Author Topic: Would you let LFC stop you moving abroad? (Read 19184 times)

eljay · « **Reply #80 on:** October 3, 2007, 01:25:16 pm »

Was in 'Shankly's Bar' in Salou, Spain in 2004 and got talking to the owner. He's a scouser who was brought up only a few minutes from me before he later moved to Fazackerley. He started his own building firm before moving out to Spain where he opened Shankly's Bar and runs the official supporter's club in Spain.

He's been a season ticket holder for years and still goes every week from Spain (or did when I spoke to him, probably still does). Said it was cheaper for him to fly from Barcelona to Speke than it used to be to get a cab from Fazackerley to the match!

So, you can still live in Europe and see the reds live regularly if you get organised! Personally, I've been a season ticket holder for over 20 years and it won't stop me moving abroad in a few years. Stopped going the aways this season because there are too many knobheads who follow us now (a lot of them young scousers unfortunately), and as long as I can get to see most of the games live on the tele I'll be happy in my retirement abroad.

Grobbelrevell · « **Reply #81 on:** October 3, 2007, 01:28:36 pm »

I am currently in the process of planning and saving to go travelling for a year at the end of 2008. Following this i plan on going again for 6 months or so and also plan to move abroad permanently at some point after that as the prospect of moving abroad really appeals to me.

The first thing i think about though when i consider this is "what about the footy?" "what about going the games?" (family was in there too somewhere by the way!) Im not sure how i would cope without going to any games (or going to very few).

I was considering the prospect of moving to either OZ or NZ so travelling back would not really be too viable, not regularly at least, and there are virtually no chances of LFC visiting there.

I don't think this issue alone would stop me going although it has already made me think twice.

Of course, you would still be able to see all the games wherever you are in the world. Still the thought of not being to be able to get there first hand at all really makes you think and watching it on the TV with a load of Ozzies is hardly the same!

Maybe somewhere in europe would be a better option. My girlfriend is half cypriot and has family there...

bradigor · « **Reply #82 on:** October 3, 2007, 01:51:43 pm »

Quote from: Hightown Phil on October 3, 2007, 01:11:01 pm

In all seriousness, I'd say a 2 day old child might take priority over arguing on the internet.

He skipping the match then

bradigor · « **Reply #83 on:** October 3, 2007, 01:53:10 pm »

Quote from: bradigor on October 3, 2007, 01:51:43 pm

He skipping the match then

In all seriousness though, if he sees this, then congratulations. No experience can measure up to your 1st born

mikek1984 · « **Reply #84 on:** October 3, 2007, 01:53:30 pm »

Quote from: bradigor on October 3, 2007, 01:53:10 pm

In all seriousness though, if he sees this, then congratulations. No experience can measure up to your 1st born

i like your first born

bradigor · « **Reply #85 on:** October 3, 2007, 01:55:54 pm »

Quote from: mikek1984 on October 3, 2007, 01:53:30 pm

i like your first born

He likes you

mikek1984 · « **Reply #86 on:** October 3, 2007, 01:56:17 pm »

when is he next around

Pheeny · « **Reply #87 on:** October 3, 2007, 02:06:58 pm »

bradigor · « **Reply #88 on:** October 3, 2007, 02:12:45 pm »

Quote from: Pheeny on October 3, 2007, 02:06:58 pm

no

Prove it...................Oh

Kite · « **Reply #89 on:** October 3, 2007, 04:03:32 pm »

I live in Chicago. A trip to Anfield is right up there with missing family, friends and loved ones. Sunday Lunch, A pint of Caffreys, match of the day, sunday morning newspapers, northern lasses with big tits, chicken & sweetcorn pizza, & a good curry come a little behind.

tampared · « **Reply #90 on:** October 3, 2007, 05:15:40 pm »

Brand new poster here so be easy on me.

