Wokingham Red Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 Thought the boys that travelled over from the Netherlands for yesterday’s match were an absolute credit. Did not stop singing all game which made up for the lack of entertainment on the pitch. Some good new songs as well. I’ve been aware of the link between fans of the two clubs for a long while now. Just wondered what’s the story there? How did it start? We went over to Tilburg in February for a music festival but will definitely need to check out a Willem II match if we go again. 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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kelbcfc Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 42 minutes ago, Wokingham Red said: Thought the boys that travelled over from the Netherlands for yesterday’s match were an absolute credit. Did not stop singing all game which made up for the lack of entertainment on the pitch. Some good new songs as well. I’ve been aware of the link between fans of the two clubs for a long while now. Just wondered what’s the story there? How did it start? We went over to Tilburg in February for a music festival but will definitely need to check out a Willem II match if we go again. It all started when Chops daughter got friendly with Elko online. Elko and Pierre came over and came to a game with us. A few months later 8 of us went to Tilburg to watch a 3-0 win against Groningen. We had a great time and were well looked after by the Willem boys. The rest is history. 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Three Lions Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 (edited) 55 minutes ago, Wokingham Red said: Thought the boys that travelled over from the Netherlands for yesterday’s match were an absolute credit. Did not stop singing all game which made up for the lack of entertainment on the pitch. Some good new songs as well. I’ve been aware of the link between fans of the two clubs for a long while now. Just wondered what’s the story there? How did it start? Goes to two people Elko De Jong who visited Bristol and the late great man Scooter. Some went over there with Elko to watch Willem II some came this way to watch City. In 2008 more came over for a City game and Scooter took 28 over for a trip and that grew from there with Scooter doing more trips which became popular to groups sometimes 100+ and now our kids go. Edited April 7 by Three Lions 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sglosbcfc Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 There was a game some time ago (before covid) against Cardiff or Swansea when there was a large mob of Willem II supporters and they were scrapping with the Welsh. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post willem ii Posted April 7 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 7 5 hours ago, Wokingham Red said: Thought the boys that travelled over from the Netherlands for yesterday’s match were an absolute credit. Did not stop singing all game which made up for the lack of entertainment on the pitch. Some good new songs as well. I’ve been aware of the link between fans of the two clubs for a long while now. Just wondered what’s the story there? How did it start? We went over to Tilburg in February for a music festival but will definitely need to check out a Willem II match if we go again. Next time just send me a message and I will make sure you get tickets and a very warm Welcome! 23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forbespm Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 Went to the loire valley a couple of years ago and a willem fan spotted my city tattoo,had a great chat with him and met up again. Met a load before the stoke game this season ,great bunch of fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham76 Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 Shame the club have never organised a pre season friendly with Willem II considering the link with the fans. Would be a nice touch 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 10 minutes ago, Graham76 said: Shame the club have never organised a pre season friendly with Willem II considering the link with the fans. Would be a nice touch The club have been made very much aware over the past 15 years of the link. Those in charge at Willem have been very open to dialogue and arranging some sort of official link but those at our end want nothing to do with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natchfever Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 29 minutes ago, Graham76 said: Shame the club have never organised a pre season friendly with Willem II considering the link with the fans. Would be a nice touch Been there loads, top fellas but the link only involves a few hundred tbf. Dont forger Antwerp and Sparta Prague too. