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lorraine
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not sure if this posting belongs here - just back from Albuferia Thursday last. The day after England lost in Euro 2004, there was a 'atmospheric personality' change in the place! The thugs, low life, coarse and dreadful people left the area. The tense atmosphere was palpable, expecially in the evenings on the 'strip' in Montochoro leading up to that particular match! that being said we never came across any trouble, though we did leave 2 restaurants due to the coarseness, and ignorance I suppose, of overheard conversations. Other English families were embarrassed by their 'fans' behaviour.
When Portugal beat Holland on Wednesday, the excitment reminded us of the Jack Charlton mad summer of Italia 90. It was wonderful, but what was most special that in the madness of the hooting cars were two open trucks with the Dutch fans waving their flags, celebrating their participation and obviously enjoying themselves after graciously accepting defeat. We then spotted 4 English girls, all wearing white tee-shirts, the front saying 'we were robbed' and the back saying 'sol cambell'
In the 'fairplay' competition Holland 10 England 0
Really looking forward to tonight, portugal tee-shirts will be worn, Sangria ingredients are ready, we're rooting for Portugal.
When Portugal beat Holland on Wednesday, the excitment reminded us of the Jack Charlton mad summer of Italia 90. It was wonderful, but what was most special that in the madness of the hooting cars were two open trucks with the Dutch fans waving their flags, celebrating their participation and obviously enjoying themselves after graciously accepting defeat. We then spotted 4 English girls, all wearing white tee-shirts, the front saying 'we were robbed' and the back saying 'sol cambell'
In the 'fairplay' competition Holland 10 England 0
Really looking forward to tonight, portugal tee-shirts will be worn, Sangria ingredients are ready, we're rooting for Portugal.