Middlesborough v Liverpool Sat 28 Feb (k.o. 1600 CET)

• Middlesborough v Liverpool in the Irish Rover
• Real Madrid v Liverpool Fans' Match/Partido de Hinchas
• Help Harry -> Help Ray

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***Middlesborough v Liverpool in the Irish Rover***

For our game on Saturday - we will be moving the Branch to the Irish Rover for reasons of TV match availability (the game is only on Irish Setanta). If that changes, we will of course let you know.

***Middlesborough v Liverpool en el Irish Rover***

Por nuestro partido sabado - trasladaremos el Branch al Irish Rover por causa de disponibilidad en la TV (el partido está disponible solo en Setanta Irlanda). En caso de que haya un cambio, diremos algo aqui.

The Irish Rover (a huge pub next to the Bernabeu) can be found here / Aquí tienes detalles del Irish Rover:

Avenida del Brasil, 7. Madrid (28020)
+34915974811
theirishrover@theirishrover.com
www.theirishrover.com
Nearest Metro: Santiago Bernabeu
Map: http://tinyurl.com/3mh35j

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Real Madrid v Liverpool Fans' Match/Partido de Hinchas

Organised with RAWK

A very big thank you to Gary C, Paul S, Andy McD and Dave C for helping the Branch to give the RAWK/SoS LFC fans a team to play against. Amador very kindly refereed the game. The MadridReds/World Allstars won 3-2!!!!! Full story here. Some more pictures here.

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• Help Harry -> Help Ray

Lifelong Red Harry Trow bought his moped in Valencia, rode to Madrid to see the game, and is now riding back to Liverpool through Valladolid, Bilbao, Bordeaux, Nantes and then Cherbourg - collecting money for the Ray of Hope Appeal all along the way.

Harry's blog of his mission can be found here: http://appealmobile.blogspot.com/

Red de toda la vida Harry Trow compró su ciclomotor en Valencia, vino a Madrid para ver el partido, y ahora está volviendo a Liverpool vía Valladolid, Bilbao, Bordeaux, Nantes y Cherbourg - recaudando donaciónes para Ray of Hope Appeal en el camino de vuelta.

El blog de la misión de Harry está aquí : http://appealmobile.blogspot.com/

This story is now official!
http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/drilldown/N163306090219-1543.htm

The MADrid REDS will be collecting money for Ray of Hope Appeal on behalf of Harry at the game on Saturday/ MADrid REDS vamos a recaudar dinero para Ray of Hope Appeal en nombre de Harry al partido sabado.

Thank you to Jackie for the camera for Harry! / ¡Gracias a Jackie por la cámara por Harry!

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To those of you who came to visit us in the Triskel over the last few days - Mel, Dan, Lynn, Maurice, Gary and his lads, the RAWK/SoS footy team, Matt, Tony A, Steve, Pete, Colin, Stu, James, Danny, Mr H, Mark, Tony M, Mick, Aidan, many others whose names I didn't catch and of course Harry Trow (who was so tired from his journey he fell asleep) - it was great to see you and please come back and see us again some day soon. Thanks also to Wendy, Jesus, Dave and Angel for looking after us and enjoying the singing!!! A special mention goes to Simon H and JuanLFC for their work in organising tickets - thank you!

Real Madrid v Liverpool Wed 25 Feb (k.o. 2045 CET)

• Real Madrid v Liverpool in the Irish Rover
• Real Madrid v Liverpool Fans' Match/Partido de Hinchas
• Help Harry -> Help Ray

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***Real Madrid v Liverpool in the Irish Rover***

For our big game on Wednesday - we will be moving the Branch to the Irish Rover for reasons of space (the Triskel is way too small to host all of the fans we are expecting in town for this game).

***Real Madrid v Liverpool en el Irish Rover***

Por nuestro gran partidos miercoles - trasladaremos el Branch al Irish Rover por causa de espacio (el Triskel es demasiado pequeño para el numero de hinchas que van a estar en Madrid para este partido).

The Irish Rover (a huge pub next to the Bernabeu) can be found here / Aquí tienes detalles del Irish Rover:

Avenida del Brasil, 7. Madrid (28020)
+34915974811
theirishrover@theirishrover.com
www.theirishrover.com
Nearest Metro: Santiago Bernabeu
Map: http://tinyurl.com/3mh35j

See you there or in the stadium! / ¡Nos vemos allí o en el estadio!

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Real Madrid v Liverpool Fans' Match/Partido de Hinchas

Organised with RAWK

Game: Tues 24th 2100-2200, please get there in good time to kick-off on time if poss. I'd leave yourself about 25-35 mins from the centre of town (Sol) to get there by metro and a quick cab at the other end.

