I Visited The LONELIEST Football Club

Поділитися
Вставка
  • Опубліковано 3 чер 2024
  • Check out Whatnot: whatnot.com/invite/Awaydays
    #football #soccer #sport
    10,000 LIKES? Thanks for watching guys and your continued support, be sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more Football content!
    ↓Open for links↓
    ►Twitter: / ellis_platten
    ►INSTAGRAM: / ellisplatten
    ►Business Enquiries: AwayDays@digitalsportsmgmt.com
    ==============================================
  • Спорт

КОМЕНТАРІ • 539

  • @jamieandtherandomstuff
    @jamieandtherandomstuff 3 місяці тому +572

    The Wick Ultra not swearing in his chants was great. 😂😂

    • @ilovehannipham007
      @ilovehannipham007 3 місяці тому +35

      I would sing with him 😂

    • @toni-kaku
      @toni-kaku 3 місяці тому +43

      He was worth the 26 hour trip alone.

    • @iansmith5911
      @iansmith5911 3 місяці тому +1

      It is an academy after all… 😉

  • @samgardiner585
    @samgardiner585 3 місяці тому +349

    The old guy starting the chants cracked me up 😂

    • @RustyVaperGameplay
      @RustyVaperGameplay 3 місяці тому +28

      Starting them? It was a fucking solo.

    • @michaelgibbons4738
      @michaelgibbons4738 3 місяці тому +6

      @@RustyVaperGameplay still started it then... bore off

    • @RustyVaperGameplay
      @RustyVaperGameplay 3 місяці тому +2

      @@michaelgibbons4738 Starting chants generally means people join in..

    • @monimona86
      @monimona86 3 місяці тому

      Not always​@@RustyVaperGameplay

  • @groundflop
    @groundflop 3 місяці тому +210

    You've done John O'Groats, you've got to do the closest ground to Land's End now (maybe Mousehole, in the eighth tier of English football?).
    If you do go to Cornwall, I'd *love* to see an AwayDays trip to the Isles of Scilly - they have the smallest league in the world with 2 teams that play each other every week. The league's Wikipedia page includes tantalising gems such as "As of 2023, one player in his 70s still occasionally plays in official games." and "Due to the league's nature on-duty firemen or policemen play in official games, occasionally leaving one team one-player short in case of an emergency." Tell me you don't want to see that.

    • @mazzae6084
      @mazzae6084 3 місяці тому +10

      This has to be done😂

    • @estekariel
      @estekariel 3 місяці тому +3

      you've given me a reason to return to scotland 😅

    • @Sam-hc4sj
      @Sam-hc4sj 3 місяці тому

      What a top comment😂❤

    • @kakashichidori7
      @kakashichidori7 3 місяці тому

      ​@mazzae6084 yeah it has to be done

    • @mrbojangles8133
      @mrbojangles8133 2 місяці тому

      you've got to do that now really

  • @mrgreatbritain
    @mrgreatbritain 3 місяці тому +63

    Fair play to that fan who was chanting! Football needs more like him. You know those who don’t care and put their heart into supporting the team. Hopefully more join him through the season

  • @chriscole9469
    @chriscole9469 3 місяці тому +174

    Finally a long trip in the UK that feels relatable to us in North America! I once or twice a year drive from North Carolina to Niagara Falls, Ontario to visit relatives and that's a 12-14 hour drive!

    • @bbrodriguez420
      @bbrodriguez420 3 місяці тому +12

      Was thinking the same thing. Im in Australia. Next closest Capital city to me is an 8hr, 740km drive.

    • @Tony-xn7sd
      @Tony-xn7sd 3 місяці тому +14

      I was thinking the same Chris, I live in England, a place a quarter the size of Texas, most of us don't realise how vast America is and you guys don't realise how small England is, hope you're well my friend :)

    • @ianpilkington2037
      @ianpilkington2037 3 місяці тому +5

      ​@Tony-xn7sd I'm a Brit in Ontario and going west it takes over 20 hours to get out this province, people back home are stunned when I tell just how big this province is, and it's the 2nd largest 😂

    • @chriscole9469
      @chriscole9469 3 місяці тому +1

      @@Tony-xn7sd Even for my state things can be a bit of a drive too. Going west to the mountains to visit friends near my old university is 3 hours and driving east to chill by the Atlantic coast is also 3 hours.

