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'Everyone's giving me grief' over the Ashes being over before I get there.
Sunshine, meat pies and world-famous cricket grounds - what else would an England cricket fan ask for?
Ideally, they'd want an contest for the urn in Australia where they still have a chance to secure the famous trophy once the opening games are done.
That will not be happening during this tour, after Australia's crushing victory by 82 runs in Adelaide left the home side 3-0 up for the fourth consecutive series on their own soil.
England's famous supporters' group, the organized fan base, have thousands of supporters flying out for the final two Tests in New South Wales and Victoria.
In addition, there are organized trips who will celebrate the holidays down under, as well as families and friends embarking on a dream holiday.
The Disappointed Travelers
The Ryding siblings are four such fans.
Alex, Sam, Rory and Katie had their flights and tickets arranged for the Boxing Day and New Year Tests "well ahead of time", dreaming of a historic English victory.
Instead, they have watched Australia dismantle the tourists in just under two weeks from their family home in their hometown.
"Everyone at work has been making comments that the series is done for the last two weeks," said Sam.
"We always thought that we would have a meaningful contest still when we got there."
Diminishing Hope
Optimism was high regarding the team's prospects of breaking a 15-year drought for a victory down under prior to the first ball.
But they are now staring down the barrel of prolonging a streak without victory in the country to 19 matches when the fourth Test gets under way in Melbourne this week.
The tourists - and their supporters - will be keen to prevent a dreaded 5-0 scoreline.
One sibling noted the "entertainment" of head coach the aggressive 'Bazball' approach in recent times had "renewed interest in" Test cricket for English supporters.
But the Ryding siblings said they had realistic outlooks for the remaining matches - and all they are hoping for from the players is "a bit of fight".
"Commentators consistently alludes to it, but it all comes down to psychological strength. 'The aggressive approach has been turned into a buzzword now that is just, like, nonsense cricket," added Rory.
"Over the course of five days, you should hunker down. Chasing balls 'outside the line has never been in the coaching manuals, and that is primarily due to the top order."
Future Prospects
Prompted about he believed England will win a match in this Ashes series, one fan responded: "The evidence suggests the Aussies are just too good currently."
"There is going to have to be multiple performers that delivers for the team and makes a big impact."
Even with the series lost, the fans are looking forward to the trip.
"We will have a fantastic experience regardless," said Katie. "We must adopt that outlook."
"Of course, it's a let-down we aren't fighting for more, but we have invested a significant amount by now."
"We plan to savor spending the festive season in Australia. This will be mine and Rory's first time away from home at this time of year."
A teacher, Katie is intent on maximizing the lengthy journey as part of her seasonal break.
"Should the cricket disappoint, I've got golf to turn to," she added.
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