Testimonials
Liverpool v Stoke City - Saturday 14th January 2012
Hi John
Just letting you know my trip went well first time going with ye. Very happy with the service ye provided. Hotel was perfect modern, warm and very friendly staff . Tickets for the game were great pity about the score but that wasn't your fault ! I will recommend you to my friends and I'll be going with ye in the future .
Thanks very much.
Alan Treacy
Manchester United v Newcastle - Saturday 26th November 2011
Paul, just a little note to say thanks for your help on getting us manchester united tickets against newcastle, great weekend and will defo be booking through you guys again, thanks again
Christina O'Grady
Manchester United v Otelul Galati - Wednesday 02nd November 2011
HI
I would just like to thank everybody at marathon travel for the recent trip to manchester united v galati.The seats were fantastic and as it was a birthday present for my son you can imagine his amazement at being so close to the pitch and players.The hotel staff were once again very friendly and helpful.once again thank you for a wonderful trip and i will definitly go again and will have no problem recommending you to others.
yours thankfully
John Rogers
Newcastle v Everton - Saturday 05th Novermber 2011
John,
Just to let you know that everything worked out great with the trip. Hotel was perfect and match tickets were spot on.
Thanks again for all your help.
Dan
Liverpool v Swansea - Saturday 05th November 2011
We had a great time in Liverpool on Saturday and everything went well. The trip was great and Declan was very helpful while expaining the do's and don'ts. I never had a problem with identifying seats, getting through the turnstiles etc.
Thank You
Emer and Paddy Gogarty
Liverpool v Swansea - Saturday 05th November 2011
John, Please let everyone at Marathon know that we enjoyed our trip to Liverpool on Sat last. The organisation and director of operations, Deco, were superb. Pity you could not have improved the result. Thanks again to Paudie, Paul and yourself who all worked on our booking.
Regards
Joe Mulligan
Pat Donaghy
Manchester United v Sunderland - Saturday 05th Novermber 2011
Hi John,
Just an update after the match in Old Trafford on Saturday
Thank you all went well
It was the same as we had last year with a few changes
We met with your guy on the Ground ( John from Tullamore) and as my son
is special needs we needed the 3 tickets together
He was able to arrange it and we got ticketsin the North Stand ( the now named Alex Ferguson Stand) so
it was great to be there for a bit of history let alone be in the right place.
Thanks again to all at Marathon and your crew on the ground in manchester
2 years in a row its been all worth it.
Thanks again
Roisin Mooney
Liverpool v Manchester United - Saturday 15th October 2011
Hi John,
We travelled with you to the Liverpool v Man United match. Thank you so much for all your help and advice. Our hotel was perfect and we ended up in the Kop much to Ted's delight. He was smiling from ear to ear for the day. It was a wonderful experience and he thoroughly enjoyed the match, they even scored under his nose. Once again thank you.
Sinead Moloney
Liverpool v Bolton - Saturday 27th August 2011
Hi Paul,
I had a great time in Liverpool on Saturday and everything went well. The trip was great and Declan was very helpful while explaining the do's and don'ts. I never had a problem with identifying seats, getting through the turnstiles etc.
Overall it was a wonderful experience and I would like to thank you for helping me watch my favourite team play live.
Regards,
Anoop
Manchester United v Arsenal - Sun 28th August 2011
Hi John,
Just a quick email to say thanks for everything.. Tickets for the game were brilliant - we have a great view of all the goals!! ( All ten of them!)
Really enjoyed it and we will hopefully be using your service again and will definitely recommend Marathon Sports for games.
Thanks,
Edel
Manchester United v Blackpool - Sat 22nd May 2011
Dear Sir/Madam,
I have recently returned from your package deal to a Manchester United game in late May. Can I just say, I was blown away by how well we were looked after by your company. It was like getting star treatment. Everything from the hotel, the match tickets, the seating etc even down to the phone call I received from your company to see if there was anymore you could do before we went, was just fantastic. It was such a weight off our shoulders that we had a phone number to contact you if anything happened. It was my very first game and i'm already looking at your packages for next season. I've been singing your praises to anyone that listens. Thank you so very very much for all you've done. It was worth every penny. Much congrats on your customer service.