Venue: Polideportivo Municipal de Orcasitas - (Orcasitas Municipal Sports Centre) It's in Avenida de Rafaela Ybarra s/n (sin numero, no number) on the corner with Calle de Ricardo Beltrán y Rozpide. Map: http://tinyurl.com/bhrdy7

Nearest metro is "San Fermin – Orcasur" on southern part of Line 3 (yellow, runs through Sol in the very centre) where apparently there are lots of taxis as there's a taxi depot there. From there it wouldl take 15-20 minutes to walk to the football pitch, up one only road, Avenida de los Poblados. Another option is to get off one stop earlier at "Hospital 12 Octubre" and get a cab from the taxi rank in front of the hospital. 5 mins; 5 Euros.

After the match, we could go back to the The Red Corner at Calle de Bolivar 24; map: http://tinyurl.com/bwx56m or back to the Triskel Tavern, calle San Vincente Ferrer 3 (Tribunal Metro) map: http://tinyurl.com/6xs2fj or, ideally, both (Red Corner first). We'll take a vote on the night.

***If you want to play, or know any Real Madrid fans that want to play, please let us know. /Si quieres jugar o conoces unos hinchas de Real Madrid que tambien tienen ganas de jugar, avisanos***
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• Help Harry -> Help Ray

Lifelong Red Harry Trow is planning to buy a moped in Valencia, ride to Madrid to see the big game next week and then ride back to Liverpool through Valladolid, Bilbao, Bordeaux, Nantes and then Cherbourg - collecting money for the Ray of Hope Appeal all along the way.

Harry's blog of his mission can be found here: http://appealmobile.blogspot.com/

Red de toda la vida Harry Trow tiene planes para comprar un ciclomotor en Valencia, ir a Madrid para ver el gran partido la semana que viene, y después volver a Liverpool vía Valladolid, Bilbao, Bordeaux, Nantes y Cherbourg - recaudando donaciónes para Ray of Hope Appeal en el camino de vuelta.

El blog de la misión de Harry está aquí : http://appealmobile.blogspot.com/

This story is now official!
http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/drilldown/N163306090219-1543.htm

We at the MADrid REDS will be giving Harry all the help we can in his mission / Nosotros MADrid REDS vamos a dar a Harry toda la ayuda que podamos en su misión

We need for Harry / Necesitamos por Harry:

Volunteers to make a flag on a red bed sheet 4ft x 3ft (portrait) saying "RAY OF HOPE - APPEAL MACHINE" in white letters / Voluntari@s para hacer una bandera con una sábana roja 1.2m x 1m (orientación vertical) que dice ""RAY OF HOPE - APPEAL MACHINE" en letras blancas. Instructions here: http://www.redandwhitekop.com/forum/index.php?topic=45376.msg700841#msg700841

***Please let us know if you can help / Avisanos si puedes ayudar!!!!!!***

Liverpool v Manchester City Sun 22 Feb (k.o. 1600 CET) + Press Visits

• Liverpool v Manchester City + Press Visits
• Real Madrid v Liverpool Fans' Match/Partido de Hinchas
• Help Harry -> Help Ray
• Real Madrid v Liverpool en el Irish Rover

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Liverpool v Manchester City + Press Visits

The visit of Manchester City to Anfield is being televised by Teledeporte so we will be in the Triskel for this one. If that changes, we will of course let you know. Some reporters from Radio Real Madrid will also be joining us along with some members of the RAWK forum.

Teledeporte emitirá la visita de Manchester City a Anfield. Nos vemos en el Triskel para ver este partido. En caso de que haya un cambio, diremos algo aquí. Unos reporteros de Radio Real Madrid nos acompañaran y tambien unos miembros del foro RAWK.

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Real Madrid v Liverpool Fans' Match/Partido de Hinchas

Organised with RAWK

Game: Tues 24th 2100-2200, please get there in good time to kick-off on time if poss. I'd leave yourself about 25-35 mins from the centre of town (Sol) to get there by metro and a quick cab at the other end.

Venue: Polideportivo Municipal de Orcasitas - (Orcasitas Municipal Sports Centre) It's in Avenida de Rafaela Ybarra s/n (sin numero, no number) on the corner with Calle de Ricardo Beltrán y Rozpide. Map: http://tinyurl.com/bhrdy7

Nearest metro is "San Fermin – Orcasur" on southern part of Line 3 (yellow, runs through Sol in the very centre) where apparently there are lots of taxis as there's a taxi depot there. From there it wouldl take 15-20 minutes to walk to the football pitch, up one only road, Avenida de los Poblados. Another option is to get off one stop earlier at "Hospital 12 Octubre" and get a cab from the taxi rank in front of the hospital. 5 mins; 5 Euros.

