latic12345 Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 I was lucky (or unlucky) enough to be invited to the Emirates last night (gratis tickets and booze which is always good). The unfortunate part was that it was in the corporate ring. The fortunate part is that it was in between the two sets of Ipswich fans in the lower and top tier. Now, I'm not too sure how it came across on TV but hats off to them. They made a right old racket from start to finish. Huge travelling army, lots of noise and positive support. I know they were in a cup semi final against Arsenal but it was still impressive. A couple of chants that will be remembered following Cesc Fabregas' comments in the first leg "1-0 to the rugby team" Swing Low Sweet Charriot Hats off to you Ipswich fans. You did your club proud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsslatic Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 On a slight tangent, how did you find the Emirates? Even when I went last year in the normal seats it felt much more like a theatre than anything else. An outstanding stadium for sure, but no football ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24hoursfromtulsehill Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 On a slight tangent, how did you find the Emirates? The Emirates is well signposted from Islington and indeed from all over north London. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorrro Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Arf! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsslatic Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 The Emirates is well signposted from Islington and indeed from all over north London. I reread it after I posted it and wondered if Alex would be lame enough to make that joke. How foolish of me not to account for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Ritchie Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Swing Low Sweet Charriot That song makes me feel sick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackey Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Too much chocolate makes me feel sick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
help_shiny Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 That song makes me feel sick! me too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Ritchie Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 me too Everything about it. The racism in which it became an 'upper class anthem'. The way they sing it and pronounce it. The wankers that sing it. UB40 covering it! The fact that thousands of public school boys have climaxed in their trains to it. Awfy, awfy song! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
help_shiny Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Everything about it. The racism in which it became an 'upper class anthem'. The way they sing it and pronounce it. The wankers that sing it. UB40 covering it! The fact that thousands of public school boys have climaxed in their trains to it. Awfy, awfy song! YES. YES. YES Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24hoursfromtulsehill Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Everything about it. The racism in which it became an 'upper class anthem'. The way they sing it and pronounce it. The wankers that sing it. UB40 covering it! The fact that thousands of public school boys have climaxed in their trains to it. Awfy, awfy song! Spot on, comrade. And they can get lost singing Jerusalem before the cricket too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latic12345 Posted January 26, 2011 Author Share Posted January 26, 2011 On a slight tangent, how did you find the Emirates? Even when I went last year in the normal seats it felt much more like a theatre than anything else. An outstanding stadium for sure, but no football ground. As far as corporate goes it amongst the best I've been to. Free beer at half time, comfy seats, cracking view and (last night) a fantastic atmosphere. Maybe if it was quiet I might feel the same. That type of ground is not really football to me though. It's impressive but doesnt have that much character. It's still one of the best of the new breed though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latic12345 Posted January 26, 2011 Author Share Posted January 26, 2011 I reread it after I posted it and wondered if Alex would be lame enough to make that joke. How foolish of me not to account for you I'm more original than that. When are you off on your STD tour? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latic12345 Posted January 26, 2011 Author Share Posted January 26, 2011 Too much chocolate makes me feel sick. That gives me the shakes too. You know the feeling when you've had too much sugar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigfinLatic Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 I was lucky (or unlucky) enough to be invited to the Emirates last night (gratis tickets and booze which is always good). The unfortunate part was that it was in the corporate ring. The fortunate part is that it was in between the two sets of Ipswich fans in the lower and top tier. Now, I'm not too sure how it came across on TV but hats off to them. They made a right old racket from start to finish. Huge travelling army, lots of noise and positive support. I know they were in a cup semi final against Arsenal but it was still impressive. A couple of chants that will be remembered following Cesc Fabregas' comments in the first leg "1-0 to the rugby team" Swing Low Sweet Charriot Hats off to you Ipswich fans. You did your club proud. It was only a matter or time before you became an Arsenal fan. Sharing your time between Twickers and the Emirates. Dirty Sell Out.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24hoursfromtulsehill Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 It was only a matter or time before you became an Arsenal fan. Sharing your time between Twickers and the Emirates. Dirty Sell Out.... Shame. Dirty rotten shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24hoursfromtulsehill Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 I'm more original than that. When are you off on your STD tour? Feel free to express your originality right here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latic12345 Posted January 27, 2011 Author Share Posted January 27, 2011 Feel free to express your originality right here. The Emirates is well signposted from Islington and indeed from all over north London Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latic12345 Posted January 27, 2011 Author Share Posted January 27, 2011 It was only a matter or time before you became an Arsenal fan. Sharing your time between Twickers and the Emirates. Dirty Sell Out.... I guess, tis only a 10 minute walk away. Whilst, I obviously don't support them, and watching Arsenal every week must be frustrating (you just want someone to put their foot through the ball every now and again) it was a bit off to have Ipswich fans chanting "we support our local team" at the corporate ring - it literally cannot get more local... They are both cracking days out (including resounding renditions of Swing Low - ooops did I say that out loud) but I'm still looking forward to Orient more than any other Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorrro Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Yyyyyeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh BWOY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24hoursfromtulsehill Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 The Emirates is well signposted from Islington and indeed from all over north London Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigfinLatic Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Yyyyyeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh BWOY! I cant wait for you to get told you cant go to Orient two days before the game. Its going to be brilliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorrro Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 That's quite enough of that. Stop trying to jinx me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackey Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Matter of time, and we all know it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorrro Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 I'm going to love the look on your faces when I rock up at the Doric Arch. LOVE IT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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