I remember them chasing us across a car park at Vale Park in the 70’s. We ended up in a supermarket with Staffs finest and hounds at one exit, and PV at the other. Weighed up the options, and took our chances with the locals, nearer to the car as it happened.
Go as far from Male as possible. Its a busy port, that tropical island paradise illusion is a bit flat if you are seeing industrial shipping floating past all the time. Try to get an onbound flight to the more remote islands.
Last time on the Nordkurve at Schalke I found the occupants of the corp boxes above were taking great delight in passing down their free beer to the masses. Nice gesture.
Very modern, classic journey on the ferry from Karaköy to get there from the City. Absolutely worthwhile. No problems getting back afterwards, plenty of ferries.
If you do go to Gelsenkirchen you can visit both our previous grounds which still stand. Glückauf-Kampfbahn is on your left as you pass on the tram from the Station. The Parkstadion is used for junior games and is around the back of the current stadium complex. Allow time also for a visit to the...