Portland Bill Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 8 hours ago, JamesBCFC said: Had no idea that Real Betis had such support or even a ground big enough to hold 50k people (let alone 60k!) I was unaware myself, I was intrigued by Real Betis, I sat in a bar in Barcelona watching Betis v Real Madrid on tv, there were people wearing Betis shirts watching the game. There fans seem to thrive on the fact they are so loyal ( and they are) but also know they are real underachievers for such a big club, strange but true The book I’m reading is by Colin Millar, The frying pan of Spain. Very interesting book on Spanish football and in particular Sevilla and Real Betis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 3 hours ago, elhombrecito said: Stayed in Seville last year, and this was the view from my hotel room... It's a huge stadium! Unfortunately, due to redevelopment work at Sevilla's stadium, I managed to visit in the one week of the season where both teams were away, so didn't get to watch a game! 44 minutes ago, Portland Bill said: I was unaware myself, I was intrigued by Real Betis, I sat in a bar in Barcelona watching Betis v Real Madrid on tv, there were people wearing Betis shirts watching the game. There fans seem to thrive on the fact they are so loyal ( and they are) but also know they are real underachievers for such a big club, strange but true The book I’m reading is by Colin Millar, The frying pan of Spain. Very interesting book on Spanish football and in particular Sevilla and Real Betis. My impression of Real Betis (though I wouldnt claim to be an expert on Spanish football in any respect) is a side, usually top tier, has made it into europe infrequently, but are usually lower mid table. If I'd have guess at their stadium size I'd have said something AG sized, in the 20k-30k range. I'll certainly be keeping an eye on the game tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhombrecito Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 55 minutes ago, Portland Bill said: I was unaware myself, I was intrigued by Real Betis, I sat in a bar in Barcelona watching Betis v Real Madrid on tv, there were people wearing Betis shirts watching the game. There fans seem to thrive on the fact they are so loyal ( and they are) but also know they are real underachievers for such a big club, strange but true The book I’m reading is by Colin Millar, The frying pan of Spain. Very interesting book on Spanish football and in particular Sevilla and Real Betis. Thanks for this. Might have to check that one out. Definitely taken more of an interest in both clubs since visiting their wonderful city last year (even though Andalucia's finest team are currently given them a chance by languishing in La Segunda ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portland Bill Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 30 minutes ago, JamesBCFC said: My impression of Real Betis (though I wouldnt claim to be an expert on Spanish football in any respect) is a side, usually top tier, has made it into europe infrequently, but are usually lower mid table. If I'd have guess at their stadium size I'd have said something AG sized, in the 20k-30k range. I'll certainly be keeping an eye on the game tonight. I shall be watching it, just a shame it’s behind closed doors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 8 hours ago, JamesBCFC said: My impression of Real Betis (though I wouldnt claim to be an expert on Spanish football in any respect) is a side, usually top tier, has made it into europe infrequently, but are usually lower mid table. The Newcastle of Spain.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted June 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 Joaquin is on the bench at nearly 40! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhombrecito Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 The 'digital crowd' is essentially just some smudges of colour... The crowd noise works well though, very understated and much better than the echos of an empty stadium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 Sevilla penalty one that looks soft, but the commentators point that anywhere else on the pitch it would probably be a foul is completely valid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 What an assist for the second goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted June 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 Coppa load of this... Intriguing stuff in the Italian cup semi! Cristiano penalty miss... Rebic harshly sent off for Milan... But nearly half time and I Rossineri are still in the game. Could something incredible happen?! Tutti frutti! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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