Haven't found anywhere worse than Bray although Pats were a clear second up to a couple of years ago. Never noticed anything in Drogheda or Sligo.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dodge
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Haven't found anywhere worse than Bray although Pats were a clear second up to a couple of years ago. Never noticed anything in Drogheda or Sligo.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dodge
Exactly. Out of all the grounds I've visited the most unpleasant experience with the opposing team's fans always stands out as Bray on every occasion. Skangers, knackers, cretins, call them as you will but there's a distinctly larger crowd of irritating little creatures at the Carlisle.Quote:
Originally Posted by pineapple stu
Worst for me is Athlone Town, by a mile. Then probably Bray, then Galway.
Can't remember how many times our coach has been bricked up in Drogheda :rolleyes:
For any Bray officials reading, I have highlighted the cause of the problem.Quote:
Originally Posted by Philly
At the Brandywell we used to allow under 14's in for free when accompanied with an adult. We cant know due to season ticket holders. Our problem is our ground. When its re-developed, we should have a family stand where a family and children should be allocated with a shope there for refreshments.
As a parent, I have to agree that bringing your kid to eLeague games can be on the expensive side. Especially if they are young as you have to take them into the seated areas as they get tired quite quickly if they have to stand.
On the topic of Bray and Bohs, I normally bring my young lad but made a point not to on Friday night as I had a good idea what it would be like.
Shels fans at their usual antics before, during and after the game in Ballybofey on Friday night. Hope they enjoyed their 'ruck' when they finally got one.
The locals don't usually show the same restraint as Harps fans so hopefully they will have learned their lesson.
Normally who we would be playing is what my decision to bring my son is based on. Any other parents like that or are you happy enough with the security arrangements at grounds? Our own, incidently is a joke at present.
Lol i bring 3 , its cheaper to go on the beer for the night :confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by Niall
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Originally Posted by Tazskool
bar the mascot all of those things are almost in place at Mons.
What are you on about?Quote:
Originally Posted by Dodge
You see you dont have to call them 'knackers' as this word has many conotations which arent really suitable. It can be perceived as upper class snobbery, all you hve to do is call them cheeky little ****s that need a proper slap to cop the fuk on. Believe me i know, bray is full of them, the pre puberty green army.Quote:
Originally Posted by pineapple stu
At the end of the day the KIDS are the main people you need to please...
I'll explain why...
Pleasing the adults you get 1 lot of gate money.. and if the parent takes a child in you are not certain of the parent being happy with a nagging kid or unhappy child...
Provide good entertainment and get the child wrapped up by the club you get the child FORCING the parent to take them to the game.. Yes do you not get the gate money from letting the U-12 into the game BUT you do get the extra sales based on food, souvies and so forth..
ALSO you get them as a fan for many years... and then you get them as hooked when they have a family..
The parents are happy with seeing good football.. yes the kids are the same but the attension span is never as long as the adults...
Its simple maths which some clubs do not understand.. not just in Ireland.. but the world...
What are you on about?! How is it "upper class snobbery" to expect to go somewhere and not have your flag ****ed on/spat on?!Quote:
Originally Posted by Da Real Rover
I'm aware of what the term "knackers" means, and I find it quite suitable, thank you. If you want to start adding in extra "connotation", that's your own look out.
Anyways, back on topic - Tazskool is right, obviously.
Knackers is to good a term for them.
now now now... thats offending the travelling community..Quote:
Originally Posted by RonnieB
lets be more specific and call them urban scumbags
You mean suburban scumbags?Quote:
Originally Posted by SligoBrewer
But I think we're being a bit harsh here. Kids left unsupervised will act the maggot like that. The problem is that the Wanderers are being used as a babysitting service on Friday nights and the stewards aren't interested in keeping the kids under control.
Didn't make it myself Friday night. Any details as to what went on? PM me if you wish. Anyhting that can be used as a stick to beat these lads into not following our club anymore would be appreciatedQuote:
Originally Posted by fbtn
Waterford have a hugh proportion of little knackers trying to **** off away fans. As do Drogheda. Other clubs have an element but its most obvious in those two venues. Clear enough for you?Quote:
Originally Posted by stann
Never noticed it in Waterford to be honest and I sit over near the away fans block in the stand.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dodge
On a separate note, thought there was a good crowd in Inchicore on Friday night - 20 yoyo very steep considering we still had to stand to see anything though. How much of the crowd was down to the Kerr effect and how long will it last?
I'd say a fair bit was down to all the Kerr/Kelleher publicity plus the club were promoting it all week. Loads of flyers sent out to surrounding areas (Clondalkin, Tallaght, Palmerstown, Crumlin etc) offering a deal for that game and the next two @ €45 (and the aforementioned family deals). I'd say it doesn't hurt to have beaten Cork 3-1 live on TV the monday beforehand either. As ever with these things, the marketing/PR can only get people to go to one or two games but a winning side (playing attractive football it has to be said) may get them coming back regularly. I have to say I thought the crowd was a good deal north of the 1,800+ official figure