Slide tackle Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Just always wondered, do you think away fans visiting scotland enjoy there trips here? In pubs we alway treat them well and theres always loads of banter between sets of fans. But i wonder how we compare to other nations in terms of hosting away fans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bzzzz Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Compared to the Germany game in Dortmund... hmm.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bill Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 A minus for starters! Unlike many other European cities, Glasgow does not provide free public transport to match ticket holders on match day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunchy Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 The Dutch always enjoy coming here. Last time we played them I was talking to some in the pub and they were saying how they love playing scotland as they know it will be a great party no matter what Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 The weather being shite probably takes away from it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slide tackle Posted November 10, 2014 Author Share Posted November 10, 2014 A minus for starters! Unlike many other European cities, Glasgow does not provide free public transport to match ticket holders on match day!Yeah thats a fair point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest flumax Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Interesting. I would imagine there is a messageboard out there with topics such as: Glasgow murder capital of western Europe so don't stay out after dark. Not played in the capital (perhaps seeing many nations move around) so not much to see. They think they're the best fans in the world, but what they done for 20 y. Avoid the food, deep fried or something called the munchy box. The local brew is called Tennant, sold in about half litre and quarters. What currency should I take, I hear they've their own notes. What stop on the tube do I get, oh it doesn't go there. They've programmes and team sheets. No booze in the stadium, what? Don't think about getting together in the main square for a March, I saw these running battles in mid September. There's a juniors game at clydebank before the match, who's going? Who's running a bus from Newcastle (just over the border)? Any Catholic/protestant fans avoid xxx part of town. Day trip to Craigellachie, who wants in? Where do you think I can pick up a third lanark away shirt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanderer Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 The Scandinavians love it. Last time we played Norway in Glasgow to their fans it was like us in Eastern Europe, with triple whiskies and bottles of champagne being ordered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest allyc Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 It's seldom very good for home fans...difficult to know what opposing fans think.not exactly much to see from a cultural sense in Glasgow compared to Edinburgh.imagine they would regard it much as we did dortmund. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deecie Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 No culture in Glasgow? Behave. As a foreigner to Glasgow, most home games are "away" games for me, and I can confirm that they're a bit pish. I much preferred Luxembourg City. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewelk Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Interesting. I would imagine there is a messageboard out there with topics such as: Glasgow murder capital of western Europe so don't stay out after dark. Not played in the capital (perhaps seeing many nations move around) so not much to see. They think they're the best fans in the world, but what they done for 20 y. Avoid the food, deep fried or something called the munchy box. The local brew is called Tennant, sold in about half litre and quarters. What currency should I take, I hear they've their own notes. What stop on the tube do I get, oh it doesn't go there. They've programmes and team sheets. No booze in the stadium, what? Don't think about getting together in the main square for a March, I saw these running battles in mid September. There's a juniors game at clydebank before the match, who's going? Who's running a bus from Newcastle (just over the border)? Any Catholic/protestant fans avoid xxx part of town. Day trip to Craigellachie, who wants in? Where do you think I can pick up a third lanark away shirt? Should I wear my lederhosen or not? Which shoes?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmcca5 Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 I think it's pretty good. Some great pubs, clubs and things to do in the center. Friendly folk (mostly) and lots of footballing history what's not to like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ANDYP Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 (edited) Correct, Glasgow is a mecca for most real football fans. Loads of pubs and great places to eat. Easy to get to and us weegies are the best folk on the planet. Correct me if im wrong Edited November 10, 2014 by 1ANDYP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Glasgow is a far better city than Edinburgh IMO for pubs/nights out. City centre very compact with great places to eat. TTourists seemed to love it during commonwealth games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hannibal smith Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Interesting. I would imagine there is a messageboard out there with topics such as: Glasgow murder capital of western Europe so don't stay out after dark. Not played in the capital (perhaps seeing many nations move around) so not much to see. They think they're the best fans in the world, but what they done for 20 y. Avoid the food, deep fried or something called the munchy box. The local brew is called Tennant, sold in about half litre and quarters. What currency should I take, I hear they've their own notes. What stop on the tube do I get, oh it doesn't go there. They've programmes and team sheets. No booze in the stadium, what? Don't think about getting together in the main square for a March, I saw these running battles in mid September. There's a juniors game at clydebank before the match, who's going? Who's running a bus from Newcastle (just over the border)? Any Catholic/protestant fans avoid xxx part of town. Day trip to Craigellachie, who wants in? Where do you think I can pick up a third lanark away shirt? very good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagtag Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 As someone who has lived in London 24 years every game is an away game. I still love coming home and Glasgow is a great city. I met a couple of croatian girls in Zagreb for the away game and invited them over when we played croatia at home. They thought Glasgow was fantastic and had a great time in the Iron Horse pre match and a pub crawl after. They both said that the Scottish welcome was overwhelming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McVinceSCT Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 I'm a French Scotland fan and come to Scotland for nearly every home game since 2005. Each time i come with friend(s). I started with 1 or 2 max, now at least 4 or 5 people want to come everytime i come! That shows how they enjoy it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goozay Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 I think if you fell in with the Tartan Army in advance of your trip it would be good as you’d be welcomed into The Iron Horse, The Shed, Campus and so on. However, you’re unlikely to stumble upon any of those by accident – if you just pitched up in Glasgow and tried to go for a pre-match swally, dinner and then tried to negotiate getting to Hampden on public transport it would be difficult. Pre-match around Hampden is difficult for the first-time visitor – no obvious boozers or fan zones nearby. And post match would confuse you as our licensing laws are draconian and lack any common sense. I’ve never been screamed at “FINISH YOUR DRINKS AND MOVE OUTSIDE PLEASE!” by a bouncer in a pub on any away trip I’ve been on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ormond Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Should I wear my lederhosen or not? Which shoes?? Trainers or Timbys with the lederhosen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest allyc Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Wouldn't even put Glasgow in the same ball park as Edinburgh for tourist.I never said Glasgow never had any culture but compared to Edinburgh it is positively Milton Keynes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBoysinGreen Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Is the whole not wearing colours in the city centre thing true? You'd never have a rule like that in Dublin on matchday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320lichtie Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Is the whole not wearing colours in the city centre thing true? You'd never have a rule like that in Dublin on matchday No it's not true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Wouldn't even put Glasgow in the same ball park as Edinburgh for tourist.I never said Glasgow never had any culture but compared to Edinburgh it is positively Milton Keynes. We're talking football fans. Glasgow is a lot better night out. Basically because it isn't full of tourists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest allyc Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 I always like to look at the local tourist sites the day before matchplay whilst on away trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottincarlisle Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Having lived away from Glasgow for nearly 25 years now I've grown to like coming to home games again. There was a while I really didn't enjoy coming to Glasgow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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