So… now been on the correct tour of the best stadium and academy. NB I didn’t go on the united one!
Marvellous.
Guided by the excellent Ian Lees, it was a real treat.
6 Liverpool fans, 3 Leeds, 4 City.
I think Ian had a good time as well.
Notable bits in no order:
Ian Lees and his co-guide.
Chloe Kelly passing in front of tourbus on way back to women’s training.
Kyle arriving for some physio (at a guess)
Haaland arriving for his afternoon assessment.
Ederson’s Ferrari.
Bernardo’s mini.
Pep’s Nissan Leaf.
The almost jaw dropping mouths of the Liverpool adults as they took in everything.
The amount of things going on across all ages.
The tour guide.
The pristineness of everywhere.
The affection, knowledge and togetherness of all the staff.
Sitting in Pep’s chair pitch side.
Sitting in de bruynes chair in the dressing room (see jaw drop comment above).
Hearing about Kompany being the only ever non playing (eg injury) team member being allowed in changing room on matchday, because he is awesome.
Getting a pic with moonchester and our trophy.
Seeing so many nonCity kit wearing fans take in the tour.
Seeing so many City kit wearing fans take the tour - It’s their busiest week ever.
Seeing the mosaics.
Speaking to a fellow tour man whose 1st game was Bury in 67 - when captained by Colin.
Same bloke had also managed to find his and sons name, when the spirals had all the season ticket holders names on them.
Going down the player steps and onto pitchside in the sunshine.
Did I mention the tour guide?
Remembering the past, looking forward to the future.
