16 Aug 2017 20:49:06
I'm over the moon. after trying for so many years to get my son to Anfield, I finally managed to get tickets to Hoffenheim game next week. He's 13 and a huge Red so he is bursting with excitement.

Only trouble is travelling up from Poole so 5hr (at least) up, watch the match then long drive back so I'm home for work the next day. let's hope it's worth it!

Anyone else here going?

1.) 16 Aug 2017
16 Aug 2017 20:59:58
Hope you both enjoy mate.

2.) 16 Aug 2017
16 Aug 2017 21:03:25
Enjoy. No wish I was though lol.

3.) 16 Aug 2017
16 Aug 2017 21:06:48
Hi nut monkey, I'm from Christchurch mate and have done the journey many times, mid week is a killer, I've done a few. I was at the Dortmund game, home at 6am and work at 7am! Was well worth it though! It won't take you 5 hours though, I've done it in under 4 on a good day. Make sure you get there nice and early, parking can be a nightmare for big games! Enjoy mate! Hope your son enjoys! I've just had a baby boy and he's already in Liverpool baby grows!

4.) 16 Aug 2017
16 Aug 2017 21:10:58
Enjoy man! Surreal when you first enter the stadium, will never forget my first match.

5.) 16 Aug 2017
16 Aug 2017 21:15:56
I'm going pal, can't wait.

6.) 16 Aug 2017
16 Aug 2017 21:36:09
Enjoy fella. Wish I was. Huddersfield is my next game. Can't wait.

7.) 16 Aug 2017
16 Aug 2017 21:45:25
Hope your lad enjoys it, i Wouldn't get your hopes up for much of an atmosphere though Nutmonkey, the fact it's a qualy and we are already 2-1 up, that drive back will be a killer too.

{Ed007's Note - Gee mate - I bet you're a riot at parties.}

8.) 16 Aug 2017
16 Aug 2017 21:47:18
Lol who gave me a thumbs down for going to the match?!?

Lfcdiamond, I'm planning to leave about 12 so we can take a slower run up there and grab something to eat. I'm hoping we wrap it up in the 90 mins so I can get back at reasonable hour :)

9.) 16 Aug 2017
16 Aug 2017 22:05:00
I'll be there mate.

10.) 16 Aug 2017
16 Aug 2017 22:50:23
Il be there with my old man. He brought me to many games when I was younger, I'm starting to repay the favour now! Hope your lad gets to see us qualify, should be a great atmosphere. I always park in lower breck road if that's any help.
Safe travels.

11.) 16 Aug 2017
16 Aug 2017 23:08:17
Thanks Barrmun, was going to ask about parking :)

12.) 16 Aug 2017
16 Aug 2017 23:31:53
Maybe one day I'll get to Anfield, for now I settle watching them in Florida. Sometimes on my device on the beach. Seen them in Preseason in Charlotte a few years ago. Got to see Stevie G. Was awesome.
Matt in FL.

13.) 17 Aug 2017
17 Aug 2017 00:29:10
Where you sitting nutmonkey?

14.) 17 Aug 2017
17 Aug 2017 07:41:26
I'm just stating a fact ed7, Anfield rarely has much of an atmosphere these days, unless your up near the top of the kop. Just trying to reign in expectations.

{Ed001's Note - I don't think anyone notices that kind of thing on their first trip to be honest. It is just so exciting to be there. I can barely remember my first game at all, I was so busy just looking round the stadium wide eyed.}

15.) 17 Aug 2017
17 Aug 2017 08:13:11
Suppose your right, I had my dad but have the club shop on my first visit when it used to be a shed in the corner of the main stand/ Anfield road if I remember correctly. My first game I think was against Wimbledon and I think we won 3-0,the rain and pitch was that bad we feared the game would get abandoned.
Nutmonkey I'm sure a great day will be had and I hope you avoid any delays on your journey.

16.) 17 Aug 2017
17 Aug 2017 09:17:44
I remember my first game well, we lost to Coventry 0-1 Cyril Regis scored at the anfield road end with a header, I threw the ball to John Barnes for a throwing, magic, I went to watch Coventry as my dad is from there but Anfield and John Barnes pulled me in.