[Albion] So, how much did Europe cost you?

Official Old Man · Mar 17, 2024

It's frightening. I done all four. Two were three day events and Athens & Rome were 7 day holidays with the wife. I used my card for nearly everything (Nationwide no fees) so I know what I spent.
My total outlay via bank statements was £4405 including travel, hotel and all food & drink. Being retired, I didn't need to take holiday time off.
With Marseille & Ajax costing around £650 each I could have cut this to £2600 I guess had I dumped the wife.
The pros.
I've never been to any of these cities before. Had a wonderful time. Will return to Amsterdam as it was so welcoming plus, now I see how easy it is to jump on a plane, watch out Europe here I come.
Cons
£4405 would get me two weeks on a sandy hot beach.

portlock seagull · Mar 17, 2024

Football is certainly the preserve of the wealthy on and off the pitch these days going by that! But you also can’t put a price on memories

Cheeky Monkey · Mar 17, 2024

Official Old Man said:
It's frightening. I done all four. Two were three day events and Athens & Rome were 7 day holidays with the wife. I used my card for nearly everything (Nationwide no fees) so I know what I spent.
My total outlay via bank statements was £4405 including travel, hotel and all food & drink. Being retired, I didn't need to take holiday time off.
With Marseille & Ajax costing around £650 each I could have cut this to £2600 I guess had I dumped the wife.
The pros.
I've never been to any of these cities before. Had a wonderful time. Will return to Amsterdam as it was so welcoming plus, now I see how easy it is to jump on a plane, watch out Europe here I come.
Cons
£4405 would get me two weeks on a sandy hot beach.

For 4 bags you could have had 3 weeks in Australia with a nice air bnb gaff! :wink:

timbha · Mar 17, 2024

Official Old Man said:
It's frightening. I done all four. Two were three day events and Athens & Rome were 7 day holidays with the wife. I used my card for nearly everything (Nationwide no fees) so I know what I spent.
My total outlay via bank statements was £4405 including travel, hotel and all food & drink. Being retired, I didn't need to take holiday time off.
With Marseille & Ajax costing around £650 each I could have cut this to £2600 I guess had I dumped the wife.
The pros.
I've never been to any of these cities before. Had a wonderful time. Will return to Amsterdam as it was so welcoming plus, now I see how easy it is to jump on a plane, watch out Europe here I come.
Cons
£4405 would get me two weeks on a sandy hot beach.

So if you add the cost of the 4 home matches (x 2) plus travel, beer, food, etc you are looking at £5k - still hoping we get into Europe next season?

Beanstalk · Mar 17, 2024

The reality is we got incredibly lucky as fans with the draw. We could’ve spent thousands on trips to some dreadful places, instead we got to go to 4 places that you’d absolutely choose to go on holiday to football aside.

We also did Marseille by having a day either side of the game in Paris. Couldn’t have been better tbh.

BN9 BHA · Mar 17, 2024

Ooh it’s a corner · Mar 17, 2024

Life is about experiences Shirley.

I was lucky in that I had the time, opportunity and sufficient funds to go to the four home games and to both Marseille and Rome away - never to be forgotten - I tried to be as cost effective as possible but it was worth every penny imo.

Bry Nylon · Mar 17, 2024

Conversely, I did none of the aways and none of the homes.

I’ve just done a quick ‘back of fag packet’ calculation and early indications are that it cost me f*** all, which falls nicely within my budget.

Harry Wilson's tackle · Mar 17, 2024

Cheeky Monkey said:
For 4 bags you could have had 3 weeks in Australia with a nice air bnb gaff!

And hot tub fun with @sydney ?

Bry Nylon · Mar 17, 2024

Harry Wilson's tackle said:
And hot tub fun with @sydney ?

Priceless

Bry Nylon · Mar 17, 2024

Official Old Man said:
£4405 would get me two weeks on a sandy hot beach.

I’ve done Broadstairs for A LOT less than four grand.

AstroSloth · Mar 17, 2024

Beanstalk said:
The reality is we got incredibly lucky as fans with the draw. We could’ve spent thousands on trips to some dreadful places, instead we got to go to 4 places that you’d absolutely choose to go on holiday to football aside.

We also did Marseille by having a day either side of the game in Paris. Couldn’t have been better tbh.

I did Marseille with a day either side in Nice which was a beautiful city, 100% would go back at some point.

Bodian · Mar 17, 2024

Bry Nylon said:
Conversely, I did none of the aways and none of the homes.

I’ve just done a quick ‘back of fag packet’ calculation and early indications are that it cost me f*** all, which falls nicely within my budget.

Although I did buy a few extra beers to accompany the dodgy stream viewing. So, maybe £20.

Quebec Seagull · Mar 17, 2024

Two home games vs Marseilles and Roma = £1000s, lol. But they represented a couple of highlights wrapped inside longer UK vacations that included a week in Edinburgh, the Highlands and Skye.

Leaving tomorrow for London for some shows and as yet unexplored museums & neighbourhoods, then

back home Thursday to Canada, the kids and the job.

I feel Brighton is my home away from home, at least as far as England is concerned! Love it here

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deletebeepbeepbeep · Mar 17, 2024

Bry Nylon said:
Conversely, I did none of the aways and none of the homes.

I’ve just done a quick ‘back of fag packet’ calculation and early indications are that it cost me f*** all, which falls nicely within my budget.

I did AEK home which cost me £80 and 2 weeks with Covid.

el punal · Mar 17, 2024

Loose change for me compared with others on here. Three of us went by car to Amsterdam via Le Shuttle. Stayed at a hotel for Wednesday and Thursday nights and returned Friday. All in all, with petrol, hotel, food, booze and match ticket the cost was around £600. :drink:

MJsGhost · Mar 17, 2024

Official Old Man said:
It's frightening. I done all four. Two were three day events and Athens & Rome were 7 day holidays with the wife. I used my card for nearly everything (Nationwide no fees) so I know what I spent.
My total outlay via bank statements was £4405 including travel, hotel and all food & drink. Being retired, I didn't need to take holiday time off.
With Marseille & Ajax costing around £650 each I could have cut this to £2600 I guess had I dumped the wife.
The pros.
I've never been to any of these cities before. Had a wonderful time. Will return to Amsterdam as it was so welcoming plus, now I see how easy it is to jump on a plane, watch out Europe here I come.
Cons
£4405 would get me two weeks on a sandy hot beach.

From what I've heard, divorce would likely have outweighed your short-term saving, so you made the right call.

LamieRobertson · Mar 17, 2024

Hmm…only saw the home ties (how do peeps afford these trips

..but gd on them) …already had a TNT sub for the away ones so not counting that …taking into account my punt on the first game against AEK Athens …about £30..oh hang on allowing for Roma away leg a tenner

Bozza · Mar 17, 2024

£350m a week, give or take.

BattFink · Mar 17, 2024

Did all 4 away games

Didn't really keep an eye on food/drink but accommodation, flights, transport & tickets came to £1658

Would I do it again... HELL YES

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