Sligo 2-1 Bohs... Unbelievable

[First]

You may have deleted the above now but be a man and apologise to me as I said no such thing. Read before you post stupid things!

Sorry about the confusion , I mistakenly addressed my initial response to Sligoman instead of Rogue Trader , however everything else I stand by.

MyTown

please accept my apologies for this and thanks for understanding the underlying message.

[sligoman]

Sorry about the confusion , I mistakenly addressed my initial response to Sligoman instead of Rogue Trader , however everything else I stand by.

MyTown

please accept my apologies for this and thanks for understanding the underlying message.You've already apologised for a simple mistake, you don't need to make excuses for MyTown. It's him who should apologise to me for calling me a "true disciple of the event controller" after accusing me of something I didn't say.

[Redzer]

Something tells me Siempre Red is back:eek:

[avvenalaf]

I have been going to The Temple of Doom, like Harry Moore, for more years than I care to remember. I think most people would certify me as being a reasonably well adjusted, calm human being. However, First, I have to advise you that when a team managed by Sean Connors or Shamrock Rovers are playing in The Showgrounds, not alone would I prefer that you not have a child in my vicinity but it would probably be best not to come nearer than Carraroe. That's just the way it is, that's just the way I am. Normal service is resumed in the hours after the game.
Now, the solution seems to be quite simple. The turnstile end section of the new stand should be reserved for families/children. It is nearest the take away and nearest the toilets. Watford used to have (and probably still do) a family section where the rule was 'no adults admitted unless accompanied by a child'. It is no accident that Watford are the most family/community orientated club in England and worth taking a look at for initiatives like that. As an aside we could put our senior steward in charge of that section - he'd hardly start batin' childer!.
Any new supporter of the Rovers is most welcome but be warned, Sligo Rovers is not a football club - it is a disease and, thus far, no cure has been found for it. I look forward to meeting you at some match in the future. You'll recognise me from the Bohs match. I was the one who turned to my friend when Faz scored and said 'my dear fellow, what a pleasant conclusion to an exhilirating evening's entertainment' (or words to that effect).

[MyTown]

You may have deleted the above now but be a man and apologise to me as I said no such thing. Read before you post stupid things


You've already apologised for a simple mistake, you don't need to make excuses for MyTown. It's him who should apologise to me for calling me a "true disciple of the event controller" after accusing me of something I didn't say.

Sligoman:

I apologise for misrepresenting something you didn't post. It was very wrong and I'd hate if it happened to me.

I'm sure you will have noted that my original post was at 12.00 and my edit at 12.02. I corrected it the second I became aware of it. Also, my post was accurate based on what had been posted by First for which he has corrected the record.

The traffic on the thread seemed to be all one way and I wanted to send a bit of support to a parent and football supporter who didn't seem to be welcome at the ground of his chosen team. Ultras or nobody seemed to be the tone.

Thankfully, you seem to have shown him more understanding for his mistake than you seem to be prepared to extend to me for mine, eventhough it was obvious I did not deliberately attack you, but replied to what, as far as I knew was a legitimate post.

I'd have been happy to conduct all this by PM, but you wanted your pound of flesh so I hope this obliges.

[Guts&Glory]

As I was with a local who is an avid follower of SR I went where he suggested. In the second half we moved to the other end but I have to say it didn't make any difference. And whether you realise it or not you have reiterate my whole point by your response "Well been down the end of the red stand was a bad place to go with a child.":confused:

First

Lets consider a few points for a reality check :

I have heard worse language at under 10's footie training than that used at the weekend thats coaching in Sligo, Dublin, Donegal, the U.S. and England over the years.

GAA games - where kids are also in attendance in good numbers, sure the fans all applaud every action by officals and players dont they hence the joyful fights and riots at games at any level from U-16 to senior hurling - e.g. Cork game fight carried out in front of kids doing a guard of honour.

If you watch any premiership or GAA game on TV of a weekend you can hear expletive ridddled songs football or comments GAA being transmitted as well as seeing the players use expletives.

TV's banned in your house then?? Presume not, plenty of language and situation TV transmitted not suitable for a young child e.g. Domestic Abuse, Alcoholism, Marital Affairs etc and thats Eastenders alone!!

As for the Refferee and Linesman decisions regular attenders of the Showgrounds over the years (30 years in my case) would give you a list as long as our arm of poor poor decisions given against Rovers over the years in favour of Dublin clubs.

The penalty, for which no Bohs players appealed for and Faz given offside late in the second half, where he ran from behind two central defenders are cases in point.

The linesman was particularly bad and even the Bohs fans I chatted to after the game said they couldnt understand some of the calls for offside - as well as the penalty.

REGULAR attendance at games will help you realise what Rovers fans have to put up with to that end when playing Dublin clubs.

As for originality shall we sing our songs in Irish to please you? That must be one of the most bizarre comments/accusations ever on the forum.

My point ?

Either you are taking the Michael (especially given your helicopter comment) or havent a clue what football means to those that come from a strong football background.

Try telling Clare hurling or Kerry football fans its only a game.

Good Luck.

[Guts&Glory]

People in glass houses. We were causing no trouble whatsoever. Your head of security came all the way accross the pitch, giving us the fingers then physically threatened some of our fans throwing his fist about. I heard from a couple of your lads after the game that this same guy thumped a Galway fan before, so its you who needs to get your house in order, this is the most unproffessional security operation I have ever witnessed. We are making an official complaint against your man Oliver and there were plenty of witnesses.

As for the game, fair play you deserved it.

Dont forget the assualt on our fans at Dalymount by your stewards so ironically calling themselves BEST (Bohemians Event Security Team) earlier in the season.

Garda reports were made and the culprits soon ran to hide.

