Away fans at Spurs - Most were well behaved !!

[K Lo 246]

Just thought I''d post a thread to counter the other doom-mongering post. Yes, I accept that there may have been a few that were a disgrace but the other post reads as though 3000+ Norwich supporters wrecked the ground. I don''t want the behaviour of a few to dictate the percieved behaviour of most and thus perhaps put off would-be away supporters.I was there, in the lower tier, right up against the Spurs fans and there was nothing untoward whatsoever. There was friendly banter and of course, the stand-up, sit-down thing going on but overall, before the match, during and after the match from Northumberland Park station to the ground and back not a hint of trouble.I was also at the Fulham game the other week and again, felt as safe as houses with fans of both clubs at both matches mingling without an issue at all.OTBC !!

[nutty nigel 7,902]

Are wig wearers welcome on your thread?

[Bury Yellow 2]

No No No This simply won''t do K Lo. To attract attention on this board and go on an ego trip it is essential that you gave a go at our support.

It also helpful if you a member of the Health & Safety Executive. You know the sort ''if it saves just one life we must have someone walking in front of every car with a red flag''

Whatever are yew loik bor :-)

[K Lo 246]

[quote user="nutty nigel"]Are wig wearers welcome on your thread?[/quote]This isn''t "my thread" and I don''t distinguish wig-wearers from OAP from young kids. To be honest, if we were at the FA Cup final or some such, I''d probably go a bit mad a wear a yellow/green wig or whatever, doesn''t mean I''d cause havoc at the ground.IMO there may be people that read these boards that may be liking the idea of going to an away match but want to be reassured that it''s not Baghdad there and that it''s perfectly safe to take lesser-seasoned followers such as the Mrs, kids or the more elderly; I would have happily taken my old man (he''s 70) my mum (67), and my nephew (he''s 6). As it was , I was with the Mrs and she would have been the first to tell me if she felt uneasy at any point.

[Bury Yellow 2]

I should add that my old chum Bury Green took his 7 year old lad to WHL. No trouble No fears - just pure excitement for the young lad

[Brighton Yellow 0]

OP if you a referring to my post yesterday then you have completely missed the point.

I haven''t missed an away match for a few seasons now and rate our away support very highly. Most of the time I prefer an away fixture over Carrow Road as I''m not surrounded by moaning gits.

However, at WHL I witnessed one man grab another by the throat and readily swing full blooded punches at his face. This I found disgraceful. If you disagree and think this is acceptable then fine.

[nutty nigel 7,902]

But your not allowed to report or dislike what you see Brighton. You see the Bury massive know better. Nobody would dare grab Roger Red Hat or Gilbert Green by the throat. And their kids are immune from harm. Until, and I hope it never happens, they are caught up in it.

 

I think you made it clear from your posts that what you saw was an isolated incident. Rather than believing you others have tried to belittle you for what you posted. Now we have the archair arthurs and fans from the lower tier knowing best about something they know nothing about.

 

I reported my experience on that thread to throw some understanding on the situation and to point out that in the main the Stewards were helpful. Nobody has been criticising our support in general. Quite the opposite in fact.

 

 

[nutty nigel 7,902]

[quote user="K Lo"][quote user="nutty nigel"]Are wig wearers welcome on your thread?[/quote]

This isn''t "my thread" and I don''t distinguish wig-wearers from OAP from young kids. To be honest, if we were at the FA Cup final or some such, I''d probably go a bit mad a wear a yellow/green wig or whatever, doesn''t mean I''d cause havoc at the ground.

IMO there may be people that read these boards that may be liking the idea of going to an away match but want to be reassured that it''s not Baghdad there and that it''s perfectly safe to take lesser-seasoned followers such as the Mrs, kids or the more elderly; I would have happily taken my old man (he''s 70) my mum (67), and my nephew (he''s 6). As it was , I was with the Mrs and she would have been the first to tell me if she felt uneasy at any point.
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Good lad. I''m not really a wig wearer but they obviously amuse BW[;)]

 

But I think the over reaction here is your post about "it not being Baghdad" rather than Brighton''s account of what actually took place around him.

 

I am happy to go to away games and always have been. My first away trip was in 1971 and my last was yesterday. I took my son away in the 80s to places like Stamford Bridge and never felt it was "like Baghdad". But obviously back then I took precautions to make sure he''d be safe despite what he''ll tell you now about being left outside a pub with Chelsea fans! [:)]

 

It''s harder now because our away games are sold out. You get all different fans with all different needs all sat together. In front of me on Sunday was a gentleman in his 70''s who I enjoyed talking to. It was his first time at WHL since 1959. He apolgised to me for standing in front of me. I explained there was no need because I was as happy to stand as sit. My season ticket is LBarclay Block E Row W so I''m well used to it. BUT yesterday the stewards were right. There were safety issues with fans standing. In the Barclay you may have fans falling onto others in the row below without any real danger. This wouldn''t neccassarily have been the case in the upper tier yesterday.

 

I asked on the other thread but didn''t get an answer. So I''ll ask again on here. Why do fans behave differently away from home to the way they do at Carrow Road. It''s not a criticism cuz I love the atmosphere at away games. But I just wondered why it happens?

[TIL 1010 5,246]

[quote user="nutty nigel"] In front of me on Sunday was a gentleman in his 70''s who I enjoyed talking to.[/quote]

Blimey i know they encourage you to take your seat early before kick off but 24 hours is a bit strong Nutty.What time will you be setting off friday from Bayer to get to the Man City game ?[:D]

[nutty nigel 7,902]

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[quote user="nutty nigel"] In front of me on Sunday was a gentleman in his 70''s who I enjoyed talking to.[/quote]

Blimey i know they encourage you to take your seat early before kick off but 24 hours is a bit strong Nutty.What time will you be setting off friday from Bayer to get to the Man City game ?[:D]

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I typed Saturday first and corrected it to Sunday![:$]

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