Mendoza's blog - reflections on Norwich game

[The Albion Roar]

To read Brett Mendoza's new blog reflecting on his experience of the long trip to the Norwich game

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cheers

 

[Deleted User X18H]

Excellent read - Cheers Brett

 

[mona]

Mendoza deserves a medal for his loyalty. Excellent blog.

I felt saddened after the game - not angry. I just hope Poyet and the players keep working. We must be able to do better.

 

[Dave the OAP]

extremely well written and descriptive.

Makes a refreshing change.

Nice one Brettipoos

 

[xenophon]

666th game? What else did you expect?

Great stuff, thanks for sharing

 

[ATFC Seagull]

Mendoza deserves a medal for his loyalty.

If only there were others...

 

[chimneys]

If only there were others...

There are many of us, but few shout about it! (and yes I was there last night!).

Sorry Mendoza but your thread last year proclaiming the "170(?) heroes at Hartlepool" (which included yourself!), still grates. For the record a hero is someone who faces the Taliban day in, day out, or who rescues a baby from a burning house, not someone fortunate enough to have the cash/job to go on a jolly up country to see their beloved football team.

Rant over and I enjoyed the latest entry in your blog.

 

[Mendoza]

Mendoza deserves a medal for his loyalty. Excellent blog.

I'm not the only mug, I go with the same people. You were there too don't forget.

If only there were others...

Agree with you, though I wrote the blog, it's not really about me me me. Just what I saw and praising the others that went too

There are many of us, but few shout about it! (and yes I was there last night!).

Sorry Mendoza but your thread last year proclaiming the "170(?) heroes at Hartlepool" (which included yourself!), still grates. For the record a hero is someone who faces the Taliban day in, day out, or who rescues a baby from a burning house, not someone fortunate enough to have the cash/job to go on a jolly up country to see their beloved football team.

Rant over and I enjoyed the latest entry in your blog.

That thread was in jest, talking about how ridiculous it was going to such a rubbish game miles from home. I agree with aboutheroes, just that thread cMe across the wrong way



Oh and to everyone else, thanks for the kind feedback

 

[Safeway]

Sorry Mendoza but your thread last year proclaiming the "170(?) heroes at Hartlepool" (which included yourself!), still grates. For the record a hero is someone who faces the Taliban day in, day out, or who rescues a baby from a burning house, not someone fortunate enough to have the cash/job to go on a jolly up country to see their beloved football team.

Think you're being a little harsh. I'm pretty sure wasn't Mendoza wasn't actually comparing football fans to soldiers or firemen.

Are you saying you've never described Peter Ward or Bobby Zamora as a legend?

 

[Andrew]

That was a great read i look forward to the next one brett

 

[chimneys]

Think you're being a little harsh. I'm pretty sure wasn't Mendoza wasn't actually comparing football fans to soldiers or firemen.

Are you saying you've never described Peter Ward or Bobby Zamora as a legend?

You are probably right on the harsh bit.

The difference is it was Mendoza insinuating himself a hero, whereas I doubt Bobby or PW do call themselves legends (least not in public but maybe in front of the mirror!).

Anyhow, Mendoza has explained himself so lets move on!

 

[Wilko]

Great read apart from the word COUCH. Did you have to go on the sidewalk, past the trash cans and the shopping mall to get to the soccer Brettles?

 

[Freddie Goodwin.]

Glad you enjoyed it, good to have you along for the ride.

PS, has anyone found my Yorkie bar at Bitchhanger?

 

[Brighton Breezy]

Mendoza deserves a medal for his loyalty.

I love Brett, don't get me wrong, but it miffs me off when people say stuff like that.

 

[SB005]

Really great blog there!! You're right I don't know why so many do it but we still keep going!!! I look forward to the next blog, talking of a big win at the weekend and hopefully a big draw in the third round!!!

 

[Brighton Breezy]

A little bit less self-indulgent and it would be a good read.

 

[Mendoza]

I love Brett, don't get me wrong, but it miffs me off when people say stuff like that.

Love you to Richie, I didnt ask him to write that, I dont know why he did that. I have never said Im the only one that goes to games, I love being part of the atmosphere that makes an away crowd. Hence I write about it.

A little bit less self-indulgent and it would be a good read.

I was told by the blog expert, Sir Tim of Hove Born and Bred fame, that blogs are about your personal experiences, so thats what I did. If its wrong, then I will change the style.

 

[Brighton Breezy]

Blogs are what you want them to be mate, I just think you maybe leave yourself open to some of the spoons on here to bring up the 'hero' shananigans.

Good read though fella.

 

[Cheeky Monkey]

Fantastic penmanship Brett, Andy Naylor watch out.

 

[Deleted User X18H]

Love you to Richie, I didnt ask him to write that, I dont know why he did that. I have never said Im the only one that goes to games, I love being part of the atmosphere that makes an away crowd. Hence I write about it.



I was told by the blog expert, Sir Tim of Hove Born and Bred fame, that blogs are about your personal experiences, so thats what I did. If its wrong, then I will change the style.

Indeed it is pointless to pen a secondary or belated match report. Naylor, Talbot or Cantor will have already done this thrice over. A blog is very much a personal account, drawing the reader in to share what you have experienced following the Albion.