Thanking you,
Georgina Moloney
Liverpool v Birmingham - Sat 23rd April 2011
Hi John,
Just a quick e-mail thank you for a fantastic trip that i had to Anfield last Saturday with my son Patrick aged 6. The 5 goals we saw made the trip even more enjoyable! The tickets you organised for us in the Kop stand were great.
Thanks again,
Regards,
Alan
Manchester United v Manchester City - Sat 12th Feb 2011
Hi
Back from our Man utd v Man city trip and it all went really well. The hotel was lovely and ticket collection was very easy Thank you for all your help.
Regards
Christina Stafford
Liverpool v Wigan - Sat 12th Feb 2011
Hi all,
Just a very short mail to commend your staff and your service.
My brother, my son and I recently went to the Liverpool v Wigan match which was booked through yourselves.
From the time of booking to the actual trip I have to say, for a first time user of Marathon Sports Travel I was very impressed with the level of service provided.
The booking process was simple, straight forward and the lads on the booking line were very informative and knowledgeable.
We met the representatives down at Dublin Port at 7 o’clock on Saturday morning.
As this was our first trip with Marathon Sports Travel we hadn’t got a clue what to do, who to see or where to go.
There was a mobile number on our confirmation ticket, so I rang it and a lad called Declan answered.
He pointed us in the right direction and then from there it was plain sailing.
The 2 representatives that went over with us were great and are a credit to your company.
Every last detail was looked after.
The small things, like parking close to the ground was so handy, especially when young children are travelling.
Based on my experience on this trip I would have no hesitation in recommending Marathon Sports Travel to anyone who asks and without any shadow of a doubt I will and look forward to booking with you again in the near future.
Thank you for making our first trip to Anfield so enjoyable and memorable.
Regards
Derek Sweetman
Arsenal v Wigan - Sat 22nd Jan 2011
Hello there John.
I have been dealing with yourself and Paul since November or December.
My husband and son are in London today, Arsenal v Wigan.
I can't recall which one of you i was speaking to specifically but i had a conversation, stating how my son is 13yrs old and has never been to the Emirates. I asked, if it was possible - and if you had any control to put in a request in for the best possible seats available on the day. I don't know if you did actually have any control but i spoke to my husband earlier and he said, in the three times he has been to the Emirates, today, he was in the best seat he had been in so far. So if it is appropriate, i am thanking you for your input.
My husband said the hotel is lovely.
So, though i nearly had heart failure when i realised - after booking - that the price didn't include flights - all has turned out well. And what's more, Arsenal won!
I thank you and may do it again next year. Unless - I win the lottery - then we can do it a few times during the year!
I have found you very pleasant to deal and very much appreciate that.
Kind regards
Jackie Tully
Manchester United v Birmingham - Sat 22nd Jan 2011
Hiya Paul,
Just a quick note to say thanks for all your help. The trip was a great success.
Will definitely recommend you guys, and hope to book again soon :)
Brenda
Liverpool v Everton - Sun 16th Jan 2011
Hi Paul & John
Just wanted to say a quick thank you for a wonderful weekend over in Liverpool!
Was really enjoyable and great seats for a great match!
Thanks
Sinéad & Mark
Chelsea v Sunderland - Sunday 14th Nov 2010
Dear Paul
I would like to thank you for all your help with regard to my sons trip to see Chelsea play last Sunday 14 November. I was delighted with your company the way you dealt with my booking and the pleasant way you always answered my calls regarding the trip.
We will be booking another trip with you next year for my son and husband.
A million thanks once again for all your help
Eileen M. Hurley
Manchester United v Bursaspor - Wednesday 20th Oct 2010
Hi Paul,
Many thanks for organising a great trip to Old Trafford. It was very enjoyable. Hope to be in touch soon regarding another trip.
