BREAKING NEWS BBC 5 live's Nigel Adderley reports that Uefa will make a decision by Monday over whether next week's Europa League ties - featuring both Fulham and Liverpool - will go ahead. The volcanic ash cloud continues to cause havoc...
Europa semi v Atletico in doubt
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Is the ash that bad? If I didn't come on here I would never have heard of it.
Yeah, I found a map like that after hearing about the ash a couple days ago. It's just clearly visible in the air?
Same thing happened here in North America in 1980 when Mt St Helens in Washington erupted. Ash was visible as far away as Chicago, about 2000 miles east. Of course, I wasn't born yet, just what my parents told me.
Same thing happened here in North America in 1980 when Mt St Helens in Washington erupted. Ash was visible as far away as Chicago, about 2000 miles east. Of course, I wasn't born yet, just what my parents told me.
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Yeah, I found a map like that after hearing about the ash a couple days ago. It's just clearly visible in the air?
Same thing happened here in North America in 1980 when Mt St Helens in Washington erupted. Ash was visible as far away as Chicago, about 2000 miles east. Of course, I wasn't born yet, just what my parents told me.
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It's not actually visible in the air, apparently it's far too high, & the rest of it is microfine.
I assume they're erring on the side of caution, however I heard a description of what happened to the plane that flew into it in 1982 so I cant say I blame them.
Yeah, I found a map like that after hearing about the ash a couple days ago. It's just clearly visible in the air?
Same thing happened here in North America in 1980 when Mt St Helens in Washington erupted. Ash was visible as far away as Chicago, about 2000 miles east. Of course, I wasn't born yet, just what my parents told me.
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It's not actually visible in the air, apparently it's far too high, & the rest of it is microfine.
I assume they're erring on the side of caution, however I heard a description of what happened to the plane that flew into it in 1982 so I cant say I blame them.
Better safe than sorry.
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It's alright lid, I hate stereotypes.
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Are you having a go at me or am I misreading that?
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Nah, I was having a go at the scottish guy in he video.
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It's alright lid, I hate stereotypes.
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Are you having a go at me or am I misreading that?
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Nah, I was having a go at the scottish guy in he video.
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It's alright lid, I hate stereotypes.
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Are you having a go at me or am I misreading that?
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Nah, I was having a go at the scottish guy in he video.
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Grand so. I was rather confused and ready to deliver a good dry slap. ;D
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It's alright lid, I hate stereotypes.
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Are you having a go at me or am I misreading that?
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Nah, I was having a go at the scottish guy in he video.
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Grand so. I was rather confused and ready to deliver a good dry slap. ;D
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We have the technology to be able to find safe corridors through the ash, like the Americans did, but as it's the first time this has happened in Europe you can understand why politicians have gone for a 'safety first' blanket ban approach.
The Government are using Spain as a drop off point to those stranded, as it remains unaffected by the ash.
They're also getting the Royal Navy involved in picking up stranded passangers.
There's been lots of weird dust on cars down here in Oxfordshire and it's probably to do with the ash cloud. Other than that you wouldn't know it was there.
All those who live on flight-paths are having Champagne receptions in their gardens because it's the only time they've ever been allowed to enjoy their outside space.
The Government are using Spain as a drop off point to those stranded, as it remains unaffected by the ash.
They're also getting the Royal Navy involved in picking up stranded passangers.
There's been lots of weird dust on cars down here in Oxfordshire and it's probably to do with the ash cloud. Other than that you wouldn't know it was there.
All those who live on flight-paths are having Champagne receptions in their gardens because it's the only time they've ever been allowed to enjoy their outside space.
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All those who live on flight-paths are having Champagne receptions in their gardens because it's the only time they've ever been allowed to enjoy their outside space.
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What, so usually they never go into their gardens?
All those who live on flight-paths are having Champagne receptions in their gardens because it's the only time they've ever been allowed to enjoy their outside space.
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What, so usually they never go into their gardens?
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Apparently not.
I can't imagine you have ever lived under a flight path, Brendan.
I can't imagine you have ever lived under a flight path, Brendan.
Why would a Norweigan fan site know this before anyone else?
Thing is we have a match tonight. Which is an unfair advantage already to Atletico. Then we'd have to get on a bus almost immediately afterwards and travel there. Which would take a day or two. We've then got a match 3 day later against Burnley - and there's no guarantee flights will be back on then
Match will be goin ahead as scheduled. UEFA are a gang of cunts how they expect the players let alone the fans to get there and back is beyond me!
Liverpool and Fulham's Europa League semi-finals will go ahead on Thursday.
The first legs had been in doubt because of the cloud of volcanic ash that has drifted from Iceland and grounded flights across Europe.
