Normanton End Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 For a short while I used to use National Express to get to home games. I was living about 70 miles from Derby at the time. Sometimes a Derby fan would get on the bus at the next stop. He was a bit simple. I know that would match a lot of our fans, especially some of those who post on this site, but this was in the early 1970s and the fan is probably dead now. He was in his 40s and his mother, who looked about 75, would get on the bus with him, have a word with the driver and then get off. After the bus got to Derby Bus Station around 12.00 he would make his own way to the game.I forget what his pre-match routine was, but one Saturday I got a bit worried about him. The game against Leeds had been called off late because of frost and I was worried that he would be wandering around Derby all alone in the cold until the return bus departed around 18.00. Someone must have looked after him, because he was looking happy enough when we got on the return bus. We sat together and it was the first time I'd had a good chat with him.Despite the wasted day he seemed very happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearl Ram Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 "http://www.co8.org/forum/images/smilies/icon_yikes" alt="icon_yikes"> I would feel dirty and cheap having a "football mistress" and cheating on my beloved Rams. When I was young and foolish mind, it did cross my mind to have a menage au trois with Cowdenbeath, I'd heard talk of these threesome thingy's, but I resisted the temptation and have remained true to my one footballing Mrs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 I like to go to watch other games - but I could never hand-on-heart say that any of them were 'my' teams. "There can be only one" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malagaram Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 If anybody would like a trip to see Malaga play Real Madrid/Barcelona I always have a spare bedroom,nice to have the company of a Rams fan,and maybe you could reciprocate with a bedroom for me to watch a game at the ipro.It could be a cheap weekend,only would cost a flight from East Midland and a match ticket,I will do the rest,collect you from airport etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CornwallRam Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 I like to go to watch other games - but I could never hand-on-heart say that any of them were 'my' teams. "There can be only one" So you weren't the simple bloke with the bobble hats on the bus? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaragozaram Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 I tend to have teams in the countries I have lived or visited. Funnily enough they are all mid table to second division teams at best that have all had one glory period that has not yet been repeated ( a bit like my first love of The Rams). Real Zaragoza - currently in the Segunda but won the UEFA Cup in 1995 Racing Club de Paris - the other team in Paris, won the league in the 30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Buxton FC. Naturally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLACML Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 I'm a Derby County fan not a football fan. I have very little interest in watching other teams play, and only really do when I'm with other people. I have played football all my life though so perhaps 'not a football fan' is a slight overstatement. Edit : I occasionally go to watch Livingston when I'm at home. I used to have a ST when I was much younger. I was born in Livingston though, and they are never going to compete with Derby so it's not really cheating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cisse Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Yep. Port Vale. I have been following them for 30 years. Never seen them play live but will do that some time when they got a game when I'm at Derby and the Rams ain't playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sexydadbod Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Yes barcelona. I loved watching rivaldo and figo play for barca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilsonram12 Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 I go to watch ilkeston fc when derby are away, that's as dirty as I get Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanRam Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Watch RSL on occasion, and Celtic or Dortmund,but only if Derby are not playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheltenhamRam Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Go to Cheltenham every now and again. Have played some alright stuff over the years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 So you weren't the simple bloke with the bobble hats on the bus? Haven't got a bobble hat any more, but I'm pretty simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walsall_Ram Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 I was at Wolves Boro midweek.. Wasn't right at all. Nearly stood up one point to shout at the ref for it being a corner to Middlesbrough.. Had to stop myself as it was so quiet. Also taking my daughter to Walsall P'boro in a few weeks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I am Ram Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 I have seen a few teams in europe over the years Real/Atletico Madrid/Barca/Espanyol/ Ajax/Roma/Lazio/Majorca/Valencia and have a soft spot for Atletico . I only support the Rams tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mafiabob Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 That was a nice story from the original poster.... Really enjoyed reading that. But no I only support Derby... And Mickleover Jubilee as my eldest plays for them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombo Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 I have some clubs I like, but never been to see any of them. It's a vastly different affection that I have for Derby, Derby is "my team" and the only team I could actually call myself a fan of. The others are just clubs I want to see do well, but I'm not a fan as such of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Ramage 4 EVA Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 We moved house in 1968 and I remember meeting the kids on the street when I was asked what team I supported as I didn`t have a team I just copied the biggest boy and said Man City I think they were champions then.Two years later my Dad took me to the baseball ground for the first time and I was hooked for life.But Iv`e always had a soft spot for City Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turdburgler Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Been to helluva lot of Hull City games via a friend during the 90's. Back when they were *****, although I got to see Dean Windass come through. Could see he was going to go onwards and upwards. Proper ground was Boothferry Park, naughty fans aswell. Went to a number of Kettering Town games via same friend. They were his football mistress. Merthyr away on a foggy Tuesday on a pissing down open terrace. That's one thing you miss with Derby. Proper terracing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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