After the match, we could go back to the The Red Corner at Calle de Bolivar 24; map: http://tinyurl.com/bwx56m or back to the Triskel Tavern, calle San Vincente Ferrer 3 (Tribunal Metro) map: http://tinyurl.com/6xs2fj or, ideally, both (Red Corner first). We'll take a vote on the night.

***If you want to play, or know any Real Madrid fans that want to play, please let us know. /Si quieres jugar o conoces unos hinchas de Real Madrid que tambien tienen ganas de jugar, avisanos***
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• Help Harry -> Help Ray

Lifelong Red Harry Trow is planning to buy a moped in Valencia, ride to Madrid to see the big game next week and then ride back to Liverpool through Valladolid, Bilbao, Bordeaux, Nantes and then Cherbourg - collecting money for the Ray of Hope Appeal all along the way.

Harry's blog of his mission can be found here: http://appealmobile.blogspot.com/

Red de toda la vida Harry Trow tiene planes para comprar un ciclomotor en Valencia, ir a Madrid para ver el gran partido la semana que viene, y después volver a Liverpool vía Valladolid, Bilbao, Bordeaux, Nantes y Cherbourg - recaudando donaciónes para Ray of Hope Appeal en el camino de vuelta.

El blog de la misión de Harry está aquí : http://appealmobile.blogspot.com/

This story is now official!
http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/drilldown/N163306090219-1543.htm

We at the MADrid REDS will be giving Harry all the help we can in his mission / Nosotros MADrid REDS vamos a dar a Harry toda la ayuda que podamos en su misión

We need for Harry / Necesitamos por Harry:

1. A used digital camera, any resolution, preferably that uses AA batteries / Una cámara digital segundo mano, cualquier resolución, preferentemente del tipo con pilas AA

2. Volunteers to make a flag on a red bed sheet 4ft x 3ft (portrait) saying "RAY OF HOPE - APPEAL MACHINE" in white letters / Voluntari@s para hacer una bandera con una sábana roja 1.2m x 1m (orientación vertical) que dice ""RAY OF HOPE - APPEAL MACHINE" en letras blancas. Instructions here: http://www.redandwhitekop.com/forum/index.php?topic=45376.msg700841#msg700841

***Please let us know if you can help / Avisanos si puedes ayudar!!!!!!***

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***Real Madrid v Liverpool in the Irish Rover***

For our big game on Wednesday - we will be moving the Branch to the Irish Rover for reasons of space (the Triskel is way too small to host all of the fans we are expecting in town for this game).

***Real Madrid v Liverpool en el Irish Rover***

Por nuestro gran partidos miercoles - trasladaremos el Branch al Irish Rover por causa de espacio (el Triskel es demasiado pequeño para el numero de hinchas que van a estar en Madrid para este partido).

The Irish Rover (a huge pub next to the Bernabeu) can be found here / Aquí tienes detalles del Irish Rover:

Avenida del Brasil, 7. Madrid (28020)
+34915974811
theirishrover@theirishrover.com
www.theirishrover.com
Nearest Metro: Santiago Bernabeu
Map: http://tinyurl.com/3mh35j

See you there or in the stadium! / ¡Nos vemos allí o en el estadio!

Valencia-Madrid-Liverpool for Ray of Hope

Lifelong Red Harry Trow+ is planning to buy a moped in Valencia, ride to Madrid to see the big game next week and then ride back to Liverpool through Valladolid, Bilbao, Bordeaux, Nantes and then Cherbourg - collecting money for the Ray of Hope Appeal* all along the way.

Harry's blog of his mission can be found here: http://appealmobile.blogspot.com/

We at the MADrid REDS will be giving Harry all the help we can in his mission. More news to follow.

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Red de toda la vida Harry Trow+ tiene planes para comprar un ciclomotor en Valencia, ir a Madrid para ver el gran partido la semana que viene, y después volver a Liverpool vía Valladolid, Bilbao, Bordeaux, Nantes y Cherbourg - recaudando donaciónes para Ray of Hope Appeal* en el camino de vuelta.

El blog de la misión de Harry está aquí : http://appealmobile.blogspot.com/

Nosotros MADrid REDS vamos a dar a Harry toda la ayuda que podamos en su misión. Mas noticias cuando las tenemos.

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*The Ray of Hope Appeal was launched on 21st January 2008. It was the aim of the trustees to raise enough funds to purchase essential equipment and services for Ray Kennedy who is struggling with Parkinson's Disease. Ray's illness has deprived him not only of his health but of his livelihood. He was robbed of the chance to make a living through the media or coaching - a shame given that he has won everything in the game and would assumedly know more than a few people who occupy those roles today.

