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Each weekend (and most midweeks) thousands of Irish fans make their way across the sea to see their favourite Premier League clubs in action.
For many youngsters it is the trip of a lifetime – a first chance to see star players up close and, even more memorably, to sample the truly unique atmosphere of a Premier League game.
Others are old hands but are no less tired of the experience, even though many of the sights, sounds and smells below are more than familiar.
1. Half-half scarves
They divide opinion. Some don’t like them, others hate them, but either way you can’t miss them.
2. Kids attending their first game
They’ll never forget it. Especially if their team loses.
3. Fanzine sellers
They’re still going strong. Take that, internet.
4. Litter
It’s inevitable.
5. Other Irish fans
They’re always there. Always. They may even be in their county colours.
6. Police horses
A lot friendlier than you might think. If you’re lucky you may even get a selfie.
7. Chip and burger vans
Just don’t ask for a prawn sandwich.
8. Ticket touts
9. Scandinavian people
See No 5 above. Without the county colours bit.
10. Megastore bags
That club branded mug isn’t going to carry itself.
11. Stewards trying to sneak a peek at the game
You can’t blame them, in fairness.
Rooney aint really injured, he just became a chelsea steward instead pic.twitter.com/pci8UAcqhh
— Puneet R (@Puneet_R7) January 19, 2014
12. An old bloke selling even older pin badges
You don’t know anyone who buys them, and yet he’s there for every game, and has been since the dawn of time.
13. Crap banners
They tend to be found predominately in west London.
14. Boisterous away fans
They’re determined to enjoy their day out.
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