Key Concepts:
- Ferry travel from Portsmouth to an unspecified location.
- Travel from Derby to London to Portsmouth.
- Presence of football fans and holidaymakers on the ferry.
- Tottenham Hotspur fan's lack of confidence in their team.
Travel and Initial Impressions:
The speaker recounts their journey, starting with a train ride from Derby train station to London, specifically Waterloo station. From Waterloo, they traveled to Portsmouth to catch a ferry. The ferry departed at 22:00 (10 PM) on Sunday night and arrived at 07:00 (7 AM) the following morning, a 9-hour journey, not 33 hours as initially stated. The speaker mentions feeling seasick at the beginning of the ferry trip and "a bit rough" on Sunday morning.
Ferry Atmosphere and Passengers:
The speaker notes the presence of both football fans and holidaymakers on the ferry. They express surprise that there weren't more football fans. The atmosphere was described as good-natured, with fans of different teams (Man United and Spurs) coexisting and enjoying themselves. The speaker mentions "songs being sung" which surprised some of the holidaymakers.
Football Expectations and Sentiment:
The speaker, a Tottenham Hotspur fan of "30 something years," expresses a distinct lack of confidence in their team. They state, "I'm not confident at all," and advise others to be confident "at your own risk." They use the phrase, "it's the hope that kills you," to encapsulate the often-disappointing experience of being a Tottenham fan. They hope the team will "put a bit of class on the pitch and give us a bit back."
Conclusion:
The speaker's account blends travel details with football fandom. The journey to the destination involved multiple legs (train and ferry). The ferry trip was marked by a mix of football enthusiasm and holiday relaxation. The speaker's overriding sentiment is one of cautious pessimism regarding their team's performance, tempered by a sliver of hope.
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