Would You Go To Watch The Albion In A Midnight Kick Off?

[Trigger]

More than 80,000 fans turned up in the early hours of Wednesday morning to see Barcelona draw 1-1 with Sevilla at the Nou Camp.

The game kicked off at midnight because Barca wanted to field their stars before they report for international duty.

The club was made to follow regulations by playing the game on Wednesday, rather than bringing it forward to Tuesday.

Ronaldinho scored Barcelona's equaliser and dedicated the goal to the fans who turned up in such large numbers.

"I didn't expect so many people to come and watch us at that time," said the Brazilian.

"It was a dream to play in front of so many people considering the time of day."

Jose Antonia Reyes had put Sevilla ahead with a penalty.

 

[CHAPPERS]

f*** yeah.

All night in the boozer then off to the Albion?

Joyous occasions.

 

[jonnyboylennon]

That sounds like a proper night out. Wicked.

 

[tinx]

What a quality night, pub until closing then straight into the ground for a midnight kick off.

What a brilliant idea.

 

[Braders]

of course - maybe the only way i can see the boro game!

 

[Willow]

It wouldn't work in Britain, too much pre match drinking time - we'd all be boozed up to the eyeballs and miss the game.

 

[Citrus]

Yes. It would be great fun. Not sure if we could pull 80,000 though!

 

[Hamilton]

yep!

As I went to see York City on a Thursday at 11.00am at the Goldstone when only 1000 of us turned up, then I'd go to a midnight showing.

 

[REDLAND]

f*** yeah.

All night in the boozer then off to the Albion?

Joyous occasions.

the full time whistle would go and everyone would be passed out !!!

 

[Trigger]

yep!

As I went to see York City on a Thursday at 11.00am at the Goldstone when only 1000 of us turned up, then I'd go to a midnight showing.

I too was one of the 1000 along with a few mates... Who else was in the crowd that day?

 

[Hiney]

Brilliant idea.

I think the Withdean residents will go for it. No issues over parking cos they'll all be in bed.

Atmosphere will be better as we will all be pissed although we could do with some toilets at the block J end of the ground.

Might be a few issue with The Rocket Man although I'm sure they can be overcome.

Great - when do we start

 

[Braders]

I too was one of the 1000 along with a few mates... Who else was in the crowd that day?

i would of but i was at school !

 

[Guinness Boy]

Yep.

After all, I've followed text commentary which starts at between 11- 2am depending on where I am and time of year and got up for a 5 live broadcast of Wolves away at 5.30 am.

*enjoys smug one-up-man-ship*

 

[Football Genius aka FG]

now add on a freezing winters evening rain lashind down wind howling, temp below zero and bottom of the division, um i wonder an playing Rushden & diamonds December wk before christmas, honestly how many can say theyd watch it then!

 

[JJ McClure]

I'd be half cut but I'd be there.

 

[Marc]

If this happened in Scotland you'd be able to get wankered pre-game - enjoy the drunken singing during the game - then get more wankered post-game AMAZING!

For those that dont know a law has passed allowing Pubs in Scotland to stay open 24hours from October 1st i think.

 

[CHAPPERS]

I was at that York game, driven there by an Albion supporting maths teacher who also told our English and French teacher that we were at the game at that we shouldn't be punished.

We were not punished

Big up yourself Dai Warbis

 

[Braders]

crabbers - quality punk lyric of the week btw !

 

[Exiled in Exeter]

I’d be at the game.

 

[Artois]

Even better, 2am.

Go pubbing all evening, then down a club for a bit, then off to Withdean.

Classic.