So I've had a few people ask me about my Porto football weekend, so I'll create a thread, detailing what I'm up to and the costs etc! First of all, flights were only ยฃ80 return from the UK! Accomodation overlooking the Estรกdio do Dragรฃo was a mere ยฃ26 a night...
Upon arriving yesterday, I headed to
Guindalense Futebol Clube thanks to a recommendation from
@SharonZoomer
. The views didn't disappoint, as the club bar over looks the stunning Luรญs I Bridge, fair to say, the weather was better than the -4 I had left behind in the UK!
That's a wrap! 5-0 win for Porto, it was like a training game for them and they were hardly tested. Finally warming up after the massive 5 minute walk back to the hotel. That's a wrap for today! Stadium tour & one last game tomorrow! ๐
Arrived at the first game, which is CD Feirense vs UD Oliveirense. A mid table clash in Liga 2, but apparently a derby. A Ticket cost โฌ10, and currently enjoying a โฌ3 pint at the Irish bar around the corner. PS cheering
@Droylsden_FC
on as well from afar. Come on You Bloods. ๐ฉธ
Today's plan involves a taxi ride to C.D Feirense v U.D Oliveirense in what I believe is a derby, with tickets costing what I will believe to be โฌ10, Before returning to Porto later on to watch FC Porto v Moriense FC which cost โฌ26. The weather is looking good again!
@Arsenalredskins
@Canada903
@MetPoliceEvents
@wembleystadium
Free speech in America?
Hang on, in America, someone can buy a rifle and ammunition in a super market, but not a kinder egg chocolate due to the toy being a risk... I know which country I'd rather be in.
After nearly losing my childhood team who I've supported for years, today is an emotional day as in our first season back we have confirmed a Play Off place! We had no team at the start of the season, but god we have now! We are going places! YOU BLOODS! ๐ฉธ๐ฉธ
@Droylsden_FC
@lancscricket
That is an absolute joke. 9 days before the start of the season.. hope we are getting significant compensation as he signed for the whole season. Now we will struggle to find an Over Seas replacement of his quality I bet. Shambles.
Bit of an end to end game, I'd say the home team have just about edged it 15mins in. Fair play to the away fans (about 50) who haven't stopped singing since entering the stands!
It's here... And it's a thing of beauty.
#MantoDaMassa3
you are stunning after getting to the UK. These 2 are by far the most amazing shirts in my collection. ๐
Well.. I was wrong! Although Feriense scored a 95th min goal, causing the keeper to jump into the crowd, before realised it had (and in my eye) wrongly been ruled out. An enjoyable game!
@nwcfl
Sorry, but give over. All season fans of a certain club especially have been spouting nonsense whilst aiming pointless abuse at the league, they deserved to be given it back for once. ๐คท
Feirense starting to turn the screw now, within a couple of minutes they have hit the post and forced the keeper into a very good save. I can feel a goal coming... Hopefully!
Well... It didn't disappoint. Beautiful food, and wonderful service. I can't wait to come back to Portugal, and will happily return to Porto! What a fantastic trip this has been. โฅ๏ธ
Morning! My phone seems to have blown up with this thread, so thank you! Today consists of the Porto stadium tour, before either a taxi / metro up to game three which is Leixoes Vs Penafiel, pretty cold today which suits me, getting me ready for the return to England!
@fcpfelipeno
Thank you for that Felipe! I'll have a look at the restaurant tomorrow, I plan to get up and do the stadium & Museum tour before another game. It's been a quality weekend so far, and will be back!
@DownloadFest
Think people are more arsed about where to park and how they will actually get a tent up tonight. If I'm in before sunrise I'll be surprised.
A massive shout out to
@Ross07921554
who's hooked me up with the Roma Legacy collection shirt, meaning the collection of changing crest shirts is now complete. They are stunners. ๐
@JamesCranford89
Couldn't agree more! I'm in love with this place. Easy to get around and so cheap if booked in advance from the UK. Whenever I go back home, I'll certainly be looking at when I can next get out here again!
