From Benfica match programme

[Guest Walter Sobchak]

Manc c*** sent me this!

 

I went to Benfica yesterday and picked up a match programme.....Inferno Na Luz........in the introduction on Page 3 it compared Benfica's experience of facing United to that of facing Liverpool.......

 

"Those of you who attended last years game beween Benfica and Manchester United will have enjoyed a fantastic encounter, regardless of which side you were supporting. It is to Manchester United's credit that Benfica gained such momentum from their victory that the following tie against Liverpool was such a great performance by our team. The thinking being that if we can defeat Manchester United, then we can certainly beat the likes of Liverpool. As any travelling Benfica fan will testify to, a trip to Manchester is an enjoyable experience and this years visit is already well anticipated, but last years trip to Merseyside was unusual to say the least."

 

"Inferno Na Luz reporters were amazed that a city which is only 35 miles away from Manchester could be so contrasting in appearance and style, that is to say, lack of it. As the prospective European City of Culture, this writer was expecting great things when journeying to the birthplace of the Beatles. However, in reality it is a far removed place from what is portrayed."

 

"The place seems to resemble post-war eastern Europe with its dereliction and decay. There are apparently more burnt out cars per kilometre than anywhere else in Europe, with Liverpool being only second in the world to Soweto for this dubious honour. The place seemed to run on a bizarre form of black economy, with drugs and prostitution rife. As visitors, we were seen as easy prey. In one 45-minute period, this writer was offered drugs and sexual services on 17 occasions! The amazing part being that this was actually on the journey from the airport to my hotel. I realise that he had to earn his living, but the taxi driver just wouldn't take no for an answer."

 

"I am happy to say that this year, we will once again be visiting Manchester and once more be sampling its wonderful hospitality."

[Guest Jack Bauer]

This post is not viewable to guests.

You can sign in to your account at the login page here

If you do not have an account then you can register here

[Leo No.8]

This post is not viewable to guests.

You can sign in to your account at the login page here

If you do not have an account then you can register here

[madaboutlfc]

This post is not viewable to guests.

You can sign in to your account at the login page here

If you do not have an account then you can register here

[monkey puzzle]

This post is not viewable to guests.

You can sign in to your account at the login page here

If you do not have an account then you can register here

[dorgie]

This post is not viewable to guests.

You can sign in to your account at the login page here

If you do not have an account then you can register here