VISIT BRITAIN DIARY: DAY 1 SHEFFIELD
Flew into Manchester on the red eye this morning and got picked up by our handsome driver, Keith,who drove us about an hour and half's trek straight to Sheffield.
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Once in Sheffield, we made our way to the Sheffield FC's practice space. As soon as we hit the field, I'm embarrassed to say that the first thing to come out of my mouth was, "This is SO Bend It Like Beckham!" Whatever, I love the movie, and it's amazing.
We were greeted by the wonderfully friendly Sheffield FC staff who presented me with my very own jersey.
I had no idea prior to this visit that the Sheffield FC is the world's first football team. It was founded in 1857 and, unlike most football teams, is beloved by most and has no rivalry. Tons of love going on here. The team also has a strong youth focus, with the ages of the players ranging on average from 16-21.
Since I'm bit of a football novice (not having played soccer since I was in elementary school which was like 15 years ago), and will be attending my first professional football match in a few days in Leeds, I had some of the team's key players show me some essential moves as well as suggestions on how to prepare for the big game.
I shockingly surprised myself by nailing the kick pass, even though I had the wrong footwear (I know, what was I thinking wearing studded boots, but at least they were flats, right?) and was told that with a couple of weeks of practice, I could totally join the team. A return trip already? Hmm...
In classic British hospitality, as soon as the practice wrapped up, we were promptly invited to come over to the pub next door called the Coach & Horses which is actually owned by the team. 
I was absolutely blown away by the welcome we got at the pub. We were treated to a tasting sample of their best brew, and when in Yorkshire, you gotta try their pudding. It was the perfect introduction to our 10-day trip.
Tomorrow, I hit the town with Sheffield's newest breaking band, The Crookes.
Trip Info:
- Found cheap student flights through Air Transat: www.airtransat.ca
- Sheffield FC: twitter.com/Sheffieldfc
- Coach & Horses: www.coach-and-horses.co.uk
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