Sunday, December 7, 2008

Football

Yesterday we went to see Fulham play Manchester City at Fulham's home ground, Craven Cottage. Fulham would be the closest Premier League team to Wimbledon so I guess it was fitting to go support our local team. It was a great little stadium so we really got to soak in the atmosphere. Our seats were amongst the Fulham supporters at the end of the field just to the side of the goal 4th row from the front. A great spot. The chants continually roared from behind us. A home ground stand full of football supporters is something not to be messed with. It was a true football experience though sitting amongst them all as they cheered and stamped their feet. I don't know which was more entertaining in the end - the game or the crowd! Here's a video we took to try and capture the atmosphere.



In true football viewing style we had a vendor hotdog (and lived to tell the tale) and it was absolutely freezing but all in all well worth it! In the second half we had Fulham goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer, a fellow Sydney sider, defending his goal right in front of us. He was the only player I knew so it was great to see him in action close up. Robinho plays for Manchester City but was out with an injury so we didn't get to see him play. Here's a photo of Schwarzer, with a link to a couple more.

From 2008-12-07 Football


Today we're going to wander around Wimbledon Village which is the more posh part of Wimbledon up the hill near the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Club. We're also meeting up with a few friends from church for a curry for lunch. I've eaten more Indian curry this year than in my entire life. Today will be the third effort this week. Its so tasty though!

2 comments:

PIG said...

sick that would have been mad! Yeah i saw Sydney fc and central coast mariners a month or 2 ago and i enjoyed watching the crowd more...i love all the chants and stuff. Id love to go to a english game that would be sweet action.

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