Reminds me... Port Vale Cup Replay, 1998 (?)
Ah, cars and away trips.

Great drive up from London, main road we took in to Stoke looked like it had been opened that afternoon, no traffic, smooth, smooth ride. Couldn't have parked closer to stadium.

Half-time, grabbing a drink, not sure why it entered my consciousness, but became aware of a tannoy announcement, turned to my mate and said, "Er, Si, what's your registration..."

Yup, the player's car park is close to the stadium, alright. Luckily managed to move car before they towed it, otherwise could have been a very long night (especially after going to extra time/penalties).

Another time, Everton away, met a bloke who claimed he hadn't paid to get into an away game in years. His trick? Go up to the turnstiles five minutes into the game, shake his car keys at the steward, say "right, I've moved my car, can I get back in?"

Worked every time apparently. Probably wouldn't nowadays due to all stewards being miked up etc.
(Capo, Thu 13 May 2010, 22:37, Reply)