The tearing down of the fence and abuse of Coleman including attempts to come on to the pitch were there for all to see. Check your clubs full match video for evidence it should be there.

Oh and to finish it all off the lovely Bohs lads knocked on every door down Churc Hill, getting old people out to their door at 9.40pm at night- they must be so proud.

[Sligobhoy]

FIRST you must be on the wind-up here. Football is a game of passion and opionion - often these opinions are expressed forcibly and with colourful language. To expect otherwise is naive in the extreme. Families and children are of course to be encouraged to attend games but there is always going to be a level of industrial language. For you to expect such a sanitised atmosphere indicates a limited knowledge of football grounds and crowds worldwide.

[Shedzer]

I had to log on and reply to possibililly the worst post i have ever read on these forums by FIRST.

What a load of bolox.

I can tell the kind of sportsperson you are just from them posts, you are the "prawn sandwich" eater that brings the kids (nothing wrong there) on a day out to a game(which is fueled by passion of fans) and then have the cheek to give out when your child is subjected to grown men shouting and maybe god forbid cursing but are well behaved before the first whistle and after the 90th minute whistle...

The naivity of your post borderlines being blatently ignorant.... Do you believe that i todays modern society that you can raise a child with a blindfold on? Do you think that she will go through school without hearing these words? Dont make me laugh...

Anyone going to that game knew what was at stake and were prepared for a night of emotions running high, tempers flairing and expected the unexpected. Men, woman and children were shouting, i witnessed it first hand, all in love of the game...EVERYONE knew what was at stake, if you cant understand that of have a problem with it well i would suggest Ocean FM coverage as a source that could quench your appetite for the game.

Or theres always a playground for children if you cannot bere your child view such disgracely scenes
;)

[First]

As Sligo , as represented by the most posters on here ,seem to have the collective attitude that its Ultras or no one , then I will take myself off to some other ground to get my football fix. Good luck with the future as I fear it maybe a bleak one. Thank you all for the oppurtunity to understand what is the driving factor behind Sligo and maybe I will see ye at a more suitable game to attend in the future.:rolleyes:

MyTown
Whats it like in Galway these days?:)

[roversforever]

As Sligo , as represented by the most posters on here ,seem to have the collective attitude that its Ultras or no one , then I will take myself off to some other ground to get my football fix. Good luck with the future as I fear it maybe a bleak one. Thank you all for the oppurtunity to understand what is the driving factor behind Sligo and maybe I will see ye at a more suitable game to attend in the future.:rolleyes:

MyTown
Whats it like in Galway these days?:)

Fine take yourself to galway...not much of a fan are you,if you can just swap teams like that?if you're going on with the same sh!te down there they won't make you welcome either.ultras or nothing???what the fcuk are you on about??we have absolutely no problem with you or your children going to watch the game but we're not going to stop singing just to keep you happy!who do you think you are???ultras....like we're some sort of hooligan group or something!!!just shows how much you really know about us.the singing group are as nice a bunch of people as you will meet but we care about our team and are passionate during a game.could it be that you think you are above us???looking down on us because you have a helicopter and all the rest of it??i for one have no time for people like that.maybe you have money but you can't buy the silence of football supporters so if you don't like it get your little helicopter and fly off to another ground, where you will get the same reception.nobody likes sunshiners but we can put up with their once a year visit.what we can't put up with is sunshiners cooming in, getting on their high horse and having a go at the people who follow the team week in, week out.are you taking the p!ss or are you actually being serious?

[MyTown]

MyTown
Whats it like in Galway these days?:)

Well First you’re plainly not welcome in Sligo end of story.

99% of the posts on this thread just don’t believe you have a valid point of view.

And that’s fair enough.

The lads all see themselves as loyal Sligo Rovers supporters and are keen to show that in any way they can and good luck to them.

I don’t agree with the aggression and the total lack of tolerance for another point of view. Its as if there is just one opinion that can be tolerated when it comes to what constitutes undying loyalty to the cause.

But the one point that I have to accept is that you cannot protect a child from the words / actions of another in a public arena. It’s just not possible. I do what I can to minimise it, but you can never just blot it out.

The hammering you’ve taken here is clear evidence that you and your daughter just don’t fit into Sligo Rovers supporters plans. Their Chairman is crying out for new support – but you don’t qualify. So your best option is to take the hint.

You posted last week about your plans to go to the Bohs game, and while some posters yesterday suggested you’d be better off choosing another fixture, nobody offered that very reasonable advice before the Bohs game.


A final point for Sligoman:

You challenged me to apologise for my mistake from yesterday – a mistake I corrected immediately, and one which the majority of posters wouldn’t have been drawn to, but for you highlighting it in the first place because it was edited within two minutes.

I posted the apology as soon as I saw your DEMAND and at least some of your fellow supporters enjoyed my apparent humiliation, because I was prepared to admit my mistake.

It seems I’ll be waiting for my apology to be acknowledged.

Who’s “man enough” now?

[First]

An exclusive picture of First arriving at the game on saturday night !

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Batcopter.jpg

Sorry to see you go First but some other town or city needs you and we would hate to stand in your way, bye bye


:D:D:D

[sligoman]

A final point for Sligoman:

You challenged me to apologise for my mistake from yesterday – a mistake I corrected immediately, and one which the majority of posters wouldn’t have been drawn to, but for you highlighting it in the first place because it was edited within two minutes.

I posted the apology as soon as I saw your DEMAND and at least some of your fellow supporters enjoyed my apparent humiliation, because I was prepared to admit my mistake.

It seems I’ll be waiting for my apology to be acknowledged.

Who’s “man enough” now?Apologies don't need to be acknowledged, I saw you apologise and I'm happy with that:p.