observer Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 Hi All, I wouldnt say I am a die hard fan, I like going to derby and am a keen observer since my move up the a38 (massive trip from burton). I have a little boy who I am quite keen on taking to matches when he gets to the right age but what would you all consider that to be, he is currently two so no rush, I didnt think about taking him to a friendly this pre season see how he likes it??? do you all think this would be nuts??? he isnt mardy and would probs spend most the time either watching the crowd or the amazing football!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 You are never too young, you just have to be selective where you sit to mind the language etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hucknall Ram Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 I've asked the same question, four seemed to be the right age. There no age limit at pride park but I do know no under fours are allowed to go forest matches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorksopRam Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 I'd take a trial run at a pre-season game, Villa maybe, and see how he gets on. Should be pretty chilled out. As Sergeant said, for more 'important' games, be careful where you end up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeds Ram Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 I've asked the same question, four seemed to be the right age. There no age limit at pride park but I do know no under fours are allowed to go forest matches really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Teale Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 I took my two year old to the friendly agaisnt Brum last year pre season, and then to teh Burnley match, he loved it and still talks about it all the time. I think he liked the crowd more than the football Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted June 8, 2011 Author Share Posted June 8, 2011 doesnt sound too young then, well i thought about trialling a few games if he likes it get a season ticket for the two of us, and then the games that I dont feel appropriate i can upgrade the ticket to an adult apparently (upto 4 times) where would be the best bet to sit, I dont really pay attention to much when I go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted June 8, 2011 Author Share Posted June 8, 2011 and thanks for all the replies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 take some thing for them to do if they get bored, DS etc. Just in case. Also, if they are young and not quite up to speed with what's happening, loud cheers when we score,(not often) can scare and startle a young en. There's lots of young supporters there. The North stand is the family stand I think. A friendly is a good idea. That's how I started my lad off. He takes his DS for half time etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambitious Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 As long as the little'un can pronounce buh and ooo then get him at the game for Tyson's debut, should fit right in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hucknall Ram Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 really? I believe so, thats what my brother in law said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramesses Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 I quite like the west stand – you can take a nap during the game and nobody disturbs you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 I honestly thought this was a sick peado thread. Obviously it's not. Lol! I've altered the thread title slighty. It'll save some of the regulars getting ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 I quite like the west stand – you can take a nap during the game and nobody disturbs you. I thought the stewards had barge poles to prod potentially dead cauliflower heads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archram Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 I always sit in the North Stand with my granddaughters. From there they can always see the ball, whereas sat on one of the sides they couldn't manage to follow it sometimes. Agree about the noise - a friend of mine took his 2yr old to a match ( an Everton fan, poor soul!) and he was terrified when they scored , and wouldn't go again til he was 8! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramesses Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 I thought the stewards had barge poles to prod potentially dead cauliflower heads? There’s still a few sweet spots where the barge poles can’t reach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davenportram Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 doesnt sound too young then, well i thought about trialling a few games if he likes it get a season ticket for the two of us, and then the games that I dont feel appropriate i can upgrade the ticket to an adult apparently (upto 4 times) where would be the best bet to sit, I dont really pay attention to much when I go If your planning a season ticket each don't forget you get the little 'uns free if you pay for a Rams Squad membership (used to be young Rams) which costs £25. He'll get a birthday card signed by Rammie and a couple of players, gift voucher for the shop and they run a cheap bus for some away matches with discounted bus travel and match entry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donny Ram Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 I went to my first game when I was four, I took my daughter and son when they turned four respectively. My concern is the opposite, when is someone too old, my dad's 80 and now I have to hold his hand again to steady him and he keeps getting stopped and asked for his bl88dy autograph for no reason. Still at least the commissionaire dops his cap and opens the door to let him in the posh bit whilst I take the rest of the tribe to the North Stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 I went to my first game when I was four, I took my daughter and son when they turned four respectively. My concern is the opposite, when is someone too old, my dad's 80 and now I have to hold his hand again to steady him and he keeps getting stopped and asked for his bl88dy autograph for no reason. Still at least the commissionaire dops his cap and opens the door to let him in the posh bit whilst I take the rest of the tribe to the North Stand. Thought you were explaining Robbie Savage there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Teale Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 My son does love "come on Derby" and the booing. I thought he would get bored but he didnt at all. When I took him to the friendly last summer he did a little but we sat at the front so he could have a run about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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