Foreign Football Experiences

[GBJ]

Went to Valencia last weekend. Fantastic, historic stadium and one that needs to be experienced by all football fans. I wanted to sit in their famous, steep North Stand, which was absolutely superb and gave an incredible view.

The game was fairly entertaining although The Bats lost 2-0 to Sevilla, despite being the better team for the most of it, but they failed to finish any of their chances (remind you of anyone?) They also went down to 10-men and had two penalty decisions go against them courtesy of the ref, despite VAR indicating that he needs to rethink the incidents. The fans were very understanding, as you can imagine.

This was all following a protest against their owner, Peter Lim, a man who has fleeced the famous Catalan club left, right and centre (remind you of anyone?) A fairly strong crowd amassed outside the main stand which required a heavy police presence.

Great atmosphere, decent game and a brilliant experience.

 

[Leigh_Seasider]

Went to Valencia last weekend. Fantastic, historic stadium and one that needs to be experienced by all football fans. I wanted to sit in their famous, steep North Stand, which was absolutely superb and gave an incredible view.

The game was fairly entertaining although The Bats lost 2-0 to Sevilla, despite being the better team for the most of it, but they failed to finish any of their chances (remind you of anyone?) They also went down to 10-men and had two penalty decisions go against them courtesy of the ref, despite VAR indicating that he needs to rethink the incidents. The fans were very understanding, as you can imagine.

This was all following a protest against their owner, Peter Lim, a man who has fleeced the famous Catalan club left, right and centre (remind you of anyone?) A fairly strong crowd amassed outside the main stand which required a heavy police presence.

Great atmosphere, decent game and a brilliant experience.

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Great photos mate .. looks like an awesome stadium.

 

[GBJ]

Great photos mate .. looks like an awesome stadium.

Thanks G.

 

[Ricky Otto]

Went back to Napoli for the quarter final 2nd leg vs Milan, not the result we were looking for and after dominating and bad refereeing decisions in both legs, I think Napoli can feel a bit hard done by. Next day I went to the Spanish quarter to see the Maradona shrine

 

[Ricky Otto]

Went to Valencia last weekend. Fantastic, historic stadium and one that needs to be experienced by all football fans. I wanted to sit in their famous, steep North Stand, which was absolutely superb and gave an incredible view.

The game was fairly entertaining although The Bats lost 2-0 to Sevilla, despite being the better team for the most of it, but they failed to finish any of their chances (remind you of anyone?) They also went down to 10-men and had two penalty decisions go against them courtesy of the ref, despite VAR indicating that he needs to rethink the incidents. The fans were very understanding, as you can imagine.

This was all following a protest against their owner, Peter Lim, a man who has fleeced the famous Catalan club left, right and centre (remind you of anyone?) A fairly strong crowd amassed outside the main stand which required a heavy police presence.

Great atmosphere, decent game and a brilliant experience.

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I've been to the Mestalla, long time ago when Mendieta was bossing their midfield

 

[Rob Noxious]

The Qemal Stafa Stadium in Tirana (Albania) back in September 1990. I didn't have a camera with me.

 

[Mr Plow]

Went back to Napoli for the quarter final 2nd leg vs Milan, not the result we were looking for and after dominating and bad refereeing decisions in both legs, I think Napoli can feel a bit hard done by. Next day I went to the Spanish quarter to see the Maradona shrine

We had some absolutley shocking refereeing decisions go against us in last seasons Champions League campaign so not gonna feel too bad about going through to the semis against Inter. Cracking assist by Leao for our goal though I'm sure you'll agree.

At least you can look forward to winning your first Scudetto in over 30 years as a consolation!

Forza Milan

 

[Ricky Otto]

We had some absolutley shocking refereeing decisions go against us in last seasons Champions League campaign so not gonna feel too bad about going through to the semis against Inter. Cracking assist by Leao for our goal though I'm sure you'll agree.

At least you can look forward to winning your first Scudetto in over 30 years as a consolation!

