Apologies to bring this back up after many months but was curious especially after recent clips of the Villa lot enjoying themselves in Athens this week.
Aside from the actual match day experiences last year, how did everyone rate Athens compared to Istanbul?
I was only able to attend Istanbul which was emotionally & financially draining but was curious to hear from Blues who managed to attend both & their experiences of the two cities.
I always think the 9pm start in Spain and the rest of Europe helps get more people to events like this.Was in madrid last night and as much as I despise that club, the bus welcome was very impressive. Hadnt seen anything like it. Well controlled as well.
A few of our bus welcomes on big match days have been decent too but if could possibly attempt to emulate theirs in any way i think it would be fantastic. But im sure the logistics, manchester police etc, all put a spanner in the works.
Athens was more civilised and hotterApologies to bring this back up after many months but was curious especially after recent clips of the Villa lot enjoying themselves in Athens this week.
Aside from the actual match day experiences last year, how did everyone rate Athens compared to Istanbul?
I was only able to attend Istanbul which was emotionally & financially draining but was curious to hear from Blues who managed to attend both & their experiences of the two cities.
Huge week.I'm sure Pep and the lads will be totally focused on the prize..3 points.Fulham are no mugs so a proper professional performance needed.Need everyone up for tomorrow, everyone behind the boys, massive week incoming
Athens was more civilised and hotter
Apart from the ancient ruins the architecture of Athens was poor in comparison to Istanbul.
The bars were great down by the harbour in Athens but the food wasn't as good as in Istanbul.
The ground was better and easier to get to.
Everything that wasn't UEFA ran was great in Istanbul.Gotta to agree about the food over in Istanbul. Kebabs were great & tasted even more delicious with the freshly made bread right in front of you.
After the copious amounts of evening beers decided to go for the Turkish breakfast option the morning after. Blimey, very different to the traditional English brekkie, almost like a tapas but at the same time very satisfying. Loved the fact they constantly re-filled the bread servings & ultimately didn't feel like my arteries were getting clogged up.
Sunday night was pretty good too on NevidazeEverything that wasn't UEFA ran was great in Istanbul.
The Friday night in nevidaze st is still my favourite night of being a blue
Once again proving that we have the best away fans in the league, and no its not debatable.
10/10
Nah - losing 4 - 0 and playing like dogshit, but still getting applauded, is the Sky litmus test.Once again proving that we have the best away fans in the league, and no its not debatable.
10/10