Agree 100%-if the energy that was directed at shouting AT palace-how much 'we hate them' was actually directed at our players then maybe that could have made a difference.just felt very 80's football last night...very 'two tribes'.wasn't it supposed to b named the ''respect'' stand...scant respect paid last night..i'd rather the louts shouted out for the club than spent there time gesticulating towards the opposition supporters
and when i say respect i mean for there own supporters around them
Were you around the E1D area? There was a chap near me kicking off at every decision, but it doesn't really matter where you go, people enjoy matches in different ways and part of a football education is learning that. It's not ideal for the kids to see, and it's important you make it clear that it's not pleasant to behave in that way. People will behave like that at football though, it's a passion filled environment, especially against Palace.
I know what you're saying, but I think you need to appreciate the fact that the East Stand is still the real world, designated Family Stand or not. It won't do your kid/s any harm at all to be around such a lout whilst they have their parents there with them. Just make sure that it's not the best way to behave and it's not a problem!
I am sorry to say that I was one of those who left 'early' last night before the second and third goals.
I did so with a heavy heart, but with a lot of common sense.
From Doncaster onwards, our family have used our season tickets to sit in the Family stand.
Both my children are young, but like any good father I am showing them the right way to grow up, and ensure they follow their local team, rather than a crew with Lancashire accents.
The point of this thread is to highlight the disgraceful behaviour of a fair few males between the ages of 25-35 who I have never seen in the family stand prior to last night's game.
Within the first minute of the game, some lout showed his education by shouting a string of abuse with such clarity!
The atmosphere was aggressive and unsavourary all evening.
Yes we cheered when CMS scored, and we were annoyed when Palace started their comeback, but in no way did I honestly expect the level of hatred and pure hostility on show in the 'Family' stand.
If this is the way the club wishes our younger fans to enjoy their football, then maybe I have been a little naive.
In all seriousness I would expect nothing else from the youngsters in the North Stand, as that is the correct place for such conduct, but in the family stand, you must be kidding?
After last night, in my opinion the whole family stand concept needs to be revisited by those in charge and quickly before it is too late.
Do you mean fans singing songs being passionate about their team and trying to get a atmosphere going if this is not your thing go home and watch the TV and that goes for all those who complain about the singing in all sections of the ground if you dont like it dont come we need supporters from all ages who are vocal and make some noise its not the theatre its a football stadium !!!!!!
,You know the deal if you have a ticket in the Family Stand - you sign up for the passion ok - but not some idiots hurling a tirade of abuse. These are the ones that should be reported. They should get tickets elsewhere - and if that is the only ticket they can get - show some respect for the regulars.
You know the deal if you have a ticket in the Family Stand - you sign up for the passion ok - but not some idiots hurling a tirade of abuse. These are the ones that should be reported. They should get tickets elsewhere - and if that is the only ticket they can get - show some respect for the regulars.
I am sorry to say that I was one of those who left 'early' last night before the second and third goals.
I did so with a heavy heart, but with a lot of common sense.
From Doncaster onwards, our family have used our season tickets to sit in the Family stand.
Both my children are young, but like any good father I am showing them the right way to grow up, and ensure they follow their local team, rather than a crew with Lancashire accents.
The point of this thread is to highlight the disgraceful behaviour of a fair few males between the ages of 25-35 who I have never seen in the family stand prior to last night's game.
Within the first minute of the game, some lout showed his education by shouting a string of abuse with such clarity!
The atmosphere was aggressive and unsavourary all evening.
Yes we cheered when CMS scored, and we were annoyed when Palace started their comeback, but in no way did I honestly expect the level of hatred and pure hostility on show in the 'Family' stand.
If this is the way the club wishes our younger fans to enjoy their football, then maybe I have been a little naive.
In all seriousness I would expect nothing else from the youngsters in the North Stand, as that is the correct place for such conduct, but in the family stand, you must be kidding?
After last night, in my opinion the whole family stand concept needs to be revisited by those in charge and quickly before it is too late.
I have to take issue with that. We were told "zero tolerance" so that is what it means. You are right that there it always going to be something other than zero tolerance on Tuesday because of the below average number of kids in the stand, but if the club says "it's OK for Palace matches", then you do get people taking liberties.I would agree for just about every other game, the family stand is for exactly that. However this was Palace, and these rules do not apply, and were never going to.
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an evening KO was too late for little Jack so it meant me going in the Family Stand on my own, however knowing full well I'd have a few beers and because I "hate" Palace I knew I'd get a bit over excited I moved seats, now i'm concerned reading this as tickets have fallen into, let's say, the wrong hands. What if 2 of them ended up in MY seat (that's what I call it) I could end up getting daggers next week if it's assumed 'i've passed that ticket on to some mates' luckily I did appear before KO just to say hello to some of the regulars so at least the two sets either side know I was there, however If I find the behavior in MY seat was unacceptable for the family stand I will be making a complaint.
Second point, swearing, (FAO EASY 10 for one) I am fully aware of the words Jack will pick up in the playground/street/off me etc, that is not the issue (my late mother was from Clydebank, they know how to swear, and so did I by the time I was 5, but most importantly I knew when NOT to swear from an early age as well) If I catch Jack using the F word when he's 8 that's one thing, if I catch him at Falmer at 8 jumping off his seat, clenching his fist,blood vessels about to burst, abusing the ref/fans/players every 12 seconds because he's seen in the Family Stand, i'm gonna have the 'ump
Jesus christ its FOOTBALL, not the bloody theatre. My dad used to take me on the old East terrace at the Goldstone and there was PLENTY of choice language all around us there, as well as the clearly audible 'foul-mouthed' songs and chanting from the North Stand. As a kid, I knew not to use the swear words as I'd get a clip round the ear.
Some people just want this game so damn sanitised, and then wonder why we sometimes struggle to get an atmosphere going. If your delicate child cannot be exposed to the HORROR of some swearing in a football ground, then either don't bring him, or plug him into a Jedward album on an iPod for the duration (which would be far more damaging in the long run in my opinion).
Obviously if there is some tool nearby unleashing a non-stop string of F's and C's for 90 minutes then have a word. But generally, I think if you take your kiddiwinks to a football match, its par for the course that they're going to hear some industrial language, regardless of where you sit.