I left in 1995 and had withdrawal symptoms for years. I worked in 3 different countries and if the reds were on TV, it was a NATO operation to get in front of a TV in a pub. I now live in the States and last year I saw every Liverpool game including pre season. This year the only game that wasn't live was the Wigan game, and it was shown later. Todays game is live and on sunday I will be sat on my couch watching the Spurs game. Liverpool have an enormous fan base in the USA and most areas have a supporters club and met ups. I make it to 1 game a year at Anfield when I vist my Da and that is the time I wonder if I should be at home.

Andy2006 · « **Reply #91 on:** January 2, 2008, 11:21:45 pm »

I'm thinking of moving to the States in a couple of years also and LFC doesn't even come into my mind if I had to choose out of the two its what's best for me!

dobbouk · « **Reply #92 on:** September 29, 2011, 05:12:12 am »

Been away for three months. Todays I've started missing Anfield. I don't know whats set it off, maybe with it being derby week.

Roady · « **Reply #93 on:** September 29, 2011, 08:58:20 am »

Im moving away the end of next year.Two options Spain or Cyprus though Cyprus looks most likely at present as girlfriends parents live over there and itd be an easier transition.I will miss the banter with my mates on match day down the pub, but for a better quality of life its well worth it.Not as if i cant watch the match live or anything over there.And i wil pop back to visit family and friends so wil catch a match when i go back now and again.Theres no chance i would let it stop me move

biddogg1984 · « **Reply #94 on:** September 29, 2011, 10:47:45 am »

Quote from: Kite on October 3, 2007, 04:03:32 pm

I live in Chicago. A trip to Anfield is right up there with missing family, friends and loved ones. Sunday Lunch, A pint of Caffreys, match of the day, sunday morning newspapers, northern lasses with big tits, chicken & sweetcorn pizza, & a good curry come a little behind.

I'am in the same boat

TOMMO86 · « **Reply #95 on:** September 29, 2011, 10:49:48 am »

I couldn't move out of the UK because of the club.

Its great to see the ground every day and then to see inside the ground on match days. Love it, its my second home.

Carlito Roberto · « **Reply #96 on:** September 29, 2011, 12:59:29 pm »

Going the game is such a big part of my life I just couldn't move abroad.

Roady · « **Reply #97 on:** September 29, 2011, 01:05:29 pm »

Quote from: eljay on October 3, 2007, 01:25:16 pm

Was in 'Shankly's Bar' in Salou, Spain in 2004 and got talking to the owner. He's a scouser who was brought up only a few minutes from me before he later moved to Fazackerley. He started his own building firm before moving out to Spain where he opened Shankly's Bar and runs the official supporter's club in Spain.

He's been a season ticket holder for years and still goes every week from Spain (or did when I spoke to him, probably still does). Said it was cheaper for him to fly from Barcelona to Speke than it used to be to get a cab from Fazackerley to the match!

So, you can still live in Europe and see the reds live regularly if you get organised! Personally, I've been a season ticket holder for over 20 years and it won't stop me moving abroad in a few years. Stopped going the aways this season because there are too many knobheads who follow us now (a lot of them young scousers unfortunately), and as long as I can get to see most of the games live on the tele I'll be happy in my retirement abroad.

decent bar that, pretty small place.didnt know where it was and was watching the match in some random pub over there.Next minute i heard YNWA being pelted out.Went in search of it and low and behold it was this bar.Great little boozer and boss atmostphere for most matches

jed the red · « **Reply #98 on:** September 29, 2011, 01:05:41 pm »

This is one of the biggest problems of my job. Moving every 2 years,usually to a foreign country means i very rarely get home at the moment,so much so when i was at home at the beginning of August i was excited to go the Valencia game!!

Still keeping my season ticket though!!!!!

Grobbelrevell · « **Reply #99 on:** September 29, 2011, 01:08:02 pm »

This is something that has crossed my mind on more than one occasion.

I've always liked the idea of living abroad for a host of reasons, not least a better climate.

Having spent a year travelling though, what I found was that the one thing that I missed above everything else (even family and friends at times) was being able to go to the match. Watching it on the television is not comparible in any way and especially so at some god forsaken hour.

