Arsenal Emirates stadium (cover your eyes Jimbo)

jdc

Went to Arsenal last night to watch my team thrash the Dutch team AZ Alkmaar 4-1 in the champions league.

It was a treat for my eldest son as part of his birthday celebrations. Since it opened a few years ago its has been impossible to get a ticket unless a season ticket holder or a member of one of their schemes.
However this year due to the credit crunch a couple of matches have been made available to the general public and I was quick enough to get three tickets at the bargain price of £50 ($83) each!!!

Great night 60,000 attended and managed to bypass the huge queues afterward for the underground after some advice from a friend.

Not my picture but gives you an idea of the impressive modern stadium. We were in the upper tier just behind the goal

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jdc · Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2009 11:36 am Post subject:

another picture and BTW the stadium is called the Emirates because of a sponsor ship deal

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Lion · Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2009 1:02 pm Post subject:

Wow and we complain here in the US over ticket prices for baseball and football games being expensive. I'm glad you and the family enjoyed the game!!!
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jdc · Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2009 2:49 pm Post subject:

Carolina · Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2009 2:58 pm Post subject:

Martin, that looks like a great time! I'm sure your son had a blast!

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jdc · Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2009 3:00 pm Post subject:

Carolina · Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2009 3:05 pm Post subject:

Ahh - "best ever" compliments are my favorite!!

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Lion · Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2009 3:58 pm Post subject:

BigBird · Super poster Status: Joined: 11 Nov 2008 Posts: 1435

Good job Martin. Events like those are great to share. I assume the lads dressed in Orange were not happy with the outcome?

jdc · Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2009 4:06 pm Post subject:

uncle aj · Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2009 5:37 pm Post subject:

I remember when you could watch a football game for less than two weeks in Spain. Nice stadium Martin, thank goodness for the Arabs.

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Jimbits76 · Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2009 5:42 pm Post subject:

Boo, Hiss, Jeer, Snipe, Whinge, Moan, Bah!

Glad you had a good time, glad the Woolich boys put on a show for your family.

That's about the best I can do

J
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uncle aj · Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2009 5:43 pm Post subject:

Jimbits76 · Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2009 5:52 pm Post subject:

Adrian, I think a real fan is kinda happy for the other bunch when there is some kind of personal attachement through friendship etc.

I work with somebody that always says "I hope they lose" when somebody in the office goes to see their team live...that annoys me as I wouldn't wish that upon anybody, I don't think a true fan of the game would. I wouldn't want to see the Woolich bunch win the prem or the Champions league but if they do well that's life...aint no poiint getting bitter about another bunch...I have enough on my hands moaning about my own useless lot.

As I've said before, nothing like watching your team live...even better if they win.

It doesn't affect me, doesn't affect the Spurs faithful and doesn't matter in the grand scheme of things but to the Arsenal fans and my friends Rosemary, Martin and their son it meant the world..."best ever" are just the kind of words you want to hear after a night like that. I have to admit I checked the teletext to look at the score and was pleased with the result for em.

Saying that, I'm probably banned from the Seven Sisters Road and The Millford on Saturdays at 3pm forever!!!!!

J
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ratae1950 · Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2009 5:56 pm Post subject:

I watched the game on TV here. Great performance. Arshavin and Cesc were magic. A great treat to see such smooth footbal.
I have to smile at the term 'Library' for the Emirates....
What a memorable bonding moment for you guys.

[I'm jealous...]
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