun starts tomorrow

 

[Griffingreen]

Overnight in Caen, then Rennes for lunch tomorrow

 

[Sammi]

15 and I are in the car about to leave, should be a nice clear run down to Portsmouth

 

[stevil]

15 and I are in the car about to leave, should be a nice clear run down to Portsmouth

16 and I are on the ferry at Newhaven. 16 very grumpy…!

 

[Sammi]

16 and I are on the ferry at Newhaven. 16 very grumpy…!

15 isnt too grumpy - tired though as he stayed up until 2am playing FIFA so he hopefully sleeps on the Ferry.

Had a great clear run down waiting for check in to open

 

[SC]

just about to leave. Should be at Portsmouth Dock in about 10 minutes. Buzzing

 

[Sammi]

Those who aren't already checked in at Portsmouth for the 8am, you'll get one of these

 

[SC]

Definitely more security than normal today in Portsmouth. First time i have ever had to go through scanner and also have luggage checked

 

[Griffingreen]

Definitely more security than normal today in Portsmouth. First time i have ever had to go through scanner and also have luggage checked

Absolutely none of that yesterday, it was all smooth sailing, hope you all have the same

 

[sonnyjim]

The 07.31 Eurostar Von Ryans express has departed!
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[SC]

Not long now for the 8pm Portsmouth. Few Bees spotted. Oh and If they are a GPG'er, I hope your son found you and I didnt traumatize him too much when I said hi.

As for me, nice 4 seater sofa to stretch out on, table for drink and laptop if necessary. Next to a f***ijg bin !

 

[Sammi]

Not long now for the 8pm Portsmouth. Few Bees spotted. Oh and If they are a GPG'er, I hope your son found you and I didnt traumatize him too much when I said hi.

As for me, nice 4 seater sofa to stretch out on, table for drink and laptop if necessary. Next to a f***ijg bin !

Navy hoody, with his scarf around his neck? If so, it was 15 and hes not traumatised just in walking zombie mood with tiredness hitting.

 

[Ashford Bees]

Heading to the food and drink market for a liquid lunch then mooch around St Anne’s square for beer in the sun. Allez!

 

[nick logan]

The 07.31 Eurostar Von Ryans express has departed!
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Thought you were on our flight

 

[Jay Bee]

Is 08:01 the one that you were kicked off, or the replacement?

I'm on the 07:31. They changed my seat reservation but didn't kick me off.

The 07.31 Eurostar Von Ryans express has departed!
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Choo choo

 

[stevil]

15 isnt too grumpy - tired though as he stayed up until 2am playing FIFA so he hopefully sleeps on the Ferry.

Had a great clear run down waiting for check in to open

16 has slept through the whole ferry journey, so fingers crossed for a pleasant drive down to Rennes!

Hope you have a similarly pleasant voyage…

 

[sonnyjim]

Thought you were on our flight

Safe flight mate,
See you over there️️

 

[JordanBEE]

Which pre match watering holes are people heading to tomorrow then?

 

[Ashford Bees]

Which pre match watering holes are people heading to tomorrow then?

Bonjour Ken. @Lush55 is itinerary tour leader.

 

[nick logan]

Which pre match watering holes are people heading to tomorrow then?

The big square by carousel , VFTB post from the other day

 

[Ashford Bees]

Heading to the food and drink market for a liquid lunch then mooch around St Anne’s square for beer in the sun. Allez! View attachment 67838

Lot of stalls closed for the summer. Not a lot of choice for food and drink. Give a wide berth

 

[Ashford Bees]

The big square by carousel , VFTB post from the other day

Heading there now #MontyExpeditionaryForce

 

[Sheerwater Bee]

Landed at CDG in the land of the snail eating surrender monkeys. On the train into Paris to catch the SGV to Rennes. 1st class of course. Standards.

 

[Kettering Bee]

Thought you were on our flight

He’s definitely here. Saw him wandering the streets. Did a welfare check and he was ok. Offered him some biscuits and water but he declined my offer of help!

 

[Kettering Bee]

Landed at CDG in the land of the snail eating surrender monkeys. On the train into Paris to catch the SGV to Rennes. 1st class of course. Standards.

behave yourself, you rude man. It’s very nice here.

 

[abeeforever]

Is this what to expect at Roazhon Park !!!!

 

[super J]

Who did this?

 

[Melman]

Probably the wrong place to ask but are the club steaming this?

 

[Untouchable]

Probably the wrong place to ask but are the club steaming this?

I’m sure someone said it will be on YouTube.

 

[Bigbee]

I’m sure someone said it will be on YouTube.

its on the clubs website

 

[SC]

Never had it this bad on my french travels. Expected to be in Rennes about now but still an hour+ away. Getting through customs was bad enough but roads have been bad. Looks like im approaching 2nd road closure as stuck in traffic again

 

[badgerbee]

Probably the wrong place to ask but are the club steaming this?

10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1......

 

[sonnyjim]

He’s definitely here. Saw him wandering the streets. Did a welfare check and he was ok. Offered him some biscuits and water but he declined my offer of help!

Your funny Kettering!
Beers are very strong int they lol,
Popping down the square to see mr Logan etc now

 

[braunton bee]

10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1......

Good old oak days

 

[Old B]

Probably the wrong place to ask but are the club running coaches for this?

They left last Monday

 

[anaslund]

Yes

Anybody else in Rennes yet? Heading of to the Pl St Anne in a s

 

[anaslund]

Anybody else in Rennes yet? Heading of to the Pl St Anne in a short while.

Yep. Where are you now?

 

[anaslund]

Anybody else in Rennes yet? Heading of to the Pl St Anne in a short while.

You in Rennes?

 

[anaslund]

Advance party at sea.

You in Rennes yet?

 

[Hungerford Bee]

You in Rennes?

Yep place st. Anne

 

[Sammi]

@SC you made better time to the hotel than us though... we must have ended up one of the last literal ones through... after nearly 2hrs to get through did do a service stop stop for a quick leg stretch

 

[Jay Bee]

Drinking in a small square in the city (Rue Rallier du Baty) a man with a guitar and a speaker has suddenly appeared, playing, presumably, sweet French folk songs. Wondering if €20 will persuade him he knows all the words to Hey Jude.

 

[SC]

@SC you made better time to the hotel than us though... we must have ended up one of the last literal ones through... after nearly 2hrs to get through did do a service stop stop for a quick leg stretch

I've only just made it to my hotel. Bag dropped now off to find metro or uber to get into town for a drink

 

[Sammi]

Ahh yours wasn't the other British car in the car park when we arrived then...

 

[SC]

Ahh yours wasn't the other British car in the car park when we arrived then...

Which hotel you at ?

 

[Griffingreen]

I've only just made it to my hotel. Bag dropped now off to find metro or uber to get into town for a drink

See you at breakfast

 

[lukas89]

what’s the plan for tomorrow, where we all meeting at?