I don't think it would ultimately stop me from doing what I want to do, but it's certainly something that i've thought about. At one point the thought of moving permanently to Australia appealed (and still does to a degree) but that would literally be the furtherest away I could possibly get, in turn making getting to a game increasingly unlikely.

I think if I looked to move abroad i'd probably stay in Europe because it's a compromise if you like. You have the lifestyle and climate that you're looking for - plus you have the football in that particular country. Okay, it's not Liverpool so it's not the same, but it's better than nothing. Plus it's not a two day trip just to get back.

Roady · « **Reply #100 on:** September 29, 2011, 01:13:17 pm »

Quote from: Grobbelrevell on September 29, 2011, 01:08:02 pm

This is something that has crossed my mind on more than one occasion.

I've always liked the idea of living abroad for a host of reasons, not least a better climate.

Having spent a year travelling though, what I found was that the one thing that I missed above everything else (even family and friends at times) was being able to go to the match. Watching it on the television is not comparible in any way and especially so at some god forsaken hour.

I don't think it would ultimately stop me from doing what I want to do, but it's certainly something that i've thought about. At one point the thought of moving permanently to Australia appealed (and still does to a degree) but that would literally be the furtherest away I could possibly get, in turn making getting to a game increasingly unlikely.

I think if I looked to move abroad i'd probably stay in Europe because it's a compromise if you like. You have the lifestyle and climate that you're looking for - plus you have the football in that particular country. Okay, it's not Liverpool so it's not the same, but it's better than nothing. Plus it's not a two day trip just to get back.

kind of in the same boat.I would miss the game.granted i dont get to a lot, maybe 8 league games a season and some of the cup games.But id deffo miss it.The more i think about it though is what it is exactly that i would miss.i ahve to say its probably the banter with my mates more than anything else.Granted going the match is great and everything but its the actual banter on match days that i would miss most.Im determined to move abroad and it is going according to plan for the end of next year....Best get thsoe games in whilst i can this season

kkjellquist · « **Reply #101 on:** September 29, 2011, 01:19:43 pm »

I live in the States and if the opportunity came about I would move to England in a second!

FWIW I live in North Carolina and see virtually every game live on TV. Rarely an early CC, FA, or Europa match would not be shown, but we get pretty much everything.

Grobbelrevell · « **Reply #102 on:** September 29, 2011, 01:22:09 pm »

Quote from: Roady on September 29, 2011, 01:13:17 pm

The more i think about it though is what it is exactly that i would miss.i ahve to say its probably the banter with my mates more than anything else.Granted going the match is great and everything but its the actual banter on match days that i would miss most.

I think for me it's the atmosphere without a doubt, especially the aways and the big European nights. You just cannot replicate that anywhere else but the ground itself. You just can't.

The banter's great and i'd miss that as well, but the atmosphere is the big one for me.

Quote from: kkjellquist on September 29, 2011, 01:19:43 pm

I live in the States and if the opportunity came about I would move to England in a second!

Wanna swap?

the jesus · « **Reply #103 on:** September 29, 2011, 01:27:18 pm »

Other reasons would stop me first so not sure.

If you get offered an opportunity that you can't pass up then the match alone probably shouldn't stop you.
Saying that we are talking about the UK here not Somalia so its not like there aren't opportunities to get on here.

freedom · « **Reply #104 on:** September 29, 2011, 01:29:29 pm »

Quote from: Fat Scouser on October 2, 2007, 11:00:51 pm

Sean, you leave Liverpool, Liverpool never leaves you.

Fuzion6 · « **Reply #105 on:** September 29, 2011, 01:34:55 pm »

If you're happy watching games on TV then quite honestly there is better coverage of LFC abroad then there is in this country. Never missed a game when I have been to Spain, US, Dubai even Pakistan.

Dick Emery · « **Reply #106 on:** September 29, 2011, 01:53:26 pm »

I moved to Runcorn once. Never again. Was like living in a foreign country.

