Have you ever wanted to stand in the away section at Old Trafford surrounded by thousands of fanatic Arsenal supporters singing every song in the book? Or travel across Europe to drink beer in a remote Austrian village before trying to sing for 90 minutes straight? You've come to the right place. This article will help fans of all ages to get started on becoming a 12th man. The first thing to realise is that being a travelling supporter means shouldering a responsibility. It sounds dramatic, but it's true: supporters support , through thick and thin. The travelling fans are the ones carrying the team through a game, and the ones who are celebrated by the players afterwards. But with responsibility comes reward, and you will most probably make friends for a lifetime. As with much in life, the two biggest obstacles are time and money (more about cost later). Time because an away game could claim anything between a few hours to a few days, depending on location. And money because...well, it's not cheap travelling around the country (or Europe, for that matter). But let's assume time and money is a later problem; where do you even begin? Where and how do I start? First of all you need tickets; for travel, sleep (where necessary) and the game itself. There are several options here, ranging from ready-made travel packages from Arsenal or travel agents like Thomas Cook, to just putting together a travel itinerary yourself. Neither is more correct