A heart-warming tale from last night.
I was unable to get a taxi back to my hotel after the match, which was about 5 miles from the stadium, in another town from Villarreal.
@PeterSimmoYNWA We’ve got a right back called Steve Finnan, when he plays we’re always winning. He passes outside and in again, we got a right back called Steve Kinnan.
With the optional versus: We got a left back called Traore when he plays it’s a different story. A bit harsh that 😀
Match ticket £13.50, large bratwurst £3.30. Low key policing and stewarding. No hassle with banners. Not held back after the match. Free fan shuttle bus to and from the stadium. Treating fans with respect.
Took the kids to see “The Boys from the Black Stuff" very powerful and truthful, capturing the essence of the original TV drama. Describes emotionally the harsh realities of the 1980s, depicting the era's unemployment, misery, despair, and desperation with striking authenticity.