Not real fans

Entertainingfootballlover said:
I recall when the stewards used to walk around the outside of the pitch and chuck wrapped boiled sweets into the crowd from a bucket. I caught a mint humbug once. It lasted about half an hour.
I am not sure if the sweets were included in the "football budget". They were freebies much appreciated by the malnourished kids of the day. No wonder transfers in were few and far between eh! 🙂
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I hope you went and reimbursed the club for that mint humbug after getting half an hours enjoyment from it, or are you not a propper fan and just in it for yourself ?

Its your fault we didnt sign any decent players that season. 😆
 
Briggsysgonagetya said:
I hope you went and reimbursed the club for that mint humbug after getting half an hours enjoyment from it, or are you not a propper fan and just in it for yourself ?

Its your fault we didnt sign any decent players that season. 😆
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You might be right Briggsy as I probably sneaked under the turnstyle for a freebie as well! :)
 
BFC_BFC_BFC said:
Refuse to move their legs out of the way when someone needs a piss / pint, yet purposely sit themselves on a row end….

Not only will they not spend any money themselves, but they try to prevent anyone else spending…

Happy to claim their cheap season tickets, despite their bulging bank balances…
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BFC, we hate it when we stand up from our seat to let someone pass and they don't have the common courtesy to say "thanks" 😫 It's similar to the individuals who you hold a door open for and they just walk by without a comment - to which I usually say "It's alright, don't mention it" or similar!
Our daughters would never forget their manners - no matter how old they grow.
 
Brett scores for fun said:
BFC, we hate it when we stand up from our seat to let someone pass and they don't have the common courtesy to say "thanks" 😫 It's similar to the individuals who you hold a door open for and they just walk by without a comment - to which I usually say "It's alright, don't mention it" or similar!
Our daughters would never forget their manners - no matter how old they grow.
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Hmmm I can see where you are coming from, but I think the whole ‘Thank-you’ routine in that situation is probably a bit unnecessary really.

Bear in mind that any individual might have to pass numerous people and perform a kind of “Thankyou, Thankyou, Thankyou, Thankyou, Thankyou, Thankyou” manoeuvre, simply to get to the toilet.

Of course, they may have also taken you at your word, the last time you said “don’t mention it” and decided not to mention it…. Maybe in future you should say “No problem, but I would like you to continue to thank me whenever you decide to exit your seat and I happen to be preventing you from doing so, but choose to afford you the basic courtesy of allowing you to proceed past me, rather than being a tit and blocking your access” instead.
 
Brett scores for fun said:
BFC, we hate it when we stand up from our seat to let someone pass and they don't have the common courtesy to say "thanks" 😫 It's similar to the individuals who you hold a door open for and they just walk by without a comment - to which I usually say "It's alright, don't mention it" or similar!
Our daughters would never forget their manners - no matter how old they grow.
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Yes, 'don't mention it', then, when they look round, say "oh, you didn't, my fault".
 
1966_and_all_that said:
But you would say, 'excuse me' in the first place, wouldn't you...WOULDN'T YOU!
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Before I pass someone in their seat?

I’d say it if they weren’t looking… if not I’d expect them to move.

Would you stand in the street blocking people from passing you, unless they said excuse me?
 
BFC_BFC_BFC said:
Before I pass someone in their seat?

I’d say it if they weren’t looking… if not I’d expect them to move.

Would you stand in the street blocking people from passing you, unless they said excuse me?
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No, but then I'm a well-mannered person. I would still anticipate someone with 'excuse me' though. Out of respect, you know.
 
1966_and_all_that said:
No, but then I'm a well-mannered person. I would still anticipate someone with 'excuse me' though. Out of respect, you know.
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Nope… not really…

I think you’re probably getting confused with how ‘manners’ should work.

For someone to impede your movement when they can see you are trying to proceed past is Ill mannered. No ‘excuse me’ is necessary.

What you are engaging in there is the kind of cap doffing bowing and scrapey type stuff reserved for the proletariat
 
BFC_BFC_BFC said:
Nope… not really…

I think you’re probably getting confused with how ‘manners’ should work.

For someone to impede your movement when they can see you are trying to proceed past is Ill mannered. No ‘excuse me’ is necessary.

What you are engaging in there is the kind of cap doffing bowing and scrapey type stuff reserved for the proletariat
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You're surely not trying to give me lessons in manners X3? I've managed OK down the years.
 
Sad to hear about the lack of common courtesies being extended at the ground these days. When I was a toddler being shuttled to the front by guys lifting me over their heads to the front wall of the South Paddock I had been strictly instructed by Dad to say thank you to each and every person, oh,and try to not fart in their face. The last guy in the line used to drop me on the floor every time as Dad could not see him so I made sure I stamped on his foot on the way out.
These little rituals ensured harmony existed and life was pleasant. I can imagine the shock and how it must feel not being thanked for moving aside and allowing safe passage. Manners have been so important to some folk, especially to hide behind, and you do invite retribution by them which, who knows, could escalate into dirty looks on both sides ,and today even exchanges on message boards.
 
they say men can't multitask, however, Phil can singlehandedly watch all 12,000+ people at Bloomfield
 
Phil_bfc deux said:
Are they?