    • @GarethLewis-hb5pi
      @GarethLewis-hb5pi 3 місяці тому +6

      Uk arerage drive: 1 hour
      USA average drive: 5-7 hours

  • @StefRenz
    @StefRenz 3 місяці тому +50

    5:54 Christopher Nolan just shed a tear

    • @OreoKenObi
      @OreoKenObi 3 місяці тому +5

      Pure cinema 🎥

  • @wiganlatic1547
    @wiganlatic1547 3 місяці тому +39

    Ed, Alfie, Ben and Ellis have became my favourite UA-camrs to watch over the past couple of years - genuinely funny, new ideas, engaging content - keep it up!

  • @ericmosher6969
    @ericmosher6969 3 місяці тому +80

    This is my favorite UK based travel channel.

  • @user-uq7ms4ib4u
    @user-uq7ms4ib4u 3 місяці тому +31

    Need more Scottish videos. This was excellent.

  • @_wardo
    @_wardo 3 місяці тому +23

    Can you travel to St.Pauli’s stadium in Hamburg, they play right in front of an old WW2 bunker which is massive and transformed into a hotel/nightclub

    • @Wolfgangsson
      @Wolfgangsson 3 місяці тому

      super underground. We have enough tourists already

  • @martenkats6915
    @martenkats6915 3 місяці тому +8

    I've been to Wick to watch my local non-league team Lochee United (Dundee) in the Scottish Cup. Still a 4 1/2 hour drive even from Dundee! Stayed overnight and returned on the Sunday. We got a hiding but it was a good time out and Wick were very welcoming to us. Despite the result, I thoroughly enjoyed my trip.

  • @monthegers0787
    @monthegers0787 3 місяці тому +10

    Born and raised 20 miles from Wick, now living over in Canada. Brilliant to see some familiar views. Had cousins that played for Wick as well. Brilliant content as always!

    • @SuperKarinaG
      @SuperKarinaG 3 місяці тому

      Funny being from Thurso having parents who worked at dounreay and worked with players

  • @inqsolarus
    @inqsolarus 3 місяці тому +21

    Should come to Perth glory in the Australian top league. Closest team is 28 hr drive or 3 hr flight one way. Furthest is impossible to drive and an 11hr flight.

    • @joekendall7265
      @joekendall7265 3 місяці тому +2

      Come on glory!!!!

    • @MastereroxXz
      @MastereroxXz 3 місяці тому +1

      I thought Wellington Phoenix was the furthest

    • @doommonger7784
      @doommonger7784 3 місяці тому +2

      @eroxXz That's why he said furthest is impossible to drive and is an 11hr flight. Wellington to Melbourne distance flight wise is actually closer than Perth to Adelaide is by road.

    • @inqsolarus
      @inqsolarus 2 місяці тому +1

      Also Auckland joining the competition will give Wellington a derby match. That can never really happen for Perth. Poor Perth 😂

    • @shanojebs
      @shanojebs 2 місяці тому

      Would need someone to fund it, that trip could cost £2000 for a 40 to 50 hour round trip, it is bizarre that the A-League refuses to have relegation or promotion which means none of the local Perth sides will ever get to play against Perth Glory, so they'll remain the most isolated team in Australia, I bet Russia or Canada would have most isolated in the world

  • @EdChapman23
    @EdChapman23 3 місяці тому +27

    that tea transition 😍

  • @diegoarbulu3777
    @diegoarbulu3777 3 місяці тому +4

    This channel is becoming my one of favorite UA-cam channels . I love the part 1 and 2, it makes the video even better. Keep it up and never stop. I’m glad I found your channel a few months ago. Showing love from Florida, USA.

  • @robinyoutube7862
    @robinyoutube7862 3 місяці тому +9

    Just a few minutes south of John O’ Groats is a small farm with an honesty shop. We bought a cool hand knitted hat with puffins on it. You should have gone there!

