York Canary 28 Posted April 12, 2020 I'm a sucker for nostalgia and all things the past. With that in mind I want to know the things you miss about supporting Norwich. This doesn't necessarily mean you prefer the alternative that the present has given us, for example I miss the old South Stand because of how bad it was, but I know The Jarrold Stand is a massive upgrade! List of things I miss from the past: The hard work put into finding transfer rumours when the internet was in its infancy Getting SMS updates of goals (used to subscribe to 88442, those texts would make or break my week) 1-3 month loan deals, they just don't happen anymore Roy Waller's Radio Norfolk commentary Yellow nets Biking to my local newsagents to pick up a fresh copy of The Pink'un 2 hours after the final whistle was blown Loads of others and I appreciate as a near 30 year old my nostalgia period is a relatively short one, but keen to hear yours too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pugin 601 Posted April 12, 2020 No one these days could ever understand how important the Pink 'Un and Match of the Day were on a Saturday night. I miss standing, and crowd surges, and the sheer volume of noise on closely packed terracing. I also miss the days when supporters were more empathetic with players - one of my first CR games was vs Portsmouth, who included Ken Foggo in their ranks. A large section of the Barclay singing 'Bring back my Foggo to me' to the tune of Bobby Shafto. The sheer emotion made such an impression on me. Kinder days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,531 Posted April 12, 2020 In pre-all seater stadium times, being pitchside in the ground at 2.30 on a Saturday afternoon and feeling the atmosphere build over half an hour. Whenever I go to a match, I still always get to my place half an hour before kick off and even after twenty five years since all seater staiums came in, I can't understand why people leave it till one two minutes to kick off to get to their seats. If you can't remember pre-all seater stadium times, you won't understand, but it made that last half hour before every home match special. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonyc 5,489 Posted April 12, 2020 Buying the Pinkun on the bridge just 20 minutes after the match finished. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,340 Posted April 12, 2020 With all this time on my hands I have been writing chapter 2 of my recollections from the old days. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hector Brockelbank 95 Posted April 12, 2020 2 minutes ago, ricardo said: With all this time on my hands I have been writing chapter 2 of my recollections from the old days. Looking forward to reading that👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonyc 5,489 Posted April 12, 2020 10 minutes ago, ricardo said: With all this time on my hands I have been writing chapter 2 of my recollections from the old days. You should include some passages from your match reports from last season with those amazing finishes and what it felt like. Those have lasted in my memory. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,340 Posted April 12, 2020 1 minute ago, sonyc said: You should include some passages from your match reports from last season with those amazing finishes and what it felt like. Those have lasted in my memory. I think I might have to get to chapter 99 for that😀 So far I'm only up to 1957😂 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonyc 5,489 Posted April 12, 2020 2 minutes ago, ricardo said: I think I might have to get to chapter 99 for that😀 So far I'm only up to 1957😂 Work backwards? 😉 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Angry 1,545 Posted April 12, 2020 37 minutes ago, Pugin said: No one these days could ever understand how important the Pink 'Un and Match of the Day were on a Saturday night. I miss standing, and crowd surges, and the sheer volume of noise on closely packed terracing. I also miss the days when supporters were more empathetic with players - one of my first CR games was vs Portsmouth, who included Ken Foggo in their ranks. A large section of the Barclay singing 'Bring back my Foggo to me' to the tune of Bobby Shafto. The sheer emotion made such an impression on me. Kinder days. Do you mean to the tune of ‘My bonnie lies over the ocean’? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 4,866 Posted April 12, 2020 (edited) 52 minutes ago, Pugin said: No one these days could ever understand how important the Pink 'Un and Match of the Day were on a Saturday night. I miss standing, and crowd surges, and the sheer volume of noise on closely packed terracing. I also miss the days when supporters were more empathetic with players - one of my first CR games was vs Portsmouth, who included Ken Foggo in their ranks. A large section of the Barclay singing 'Bring back my Foggo to me' to the tune of Bobby Shafto. The sheer emotion made such an impression on me. Kinder days. I'd forgotten about Kenny coming back with Pompey. Thanks for bringing that memory back. I miss walking up the steps at the back of the Barclay, the men in white coats and the blue bubble cars. Most of all I miss On The Ball City being sung properly Edited April 12, 2020 by dylanisabaddog 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonyc 5,489 Posted April 12, 2020 1 hour ago, sonyc said: Work backwards? 😉 Work back from that incredible season which was made null and void 🙂 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Fred 526 Posted April 12, 2020 A full 12 piece portion of scampi 🍤 at the Gunn club Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trevor Hockey's Beard 526 Posted April 12, 2020 Having a hope of finishing in the top six of the Premiership. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
