USA vs. Scotland soccer

[stephenc]

Just picked up 4 for the match. Can't wait!!

[goldy21]

Chandler has played in friendlies, new FIFA rules state he isn't tied until he plays in an official FIFA match like the WC qualifiers or the Gold Cup that he opted out of.  Jermaine Jones has 3 caps for Germany and then switched to the US.

I stand corrected.

I also missed that Chandler had snubbed the U.S. 

[control]

Chandler has played in friendlies, new FIFA rules state he isn't tied until he plays in an official FIFA match like the WC qualifiers or the Gold Cup that he opted out of.  Jermaine Jones has 3 caps for Germany and then switched to the US.

I stand corrected.

I also missed that Chandler had snubbed the U.S.

Klinsmann when announcing the players called to camp “I have had long conversations with Timmy about where he is in his professional career and his commitment to playing international football. He has expressed his appreciation for all the opportunities we have given him, but he also feels at this point he needs to take a break. It’s disappointing not having him as a part of the team at this important juncture of building our team, but ultimately a player must decide what is best for him. The door is certainly not closed on Timmy, but in the moment we move on without him.”

[JohnPaulJones]

Scotland is not bringing Charlie Adam, Darren Fletcher, James Morrison, and Alan Hutton who are a few of their better players. Adam and Fletcher are hurt, but not sure about the others.

On paper that is a team we should have no trouble beating at home.

Don't forget our best striker is also missing; Steven Fletcher.

I see comments like this all the time on Scottish websites and I'm not really sure that anyone can say how this next Scotland team will perform against USA. Does anyone really know both teams well enough? Do the managers even know? It's fun to speculate though I suppose. I hope your team comes a creditable second....   

[Bridges]

So what's the deal with parking?  Can we buy into lots in advance?  I'll have about 4 or 5 cars.

Also, any idea on what time we could start tailgating? 

[JohnPaulJones]

So what's the deal with parking?  Can we buy into lots in advance?  I'll have about 4 or 5 cars.

Also, any idea on what time we could start tailgating?

That's the spirit.

I've never tailgated before. Will there be barbecued food or is it too risky with all the petrol around? Is there a shop nearby where I can buy some beer? I've never been to Jacksonville before but am looking forward to arriving in a couple of days. Maybe see some of you around.

[cline]

So what's the deal with parking?  Can we buy into lots in advance?  I'll have about 4 or 5 cars.

Also, any idea on what time we could start tailgating?

That's the spirit.

I've never tailgated before. Will there be barbecued food or is it too risky with all the petrol around? Is there a shop nearby where I can buy some beer? I've never been to Jacksonville before but am looking forward to arriving in a couple of days. Maybe see some of you around.

I can only speak about the Jaguars football games but at those games grills are allowed.  I usually bring a camping grill with a small propane tank but there are people with full size grills and propane as well as charcoal grills.  I would assume that lots would open a minimum of 4 hours before the match like they are for Jags games.  They might be open earlier than that though.

[JohnPaulJones]

So what's the deal with parking?  Can we buy into lots in advance?  I'll have about 4 or 5 cars.

Also, any idea on what time we could start tailgating?

That's the spirit.

I've never tailgated before. Will there be barbecued food or is it too risky with all the petrol around? Is there a shop nearby where I can buy some beer? I've never been to Jacksonville before but am looking forward to arriving in a couple of days. Maybe see some of you around.

I can only speak about the Jaguars football games but at those games grills are allowed.  I usually bring a camping grill with a small propane tank but there are people with full size grills and propane as well as charcoal grills.  I would assume that lots would open a minimum of 4 hours before the match like they are for Jags games.  They might be open earlier than that though.

Thanks for the info cline.

In my experience Scotland fans normally get to the pub at about 8am on match day (and the day before that.....and the day bef......). Florida being a holiday destination (and also 5 hours behind) I expect some will try to get to the bar earlier. Will there be beer served in the stadium (like at the baseball (very civilised  ))?

[Tacachale]

^Presumably there will be beer sales at the stadium, and there's a pub right across the street and many more further up in the core of downtown. Keep in mind that that weekend will be a Jazz Festival, so the whole area will be pretty packed.

[cline]

So what's the deal with parking?  Can we buy into lots in advance?  I'll have about 4 or 5 cars.

Also, any idea on what time we could start tailgating?

That's the spirit.

I've never tailgated before. Will there be barbecued food or is it too risky with all the petrol around? Is there a shop nearby where I can buy some beer? I've never been to Jacksonville before but am looking forward to arriving in a couple of days. Maybe see some of you around.

I can only speak about the Jaguars football games but at those games grills are allowed.  I usually bring a camping grill with a small propane tank but there are people with full size grills and propane as well as charcoal grills.  I would assume that lots would open a minimum of 4 hours before the match like they are for Jags games.  They might be open earlier than that though.

Thanks for the info cline.

In my experience Scotland fans normally get to the pub at about 8am on match day (and the day before that.....and the day bef......). Florida being a holiday destination (and also 5 hours behind) I expect some will try to get to the bar earlier. Will there be beer served in the stadium (like at the baseball (very civilised  ))?

The only time I've ever been to the stadium where they haven't served beer was for a Georgia-Florida college football game.  I can pretty much guarantee you they will be serving it for this.  However, since this is an 8pm kick-off, they may stop serving at halftime.  I don't know that though.

[fsquid]

Parking will be a pain in the arse, sucks that the skyway doesn't go to the stadium.

[Tacachale]

Parking will be a pain in the arse, sucks that the skyway doesn't go to the stadium.

YUP.

[cline]

I'm sure there will be plenty of lots open to park in- just like there are for Jags games.

[JohnPaulJones]

Great information, thanks. I expect I will be familiar with the place after spending a week in the Landing.

Any news on ticket sales? Do you know how many have been sold?

Difficult to say how many Scotland fans will turn up because it is a holiday resort (for us anyway (and the weather here is sh*t)). I know of people that are coming down from Canada and from other parts of the US. How many are travelling from Scotland without SFA tickets I don't know. I think we had maybe 500 in Japan (including expats) for Kirin Cup (roughly 350 travelled from Scotland). Not sure how many we had last time in Yokohama (must have been drunk). My guess would be 500-1000 Scotland fans. Will we all fit into Jacksonville Landing? Apparently the company that make Grouse whisky are organising a party in Fionn MacCools (at the Landing). Can't see us being loyal to any particular bar though.....other than the one with the nice girls....which might be them all.......  I do expect a good sing song before the game (starting from the morning) in the Landing on the day of the game.

Hope you all enjoy the atmosphere that we may bring. (rest assured that there will not be any violence (I have never seen any at a Scotland game (except when we play england)) there will be a few drunks but I expect they will be friendly ones).

[control]

JPJ - last update was 28,000 tickets sold, most are thinking they'll be in the neighborhood of 35,000 at the game.  A great turnout for a friendly match.

The Landing is used to handling huge crowds, there are lots of open spaces between the bars and along the riverfront, it will accommodate the Kilted Krew well.  During the evenings of the Florida/Georgia football weekend the landing handles 10,000 + !

Enjoy your time in Jax, it is a very friendly and laid back city.