Wow what a day yesterday was, however the following day my body is telling me ouch. Aching legs, back and knees from standing, a sore voice, lack of sleep after waking at Sunday 4.45 to set off at 5.30 and an sore cheeks from the constant smiling, then my 13 year old tells me this morning that his hands feel like every bone is broke in them through all the clapping and sore wrists day like yesterday should come with a health warning.
When my son was born and we first started to go to games together 10 years ago I always dreamt of taking him to Wembley to watch the reds. Living in an area that is shrouded with Chelsea and factor in all his mates at school either support the Russian mafias mob, Tottenham,Liverpool or Man Utd, he never really has had much to shout about although in true South East London fashion has always fought our corner with true passion and conviction.
We are 90 minutes from fulfilling my dream and walking up Wembley with my best mate, as well as daughter.
I am glad we have the weekend to get over what could be a truly fantastic evening on Friday.
Lets live the dream. COYR.
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I also have young children and the dream has always been to take them to a Charlton game at Wembley. I love this club and so do my kids.
like the opening post, I’m desperate to get to Wembley so my kids can experience it. 98 was one of the most memorable days in my life.
Actually surprised at just how desperate I am for it.
Doncaster Dome, waterslides, few beers and a bite to eat in the premier inn near the ground where we stayed.
Then it was up early Sunday for ticket collection, brekkie, and what is always a fairly draining match for an adult let alone a 10 year old.
Parking in the premier inn helped for a quick getaway and I was home just after 5 but he was absolutely shattered. Struggled to get him out of bed this morning.
Ideal preparation for his SATS exams this week 😂😂
Bloody snowflakes - all of you.
Yesterday was up at 6.30am - on the road at 8.00 to Manchester Airport then from there to Doncaster. Stood up for best part of three hours in total, some of that jumping up and down, and then a 100 return drive through shed loads of traffic.
Up this morning at 6.00am - five mile run, 30 mins in the gym, then shower, breakfast and in work for 9.00am bright-eyed and bushy-tailed.
(that second bit might be a lie).
But I said in recent years with the boycott or not dilemma, I could never do so.
The time I've had with my sons at Charlton were the best times ever and could never be replaced.
Also the time spent with friends.
Wembley would be the icing on the cake and it would be a real shame if anyone decided not to go (should we make it).
Respect to all of the Charlton family.
I assume you drove from Manchester airport to home on the return journey?