Tuesday, 26 July 1994

Pre Season tour to Ireland 1994 (plus Woking)



We arrive into Dublin. Last time Pete and I had been in Keatings was before Ireland v England in 1990. As we walked in the bar it all kicked off as a group of England lads stood on the seats singing the national anthem and the locals didnt like it! Pete and I ended up behind the bar until it all calmed down and then we resuumed drinking!! This time is was much much more peaceful!!









We go on a tour of Dublin, but keep finding great bars to stop in.



And of course have to do the tour of the Guinness Brewery - well it would be rude not to!




Some pictures of the first game v UCD (26.7.1994 0-3)






We go to the dogs (with Lansdowne Road in the background)










Second game v Shelborne (28.7.1994 1-2)






In the bar at Tolka Park after the game. Yes its me with Steve Foster and Garry Howlett







We visit Croke Park - which is in the middle of a major redevelopment










We spent quite a bit of time in the pubs near the grounds!!














the male model, doing what he does best, well apart from playing pool!!



















So this block of 6 photos shows

1) UCD v Ayr United (24.7.94 3-0) part of UCD Soccer Fest 1994
2) Celtic v Flamengo (played at Tolka Park 29.7.1994 1-1)
3) Woking v Brighton (30.7.1994 - we finally won a pre season match 2-1)

Sunday, 26 September 1993

Besiktas v Zeytinburnu 26.9.1993 & v IFC Kosice 29.9.1993













A league match between Besiktas and Zeytinburnu. It ended 2-2 in front of just 8,000 people (including about 400 away fans). I found out that Besiktas were due to play in the European Cup Winners Cup 1st round 2nd Leg just a few days later so I had to go to that one as well!





View of the ground from our hotel, people were in the stadium and it was just after 2pm from an 8pm kick off!!!




The atmosphere starts to build!






..............a totally different atmosphere for the big game...........


................yes Besiktas have just taken a 1-0 lead................


................the players can just about see to restart the match.................

Ex Coventry City manager Gordon Milne was in charge of Besiktas. Thay won 1-0 on aggregate and this was the first time they had ever won a European tie!

Saturday, 11 September 1993

September 1993 - Tour of Yorkshire

We opted for a few days up in Yorkshire

Saturday 11.9.93 York City v Brighton (lost 3-1)
Sunday 12.9.93 Yorkshire v Sussex at Scarborough
Monday 15.9.93 a visit to Coronation street!!!!!
Tuesday 14.9.93 Burnley v Brighton (lost 3-0)