  • @adamdruett9107
    @adamdruett9107 3 місяці тому +6

    I probably own the only Wick academy Shirt in Taiwan. That’s even more lonely. Everytime I’m back in the U.K I make a pilgrimage back to Wick.

  • @NathanEide
    @NathanEide 3 місяці тому +4

    So glad you brought Ed on this epic adventure. You and he are a wining combo.

  • @danielhughes1692
    @danielhughes1692 3 місяці тому +12

    Ellis is class. Like Thogden but not an absolute virgin. Love the videos

  • @gordon1545
    @gordon1545 3 місяці тому +3

    John o'Groats is really just a tourist trap. It's not the most northerly point and it's not on the north-east corner. The place to go is the most northerly point, Dunnet Head a few miles to the west, which has the added benefit of being on top of a massive cliff.

    • @nollienick1121
      @nollienick1121 2 місяці тому

      It looked like the typical tourist we have in the states. I was like “I’ve seen this one before”

  • @lelej829
    @lelej829 3 місяці тому

    Loved the video as someone who follows the Highland League was good to see you at a game

  • @yurigabriel5112
    @yurigabriel5112 3 місяці тому

    Hey, man! I've been a fan of your channel for some months now and all I can say is that you do a fantastic job for all the true football fans, i absolutely love your videos.
    I hope you can come to Brazil anytime soon so you'd be able to watch some games for the Brazilian Série A or even for the Brazilian 9th division, lol.
    Anyways, keep up the great job!

  • @futureclassics2192
    @futureclassics2192 3 місяці тому +8

    Hi Ellis your videos are brilliant mate

  • @catherineflatley9480
    @catherineflatley9480 3 місяці тому +18

    The loneliest away day turned more into the longest away day

  • @alejandrogallardo
    @alejandrogallardo 3 місяці тому +4

    This channel is a gem for us football fans from the other side of the pond! Keep it up, lads! Hope you can come to Mexico one day, I'll take you to get the best tacos and beer in every city lol

  • @pkjlr77
    @pkjlr77 3 місяці тому

    Brilliant Ellis, always look forward to your videos each week particularly for hilarious characters like the Wick Academy Barmy Army of 1 🤣
    Great to see Ed as well who I now watch each week from seeing him on your videos and your recommendation 👍🙂

  • @benflint4207
    @benflint4207 3 місяці тому +1

    Used to spend months at a time up there. I've watched Wick play numerous times, it's a load of fun.

  • @catherineg3128
    @catherineg3128 3 місяці тому +1

    Lovely to see the Highland League get some recognition. If you get the chance go to Nairn County, their 3rd shirt is for a local charity and looks incredible

  • @simona_merkinin
    @simona_merkinin 3 місяці тому +4

    Hi Ellis, a couple of days ago, I got recommended a video of yours, it was the one where you came to watch a football match in Lithuania and ever since I was binging your videos and I want to say that they are genuinely so fun to watch. I hope that you and Ed enjoyed your stay in Vilnius, even though we don't care about football much 😂 I wish you good luck on your channel and you have earned a new subscriber.

  • @magneticranners
    @magneticranners 3 місяці тому +1

    I drove to Inverness on my own on a Friday morning (left at 6am) for a 745pm kick off against St Johnstone. Stayed the night in a B&B and drove home again the next morning. Have also driven to Perth and Glasgow (twice) to watch the mighty Caley Jags!

  • @Richard-sl1qf
    @Richard-sl1qf 3 місяці тому

    Your dedication is epic your videos are good i prefer the uk ones you deserve your youtube success keep the vids coming

  • @harrisonread1422
    @harrisonread1422 3 місяці тому +9

    I love that you've just committed to the mug transition

  • @davidbolam7962
    @davidbolam7962 3 місяці тому

    Quality video and the Old Guy and his army was great.

  • @user-jo3mc2xn5q
    @user-jo3mc2xn5q 3 місяці тому

    Amazing! My only time at Harmsworth Park was in 1994, I was in their away changing room with the Lossiemouth squad😂

  • @ElModernGooner
    @ElModernGooner 3 місяці тому +1

    That anount of driving deserves a like and comment, I’m already subscribed.

