Paul Clelland makes mammoth trek from Shetlands for York City final at Wembley (From York Press)
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Paul Clelland makes mammoth trek from Shetlands for York City final at Wembley
10:04am Saturday 15th May 2010 in York City v Oxford United - Wembley play-off final
Paul Clelland makes mammoth trek from Shetlands for York City final at Wembley
A DEDICATED City fan will travel by ferry, plane, train and tube to watch his club take on Oxford United in the Blue Square Premier play-off final at Wembley.
Paul Clelland faces an epic 22-hour journey to London from his home in Shetland, which is more than 100 miles off the Scottish coast.
He must first take a 12-hour overnight ferry from Shetland to Aberdeen, then catch a flight from Aberdeen to London Gatwick before boarding a train to London Victoria and finally taking the London Underground to Wembley stadium.
The 37-year-old, who has supported City since his father first took him to Bootham Crescent as a nine-year-old, said the journey had cost him more than £500.
He said: “It’s a bit of a trek and it’s taken a lot of planning, but it will be worth it.”
Comments(5)
Ben Guela
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12:55pm Sat 15 May 10
THEVOICEOFACOMB
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3:34pm Sat 15 May 10
But I can better that - my mate 'fat neck' lives in Hong Kong! He is travelling to wembley using two plans, 4 buses, a train, a a speedboat, a taxi and a fold up BMX bike!
Can anybody beat that?
ROCK_Y
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6:33pm Sat 15 May 10
magoo9
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3:28pm Sun 16 May 10
THEVOICEOFACOMB wrote:A friend of mine lives in the upper reaches of the Amazon. He has taken a canoe to get to the Atlantic, then he managed to flag down a cruise liner. This was going the wrong direction and he ended up in Hawaii. After boarding a flight there, he made it to Wyoming. A short bus ride to New York followed by another flight to London, he is expected to arrive ten minutes after the game finishes. He's hoping for extra time!
Amazing what a fantastic guy. A great guy who is supporting his team fantastic. But I can better that - my mate 'fat neck' lives in Hong Kong! He is travelling to wembley using two plans, 4 buses, a train, a a speedboat, a taxi and a fold up BMX bike! Can anybody beat that?
iamwellcool says...
12:43pm Sat 15 May 10