TheresOnlyWanChope Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 15 hours ago, Fraser_23 said: I really don’t get it. 85 mins and derby attacking to potentially gain a play off spot. All derby and they needed our support! all for what? Not being in traffic for 10 mins? Strange Why can't people do what they want? They have paid for a ticket. People's time is precious. I have a 20 minute journey home if I leave early or an hour if i don't. Having said that, I usually don't leave early and rush to the car. Sorry but sitting in traffic is a big factor for many. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuespachRam Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 There have been games where I have sat there until the final whistle and regretted not leaving at 80 minutes, there have been games when I sat there until the final whistle and regretted even going to the game at all, there have been games where I left at half time and It was a great decision, there have been games where I left at half time and missed a cracking second half....etc etc BUT the important factor is, all these scenarios (and many others) were/are my choice and whatever I do or do not do at a football match has absolutely F all to do with anyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admira Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 I generally head down to watch the end of a match on the concourse TV's for two reasons. 1. I'm at the back of the South Stand and it takes an age to get down the stairs. 2. Related to the above - I have a three hour drive home. I sometimes feel like I'm being judged by those around me as I walk down the stairs so must get 'I live 168 miles away' printed on the back of my shirt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admira Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 17 hours ago, Coconut said: ....but for some bloody reason I'm too bloody cycnical to have properly enjoyed it. All I was thinking was that, yeah it's great that we've temporarily moved into the playoffs but so what, even if we're there in a few games time we're still likely going to have beat one of the teams (Leeds/Villa) who've collectively got a 12-1 aggregate score against us from earlier matches either over 2 legs or in a one-off match, so what's the point in celebrating it? I'm afraid it was 13-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucker1884 Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 20 hours ago, BurtonRam7 said: I say it time and time again. You wouldn’t leave ten minutes before the end of a film would you? Can’t stand the sight of people streaming down the stairs when we’re still fighting. Today was absolutely glorious. I was laughing to myself about that, thinking it serves them right... Then I realised I was listening to the last 20 (+11) mins on RD, as I neared home, and hadn't even been there to see the crap bits, never mind the grand finale! Doh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andicis Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 I wish people would just support how they wanted, without judging other supporters or lecturing them on the ''right'' way to support. Sod off. Who gives you the right to speak for the fanbase? I stayed to the end, but I completely understand people leaving early, they paid their ticket, they have their choice. Every time I read a thread like this I feel disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheron85 Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 20 hours ago, BurtonRam7 said: I say it time and time again. You wouldn’t leave ten minutes before the end of a film would you? Can’t stand the sight of people streaming down the stairs when we’re still fighting. Today was absolutely glorious. I 'left' after 90+11 minutes as I needed a pee before the walk back to the car (ie, just after the second goal) However, there are loads of people around us who leave early most games - Leave 'em to it - Doesn't make any difference to me if they miss goals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal is a Ram Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Frsutates me, but equally don't care. Unless its winter, and thems that leave means there's a draft. brr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angieram Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 I don't mind people leaving early providing they get on with it and don't block my view as they dawdle down the stairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraser_23 Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 6 hours ago, Davide said: Why can't people do what they want? They have paid for a ticket. People's time is precious. I have a 20 minute journey home if I leave early or an hour if i don't. Having said that, I usually don't leave early and rush to the car. Sorry but sitting in traffic is a big factor for many. So you pay for a ticket and make the effort to get to the game but don’t stay until the final whistle?? I get the traffic part but In reality how long will you be sat in it for? Is it worth missing probably 2 of our most important goals of the season? I don’t think so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheresOnlyWanChope Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Just now, Fraser_23 said: So you pay for a ticket and make the effort to get to the game but don’t stay until the final whistle?? I get the traffic part but In reality how long will you be sat in it for? Is it worth missing probably 2 of our most important goals of the season? I don’t think so You don't know what you will miss, who knows what will happen. But traffic is a killer, makes a big difference. I just jog back to the car now and leave at or just before final whistle. Having said that, I wouldn't be leaving if there is a one goal difference or the scores are level but each to their own. People have different commitments and some need to get back / can't be stuck in endless traffic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inglorius Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Shock horror fans leave early before the end of a football match. Am sure it doesn't happen at any other clubs either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraser_23 Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 10 minutes ago, Davide said: You don't know what you will miss, who knows what will happen. But traffic is a killer, makes a big difference. I just jog back to the car now and leave at or just before final whistle. Having said that, I wouldn't be leaving if there is a one goal difference or the scores are level but each to their own. People have different commitments and some need to get back / can't be stuck in endless traffic. Yeah I don’t wait on the stairs. I always make sure I get down to bottom of stairs and watch last few seconds there, so I don’t miss any of the game. Then I just jog to dunelm and get away without any traffic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyD Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 I guess its all about what peoples’ priorities are. Some people prioritise getting home early on a saturday evening over watching their team - thats totally up to them , its their choice. Different people have different levels of desire for their team and their day out at the football, and how that ranks in their personal list of priorities. Its up to them. People who are desperate to get home within 10 minutes of leaving the ground contrast interestingly with those who are perfectly content to get home within two or three hours of the final whistle ( as we do), such is their support for the club and their love of the matchday experience - not something to just get out of the way as soon as possible and on to the next event in their busy lives. What was great about yesterday, though, was how many people were still in the ground at the final whistle to give the team and manager the reception they deserved ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owd miner Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 I leave early ta feed mi pigeons ...they ger all ratty when they ain't had their snap .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampage Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 Do not water your garden early eg 89 mins when you Know that we are not going to score. ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archied Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 On 22/04/2019 at 20:47, Mark of Ayrshire said: I’m not quite a half fan, but I like the club. Some of the fan gripes are strange though and not just in this thread Where About’s in ayrshire? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark of Ayrshire Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 1 hour ago, Archied said: Where About’s in ayrshire? Auchinleck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 On 23/04/2019 at 13:00, MuespachRam said: There have been games where I have sat there until the final whistle and regretted not leaving at 80 minutes, there have been games when I sat there until the final whistle and regretted even going to the game at all, there have been games where I left at half time and It was a great decision, there have been games where I left at half time and missed a cracking second half....etc etc BUT the important factor is, all these scenarios (and many others) were/are my choice and whatever I do or do not do at a football match has absolutely F all to do with anyone else. I think the important factor is that whatever you choose to do (as indeed is your right), that you do so whilst minimizing any disruption caused to those who want to do something different (as is THEIR right). ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewe Ram Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 On 23/04/2019 at 18:40, angieram said: I don't mind people leaving early providing they get on with it and don't block my view as they dawdle down the stairs. Exactly, so when people are saying ‘it’s nothing to do with anyone else’ it actually is when they stop you from watching what YOU have paid to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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