Vidocq · « **Reply #107 on:** September 29, 2011, 02:15:03 pm »

i have LFC in my heart

mccred · « **Reply #108 on:** September 29, 2011, 02:45:06 pm »

Something I've thought long and hard about, its just me and the missus and we both fancy trying to start a new life in Greece, even tried learning some lingo but the first thing I thought about was not going the game, could I do it? Every game shown live over there but it ain't the same as walking up the back of the Kop, stopping halfway cause I'm knackered,then walking out into the sunshine and seeing that beautiful green pitch and stadium,with the anticipation of the match.
But Greece is a piece of piss to get back from, think if we did it, it would just mean cutting back on the games and watching the rest live in a taverna and get the best of both worlds.
Not being a season ticket holder means aways ain't really a problem, only go three or four anyway.

Surprise me. · « **Reply #109 on:** September 29, 2011, 02:48:29 pm »

Couldn't do it, if i knew it was for a short time then i could. I plan on being rich anyway so i'll just buy a house here, buy one in Spain, buy one in America and job done. Spend 5 days somewhere and then fly home for the matches. Ahh.. life is going to be grand.

AnnieRoad(Un)Faithful · « **Reply #110 on:** September 29, 2011, 03:36:10 pm »

Tickets are too expensive as it is...let alone chucking the cost of flights on top!

rocco · « **Reply #111 on:** September 29, 2011, 03:46:22 pm »

Just wondering everybody that's moving abroad is it to retire ?

Grobbelrevell · « **Reply #112 on:** September 29, 2011, 03:52:26 pm »

Quote from: rocco on September 29, 2011, 03:46:22 pm

Just wondering everybody that's moving abroad is it to retire ?

I haven't done it yet but i'd like to. From my perspective it's not in preperation for retirement, it would be in persuit of an improved lifestyle. A warmer climate and generally a more relaxed way of life and I think to a certain extent the two go hand in hand.

Maybe i'm being a little romantic in my belief that i'll find that abroad, but that's my opinion having spent (admittedly fleeting) periods in various countries as well as listening to the viewpoint of others who have done the same.

You don't know until you try it I guess.

C · « **Reply #113 on:** September 29, 2011, 03:54:37 pm »

I used to think i'd stay put to go the match, now i'm fucking embarrased to have ever had that opinion

tony new mexico · « **Reply #114 on:** September 29, 2011, 04:02:40 pm »

As per usual Fat Scouser is on the ball. For me personally, coming from Liverpool, actually gives you the confidence, knowledge and power to go and make it wherever you want in the world.
Do i miss going the footy? Of course i do. But i get back quite frequently and there are more Libpool games on live here than back home!

An if you ever roll on by this way Leo, there is always a place to kip.

Caffeine · « **Reply #115 on:** September 29, 2011, 04:31:47 pm »

Quote from: jamiew1985 on October 2, 2007, 10:11:22 pm

Just the opposite mate, I'm looking for jobs and places to live in the Northwest at the minute so I can be closer, ditchin all the family and friends in the process! The half hour flight from belfast is just too much for me!
(by the way, any suggestions on a nice, yet cheap place to live?)

North-East? Newcastle or Durham.

john_mac · « **Reply #116 on:** September 29, 2011, 05:13:39 pm »

Quote from: Pheeny on October 3, 2007, 02:06:58 pm

no

yes

john_mac · « **Reply #117 on:** September 29, 2011, 05:14:07 pm »

Quote from: john_mac on September 29, 2011, 05:13:39 pm

yes

only messin Tony.

john_mac · « **Reply #118 on:** September 29, 2011, 05:15:39 pm »

Quote from: jamiew1985 on October 2, 2007, 10:11:22 pm

by the way, any suggestions on a nice, yet cheap place to live?

Salford?

foreverred1983 · « **Reply #119 on:** September 29, 2011, 05:21:19 pm »

Quote from: El Torres on September 29, 2011, 02:48:29 pm

Couldn't do it, if i knew it was for a short time then i could. I plan on being rich anyway so i'll just buy a house here, buy one in Spain, buy one in America and job done. Spend 5 days somewhere and then fly home for the matches. Ahh.. life is going to be grand.

weird, that my plan too.