Alright so first things first….. I WAS SOOO GRATEFUL AND PRIVELIDGED to be able to attend the FA Cup final FREE. Basically I scored a free ticket through school, as our school is in the Borough that encompasses Wembley and they need kids to do all that pre-match palava and one kid needed an escort therefore I got to go… absolutely brilliant!
And because it was the first final at the new stadium, a huge grudge match between Manchester United and Chelsea I was just so thrilled to be part of the action, which I am still today. It was very very cool indeed! Terry vs Rooney, Ferdinand vs Drogba, the lovely sexy Giggs and Lampard, and player of the year, Ronaldo.
I was just a bit naïve thinking it would at be a great day….. and I guess what I’m going to say will annoy the hard out fans who were very jealous that I was going…..
First problem: the violence
Standing waiting for a fellow colleague, Ben at Wembley Park tube station I witnessed two fights in the short space of ten minutes. So yeah I quickly came to realise that a lot of the crowd were going to be agro and football hooligans!
Second problem: the idiot behind me
Some idiotic moron looser felt compelled to swear hard out through the entire game, often spitting on the back of my neck as he had no concept of personal space either and might as well have been kissing the back of my neck. What a bit twat. OK I have been to games and appreciate how excited people get but that guy was just completely OTT
Third problem: the game itself
What a crappy game! Very disappointed in the quality of the game- and would expect way more of two fantastic teams. Chances missed, passes going astray, the game just lack any excitement, bar the last couple of minutes when United had a few chances. Even in extra time, when Mourinho substituted Robben for Cole it was evident he was just hoping to play out a draw and win on penalties (luckily for him they scored).
Fourth problem: the atmosphere
I think the game lacked a certain atmosphere, and I didn’t realise this until I attended the Heineken Cup Rugby final at Twickenham the following day. Maybe its just because it’s a new stadium with no new history attached. I dunno.
Anyway later on that night Rich was trying to explain to me how people have been brought up since birth to support their teams (not trying to condone the violence, of course) but I just came to the conclusion that I just don’t understand how passionate and serious people can take their football.
So in conclusion it was really cool, and was a fantastic occasion, but a few things to ponder………………..
Here's myself and Marcus who I escorted to the game (NB: in amongst dirty old chelsea supporters!!!!!)
