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…
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Paul’s Soccer Stories
Author Paul Gerald shares his adventures from seeing more than 100 games all over England.
FA Cup Third Round Saturday: Scenes and Stories
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…
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I Took an Englishman to a Tennessee Vols Football Game
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…
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Chichester City at Tranmere Rovers in the FA Cup: What It’s All About
Chichester City, + 2 more
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…
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English Soccer Connections: When I Met a Sober Millwall Fan
Clubs, + 2 more
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 going through customs in the UK. The new kiosks are screwing everything up — and making life simpler and smoother. Whatever. Other than the excitement…
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English Soccer Trip: Flying Business Class
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…
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Groundhopping Adventures: From London to Birmingham, Feeling at Home
As I get a little better at these groundhopping football trips, I find myself getting into the groove with UK transit. For example, second morning of this trip, it’s off…
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Re-Post from 2014: I’m an Honorary Mackem!
Paul's Soccer Stories, + 1 more
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 as “perfect timing.” You know the…
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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 diary of my…
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