Crystal Palace played against 1.FC Union Berlin last summer. Union, a far weaker side on paper, surprisingly won the game 2-0. The day was hot, the beer was popular, and Palace brought a good amount, probably coming close to 400 / 500. Palace fans had been victim to some scraps with Eisern Union ultras the day before, with a flag being stolen, but on the whole it was a peaceful affair.
My real interest was not the game, but the Holmesdale Fanatics. Now, Continue reading
Freshly printed and coming to a stadium near you. Ready for the 16/17 Season.
As the season draws to a close there are two thoughts regarding the relegation stories of two of Europe’s strongest leagues.
I just don’t understand how they manage this every single fucking year. 2 years ago, Continue reading
Do you hate the draconian body searches and police escorts to the ground? Do you yearn for an atmosphere inside the stadium that makes every game feel like a Champions’ League Final? Sick of being ripped off by the ticket office at every opportunity?
There exists a place, not far from here, where all your Football dreams come true. A country of Becks, Benz, BMW, Bretzels, Boobs, Borussia Dortmund and Bastian Schweinsteiger.
Deutschland; the Football Utopia. Here is why Continue reading
From Boothferry To Germany 