What a stadium the San Siro is... Although, off to the
@Como_1907
game tomorrow before back to Milan for the Inter game. Really looking forward to Como. What a stunning ground they have. Possibly one of the most scenic in Europe!
#GroundHopping
Massive thanks to
@Shirtsmith4720
for the fantastic service to restore my Ajax 'Three little birds' shirt back to its former amazing glory ๐. Top was before the work, and bottom was after it ๐. Would highly recommend.
** SHIRT SALE **
Another 12 shirts currently up for sale.. sizes start from XL. Prices vary and don't include 1st class signed for postage in the UK. Will ship internationally at further cost. DM or Tweet for more info. RT's will be highly appreciated! ๐.
Can't wait to get on the plane to Italy this weekend... Much needed weekend away with the wife, oh and only off to see
@Como_1907
... ๐. Rather excited to get to these two games!
And that is it. I'm off to the airport shortly to (hopefully!) Be able to get my flight back to the UK. Thank you all so much for the advice and recommendations, and for taking time to read this thread! I already can't wait for my next trip, where would people recommend? ๐
At the start of the season, I was crying with joy that my local team were back after years away, something I never thought i'd see, now at Christmas we are 7th, with games in hand... What a sight. The team are on fireeeee! ๐ฅ. Roll on 2024! Youuu Blooods!
How the table looks after todayโs 2-1 win away
@EccleshallFC
!
Not bad viewing for the bloods fans!
We hope you all enjoy your Xmas, and we look forward to seeing you Boxing Day!
#UpTheBloods
So fellow collectors. Opinions on these kits. My hometown team
@Droylsden_FC
have returned after 3yrs not playing and I've of course had to buy the home and away kit!
Well, what a manic game that ended up being. Penafiel score a 92nd min winner causing mass celebrations, coaching staff on the pitch. Meanwhile the home fans wave white cloths at the board whilst seemingly very unhappy!
@lancscricket
@mattyparky96
Sorry Lancs, but that is a shambolic decision. Parky has been so consistant for us throughout the years, won us many games out of no where. This is honestly so poor and has rightly angered a lot of us!
Good Look Parky, Kents gain, our loss!
Gutted beyond belief to find out that our top scorer and captain
@GeorgeWesttt
is currently undergoing the hardest battle of his life. The guy gives 110% and I wish him nothing but a speedy recovery and hopefully one day I'll see him back in a bloods shirt.
2/7 Health Setback
With a heavy heart, we inform you that George West faces challenges in his career and personal life. Recent medical assessments reveal he has myocarditis, leading to minor cardiac events. Sadly, he's likely to miss the season.
@Droylsden_FC
That was a quality all around team performance, defence solid, midfield winning everything. Special shout out to Ben Lowe who was different gravy tonight, could say that about the whole team though tbh. Killers passion at the end was next level. Bring on Chadderton!
@DownloadFest
How come anyone is being allowed to park wherever? So Quiet campers who should get west sound like they are being told to go to North / east! Shambles that.
@Droylsden_FC
@GeorgeWesttt
This has really really shocked me. Such a quality player on the pitch but an absolute gentleman off it. Wishing you a speedy recovery and hopefully see you in a bloods shirt soon.
@Droylsden_FC
I would have taken a semi final this season, but this result is a hard one to take. Some absolutely diabolical officials today, but nothing went our way. We go Tuesday lads!
@circa88football
So many options, but after having it delivered just now, I feel the Vasco Da Gama GK shirt is a shout. Although, any of these three are strong contenders tbh
@Juts529689
@Sandford_Police
Look at the profile. It's a parody account FFS. It's not real. This is what's wrong with twitter, people like you reply with comments like that to a parody account. ๐. It's footage of a real incident, but not for one for a fine. Might want to read next time ๐
@lancscricket
@onedaycup
God you don't half put us through it over the season, but we wouldn't have it any other way! Admin... Get that video up!!! ๐น๐บ
@AskCapitalOne
Hi, any reason why for the last week constantly when I select my card on the App, I get a pop up saying "Sorry an error occurred" and the app closes?