Dolman_Stand Posted August 31, 2023 Report Share Posted August 31, 2023 Noticed they were in the UCL draw today, anyone else remember them from the pre season friendly in 2008? Other than Maynards hat trick I can remember an unbelievable away support for a preseason friendly, hope they do well this year 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattWSM Posted August 31, 2023 Report Share Posted August 31, 2023 1 hour ago, Dolman_Stand said: Noticed they were in the UCL draw today, anyone else remember them from the pre season friendly in 2008? Other than Maynards hat trick I can remember an unbelievable away support for a preseason friendly, hope they do well this year Yes I thought the same, that was incredible support. Just a preseason friendly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KendrickDNB Posted August 31, 2023 Report Share Posted August 31, 2023 1 hour ago, Dolman_Stand said: Noticed they were in the UCL draw today, anyone else remember them from the pre season friendly in 2008? Other than Maynards hat trick I can remember an unbelievable away support for a preseason friendly, hope they do well this year I think they were in the secdon division in Belgium back then too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Hill Red Posted September 1, 2023 Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 7 hours ago, KendrickDNB said: I think they were in the secdon division in Belgium back then too 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted September 1, 2023 Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 7 hours ago, KendrickDNB said: I think they were in the secdon division in Belgium back then too They were. A few of us had been over to Antwerp to see them a year or two earlier, as we have a friendship with some Antwerp lads. They treated us like gold, buying us drinks all night in the members area of their ground. They were in the second division back then, skint, and the stadium was a dump. Now they are run incredibly well, have redeveloped the ground, and are in the CL group stages. They did the double last season winning the league and main domestic cup competition. Once again, shows what's possible when you're a well run club 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KendrickDNB Posted September 1, 2023 Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 1 hour ago, Kid in the Riot said: They were. A few of us had been over to Antwerp to see them a year or two earlier, as we have a friendship with some Antwerp lads. They treated us like gold, buying us drinks all night in the members area of their ground. They were in the second division back then, skint, and the stadium was a dump. Now they are run incredibly well, have redeveloped the ground, and are in the CL group stages. They did the double last season winning the league and main domestic cup competition. Once again, shows what's possible when you're a well run club That’s nice you made the trip over mate - I spend a lot of time working in Belgium so I will have a look into it. I guess as much as they are living in our fantasy by reaching the top division and winning the league I’d imagine the financial gap between those teams is pretty minimal in comparison to Prem / Champ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen hump Posted September 1, 2023 Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 They were a bit excitable around the waterfront pre game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackofromSanJavier Posted September 1, 2023 Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 Watched them stiff AEK on Wednesday in the second leg in Athens. Eliasson came off the bench around 70 minutes and made a difference. Not enough though. Hoping to watch AEK again if they pick up wham, l'pool or Brighton in the Europa League draw. Their fans do a great AEK ole, ole, ole! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East End Old Boy Posted September 1, 2023 Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 3 hours ago, West Hill Red said: That put a smile on my face this morning! But, can’t believe it was 15 years ago! Miss seeing the East End and the atmosphere there, although we do have a great stadium now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chessels Chick Posted September 11, 2023 Report Share Posted September 11, 2023 Found this today thought I'd lost it! Remember being given it by one if their supporters in the Merchants Arms before or after match they were a mad lot! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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