LoonsYouthTeam Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 That'll be a great trip ! 4 sessions of the snooker, football on Saturday, would like to go visit Hillsborough too, shame Wednesday are away but think we'll just go one day. My mate from York says Sheffield is a good night out too.Bramall Lane will be my 4th English ground for a game and 6th visited. Seen games at Goodison, The Etihad and Stadium of Light plus toured Old Trafford and Anfield. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 18 hours ago, Rab B Nesbit said: Bramall Lane is a great old venue. I usually go down to the Snooker and tie it in with when I'm down for a game the Crucible is brilliant. Is there any point in you having a house? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab B Nesbit Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 1 hour ago, Sergeant Wilson said: Is there any point in you having a house? Where else would I keep all my football programmes Sarge? -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senorsoupe Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 I'm thinking of heading over to see Ottawa Fury vs New York Red Bulls II tomorrow if the weather is good. I like football (not as much as Rab Nesbit) but the stadium isn't covered so if it's raining I'll probably pass. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qpsnapper Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Was at the Rapid Vienna v St Poulson game at the end of May when I was over in Vienna. New stadium (I think this was its first season), home end was full ages before kick off even though Rapid had nothing to play for (last game of the season). Looked like the fans had free reign to do what they wanted (within reason) in the home end, platforms at the front of the terracing for the supporters with the megaphones, all chanting/singing/flag waving very synchronised, quite impressive. Loads of flares and smoke bombs, hardly any stewards inside the ground, loads of beer and not a hint of trouble. St Poulson were second bottom and needed to win to be 100% sure of staying up. Rapid won 2-1 and there was a few nervous minutes for the hundred or so away fans in the corner of the stadium before the other team's match finished, however the bottom team lost so St Poulson stayed up. Admission was 25 Euros, decent value. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Am Featha Taigh Nan Clach Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Was at the Rapid Vienna v St Poulson game at the end of May when I was over in Vienna. New stadium (I think this was its first season), home end was full ages before kick off even though Rapid had nothing to play for (last game of the season). Looked like the fans had free reign to do what they wanted (within reason) in the home end, platforms at the front of the terracing for the supporters with the megaphones, all chanting/singing/flag waving very synchronised, quite impressive. Loads of flares and smoke bombs, hardly any stewards inside the ground, loads of beer and not a hint of trouble. St Poulson were second bottom and needed to win to be 100% sure of staying up. Rapid won 2-1 and there was a few nervous minutes for the hundred or so away fans in the corner of the stadium before the other team's match finished, however the bottom team lost so St Poulson stayed up. Admission was 25 Euros, decent value. I went to Austria Vienna v Strum Graz in 2005 (?) before I actually travelled to Graz for a Scotland friendly. In front of the terrace were big, burly stewards but every time a decision went against the home team a flurry of coins and lighters were hurled at the visiting keeper. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senorsoupe Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 Ottawa Fury vs New York Red Bulls II 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowdenbeath Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 Gala Fairydean Rovers v Airdrie this afternoon to kick off my season. Nice wee train trip down to Netherdale with Airdrie winning 3-0. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senorsoupe Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 Match ended 2-2, decent entertainment although the quality of play wasn't amazing. Interesting that Ottawa's manager is Kenny Dalglish's son Paul and the goalie coach is Bruce Grobbelaar, the same Bruce Grobbelaar who played for Liverpool in the 80's and 90's 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albino Rover Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 I'm claiming responsibility for the draw. Fury were 2-1 down in extra time and Paul Dalglish wouldn't put the 'keeper up for the last corner. From my seat on the halfway line right near the dugout I shouted: "PAUL! Put the keeper up!" He folds his arms. The goalie starts looking toward him. "Do it Paul! Be brave, make the call, put him up." He changed his mind and sent the goalie up, the guy made a nuisance of himself in the box and Ottawa scored an equaliser! Greetings from Canada guys :-) P.S. Ryan Williams is playing for Fury, he's one of their best players 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senorsoupe Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 37 minutes ago, Albino Rover said: I'm claiming responsibility for the draw. Fury were 2-1 down in extra time and Paul Dalglish wouldn't put the 'keeper up for the last corner. From my seat on the halfway line right near the dugout I shouted: "PAUL! Put the keeper up!" He folds his arms. The goalie starts looking toward him. "Do it Paul! Be brave, make the call, put him up." He changed his mind and sent the goalie up, the guy made a nuisance of himself in the box and Ottawa scored an equaliser! Greetings from Canada guys :-) P.S. Ryan Williams is playing for Fury, he's one of their best players Welcome to Ottawa! How long are you in our capital for? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mantis Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 18 hours ago, cowdenbeath said: Gala Fairydean Rovers v Airdrie this afternoon to kick off my season. Nice wee train trip down to Netherdale with Airdrie winning 3-0. You meet Rab? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowdenbeath Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 1 hour ago, The Mantis said: You meet Rab? I seen him but didn't get a chance to speak. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highlandcowden Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 On 22/06/2017 at 18:49, LoonsYouthTeam said: Long, long way away but myself and a few mates are heading to Sheffield for the snooker in April and are thinking about taking in Sheffield Utd v Preston North End. Anybody been to Bramall Lane before? Good day out? bramall lanes almost in the city centre,plenty of bars within easy distance including a wetherspoons if you want food too.last there 5 years ago,there was a decent bar between the spoons and the ground,damned if I can remember the name though.hoping to be there next month or so,ill check that out if I am 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qos_75 Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Heading to Italy on holiday at the end of August for a couple of weeks. Rome, Florence, Lake Como and Milan. Hopefully I will get to take in a couple of games. Given the choice I would like to see Roma, Fiorentina and/or AC Milan. It is still a few weeks before the fixtures are out though, but I should certainly be okay for games in Rome and Milan. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogisbairns Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Heading to Budapest next week to see Falkirk v MTE1905 and later in the day Vasas FC v Beitar of Jerusalem in the Europa League. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Cort's Hamstring Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 On 2017-6-21 at 18:25, Shanner said: Are tickets for Fulham and QPR home matches usually easily obtainable? Down in London when Fulham v Sheff Weds and QPR V Hull are the only viable options. Go to Fulham. Wednesday will bring a big travelling support which should make for a decent atmosphere, and on a nice summer's day I can't think of a nicer place to take in a game than Craven Cottage. QPR is a slightly better atmosphere normally, but Fulham is a better all-round day out IMO. Tickets for either will be pretty straightforward though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senorsoupe Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 On 6/25/2017 at 13:04, qos_75 said: Heading to Italy on holiday at the end of August for a couple of weeks. Rome, Florence, Lake Como and Milan. Hopefully I will get to take in a couple of games. Given the choice I would like to see Roma, Fiorentina and/or AC Milan. It is still a few weeks before the fixtures are out though, but I should certainly be okay for games in Rome and Milan. The problem with Roma or Lazio is that the Olimpico is too big for the support. I went to a Lazio game in 2008 when I was in Italy and although there were close to 30,000 people there it seemed overly cavernous. The Lazio ultras made a good atmosphere though 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bully Wee Villa Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Fulham is a million times better day out than QPR. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul-r-cfc Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 The problem with Roma or Lazio is that the Olimpico is too big for the support. I went to a Lazio game in 2008 when I was in Italy and although there were close to 30,000 people there it seemed overly cavernous. The Lazio ultras made a good atmosphere though Might still be decent crowds for a wee while as the novelty of the ultras' return keeps things interesting before they eventually drop back to normal levels. Also, agreed on Fulham. One of the best grounds I've been to and a very cool location 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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