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@grantmasson5483 15 сағат бұрын
I’m new to your channel and live in the US and just wanted to compliment you on your videos and reporting! It is interesting and thoroughly entertaining! Would love to see more non league games I love the lower tiers of football! Job well done mate!
@the_footballtourist 9 сағат бұрын
@@grantmasson5483 Reading a comment like that really means a lot. Thank you very much for it I’m glad my enjoyment of non league football is shared across the pond!
@darrellwilliams213 15 сағат бұрын
Well I thought it was a load of Bull at the start (?). You do find yourself in some god forsaken places at -2 degrees. (Isn't there a phrase about being sent to Coventry) Apparently the first motorised funeral was held there. You can't make this stuff up ! 😕
@the_footballtourist 9 сағат бұрын
@@darrellwilliams213 Very good hahaha! That’s literally what my dad said when I told him where I was off to that weekend, luckily as the stadium is so far out of town I didn’t really have to be in Coventry at all which is no bad thing
@davidwilliamgay4821 21 сағат бұрын
Very worrying for my team the Gills. We have to play the Sadlers twice in the next month or so mate. Reckon you must have stayed in the midlands on saturday, otherwise you wouldnt have been at Coventry, the day after. Heres wishing that your fingers and toes still belong to your body lol
@the_footballtourist 20 сағат бұрын
@@davidwilliamgay4821 Haha thanks for your concern lol luckily the kick off times worked out so I could attend both on the same day and make it back to Kent. All in one long cold day. As for your team Gills that does sound a bit ominous Sadlers are flying
@davidwilliamgay4821 21 сағат бұрын
Great video and brave of you to suffer that cold at Coventry. You probably know that the Sky Blues are very well supported in the league, with many games sold out. Considering the weather and another team from the same league, 20000 isnt bad. Wednesday always bring many regardless of league or cup. Its cold here in Europe at the moment, but surprisingly, not as cold as England. look forward to your next vid
@the_footballtourist 20 сағат бұрын
@@davidwilliamgay4821 Thanks a lot Dave! I don’t think I’ve even been that cold at the football before at least in this country, not sure where that chill came from but I really felt it. Fully agree on the attendance too they made a great noise throughout
@Saddler1975 Күн бұрын
Great Video, we also have a CEO called Ben Sadler
@the_footballtourist Күн бұрын
@@Saddler1975 You must be joking 😅 no wonder it’s all coming together!
@appledoreman Күн бұрын
Thank you for this post & your fair, unbiased comments. Your picture quality is excellent, but sound not so good (I could hardly hear you). Interesting statistic: the last time Coventry had an ex-Chelsea player as manager (John Sillett), they won the FA Cup. Could history repeat itself?
@the_footballtourist Күн бұрын
@@appledoreman Thank you for the honest feedback man! Really appreciate it, I do need to invest in a mic that much is for sure I just haven’t got round to it. As for your statistic that is very interesting 🤔 I suppose the longer you stay in it the better chance you have. Ipswich at home isn’t the worst tie either
@appledoreman Күн бұрын
@@the_footballtourist No, I fancy our chances there. Good luck with the mic & keep persevering with the channel. You come across well on camera.
@granttalibard8232 Күн бұрын
The Dripping Pan is also known locally as The Pan Siro .
@the_footballtourist Күн бұрын
@@granttalibard8232 Love that! Would’ve been especially fitting when they were in the Fenix Cup
@granttalibard8232 Күн бұрын
@ … Not sure how it came about but a couple of years ago Lewes were playing in a home kit be similar to AC Milan , I love the nickname too ! ⚽️
@the_footballtourist Күн бұрын
@ As they play in red and black I’m sure it’s not too crazy that that’s happened but only enhances the nickname!
@robertmcdougall115 Күн бұрын
Great video we'll done😊
@the_footballtourist Күн бұрын
@@robertmcdougall115 Thank you 😁
@Hopjayhop 2 күн бұрын
Did anyone point out the half abandoned football ground at the top of the grass bank that was St Leonard's FC. I say half abandoned as half is used by a 3g pitch now.
@the_footballtourist 2 күн бұрын
@@Hopjayhop No they didn’t! And even know I’m trying to think of where it was? Looked like there was a house on top of the bank but couldn’t make out much else
@Hopjayhop 2 күн бұрын
@the_footballtourist look on Google maps your see there is a 5 a side 3g and next to that some old stands and a half football pitch. Fascinating history look up St Leonard's FC.
