Ah shit, forgot all about that, they got monstered and battered by Warsaw’s firm when they were in Shambles Square a few years ago prior to playing united in the Thursday cup. There were videos of the Polish lads turning up and kicking the shit out of them at Sinclair’s
Any European away is potentially moody. Probably the worst are the ones where you think it’s ‘safe’ and drop your guard, as opposed to say Napoli where you are always vigilant and looking over your shoulder
Rangers at Napoli will be fun. Anyone who went to Napoli away will have been involved in the military style operation to get City fans to and from the ground. The fleet of buses went around the outskirts of the city. 45 minutes each way. Walked off and on the buses inside the stadium compound protected by Police officers with shields. Kept behind after the game for well over an hour.
Went with the Mrs. Napoli Ultras were coming in and out of a British bar where we were drinking looking for City fans a couple of days before the match. About 40 of them stood outside. Thankfully there were no City fans inside the pub or around the area at the time. The Ultras looked at me and the Mrs a few times. Thankfully I can speak Hungarian, so I would have thrown them.
On the day of the match City fans were told to gather near to the bus station. Napoli Ultras were riding past on mopeds throughout the day. Thankfully there were loads of Police parked up near by, so nothing happened. TBH, City had a good set of lads over there, so if it would have kicked off, City would have been up for it.
The taxi ride from the airport to the hotel was an absolute blast. Weaving in and out of traffic. Nearly bumping into other cars. Cutting other cars up. Jumping red lights. Etc.The Mrs was shitting it. I gave the taxi driver a good tip. Loved it.
I’d definitely go back to Naples again. A very interesting City. Loads to see and do. A bit edgy and rundown, especially in the rougher areas on the edges of the city centre, but a great trip as long as you keep your wits about you. Whatever you do, don’t try and make your own way to the ground. It’s rough as f*ck around the ground, and not somewhere you’d want to end up or get lost after the match.