I am a season ticket holder in the Hammersmith end but on Saturday i took my Children for the first time and sat in the Putney end directly behind the goal about half way up great seats.The only problem was, People were still arriving after 30 minutes and people left with 15 minutes to go aswell as the hotdog beer brigade before and after halftime. Although not to the same degree this also happens in the Hammersmith end, two or three people in my row are always 10 minutes late, get out for their half time beer before the end of the first half come back late for the second half and then bugger off early regardless of the score or opponents. If this is you, unless you have a disability or it's once in a blue moon, Why do you bother comming?
got to say that I agree with you 100% plus WHY do people in front who have a perfectly good view of the game have to jump up everytime the ball comes towards our end? i have a dodgy knee made worse by muppets standing and having to keep going up and down like a jack in the box ( polite description , ladies of the nights underwear more apt) and I saw none of the Sidwell goal although I am 6 foot :dft007:
This is what I said about the Riverside on this board at the weekend and got my head bitten off. I totally agree with you.
Quote from: domprague on September 18, 2012, 11:22:50 AM
This is what I said about the Riverside on this board at the weekend and got my head bitten off. I totally agree with you.
I agree as well but that's not what happens around me in the Riverside.
I'd guess that Block Z is not primarily ST and is part of the overflow for cheap sales to non supporters. I'm glad they come but wouldn't want to be sitting amongst them.
I wouldn't go in the Putney end full stop, don't get me wrong I know there are plenty of Fulham fans in there, but the majority are first-timers/tourists/neutrals, which would explain lateness.
It'd make more sense to take the kids into the JH Stand/Hammy End.
Well they are the best Dogs and beer in town but I do find the £40 cover charge and the 30mins wait to sample them a bit annoying
Quote from: Southdowns White on September 18, 2012, 11:07:18 AM
I am a season ticket holder in the Hammersmith end but on Saturday i took my Children for the first time and sat in the Putney end directly behind the goal about half way up great seats.The only problem was, People were still arriving after 30 minutes and people left with 15 minutes to go aswell as the hotdog beer brigade before and after halftime. Although not to the same degree this also happens in the Hammersmith end, two or three people in my row are always 10 minutes late, get out for their half time beer before the end of the first half come back late for the second half and then bugger off early regardless of the score or opponents. If this is you, unless you have a disability or it's once in a blue moon, Why do you bother comming?
To be fair there was train disruption that could have thrown peoples' journey time planning out & the Putney End attracts more "tourists" who are not familiar with journey times to the Cottage.
Everyone I have ever asked has told me it is 10 mins walk from Putney Bridge, when in reality it is much longer...
Does not explain late back for second half or leaving 10 minutes before the end.
It has always been the same. People can arrive late because of the traffic and disruptions. But how can they afford to leave early and why spend the time on their feet? Once one stands up everybody behind them has to do the same.
It was ever thus.
Agree, never understood why people leave early. Not as though tickets cost 5 bob any more.
Also, the standing up thing, really annoying. Could be worse though. I was at Upton park a few years back, behind the goal, quite high. Great view until the game started. Absolute foul mouthed scum bag supporters (a lot of them were teens) wouldn't sit for 5 minutes.
Vowed to never go back.
Thank goodness for CC, no matter what anyone says about it.
A certain percentage of fans in professional sports will come late and a certain percentage will leave early. It is their money they are giving to the club and their time to do with as they choose and they are not required to behave as most fans think they should. Of course this is your message board so feel free to whinge away if it helps release the tension.
Quote from: ClarksOriginal on September 18, 2012, 11:45:20 AM
I wouldn't go in the Putney end full stop, don't get me wrong I know there are plenty of Fulham fans in there, but the majority are first-timers/tourists/neutrals, which would explain lateness.
It'd make more sense to take the kids into the JH Stand/Hammy End.
We usually sit in the Hammersmith End, but last Saturday were in the Putney End, I have to say the view is great, much better than the Hammersmith as you don't have to stand up everytime to be able to see. The only downside is the netruals two of which sat behind us and spent the first half talking about work and some woman that works in their office, plus the few WBA fans worse for drink, the real mouthy one soon beat a hasty retreat when we went in front. :scarf:
Its not unique to the Putney end but its where it happens the most. Its one of the reasons after two years at that end im back in the Hammersmith end.
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Quote from: domprague on September 18, 2012, 11:22:50 AM
This is what I said about the Riverside on this board at the weekend and got my head bitten off. I totally agree with you.
The reason you got your head bitten off, was because you made it appear that everyone in the Riverside was a disgrace, that is why. I thought we had soughted this but you obviously have some sort of hang up about the whole of the Riverside. As arriving late and leaving early, yes, it is annoying and just remember that some but not all of people leaving early do have to be somewhere else and leave early for that reason.
Quote from: Peabody on September 18, 2012, 01:20:31 PM
Quote from: domprague on September 18, 2012, 11:22:50 AM
This is what I said about the Riverside on this board at the weekend and got my head bitten off. I totally agree with you.
The reason you got your head bitten off, was because you made it appear that everyone in the Riverside was a disgrace, that is why. I thought we had soughted this but you obviously have some sort of hang up about the whole of the Riverside. As arriving late and leaving early, yes, it is annoying and just remember that some but not all of people leaving early do have to be somewhere else and leave early for that reason.
No, I don't have a hang up about the whole of the Riverside. To avoid giving offence, I'll say that it was the Z block where I was sitting that was a problem. Off to an army surplus store for a flak jacket now....
I like a pint at half-time and maybe have a yarn with a few faces, so can't see the problem with going down a couple of minutes early. If the craic is good we might be a bit late back.
You've got the screens now so you don't miss any action.
Part of the fabric of football surely, it's not the opera.
I must admit i nip out for a wee during the match and if it's really cold get a hot chocolate or coffee, i purposely have an aisle seat so that i can do that and not disturb anybody. I must admit i missed the first 10 mins of second half of the Norwich game, although i saw it o n the screens. This was due to it being such a hot day and i was so dying of thirst that i bought a pint, afraid that as i'm not a big drinker i couldn't get it down in the break so considering the price i wasn't leaving any behind.
I sit next to Admin in H1. We are surrounded by friendly people and we've struck up a good rapport with them. The thing is... they arrive 5-10 mins late at the start of the game, go out for half time on about 40 mins and arrive back about 5 mins into the 2nd half. Makes us laugh more than anything, as i said theyre a good crowd. Personally i dont like to miss a minute..
As many know I live in NY and it's always a special time when I come, though am thankfully in on biz every so often... but I find it very difficult wherever I come to watch the entire 90 minutes. I am in the seat for 80-83 mins it seems or so. Here is why:
1. I see people/friends/Fulham friends I haven't seen and need to chat. Or need to show them around.
2. Toilet, especially at halftime. Always a wait.
3. Beer at halftime, end up talking at the start of the second half with others that are late or the stewards.
4. Caught at the pub and was late in leaving, though since the herd no longer favours the Lion I have not had this problem so much.
5. Need to have a religious moment of thankfulness for being able to attend another match once again.
6. Need to have a religious moment admiring Bishop's Park.
7. Need to have a religious moment admiring Bishop's Park toilets.
8. Need to get my tix as everyone else I am with has season tickets and I have mine waiting on the gate and revert to #4 then waiting on the gate, though the queue moves quick or at least I have found this much.
9. Need to take pictures. The same ones I took last time.
10. BUT - I am usually the last to leave waaaay after the match as I need to have a religious experience at Craven Cottage even if by myself until the stewards kick me out. And I am fine with this as it makes up the 5 odd minutes I might miss along the way being able to soak in the last of my time at the ground until the next time.
Quote from: The Rock on September 19, 2012, 02:20:30 AM
As many know I live in NY and it's always a special time when I come, though am thankfully in on biz every so often... but I find it very difficult wherever I come to watch the entire 90 minutes. I am in the seat for 80-83 mins it seems or so. Here is why:
1. I see people/friends/Fulham friends I haven't seen and need to chat. Or need to show them around.
2. Toilet, especially at halftime. Always a wait.
3. Beer at halftime, end up talking at the start of the second half with others that are late or the stewards.
4. Caught at the pub and was late in leaving, though since the herd no longer favours the Lion I have not had this problem so much.
5. Need to have a religious moment of thankfulness for being able to attend another match once again.
6. Need to have a religious moment admiring Bishop's Park.
7. Need to have a religious moment admiring Bishop's Park toilets.
8. Need to get my tix as everyone else I am with has season tickets and I have mine waiting on the gate and revert to #4 then waiting on the gate, though the queue moves quick or at least I have found this much.
9. Need to take pictures. The same ones I took last time.
10. BUT - I am usually the last to leave waaaay after the match as I need to have a religious experience at Craven Cottage even if by myself until the stewards kick me out. And I am fine with this as it makes up the 5 odd minutes I might miss along the way being able to soak in the last of my time at the ground until the next time.
Hilarious.. I can relate to most of these points.
we sit on the isle so for half time one of us goes as injury time is called to get the beers in. After the game we hang around and let the crowd go, usually have a beer at the Riverside bar and watch Soccer Saturday to catch the scores. But some people like to beat the rush after the game for whatever reason
It happens all over the ground, we sit in H6 and if people arrive late we just make a joke of it and ask them to sign the late book or sit on the naughty step for 5 mins!!
I do hate it though when people leave early when the game is on a knife edge!
Quote from: mr-ska on September 19, 2012, 12:29:44 AM
I sit next to Admin in H1. We are surrounded by friendly people and we've struck up a good rapport with them. The thing is... they arrive 5-10 mins late at the start of the game, go out for half time on about 40 mins and arrive back about 5 mins into the 2nd half. Makes us laugh more than anything, as i said theyre a good crowd. Personally i dont like to miss a minute..
You wouldn't say that if you missed a goal or an incident while letting this "good crowd" file past you ten minutes in, the air would be black and white, ( was going to say blue but not allowed :015:)
I have never left a game early and have always no matter what the result wanted to clap the team off. But thts just me. I have been at many games where I could of gone early though this season Sheffield Weds being one of them
Quote from: The Rock on September 19, 2012, 02:20:30 AM
As many know I live in NY and it's always a special time when I come, though am thankfully in on biz every so often... but I find it very difficult wherever I come to watch the entire 90 minutes. I am in the seat for 80-83 mins it seems or so. Here is why:
1. I see people/friends/Fulham friends I haven't seen and need to chat. Or need to show them around.
2. Toilet, especially at halftime. Always a wait.
3. Beer at halftime, end up talking at the start of the second half with others that are late or the stewards.
4. Caught at the pub and was late in leaving, though since the herd no longer favours the Lion I have not had this problem so much.
5. Need to have a religious moment of thankfulness for being able to attend another match once again.
6. Need to have a religious moment admiring Bishop's Park.
7. Need to have a religious moment admiring Bishop's Park toilets.
8. Need to get my tix as everyone else I am with has season tickets and I have mine waiting on the gate and revert to #4 then waiting on the gate, though the queue moves quick or at least I have found this much.
9. Need to take pictures. The same ones I took last time.
10. BUT - I am usually the last to leave waaaay after the match as I need to have a religious experience at Craven Cottage even if by myself until the stewards kick me out. And I am fine with this as it makes up the 5 odd minutes I might miss along the way being able to soak in the last of my time at the ground until the next time.
Excellent. Don't spend too much time on No. 7. These things can be misinterpreted; we have enough trouble with one of our nicknames as it is.
Quote from: epsomraver on September 18, 2012, 11:57:51 AM
Does not explain late back for second half or leaving 10 minutes before the end.
Have you ever queued for food at CC? I went down to get a pie at half time at the Norwich game in the JH stand, I was 4th in line in the queue. The second half started as soon as I got upstairs! 12 minutes queueing for food with only 3 people in front of me?
Never buy food at the ground, not that affluent for that :011: joking aside, when I had a season ticket the bloke next to me would every game arrive late, go early at half time and always come back stinking of fags 10 minutes into the game in the JH stand.there is no excuse for this, week in week out.
must admit sometimes have to be self-dragged out of the bar so end up couple of minutes late but have an aisle seat and get on well with some of the older timers around me, so I don't think I disturb them too much.
Quote from: epsomraver on September 19, 2012, 09:41:51 AM
Quote from: mr-ska on September 19, 2012, 12:29:44 AM
I sit next to Admin in H1. We are surrounded by friendly people and we've struck up a good rapport with them. The thing is... they arrive 5-10 mins late at the start of the game, go out for half time on about 40 mins and arrive back about 5 mins into the 2nd half. Makes us laugh more than anything, as i said theyre a good crowd. Personally i dont like to miss a minute..
You wouldn't say that if you missed a goal or an incident while letting this "good crowd" file past you ten minutes in, the air would be black and white, ( was going to say blue but not allowed :015:)
ha ha yeah i wouldnt be too pleased, the funny thing is, for our first 2 matches this season Admin has got up and gone to the loo when we've scored!! I want to send him back and forth so we can increase our goal tally!
Quote from: mr-ska on September 19, 2012, 12:29:44 AM
I sit next to Admin in H1. We are surrounded by friendly people and we've struck up a good rapport with them. The thing is... they arrive 5-10 mins late at the start of the game, go out for half time on about 40 mins and arrive back about 5 mins into the 2nd half. Makes us laugh more than anything, as i said theyre a good crowd. Personally i dont like to miss a minute..
Are they the ones that wind me up when I sit there?
On one occaision they arrived 20 minutes late, the young lad spent the rest of the half slagging Shwartzer off saying he was shocking and finished (right before he pulled off an amazing save - cue me and loads of praise for MS), they came back 10 mins after half time and left 10 mins before the whistle.
They were only there for half the game the other time I used your seat too. Seems a bit odd to me.
Quote from: leonffc on September 19, 2012, 06:08:11 PM
Quote from: mr-ska on September 19, 2012, 12:29:44 AM
I sit next to Admin in H1. We are surrounded by friendly people and we've struck up a good rapport with them. The thing is... they arrive 5-10 mins late at the start of the game, go out for half time on about 40 mins and arrive back about 5 mins into the 2nd half. Makes us laugh more than anything, as i said theyre a good crowd. Personally i dont like to miss a minute..
Are they the ones that wind me up when I sit there?
On one occaision they arrived 20 minutes late, the young lad spent the rest of the half slagging Shwartzer off saying he was shocking and finished (right before he pulled off an amazing save - cue me and loads of praise for MS), they came back 10 mins after half time and left 10 mins before the whistle.
They were only there for half the game the other time I used your seat too. Seems a bit odd to me.
Yeah thats them.. the young guy has been quiet this year.. still coming in late, probably not drinking as much lol
Quote from: mr-ska on September 19, 2012, 02:34:07 PM
Quote from: epsomraver on September 19, 2012, 09:41:51 AM
Quote from: mr-ska on September 19, 2012, 12:29:44 AM
I sit next to Admin in H1. We are surrounded by friendly people and we've struck up a good rapport with them. The thing is... they arrive 5-10 mins late at the start of the game, go out for half time on about 40 mins and arrive back about 5 mins into the 2nd half. Makes us laugh more than anything, as i said theyre a good crowd. Personally i dont like to miss a minute..
You wouldn't say that if you missed a goal or an incident while letting this "good crowd" file past you ten minutes in, the air would be black and white, ( was going to say blue but not allowed :015:)
ha ha yeah i wouldnt be too pleased, the funny thing is, for our first 2 matches this season Admin has got up and gone to the loo when we've scored!! I want to send him back and forth so we can increase our goal tally!
A goal is scored usually when I'm in the loo, I try to work out if it's us or them by the stamping of feet above my head.
Quote from: Berserker on September 19, 2012, 06:20:09 PM
Quote from: mr-ska on September 19, 2012, 02:34:07 PM
Quote from: epsomraver on September 19, 2012, 09:41:51 AM
Quote from: mr-ska on September 19, 2012, 12:29:44 AM
I sit next to Admin in H1. We are surrounded by friendly people and we've struck up a good rapport with them. The thing is... they arrive 5-10 mins late at the start of the game, go out for half time on about 40 mins and arrive back about 5 mins into the 2nd half. Makes us laugh more than anything, as i said theyre a good crowd. Personally i dont like to miss a minute..
You wouldn't say that if you missed a goal or an incident while letting this "good crowd" file past you ten minutes in, the air would be black and white, ( was going to say blue but not allowed :015:)
ha ha yeah i wouldnt be too pleased, the funny thing is, for our first 2 matches this season Admin has got up and gone to the loo when we've scored!! I want to send him back and forth so we can increase our goal tally!
A goal is scored usually when I'm in the loo, I try to work out if it's us or them by the stamping of feet above my head.
Jezzz B you give whoman a bad name ................go before the game starts , if you want a drink bring it with you in a fanta bottle ....put the lid in you sock security
My 5 pence worth, if wanted which it probably wasnt but I'll put my waders on anyway and drop it in because I feel like it.
The people wandering in late/leaving early/standing up paid the same amount for their seat as you did. If they want to miss some of the action for what ever circumstance they can do whatever they want.
Why should the boring sods who insist on watching the whole game and sitting the whole way through it without partaking in enjoying the local facilities and having a smoke and pie take precedence?
Quote from: os5889 on September 19, 2012, 06:35:31 PM
Why should the boring sods who insist on watching the whole game and sitting the whole way through it without partaking in enjoying the local facilities and having a smoke and pie take precedence?
Because we're the good guys.
Quote from: TonyGilroy on September 19, 2012, 06:38:12 PM
Quote from: os5889 on September 19, 2012, 06:35:31 PM
Why should the boring sods who insist on watching the whole game and sitting the whole way through it without partaking in enjoying the local facilities and having a smoke and pie take precedence?
Because we're the good guys.
I'll just add I always get to the game on time and make sure Im back in my seat before the second half starts and stay till the end each week.
Just think football days out are what you make of them, different people enjoy different things. Som people might enjoy ambling in late and having a few beers and pies.
I think the club would like them more too as they are lining the club coffers, and Im sure they love the tourists who pay twice as much for a seat twice as much as they love us!
Quote from: os5889 on September 19, 2012, 06:42:03 PM
Quote from: TonyGilroy on September 19, 2012, 06:38:12 PM
Quote from: os5889 on September 19, 2012, 06:35:31 PM
Why should the boring sods who insist on watching the whole game and sitting the whole way through it without partaking in enjoying the local facilities and having a smoke and pie take precedence?
Because we're the good guys.
I'll just add I always get to the game on time and make sure Im back in my seat before the second half starts and stay till the end each week.
Just think football days out are what you make of them, different people enjoy different things. Som people might enjoy ambling in late and having a few beers and pies.
I think the club would like them more too as they are lining the club coffers, and Im sure they love the tourists who pay twice as much for a seat twice as much as they love us!
plus some supporters (two I know of actually, one's handle on this board starts with 'OS' and another rhymes with 'The Proctor') also may show up late trying to help a gimp get through Bishops Park who can't walk faster than a snail because he has to walk with a cane and is 'hopped up' on Vic and Ibu just to move. Two top chaps in my book for helping a fellow Fulham fan get to the Cottage on time and never complaining once about the pace ;)
Quote from: os5889 on September 19, 2012, 06:42:03 PM
Quote from: TonyGilroy on September 19, 2012, 06:38:12 PM
Quote from: os5889 on September 19, 2012, 06:35:31 PM
Why should the boring sods who insist on watching the whole game and sitting the whole way through it without partaking in enjoying the local facilities and having a smoke and pie take precedence?
Because we're the good guys.
Just think football days out are what you make of them, different people enjoy different things. Some people might enjoy ambling in late and having a few beers and pies.
I'm in the opposite trenches because I'm one of the few that cares about the football first and the football culture second. (That's supposed to be less patronising than it reads).
I know it's not exactly the cinema but if you're on the end of a row and have to get up 5 times a half to let someone past, you're missing the football you've paid a substantial amount to see.
The phrase "why should those who insist on watching the football take precedence" just seems odd to me.
There will always be late-comers, ever the way, for a variety of reasons.
Burt Jr. without fail always has to go to the loo on or around the 74th minute. Strange bowel habits, that son of mine...
I have never left a game early. Even when Oldham were beating us 3-0, and York 4-0, and we were playing as poorly as you can imagine (especially in those days) I would stick it out to the bitter end.
Burt Jr. has got used to that now. He always wanted to "beat the rush" but has given up trying to get me out early.
Quote from: The Rock on September 19, 2012, 02:20:30 AM
As many know I live in NY and it's always a special time when I come, though am thankfully in on biz every so often... but I find it very difficult wherever I come to watch the entire 90 minutes. I am in the seat for 80-83 mins it seems or so. Here is why:
1. I see people/friends/Fulham friends I haven't seen and need to chat. Or need to show them around.
2. Toilet, especially at halftime. Always a wait.
3. Beer at halftime, end up talking at the start of the second half with others that are late or the stewards.
4. Caught at the pub and was late in leaving, though since the herd no longer favours the Lion I have not had this problem so much.
5. Need to have a religious moment of thankfulness for being able to attend another match once again.
6. Need to have a religious moment admiring Bishop's Park.
7. Need to have a religious moment admiring Bishop's Park toilets.
8. Need to get my tix as everyone else I am with has season tickets and I have mine waiting on the gate and revert to #4 then waiting on the gate, though the queue moves quick or at least I have found this much.
9. Need to take pictures. The same ones I took last time.
10. BUT - I am usually the last to leave waaaay after the match as I need to have a religious experience at Craven Cottage even if by myself until the stewards kick me out. And I am fine with this as it makes up the 5 odd minutes I might miss along the way being able to soak in the last of my time at the ground until the next time.
Love it!
This is all well and good, but should we telling people how to support their team just because they do it in a different way. I stay to the end but am beyond jumping up and down and this does not make me or anyone else a lesser supporter.
Quote from: Peabody on September 20, 2012, 12:23:31 PM
This is all well and good, but should we telling people how to support their team just because they do it in a different way. I stay to the end but am beyond jumping up and down and this does not make me or anyone else a lesser supporter.
You see less of the game MR P and then have to ask who scored!, it's not right.
Quote from: rhyspabsolom on September 20, 2012, 04:32:53 AM
Quote from: os5889 on September 19, 2012, 06:42:03 PM
Quote from: TonyGilroy on September 19, 2012, 06:38:12 PM
Quote from: os5889 on September 19, 2012, 06:35:31 PM
Why should the boring sods who insist on watching the whole game and sitting the whole way through it without partaking in enjoying the local facilities and having a smoke and pie take precedence?
Because we're the good guys.
Just think football days out are what you make of them, different people enjoy different things. Some people might enjoy ambling in late and having a few beers and pies.
I'm in the opposite trenches because I'm one of the few that cares about the football first and the football culture second. (That's supposed to be less patronising than it reads).
I know it's not exactly the cinema but if you're on the end of a row and have to get up 5 times a half to let someone past, you're missing the football you've paid a substantial amount to see.
The phrase "why should those who insist on watching the football take precedence" just seems odd to me.
+1
Quote from: domprague on September 21, 2012, 03:31:36 PM
Quote from: rhyspabsolom on September 20, 2012, 04:32:53 AM
Quote from: os5889 on September 19, 2012, 06:42:03 PM
Quote from: TonyGilroy on September 19, 2012, 06:38:12 PM
Quote from: os5889 on September 19, 2012, 06:35:31 PM
Why should the boring sods who insist on watching the whole game and sitting the whole way through it without partaking in enjoying the local facilities and having a smoke and pie take precedence?
Because we're the good guys.
Just think football days out are what you make of them, different people enjoy different things. Some people might enjoy ambling in late and having a few beers and pies.
I'm in the opposite trenches because I'm one of the few that cares about the football first and the football culture second. (That's supposed to be less patronising than it reads).
I know it's not exactly the cinema but if you're on the end of a row and have to get up 5 times a half to let someone past, you're missing the football you've paid a substantial amount to see.
The phrase "why should those who insist on watching the football take precedence" just seems odd to me.
+1
Why?
You cant blame people for sitting in the middle of the rows. What so they have to come before you, just to keep you happy? People can do what they like, its their money spent etc..not yours. You may enjoy getting early and sitting down, others like to have a beer and mingle right up to kick off/a few min after.
The point that has been lost is that we all turn up to support and see fulham.
Who cares what people choose to do, its their right not yours. Everyone has a different routine to match days and just because it is different to yours does not make it wrong or less supportive of the team
Quote from: cottage cheese on September 21, 2012, 04:26:41 PM
Quote from: domprague on September 21, 2012, 03:31:36 PM
Quote from: rhyspabsolom on September 20, 2012, 04:32:53 AM
Quote from: os5889 on September 19, 2012, 06:42:03 PM
Quote from: TonyGilroy on September 19, 2012, 06:38:12 PM
Quote from: os5889 on September 19, 2012, 06:35:31 PM
Why should the boring sods who insist on watching the whole game and sitting the whole way through it without partaking in enjoying the local facilities and having a smoke and pie take precedence?
Because we're the good guys.
Just think football days out are what you make of them, different people enjoy different things. Some people might enjoy ambling in late and having a few beers and pies.
I'm in the opposite trenches because I'm one of the few that cares about the football first and the football culture second. (That's supposed to be less patronising than it reads).
I know it's not exactly the cinema but if you're on the end of a row and have to get up 5 times a half to let someone past, you're missing the football you've paid a substantial amount to see.
The phrase "why should those who insist on watching the football take precedence" just seems odd to me.
+1
Why?
You cant blame people for sitting in the middle of the rows. What so they have to come before you, just to keep you happy? People can do what they like, its their money spent etc..not yours. You may enjoy getting early and sitting down, others like to have a beer and mingle right up to kick off/a few min after.
The point that has been lost is that we all turn up to support and see fulham.
Who cares what people choose to do, its their right not yours. Everyone has a different routine to match days and just because it is different to yours does not make it wrong or less supportive of the team
But people whose routine includes getting up and going out several times while the match is on are a pain.
Quote from: cottage cheese on September 21, 2012, 04:26:41 PM
Quote from: domprague on September 21, 2012, 03:31:36 PM
Quote from: rhyspabsolom on September 20, 2012, 04:32:53 AM
Quote from: os5889 on September 19, 2012, 06:42:03 PM
Quote from: TonyGilroy on September 19, 2012, 06:38:12 PM
Quote from: os5889 on September 19, 2012, 06:35:31 PM
Why should the boring sods who insist on watching the whole game and sitting the whole way through it without partaking in enjoying the local facilities and having a smoke and pie take precedence?
Because we're the good guys.
Just think football days out are what you make of them, different people enjoy different things. Some people might enjoy ambling in late and having a few beers and pies.
I'm in the opposite trenches because I'm one of the few that cares about the football first and the football culture second. (That's supposed to be less patronising than it reads).
I know it's not exactly the cinema but if you're on the end of a row and have to get up 5 times a half to let someone past, you're missing the football you've paid a substantial amount to see.
The phrase "why should those who insist on watching the football take precedence" just seems odd to me.
+1
Why?
You cant blame people for sitting in the middle of the rows. What so they have to come before you, just to keep you happy? People can do what they like, its their money spent etc..not yours. You may enjoy getting early and sitting down, others like to have a beer and mingle right up to kick off/a few min after.
The point that has been lost is that we all turn up to support and see fulham.
Who cares what people choose to do, its their right not yours. Everyone has a different routine to match days and just because it is different to yours does not make it wrong or less supportive of the team
What a selfish attitude, sod every one , I will come late and make everyone stand up and miss the game THEY have paid to see and then get up and go early for half time then back late again, I'm all right mare f*** every one else, my other Fulham fans
Get there 10 minutes late after dragging ourselves out the pub. Go and get the pie, pint and fag 5 minutes before half time. Arrive 5 minutes late for 2nd half. Leave 5 minutes before the end and straight to the pub. How's that for a slice of fried gold?!
I think it's a p!s$ take when people are going for food coming back going to the toilet ect... but standing up when we're through or pushing up with momentum is fine in my honest opinion, there is disabled seats if you struggle to stand up.
