Paris
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I lost my virginity during the Mansfield opener. The best 20 quid i've ever spent. So in answer to your question, not 'arf!
If you could, would you go back to the Withdean for one more game?
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SweatyMexican
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- Mar 31, 2013
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It was mostly crap, but it was our crap.
Definitely, 100%.
Definitely, 100%.
Dave the OAP
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I was so cold in that game...hat and thick jacket.
Yes I would definitely go back. Football was far more grass roots those days....and I miss a lot of the people in H block
Cowfold Seagull
Fan of the 17 bus
Some football still IS grass groots, it's just that it doesn't involve the Albion any more!
TomandJerry
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- Oct 1, 2013
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I'd certainly go one more time
Withdean, no - but given the chance to see one more match at the Goldstone - now that WOULD be something!
fat old seagull
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Only if I thought I'd find my car keys....bit late now though, it's probably been crushed. 
Thunder Bolt
Silly old bat
The entire Withdean period was a fairytale.
We were always underdogs, playing at an athletics track with temporary stands, absolutely skint - yet somehow, we managed to defy all odds and win 4 trophies in 12 years, making us one of the most successful teams in the country.
The place was special, the unity of the fans was amazing - home & away - we were so often the 12th man. The Withdean certainly wasn't the loudest, although it had its moments, but the vibe around the place was always positive. Mansfield, Chesterfield, Swindon, Man City... Amazing.
I wouldn't go back - but it would be amazing if we could take that vibe from Withdean and apply it at the Amex. I assumed it would be the case, it seemed to be at the Doncaster game, but sadly it isn't
It's all to do with expectations. Now fans think they are entitled in some way.
Hove Seagull
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Definitely this.
Norman Potting
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To take Youngest Potting so she could experience it - afterwards we would go to Toys R Us in the Old Shoreham Road to reflect further.
Cowfold Seagull
Fan of the 17 bus
Nooooo don't do it Norman, don't give that lot your money!
tinycowboy
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I certainly used to enjoy stamping my feet on the wooden stands in the Family Stand, if only to stop them turning into blocks of ice. It made a nice noise, and you could feel the stand shaking. It was like a throwback to olden times, like when people brought rattles along.
Return of the Rev
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my old withers
Buzzer
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- Oct 1, 2006
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What a stand it was too.
We were Block U, middle of Row S, if I recall correctly. Hove Seagull behind me and HKFC alongside.
With some little begger kicking the crap out of the back of your seat and another one blowing a small plastic hooter in your ear hole.
Happy days my arse.
And it would be raining.
I used to sit in the middle of the South Stand in front of the TV gantry and it was a pretty good view and we could have a shout and swear without any hassle from the stewards, but I moved over to the family stand because my Mrs was taking 2 of the kids on her own and I THOUGHT it would be nice sitting together, and it was a lot cheaper.
TBH I hated it there and even stopped going one season because It was so bad and the football was crap that season.
I'm nowhere near the family stand at the Amex and I'm enjoying the WSU.
Simple answer to your question about the atmosphere, no.
father_and_son
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Yes, Nostalgia.
The Legend that IS Lawro
It's 'canard' Del
If it's good enough for the mighty Gary Williams and The Legend himself......
If I could choose the game, then yes.
I look back on the Withdean years with affection.
I'd only go back for one mind you. And I'd take Paul Barber with me just so he can be reminded of what we went through and keep that to the fore as he develops the club for the future.
I look back on the Withdean years with affection.
I'd only go back for one mind you. And I'd take Paul Barber with me just so he can be reminded of what we went through and keep that to the fore as he develops the club for the future.