You know the type

Don't queue in the Concourse for beers or food preferring to bring their own sandwiches, flasks and picnics

Robbing Simon Sadler and the club of money you are ..
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Sure i see you on the concourse at half time near the smoking area Chowing down haribo and pop from your kids rucksacks 😂
 
People may view this as a wind up, but there’s also a serious underlying point being missed here….

Phil is simply mimicking many of the Uber-Fan type posts that we suffer so regularly from the pious posting club, who constantly find fault in other supporters.

So for example…

Younger Supporters

Travel regularly - Positive
Make lots of noise and Atmosphere - Positive
Spend Loads on Beer - Positive
Inspire better performances - Positive

Get a bit daft and OTT now and again - Not so positive

Older Supporters

Can only travel within a 50 mile radius due to poor bowel control - Not so positive
Sit in silence through most games - Not so positive
Spend very little - Not so positive
Get grumpy towards players - Not so positive

Are very safety conscious and well behaved - Positive


Obviously that’s just a brief summary, but it’s important to remember that none of us are perfect and there are downsides and upsides to both groups.
 
BFC_BFC_BFC said:
People may view this as a wind up, but there’s also a serious underlying point being missed here….

Phil is simply mimicking many of the Uber-Fan type posts that we suffer so regularly from the pious posting club, who constantly find fault in other supporters.

So for example…

Younger Supporters

Travel regularly - Positive
Make lots of noise and Atmosphere - Positive
Spend Loads on Beer - Positive
Inspire better performances - Positive

Get a bit daft and OTT now and again - Not so positive

Older Supporters

Can only travel within a 50 mile radius due to poor bowel control - Not so positive
Sit in silence through most games - Not so positive
Spend very little - Not so positive
Get grumpy towards players - Not so positive

Are very safety conscious and well behaved - Positive


Obviously that’s just a brief summary, but it’s important to remember that none of us are perfect and there are downsides and upsides to both groups.
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I’m wondering at what age you become old and are inflicted with the boredom bit?
 
HetzkeBlaster said:
WUM

I can't believe people are posting genuine replies - he'll be peeing his pants.
I'm actually helping him to his easiest ton of the year by writing this, doh 😄
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The serious intent of the opening poster of the current thread has elicited your response of incredulity to the number of posts. His skill and his acumen in eliciting such a wide interest should not be underestimated. A poster of ability possibly unsurpassed on here with his perspicacity and knowledge is what I detect.:)
 
BFC_BFC_BFC said:
Nope… not really…

I think you’re probably getting confused with how ‘manners’ should work.

For someone to impede your movement when they can see you are trying to proceed past is Ill mannered. No ‘excuse me’ is necessary.

What you are engaging in there is the kind of cap doffing bowing and scrapey type stuff reserved for the proletariat
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And this is why the Tories remain in power.😂😂
 
BFC_BFC_BFC said:
Phil does have a point though…. We do have quite a few who are in it more for themselves and don’t really offer much in return…
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They pay their money.....and if everyone went into the concourse it would be even more mayhem than it already is!
 
Entertainingfootballlover said:
The serious intent of the opening poster of the current thread has elicited your response of incredulity to the number of posts. His skill and his acumen in eliciting such a wide interest should not be underestimated. A poster of ability possibly unsurpassed on here with his perspicacity and knowledge is what I detect.:)
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Excellent 😆
 
BFC_BFC_BFC said:
Hmmm I can see where you are coming from, but I think the whole ‘Thank-you’ routine in that situation is probably a bit unnecessary really.

Bear in mind that any individual might have to pass numerous people and perform a kind of “Thankyou, Thankyou, Thankyou, Thankyou, Thankyou, Thankyou” manoeuvre, simply to get to the toilet.

Of course, they may have also taken you at your word, the last time you said “don’t mention it” and decided not to mention it…. Maybe in future you should say “No problem, but I would like you to continue to thank me whenever you decide to exit your seat and I happen to be preventing you from doing so, but choose to afford you the basic courtesy of allowing you to proceed past me, rather than being a tit and blocking your access” instead.
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What can also be annoying is very occasionally when people are on the way past after I've had to stand or moved my legs to one side, but they decide to stop and talk to their mate a few seats back to confirm their order or just chit-chat, yeah it's alright buddy I'll just watch the back of your coat up close for a minute instead of the game. 😡
 
FlytoKavala said:
£ 1-80 in Squirrel Chippy.
I think Phil is trying to steal my Mr Miserable crown. No chance. 🙁
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I think they're £2.20 from the pork shop or pork shop express so £1.30 added by the club seems a bit steep considering the bulk they will buy them in.
 
It’s a great return knock with Bifster keeping it ticking along when the run rate dropped a little. A return to form for the Welsh Wizard 🏏👍
 
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