🦕 Justus ☠️ Tóth 🏁 RömethSep 28, 2023
The derby has not been played on the first level for 50 years. In the past, with both clubs in various stages of decline, it was based on mutual respect, making good-spirited fun of each other, drinking lots of beer, enjoying the game for the expression of community that it is. A derby that fits well to the ‚ein besserer Fußball ist möglich’ ethos that drew me to Union. The fact that it is happening today should be a cause for celebration and euphoria.
Show thread🦕 Justus ☠️ Tóth 🏁 RömethSep 28, 2023

It‘s so much a part of Brussels that we dedicated a part of our Bxl corner in our living room to it.

Alas,powers that aren‘t interested in the game,that have a very toxic or exclusive idea on how to express community & that certainly do not have access to the spirit of Zwanze are making my attendance to the game neither desirable nor really possible. They are also spoiling the fun around it. It‘s a sad day for football, no matter the result of the match. Football fans in Bxl have already lost.

Show threadThe ol' tealeg 🐡Sep 28, 2023
@Squig that seems like a sad outcome. One thing that the commercialisation and internationalisation of English football has had an impact on is the spirit of derbies. I feel that keenly between Everton and Liverpool - in the city the rivalry was always sort of friendly, opposing fans exist within families, and couples. Now the vitriol, largely from on-line fans, misunderstanding banter for genuine hatred, is unbearable.
Show thread🦕 Justus ☠️ Tóth 🏁 RömethSep 28, 2023
@tealeg it‘s a bit funny that in a week I‘ll actually be at Anfield road to watch a game against Liverpool 😅
Show thread🦕 Justus ☠️ Tóth 🏁 RömethSep 28, 2023
@tealeg if you have any tips for the city, I‘m all ears :)
Show threadThe ol' tealeg 🐡Sep 28, 2023
@Squig so.. if you're looking for a pub before the match, it's probably best to see where other away fans are planning to go - I wouldn't go to the Sandon, for example. The Arkles is ok. Regarding culture - if you're there early enough it's worth heading down to the docks. The Maritime Museum on Albert Dock is quite interesting, grab some lunch at the Baltic Triangle. Check out the Liver building maybe. It's a good hours walk from there to Anfield, and probably as long on public transport
Show thread🦕 Justus ☠️ Tóth 🏁 RömethSep 28, 2023

@tealeg we have the Friday as well, so we need a pub for breakfast (and were planning on the beatles museum, for better or worse).

Before the game we‘ll just follow the USG herd, that‘s sensible :)

Show threadThe ol' tealeg 🐡
@Squig 5 minutes walk from the Beatles museum: https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g186337-d14077338-Reviews-Lucy_in_the_Sky_Liverpool-Liverpool_Merseyside_England.html
Sep 28, 2023 at 2:35pmWeb
Show threadThe ol' tealeg 🐡Sep 28, 2023
@Squig I've never eaten there - so not a personal recommendation, but it's well-reviewed.
Show thread🦕 Justus ☠️ Tóth 🏁 RömethSep 28, 2023
@tealeg thanks a lot! We‘ll checkit out :)