Ep 66 | Heart of the Gunners: Arsenal Doc's Touching Gesture to Young Fan on Family Trip

We don’t encourage self-pity, but after this past Championship Sunday in the Premier League, Colin is looking for a little pick-me-up. Luckily, the Footy Travelers podcast isn’t just informative, well-traveled stories, but ones that might warm your heart as well. And this week’s episode is exactly that - a story of the ‘invincible’ kindness of one of Arsenal’s medical staff in bringing a truly transformative footy travel adventure to life for a total stranger, specifically a young boy, Ryan Surrell, from the D.C./Maryland area. Cheeky Arsenal v Chelsea banter provided at no additional cost. 

06:31 | Ryan tries to inject some footy into the family trip

07:28 | The Messi jersey giveaway

08:50 | The big reveal

11:05 | "I got you the tickets!"

14:36 | Lin Manuel Miranda in London

16:45 | Ryan the history buff

19:49 | Ryan shows off his trash talk skills

21:45 | Ryan's negotiation skills pin Mike against the ropes

26:12 | So who was this Arsenal doctor?!

Foot(y)notes:

• Colin might make bitter comments about money buying trophies, but is he completely off-base? This thorough analysis by the Swiss Ramble is well-worth a read (full version requires subscription).
  
  
• As a graceful guest, Mitra wouldn’t reveal the Arsenal medical staff who gifted Ryan tickets, but Transfermrkt isn’t as dignified (surely it was one of these fine people).
  
  
• Mike avoided having to wear an Arsenal kit for an entire 90-minute match this summer, but will he bet against them next year?
  
  
• How Ryan lost his bet against Chelsea.
  
  
• GO SUPPORT THE CRAIG WILLINGER FUND! 

 

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