My first time doing 4 games in a weekend. I stayed in The Hague, I reckon 4 games and 2 nights or 5 games, 3 nights is doable in The Netherlands. Games are nicely spread out and transport is quick and easy.
Dordrecht 1-0 PSV U21s (2nd Division) on Friday, very old school. This is a little east of Rotterdam:
DOVO 1-0 HSV Hoek (4th division) Saturday afternoon. I think you could watch this game for free if you stayed in the bar. You had a worse view than pitchside for 10 euros, but I guess the idea is you spend 10+ euros in there (?). So I always had to show my ticket after visiting the loo or buying drinks and returning:
Then Arnhem is 15 mins east by train. Vitesse Arnhem 2-0 Go Ahead Eagles in the Eredivisie was Saturday evening. Good atmosphere and game plus a lovely town:
Then Sunday lunchtime to Willem II 2-1 VVV Venlo in Tilburg and the 2nd tier. Best atmosphere of the bunch and a real connection between the fans and players that I'm jealous of:
I have been to see Ajax and Feyenoord both at home before but much preferred Vitesse and Willem's atmospheres. Them and PSV make tourist tickets available but there's a huge mark-up eg PSV wanted 70 euros for their game last night. I saw all of the above for around £50.
I imagine you had a cracking weekend mate, Den Haag is alright if you have not been there.
For multiple games over a weekend have a look into going to Prague.
If anyone is ever in Madrid, I'd recommend Rayo Vallecano - fantastic supporters and a great atmosphere. They are basically the opposite of Real Madrid in every way; down to earth working class fans who support the team every game without fail in their no-frills but always welcoming stadium. Well recommended!
If anyone is ever in Madrid, I'd recommend Rayo Vallecano - fantastic supporters and a great atmosphere. They are basically the opposite of Real Madrid in every way; down to earth working class fans who support the team every game without fail in their no-frills but always welcoming stadium. Well recommended!
I imagine you get more atmosphere there than when I went to see Real Madrid v Betis.
If anyone is ever in Madrid, I'd recommend Rayo Vallecano - fantastic supporters and a great atmosphere. They are basically the opposite of Real Madrid in every way; down to earth working class fans who support the team every game without fail in their no-frills but always welcoming stadium. Well recommended!
I want to go here asap but I’ve heard it’s hard to get tickets as they don’t have an online sales setup like other clubs?
If anyone is ever in Madrid, I'd recommend Rayo Vallecano - fantastic supporters and a great atmosphere. They are basically the opposite of Real Madrid in every way; down to earth working class fans who support the team every game without fail in their no-frills but always welcoming stadium. Well recommended!
I want to go here asap but I’ve heard it’s hard to get tickets as they don’t have an online sales setup like other clubs?
That´s right - part of their charm in a way but also a bit annoying!
If anyone is ever in Madrid, I'd recommend Rayo Vallecano - fantastic supporters and a great atmosphere. They are basically the opposite of Real Madrid in every way; down to earth working class fans who support the team every game without fail in their no-frills but always welcoming stadium. Well recommended!
I want to go here asap but I’ve heard it’s hard to get tickets as they don’t have an online sales setup like other clubs?
I realise the ground is much smaller, but for both Real and Athletico I bought six hours before the game with no problems.
I realise it is a risk but go with having a back up, Leganes is only 20 minutes from one of the central stations.
Has anybody been to St Pauli before? I’m going to Hamburg this weekend, but tickets for German games in the top 1-2 divisions aren’t easy to come by without being a member.
Hoping to find a way to see St Pauli in their last game of the season against Karlsruher. Doesn’t look like there are many other options on.
Has anybody been to St Pauli before? I’m going to Hamburg this weekend, but tickets for German games in the top 1-2 divisions aren’t easy to come by without being a member.
Hoping to find a way to see St Pauli in their last game of the season against Karlsruher. Doesn’t look like there are many other options on.
St Pauli is always hard to arrange, plus they're on form and it's the last game.
Look into Hannover, that's an easy commute from Hamburg and they're stuck in midtable. The town is just okay but it has the best supporters' bar I've been to in Germany.
Has anybody been to St Pauli before? I’m going to Hamburg this weekend, but tickets for German games in the top 1-2 divisions aren’t easy to come by without being a member.
Hoping to find a way to see St Pauli in their last game of the season against Karlsruher. Doesn’t look like there are many other options on.
St Pauli is always hard to arrange, plus they're on form and it's the last game.
Look into Hannover, that's an easy commute from Hamburg and they're stuck in midtable. The town is just okay but it has the best supporters' bar I've been to in Germany.
Thanks - I actually need to stay in Hamburg as I’m at a gig at the Hamburg stadium in the evening. Think I’ll head to the St Pauli area pre match and see if there’s any chance of getting a ticket from someone.
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Yesterday I went to Operario v Brasilience in a Serie D game. Operario lost 0-2 very easily, the standard being National League at best.
Spain is great for hopping.
I imagine you get more atmosphere there than when I went to see Real Madrid v Betis.
Sungate 2 Leigh Ramblers 3.
Free admission. Bar open & food available.
Really enjoyed it actually, and will look to do it again next season.
27,000 tickets sold altogether between Ascot/Newport Pagnell/Gateshead/Halifax and a section for neutrals.
That's a fantastic gate for that level, hopefully more people will attend non-league games next season.
Look into Hannover, that's an easy commute from Hamburg and they're stuck in midtable. The town is just okay but it has the best supporters' bar I've been to in Germany.