Regards,
Siobhan O'Mahoney
World Cup 2010 South Africa - Quarter Final 03rd July 2010 - Argentina Vs. Germany
Hi Paul
Just a short note to thank you for organising the trip to the World Cup. Everything went really well and the staff at the Ruslamere hotel were excellent, all really friendly. Trevor was a brilliant guide and he also put us in touch with another tour operator, Tish, for our trip to the Cape of Good Hope. Great to see Argentina V Germany live in Cape Town even though we were shouting for Argentina. Atmosphere was brilliant. Glad we brought Colin as he really had an absolute ball.
Regards
Tony
Wimbledon Ladies Semi - Final 01st July 2010
Paul,
I just want to convey my appreciation of the arrangements made for our trip last week to the Wimbledon tennis event. The hotel was excellent and the location of the seats on Centre Court absolutely top class.
Once again, thanks for your professional assistance.
Daniel.
Wimbledon Day 1 21st June 2010
Hi Paul,
Just to thank you for all your help with my booking for Wimbledon. The hotel was excellent and the tickets were for great seats.
Kind regards,
Brian
Manchester United Vs. Stoke City 09th May 2010
Paul,
The trip went very well over weekend. The hotel was very nice and staff very helpful. The match tickets were also very good.
Thanks for your help.
David McSherry
Heineken Cup Semi Final - Munster Vs. Biarritz 02nd May 2010
Hi Paul
Thank you for organising the weekend at the Munster ruby match.
All went great with everything working out wonderfully except for the result.
Kind regards
Una McNamee
Liverpool Vs. Athletico Madrid Semi Final of Europa Cup 29th April 2010
Hi Paul,
Just back form liverpool and although obviously disappointed with the result, it was a great trip. Thanks for organising the tickets for the Kop, it was a great experience. I'm sure i'll be travelling with you guys again and if those tickets were available that would be fantastic. Thanks again for your assistance Paul.
Kind Regards,
Peter Menton
Manchester United Vs. Tottenham Hotspur 24th April 2010
Hiya Paul,
I just want to say thanks on behalf of myself, Conor and the kids for a great and well organised trip. We all had a brilliant time and it was made very easy for us.
Kind regards,
Maighread
Liverpool Vs. Befica, EC Quarter Final, 08th April 2010
Hi Paul,
Just wanted to tell you that we had a fantastic time in Liverpool. The hotel Jury's in was fantastic and the seats at the Liverpool match were brilliant. Thanks.
James Lee.
Man Utd Vs. Bayern Munich, CL quarter Final, 07th April 2010
Hi Guys,
Thank you very much for everything, the trip was fantastic everything went perfect and you were right the tickets were brilliant, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you Paul and all the staff that contributed to us having a very memorable day .with the recession I don’t go over as often as I used to but I can assure you that the next time I want to see the reds live I will be straight onto you
Many thanks
Dave Corri
Soccer Team - Trip to Germany 24th March 2010
Hi Lads,
I just want to say that the entire team had a fantastic time in Germany, the entire team enjoyed it, from the accommodation to the traiming facilities, top class. Looking forward to next years trip, we will be in touch...
Many thanks,
Paul Redmond
Manchester United V Birmingham City, Premier League, 16th August 2009
Really enjoyed our trip to Old Trafford. The hotel was brilliant and the seats were in the great position.
Thanks
John Carey
Manchester United V Birmingham City, Premier League, 16th August 2009
Hi Paul
Just back from Old Trafford, everything went very well. The hotel was great, no problem with
our match tickets. Will recommend Marathon Sports to anyone I know going.
Thanks for all your help.
Aisling Mc Elwaine
Liverpool FC Vs. Athletico Madrid, Friendly, 08th of August 2009
Hi Paul
Thanks a million for the Liverpool V Athletico trip. The seats were brilliant, recommending Marathon
Sports to friend already.
Regards
Barry McGuire
Liverpool FC Vs. Newcastle, Premier League, 03rd May 2009
Hi Paul
My husband and 2 sons arrived home today after their trip to Liverpool
booked through Marathon Travel. I just wanted to say everything went
very smooth and they had a great time. Thanks to you all for providing
such a good service. We will be recommending you to our friends!
