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Switzerland v England 8th September.
TheBrand09
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Heading out to Basel for the first match of euro 2016 quallifing group.
First time I would of followed England abroad.
Anyone else going out there for it?
First time I would of followed England abroad.
Anyone else going out there for it?
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8th September I mean.0
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Whats the point, will scrape through qualifying then go missing in 4 years. It's like ground hog day.3
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Try and tickets for France 2016. Only tournament I'll probably go out to. So going to make an effort to get some caps on the board. Plus good games against Ireland and Scotland coming up.0
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who's in our group?0
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Would rather dip my balls in a bucket of battery acid.8
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SwitzerlandThe_President said:who's in our group?
Slovenia
Estonia
Lithuania
San Marino
Two qualify, one goes into play-offs.0 -
Really? I would absolutely love to see England away. Yeah we are shit but look how fun it is following Charlton away and we've always been shit.carly burn said:Would rather dip my balls in a bucket of battery acid.
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Think I read that they are re-evaluating how they give priority for tickets. I'm sure it said that home games would earn priority for tournament tickets.1
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2 points for home games. 1 point for away games.
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Yep will be there along with more than a few addicks who cant be bothered to post about how poor we are/will be, like following Charlton set your expectation s low and have a great time brand09 Basel is a good night out and a really good atmosphere, one of the stand out trips in the qualifying group.
Do I expect England to win Euro 16..... No
Do I intend to have a good time watching them try to qualify with a few Wembley nights and overseas trips....yes
And there's the point
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So you get more points for lining the FA's pocket than spending hundreds of pounds following England around Europe?!TheBrand09 said:2 points for home games. 1 point for away games.
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Only way they will get people to attend some terrible home games in our group.ValleyGary said:
So you get more points for lining the FA's pocket than spending hundreds of pounds following England around Europe?!TheBrand09 said:2 points for home games. 1 point for away games.
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wow, that came round quick after brazilapalooza...0
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Sadly perhaps I love home games, a shirt trip to Kings X for me, a couple in the Mable Tavern then Euston Sq to Wembley Park, I am 46 but still get a buzz walking Wembley way with my lad and whilst the atmosphere can often be flat (Ghana being a recent exception) home in time to hear Scotland have shipped a late equaliser to the Faroe Islands, now with an additional 2 tournament points in the bag as an England fan member what's not to like? As for cost, family stand block 112 for members cost £35 for 8 year old and me, travel cards for 2 from Knebworth with rail card £14TheBrand09 said:
Only way they will get people to attend some terrible home games in our group.ValleyGary said:
So you get more points for lining the FA's pocket than spending hundreds of pounds following England around Europe?!TheBrand09 said:2 points for home games. 1 point for away games.
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A new approach to the national side would help that. I think it's a shocking way to treat the faithful England fans.TheBrand09 said:
Only way they will get people to attend some terrible home games in our group.ValleyGary said:
So you get more points for lining the FA's pocket than spending hundreds of pounds following England around Europe?!TheBrand09 said:2 points for home games. 1 point for away games.
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Not been to Mabels for years. Was my local for two years in 90's as lived round corner in Dukes Road.SE7toSG3 said:
Sadly perhaps I love home games, a shirt trip to Kings X for me, a couple in the Mable Tavern then Euston Sq to Wembley Park, I am 46 but still get a buzz walking Wembley way with my lad and whilst the atmosphere can often be flat (Ghana being a recent exception) home in time to hear Scotland have shipped a late equaliser to the Faroe Islands, now with an additional 2 tournament points in the bag as an England fan member what's not to like? As for cost, family stand block 112 for members cost £35 for 8 year old and me, travel cards for 2 from Knebworth with rail card £14TheBrand09 said:
Only way they will get people to attend some terrible home games in our group.ValleyGary said:
So you get more points for lining the FA's pocket than spending hundreds of pounds following England around Europe?!TheBrand09 said:2 points for home games. 1 point for away games.
How much is family stand mbership.0 -
Its still a great pub,half football half office bods, no stresses about pavement drinking os and sheperds name so they keep a nice pint new lanlord is friendly, England fan membership is free online (I forget the latest name as I still call it the England travel club from 1990) and Swerve on here with his lad George are also members.