@stevejohnson9234 2 күн бұрын
Hi good vlog to explain the cov badge,the elephant is the symbol of the city of coventry,the phoenix is the rising of the city after the bombing in WW2 the eagle is the badge of leofric husband of lady godiva good luck the weds for rest of season
@the_footballtourist 2 күн бұрын
@@stevejohnson9234 Thank you for the explanation! I guess I’d never thought about it before and then seeing the badge so big made it strike me. Well done on winning the tie (though I would’ve preferred it in normal time)
@stevejohnson9234 2 күн бұрын
@the_footballtourist me too,bloody cold wasn't it
@the_footballtourist 2 күн бұрын
@ And it wasn’t exactly hot on the pitch either!
@offaofmercia3329 2 күн бұрын
True, the eagle flag used by Mercian earls in the dark ages like Edwin and Morcar in 1066, grandchildren of Godiva.
@zappyzane 2 күн бұрын
You sure this is sarf London? Looks just like Tuscany! Also 7:10 nice calling out ;)
@the_footballtourist 2 күн бұрын
@@zappyzane That’ll be the rolling hills of Dulwich for you!
@BryanDent-pq5hv 2 күн бұрын
Nice. Video. Good. Work
@the_footballtourist 2 күн бұрын
@@BryanDent-pq5hv Thank. You. Bryan
@ferreus 2 күн бұрын
NEJ. UT.
@jonsaddler3067 3 күн бұрын
Great video, Walsall are doing amazing they deserve far more than 5500 watching them. The clubs biggest long term challenge is to get the local people supporting there local side. Wolves, Villa, West Brom and Birmingham City all within 10 miles of Bescot and most of the locals support those teams. The Walsall fans that go every week are a proud passionate bunch i hope more join them in league 1
@the_footballtourist 3 күн бұрын
@@jonsaddler3067 Cheers John! I fully understand the problem you guys have with so many big clubs nearby. Hopefully once it gets closer some of those fans will be tempted to back the saddlers as they’re playing some good stuff at the moment
@Footballleagueadventures 3 күн бұрын
Cracking video mate
@the_footballtourist 3 күн бұрын
@@Footballleagueadventures Thanks a lot mate! Loved the squirrel clip in yours 😅
@Footballleagueadventures 3 күн бұрын
@ 😂 thanks mate
@k.avilla8061 3 күн бұрын
Wallies 5 Trannies 1 😄
@eddiea7111 3 күн бұрын
Great vid UTS, what I love about this Walsall side, they constantly attack when they have the ball, even when 2-1 up, we never defend a lead, we just go for more goals 😊
@the_footballtourist 3 күн бұрын
@@eddiea7111 That definitely showed yesterday racking up the score at the end there. Played good stuff as well I was very impressed
@cxsmeticzz322 3 күн бұрын
Doesn’t take much to score against us really we’re awful gl for rest of the season (tranmere fan)
@theabandonedhunter3604 3 күн бұрын
Top video…. UTS!!!! 🔴⚪️⚫️🔴⚪️⚫️
@the_footballtourist 3 күн бұрын
@@theabandonedhunter3604 Thank you! Get yourselves to League One
@mattthegroundhopper9242 3 күн бұрын
History making Tom 👍⚽️
@the_footballtourist 3 күн бұрын
@@mattthegroundhopper9242 You love to see it
@Walsallfandan 3 күн бұрын
Thanks for visiting mate. Enjoyed the video - shame there was 5,600 as this team deserve a packed out stadium every week but I suppose that’s our normal attendance. Don’t think being on sky sports, early kick off and the weather helped.
@the_footballtourist 3 күн бұрын
@@Walsallfandan It was my pleasure! Really enjoyed it the crowd were very vocal even particularly behind the goal which even in fuller stadiums you can’t get. I’m sure the kick off and weather didn’t help either!
