[Albion] Marseille away 1 year later

[The Friendly Authority]

This day last year we played our first European away game against Marseille, and what a match it was. I still remember it as if it was only yesterday and what an experience it was. What's everyone's else's memories of it one year later?

 

[Yes Chef]

Best atmosphere I've experienced at a football stadium, incredible noise

 

[The Friendly Authority]

I think for me some stand out bits were the gathering of albion fans in La Joliette before the game, soaking up all the pre match atmosphere. I was one of many who was unfortunately late to the game due to the buses but when in the ground, was nothing short of brilliant. The atmosphere was on another level and the way the players dug deep and got a late point was something to remember forever. What a game a what a few days. Even a year on still gives me goosebumps.

 

[The Friendly Authority]

Best atmosphere I've experienced at a football stadium, incredible noise

I agree, I've never experienced and atmosphere like it, it was an incredible noise for 90 minutes, hats off to their fans I have to admit.

 

[Bozza]

 

[Lethargic]

I agree, I've never experienced and atmosphere like it, it was an incredible noise for 90 minutes, hats off to their fans I have to admit.

Except Selhurst Park, of course

 

[North of Robertsbridge]

A year already!

I remember the nets

 

[nevergoagain]

Day started with a god awful hangover after a late night at the F pub, amazing memories pre-match in the bars and square meeting up with so many I'd not seen for years. Easily the best in ground atmosphere I've ever heard from Marseille fans, truly deafening. Awful start but what a comeback that sparked some very unruly celebrations and loads of fun waiting to get out of the ground for hours. Brilliant night and a huge bucket list item completed.

 

[Jimmy Grimble]

I think the more I reflect on it the more I have it down as my greatest Albion away day.

From the cab to Gatwick all the way up to the return home, just an unforgettable web of memories all tied together by the pure euphoria of when Pedro’s penalty went in.

 

[Right Back]

Even being in the square in the afternoon with beers in the sun and 25 degrees felt like this is European football. This is different.
Coach to the ground with police escort and plenty of hard signals from the locals.
Incredible atmosphere, so loud that at some points we couldn’t even try and sing.
The comeback started by Gross and then the penalty. The only time at football my top came off and was waived above my head.
Then mop man so that even the long wait didn’t matter. The greatest away day ever and one I will never forget. Up there with FA cup semi in 1983. Felt so emotional about our journey that took us to Marseille.
Had never really understood Liverpool talking about special European nights. I got it after Marseille. The Premier league doesn’t come close.

 

[Skaville]

Just the best couple of days. Beer, sun, fun and football. I went with my then 15 year old and it felt like a proper adventure.

The noise the Marseille fans made was astonishing. Nothing comes close.

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[Official Old Man]

I remember the French high speed trains, we went St Pancras, Lille & Marseille. So impressed I'm doing it again Monday. Paris, Barcelona, Madrid.
Back then the Lille to Marseille ticket was £25.42 each.

 

[The Friendly Authority]

I remember the French high speed trains, we went St Pancras, Lille & Marseille. So impressed I'm doing it again Monday. Paris, Barcelona, Madrid.
Back then the Lille to Marseille ticket was £25.42 each.

It was quite interesting reading back then all the different routes everyone took to get to Marseille. Some absolute shocking but brilliant ways of getting there but credit to those who done their research and managed to save themselves a few bob.

 

[Change at Barnham]

Possibly my favourite ever football away day.

Flickr Album of 48 Hours in Marseilles

 

[The Friendly Authority]

A year already!

I remember the nets

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Right pain they were! Couldn't see much through them when standing right next to it.

 

[Skaville]

Great photos

Possibly my favourite ever football away day.

Flickr Album of 48 Hours in MarseillesGrease gets

 

[Carlos BC]

Ah yes, it was just brilliant!
Flew into Nice and then train across. Great atmosphere in the square before and loved the noise in the stadium.
Definitely one of my favourite aways

 

[The Friendly Authority]

Ah yes, it was just brilliant!
Flew into Nice and then train across. Great atmosphere in the square before and loved the noise in the stadium.
Definitely one of my favourite aways

We flew out of Nice, but went into Monaco before our flight. Train Journey was great, some stunning views.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

That was a memorable and epic trip.

 

[South Stand Bonfire]

A year already!

I remember the nets

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And the double nets every time there was a corner!