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Yes. Still quality but not quite at the level of last season. Still managed 9 clean sheets, made some huge saves and a few man of match awards this season, including at the weekend.

I wouldn't read to much into that as most of the damage was caused between August and December. Since then, a new manager, new sporting director, formation, tactics and a positive Jan transfer window has certainly contributed to improvements. Since the new year, Fiorentina have won 8 matches...

You should be fine having drinks inside but the civic order requires the purchase of food and no drinking on streets or off-sales etc. It's mostly to reduce the likelihood of trouble and protect the city's key tourist areas, so expect to see a higher police presence around the centre at Piazza...

Of course that's ok! If Palace or the Tuscan tourist board want to DM me about a fee though.....

With sales going pretty well and 2 weeks to go, I reckon it'll be a sell-out at the Franchi. There are currently limited seats in remaining sectors except 'MAF' in the Maratona stand (light green on map) and the expensive main stand Tribuna seats/hospitality section (light blue).

For you or any away fans looking for sports bar-type places in Firenze, I have a few suggestions that might be worth a try: 'Red Garter' (was very popular with the Hearts fans 3 years ago after I mentioned it but gets v. busy) and 'Tartan Jock' - both these pubs are a short walk near river to...

I commented earlier that Fiorentina fans treat prestige or important games e.g. QF onwards differently. Sales indicators are that this will be a sell out or close to, hence the restricted away allocation.

You'll be fine to have a drink or two, providing it's inside a restaurant etc with a meal. Red Garter is a popular away friendly sports bar/restaurant in the centre but there's a few in the area

Super happy to get our away tickets confirmed! Had resigned myself to going to a pub but will be amongst the 1500 purple army thanks to a legendary Italian friend! Please can you tell me what end/section we will be in? Also, on train from Waterloo which stop is it - looks like East Croydon? Thanks

I'm now very confused by the apparent new rules for buying Fiorentina tickets as a fan. Even with an InViola card, it says supporters can't buy Fiorentina tickets (home or away) "if born or resident in the same country of the opposition." In theory for me, that would mean I can never apply for...

Wouldn't imagine there are any issues regarding away fans in a home section (as long as well behaved!) providing you buy a ticket with valid passport + have the InViola card. I advised a few Hearts fans on this a couple of years ago and a number got in fine into the Maratona stand to sit...

As a Viola fan, I obviously hope we'll go through (and deservedly win a trophy after two lost finals) but if we don't, I genuinely would like to see you guys win it! Before the tournament started, I thought Strasbourg might be tricky opponents but don't really see any other quality trams to...

To access any Fiorentina home game you'll need your passport but also our supporter 'InViola Premium' card which costs around £20. You can get this at the official ticket office near the stadium, but I'm not sure if security/checks will be tighter close to this game if you haven't already had...

It's normal for Fiorentina to have small cup attendances, unless playing a big side - both in Conference and Coppa Italia. We do usually sell out once reaching QF onwards and demand will be there for this game as well as for Selhurst. Due to reduced capacity and security issues (with the away...

The main popular forum is laviola.it Take comments with a pinch of salt though as like any open forum, it has its fair share of negative folk and rival fans/trolls commenting!

I explained earlier in the thread that due to our stadium renovation, we have restricted capacity though - effectively a half stadium. Our Ultras Curva has been relocated to the opposite end, so is now adjacent to the away fans in the corner 'cheese' section - there's never been a whole end as...

I believe UEFA dictate that away fans must get a minimum of 5%? If so, Palace should get approx. 1200 based on our restricted capacity. Or ask if you can pop on hi-vis and watch from our building site!

Above all others, our sporting rival, since 1982 when they stole our title, is Juve (referred to as 'Gobbi' - Hunchbacks). A long story to explain but this old article explains it well.... Fiorentina v Juventus: a rivalry stoked by 'theft', Roberto Baggio and machine guns After the...

The stadium 'Artemio Franchi' had a capacity of approx. 47,000 with typical attendance of between 35-40,000 but would only sell out for big league and Euro matches. This season, due to whole stadium renovation, we're at roughly half capacity - around 22-25,000. The Curva Fiesole (ultras end of...

True. I usually travel to Firenze from Pisa as it's often the cheapest flights and quick/efficient too. From Pisa airport, you can walk if staying or going to the centre - although it's a long walk of 45 mins if you want to see their tower or stadium on the other side. Best to take the...