The new Parcel Yard at Kings x (fullers) is also good and worth a visit *note addicks going to Peterborough
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Great point! Bloody miss those 'twin towers' though mate! That really did it for me - iconically special.SE7toSG3 said:
Sadly perhaps I love home games, a shirt trip to Kings X for me, a couple in the Mable Tavern then Euston Sq to Wembley Park, I am 46 but still get a buzz walking Wembley way with my lad and whilst the atmosphere can often be flat (Ghana being a recent exception) home in time to hear Scotland have shipped a late equaliser to the Faroe Islands, now with an additional 2 tournament points in the bag as an England fan member what's not to like? As for cost, family stand block 112 for members cost £35 for 8 year old and me, travel cards for 2 from Knebworth with rail card £14TheBrand09 said:
Only way they will get people to attend some terrible home games in our group.ValleyGary said:
So you get more points for lining the FA's pocket than spending hundreds of pounds following England around Europe?!TheBrand09 said:2 points for home games. 1 point for away games.
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Easiest group we could have asked for. I'm sure we will storm the groups with world class Sterling, Lallana, And Sturridge. Well, that's what we're told.0
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We do seem to get easy groups, I'm sure our dismal failure in WC2014 will have an effect on that going forward though
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Ah, but we always seem to make hard work of them. Switzerland away won't be a pushover.killerandflash said:We do seem to get easy groups, I'm sure our dismal failure in WC2014 will have an effect on that going forward though
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Switzerland away will be a certain defeatthai malaysia addick said:
Ah, but we always seem to make hard work of them. Switzerland away won't be a pushover.killerandflash said:We do seem to get easy groups, I'm sure our dismal failure in WC2014 will have an effect on that going forward though
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I really like Basel, great little city. Anyone ever tried the jump in the river method of getting from the city park into the centre. The River is so strong it just sweeps you in, regular commuter method, though your in trouble if you don't get off in time.0
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Why? No offence but I England are so frustrating and dull to watch. I'd resent every penny.TheBrand09 said:Heading out to Basel for the first match of euro 2016 quallifing group.
First time I would of followed England abroad.
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Watching Charlton was far worse than watching England last season.The Red Robin said:
Why? No offence but I England are so frustrating and dull to watch. I'd resent every penny.TheBrand09 said:Heading out to Basel for the first match of euro 2016 quallifing group.
First time I would of followed England abroad.
Anyone else going out there for it?0 -
Do you not ask the same question to yourself most Saturdays?The Red Robin said:
Why? No offence but I England are so frustrating and dull to watch. I'd resent every penny.TheBrand09 said:Heading out to Basel for the first match of euro 2016 quallifing group.
First time I would of followed England abroad.
Anyone else going out there for it?2 -
Few of us heading out for it. Went the time before in Basel so beware it's obviously expensive.
For those who say why? I support the shirt, not the players who wear it, most of whom I dislike. Yes the football will be shite but as a patriotic man nothing compares to seeing some corner of a foreign land turn into England for a few days - flags up GSTQ love it.
Its also a chance to meet up with mates who follow different clubs all over the Country. I've met lifelong mates following England who support Port Vale, Rochdale, Spurs, Stafford Rangers, Oldham, Glasgow Rangers amongst others.
And as for the group - crap for football but Slovenia, Estonia, Lithuania all cracking places for a few nights away and are places you are unlikely to otherwise go. Add in Scotland and Ireland away this campaign and there is lots to look forward to.
Englands away support is not what it was but hey ho - 12 of us are still heading out to Estonia (most likely ticketless) in Oct with a night either side in Latvia and Finland. Can't wait.
This is why I get pissed off when everyone jumps on the tournament bandwagon but then slag off people who follow England away full time.
And the caps reward is a joke now but then that sums the FA up.6 -
It will be spot on go there with the lads enjoy a few beers and take in the game the memories of the trip will be relived for years.0
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Echo what Bourne said - some of my best ever memories are from following England away - you'll get hooked though The Brand 09 -well on aways - home games are tripe.0
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All booked, 8 of us going I think. Been to Switzerland a few times but still looking forward to it, not flying directly to Basel so we also have a couple of decent train journeys to add to the mix and enjoy a beer and the views.
Like @SE7toSG3 we also really enjoy the home games, probably a lot to do with the boy who has barely missed one since he was five. £25 for the pair of us behind the goal for the Norway game so good value. I guess the new caps system will benefit us as we do all the homes...trying to get his caps up so I can get him to a game in France 2016.
Also booked for Estonia, and hotels in Glasgow sorted!
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