Fair play to those concerned at Villa Park - they laid on plenty for the kids before the Fulham game, enough even that a 4yr old didn't get bored. Thanks to a mate who ended up with a spare adult&child ticket we ended up seeing the Fulham game which we weren't planning on doing 24 hours earlier!
He had his face painted, visited the three mascots, Hercules Bella & Chip and had some photos with them. He had his picture with the Peace Cup in the Villa Village and then we all headed off to the indoor area where he ran around and kicked a few footballs - he sweated like mad in there!
The game was OK - Fulham never managed a single shot. The early goal was important and almost missed by us as Daniel decided he needed the toilet right at kick-off time! Luckily we were virtually back at our seats when it went in. Daniel enjoyed the cheering and clapping but I reckon he thinks the PA system is too loud!
We were sat over in the Lower Witton where the away fans would normally be - of course this was Fulham though and they brought a couple of carloads with them. "We're all going on a European tour" all 8 of them sang - I'm sure Rome is quaking in it's boots at the thought of a handful of Fulham Fans coming over to follow their desperately ordinary team!
Gabby's second goal was a beauty. Young Ciaran Clark did really well and looked very composed for a 19yr old. Dare I say, a little like Gareth Barry did against Arsenal all those years back?
A welcome 3 points and then a drenching on the way back to the car! Daniel didn't mind though as he'd had a great day at the football with his Dad and his friends - 10 minutes into the journey back he was fast asleep!
