My Non-Game at Barnet FC
(Originally posted in November 2016) Whenever I plan a trip to England to watch soccer, I try to pick a time when there will be plenty of games. I look…
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Paul’s Soccer Stories
Author Paul Gerald shares his adventures from the world of English soccer.
England v Scotland, World Cup Qualifier 2016
In this throwback from 2016, I attended an international match at Wembley, which frankly turned out to be the least interesting aspect of the whole evening. I’ve got this theory that…
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In the FA Cup at Boreham Wood FC
You know you have arrived in the lower reaches of English soccer when you’re on the train and realize you’re following a player to the game. Such was the case…
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English Soccer Tour, From Portland to Bristol
It’s pretty remarkable, and gratitude-inducing, to note that what was once extraordinary in my life has settled into something of a routine. This occurred to me as I approached UK…
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English Soccer Tour: Visiting Newcastle
When you’re in Newcastle, it’s nearly impossible to get away from Newcastle United. Sure, on occasion you’ll come across someone who doesn’t follow football, or who drifted off when they…
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My English Soccer “Festive Season” Trip
I am about to embark on another festive season soccer run to England, and this one is another perfect example of why the holidays are such a great time to…
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Meet an English Soccer Club: Cheltenham Town FC
One of the great things about seeing soccer in England, or groundhopping, is that it takes you to places you might not ordinarily go as a tourist. But sometimes it…
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Return to Burnley: My Second Premier League Game at Turf Moor
Back in my early English soccer groundhopping days, I went to a game at Burnley FC but didn’t do a whole lot of research. That is, I went to the…
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A Classic English Soccer Moment at UK Customs
My soccer groundhopping trips don’t really begin until I talk footy at UK customs. And this last time was a classic. First, the line was short — always a welcome…
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My Next English Soccer Trip is Taking Shape
Is it just me, or is planning a trip one of the most exciting parts of the whole thing? For me, putting together a soccer tour of England is just…
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