  • @wicksy757
    @wicksy757 3 місяці тому +2

    Like the videos, but John o groats is not the most northern point of Scotland, it’s actually Dunnet head which is the most northern point.
    Love that you made it to Wick, it’s my old local team.
    Mon the scorries (seagulls for you southern) 😂

  • @phnompenhandy
    @phnompenhandy 3 місяці тому +1

    It's not lonely - Brora Rangers is just down the road (last match I attended was a local derby between those 2).

  • @football_vic6102
    @football_vic6102 Місяць тому

    Clicked this out of curiosity and it’s amazing to see the highland league in this after watching channel for a while I’m watching my team against wick this weekend aswell

  • @neilbowers6956
    @neilbowers6956 3 місяці тому

    You two together really crack me up! Did Ed buy that cap in the end because it really did suit him.

  • @Bigpapas3
    @Bigpapas3 3 місяці тому

    Another great video, get in boys! From San Diego Ca

  • @YTFCGlover
    @YTFCGlover 3 місяці тому +3

    Now do a trip to Wick FC (Southern Combination Div 1), near Littlehampton, Sussex on the South Coast.

  • @B0nn3vill31959
    @B0nn3vill31959 3 місяці тому +1

    My Dad lives on Sanday, in the Orkneys. We drive past Wick Academy on the way there and back. For us, near Oxford, we take about 14 hrs, but drive on to the ferry further along the coast from John o’groats. Then catch a boat, wait and catch another-all in about 23 hrs. Took my brother from the west coast of Canada 2 or 3 hours more! Really bought a smile- great video as usual

    • @gordon1545
      @gordon1545 3 місяці тому +1

      FWIW nobody there calls it "the Orkneys", it's just Orkney or sometimes the Orkney Islands.

    • @B0nn3vill31959
      @B0nn3vill31959 3 місяці тому +1

      @@gordon1545 TBF he is an incomer and we have only been going for 14 years, so we are new to it all!

  • @user-by8ef5qc2k
    @user-by8ef5qc2k 3 місяці тому +3

    Please visit the south wales derby between Swansea and Cardiff next month

  • @deckylevert7994
    @deckylevert7994 3 місяці тому +2

    Loved that Ellis well done pal

  • @8BitJesus
    @8BitJesus 3 місяці тому

    Mate, I love these type of videos!

  • @stevemitchell7552
    @stevemitchell7552 3 місяці тому +2

    I've always had a passion for Buxton FC as it is the highest (reportedly) football ground above sea level in England, I spotted it years ago in a non-league football ground directory,
    I would love to visit the club/ground but due to the cost of living crisis it is not possible..... please attend on my behalf. And if you ever do need a non-league football ground companion then let me know..👍🏻
    @AwayDays I love the channel keep up the great work ⚽️

  • @bobank-hs8ml
    @bobank-hs8ml 3 місяці тому +1

    The ground was always on my bucket list, I moved to Scotland 10 years ago and my adopted team lochee drew wick away in the cup. It was 6 hours from here, I don't think can actually put into perspective how isolated and remote wick is. Loved the trip up thou even if did lose 5-1 😂

    • @gordon1545
      @gordon1545 3 місяці тому +1

      Wick isn't remote or isolated. It's just far away from where you live and you're not used to rural places. 25,000 people live in Caithness and Wick airport has flights 6 days a week to Aberdeen, where you can connect with loads of destinations. Dundee's as remote from Wick as Wick is from Dundee.

  • @confuzled5393
    @confuzled5393 3 місяці тому +1

    If your up for watching non league football, Campbelltown pupils afc is the most isolated by far, they are around 100 miles away from their nearest "local" derby.

