Gifted Cardiff City teen Rubin Colwill showed his class against Liverpool and Steve Morison will soon have a problem with him and Isaak Davies

I don’t go to many away games any more.

Pre-kids, I used to go a fair few. I’m not a fan of slogging up and down the country in such a small space of time, but away games are always memorable in their own way and worth the effort. Compared to home games, it’s a heightened experience. Everything is a bit more exciting and a bit more intense.

At the end of a busy week though, it often feels like too much of a sacrifice these days. I watch every game, in person at Cardiff City Stadium, or on a stream, if one is available. Otherwise, I will watch the game back the following morning.

Away games are also an expensive pursuit. Twenty-odd trips every year adds up and I can only applaud those with that level of commitment, prepared to take time off work and redirect so much of their earnings. They are the lifeblood of a football club and that should never be forgotten.

I went to Liverpool at the weekend, with 7,000 others, because my son has always wanted to go and I know the hardcore who went to Barnsley will likely tut and shake their heads, but it was too irresistible to pass up.

After a challenging season, I reasoned that we all deserved the escapism. It was still a sacrifice all the same though.

We all know that football authorities and those who govern the game care very little about those who attend matches and provide the atmosphere that they market around the world.

As a result, they saw fit to schedule the game at noon, for broadcasting purposes, which meant that it was virtually impossible to attend using public transport.

We went on a supporters' coach, which left at 5am, so we were up at 4am. It was close to a five-hour trip either way, but it was worth it. It’s always worth it in the end.

I’ve been to both Anfield