The game against Southhampton will be my first home game for this season. Since I moved from London to Cologne 2 years ago, I only go to 5 to 7 games per season (only Saturday games).
Normally the day starts at 3.45 am to catch the plane at 7 am to Stansted. After spending some time in the city; I go to the Emirates, eat something nearby (I always have the same routine walking from Highbury & Islington station), check out the Armoury, and read Wenger's programme notes before kick-off. After the game, I sometimes go straight back to Stansted to pick up the plane at 7.40 pm and I am at home around midnight.
It is amazing, how many Arsenal fans catching the plane after the match. I have spoken to fans from Ireland, Scotland, Germany, Spain, Poland. I even met fans from Arsenal, West Ham, and Chelsea on the plane back to Germany.
Sometimes I stay in London to Sunday, meet some friends and have a late night out.
This weekend I will stay to Sunday and hopefully have a great weekend with a win tomorrow.
My season starts tomorrow!
posted on 14/9/12
I got a feeling you'll be one them booing after 5 minutes if we're not winning type of fans.
Just going by your usual posts that is....
posted on 14/9/12
@colneygooner: no not at all. I support the team to the end no matter how they play and would never leave the stadium early unlike other fans. I do have a critical opinion on some aspects how the team is managed, but this is completely independent from my support.
posted on 14/9/12
Did you ever watch Cologne while Pol was there?
posted on 14/9/12
No, I watched Cologne the first time when Pol was in an Arsenal shirt!
posted on 14/9/12
Why do you move from London to Cologne. What is your profession?
posted on 14/9/12
gunnerthru: I am a scientist working in medical research. I used to work in London for 5 years and moved to Cologne because of the job. I actually come from Berlin.