Away day Eagles: Your stories of Palace's recent travels

As Manager Oliver Glasner said following our draw in Norway, which secured our first-ever qualification for a major European competition, it has not gone unnoticed.

“It's the reward of last season's effort, and our fans, mainly from South London, they come to Norway for the first time – and now we're having at least three away games in Europe [in the league phase], playing good teams," he explained.

“Credit to them, because it costs a lot of money, it costs a lot of time, but it's really great to have these fans, knowing that they are travelling everywhere, and supporting the team all the time."

It is with great pride, then, that we share just a selection of your away day stories from Norway and Birmingham so far this season, with thanks to you for your submissions – and with the promise of more of these to come this season...

The Bognor Eagles

After coming back from Norway on Friday afternoon, we were knackered – but still wanted to make the trek up to Birmingham.

Considering we live in Bognor Regis, on the very South coast of the country, the journey was five to six hours each way. Leaving Bognor at 11:45 to drive part the way to Three Bridges station, then train all the way up, we arrived to Witton at five-ish.

Being two hours early, we went up outside the Holte End and grabbed a couple drinks. Kick-off neared and the game surprised us, one of the best games I’ve seen – silencing the home fans behind the goal was great fun!

The way home was tough, running two miles in 25 minutes to catch the train from New Street, as all Aston trains had been cancelled. We got the 10:30pm train out of Birmingham, making it back to Three Bridges, and then were home at 4am.

One of our favourite ever away days.

Bognor Eagles on tour!

Tom & Owen

We moved to South West Wales from London 8 years ago, but still try and get to Selhurst a few times a season.

My son Owen (6 years old) and I travelled up to Villa Park for his first away game.

I was a bit unsure If he was too young for an away game, but if we ever needed any proof we have the best fans, then the way fellow Palace fans at the game treated him was evidence of that. They made sure he had the best view by offering to swap seats and spoke to him, encouraging the jumping and shouting!

Along with the result, the way the players recognised and appreciated the support at the end was great for him to see.

We love a visit to Selhurst, and will be up for the Sunderland and Bournemouth games, but are already planning the next away day (hotel in Strasbourg booked!).

Thanks to the players and fans for making his day, COYP!

Josh & Sam

Our Palace journey started Wednesday night flying to Oslo, watching the boys Thursday night at Fredrikstad – then we flew from Oslo to Birmingham Saturday afternoon, to attend the unreal game at Villa Park.

Capping off a five-day adventure watching Palace away... what a week!

Connor, Matty & Jay