Hellenic Hero Posted March 14, 2017 Report Share Posted March 14, 2017 Not sure if thread already, mods delete if so. I've been to a Panathanikos game and am heading to a Partizan game as part of the school exchange trip, but I'm sure you lads have been to plenty more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisphantomfortress Posted March 14, 2017 Report Share Posted March 14, 2017 Just about every time I see Chelsea we lose. I also went to the Den away after getting off the flight to London with Charlton (cousin had a spare ticket) was eye opening. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellenic Hero Posted March 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2017 3 minutes ago, thisphantomfortress said: Just about every time I see Chelsea we lose. I also went to the Den away after getting off the flight to London with Charlton (cousin had a spare ticket) was eye opening. What was the Den away like? Would love to try it one day.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisphantomfortress Posted March 14, 2017 Report Share Posted March 14, 2017 1 minute ago, Hellenic Hero said: What was the Den away like? Would love to try it one day.. Was more London Bridge Station than the Den that was wild. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellenic Hero Posted March 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2017 4 minutes ago, thisphantomfortress said: Was more London Bridge Station than the Den that was wild. What was the atmosphere like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedaik Posted March 14, 2017 Report Share Posted March 14, 2017 West Ham v Everton at Upton Park and Arsenal v Seville at Emirates. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted March 14, 2017 Report Share Posted March 14, 2017 52 minutes ago, Hellenic Hero said: Not sure if thread already, mods delete if so. I've been to a Panathanikos game and am heading to a Partizan game as part of the school exchange trip, but I'm sure you lads have been to plenty more. If against zvezda good luck.😀 Try and get to the cafes/restaurants along the river in the old city. Top food and super cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted March 14, 2017 Report Share Posted March 14, 2017 Went to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa as a 14 year old. Experienced everything from being on TV, getting soaked in Beer (without a washing sink/machine for a week), watching Ghana lose to Uruguay in a hut with 10+ angry Africans, saw a guy shit out the window of our "tour truck", and almost getting abducted/robbed a dozen times. It was overall a pretty fun experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellenic Hero Posted March 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2017 29 minutes ago, Jovan said: If against zvezda good luck.😀 Try and get to the cafes/restaurants along the river in the old city. Top food and super cheap. Haha unfortunately it's not mate, want to get to a Belgrade derby one day! Thanks for the tips though, I've passed them on to my teacher.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric forman Posted March 14, 2017 Report Share Posted March 14, 2017 (edited) I saw Wellington vs Melbourne City in Wellington. Pretty crazy stuff from the yellow fever. Edited March 14, 2017 by eric forman 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baka1 Posted March 14, 2017 Report Share Posted March 14, 2017 How exactly do you get tickets to the big premier league/Bundesliga games? And aren't they generally very expensive even on top tiers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedaik Posted March 14, 2017 Report Share Posted March 14, 2017 9 hours ago, Baka1 said: How exactly do you get tickets to the big premier league/Bundesliga games? And aren't they generally very expensive even on top tiers? West Ham was easy, for Arsenal I only got a ticket through my wifes uncles colleague who is a member and couldnt go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baka1 Posted March 14, 2017 Report Share Posted March 14, 2017 29 minutes ago, hedaik said: West Ham was easy, for Arsenal I only got a ticket through my wifes uncles colleague who is a member and couldnt go. Am a Liverpool fan, would love to do one of the London clubs away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 Not football but rugby league (hey football when I grew up) Mendi Muruks vs Wabag Mioks in Minj, Western Highlands, PNG (no home games in the PNG highlands) Posted about it somewhere before. Wild experience. Only white man in the ground. Fortunately it pissed down during the match which meant although I was soaked to the bone the crowd stayed calm enough to avoid the use of tear gas. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Polak Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 17 hours ago, haz said: almost getting abducted/robbed a dozen times. You mentioned it, now I'll ask you to give us a run down on your most memorable one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 14 minutes ago, Young Polak said: You mentioned it, now I'll ask you to give us a run down on your most memorable one Sitting in a van with a Vuvuzela, both the driver and my dad were getting money out at an atm. A guy leans in my window and ask if he can have a blow on the Vuvuzela, after I declined he grabbed my wrist and tried to yank it through the window. Honestly over there (particularly Soweto) , it's like being in a Mario game with the ghosts. When you arnt looking they get closer, the moment you turn around and make eye contact, they'll suddenly walk the opposite way. