Fan's View Fan's View 23/24 - No.53: Play-off Final

itsoneofthem said:
I can only say what others have already said, which is a big thankyou to Paul for your continued efforts in providing an entertaining and considered account of not just the matches, but all elements of a day at the football andthe experiences of being an Oxford fan. And from a financial perspective, Colin you’ve definitely stepped up to the mark, thanks, and let’s hope you both find the energy and enthusiasm to continue!

Norwich will be the first fixture I’ll be looking out for on 26th June, it certainly is a fine city for real ale. I was converted whilst there at Uni and living less than 5 mins walk from the CAMRA National pub of the year, which used to I believe still has 26 real ales on handpump at all times! A case of a misspent youth/student loan perhaps!
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There are over 30 pubs in Norwich in the 2024 Good Beer Guide. Just saying.
 
Colin B said:
I'm not sure if I'll do the financials next season, I'll think about it over the close season, and I'd understand if Paul decided to call it a day, but hope he continues, as I also look forward to the FV every week.
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Maybe you should pick a few of the biggest basket case clubs - a financials report on Plymouth or Millwall probably wouldn't be that interesting but Blackburn or QPR.....might be fun to research (and then for us to read) how deep the rabbit hole goes!

(and in general, just echo what everything else has said - a big thank you from an exile to both Colin and Paul for their efforts in bringing FV to life! Away days in particular!)
 
PottersRightBoot said:
Top work old boy. Leading the SSUOGU - south stand upper old gits ultras - ever onwards as well.

Time for a Yellows Pensioners Podcast next season!
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PRB, as a fellow member of the SSUOGU (elite back row member) may I add my humble appreciation of thin blokes contributions? I always look forward to his reports as I am usually able to compare his written comments, to his ‘immediate’ reactions to the home games given whilst standing in the Queue for a space at the 3rd world urinals

Long May he continue, both versions are worth it

(I could have simply said ‘Thanks Paul’ but …..)
 
Finally caught up on this report, great stuff as usual. @Paul B, thanks for your efforts throughout the season, the articles are greatly appreciated.

The issues of getting between Wembley and Bicester remind me that Mrs M and myself made the correct call on the day. We took an early (9:30ish) train from Bicester Village and went straight past Marylebone. Pre-match drinks on the Tattershall Castle in Embankment, meal just over the river, before heading back to Wembley Park Tube for the walk up Wembley Way. Much better choice for food and drink, but at the cost of losing the atmosphere of the massed yellow hordes. After the game, tube back to Baker Street for some more drinks, before train home from Marylebone. A seat for the journey from there, but when we got back to Wembley the train filled up with Yellows and was standing room only.

When we are there again, I'd definitely recommend doing it that way.
 
SteMerritt said:
Finally caught up on this report, great stuff as usual. @Paul B, thanks for your efforts throughout the season, the articles are greatly appreciated.

The issues of getting between Wembley and Bicester remind me that Mrs M and myself made the correct call on the day. We took an early (9:30ish) train from Bicester Village and went straight past Marylebone. Pre-match drinks on the Tattershall Castle in Embankment, meal just over the river, before heading back to Wembley Park Tube for the walk up Wembley Way. Much better choice for food and drink, but at the cost of losing the atmosphere of the massed yellow hordes. After the game, tube back to Baker Street for some more drinks, before train home from Marylebone. A seat for the journey from there, but when we got back to Wembley the train filled up with Yellows and was standing room only.

When we are there again, I'd definitely recommend doing it that way.
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I'm not from Oxford but before any Wembley game Baker Street is always my go-to.
 
Wandering Yellow said:
I'm not from Oxford but before any Wembley game Baker Street is always my go-to.
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Was full of Bolton fans early doors, not so afterwards strangely enough, still a few in there for a chat post match though. A lot of them know their football as does @Paul B to whom I doff my cap for the articles.

There`s a book in there somewhere....................
 
Essexyellows said:
Was full of Bolton fans early doors, not so afterwards strangely enough, still a few in there for a chat post match though. A lot of them know their football as does @Paul B to whom I doff my cap for the articles.

There`s a book in there somewhere....................
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I tend to head to the Duke of Wellington, maybe one in the Globe. I assume coming from Oxford it makes more sense to drink around Marylebone or Wembley itself.

I spoke to some Bolton fans on the tube home, they were very gracious in defeat (and extremely frustrated at the performance as you can imagine). Funnily enough the player that stood out to them was Goodrham rather than Murphy.
 
Paul, just got round to catching up on things. Once again may thanks indeed for all your FV's during the season. Excellent stuff, it is always a must read on a Sunday/Monday evening and is an essential part of the "match routine".
Have a good summer, and looking forward to your FV's next season, some new grounds (Four for me, Norwich, Watford, Cardiff & Swansea) and new pubs.
 
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