  • @chloearmstrong9535
    @chloearmstrong9535 3 місяці тому

    Don't really like football but I love your videos and could listen to you all day

  • @Ghost1218
    @Ghost1218 3 місяці тому

    Love these types of videos

  • @ashmccutcheon4990
    @ashmccutcheon4990 3 місяці тому

    Fair play lads considering how unpredictable weather is up north that’s a long way to drive for the game to have possibly got called off 👏👏

  • @OrechTV
    @OrechTV 2 місяці тому

    10:41 ... I just clicked on your channel for the first time and .. I´m very honoured to get also the "fecal news" , wonderful ^_^

  • @montgomerydoofenheimer
    @montgomerydoofenheimer 3 місяці тому

    ellis’ dedication for youtube is unreal not many youtubers do this for content

  • @bigladgod1490
    @bigladgod1490 3 місяці тому +2

    these are some of the most entertaining videos on youtube

  • @jackhunter2952
    @jackhunter2952 3 місяці тому +2

    You should go to a loughgall game in Northern Ireland, smallest town in Europe to have a top flight team in

  • @ollieduracell
    @ollieduracell 3 місяці тому

    That is a herculean effort man. Always quality entertainment

  • @EandEFC
    @EandEFC 3 місяці тому

    Loved it great video

  • @adambrock284
    @adambrock284 3 місяці тому

    Fecal news and old man ultra were both highlights of my weekend. Great stuff 😂

  • @dylanjustice6014
    @dylanjustice6014 3 місяці тому

    Class video ellis. i live in the town where u had your chippy

  • @SouthCoastRich
    @SouthCoastRich 3 місяці тому

    Wick can also be reached by train from Inverness. Approx 4 hours journey time along the 'Far North Line'.
    Also scheduled flights between John O Groats/Wick Airport and Aberdeen Airport. 👍

  • @luke_bongoman89
    @luke_bongoman89 3 місяці тому

    They are in the same league as my local team Inverurie Loco Works. It would be cool to see you cover them too. Maybe a tour of different teams in the county or different counties or something might be cool

  • @BloodyBeethoven
    @BloodyBeethoven 3 місяці тому

    Remote location but in terms of away matches Carlisle are more isolated. Almost 2hrs to their nearest away match this season!

  • @thekeegster6278
    @thekeegster6278 3 місяці тому

    This is so interesting to see as an American. I always thought a drive from England to Scotland would be short, but I was completely wrong... Also that old guy singing on his own was outright hilarious! Loved this!

  • @jamessteel9016
    @jamessteel9016 3 місяці тому

    Ellis and Ed video going to John o' Groats, love it.

  • @Albert5522
    @Albert5522 3 місяці тому

    Another great episode Ellis! Can't believe you didn't stay for more than one night! You're mental!

  • @ivanreed-qj7uz
    @ivanreed-qj7uz 3 місяці тому

    Hi georgous ! Another great video

  • @Scoutsmaster
    @Scoutsmaster Місяць тому

    Love the video ellis

  • @Stu_Leeds_93
    @Stu_Leeds_93 3 місяці тому +1

    When in Scotland, you should have gone to Eriskay in the Outer Hebrides.

  • @darlorshite
    @darlorshite 3 місяці тому

    Not sure if you’ve done it but a trip to Isle of Man FC or Jersey Bulls would give a bit of a story for a video. Having to travel over sea for away games.

  • @swc8544
    @swc8544 3 місяці тому

    Love Ed. Great collab

  • @thedodgyboris
    @thedodgyboris 3 місяці тому +2

    Have you done mousehole afc?? Penzance furthest south you can get. Great views too

  • @RHVlogs_
    @RHVlogs_ 3 місяці тому

    I might accept your challenge Ellis! Was planning on visiting Wick Academy this season to film a similar video

  • @JonesCharlay
    @JonesCharlay 3 місяці тому

    That cup of tea into driving transition was so smooth

  • @gl4ws.
    @gl4ws. 3 місяці тому +3

    Love how he's used kingsholm in the thumbnail, gloucester are massive

  • @maxfelstead1847
    @maxfelstead1847 3 місяці тому

    Alfies editing on this is on point

  • @jameskench
    @jameskench 3 місяці тому +4

    You should go to the Scilly Isles. Only 2 teams in the league 👌

  • @aaronmaclean6686
    @aaronmaclean6686 3 місяці тому

    Regular watcher here. Big fan of this content - huge credit to you.

  • @cameronhutton2811
    @cameronhutton2811 3 місяці тому

    Should have done Orkney which is even further away and only 1 tier below Wick. Thurso and Halkirk are about 30 minute drive away from Wick so not completely lonely

  • @Southie.
    @Southie. 3 місяці тому +4

    Ellis, you two are mental 😂
    You should of done a live stream like the tv series 24 😜
    Great video as ever, really enjoyed it MOT 👍🏻

  • @jimmynorris919
    @jimmynorris919 3 місяці тому

    I hope you got steamin up in Wick mate!