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffplz Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 (edited) Entered Galatasaray's taraftar (active area) in 2012. Got a knife pulled on me for not chanting. I just didn't know the words. Edited March 15, 2017 by jeffplz 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embee Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 Been over to see Arsenal twice, both times got a few home games and, strangely enough, have been to see them play at Hull away twice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyh001 Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 was in China a few years back saw Shanghai Shenhua host Beijing Guoan a few years back. loved it; 10k people in a 40k+ stadium that felt like closer 25k noise wise. winning 3-1 helped. plus you could walk into the stadium with bags full of your own beers, etc. mind you, there was a fuck load of people around openly smoking in the stadium, but certainly worth the experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellenic Hero Posted March 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 1 hour ago, jeffplz said: Entered Galatasaray's taraftar (active area) in 2012. Got a knife pulled on me for not chanting. I just didn't know the words. Take note @thisphantomfortressand @Embee.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellenic Hero Posted March 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 1 hour ago, mattyh001 said: was in China a few years back saw Shanghai Shenhua host Beijing Guoan a few years back. loved it; 10k people in a 40k+ stadium that felt like closer 25k noise wise. winning 3-1 helped. plus you could walk into the stadium with bags full of your own beers, etc. mind you, there was a fuck load of people around openly smoking in the stadium, but certainly worth the experience. Do they have ultras in China? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisphantomfortress Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 2 hours ago, Hellenic Hero said: Take note @thisphantomfortressand @Embee.. I don't go in the active area anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 I went to see hearts play Dundee united at tynecastle back in 1999. Had a great night but it was fooking freezing! And saw avispa play FC Tokyo last year in Fukuoka. Unfortunately i didn't get to go to a game when i was in China Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellenic Hero Posted March 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 1 hour ago, thisphantomfortress said: I don't go in the active area anymore Sorry, I thought u still did... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyh001 Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 12 hours ago, Hellenic Hero said: Do they have ultras in China? Not that I saw, but that doesn't mean they don't exist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakz7 Posted March 16, 2017 Report Share Posted March 16, 2017 On 15/03/2017 at 4:18 PM, jeffplz said: Entered Galatasaray's taraftar (active area) in 2012. Got a knife pulled on me for not chanting. I just didn't know the words. Your fault. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffplz Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 18 hours ago, hakz7 said: Your fault. I wasn't an ultra at 13 years of age like you, hakz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 Not many, but attended the Euros this year in France. First game i attended was Northern Ireland v Ukraine in Lyon at the new stadium. Beautiful stadium and a terrific spot to watch football. The town square about 6 hours before the game was absolutely chockers with the Irish and the craic was terrific. Being their first major tournament in yonks they were super excited. The game itself wasnt particularly memorable other than the fact it was hot as fuck at kickoff and mid game there was a massive hailstorm that ended up seeing the game halted for 5 minutes or so. NI won 2-0. Second game i went to was Croatia v Czech Republic in St Etienne and was one of the more notorious games of the tournament due to the game getting stopped around the 85th minute mark due to a massive flare storm, which apparently was something to do with a protest against Croatian football corruption. Pre-game was humming, different vibe to the Lyon game but just as enjoyable. Very friendly from both sides, lots more flares etc. The game was really good to watch for the first hour, Croatia were playing some terrific stuff and led 2-0, but looked every bit a side that could go on and win the lot. Rosicky (I think) pulled one back around the 75th completely against the flow and then around the 82nd or so the riot police out of nowhere lined up in front of the Croatian end. The mood changed instantly and within 2 minutes there was a storm of flares, maybe 20 or so thrown on to the pitch at once and the game was stopped. The Croats began in-fighting as it was clearly not good for them and big Croat on Croat fights broke out in the end. The Croatian players had to come down to the end to plead with the fans to stop and calm down. It took about 5 minutes for the cops to get order restored and boot out the perpetrators and all the flares to be put out. When the game restarted the Croatians were clearly in shock and went on to completely bottle it and draw 2-2. It certainly felt like they were lucky to even get that in the end given how absent they were for the 10 mins after the restart. Very memorable game, in an old stadium with plenty of charm. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted March 18, 2017 Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 2008 was in Europe and in Vienna when Austria played Germany. Didn't get a ticket but watched the game in a fanzone on big screens. Best thing was the schnitzel after the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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