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Aerin
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Hey Everyone!
I just joined the forum because I plan to surprise my boyfriend this Christmas with a trip to the UK for some football action (we are from California). Of course, Everton being our favorite, I am making a point to attend a home game. I lived in Bristol for a year, and have visited London plenty, so I am comfortable with transportation, etc, but I have never been to Goodison or in the neighborhood, so I want to ask your advice so I can give the best gift ever. I'm going to join the overseas supporter club to ensure we have early access to tickets.
1. Best seats? I am thinking we need to have seats in the Gwladys, for the best atmosphere and view combined. Of course we are total American noobs and won't know most of the traditions, but I hope that we will be welcomed in this section. Am I off base here?
2. What to do before and after? Are there any special traditions we must see/do? Any particular pubs to spend time at before or after? What do you do, would love your tips! We are up for anything, and love beer and football.
3. Goodison Park tour? I plan to book a tour for the day before or after, just to get an extra piece of Blues history. Is this worth the time or complete crap?
Thanks in advance, I am SO EXCITED to make it to a game, and I know my boyfriend will be too.
I just joined the forum because I plan to surprise my boyfriend this Christmas with a trip to the UK for some football action (we are from California). Of course, Everton being our favorite, I am making a point to attend a home game. I lived in Bristol for a year, and have visited London plenty, so I am comfortable with transportation, etc, but I have never been to Goodison or in the neighborhood, so I want to ask your advice so I can give the best gift ever. I'm going to join the overseas supporter club to ensure we have early access to tickets.
1. Best seats? I am thinking we need to have seats in the Gwladys, for the best atmosphere and view combined. Of course we are total American noobs and won't know most of the traditions, but I hope that we will be welcomed in this section. Am I off base here?
2. What to do before and after? Are there any special traditions we must see/do? Any particular pubs to spend time at before or after? What do you do, would love your tips! We are up for anything, and love beer and football.
3. Goodison Park tour? I plan to book a tour for the day before or after, just to get an extra piece of Blues history. Is this worth the time or complete crap?
Thanks in advance, I am SO EXCITED to make it to a game, and I know my boyfriend will be too.