ARTICLE: Pre-season to feature game in Belgium

[BensMee]

Is there any suggestion from those in the know that the game in Portugal will be open to fans, and any idea what area it will be??

[onewillieirvine]

Hearing that we played Fleetwood earlier today, ended 2-2 apparently.

[randomclaret2]

3-2 win for us, according to Fleetwood

[onewillieirvine]

I have ceased contact with my source

[BradTee93]

Any fellow clarets on the 12:50pm Friday flight out from Manchester?

[NewClaret]

Anyone who is going know how they’re planning to get to the ground yet?

Would like to go but assume I’ll have to hire a car to get to Genk. Wish the club would help out with things like this - a coach or whatever.

Although I’d also like to know the Portugal plans before committing.

[1989_claret]

Train from Brussels to Genk and then a taxi/Uber to the stadium.

[Claret86]

Does anyone have any recommendations for getting from charleroi to Brussels?
I caught the bus in 2013 but it was a pain. Spent the journey there with an Italian man practically sitting on me and on the way back it was that busy we ended up sharing a taxi with a group.
Is the train easier or has the bus service become better organised?

[BradTee93]

Does anyone have any recommendations for getting from charleroi to Brussels?
I caught the bus in 2013 but it was a pain. Spent the journey there with an Italian man practically sitting on me and on the way back it was that busy we ended up sharing a taxi with a group.
Is the train easier or has the bus service become better organised?

There seems to be a shuttle bus running from the airport every 20/30 mins from what I’ve seen, roughly €17 a journey

[Ightenhill_Claret]

Yeah the Flibco bus is decent these days. Used it several times and it’s a decent service.

Just sent this to a mate on Twitter but a few bar recommendations for Brussels
La Morte Subite - https://alamortsubite.com/en
One of my favourites just round the corner from the Grand Place and Brussels Central. Proper old school but a great atmosphere.

Delirium Cafe https://www.deliriumvillage.com/bar/delirium-cafe/
This is like a little alleyway with a few different bars - the downstairs one is mental on a Saturday night - packed, great atmosphere, loads of beers on tap etc

Le Cercueil
https://m.facebook.com/barlecercueil
A brilliant rock bar just off Grand Place - rock music, cocktails and great beers - best beer in here is La Guillotine (8.5% blond)

Au Brasseur - just off Grand Place again (on the corner of a street that has some good takeaways - Hellas the kebab shop is great for a 1am pit stop!). Great to sit outside and usually a good atmosphere inside as well. Not the biggest gaff but they do these beer tasting boards for three, five and 8 beers I think).

[StoneIslandClaret]

Any fellow clarets on the 12:50pm Friday flight out from Manchester?

Yes I’m on it.

[StoneIslandClaret]

How many are on the 4.55 Manchester to Charleoi and 12.50
Back on the Sunday ?

[turbo5]

Looked at the ferry option and the Dover- Dunkirk route was the cheapest for my VW T6 LWB camper about £240 return. Sail out Friday and return Sunday, its 1050 miles return. Fuel cost will be about £200 plus any tolls it's looking about £500 for the travel alone. I could camp in the van and save on 2 nights accommodation if I was just travelling with my lad. or I could take 5 people and either stay in accommodation or find a campsite nearby and take the awning.
I go away on holiday the week after so still undecided. With food, booze , European breakdown cover and insurance on the van it all adds up could see it costing £800 or £400 each for the 2 of us obviously cheaper with 4 or 5 people . Then two days driving 9-10 hours a day

[Leisure]

Accy Clarets are still looking into the possibility of putting a coach on and hopefully we'll know one way or the other by early next week. It would help if anyone who would be interested.could register their interest to give us an idea of likely demand.

[ClaretAL]

Accy Clarets are still looking into the possibility of putting a coach on and hopefully we'll know one way or the other by early next week. It would help if anyone who would be interested.could register their interest to give us an idea of likely demand.

Absolutely interested, are you going to launch a separate post Pete?

[Leisure]

Absolutely interested, are you going to launch a separate post Pete?

I'll post on this thread initially once I know the situation and if we are going to run I'll start a separate thread to take bookings.

[1989_claret]

Yeah the Flibco bus is decent these days. Used it several times and it’s a decent service.

Just sent this to a mate on Twitter but a few bar recommendations for Brussels
La Morte Subite - https://alamortsubite.com/en
One of my favourites just round the corner from the Grand Place and Brussels Central. Proper old school but a great atmosphere.

Delirium Cafe https://www.deliriumvillage.com/bar/delirium-cafe/
This is like a little alleyway with a few different bars - the downstairs one is mental on a Saturday night - packed, great atmosphere, loads of beers on tap etc

Le Cercueil
https://m.facebook.com/barlecercueil
A brilliant rock bar just off Grand Place - rock music, cocktails and great beers - best beer in here is La Guillotine (8.5% blond)

Au Brasseur - just off Grand Place again (on the corner of a street that has some good takeaways - Hellas the kebab shop is great for a 1am pit stop!). Great to sit outside and usually a good atmosphere inside as well. Not the biggest gaff but they do these beer tasting boards for three, five and 8 beers I think).

Be great if we can all meet up on the Friday evening in the same bar(s) and then drink in the same place in Genk on the Saturday. Those nights and days in Istanbul and Athens are memories I’ll cherish forever.

[Steeton claret]

Leisure will it just be there and back or will you be stopping over night? I would be interested .ta

[sykeclaret]

Accy Clarets are still looking into the possibility of putting a coach on and hopefully we'll know one way or the other by early next week. It would help if anyone who would be interested.could register their interest to give us an idea of likely demand.

