Manchester City vs Copenhagen

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  1. Redarmy87

    Redarmy87 Well-Known Member

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    That's my stance too. Of all the teams from that era, for the sheer magnitude of overcoming United's reign under Fergie, i would want it to be City. But with respect mate, seeing a handful of foreign fans in a Wetherspoons doesn't mean that's a true reflection of the general attendee to Old Trafford, or anything even close. I would wager 98% of United fans who go to Old Trafford are also from this country. I was in Manchester on the day of the Queen dying, when the United game went ahead. Most of the United fans in the city centre/Picadilly Gardens etc, and walking past probably the same Spoons you went in (my hotel was next to a Spoons close to Picadilly station) appeared to be British in the main.

    The thing about United i find funny is just how bad they are; nearly all my mates here in Bristol are United fans, and they are frequently disappointed in recent years. And they are of a generation when United dominated when they were kids i.e. the 90s. The glory days are long gone, and they are stuck in limbo; never have they experienced the hometown 'fan experience', and they can probably barely remember the days when United were good. I imagine many of them are left wondering why they supported them in the first place.
     
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    I've booked 2 tickets as well, couldn't believe how cheap it was
     
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    Si thi.
     
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    Just to defend myself in my first statement.. i still have a season ticket at oakwell

    Ive been to 2 citey games in the last couple of years just because of the availability of tickets..
    Home to leeds when they won 7? 8? - 0..
    And
    Home to athletico madrid in the quarters/semis? City won 2-0 i think.
    Both times, basically, because the tickets were easily available and cheap.

    I would say the have a fantastic set up outside the stadoum, stage for bands to play, plenty of food options.. it was brilliant.. but i would expect it to be at that level with that expenditure/income.

    Basically brilliant day out though.. and i choose to overlook the terribleness around the owners as im sure if you look deep enough into 90% of football clubs owmers theyll be something similar, including ours and the Crynes.
     
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    90% - quite a bold claim when you take into account torture, death sentences and human rights abuses
     
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    Proof sportswashing works.
     
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    Enjoy the football City play, detest the owners, love and support Barnsley. Simples
     
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    I don't feel the need to defend myself at all - it's local, free and I am tight, plus I like football. I was at Fleetwood last Saturday and I'll be at Oakwell this. Also been to Old Trafford and Edgeley Park this season already. Football fan.
     
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    Erling is a great player but as he ever scored a penalty like this :D

     
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    Hoping to take the young un to see City, difference with this thread is his mother's a Manc :eek: rather than force Barnsley on him she's told him he can pick United or City as well.
     
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    This is amazing
     
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    Manchester City vs Sevilla in the champions league on the 2nd of November if anyone is interested. £22 is the cheapest ticket, £42 is the most expensive.

    Last night's game vs Copenhagen was one of the best experiences of my life. Truly amazing
     
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    I wouldn't go if it was a fiver and half a mile away.

    Each to their own, but I can't imagine watching a half strength sportswashing team I don't support batter a comically mismatched team in a dead rubber being one of the best experiences of my life.
     
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    Wrong approach , buy him a Barnsley shirt and don’t give him a choice
     
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    I go watch City whenever I can.

    My wife and son are fans and it's my local team (well, United are closer but......... never)

    Their accessible and disabled facilities are second to none and the staff are amazing.
     
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    Never beat your own team achieving something - I've been with friends and seen Everton stay up against Wimbledon, Jimmy Glass scoring in last minute to keep Carlisle up but nothing will beat what I have seen us do. You don't get same connection when you watch a neutral
     
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    It's true, I can watch Man City win 6-0 playing beautiful football, but the heart wants more, it wants to beat with pride at the achievements that a team you have personally invested in delivers. You can only get out what you put in.
     
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    I went to watch City last season v Everton and found it boring. Beautiful possession based football but only one team trying to break down the other it just turned into crab like football with City winning 3-0 without breaking sweat.

    When Barnsley score nothing comes close to that feeling for those few moments.
     
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    You'd like my mate Tracy.
     
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    Man City put out a very good side so £22 is a bargain!
     

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