East Rider 548 Posted April 12, 2020 (edited) Walking down King Street and seeing the ground over the river (before the flats, corner stand and perhaps even before the new River end). Use to send a tingle up my spine. The excitement of the old standing Barclay. Singing songs such as 'you're going home in a Norfolk ambulace' and you're going to get your f£9&in6 head kicked in' to all the away support whilst at the same time as a young teenager preying they don't get hold of me at full time. Those were the days! The eventual, long waited arrival of the pink un being available. Edited April 12, 2020 by East Rider 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
......and Smith must score. 1,332 Posted April 12, 2020 The pubs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,195 Posted April 12, 2020 1 hour ago, East Rider said: Walking down King Street and seeing the ground over the river (before the flats, corner stand and perhaps even before the new River end). Use to send a tingle up my spine. The excitement of the old standing Barclay. Singing songs such as 'you're going home in a Norfolk ambulace' and you're going to get your f£9&in6 head kicked in' to all the away support whilst at the same time as a young teenager preying they don't get hold of me at full time. Those were the days! The eventual, long waited arrival of the pink un being available. I can relate to that. Snowflakes and political correctness has made the modern game and matchday experience far more sterile. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Greenthumb 746 Posted April 12, 2020 3 hours ago, York Canary said: I'm a sucker for nostalgia and all things the past. With that in mind I want to know the things you miss about supporting Norwich. This doesn't necessarily mean you prefer the alternative that the present has given us, for example I miss the old South Stand because of how bad it was, but I know The Jarrold Stand is a massive upgrade! List of things I miss from the past: The hard work put into finding transfer rumours when the internet was in its infancy Getting SMS updates of goals (used to subscribe to 88442, those texts would make or break my week) 1-3 month loan deals, they just don't happen anymore Roy Waller's Radio Norfolk commentary Yellow nets Biking to my local newsagents to pick up a fresh copy of The Pink'un 2 hours after the final whistle was blown Loads of others and I appreciate as a near 30 year old my nostalgia period is a relatively short one, but keen to hear yours too. Top division stability Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CANARYKING 634 Posted April 12, 2020 I’m looking forward to walking up the steps and seeing the pitch one more time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,329 Posted April 12, 2020 Never being cold once the game starts. It can be minus 5 but as soon as the ball is kicked then I'm oblivious. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rock The Boat 1,324 Posted April 12, 2020 Miss father coming home on a Saturday evening with fish and chips and a copy of the Pinkun. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Angry 1,545 Posted April 12, 2020 The atmosphere on the terraces in the 70s/80s was pretty exciting although the undercurrent of mindless violence, racism and sexism is something that I certainly don’t miss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,340 Posted April 13, 2020 Do you remember when we had a 502 Gateway error? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted April 13, 2020 4 minutes ago, ricardo said: Do you remember when we had a 502 Gateway error? There is only one way to avoid it. Stay indoors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 4,866 Posted April 13, 2020 It doesn't smell the same any more. What was that smell in the Barclay? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoola Han Solo 448 Posted April 13, 2020 22 hours ago, Capt. Pants said: I can relate to that. Snowflakes and political correctness has made the modern game and matchday experience far more sterile. Ah yes. The disappearance of senseless violence at football matches is so disappointing 🙄 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoola Han Solo 448 Posted April 13, 2020 I miss Neyul on Radio Norfolk. “Wass gorn on in traynun?” Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 3,926 Posted April 14, 2020 18 hours ago, dylanisabaddog said: It doesn't smell the same any more. What was that smell in the Barclay? 18 hours ago, dylanisabaddog said: It doesn't smell the same any more. What was that smell in the Barclay? Body odour, urine and tobacco ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites