I took my four-year-old son to his first match at the Cottage on Saturday and the club's Supporter Relations team were brilliant. I rang them the day before to see if they could do a half-time announcement to welcome him. They said they don't do that any more but would put a message up on the big screen.
At half time, two women from the Supporter Relations team, including the one I'd spoken to the previous day, came over with a bag of goodies - stationery set, match programme, signed photo of Jol and a team sheet - and chatted to us, offered to take photos of the two of us and so on.
A great gesture. Added to the family fun day in Bishop's Park beforehand it made me feel proud of the club.
Incidentally, I have recieved an email from a poster apologising for losing his temper with me over what I said about the Riverside. I presume the topic has been removed by the mods because I never saw what the bloke said. Anyway, apology accepted.
you've changed your tune entirely. make your mind up. Glad your son had a good day even if you didn't enjoy where you sat.
Is there anything specific about the designated Cottage Corner area of Putney? For example - for the Sunderland game would the 2 mates for 5 each offer be valid for blocks P1 and P2?
Quote from: General on September 17, 2012, 11:27:37 AM
you've changed your tune entirely. make your mind up. Glad your son had a good day even if you didn't enjoy where you sat.
What? What's wrong with saying that I was annoyed with people who clearly weren't bothered about Fulham coming in and going out halfway through each half, people having no interest in getting behind the team?
...just to apologize that the Riverside thread was actually accidentally deleted by the mods.
We appreciate people look at things differently and can disagree, and that is what a message board is all about - opinions.
Happy that things have come to an agreeable solution...
Quote from: ffcbulgaria on September 17, 2012, 11:34:31 AM
Is there anything specific about the designated Cottage Corner area of Putney? For example - for the Sunderland game would the 2 mates for 5 each offer be valid for blocks P1 and P2?
P1 and P2 are still classed as 'home' fans but many of the ST seats go to all sorts. I've got two tickets in P3 and I think the offer extends into P4.
Quote from: LBNo11 on September 17, 2012, 12:24:22 PM
...just to apologize that the Riverside thread was actually accidentally deleted by the mods.
We appreciate people look at things differently and can disagree, and that is what a message board is all about - opinions.
Happy that things have come to an agreeable solution...
I wish I'd seen what was written. I'm a bit surprised at the response - there's a lot mickey taking on these boards about the Riverside being a great place for a kip and how you can't eat crisps there because of the noise and so on. I've sat in various places in the Riverside from the halfway line to Block Z and it has always been quiet. Seems a shame and so I was wondering how to change it.
Incidentally, is there any way of reinstating the thread, mods? I'd quite like to see it given that I seem to have annoyed so many people to see what was said.
Have not had many direct dealings with the club myself but have through other people on my behalf on 2 occasions and both sets of people have said how helpful they found the club to deal with.
For my 21st birthday my girlfriend wanted to get me a signed Fulham shirt so the club helped her get me a shirt signed by the entire first team squad. I believe she had to buy the shirt and then make a donation to whatever the Fulham charity was that year and I got a signed shirt and a letter from the club listing all the players who had signed it. A very nice gift!
The other occasion was I had my leg badly broken (tib and fib - 5 places) whilst playing Sunday League and all my team clubbed together and got me a Fulham shirt with my name on the back (which was ordered from the club shop) to cheer me up and also the Manager (whilst ordering the shirt) spoke to someone at the club told them what had happened, that I was a big Fulham supporter and I got a get well soon letter from the club signed by the manager (at the time it was Roy Hodgson).
So they certainly seem to look after their own in my experience.
My comment was to the effect that I am surrounded in the Riverside by life long supporters who live every moment of the match but don't feel the need to sing and chant.
And why should we?
All of the rows around me in Block T are held by season ticket holders who renew every year and wherever the tourists are they're nowhere near us.
Anyone familiar with the ground knows where the noisy and quiet areas are and they should go where they feel comfortable and not criticise those that enjoy their football differently.
The above is more measured than my deleted post.
Quote from: domprague on September 17, 2012, 12:49:57 PM
Quote from: LBNo11 on September 17, 2012, 12:24:22 PM
...just to apologize that the Riverside thread was actually accidentally deleted by the mods.
We appreciate people look at things differently and can disagree, and that is what a message board is all about - opinions.
Happy that things have come to an agreeable solution...
I wish I'd seen what was written. I'm a bit surprised at the response - there's a lot mickey taking on these boards about the Riverside being a great place for a kip and how you can't eat crisps there because of the noise and so on. I've sat in various places in the Riverside from the halfway line to Block Z and it has always been quiet. Seems a shame and so I was wondering how to change it.
Incidentally, is there any way of reinstating the thread, mods? I'd quite like to see it given that I seem to have annoyed so many people to see what was said.
...regrettably when it's gone it is gone and enters into the cyber ether. As for upsetting people it may have been the tone that upset people. No complaints were received by the mods and we were prepared to let it run its course as long as people were civil. Lessons have been learned from this so it is not all negative...
Their is no obligation to sing or chant when you're at the game. Although we're capable of creating a great atmosphere at Fulham, its not exactly a regular thing. I don't think you change it at all. Sit elsewhere if it makes you unhappy.
I was in H7 on Saturday ( what was that strange noise coming from the back? ) and there was a group next to me who talked about sweet Fa all the game, came late, got up early at half time came late again for second half etc, it happens because we attract tourists and are probably one of few Prem clubs where you can get a seat nearly every match.
I got tutted at by the guy next for me for getting too excited at the Tottenham away game, wasn't singing, just making exasperation noises and movements.
I always find the Fulham FC stewards good at away games, they are always very helpful to female supportes I have found, especially when I have gone on my own.
Fair enough TonyGilroy.
I got a couple of season tickets for the first time this year. There wasn't a great selection when they first went on sale - hadn't realised existing season ticket holders had right to renew before general sale - and so bought in Block Z, Riverside.
Nothing against people who live every minute. It's the ones who aren't bothered that get to me. I want to support my club and having to get up every few minutes to let someone by or have to listen to them chatting about other clubs they support wound me up.
I wouldn't ever want us to be like the Barmy Army in cricket where they're more interested in singing and chanting than the match but I think it is reasonable to expect fans to sing and chant during the match - especially if your team is winning and the away fans are ripping the mick out of you for being so quiet.
Having been a regular Fulham attender since 1982 (and an occasional one for a few years before then) I'm aware of all the ups and downs we've had since then so I am glad just be able to go to the Cottage, let alone see top division football there.
It just seems a shame that a section of the ground which is technically our support seems so lacking in genuine interest in the club.
I've no idea what it's like in your end of the Riverside. Blocks S and T have the same aging bodies in the same seats every match.
That's about the best birthday present a fan could get; she sounds like a keeper, i presume you proposed immediately. maybe lucky, but have had good and prompt dealings with the supporter relations myself.
Quote from: Andy_M on September 17, 2012, 01:04:18 PM
For my 21st birthday my girlfriend wanted to get me a signed Fulham shirt so the club helped her get me a shirt signed by the entire first team squad. I believe she had to buy the shirt and then make a donation to whatever the Fulham charity was that year and I got a signed shirt and a letter from the club listing all the players who had signed it. A very nice gift!
Is that the one on Ebay? :hook:
I have had a few dealings with the Customer Relations Team (especially Tommy Guthrie) and have always been very impressed by their knowledge and also the efforts they go to to sort out any problems.
A top team within a top Club!!
EB
...Tommy Guthrie and previously Jenny Gower have always been very helpful points of contact who have gone out of their way to solve problems...
Was Tommy the guy who showed us round Motspur park a while back?
Tommy has helped me in the past. Good bloke.
Quote from: domprague on September 17, 2012, 11:49:34 AM
Quote from: General on September 17, 2012, 11:27:37 AM
you've changed your tune entirely. make your mind up. Glad your son had a good day even if you didn't enjoy where you sat.
What? What's wrong with saying that I was annoyed with people who clearly weren't bothered about Fulham coming in and going out halfway through each half, people having no interest in getting behind the team?
Maybe they wanted a pee after all the pre-match / halftime lager :()....even beginning to take me by surpirise these days.....!
I've purposely got an aisle seat for that very reason!
Quote from: domprague on September 17, 2012, 02:42:33 PM
Fair enough TonyGilroy.
I got a couple of season tickets for the first time this year. There wasn't a great selection when they first went on sale - hadn't realised existing season ticket holders had right to renew before general sale - and so bought in Block Z, Riverside.
Nothing against people who live every minute. It's the ones who aren't bothered that get to me. I want to support my club and having to get up every few minutes to let someone by or have to listen to them chatting about other clubs they support wound me up.
I wouldn't ever want us to be like the Barmy Army in cricket where they're more interested in singing and chanting than the match but I think it is reasonable to expect fans to sing and chant during the match - especially if your team is winning and the away fans are ripping the mick out of you for being so quiet.
Having been a regular Fulham attender since 1982 (and an occasional one for a few years before then) I'm aware of all the ups and downs we've had since then so I am glad just be able to go to the Cottage, let alone see top division football there.
It just seems a shame that a section of the ground which is technically our support seems so lacking in genuine interest in the club.
Oh gawd !!
lacking in genuine interest in the club Did it not occur to you when you were choosing your seats that the reason there was not much choice is because most were season ticket holders ???
The Riverside has after all, the best view in the house.
Perhaps with a young child you should have chosen the family section, The Johnny Haynes Block A and B ( I believe )
and you would be closer to the Hammersmith, or in the Hammersmith
On your original post
General made an excellent comment which summed the situation up
I have no problem with the 'tourists ' and neither should you really it's the plastic away fan with no manners and no understanding that they should sit on their hands in the home end.
Quote from: KCat on September 17, 2012, 09:56:18 PM
Quote from: domprague on September 17, 2012, 02:42:33 PM
Fair enough TonyGilroy.
I got a couple of season tickets for the first time this year. There wasn't a great selection when they first went on sale - hadn't realised existing season ticket holders had right to renew before general sale - and so bought in Block Z, Riverside.
Nothing against people who live every minute. It's the ones who aren't bothered that get to me. I want to support my club and having to get up every few minutes to let someone by or have to listen to them chatting about other clubs they support wound me up.
I wouldn't ever want us to be like the Barmy Army in cricket where they're more interested in singing and chanting than the match but I think it is reasonable to expect fans to sing and chant during the match - especially if your team is winning and the away fans are ripping the mick out of you for being so quiet.
Having been a regular Fulham attender since 1982 (and an occasional one for a few years before then) I'm aware of all the ups and downs we've had since then so I am glad just be able to go to the Cottage, let alone see top division football there.
It just seems a shame that a section of the ground which is technically our support seems so lacking in genuine interest in the club.
Oh gawd !! lacking in genuine interest in the club Did it not occur to you when you were choosing your seats that the reason there was not much choice is because most were season ticket holders ???
The Riverside has after all, the best view in the house.
Perhaps with a young child you should have chosen the family section, The Johnny Haynes Block A and B ( I believe )
and you would be closer to the Hammersmith, or in the Hammersmith
On your original post General made an excellent comment which summed the situation up
I have no problem with the 'tourists ' and neither should you really it's the plastic away fan with no manners and no understanding that they should sit on their hands in the home end.
What was General's excellent comment? I'm getting a bit tired of all this - people clearly having had a pop and me not knowing what they said or being able to defend myself.
I have supported Fulham for a long time. I wasn't able to get to the Cottage much in our first few years in the Premiership because I worked on Saturdays. I've been coming more often in the past few years, sitting wherever I could find a ticket.
When my brother offered to buy a season ticket for me and one of my kids I thought it was great. I've never had a season ticket before and so don't know where season ticket holders sit.
I was pissed off on Saturday because there was a great match going on with the Hammy End obviously singing away and I had people coming in late, going back and forth up the row and clearly not knowing or caring a bit about Fulham even though they were in a home stand.
When I was younger, I'd go and see Watford or Southampton with mates who supported them and got behind the team. I'm still surprised that there are people who want to go to football matches and chat on their phones or their mates rather than watch the action on the pitch. Maybe I should get used to it.
Here's me foolishly thinking that, as Fulham fans, we might like to create the best atmosphere and encouragement for our team but I'm just getting my head bitten off.
So in future I'll sit there quietly, not cheer or sing for my team and not have a problem when some idiot wants to stand up in front of me and photograph the scoreboard on 20 minutes.
Oh Dear, looks like another minefield has been discovered.
Isn't this all just horses for courses? We all celebrate (or not) in different ways, and that's the same in every ground. The last time I was in the riverside stand (as compared to being under it celebrating my nuptials) was when I used to walk through it to get from one end to the other! Then again, as the years start to pile up more in my past, it may well be the place I will end up in my future visits.
Dom, just have to accept it mate that not all supporters like to sing dance and chant all match, some may have weak bladders, and those are not necessarily plastic either. Yep, we have tourists at the cottage, but the vast majority belong to the faithful. As for having a pop at dear Dom for his comments, surely we can keep it gentlemanly (or ladylike), can't we?
Quote from: TonyGilroy on September 17, 2012, 01:06:03 PM
My comment was to the effect that I am surrounded in the Riverside by life long supporters who live every moment of the match but don't feel the need to sing and chant.
And why should we?
All of the rows around me in Block T are held by season ticket holders who renew every year and wherever the tourists are they're nowhere near us.
Anyone familiar with the ground knows where the noisy and quiet areas are and they should go where they feel comfortable and not criticise those that enjoy their football differently.
The above is more measured than my deleted post.
Couldn't agree more.
Quote from: TonyGilroy on September 17, 2012, 02:54:24 PM
I've no idea what it's like in your end of the Riverside. Blocks S and T have the same aging bodies in the same seats every match.
Apparently the cleaners sweep around them and leave them until the next match, every so often some one checks for life signs, that is usually during the game though :005: :005:
Quote from: epsomraver on September 18, 2012, 11:41:50 AM
Quote from: TonyGilroy on September 17, 2012, 02:54:24 PM
I've no idea what it's like in your end of the Riverside. Blocks S and T have the same aging bodies in the same seats every match.
Apparently the cleaners sweep around them and leave them until the next match, every so often some one checks for life signs, that is usually during the game though :005: :005:
Love it. And will leave it there. Peace can break out now.
Quote from: Berserker on September 17, 2012, 04:55:46 PM
Was Tommy the guy who showed us round Motspur park a while back?
He was.
EB
QuoteQuoteWas Tommy the guy who showed us round Motspur park a while back?
He was.
EB
Thought he was really good that day
Quote from: Berserker on September 18, 2012, 11:55:06 PM
QuoteQuoteWas Tommy the guy who showed us round Motspur park a while back?
He was.
EB
Thought he was really good that day
Yeah he really did the business for us that day.. everyone did. I was so impressed.
The one that gets to me is "Stand up if you love Fulham".
I do love Fulham. I bought a shirt and a season ticket and celebrate when Berbatov scores.
Now let me sit down and actually watch Fulham.
Quote from: domprague on September 17, 2012, 09:40:00 AM
I took my four-year-old son to his first match at the Cottage on Saturday and the club's Supporter Relations team were brilliant. I rang them the day before to see if they could do a half-time announcement to welcome him. They said they don't do that any more but would put a message up on the big screen.
At half time, two women from the Supporter Relations team, including the one I'd spoken to the previous day, came over with a bag of goodies - stationery set, match programme, signed photo of Jol and a team sheet - and chatted to us, offered to take photos of the two of us and so on.
A great gesture. Added to the family fun day in Bishop's Park beforehand it made me feel proud of the club.
Incidentally, I have recieved an email from a poster apologising for losing his temper with me over what I said about the Riverside. I presume the topic has been removed by the mods because I never saw what the bloke said. Anyway, apology accepted.
Seem to have gone rather off topic on this, but wanted to say I too brought my son to his first game on Saturday (West Brom, just realised I don't know how old this thread is). I didn't get in touch with the club first and we ended up buying a stationery set and programme (which Stockdale signed while the keepers were warming up but, tellingly I felt, the other two were far too focused to be doing stuff like that).
Had a great day too.
Quote from: BalDrick on September 19, 2012, 09:03:43 AM
Quote from: domprague on September 17, 2012, 09:40:00 AM
I took my four-year-old son to his first match at the Cottage on Saturday and the club's Supporter Relations team were brilliant. I rang them the day before to see if they could do a half-time announcement to welcome him. They said they don't do that any more but would put a message up on the big screen.
At half time, two women from the Supporter Relations team, including the one I'd spoken to the previous day, came over with a bag of goodies - stationery set, match programme, signed photo of Jol and a team sheet - and chatted to us, offered to take photos of the two of us and so on.
A great gesture. Added to the family fun day in Bishop's Park beforehand it made me feel proud of the club.
Incidentally, I have recieved an email from a poster apologising for losing his temper with me over what I said about the Riverside. I presume the topic has been removed by the mods because I never saw what the bloke said. Anyway, apology accepted.
Seem to have gone rather off topic on this, but wanted to say I too brought my son to his first game on Saturday (West Brom, just realised I don't know how old this thread is). I didn't get in touch with the club first and we ended up buying a stationery set and programme (which Stockdale signed while the keepers were warming up but, tellingly I felt, the other two were far too focused to be doing stuff like that).
Had a great day too.
Glad your lad enjoyed himself, too. Let's hope our two boys carry on seeing Fulham victories. Includig the games I've taken my daughter to, my kids have now seen Fulham score 17 times and concede none. I reckon we should be given free sheets as we're clearly a good luck charm.
Quote from: domprague on September 20, 2012, 10:37:06 AM
Quote from: BalDrick on September 19, 2012, 09:03:43 AM
Quote from: domprague on September 17, 2012, 09:40:00 AM
I took my four-year-old son to his first match at the Cottage on Saturday and the club's Supporter Relations team were brilliant. I rang them the day before to see if they could do a half-time announcement to welcome him. They said they don't do that any more but would put a message up on the big screen.
At half time, two women from the Supporter Relations team, including the one I'd spoken to the previous day, came over with a bag of goodies - stationery set, match programme, signed photo of Jol and a team sheet - and chatted to us, offered to take photos of the two of us and so on.
A great gesture. Added to the family fun day in Bishop's Park beforehand it made me feel proud of the club.
Incidentally, I have recieved an email from a poster apologising for losing his temper with me over what I said about the Riverside. I presume the topic has been removed by the mods because I never saw what the bloke said. Anyway, apology accepted.
Seem to have gone rather off topic on this, but wanted to say I too brought my son to his first game on Saturday (West Brom, just realised I don't know how old this thread is). I didn't get in touch with the club first and we ended up buying a stationery set and programme (which Stockdale signed while the keepers were warming up but, tellingly I felt, the other two were far too focused to be doing stuff like that).
Had a great day too.
Glad your lad enjoyed himself, too. Let's hope our two boys carry on seeing Fulham victories. Includig the games I've taken my daughter to, my kids have now seen Fulham score 17 times and concede none. I reckon we should be given free sheets as we're clearly a good luck charm.
Local Guinness- and cider-selling emporia would rather I didn't bring him to every game!