X4 here would be interested in the coach

[BradTee93]

Be great if we can all meet up on the Friday evening in the same bar(s) and then drink in the same place in Genk on the Saturday. Those nights and days in Istanbul and Athens are memories I’ll cherish forever.

Definitely! I’m going on my own by the looks of it so the more Clarets to drink with in Genk the better

[shulgin]

Me and my lad definitely interested

[Bosscat]

I'll post on this thread initially once I know the situation and if we are going to run I'll start a separate thread to take bookings.

I would be very interested in a place Leisure if you are organising a coach

[Boxy]

We have potentially 4 who be interested

[Andy@Colne]

Definitely interested in Leisure's European tour.

[Cabbage]

Accy Clarets are still looking into the possibility of putting a coach on and hopefully we'll know one way or the other by early next week. It would help if anyone who would be interested.could register their interest to give us an idea of likely demand.

My son and I would be interested.

[trickytrev]

Hi Pete, at least 2 interested cheers Steve M

[Tuddybfc]

Has anyone got as far as booking any accommodation in or around Genk and has anything that may be worth recommending?

[Bop]

Two Peter please if it happens. Ta

[1989_claret]

Has anyone got as far as booking any accommodation in or around Genk and has anything that may be worth recommending?

Staying in Brussels. Will get the train to and from Genk on the Saturday. My mate worked as a groundsman for Leuven and said there is nothing to do in Genk. He said stay in Brussels, Leuven or Hasselt. We have chosen Brussels as it is easier on Sunday for our flight home.

[ClaretTony]

Staying in Brussels. Will get the train to and from Genk on the Saturday. My mate worked as a groundsman for Leuven and said there is nothing to do in Genk. He said stay in Brussels, Leuven or Hasselt. We have chosen Brussels as it is easier on Sunday for our flight home.

We’d sorted something in Hasselt had we decided to go

[John Johnson 1605]

Accy Clarets are still looking into the possibility of putting a coach on and hopefully we'll know one way or the other by early next week. It would help if anyone who would be interested.could register their interest to give us an idea of likely demand.

Leisure, have any idea of the time you are likely to leave Burnley?

[BradTee93]

Has anyone got as far as booking any accommodation in or around Genk and has anything that may be worth recommending?

I’ve booked into the Bokrijks Hotel for 2 nights, only £124 in total.

[Leisure]

Leisure, have any idea of the time you are likely to leave Burnley?

Not yet. We're still looking at options/costs.

[Burnleydan]

Has anyone got as far as booking any accommodation in or around Genk and has anything that may be worth recommending?

I’m booked into Hotel Ecu In the centre of Genk on the Saturday night, no idea where I’m staying on the Friday yet mind.

[StoneIslandClaret]

I’ve booked into the Bokrijks Hotel for 2 nights, only £124 in total.

Booked into the same on the Saturday night, Staying in Charleoi the Friday night.

[StoneIslandClaret]

Booked into the Le Bonimenteur hotel in Charleoi on the Friday night, Train to Genk Saturday morning and stopping in the Bokrijks hotel Saturday night then train at 7.07 to Charleoi Sunday for the 12.50 back to Manchester.

[BradTee93]

Booked into the same on the Saturday night, Staying in Charleoi the Friday night.

See you there pal think we’re on the same flight home too by looks of it

[NewClaret]

Has anyone going made their plans how they’re getting from Brussels to Genk yet? Really not sure if I can be faffed hiring a car.

I’m hoping Leisure is doing a pick up in Brussels

[1989_claret]

Has anyone going made their plans how they’re getting from Brussels to Genk yet? Really not sure if I can be faffed hiring a car.

I’m hoping Leisure is doing a pick up in Brussels

We’re getting the train.

[NewClaret]

We’re getting the train.

Ah thanks, there does seem to be a direct train actually. For some reason when I first looked I thought it was 2 changes and several hours.

[BradTee93]

Reading up on the area the StadeCafe seems to be a popular bar for fans when visiting Genk. Train only looks to take an hour 20 or so from Brussels to Genk

[Tricky Trevor]

Staying in Brussels. Will get the train to and from Genk on the Saturday. My mate worked as a groundsman for Leuven and said there is nothing to do in Genk. He said stay in Brussels, Leuven or Hasselt. We have chosen Brussels as it is easier on Sunday for our flight home.

Leuven is the brewing capital of Belgium for those that are interested.
https://www.visitleuven.be/en/food-drinks

[Tricky Trevor]

Came across this on FB this morning. Don’t shoot the messenger but possibly the Portugal match?

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[Rileybobs]

Came across this on FB this morning. Don’t shoot the messenger but possibly the Portugal match?
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I’m thinking why do those donuts have scarves covering their faces?

[Nori1958]

I’m thinking why do those donuts have scarves covering their faces?

Not a good look is it

[ALHAMBRA 1925]

Hi Pete leisure, I would definitely be interested in the Genk coach.
Steve.

[ClaretTony]

Came across this on FB this morning. Don’t shoot the messenger but possibly the Portugal match?
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Not sure what on earth this has to do with the trip to Genk, but Burnley are not scheduled to play Helmond on 29th July.

[colner]

According to Soccerway,Helmond are playing at home to Al Riyadh on our tba date

[bumba]

Don't know yet but probably, to keep cost down, there and back. Would depend on what the coach firm say regarding the drivers needing their rest period.

I'd be interested there and back

[Bfc_1882]

Very interested if it is happening.