Me and Dad

[Lethargic]

Nice thoughts but try to bridge the gap with your Dad outside of football I myself take my boy and look forward to the day when my dad joins us as he is another one of the lost generation and has not been to a game for year. We did all do the stadium tour so it's a start.

 

[PILTDOWN MAN]

Lovely sentiments my dad introduced me and my brov. (Driver8) to Brighton back in the 70's, lost the appetite in latter years, and died earlier this year but never forgotten.

 

[Driver8]

Lovely sentiments my dad introduced me and my brov. (Driver8) to Brighton back in the 70's, lost the appetite in latter years, and died earlier this year but never forgotten.

Second that.

 

[Muhammad - I’m hard - Bruce Lee]

OP, That is a terrific post. I'm one of the lucky Dad's who has a a son I'm really proud of.My father never took me to football in as much all he thought of was snooker,he did'nt like football therefore I was'nt going to see it...(please understand this was just after the war and he was bought up with the Victorian values that children should be seen and not heard and his leather belt ruled) I vowed that my son would have the choice of whether he wanted football or not...I must have been deluded,he loved football,albeit it was Everton/Leeds top teams at the time,I can remember he broke his wrist playing football outside the house,went to hospital,came back in plaster and wanted to play football again. (1968 ish)I took him to the Albion and he sat on my shoulders...how times change...I now sit on his!! He became an Albion fan, now lives near Northampton,has a beautiful family and I have the greatest of gifts....My son with me at the Albion at the Amex...Goldstone,Gillingham,Withdean....seen you all go...My son and I have seen you all...we are home...my Son and I.

is martin your son's name?

did i fix your front room light once?
just a stab in the dark as i don't know many people as old as you

seriously kids...respect your parents, you never know how long they'll be about for.
only wish my dad had taken the time to take me to football. twas my grandad that shared my passion...although i didnt realise it was a passion back then, just thought it was a punishment for being naughty.
but thanks grandad, hope you're watching from the upper tier in whatever stand you go to when you die.
you didnt fail me

 

[Ringmer Seagull]

Great thread. My Dad has never been that interested in football but fortunately his Dad, my grandfather , was. He worked at the Goldstone on match days and took me to my first game aged 9. It was love at first sight for me. I adored him and still do. My Dear old Dad has made up for it by being cricket mad.....have spent countless days at Sussex and watching England with him and still am. Its more than just sport, a very important part of my relationship with these two grand gentlemen.

 

[tweenster]

My Dad left when I was very young so I've never had the father/son football experience. But I've introduced my 2 sons to The Amex, one is more enthusiastic than the other, and I really enjoy match days with them. Quality time.

 

[wunt be druv]

My Dad hated me,and told me so on many occasions,I can barely look him in the eye,let alone hold a conversation with him.My one wish in life is that my son and daughter never feel the same as I do towards my parents.I cuddle them every day,tell them I love them and spend quality time sharing experiences with them,both together and individually.My childhood was spent being told to shut up and that I was an idiot,despite gaining a degree in Electrical Engineering and applied mathematics I am still looked upon as stupid.Still,I get to choose the Nursing home...

 

[Seagull on the wing]

is martin your son's name?

did i fix your front room light once?
just a stab in the dark as i don't know many people as old as you

seriously kids...respect your parents, you never know how long they'll be about for.
only wish my dad had taken the time to take me to football. twas my grandad that shared my passion...although i didnt realise it was a passion back then, just thought it was a punishment for being naughty.
but thanks grandad, hope you're watching from the upper tier in whatever stand you go to when you die.
you didnt fail me

Lol! Nobody likes a smartie pants....yes,correct on all counts...