Fotball! Football with London's Norwegian fans

Thursday, October 16, 2008

I joined Norwegians last night to watch Norway -v- Netherlands. London's Norwegian church, in Rotherhithe, is a remnant of seafaring times when Norwegian sailors needed solace. Yesterday, the church laid on solace of a different kind with football and a tasty meal.

I had meatballs, peas and potatoes followed by a waffle pancake and jam. Yum.


Meal at London's Norwegian church



The audience was primarily men. Of the few women, most didn't seem interested, texting on their phones etc. One woman was - wearing a red football top and matching red shoes. The men weren't that impressed by her though, as she chatted on her phone and coughed loudly. There were cold stares.


Norwegian football fans, London



All in all though, it was a very polite affair - as you might expect in a match between two of the world's most liberal nations. Only twice did the Norwegians get excited with a whooping cheer and a dramatic plea. Otherwise, they sat placidly watching the match. You'd never think they were descendants of the Vikings.


Norwegian football fans, London



As the match whimpered to an end (Norway lost 1-0), the Norwegians had a little grumble and then went about putting all the plates and cutlery away.

3 comments:

Pål said...

Hiya,

Just thought I'd let you know that those meat thingies you had are actually meat balls (a bigger version of the Swedish ones you get at IKEA) rather than dumplings;o)

Adrian said...

Duly changed. Where would I be without you?

Pål said...

Glad to be able to help with something as I couldn't help with that joke thingy;o)