Forza Milan

Yes Leao's assist was superb. Ashame his blatent foul on Lozano was missed and no penalty was awarded. Over both legs we were the better team, 1st leg the refereeing was so bad Uefa suspended him for the rest of the season. Second leg we had 78% possession and 28 shots on goal to your 4 We do have our scudetto and you may have europa league now that Juve have got their points back
You might actually be the best equipped team to upset City in the final, you were defensively superb against us and when you have Leao on the counter you always have a chance in a cup game. The league shows that over a full season that approach doesn't work though.
Forza Napoli Sempre

 

[Ricky Otto]

Wish I was in Naples today, inter have just beaten lazio so a win against salernitana means Napoli win the scudetto for the 1st time since 1990 with 6 games still to go #ForzaNapoliSempre

 

[Tyga]

Watched FC Copenhagen vs Midtjylland when in Copenhagen a long time ago now. Parken was a 3-sided stadium at the time due to a new stand being built. People were encouraged to throw streamers on the ground before the game and they had people giving out rolls of streamers as you entered the stadium. Someone then had to try and clean it all up at half time.

 

[Target man]

Watched FC Copenhagen vs Midtjylland when in Copenhagen a long time ago now. Parken was a 3-sided stadium at the time due to a new stand being built. People were encouraged to throw streamers on the ground before the game and they had people giving out rolls of streamers as you entered the stadium. Someone then had to try and clean it all up at half time.

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Great city to visit Copenhagen, competed there many times.

 

[Dutch Branch]

Probably best I don’t mention my experiences as they mainly involve getting arrested or deported but I have changed.

 

[Benfleet A1]

Probably best I don’t mention my experiences as they mainly involve getting arrested or deported but I have changed.

Usually the best stories.

 

[Dutch Branch]

Usually the best stories.

They certainly are indeed

 

[Tribal Chief]

Haven’t been anywhere exciting for a while for football - saw Real Salt Lake play the Portland Timbers a while back in Utah and it was a decent game but zero atmosphere. Used to go regularly to see Ajax which was always a laugh and sometimes very bad for my poor ticker, both in terms of F-Side shenanigans and the old riot powder. Couldn’t do it now. Loved going up to the old Firs Park to see the Shire. Went once for a laugh and loved it so went a few more times and once to Ochilview which was tremendously awful. Miss all that for sure.

 

[cerbera45]

Twice I have flown out to see Barcelona play and twice Messi missed the matches through injury.

 

[GBJ]

Been in Bilbao this weekend. Firstly, what a city. First visit and it’s instantly become one of my favourite Spanish cities and slays the more popular ones like Barcelona and Valencia.

Real friendly people and a culture that is second to none. Also helps that I was given a free beer in three separate bars (no idea why). Leyendas.

Had to go and see Athletic Club, and it was a brilliant experience. The city comes out in force for the football team and it’s something I wish we could have one day.

Bilbao played Alaves and deservedly won the game 2-0, although it could have been more.

 

[Tangled up in Blue]

@Tangled up in Blue would be interested in your Espanyol pics/thoughts too

No pics but I've ben a soci (or season card holder) for a very long time (since standing days at the old Sarria stadium in fact).

 

[Bearded Shrimper]

went to Milan v Napoli at San Siro about a month ago now. class. loved all the songs, the fans all together. Unreal atmosphere. Loved it, great weekend

 

[manor15]

Been in Bilbao this weekend. Firstly, what a city. First visit and it’s instantly become one of my favourite Spanish cities and slays the more popular ones like Barcelona and Valencia.

Real friendly people and a culture that is second to none. Also helps that I was given a free beer in three separate bars (no idea why). Leyendas.

Had to go and see Athletic Club, and it was a brilliant experience. The city comes out in force for the football team and it’s something I wish we could have one day.

Bilbao played Alaves and deservedly won the game 2-0, although it could have been more.

Love that, was there for the derby in January and had a cracking time. Great food and a proper football city.