Fans information for those travelling from the official site and a reminder that this is a 4 PM kick off (live on Premier Sports):

 

Information for Dons Supporters travelling to Latvia

 

Ventspils is a town in north western Latvia. It is 180 kilometres north west of Riga International Airport and involves a 2 hour drive by car.

 

Ventspils Olimpiskais Stadions

 

The Stadium is approximately 5-10 minutes' walk from the City Centre.

 

Entry point to away section is gated but there are no turnstiles. This area will be manned by stewards checking tickets.

 

Away supporters will be seated in Sections J & K. A buffer zone is created in Section I. All seating is unallocated.

 

Toilets and refreshment areas are available to away support.

 

• No alcoholic drinks will be sold near the stadium.

• Drunk people are not allowed in the stadium.

• No smoking at the stadium is allowed.

• Tickets will be checked and spectators will get body searched before entrance.

• Flags and other fan activities must contain no symbols or words that are not allowed by FIFA regulations and

may cause any racism issues.

 

Aberdeen supporters can uplift their tickets at the booth in the middle of the main stand from an hour before kick-off. Supporters will be required to show their passport to obtain the ticket. Supporters cannot pick up tickets for other supporters.

 

Entry point to stand:-

 

 

ADVICE FROM THE FOREIGN OFFICE

 

Passport validity and Visas

Your passport should be valid for the proposed duration of your stay. You don't need any additional period of validity on your passport beyond this.

Crime

As with any city please beware of pickpockets, avoid unlit streets and parks at night, and be extra vigilant if walking alone. Please seek recommendations for bars and clubs from trustworthy sources like your hotel or other holidaymakers. When paying by credit or debit card make sure the transaction is completed in your presence and be wary of attempts to make you re-enter your pin number. Don't leave drinks unattended.

If you feel that you have been a victim call the Riga tourism police on +371 67181818, the Ventspils Police on +371 63 624 729 or the national police on 110.

Local laws and customs

Drinking alcohol in public is prohibited and may lead to detention and a financial penalty. Don't become involved with drugs. Possession of even very small quantities can lead to lengthy pre-trial detention and possible custodial sentences.

For identification purposes, you should carry a photocopy of your passport at all times. If possible, leave your passport and other important documents in hotel safes.

Health

If you're visiting Latvia you should get a free European Health Insurance Card before leaving the UK. The EHIC isn't a substitute for medical and travel insurance, but it entitles you to state provided medical treatment that may become necessary during your trip. Any treatment provided is on the same terms as Latvian nationals. If you don't have your EHIC with you or you've lost it, you can call the Department of Health Overseas Healthcare Team (+44 191 218 1999) to get a Provisional Replacement Certificate. The EHIC won't cover medical repatriation, ongoing medical treatment or non-urgent treatment, so you should make sure you have adequate travel insurance and accessible funds to cover the cost of any medical treatment and repatriation.

If you need emergency medical assistance during your trip, dial 113. If you are referred to a medical facility for treatment you should contact your insurance/medical assistance company immediately.

 

Money

The currency in Latvia is the Euro. All major credit cards are accepted and there are plenty of ATM machines for withdrawing local currency using Cirrus and credit cards.

Contact FCO Travel Advice Team

If you're in Latvia and you urgently need help (eg if you've been attacked, arrested or there has been a death), call 00 371 67774700. If you're in the UK and concerned about a British national in Latvia, call 020 7008 1500.

 

I'll get slated for this but I do to an extent value Considine, Reynolds, and Taylor. All can do a job if they are beside a main central defender e.g. Russel Anderson. Considine also gives cover at left back and Taylor is certainly advantageous at free kicks and corners. I think all three need the experienced cool head along side to hold their hand. Blatantly obvious, and I suppose we're screaming out for a signing because we've been playing longer than everyone with 4 competitive games already but the window is still open for 5-6 weeks.

 

I also hate to suggest going back to old loan players but any chance of Michael Hector on loan again? Doing f all at chelsea I'd assume. Not quite the old head but he went on loan to Reading last year, why not here this year?

 

We have to punt one of the aforementioned three, I'd suggest Reynolds. Also, Shinnie is the best left back in Scotland, play him there. Sign the midfield general we also desperately need.

I'll get slated for this but I do to an extent value Considine, Reynolds, and Taylor. All can do a job if they are beside a main central defender e.g. Russel Anderson. Considine also gives cover at left back and Taylor is certainly advantageous at free kicks and corners. I think all three need the experienced cool head along side to hold their hand. Blatantly obvious, and I suppose we're screaming out for a signing because we've been playing longer than everyone with 4 competitive games already but the window is still open for 5-6 weeks.

 

I also hate to suggest going back to old loan players but any chance of Michael Hector on loan again? Doing f all at chelsea I'd assume. Not quite the old head but he went on loan to Reading last year, why not here this year?

 

We have to punt one of the aforementioned three, I'd suggest Reynolds. Also, Shinnie is the best left back in Scotland, play him there. Sign the midfield general we also desperately need.

 

I'd agree with that, although we've no hope of getting Hector. I think Deek might risk just taking in a centre mid and hoping we shore up the defence a bit with that extra protection in front. Perhaps one more loanee to come in though toward the end of the windae, and hopefully a centre half. We need one player before Wednesday's deadline I'd reckon though as we've a difficult tie ahead. I'm hoping it's Aucho, cause he's clearly cool as fuck.

I'll get slated for this but I do to an extent value Considine, Reynolds, and Taylor. All can do a job if they are beside a main central defender e.g. Russel Anderson. Considine also gives cover at left back and Taylor is certainly advantageous at free kicks and corners. I think all three need the experienced cool head along side to hold their hand. Blatantly obvious, and I suppose we're screaming out for a signing because we've been playing longer than everyone with 4 competitive games already but the window is still open for 5-6 weeks.

 

I also hate to suggest going back to old loan players but any chance of Michael Hector on loan again? Doing f all at chelsea I'd assume. Not quite the old head but he went on loan to Reading last year, why not here this year?

 

We have to punt one of the aforementioned three, I'd suggest Reynolds. Also, Shinnie is the best left back in Scotland, play him there. Sign the midfield general we also desperately need.

 

Absolutely agree with the bits in bold.  Would love to get Hector come back but as Rico said, I think that ship has long sailed unfortunately.  I also don't think he'd be the answer.  As you say, we need an experienced head and as highly as I rate Hector, he's still relatively young and would need another one alongside him.  I think Taylor's only attribute is his height, don't think he does anything else but cause panic.  We've seen Reynolds could do it, but whether he could do it again, i'm really not sure.  I'd disagree about who to punt though, I'd punt Taylor and Reynolds.