Ray at his home with Jimmy Case

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+More info on Harry:

• Supported Liverpool all my life.
• Went to A&B games with my dad when I was a kid.
• Saw my first Anfield match in 1960 but can't remember who, may have been Leyton Orient.
• Home and away with my dad during the 60's.
• Played against LFC Res for New Brighton in 1971 - Keegan's last game in ressies before flying out to Germany to join up with first team. Team had Yeats Thompson Keegan Evans Whitham and we won 2-1.
• Drove the team on a number of occasions to Melwood from Anfield for training. That was the time I remember Ray for being an absolute gent. Some of the players were prima donna material esp KK but Ray always had a word with the driver. Felt by other drivers who drove them on occasions.
• Have played competitively till last March when a back injury from work was aggravated aginst Northwich Vics.
• Was part of the supporters league double winners last season.
• Am sad that Ray was affected by Parkinson's and especially so as he contracted it during his playing days.
• As a sports person to have my playing days curtailed at 60 is irritating to me, but nothing in comparison to having ones life incapacitated at such an early age as happened to Ray, which is beyond my comprehension. My sympathies are with Ray.
• Cycling is all I can muster physically these days and if I can do that for the benefit of Ray I will, although I am still hoping to complete the whole journey under motorised power.

After 20minutos ridiculous article about 6000 Liverpool "hooligans" coming to Madrid (complete with misleading photo), here is MADrid REDS secretary Amador's response:

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No son hooligans, son supporters

AMADOR MORENO. 16.02.2009

Les escribo para protestar por su artículo Alarma en el Real Madrid: 6000 hooligans reds para el partido de Champions. En primer lugar, el término hooligan significa 'gamberro' o 'matón' y tengo que decirles que los aficionados actuales del Liverpool F.C. son gente pacífica y en sus filas no hay ni gamberros ni ultras.

Para que se hagan una idea, es como si a los 2.000 madridistas que van al partido de vuelta a Anfield les llamáramos 'ultras' y no 'aficionados', que es lo que son. El término correlativo al de aficionado o hincha es el de 'supporter'. Hooligan es un término ofensivo que se usaba en los 80, pero en desuso en la actualidad, ya que el fútbol inglés está regenerado completamente y es difícil encontrar algún elemento así, ya que la policía los vigila constantemente para que no acudan a los partidos.

Es como si a los 2.000 madridistas que vayan a Anfield les llamamos ultras y no aficionados, que es lo que son

En segundo lugar, tengo que decirles que estuve en la final de Atenas y que pasé toda la noche, hasta el amanecer, en Syntagma Square, y no sólo no hubo incidentes sino que el ambiente con los milanistas fue de fraternidad y amistad. La foto que ilustra su reportaje corresponde a luchas entre los griegos que vendían merchandising pirata y que, ataviados con su mercancía, peleaban entre ellos, o con borrachos ocasionales, por cada centímetro de plaza para vender su género.

El único hincha que aparece en la foto es el segundo por la derecha, que mira atónito la escena. Les agradecería que publicaran una rectificación para limpiar el buen nombre del Liverpool F.C. cuya imagen creo que quedó en su lugar en el encuentro de la liga de grupos con el Atlético de Madrid.

[El autor es Secretario de Madrid Reds, peña oficial angloespañola del Liverpool en Madrid].

Portsmouth v Liverpool Sat 7 Feb (k.o. 1830 CET)

Our visit to Fratton Park is being televised by UK Setanta Sports 1 so we will be in the Triskel for this one. If that changes, we will of course let you know. There is a prize of a pint in the Triskel for the first person to tell me the connection between football in Portsmouth and the picture below.

UK Setanta Sports 1 emitirá nuestra visita a Fratton Park Nos vemos en el Triskel para ver este partido. En caso de que haya un cambio, diremos algo aquí. Hay un premio de una jarra en el Triskel para la primera persona que me diga el enlace entre fútbol en Portsmouth y la imagen abajo...

Everton v Liverpool Wed 4 Feb (k.o. 2110 CET)

Our visit to Woodison is being televised by UK ITV 1 and we will be having more TV and Newspaper Journalists in the Triskel for this Everton Cup Replay on Wednesday (k.o. 2110 CET) - Please bring your LFC flags, banners and some masking tape to stick them up. I will bring the MADrid REDS banner.

***Once again, may I please ask you ALL to come downstairs for these games and we will try again to create a mini-Anfield for the Press a few more times.***

Thanks to Este de Madrid for the picture!
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UKITV 1 emitirá nuestra visita a Woodison y tendremos mas reporteros y periodistas en el Triskel para este partido de la copa contra Everton miércoles (k.o 2110 CET) - Por favor trae tus pancartas, banderas y cinta adhesiva protectora pegar las mismas. Traeré la pancarta de los MADrid REDS.

***Una vez mas, podria pedirnos que vamos TODOS abajo por estos partidos y vamos a recrear un mini-Anfield para la Prensa unas veces mas.***

¡Gracias a Este de Madrid por la foto!