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Man
United fans meet at the Irish Pub in Bruges, around 6 hours before the second
leg of the Europa Champions League qualifier away to FC Bruges (Club Brugge). |
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Most ot the fans however assemble
elsewhere: on the Eiermarkt, close to the main square topped by the Belfry,
which being 83 metres, is nearly as high as this self constructed tower of
plastic beer glasses. |
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The fans are in good voice knowing that their team
beat Club Brugge in the first leg by 3 goals to 1. Those willing to listen
some of the songs can do so on YouTube: Man United fans in
downtown Bruges before the game against Bruges. |
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Although beers are by no means
cheap (5 euro for half a litre), these men don't mind. |
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Contrary to a few years ago, when Birmingham fans
were granted 5000 tickets for their fans, only 1600 seats are allocated to
Man U supporters, resulting in quite a few men eager to still find someone
willing to sell his ticket. |
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Not one moment the atmosphere is
hostile. Bruges' fans are welcome to have a drink with Mancunian supporters. |
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The fans are particularly proud at the legendary
players. Frequently heard is the song "We gonna take a pea with George
Best" (= we gaan even een plasje doen samen met George Best). |
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As time progresses the fans
gradually start to gather at the Markt, near the assembly point for the march
to the stadium, which is set at 6 p.m.
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Tourists and the occasional Club
Brugge fan try to capture some of the atmosphere.
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Policemen and -women on bike keep a close eye on
things, but no troubles are reported.
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At 6 p.m. the police gets into action, blocking the Noordzandstraat,
which is the stree leading straight to the stadium entrance for the Club
Brugge fans. |
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If confuses certain fans, who want to go to the stadium on their own. |
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Finally around 6.30 p.m. the supporters are being
escorted to the stadium along the main shopping streets (Steenstraat,
Zuidzandstraat) and the cathedral. |
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Arrival on the big square 't Zand, where a big
fountain awelcomes the fans. |
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View at the Concertgebouw, which was built especially for Bruges,
cultural capital of Europe in 2002, and was opened ceremoneously on 2/2/2002. |
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Once the fans have left the city centre, it starts
to rain. |
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