Coop
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The daily record.Do tell.
The daily record.Do tell.
Portuguese are great people - also the alliance of 1386 initially with England and then Britain is the oldest in the worldAfter visiting both Porto and Braga this season I have to say that the Portuguese are some of the friendliest, most hospitable folk I’ve encountered on a European football away trip. Whether it’s bar staff, restaurants, taxi drivers or opposition fans, all great. So it’s good to see a positive report in the media. A few baton-happy robocops at the field next to the stadium but overall, the police were good too.
PS. Lots of handshaking and high fiving with the locals during the march too as they stood at the sides generally watching in awe, videoing etc, So if Portugal has Corona we‘re f*cked
And somehow turn it into a negative
It will all be about the singing, as I'm sure you know.I'm sure our media will highlight this tomorrow.
took part on our side in WW1Portuguese are great people - also the alliance of 1386 initially with England and then Britain is the oldest in the world
From my travels, and from talking to locals, the Portugeezers are generally pretty positive about the British. Much more so than the Spanish.
After visiting both Porto and Braga this season I have to say that the Portuguese are some of the friendliest, most hospitable folk I’ve encountered on a European football away trip. Whether it’s bar staff, restaurants, taxi drivers or opposition fans, all great. So it’s good to see a positive report in the media. A few baton-happy robocops at the field next to the stadium but overall, the police were good too.
PS. Lots of handshaking and high fiving with the locals during the march too as they stood at the sides generally watching in awe, videoing etc, So if Portugal has Corona we‘re f*cked
Portuguese are great people - also the alliance of 1386 initially with England and then Britain is the oldest in the world
Goes way back beyond that. Try Wellington fighting Napoleon.took part on our side in WW1
FareThey were all out, including Braga fans, clapping, videoing and watching us all day in the square and on the march. Same in Porto on tuesday with locals and tourists clapping along to the tunes and videoing us all
Youre right, i should have said that this was the last time portugal aided Britain militarily, although given portugal declared it self Neutral in WW2 it could be argued that the alliance had been broken, ps it goes back further than Napoleon , Treaty of Windsor in 1386 try thatGoes way back beyond that. Try Wellington fighting Napoleon.
yeah but three sandcastles copped itAnd no chapels ransacked cant believe it!
For what?Would be good if these Braga shops, bars etc. let EUFA know, we need their help.
Sun ran with it as wellThe daily record.
Aye but I heard one of them threw away a wrapper on the street...
To be serious though, it's nice to know others appreciate our support
I've also been to the last two matches in Portugal and endorse the opinion that the Portugues have been great. One thing is evident to me and that is that Rangers fans go there to party and don't look for trouble. Other fans, notably Feyenoord a couple of months ago, look for trouble.Brilliant to hear. Lots of positives to our travelling support. Shame Scotland is so hate filled it can't just enjoy the good we do.
Look forward to Germany now.
same thing would happen at aberdeen and many other several football grounds just a shame the owners are too bitter. everyone loves the blue pound.Braga businesses have thanked Rangers fans after their visit to the Portuguese city provided a cash boon for struggling local coffers.
The Ibrox club's 6000 strong legion of fans spent so much on their travels to support Steven Gerrard 's men that they replicated the takings of an entire season in just a few days.
And their custom was a godsend to struggling Portuguese traders who were delighted with the extra business at an out-of-season time of year.
Manager of Cafe Vianna, Mario Pereira, said: "Rangers fans were extremely good for trade for us. This is an extremely difficult month here with the weather and lack of tourists.
"The Scots coming here saved the entire winter and gave us the same takings for the whole season
"It wasn't just the day of the game either. Many were here for several days and plenty were in Braga until the weekend
"The fans were having fun and spending money. It wasn't just the bars and cafes who won, it was the taxi drivers, supermarkets and the shopping malls.
"The entire city of Braga benefited hugely from this.
"We allowed the fans to have a party after the game and I think they appreciated that. It was important to welcome their supporters because afterwards they return with their families."
And Cafe Italia manager, Gianluca Giampaolo added: "It was great for the local commercial economy and those supporters will return here for a holiday as simple tourists later.
"Those football fans have given us a huge boost."
Youre right, i should have said that this was the last time portugal aided Britain militarily, although given portugal declared it self Neutral in WW2 it could be argued that the alliance had been broken, ps it goes back further than Napoleon , Treaty of Windsor in 1386 try that
Nope and according to one young Mancunian barmaid in a Chinatown bar in 2012 "Ahh the Rangers that were one of the greatest days of my life. Well in 'ere y'know what I mean. We've 'ad united and citeh 'ave parades in town but they're nowt compared to you lot"Same with the UEFA final, you never heard any shopkeepers or bars moaning.
I went to florence, and we were well recieved, i think the way they had been treated when they came to Ibrox had a fanzone for them might have made the difference, we left Florence with more friends than when we arrived, there was even an authentic Scottish bar, the St Andrews bar,Same with the UEFA final, you never heard any shopkeepers or bars moaning.
Should have been “we may need their help”. ftp at game was loud and clear, has been discussed elsewhere on. FF.For what?
“Boozy rangers fans cause chaos in braga as streets left blocked not allowing access for disabled, bars also shut down as greedy fans don’t share alcohol with locals”And somehow turn it into a negative
After visiting both Porto and Braga this season I have to say that the Portuguese are some of the friendliest, most hospitable folk I’ve encountered on a European football away trip. Whether it’s bar staff, restaurants, taxi drivers or opposition fans, all great. So it’s good to see a positive report in the media. A few baton-happy robocops at the field next to the stadium but overall, the police were good too.
PS. Lots of handshaking and high fiving with the locals during the march too as they stood at the sides generally watching in awe, videoing etc, So if Portugal has Corona we‘re f*cked