DTS
The Business
Sorry its a bit late but what a day out.
Stayed at my old mans in Hullbridge and got picked up by mates at 4am for short trip to Stansted. After being harrased by the security staff we set of for the bar and had a quick drink.
Got to departure lounge and it was full of Southend fans - Maybe 40-50 I would say. Short easy trip up to Blackpool and landed around 8am
Four of us straight into a taxi - Cabby took us to greasy cafe where I had mega breakfast which can only be described as massive. Looked at watch and realised we only had 7 hours before kick off.
Blackpool on a bank holiday is like a bad day in Bosnia. Nothing at all to do so we found a amusement arcade for a air-hockey tournement of which I came last.
Finally 11 o'clock came and we found a pub in the town and bedded in for a few.
Wont bore you with talk of game as enough threads on that.
After game we realised we had 5 hours to kill so headed into the town for a few more beers. Ended up in Yates with a few other Southend parties.
Met some lovely Blackpool fans who asked if we and the lads wanted to go outside for a dance. Wasnt sure if they were hooligans or homosexuals but neither seemed appealing so we politely declined.
Made it back to the station via taxi walked into terminal and who should we see - The players. Most of em had already checked in but had a good chat with Che who was really genuine bloke. He said lads were all confident of going up and feared no-one.
Got into the lounge and realised that bulk of Southend fans were as hammered as we were. Prior and Kev come into lounge for a coffee but didnt really want to talk. Gutts come in later and got some stick fo buying pork scrathings which he took well. Had a brief chat with Cole - Brief as he could only say a few words if you know what I mean.
Then disaster struck - A tannoy annoucement was made to advise flight delayed by an hour. "Oh no" cried everyone more drinking time - Damm....Knocked back a few more.
After a Servisair warning to PC Spooner that Southend fans were too drunk to fly. Spooner responded by asking everyone to be sensible. Fans responded by singing "Chicken in a Basket - Super Roy."
Found out from someone in the know that Charles Ademeno was ment to be on the trip. However when Tilly advised the players the day before to bring some photo ID to fly the bulk of them thought of passport or photo driving license.Charles on the other and thought a London City Bus Pass would be acceptable. Sadly Ryanar did not agree and he was refused boarding at STN.
A memrobilia collector amongst the Blues contingent decided to show off his latest prize to keep us entertained which turned out to be Freddy Eastwoods boarding card which he had stolen. I did see Fred on the plane so he is home.
Got on plane after players had had early check in.Players were sitting at the front so in my drunken wisdom decided to pat each one of them on the head to celebrate the win. Wayne Gray took it well - Juppy not so well so decided to stop.
Sat down by emergency exit and stewardess explained I was in charge of getting doors open which was quite funny in itself as I couldnt even get my flies open in the loo 5 mins before boarding.
A soon as plane was in air the songs started much to Spooners disgust. The "Wayne Gray is the New Pele" chat was well recieved by the player hmself.
Sadly Captain Marvel didnt seem to take to his song with the same vim as Wayne Gray had. Mind you "Kevin Mahers got a monkey on his head" is an aquired taste.
Players got off at STN to a chourus of "Were proud of you Southend".
Top day - Would recommend flying to anyone.
DtS
Stayed at my old mans in Hullbridge and got picked up by mates at 4am for short trip to Stansted. After being harrased by the security staff we set of for the bar and had a quick drink.
Got to departure lounge and it was full of Southend fans - Maybe 40-50 I would say. Short easy trip up to Blackpool and landed around 8am
Four of us straight into a taxi - Cabby took us to greasy cafe where I had mega breakfast which can only be described as massive. Looked at watch and realised we only had 7 hours before kick off.
Blackpool on a bank holiday is like a bad day in Bosnia. Nothing at all to do so we found a amusement arcade for a air-hockey tournement of which I came last.
Finally 11 o'clock came and we found a pub in the town and bedded in for a few.
Wont bore you with talk of game as enough threads on that.
After game we realised we had 5 hours to kill so headed into the town for a few more beers. Ended up in Yates with a few other Southend parties.
Met some lovely Blackpool fans who asked if we and the lads wanted to go outside for a dance. Wasnt sure if they were hooligans or homosexuals but neither seemed appealing so we politely declined.
Made it back to the station via taxi walked into terminal and who should we see - The players. Most of em had already checked in but had a good chat with Che who was really genuine bloke. He said lads were all confident of going up and feared no-one.
Got into the lounge and realised that bulk of Southend fans were as hammered as we were. Prior and Kev come into lounge for a coffee but didnt really want to talk. Gutts come in later and got some stick fo buying pork scrathings which he took well. Had a brief chat with Cole - Brief as he could only say a few words if you know what I mean.
Then disaster struck - A tannoy annoucement was made to advise flight delayed by an hour. "Oh no" cried everyone more drinking time - Damm....Knocked back a few more.
After a Servisair warning to PC Spooner that Southend fans were too drunk to fly. Spooner responded by asking everyone to be sensible. Fans responded by singing "Chicken in a Basket - Super Roy."
Found out from someone in the know that Charles Ademeno was ment to be on the trip. However when Tilly advised the players the day before to bring some photo ID to fly the bulk of them thought of passport or photo driving license.Charles on the other and thought a London City Bus Pass would be acceptable. Sadly Ryanar did not agree and he was refused boarding at STN.
A memrobilia collector amongst the Blues contingent decided to show off his latest prize to keep us entertained which turned out to be Freddy Eastwoods boarding card which he had stolen. I did see Fred on the plane so he is home.
Got on plane after players had had early check in.Players were sitting at the front so in my drunken wisdom decided to pat each one of them on the head to celebrate the win. Wayne Gray took it well - Juppy not so well so decided to stop.
Sat down by emergency exit and stewardess explained I was in charge of getting doors open which was quite funny in itself as I couldnt even get my flies open in the loo 5 mins before boarding.
A soon as plane was in air the songs started much to Spooners disgust. The "Wayne Gray is the New Pele" chat was well recieved by the player hmself.
Sadly Captain Marvel didnt seem to take to his song with the same vim as Wayne Gray had. Mind you "Kevin Mahers got a monkey on his head" is an aquired taste.
Players got off at STN to a chourus of "Were proud of you Southend".
Top day - Would recommend flying to anyone.
DtS