Spanish Side Trip: Seeing a Game at FC Barcelona
I realize this is an English soccer blog, and I realize — especially because my trip there was sandwiched between games at Luton Town and Oldham Athletic — that Barcelona…
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Paul’s Soccer Stories
Author Paul Gerald shares his adventures from the world of English soccer.
English Soccer Games I Have Seen
Here is a list of every football soccer game I’ve seen in the UK. As of December 3, 2019, I have seen 117 games at 67 different grounds, including 61 of…
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My English Soccer Pin Badge Collection
Above is a photo of my pin badge collection, as of November 2019, from the English soccer clubs I have visited since 2014. I’ve seen well over 100 games at…
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English Soccer Connections: When I Met a Sober Millwall Fan
Among the great traditions of my English soccer trips is meeting friends of friends on arrival in London. My first night in London, mostly to stay awake, but also to…
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Vanishing Tradition: Talking Footy at UK Customs
I’m starting to really miss hitting customs in the UK. The new kiosks are screwing everything up — yeah, and making life simpler and smoother. Whatever. Other than the excitement…
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English Soccer Trip: Flying Business Class
For the first time in my life, I got to board an international flight — and turn left. At some point I think that’s really what it’s all about, that…
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Groundhopping Adventures: From London to Birmingham, Feeling at Home
As I get a little better at these football trips, I find myself getting into the groove with UK transit. For example, second morning of this trip, it’s off to Birmingham…
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Re-Post from 2014: I’m an Honorary Mackem!
Re-posting this from one of my first English soccer trips, back in January 2014: I have a friend who refers to her higher power, or god, as “perfect timing.” You…
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My MLS Cup 2015 Diary:
Or, The Timbers’ Big Night in Columbus
A re-post from 2015 … What is it like when your team wins the championship? Beyond description, really — but that didn’t deter me from writing this here diary of…
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English Soccer Tour: Into Bolton
Friendly little Bolton is like many medium-sized English cities I’ve been to on my soccer tours. Imagine a college town like Eugene, Oregon, but with an industrial past and an…
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