[Albion] What has been your favourite Europa League match so far?
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Ajax away probably……combination of playing there having grown up in the 70s admiring #teamslikeAjax, and beating them comfortably whilst having a great couple of days. If it had been dry/sunny rather than continually hosing down it would have been perfect 
Pogue Mahone
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- Apr 30, 2011
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It was Thursday. They have all been wonderful (I have attended all the homes, but only went away to Amsterdam), but Thursday v Marseille was one of the greatest experiences watching the Albion.
The-Libertine
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- May 2, 2006
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Marseille away. Our first competitive game away in Europe. The atmosphere in that ground was simply unforgettable. An iconic stadium, a great fight back on the night and beautiful weather too. An absolutely magical away trip.
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Marseille away, that’s when we arrived in the competition.
Every single game was notable...
AEK (h) - first European fixture
Marseille (a) - first European point
Ajax (h) - first European win
Ajax (a) - first European away win
AEK (a) - qualifying for European knockout stages
Marseille (h) - winning a European group
I've felt quite emotional at all five I was fortunate enough to attend - still kicking myself for handing my AEK ticket back on the Monday before the game - it's been a remarkable experience, with more to come!
AEK (h) - first European fixture
Marseille (a) - first European point
Ajax (h) - first European win
Ajax (a) - first European away win
AEK (a) - qualifying for European knockout stages
Marseille (h) - winning a European group
I've felt quite emotional at all five I was fortunate enough to attend - still kicking myself for handing my AEK ticket back on the Monday before the game - it's been a remarkable experience, with more to come!
NSC - Murder 5 of your children and keep just the one.
Shouldn't be too difficult, crack on young warriors.
Shouldn't be too difficult, crack on young warriors.
- Nov 11, 2009
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Think its same, but hard to decide between that and last Thursdays home match. The question asks your favourite match, just the game on the pitch or best match experience?
The ending last Thursday was the most individually euphoric moment for me, more so than Pedros pen in Marseille, and easily the best Amex moment.
The whole match experience in Marseille is unrivalled ever, the intensity of it all was unbeatable.
But Stade Velodrome is where it all turned for us. Who'd have thought as Marseille second went in after 20 minutes, from that point we won't concede again in the competition and will win next 4 and top group.
I'm a TV watching fan mainly now - so will have a different experience than those in the grounds. I don't know about favourite match, but for me, the most important moment in the whole tournament so far was Lamptey's strong tackle at the beginning of the second half at Marseille.
At that moment it seemed that the whole approach had changed from being a bit overawed and 'happy to be here' to 'we're going to fight for this now'. I don't think Marseille were expecting this increase in robustness.
After the obligatory couple of minutes of rolling around, from the restart, Lamptey gets down the wing, Gross scored - and since then we have not looked back, and not conceded a goal.
At that moment it seemed that the whole approach had changed from being a bit overawed and 'happy to be here' to 'we're going to fight for this now'. I don't think Marseille were expecting this increase in robustness.
After the obligatory couple of minutes of rolling around, from the restart, Lamptey gets down the wing, Gross scored - and since then we have not looked back, and not conceded a goal.
"Who'd have thought as Marseille second went in after 20 minutes, from that point we won't concede again in the competition and will win next 4 and top group."
...and that is just absolutely effing amazing
...well done to the squad, to RDZ and the fans.NorthLainer
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Best match: Marseille at home - what a result and what an atmosphere at the match
Best overall experience: Marseille away - the travel there and back (we took train), the atmosphere, the comeback, seeing Albion in their first ever competitive game on European soil.
Best overall experience: Marseille away - the travel there and back (we took train), the atmosphere, the comeback, seeing Albion in their first ever competitive game on European soil.
Ooh it’s a corner
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Agree - my take too. In fairness it was the only away game I could get a ticket for.
Terry Butcher Tribute Act
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- Aug 18, 2013
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Ajax away for me- away at a European giant with all your mates, incredible. but i can understand why anyone would vote any of these. We've been spoiled with big teams, accessible trips for many and some great occasions and results.
Don't think we could have asked for much more from a Europa group
Don't think we could have asked for much more from a Europa group
- Nov 11, 2009
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Beat overall experience, Athens, though game wasn't great nor were we on night.
Best stadium/match experience, Marseille by a country mile.
Best individual experience/emotion easily Last Thursday after Pedro scored right through to Sweet Caroline as players went off.
Colonel Mustard
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- Jun 18, 2023
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They’ve all been amazing, even the one we lost, given that it was the first. I’ve been to 4. The one away was Athens which was a great experience all round, from being tear gassed and winning to ensure progress, to the week we spent wandering round such a fascinating city, and meeting Albion fans everywhere. So I’d have to nominate Athens but they’ve all been brilliant, even the two I had to watch on TV.
Dave the hatosaurus
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The only thing i would add to this brilliant post is to say Marseille (a) first away European fixture and first point.
Mainly because it was something i never thought i would see, let alone be there!
In summation how can anyone choose between them?
There’s no wrong answer……just a ton of brilliant onesThis is such a happy, positive thread...at least for this old guy since the Goldstone days
Brian Fantana
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For the entire day: Ajax away.
For the match itself: Marseille away.
For a single moment: Marseille at home.
For the match itself: Marseille away.
For a single moment: Marseille at home.