Fortuna Düsseldorf's official press conference covering their new season opening celebrations took place yesterday afternoon at the premises of matchday sponsors Stadtwerke Düsseldorf and Ulli Münsterberg (pictured above, right) from the Fortuna Blues, the main instigator of the July 17th friendly, was there and is looking forward to the game.
The match between Fortuna Düsseldorf and Ipswich Town will be that weekend’s outstanding highlight. We are looking forward to welcoming Ipswich Town supporters and we’re planning a great weekend with all of us together here in Düsseldorf.
A party for both sets of supporters will be organised after the match at Stahlwerk, a disco/bar set in a former steelworks, which is a walkable distance away from our Paul-Janes-Stadion.
Further information about tickets will be announced by both clubs via their websites along with additional press announcements.
Coverage of yesterday’s press conference can be found here (in German).
Further information for Town fans on ticketing and fans activities will be also be updated on TWTD, the Supporters Club’s website, @ITSCofficial on Twitter and on Facebook. The Supporters Club’s guide to Düsseldorf can be found here.
Dr Dirk Kall (Fortuna chairman), Paul Jaeger (managing director), Ulli and Rainer Pennekamp (Stadtwerke Düsseldorf)
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