Thanks again
Judith O'Brien
Liverpool FC Vs. Newcastle, Premier League, 03rd May 2009
Hi Paul,
Just back from the weekend match in Andfield and would like to say that everything worked out fine.
Hotel was first class and the tickets were at reception on arrival as promised. Especially thanks for
managing to get Kop tickets, my son really enjoyed himself.
Thanks again,
Tony
Liverpool FC Vs Aston Villa, Premier League, 22nd March 2009
Good Morning,
Liverpool vs Villa
I would like to thank you and your driver for a super weekend in Liverpool.
All our group had a great time. We had a super tickets for the game and all our group were seated together.
Got to meet two Liverpool legends before and adter the amtch which made the day for us all.
Driver looked after us all brilliantly and was more than helpful.
Jury's Hotel was top class
We will definitely book and travel again
Kind Regards,
Robbie
Moate Liverpool Supporters Club
Scotland Vs Ireland, 6 Nations, 14 March 2009
Good morning,
Just a short note to thank Marathon Sports travel for arranging a
fantastic weekend in Edinburgh.
We were greatly impressed with the high level of service we received,
everything from check in at Dublin on Friday morning. The very modern
and on time Aircraft, and Airline. The transfer too and from the hotel
in modern clean coaches and a great hotel a short walk to the city.
We will have no hesitation in using your company again for sports travel
and recommending it to anyone who needs a high level of service to cover
their sports travel requirements.
Please copy Frank on with this mail.
Many thanks again.
Don Clarke
Managing Director
Impact Ireland (Metals) Ltd
Manchester United vs Inter Milan, Champions League, 10th March 2009
Hi Paul,
Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. just to let you know that they
had a great time at the Match. They were absolutely delighted with the
Tickets located only 7 seats back from the pitch and thought the hotel was nice as well.
I think their only complaint was the hotel ran out of Budweiser and they couldn't figure
it out how that happened. Bless them. Ha ha
Best regards
Mairead
Choice Hotels Ireland
Liverpool Vs Sunderland March 3rd March, 2009
Hi Paul
Just a short note to say thanks for a great trip to Anfield last week for my
son Micheal and I to the Sunderland game. We had a great time and a great
2-0 win! The Liner hotel and tickets were great.
My only problem is he wants to go to every game now!
Brian
Italy Vs Ireland, 6 Nations, Rome, 14th Feb 2009
Hi Guys,
On behalf of Ann and myself I want to thank you and for the
fantastic trip to Rome for the Irish/Italy rugby match. We left on Thursday
morning (7.00am) and didn't get back until Tuesday(10.00pm) and I can
honestly say we had a 'ball'. The arrangements were fabulous and went off
with out a hitch. The flights were on time , the drivers were extremely
punctual and helpful , the hotel was really comfortable and excellently
located and the match was great with a perfect result. As for the
weather we had sunshine every day with tempetures in the range 7 to 12
degrees . We saw everything there was to see in Rome and we are both
cultured out and have worn out at least one pair of shoes. I said to Ann
'when I go to a new city I invariably end up spending most of my time in
offices ,hotels, restaurants,pubs and clubs but now I am with you I am
spending most of my time in churches and Basillicas' She was only half
impressed by this statement and I still cant understand why. Anyway we had
a fantastic break and are really very appreciative for your generosity and
thoughtfulness on my retirement. Please thank all concerned on my behalf
.Kindest Regards ,
CU soon John
Manchester Utd Vs Blackburn 21st Feb 2009
Hi Paul,
I just want to say thanks a mill Cameron had a brilliant time at
the match on Saturday they also head great seats, the hotel was lovely
too. I think he has the Man U Bug he will want to go over all the time
now.
Much appreicated
Kind Regards
Debra
Liverpool Vs Everton, Anfield, 29th Jan 2009
Hi Paul / Francis
Just a quick note to say thanks for a great weekend, I brought my 11 year old son to his first Liverpool match. I am No.1 dad for the resat of the yer now !!
The Jurys hotel was in a great location and our seats in the Lowers Centenary stand were fantastic. The result could have been better but you can't have everything.
We'll def book with you again as everything went so smooth.
Regards,
Jonathon.