@TRFC2024 3 күн бұрын
5,600 and ur top of the league is a joke 😂
@acewalsall9294 3 күн бұрын
@TRFC2024 doesn't help when you only bring 100 fans 🤣
@TRFC2024 3 күн бұрын
@@acewalsall9294 if we were top and at home we’d easily have 7500+
@eddiea7111 3 күн бұрын
@TRFC2024I usually go, but because of the time I had to work, like probably a lot of people do on a Saturday! It’s a thing in Walsall, people work overtime, suppose it’s not a thing in tranmere 😂
@doasyoulikefawkes7127 4 күн бұрын
Awesome shots ❤️💙
@paramedicchrisbookseries 6 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing, we live in Gillingham and it is sad seeing the team not doing well, hopefully the new manager will turn things around.
@the_footballtourist 6 күн бұрын
@@paramedicchrisbookseries My pleasure! Hopefully the change can do something to turn the season around
@grahamcook9289 6 күн бұрын
What are you smoking? 🤣
@dodgem259 6 күн бұрын
Come on guys, be a bit more honest with the price of the hospitality when compared to match day tickets because the difference is no where near £30. The actual price difference is just shy of £65.
@the_footballtourist 6 күн бұрын
@@dodgem259 Not unless match day ticket prices have gone down a lot since the last time I checked
@dodgem259 6 күн бұрын
@@the_footballtourist £23 match day ticket, hospitality ticket £86 (checked the website today)
@Gingerjake14 7 күн бұрын
You should come down to Southend on the 1st of February with the brickies for the biggest game in our history
@the_footballtourist 7 күн бұрын
@@Gingerjake14 I am definitely thinking about it. Still in shock you won the last round!
@ka536-e1g 8 күн бұрын
Hospitality at Gillingham means not having to go to the hospital after the match
@the_footballtourist 8 күн бұрын
@@ka536-e1g You’d have to say it’s worth it just for that
@lovelyjubbly34 8 күн бұрын
Hi , thanks for the visit! I've translated the lyrics of our anthem you could hear at the stadium,Bari Grande Amore... I dedicated my life And the happiest moments To follow a dream My dream How many times you disappointed me Doesn't matter, I believe And live my dream (refrain) Bari , great love Bari, unique and only Bari in our heart We won't leave you alone Ever Makes us dream more Make us shout more Bari in our heart We won't leave you alone Ever How many trips with friends Many unknown places All united and in love With a dream I always sing with pride Even when I'm tired Nobody can ever destroy My dream (Refrain)
@the_footballtourist 8 күн бұрын
@@lovelyjubbly34 Woah thank you so much for doing that! It was a song that stuck with me for a long time not least with the passion you guys sung it with. I need to hear it again at some point soon!
@lovelyjubbly34 8 күн бұрын
@the_footballtourist glad you liked it! Forza Bari and keep up what you doing, happy 2025 !
@the_footballtourist 8 күн бұрын
@ I really did! Surprised you found this video my friend it’s nearly 2 years old but good luck with the rest of the season!
@davidwilliamgay4821 8 күн бұрын
Lovely day on the coast to watch football. Spent a few weekends there with my family, as a kid. Reckon it wasnt much of a drive for you this time either. Good to see so many Kent sides doing well in that league also. Lots of local derbies. Thanks for the great blogs. Also good to see Dover doing well, after so many years of going in only one direction
@davidwilliamgay4821 8 күн бұрын
Another excellent blog, and shame you had to experience a 0-0 on a friday night. Looking at Wycombe`s crowds they are not really well supported for their league position. Mind you, if the ground is not even in Wycombe, its no wonder. Am gradually looking at all of your videos, so it will take some time. You witnessed my team, the Gills, the other night. You were a good omen, despite the result. We have a new proper old school manager, to get these lazy wasters, back moving again. All the best Dave
@grahamcook9289 9 күн бұрын
Never heard of the 12 days of Christmas? Only after 12 days after Christmas Day should decorations be taken down.
