tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3338911017388638492.post1566144216420389509..comments2023-10-17T12:49:23.483+01:00Comments on European Football Weekends: F.C. Copenhagen v BrondbyDanny Lasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15553871140609359862noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3338911017388638492.post-80134495654269437252010-11-22T10:08:29.198+00:002010-11-22T10:08:29.198+00:00Apparently, there were a few scuffles as the Brønd...Apparently, there were a few scuffles as the Brøndby fans made their way to the stadium with a traditional march but we didn't see any trouble all day. Nowadays, this derby is billed as the "New Firm" but to my mind, despite lots of healthy banter, it didn't have any of the vitriol, racism and bigotry that often defines an "Old Firm" encounter in Glasgow.Wii Moddinghttp://www.wiihomebrewguide.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3338911017388638492.post-30866739502415295082010-03-25T20:39:10.369+00:002010-03-25T20:39:10.369+00:00Dundalk is a town of 30,000 people, about 80K nort...Dundalk is a town of 30,000 people, about 80K north of Dublin. Birthplace of Steve Staunton, The Corrs and me. Its a nice place with some decent pubs where you can get a good pint. Our stadium, Oriel Park, is a throw back to football grounds of the 70's. For the big matches against Shamrock Rovers & Bohemians the atmosphere is great. Our derby matches with local rivals Drogheda are the highlight of the season. <br />If you guys do fancy a trip over to an Irish game this Summer (our season is March - Nov) I'd recommend a trip to Dundalk, Dublin or Galway. You might like to take in a Gaelic Football or Hurling match in Croke Park too to give you an even better experience of Irish sport.OwenChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15206962743878771677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3338911017388638492.post-79757876609442853962010-03-25T00:00:11.667+00:002010-03-25T00:00:11.667+00:00Owen, thanks for leaving a comment. I've been ...Owen, thanks for leaving a comment. I've been to a few games out in Ireland (Longford Town,Sligo Rovers,<br />Kilkenny City & Finn Harps) but that was before I started writing this nonsense. <br /><br />What is Dundalk like? Worth a visit for the EFW Team!?Danny Lasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15553871140609359862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3338911017388638492.post-87550449169859894782010-03-24T23:29:10.390+00:002010-03-24T23:29:10.390+00:00Good report on the Danish derby lads.
I really li...Good report on the Danish derby lads. <br />I really like your blog and the concept behind it. Reminds me of my one and only trip to watch my team, Dundalk FC, play in Europe against a Croatian team a few years ago.<br /><br />Any plans to make it over to a League of Ireland match this year?OwenChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15206962743878771677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3338911017388638492.post-76489342056732498392010-03-19T10:25:33.905+00:002010-03-19T10:25:33.905+00:00Frederik - thanks for leaving a comment. If you lo...Frederik - thanks for leaving a comment. If you look through the games we go to see on this site, we're not always about seeing the best teams. We love the social aspect of football here at EFW and moreover the fans. A few beers and a laugh is worth more to me than scintillating football. As such, Denmark ticked all our boxes.<br /><br />I'd been lead to believe that the New Firm match had lost some of its magic. If that is the case, I'd like to have seen it in its pomp!Danny Lasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15553871140609359862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3338911017388638492.post-70556790496856662742010-03-17T11:10:11.785+00:002010-03-17T11:10:11.785+00:00Nice to hear that you had a good time over here :-...Nice to hear that you had a good time over here :-)<br />Sadly, the game was one of the most boring "New Firms" ever seen. But at least the right side won ;-)<br /><br />Here are the hightlights, by the way:<br />http://www.fck.dk/saesonen/kampe/2009/14.03._f.c._koebenhavn_-_broendby_if/highlights/Frederiknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3338911017388638492.post-51621227090845924992010-03-17T10:43:37.793+00:002010-03-17T10:43:37.793+00:00You shall be welcome- Even sober (now) I stand by ...You shall be welcome- Even sober (now) I stand by my invite to come for a meal and see the suburb. I actually live very near FCN so that could be an occasion ;)<br /><br />I scraped through a reprieve, my wife is still talking... is that good or bad?AciJubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770559863106509690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3338911017388638492.post-61023948131391818532010-03-16T20:54:20.406+00:002010-03-16T20:54:20.406+00:00AciJub - Great stuff my friend. I suspect your wif...AciJub - Great stuff my friend. I suspect your wife won't be talking to you for another two weeks now eh ;-)<br /><br />We really enjoyed the post match beers and it was good to see fans from both sides drinking together afterwards with a bit of banter.<br /><br />We'll be back for another derby day next season if not before.Danny Lasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15553871140609359862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3338911017388638492.post-33857236754542020352010-03-16T19:57:51.186+00:002010-03-16T19:57:51.186+00:00Very nice report - What the game lacked in intensi...Very nice report - What the game lacked in intensity the evening afterwards made up for. You guys are fun to be with :)<br />I'll keep up my form and tell you a story from my trip home: I staggered in zig-zag to the trainstation where a display told me I had to wait 15 minutes for my train. Standing at the platform I woke up, as the train pulled out of the station... without me! First time I've ever fallen asleep standing up. I took a taxi :D<br />A great night!<br />PS It's true I played Eric Bristow at 1st round Denmark open (1985 I think) but I was severely beaten 2-0 never reaching a double myself :) - He was my idol.AciJubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770559863106509690noreply@blogger.com