[DIFH]

I hear there are plenty of security steps being taken at fanzones and the games.

In my opinion I would say the camp sites are the most venerable and do they have sucurity arrangements there.

Give us a view of how things are set up please guys.

[DMU Blue]

I'm staying in a campsite just outside Paris. Can't live life planning around not getting randomly blown up.

I'm most annoyed that because of all these nutters security will be so tight I won't be able to smuggle my own booze into the fan park

[Rudeboy spireite]

I am going on Friday, there is an obvious threat from these misled terrorists but what do we do "stay in just in case they have a go at us", they will never win. Hoping for big things from England, so lets wait and see. Hoping that everyone stays safe and enjoys the experience.

[CFC91]

I'm going thursday. We've just rented apartments/staying in hotels so no campsites. Not bothering with the fanzones as have tickets for all the matches but I can see it being a ridiculous police presence. The UK media seems to think the biggest threat is the England fans however not terrorism or anything else. Bet they are gagging for everyone to kick off.

[Benno Spire]

Just had an email this morning being offered hospitality tickets for the Wales England game for 890euros through the official UEFA website, can't make it unfortunately but if anyone want the link pm me your email address

[plannerj]

Dave In Footie Heaven, on 06 June 2016 - 07:33 AM, said:

I hear there are plenty of security steps being taken at fanzones and the games.

In my opinion I would say the camp sites are the most venerable and do they have sucurity arrangements there.

Give us a view of how things are set up please guys.

Did you really mean "venerable"? I guess that you meant "vulnerable". The former would be boring, the latter not!

[DIFH]

plannerj, on 06 June 2016 - 01:46 PM, said:

Did you really mean "venerable"? I guess that you meant "vulnerable". The former would be boring, the latter not!

Yes my son.

[PositiveOmen]

Me (ST in South) and my best mate (ST in East) are in St Etienne for a week. 16th-22nd. Got tickets to Czech/Croatia and England/Slovakia. Can't wait. Especially as an hour after the England match it's my 25th Birthday!

My first tournament and my first experience of football abroad, so not sure what to expect.

[firedodger]

CFC91, on 06 June 2016 - 08:13 AM, said:

I'm going thursday. We've just rented apartments/staying in hotels so no campsites. Not bothering with the fanzones as have tickets for all the matches but I can see it being a ridiculous police presence. The UK media seems to think the biggest threat is the England fans however not terrorism or anything else. Bet they are gagging for everyone to kick off.

Sad thing is they'll probably get their wish at some point.

[needdm]

I am just flying in for some of the Paris games. Got tickets to the Portugal Austria game on the 18th, then the week after 2 last 16 games, one on the 25th, and then another on the 27th. If England win their group I see them, but probably means I will see Slovakia. At least I see the winner of group D, which looks a good group.
Debating whether to go to the fan park in Paris on the 26th as three games on that day. I doubt their will be an attack as security will be very tight, but the fan parks are where the greatest risk will be, particularly at entrances as sure to be lot of security getting in.

[DIFH]

needdm, on 06 June 2016 - 07:35 PM, said:

I am just flying in for some of the Paris games. Got tickets to the Portugal Austria game on the 18th, then the week after 2 last 16 games, one on the 25th, and then another on the 27th. If England win their group I see them, but probably means I will see Slovakia. At least I see the winner of group D, which looks a good group.
Debating whether to go to the fan park in Paris on the 26th as three games on that day. I doubt their will be an attack as security will be very tight, but the fan parks are where the greatest risk will be, particularly at entrances as sure to be lot of security getting in.

I think you are very niave, it's too good an opportunity for the terrorists. Security is no deterent to a martyr.

[lindo-spireite]

Set off 10am Friday, it'll be sound dave don't worry about me

[firedodger]

Dave In Footie Heaven, on 06 June 2016 - 09:20 PM, said:

I think you are very niave, it's too good an opportunity for the terrorists. Security is no deterent to a martyr.

I don't know mate, the Paris attacks proved that the exact same impact can be gained without getting rumbled by the heightened security involved with high profile events like the euros.

[DIFH]

See today's news - rocket launchers etc intercepted.

[firedodger]

Dave In Footie Heaven, on 07 June 2016 - 07:33 AM, said:

See today's news - rocket launchers etc intercepted.

Is that the story from yesterday of the Ukrainian arms dealer?

[DMU Blue]

Media scare stories before every major championships

Brazil - mugging and kidnappings
South Africa - aid and rapes
Olympics - terrorism.

The bloke from Ukraine was arrested a month ago. Why did the media choose to report it now? On the eve of the tournament

[CFC91]

Dave In Footie Heaven, on 06 June 2016 - 09:20 PM, said:

I think you are very niave, it's too good an opportunity for the terrorists. Security is no deterent to a martyr.

You've been watching the news too much. Don't believe the scaremongering. Same nonsense every time a major event comes around. The media in this country is horrendous.

[Sheffield Blue]

Safe travels everyone. Enjoy yourselves.

[JonB]

Dave In Footie Heaven, on 07 June 2016 - 07:33 AM, said:

See today's news - rocket launchers etc intercepted.

The news that someone was stopped with all the weapons...surely thats a good thing and shows the security is working.

[DIFH]

JonB, on 07 June 2016 - 08:34 AM, said:

The news that someone was stopped with all the weapons...surely thats a good thing and shows the security is working.

Correct but do you think it's saf