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But I have. My first experience of Anfield was during our first top-tier period. I was about 12-13 at the time but I remember it well.
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But I have. My first experience of Anfield was during our first top-tier period. I was about 12-13 at the time but I remember it well.
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Good point.
Pogue Mahone
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- Apr 30, 2011
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Yes, but he was responding to [MENTION=1721]Mr Putdown[/MENTION] who is a Palace fan.
Nixonator
Well-known member
Utter *****, loathe them just the same.
Mr Putdown
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We played them up at Anfield six times during the 70’s.
That was quite enough to form a strong opinion I promise you.
We played them up at Anfield six times during the 70’s.
That was quite enough to form a strong opinion I promise you.
Which team do you support then as it can't be the Albion!
Read up a couple of posts, that's just been covered
That answers my question then. Should have scrolled down further!
I hate Mancs.
My sister became one in 1974. She calls me a Shriking Southern Mardarse and she you used to send me texts for my brother in law when Utd beat us even though he has never been to Old Traffic since The early 70’s ( you know it..........what he’s had back recently)
Scousers think they are all funny.......... f..ucking name me one.........about as funny as a burning orphanage.
My sister became one in 1974. She calls me a Shriking Southern Mardarse and she you used to send me texts for my brother in law when Utd beat us even though he has never been to Old Traffic since The early 70’s ( you know it..........what he’s had back recently)
Scousers think they are all funny.......... f..ucking name me one.........about as funny as a burning orphanage.
BN41Albion
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- Oct 1, 2017
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Jesus that's cringeworthy
Weststander
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Same here, no bother whatsoever.
In that same era, trips to Smellhurst, Fratton etc were vile. No hard nuts, but large groups of cowards on both sides.
Gazwag
5 millionth post poster
IMO grassroots football is where it is today because of Fergie with all of the disgusting attitudes of players/parents threatening the referees. Fathers and coaches today grew up watching the likes of Roy Keane in the face of refs for 90 minutes and because it proved successful they cannot see issues with it.
Knocky's Nose
Mon nez est retiré.
I've never tried on here for one moment to disguise the fact I'm a JCL.
Always loved football and played to a low but successful standard as a schoolkid in Bradford. Used to go and watch Bradford City in the old 4th now and again. Parents divorced when I was 12, Mum left and went to Blackpool, Oldham and Salford for short periods, then settled in Knutsford. Step-dad and his family all mad Man Utd fans, as was everyone else I knew up there, so I got invited to quite a lot of games. Friend played for them at the time, so I also used to get to meet the players when they were out socialising.
Moved down to Eastbourne in '89 (still went back up North every week to see family). Got married in '94 and my first wife's family were all Brighton fans, so I was exposed to 'Seagull Chat' aplenty. Even after I split with my first wife I remained friends with the blokes in her family, so got to know plenty about the Albion. Never went to any games, though. I was branded the 'Man Utd' fan because of my connections, and I suppose I was. Never bought the kit, or any 'Merch' - but always wanted them to win given a choice. Got a bit bored with everyone in my families sense of entitlement and expectations when it came to Man Utd, which I why I commented on another thread about Man City fans probably feeling the same.
So, (and I'm sure many people do this) I always used to look for the Bradford City, Brighton and Man Utd scores first - then the rest.
5 years ago, the owner of the business next to mine invited me to an Albion game, along with my Son. He's a 1901 member with 4 seats in the West... I accepted as I love to watch live football. Although the standard was a bit 'hoof and run' compared to the PL, I was taken aback by the Amex as a ground - and just how extremely well run the club was. I'm afraid I don't buy into the corporate side with the sit-down meals and so on, but even that was done to the same standards (and better) than when I'd been to Old Trafford on the corporates.
I mentioned I'd love to come along again if he had any last minute cancellations, and would happily pay for the tickets. The ground wasn't always full, but the North were a noisy bunch and the support was genuine - the place started to properly grow on me.
So, when I had the chance to buy ST's for myself and my Son - I did. I never quite expected to be watching Brighton in the PL quite as quickly as it happened, but that was a bonus. I loved the attacking football we played in the Championship - it was electric at times, and I always used to read NSC as a 'guest'.
Naturally the more hours you spend supporting a club, learning, getting to know the the history and what the club has been through - the more you come to appreciate. I'm afraid I don't give a shit about some has-been taking some shrapnel out of his pocket and throwing it to the floor. I was a small child living in Bradford at the time! I do appreciate the rivalry some people feel, though - and all bar a couple of the Palace supporters I know are, frankly, a bit twattish. Same with Millwall, Middlesbrough, Leeds and Sheffield Wednesday fans. Why them, I don't know - but they all seem to follow a set pattern!
Anyway... what struck me about BHAFC is the way it's run - from the bottom to the top. It's classy, genuine, thorough - and has great standards. I love the fact there's not one Albion player I think is a genuine idiot, the Manager is a fantastic person, the owner is a decent and humble multi-millionaire (rare breed), and everyone associated with the club is proud to be so. The feeling I get when I think of Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club, put simply, makes me smile. I love Sussex, it's my home - and I'm proud for Sussex that they have the Albion.
So, that's me. A Championship JCL. I'd renew my Season Ticket if we were in League 2 - I don't care, really. I love the 'seat of your pants' feeling you get watching us, not knowing if we'll be sublime or shite. It's what football is all about.
Lambast me if you will. I have no real right to be on here amongst battle-hardened, age-old Brighton fans - but you're a bloody good bunch and I'm chuffed to be on here.
I don't really get it though, I've only seen these banners recently, I've been watching football for many years and haven't seen or heard this mentioned before.
Thunder Bolt
Silly old bat
A lot of reds in Liverpool are of Irish descent, therefore Catholic.
Evertonians tend to be Protestant.
As a kid I remember Liverpool winning 4 European titles between 1977- 1984 with Forest twice and Aston Villa winning once, which was a golden age of English dominance in Europe. Most players at the time were British as well. Not sure why the national team were awful in that time really.
Mackenzie
Old Brightonian
Pah!
Im a Brighton fan, I couldn’t give a monkeys about any other team. Liverpool, Manchester(s) and all the rest mean nothing to me.
Im a Brighton fan, I couldn’t give a monkeys about any other team. Liverpool, Manchester(s) and all the rest mean nothing to me.
rogersix
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- Jan 18, 2014
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i know a grown up MU fan that paid for the OT tour, just, so when he's asked,
have you been?
oh yeah,
to a live game i mean?
suitably red face in pub! ffs