@the_footballtourist 6 күн бұрын
I have heard of it just had a bit of Christmas fatigue but that point is all. I also thought it ended on the 25th not started! The more you know
@grahamcook9289 6 күн бұрын
@@the_footballtourist I fully understand your Christmas fatigue as it starts so early now, the commercial aspects long before December even. Christmas is meant to be a religious festival celebrating the Nativity that starts on the 25th of December and lasts for 12 days until the 5th of January. You must at some point in your life have heard the Christmas carol 'The Twelve Days of Christmas' where each day has an increasing number of gifts? Of course Christianity hijacked the celebration from the pagans who celebrated the winter solstice, the shortest day on the 21/22, as the planet's rebirth when the days start getting longer again and people knew that summer would return and with it plant growth and the crops that sustained life. Of course Christmas for Gillingham now means the rebirth of the Manager. Bit like when they change the Doctor in Doctor Who. The King is Dead. Long Live the King! 🤣
@pauldurdin6163 9 күн бұрын
You should be asking questions about how Kingstonian have ended up down there. Answer: completely screwed over by BBC darlings, Chelsea women
@the_footballtourist 9 күн бұрын
@@pauldurdin6163 Genuinely has no idea about that. I’ll have to have a look into that
@pauldurdin6163 9 күн бұрын
Even better with sound
@SPUNKER1000 9 күн бұрын
You never mentioned the price? And was it an open bar?
@the_footballtourist 9 күн бұрын
@@SPUNKER1000 That was the one downside really, it was a paid bar. I sort of made a throw away comment at the end but it was £55
@darrenfinnis6938 9 күн бұрын
The drummer is the main shirt sponsor.
@the_footballtourist 9 күн бұрын
@@darrenfinnis6938 And a legend
@davidwilliamgay4821 9 күн бұрын
Brilliant derby, excellent support and brilliant video. I remember going to Aldershot with Gillingham, as both teams played in the old Div4, and there was never any trouble although we were rivals at the time. The ground and fans could easily support an EFL team. Very difficult getting out of the Conference though, as the years gone by have showed. Staying out of that league and not going down from L2 is the most imortant thing, because getting back is almost impossible for years. Personally hope York City go up, but there is the little problem of Mr Vegan FGR this season
@the_footballtourist 9 күн бұрын
@@davidwilliamgay4821 As long as FGR don’t go up I don’t really mind who it is. Looks like neither relegated side will be bouncing back as well which is a good thing for my money
@davidwilliamgay4821 8 күн бұрын
@@the_footballtourist agree, we dont want Mr Vegan back in the football league for a while. No crowds also
@davidwilliamgay4821 9 күн бұрын
After your recent Gillingham game, you luckily saw some goals for a home club. Brave of you to stand there in that weather also. Enjoying your blogs very much. Shame about the Bovvy running out. All the best Dave in Berlin
@the_footballtourist 9 күн бұрын
@@davidwilliamgay4821 Right you are, although I wish I knew how windy it would be so I could’ve picked a slightly less cold ground. The bovvy running out was a real shame, especially seeing people drinking it after the news to rub salt in the wounds! Out of interest Dave have you a Berlin based club you support?
@davidwilliamgay4821 9 күн бұрын
Just watched for a second time, and heard the MOM award. What a laugh after losing 3-0. i watch the games live from here in Berlin, but am taking a rest after these last 3 abysmal performances. I have watched you on a couple of vids with Matt the Groundhopper, but have just joined your site too. Are you based in Kent, somewhere near the coast. Anyway, pleased you and your friends enjoyed hospitality, and meeting Neal Harris. Talk about him returning to the club, but please not as manager. Hope he enjoyed free hospitality, and returns home lol
@the_footballtourist 9 күн бұрын
@@davidwilliamgay4821 It was a tough choice on the day after the entire team were so abject! I’d take a break to if I was you. Welcome aboard I hope you enjoy my trips around Kent (where I’m indeed based!) and beyond at least the hospitality showing was good to make up for a dross performance
@markcoleman900 9 күн бұрын
England’s most unpopular stadium? You’ve obviously never been to Tilbury fc
@the_footballtourist 9 күн бұрын
You’re right there. Is Tilbury that bad?
@Will3hep 10 күн бұрын
Ashame you picked that game the attendance was shocking
@the_footballtourist 10 күн бұрын
@@Will3hep It wasn’t the best and now I know why, was absolutely freezing! Still enjoyed the trip
@dolphusmeyer 10 күн бұрын
Worst performance of the season. Glad the food was good.
@the_footballtourist 10 күн бұрын
@@dolphusmeyer Thanks man 🙏 it was nice to be able to go in the warm at half time as well
@bobbojones8157 10 күн бұрын
Went there twice in the 60s , never again . One of my clubs supports died there. S**t hole.
