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Originally Posted by Addick
It could very likely be operated differently with other clubs but I don't use the Arsenal Away Coach service as it drops you off outside the ground right before the match and sets off not long after it's over. As such, you miss quite a bit of the atmosphere before and after the match. The pints and sing-songs in the town centre are a big part of Away Days for me.
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True. I think a lot of that stems from the old culture of drunkards starting trouble in the streets before the matches. On one trip to Hull, we were basically escorted to and from the buses and had complete separation from the home supporters. Stoke, on the other hand, we arrived early, got to wander freely around the grounds, mingle with the locals, had some food and pints, etc. But what would Stoke and Norwich fans have to argue about? Who is closer to the bottom of the table?
All Sherm has to do is be like "Alright, Tommy. Bus departs at 9am. 2 hour stop at (insert an Edmonton pub here). Match. Celebratory beer and/or cake afterwards. Drive back. Piss break at Gasoline Alley. Back at Rose & Crown by 7pm."