A few weeks ago Marco came home from work with some news that he made an impulse ticket purchase to see Man City play at Aston Villa. I was so excited seeing that I had every intention of bowing out of all football match plans because being a so-so fan usually doesn't justify the ticket cost.
So true to Marco form, he did some pub scouting for our pre-match drinking. He picked The Barton Arms. We enjoyed some Thai food and pints as Marco caught me up on players of the two teams and I google imaged them, asked what countries they were from, and if they play for their national team. Aston Villa's goalie is, American! Man City has some of the best players in the world right now.
We walked to the stadium from the pub. Took our seats in the first row feeling literally on the pitch. Marco quickly realized he prefers seats higher up, "where you can see plays develop." But being down so close had it's benefits. Cliche alert - Seeing the skill, finesse, and speed of these guys up close and in person is mind blowing. Hearing the power and speed that they put on the ball. It takes the wow appreciation factor to a whole new level.
It was a loud and exciting match that ended with a 0-1 Man City win.
Some fun facts: No beer allowed at the seats, which results in a mad dash for a half time pee break and chug-a-beer before it is back to your seats. There is a human security guard wall from the top of the stadium down to the field that divides the away team fans from the home team fans. There is onsight, in the stadium, sports betting.
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