owl-zat Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 http://sportwitness.co.uk/sheffield-wednesday-game-announced-portugal-club-hasnt-confirmed-yet/ The Portuguese press seem to have further information on Carlos Carvalhal’s summer games, as two newspapers are confirming he will take the team to his home land once again. A Bola and O Jogo both confirm that Wednesday will face Portimonense on July 19th. The game will mark the debut of Estádio Municipal de Portimão’s new pitch. Portimonense have already announced their full pre-season schedule, and as Sheffield Wednesday are the only opponent from outside of Portugal, Carvalhal’s side are the club getting most attention from the local press. The Owls faced two Portuguese clubs in their pre-season last year. They first played Benfica in England, winning 1-0, and then went to Portugal where they faced Nacional, also winning, this time with a 4-0 scoreline. We also played the same opposition at their home stadium last season in an 'unofficial match' losing 3-2 after being 3-0 down with about 15 minutes to go but late goals from Fletcher and substitute Forrestieri made the score more respectable and it looks like they went on to win the Portugese 2nd tier league and presume are now promoted to the top league. Portmonense Is around 25 miles away from Albufiera and is linked via their railway network and from memory was very cheap although the game will finish too late for the last train back to Albufiera which means you'd need a taxi back if you've not hired a car or no doubt Alberto's Bar in Albufiera will probably arrange a coach / taxi's like last year although that would mean travelling up to arrive not too long before the game whereas making your own way up you can spend some time and have a drink in the bars / restaurants by the port around 10 minutes walk from the stadium. There was one bar across the road from the stadium which from memory was very cheap but unfortunately no refreshments were available on the open away end which will no doubt again be hot with the evening sun beating sown on us so my advice would be to purchase some water before you enter the stadium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSlicer Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 What's E Bola reporting? seriously though appreciate that post and the research you must have out on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lincs Owl Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Praia de Rocha is a large resort within walking distance of Portimão. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wednesday_Jack Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 1 hour ago, Lincs Owl said: Praia de Rocha is a large resort within walking distance of Portimão. We stopped here the first time pre-season was in Portugal and it was terrible!! It's not really a resort where English folk go. Its not a patch on Alubfiera Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torryowl Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 43 minutes ago, Wednesday_Jack said: We stopped here the first time pre-season was in Portugal and it was terrible!! It's not really a resort where English folk go. Its not a patch on Alubfiera praia de rocha sounds perfect then .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dukeries Owl Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 48 minutes ago, Wednesday_Jack said: We stopped here the first time pre-season was in Portugal and it was terrible!! It's not really a resort where English folk go. Its not a patch on Alubfiera No arcades then with 2 cent shoves? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ever the pessimist Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 I once fell into (well was pushed by a 'mate') the river at Portimao. Was ill for about a week afterwards. Not pleasant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flo Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 I would recommend the KALU beachbar on the beach on the other side of the estuary in order to get alcoholed before the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Praia de Rocha is fine, plenty of bars and restaurants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wednesday_Jack Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 1 hour ago, torryowl said: praia de rocha sounds perfect then .... Everyone's needs and requirements are different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beauchief Owl Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 I would have thought Wednesday would have altered their approach to their pre-season schedule, given that the weakest part of our regular season has been the start of it for the past two years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animis Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Praia de rocha is ok as a resort - went there 20 yrs ok and plenty of bars, restaurants and only a mile or so away from the Portimao municipal stadium. Its not Alubfiera but no resorts on the Algarve are on that scale. You could get a room in Portimao then get the train back to Albubfiera the following day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debram Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Nothing official on our website yet so maybe best to hold back on any bookings until confirmed, if it is should be a great trip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradowl Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Already booked us flying on 20th, hoping to catch 2nd game on Friday or Saturday night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ferkorf Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 We fly on the same date, so I'm really hoping they do have a second game out there. 7 minutes ago, bradowl said: Already booked us flying on 20th, hoping to catch 2nd game on Friday or Saturday night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adelphi1867 Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Yet another 'Jolly boys outing'. GET THE FECKERS FIT TO PLAY 46 GAMES IN ENGLAND. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradowl Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 38 minutes ago, adelphi1867 said: Yet another 'Jolly boys outing'. GET THE FECKERS FIT TO PLAY 46 GAMES IN ENGLAND. Up on moors Len Ashurst style? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debram Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 1 hour ago, bradowl said: Already booked us flying on 20th, hoping to catch 2nd game on Friday or Saturday night. What second game, games on 19th and thats not even confirmed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debram Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 1 hour ago, adelphi1867 said: Yet another 'Jolly boys outing'. GET THE FECKERS FIT TO PLAY 46 GAMES IN ENGLAND. And a jolly boys outing for us, beers, sun, footy and a reight good crack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradowl Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 18 minutes ago, debram said: What second game, games on 19th and thats not even confirmed. We've always played 2 games out in Portugal. Should be announced very soon, end of this week at latest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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