  • @mets137781
    @mets137781 3 місяці тому

    Having done a vacation up there its beautiful country. You should have got to Dunnet head instead of John o groats.

  • @mazzae6084
    @mazzae6084 3 місяці тому

    I don’t think I’ve ever seen a UA-camr put the effort you put into a channel. It doesn’t go unnoticed🤞🏽

  • @gemmad7127
    @gemmad7127 3 місяці тому

    How do you make your video look nice and sharp while using your Sony zv1 camera?

  • @sashaanne703
    @sashaanne703 2 місяці тому

    There is a match in the Canadian Premier League that is a 15+ hour drive one way. Halifax, from Nova Scotia, vs Pacific FC, from Victoria, British Columbia.

  • @AGbifrost
    @AGbifrost 3 місяці тому +10

    Hey Ellis, your acne has been getting worse, and I'm seriously worried about you. Ignoring it won't make it go away, and I can see how much it's affecting you. It's time to take action and get help before it gets even worse. We're here to support you every step of the way, but you need to take the first step. You're not alone in this, but you need to take control of the situation.

  • @user-st9vq5di3v
    @user-st9vq5di3v 3 місяці тому

    Legend mate love to see u at Preston for do

  • @guyfaux3978
    @guyfaux3978 3 місяці тому +1

    Somehow I thought it would be on an island like the Orkneys or Shetlands.

  • @davidwilliamgay4821
    @davidwilliamgay4821 3 місяці тому

    Crazy journey Eliis. Your poor car is getting the mileage clocked for the next MOT lol. What a place to live also. If your lonely or single at the moment, at least there should be a few sheep to keep your happy up there. Always enjoy your vids, and good for a laugh. I remember going to the Falklands back in the 80s. At least i flew there and back. My best mate went on a ship there and back. Mind you, he didnt get a number on board, as we did flying. Of course we asked what the number was for. Well there are ugly and good looking sheep lol

  • @paddyrs0740
    @paddyrs0740 Місяць тому

    Now to make the trip down to Lizard Argyle in Cornwall for the southernmost mainland team

  • @philltaylor2290
    @philltaylor2290 3 місяці тому

    Las Palmas surely! Be a nice video to do as well 😆

  • @user-mf4ox8lq4z
    @user-mf4ox8lq4z Місяць тому

    Great video but the northern point of the UK is the Shetland's you should go to watch a game up there the season starts in the summer ⚽⚽⚽

  • @BrodieCampbell-West-rk1by
    @BrodieCampbell-West-rk1by 3 місяці тому

    You should go to an Inverness CT game, Duncan Ferguson on the sidelines is great

  • @KingDomsKingdom85
    @KingDomsKingdom85 3 місяці тому

    I drove to Mull and back from the midlands in a Toyota Aygo once, i genuinely didnt mind the drive as the scenery is nicer than England.

  • @yemarli11
    @yemarli11 3 місяці тому

    This video looks amazing

  • @Ruthe92
    @Ruthe92 3 місяці тому

    You guys should do like marathon of games. Something like 7 games in 7 days in 7 different cities.

  • @hhw7111
    @hhw7111 3 місяці тому +3

    You should get fans to go on shirt shopping at CFS I personally volunteer

  • @Zachpainten
    @Zachpainten Місяць тому

    Come watch emley afc play at scunthorpe united for cup final, class atmosphere it will be!

  • @jeremygold216
    @jeremygold216 28 днів тому

    Well, consider Tromsø who play in the Norwegian Eliteserien. Their nearest game is 500kms away against their local rivals Bodø/Glimt. The next being Rosenberg which is a mere 1,1137kms away 🤯 Every game requires a flight there and back

  • @aarond23
    @aarond23 3 місяці тому +2

    Come to the US and do a 12 hour road trip to see a game!

  • @tomkinsey4844
    @tomkinsey4844 3 місяці тому

    Haha class video boys proper away days