Source: Team_Talk
Ash cloud worries recede for Fulham
Fulham expect no disruption to their travel plans for the Europa League final after fears eased that the volcanic ash cloud might spread.[LNB] The club, who had drawn up alternative arrangements in case the situation deteriorated, will fly to Hamburg from London as scheduled on Tuesday morning.[LNB]Flights between London and Hamburg were running as normal on Monday, saving supporters travelling to Wednesday's final from the nightmare prospect of finding a different route.[LNB]Manager Roy Hodgson urged UEFA to consider postponing the match if the ash caused more travel chaos.[LNB]The Cottagers faced a gruelling 12-hour coach trip to Germany last month for the first leg of their semi-final against Hamburg after European airspace was shut down following eruptions in Iceland.[LNB]Airports across France, Spain, northern Italy and Germany were closed on Sunday as the cloud drifted, but by this morning they had reopened.[LNB]As a precaution, Fulham's opponents Atletico departed for Germany on Monday - 24 hours earlier than planned.[LNB]Meanwhile, Fulham were with a new, "very limited", allocation of tickets for the final.[LNB]Supporters were furious after the initial 12,650 allocation - the same number also given to Atletico - sold out within four hours, prompting the club to request more.[LNB]The shortage occurred because season ticket holders were able to buy up to four tickets for the final.[LNB]In their defence the club said they were surprised by the "unprecedented demand" for tickets.
