Jimmy Redgw

Yeah you're right, I was referring to Madrid as Atletico. Bilbao is very much Athletic NOT Athletico. Also goes back to the clubs English heritage.

I'd take that to mean midnight though. Really hoping for evening kick off, lots of drinking time needed

Ha well he was actually at Athletico Madrid rather than Bilbao. Although as a Spurs fan, I very much sing his praises. One of the greatest things about Athletic Bilbao is that they only have players from the Basque region (north east Spain and south west France). They're also the third most successful Spanish club of all time with 8 league titles and 24 Domestic cups and never relegated. To have done this whilst also having all their squads essentially come from their version of Wallsend Boys club, really makes them a special club. Unlike Barca, Athletic truly are 'more than a club'. Amongst the Athletic fans I know, there's a real affinity with the north east of England, given historical ties (I wont mention why they wear red and white). Also the club was founded in the 1800s by mineworkers from NE England.

Cheers mate. Yeah I'll be old school, wearing my beauts 2012 green away shirt. Appreciate a cockney walking into The Strawberry in red and white stripes may not get the warmest of welcomes. haha

G'day everyone As an English Athletic Bilbao supporter with a soft spot for the Toon, I cant wait for July 30th. Looking forward to teaching many of the Basque boys the words to 'big river' as possible! Couple of questions I was hoping you coudl help us out with though? Does anyone know what the kick off time will be yet, or whether they are actually openiong sale tickets to 'away supporters' or just mixing it all. I hope following the glorious fan relationship in 1994 we are all mixed together. Ho'way the Lads AUPA Athletic !!!! Cheers