However, Uefa said Liverpool's match at Atletico Madrid in Spain and Fulham's trip to German club Hamburg will both be played as scheduled.
Both clubs have contingency travel plans in place should they be unable to fly to their destinations.
Restrictions on UK flights will remain in place until at least 0100 BST on Tuesday, air traffic control body Nats said on Monday.
A statement on the London club's website read: "At this stage the club still cannot confirm whether the planes scheduled to depart on Wednesday and Thursday to transport fans and media will be able to travel, and is in regular dialogue with the aviation authorities to enable it to inform all parties at the earliest opportunity when a decision is made."
Fulham manager Roy Hodgson was understandably keen for his team to avoid a road trip and claimed the 570-mile journey to the northern German port would be a "disaster" for the 2,500 Fulham fans who have bought tickets for the game.
"It would be a real shame," said Hodgson. "For 30 or 40 people you might find train seats but for the 2,500 who have been really looking forward to this game then it's different."
Liverpool's players and fans have a 1,200-mile road trip to contemplate to reach Spanish capital Madrid for their match against Atletico.
Uefa has already announced the Champions League semi-finals will go ahead on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Barcelona are travelling 450 miles by coach over two days to Italy for Tuesday's first leg against Inter Milan, while French side Lyon will make a 360-mile road trip for their tie at Bayern Munich on Wednesday.
Pep Guardiola, coach of European champions Barca, stated: "It wouldn't be the best but there are teams from the lower leagues that travel 17 hours by bus.
"A semi-final is enough to help anyone get over any tiredness."
Meanwhile, Newcastle have been forced to make the 400-mile journey to Plymouth for Monday's Championship clash by coach.
The first legs had been in doubt because of the cloud of volcanic ash that has drifted from Iceland and grounded flights across Europe.
However, Uefa said Liverpool's match at Atletico Madrid in Spain and Fulham's trip to German club Hamburg will both be played as scheduled.
Both clubs have contingency travel plans in place should they be unable to fly to their destinations.
Restrictions on UK flights will remain in place until at least 0100 BST on Tuesday, air traffic control body Nats said on Monday.
A statement on the London club's website read: "At this stage the club still cannot confirm whether the planes scheduled to depart on Wednesday and Thursday to transport fans and media will be able to travel, and is in regular dialogue with the aviation authorities to enable it to inform all parties at the earliest opportunity when a decision is made."
Fulham manager Roy Hodgson was understandably keen for his team to avoid a road trip and claimed the 570-mile journey to the northern German port would be a "disaster" for the 2,500 Fulham fans who have bought tickets for the game.
"It would be a real shame," said Hodgson. "For 30 or 40 people you might find train seats but for the 2,500 who have been really looking forward to this game then it's different."
Liverpool's players and fans have a 1,200-mile road trip to contemplate to reach Spanish capital Madrid for their match against Atletico.
Uefa has already announced the Champions League semi-finals will go ahead on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Barcelona are travelling 450 miles by coach over two days to Italy for Tuesday's first leg against Inter Milan, while French side Lyon will make a 360-mile road trip for their tie at Bayern Munich on Wednesday.
Pep Guardiola, coach of European champions Barca, stated: "It wouldn't be the best but there are teams from the lower leagues that travel 17 hours by bus.
"A semi-final is enough to help anyone get over any tiredness."
Meanwhile, Newcastle have been forced to make the 400-mile journey to Plymouth for Monday's Championship clash by coach.
Big advantage for Inter, Bayern, Hamburg and Atletico in those ties now.
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It's not actually visible in the air, apparently it's far too high, & the rest of it is microfine.
I assume they're erring on the side of caution, however I heard a description of what happened to the plane that flew into it in 1982 so I cant say I blame them.
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Watched the re-enacment of the incident in '82 on 'Aircrash Investigations'. Pretty dramatic with loss of all engines, smoke-filled cabins & errie St Elmo's fire effect. However that flight was in the dark so the pilots weren't aware they've flown through the volcanic ash. Govt's definitely cautious. Imagine if just a single accident occurs, the repurcussions would be unimaginable.
It's not actually visible in the air, apparently it's far too high, & the rest of it is microfine.
I assume they're erring on the side of caution, however I heard a description of what happened to the plane that flew into it in 1982 so I cant say I blame them.
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Watched the re-enacment of the incident in '82 on 'Aircrash Investigations'. Pretty dramatic with loss of all engines, smoke-filled cabins & errie St Elmo's fire effect. However that flight was in the dark so the pilots weren't aware they've flown through the volcanic ash. Govt's definitely cautious. Imagine if just a single accident occurs, the repurcussions would be unimaginable.
They should all get in a massive rickshaw and let Dirk pedal them there.
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