Frugal supporters choose least efficient mode of transport possible

When facing community service for the Kung Fu assault of a cocky Crystal Palace fan, Manchester Utd legend Eric Cantona philosophically told the press: “when the seagulls follow the trawler, it is because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea”.

Taking inspiration from the zany Frenchman’s words, a group of fans from down the road at Eastlands have decided to hire a fishing trawler to reach the Faroe Islands for tomorrow’s crunch UEFA Cup tie with EB/Streymur:

The boat - which cost the fans £285 each - left the UK yesterday and will get to Torshavn tomorrow - just in time to see City and their new manager Mark Hughes take on EB/Streymur.

Organiser Leighton Gobbett, 27, said: “This should be the funniest trip ever to a football match.”

Another fan said: “We must be the first supporters to use a fishing trawler. Let’s hope City stick a few in the net.”

Twelve fans will be travelling for three days each way, covering a distance which is roughly the equivalent of London to Munich, just to take in the 90 minute match.

Of course, if they had worked the six travelling days instead, they probably could have afforded something a little more comfortable…

Spoiler bonus: Two weeks ago, we showed you EB/Streymur’s picturesque 1,000 capacity stadium.