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wokingham Red Posted April 7 Author Report Share Posted April 7 4 hours ago, willem ii said: Next time just send me a message and I will make sure you get tickets and a very warm Welcome! Thank you mate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham76 Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 3 hours ago, Harry said: The club have been made very much aware over the past 15 years of the link. Those in charge at Willem have been very open to dialogue and arranging some sort of official link but those at our end want nothing to do with it. Thats such a shame. God forbid the club does something for the fans 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cityboy1954 Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 5 hours ago, willem ii said: Next time just send me a message and I will make sure you get tickets and a very warm Welcome! Love the willam lads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bcfc willzyak Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 6 hours ago, willem ii said: Next time just send me a message and I will make sure you get tickets and a very warm Welcome! Great blokes, love a piss up, hope to see you down before end of season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretSam Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 14 hours ago, Harry said: The club have been made very much aware over the past 15 years of the link. Those in charge at Willem have been very open to dialogue and arranging some sort of official link but those at our end want nothing to do with it. Typical 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugarwray Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 many thanks to the supporters from Tilburg, great support. It would be good to know the fixtures when you will attend in advance, I am sure I not the only one who would want to give you a special welcome. It would also be great to visit Brabant with other City fans. I noticed it was international fans day at Sunderland, something City might consider. Pronouncing Willem II, suggestion instead of villain tray …. villem tway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 17 hours ago, Harry said: The club have been made very much aware over the past 15 years of the link. Those in charge at Willem have been very open to dialogue and arranging some sort of official link but those at our end want nothing to do with it. Would be a fantastic day for supporters of both clubs. Friendly in Tilburg , yes please 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted April 8 Admin Report Share Posted April 8 3 minutes ago, Red Army 75 said: Would be a fantastic day for supporters of both clubs. Friendly in Tilburg , yes please Please let's not drag that debate up again Leave it to the fans to continue to arrange things independently, certainly works well as it is 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 (edited) 4 minutes ago, phantom said: Please let's not drag that debate up again Leave it to the fans to continue to arrange things independently, certainly works well as it is What are you on about. I’m just saying it would be a good day . I haven’t mentioned the club. You don’t half post some strange shit Edited April 8 by Red Army 75 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willem ii Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 2 hours ago, sugarwray said: many thanks to the supporters from Tilburg, great support. It would be good to know the fixtures when you will attend in advance, I am sure I not the only one who would want to give you a special welcome. It would also be great to visit Brabant with other City fans. I noticed it was international fans day at Sunderland, something City might consider. Pronouncing Willem II, suggestion instead of villain tray …. villem tway There are quite some groups of our supporters making the trip throughout the year. And we always feel very welcome! And if one of you are “newbies” coming to Tilburg. Just let me know and I will make sure you get the same feeling when visiting a match of Willem II. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted April 8 Admin Report Share Posted April 8 2 hours ago, Red Army 75 said: What are you on about. I’m just saying it would be a good day . I haven’t mentioned the club. You don’t half post some strange shit YOUR WORDS WERE @Red Army 75: Would be a fantastic day for supporters of both clubs. Friendly in Tilburg , yes please How do you think a friendly would be arranged in Tilburg without the club being involved??? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted Friday at 20:36 Report Share Posted Friday at 20:36 (edited) Many congratulation to Willem II on their promotion back to the Eredivisie. Edited Friday at 20:46 by cityexile 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted Friday at 20:46 Admin Report Share Posted Friday at 20:46 Tough game tonight missed a penalty but equalised at the end of additional time Just need to equal Roda's result next week to win the league Last fixtures are Groningen Vs Roda Willem Vs Telstar 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted Friday at 20:52 Report Share Posted Friday at 20:52 2 minutes ago, phantom said: Tough game tonight missed a penalty but equalised at the end of additional time Just need to equal Roda's result next week to win the league Last fixtures are Groningen Vs Roda Willem Vs Telstar As I understand it, Roda fans invaded the pitch to celebrate going up, having been told over the tannoy Groningen had lost. They actually equalized on 95 min, and they both meet on the last day. Opps! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stortfordred Posted Friday at 20:52 Report Share Posted Friday at 20:52 Forza Willem II Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willem ii Posted yesterday at 02:10 Report Share Posted yesterday at 02:10 5 hours ago, cityexile said: As I understand it, Roda fans invaded the pitch to celebrate going up, having been told over the tannoy Groningen had lost. They actually equalized on 95 min, and they both meet on the last day. Opps! You’re exactly right! But we are back where we belong!!! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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