@DavidGay-mu1yo 10 күн бұрын
Really enjoyed the video, but the Gills are on a shocking run at the moment. Hospitality looked good, and off field events have come on strong. Its on field that counts most for the Rainham End of course
@the_footballtourist 10 күн бұрын
@DavidGay-mu1yo That’s so true. Off the field the owners have made the match day experience so much better, but unfortunately that doesn’t win you games and the squad needs an overhaul
@hdyby4l930 10 күн бұрын
ASK! ⚫️⚪️🔴
@the_footballtourist 10 күн бұрын
@@hdyby4l930 it’s good to see you guys have kicked on since I came!
@callumkent7155 10 күн бұрын
Why do they give away fans so little allocation ? Surely for a derby should be more Sevilla fans allowed
@the_footballtourist 10 күн бұрын
@callumkent7155 I honestly don’t know, but usually the away allocations in Spain are small because the league change the schedule so much travelling is impossible. So maybe Sevilla just got what everyone gets?
@JamesTingley-c2r 10 күн бұрын
Enjoyed the video. The away end will remain a running joke for many more seasons yet, though first time this season the scaffolding was open due to it being such a northern heavy league. Our hospitality is really decent for league two so glad you got to experience that as the ground (apart from the scaffolding end) is a pretty good standard for the lower leagues.
@the_footballtourist 10 күн бұрын
@@JamesTingley-c2r I think the away end definitely gives the ground a bad rep and since the Galison’s have come in the match day experience has become a lot nicer (I remember the food under Scally 🥴). The hospitality was very good too overall especially for a league two side!
@pyro7598 10 күн бұрын
Thanks for coming. I think from a Borough point of view, we're very good at grinding out results and defensively very good. Unfortunately, when it comes to the other end of the pitch we look a bit lacklustre in comparison to teams around us, with only sides in the bottom half scoring less if I'm correct. But we're on our way to having a good campaign and all we have to do is stay in the mix. 916 for attendance, as you said isn't bad on a bitter afternoon. Glad it wasn't that windy, Priory lane is known as the wind factory. Also, if you haven't already, check out Eastbourne Town and Eastbourne Uniteds ground. As I believe they have changed a lot to the ground since last year. 👍
@the_footballtourist 10 күн бұрын
@pyro7598 My pleasure! Obviously when it’s just one game you can never really know how a team plays, but from what I saw you guys looked very solid and capable of seeing games out which will do you well in the playoffs I reckon. As for the wind factory I wish I’d known that before coming in the middle of winter 😅 guess I got the proper experience!
@no_soy_rubio 10 күн бұрын
A dirty Southern Rail train? I am shocked 😅 Hilarious pronunciation of Pevensey 😂 didn't realise the ground was out that far. Matey behind you noticed the camera at 5:00. I remember seeing St Albans at Worthing and their fans were decent then
@the_footballtourist 10 күн бұрын
@@no_soy_rubio Was that line your beat? Someone definitely had some kind of party on that table but it wasn’t recent 😅 looking back the video didn’t do it justice. They were in good voice today too despite not having a great deal to sing about, would recommend their ground as well Clarence Park, need to get round to visiting Worthing myself at some point!
@smithsRus83 10 күн бұрын
It was a very very cold match to attend. Thanks for attending mate.
@the_footballtourist 10 күн бұрын
@@smithsRus83 If I’d have known it would be so windy at the ground I’d have delayed my visit until the summer 😅 did enjoy my visit though!
@j3land 10 күн бұрын
We hate Woking red army
@mariasummers-r9e 10 күн бұрын
Christmas decorations up on Jan 2nd? Not surprising at all! Remember the song "The 12 days of Christmas"? Partidges in pear trees and so on?This goes on till 12th night, Jan 6TH when the Magi brought their gifts to Bethlehem....
@the_footballtourist 10 күн бұрын
@@mariasummers-r9e I think it’s pretty strange to have Christmas related things up after New Year’s Day but that’s because presumably the run up to Christmas keeps starting from further back every year!
@thaich33 10 күн бұрын
Agreed, 12 nights before and 12 nights after
@tonygledhill8827 11 күн бұрын
He said 3 nil, I hope he put some money on that. I thought Priestfield looked absolutely brilliant...
@the_footballtourist 10 күн бұрын
@@tonygledhill8827 He didn’t, no idea if he would’ve made if he did but alas he didn’t. I’ll definitely say games at night suit Priestfield a lot more