
2021 FA Cup Third Round Sunday: Scenes and Stories
Since we love the FA Cup Third Round here at Groundhopper Guides, we decided to gather up some scenes and stories from this weekend, when Championship and Premier League clubs…
Continue →Since we love the FA Cup Third Round here at Groundhopper Guides, we decided to gather up some scenes and stories from this weekend, when Championship and Premier League clubs…
Continue →As I watched the FA Cup Third Round ties on Saturday, I came across some interesting things that show why I think this weekend is one of the best in…
Continue →Before I started helping (mostly) Americans see soccer games in England, I was a sportswriter and a travel writer. One of my stories from that time is when I took…
Continue →I always say, when you have a choice about where to sit at a game, try to get a good view of the away fans. For that matter, try to…
Continue →I go all over England, seeing the games, meeting the people, checking out the towns, looking for … something. Sure, I’m adding clubs to my list, researching places for my…
Continue →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…
Continue →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…
Continue →I’m starting to really miss going through customs in the UK. The new kiosks are screwing everything up — and making life simpler and smoother. Whatever. Other than the excitement…
Continue →English Soccer Trip: Flying Business Class For the first time in my life, I got to board an international flight — and turn left. (Disclaimer: Some of the links below…
Continue →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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