Pavilionaire
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He's 7, and not been to a big sports arena before. Do I build it up, or keep the whole thing low key?
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My son's first proper Albion match tomorrow - any tips?
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chucky1973
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make sure he goes wee before and at half time
seagullsovergrimsby
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Does he know all the words to GOSBTS ?
shaolinpunk
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What time are you getting to the ground? If your first experience of something like this is emerging to a packed, deafening stadium in the run up to kickoff, well, that kind of thing will probably stick with him.
Personally I'd keep it low key then start to build it up from the moment you leave for the game so ideally his fever pitch coincides with, erm, seeing the pitch
Personally I'd keep it low key then start to build it up from the moment you leave for the game so ideally his fever pitch coincides with, erm, seeing the pitch
Bring a flag for FanZone... and a gameboy for the second half.
Dave the OAP
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Don't take him....you will be subjecting him to a life of unfulfilled ambition, terrible lows , the occasional high and an overriding pain of not supporting a team that win things like Manchester United.
Such is the joy of following albion for 40 years ( or it will be 40 years in two years time- it just feels like it)
Such is the joy of following albion for 40 years ( or it will be 40 years in two years time- it just feels like it)
Tooting Gull
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Tell him to get his first goalscorer bet on in good time. And watch that Sally Seagull, she's a terrible flirt.
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Return of the Rev
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clackers! clackers! The boy must have clackers
Gullflyinghigh
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Build up the stadium and what it's like inside rather than the game.
If he likes the stadium then he'll want to go back regardless, whereas if he's expecting an amazing game and it's a painful 0-0...well, he'll learn to love the team with time!
If he likes the stadium then he'll want to go back regardless, whereas if he's expecting an amazing game and it's a painful 0-0...well, he'll learn to love the team with time!
A key moment in fatherhood if you ask me. Took my son to his first game in December 2012 when he was 6. Didn't build it up but did tell him to stick close to me and, yes, have a wee before he left and at half time! Got there a bit early and had a walk around the Amex taking in the people arriving and leaving enough time to get him some food (the poor deluded sod chose a hot dog and liked it). Don't expect him to take much in though. Mine missed our goal even though it was a penalty and I spent the whole lead up to the kick saying "watch the penalty".
shaolinpunk
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You could easily be talking about a number of our potential penalty takers
Postman Pat
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Buy some earplugs or ear defenders! Took my 5 year old grandson to the Blackpool game last season. After the 3rd goal he hoped there were no more goals as the cheering "hurts his ears".
I did make sure we got there early so he wasn't worried by the crowds and so that I could show him the stadium when it was relatively empty so it didn't freak him out walking in at 2.45.
I did make sure we got there early so he wasn't worried by the crowds and so that I could show him the stadium when it was relatively empty so it didn't freak him out walking in at 2.45.
Tell him he will hear swearing, but dont tell your Mum and he shouldnt repeat it. back in the playground first day back after the summer holidays, '****ing hell Jonny, you're as useless as that Ashley Barnes C**t.'
other than that, I would suggest teaching him a couple of songs to join in with and Wait until the stadium is full and a bit of atmosphere before going to your seat, that image will stay with him forever...
other than that, I would suggest teaching him a couple of songs to join in with and Wait until the stadium is full and a bit of atmosphere before going to your seat, that image will stay with him forever...
Pavilionaire
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Some good stuff here, so thanks for that. We'll be getting to the ground about 2pm. Really looking forward to it. Bridcutt scoring would be ideal, as my son plays the Bridcutt role for his local team.
tinycowboy
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Agree that taking your seats when the crowd is mainly in place is good for a maximum impact. I'm taking two of mine to their second match tomorrow. All three of mine enjoy visiting the shop, getting food and drink and seeing Gully. It's become quite expensive. They don't like the swearing south or the rudeness towards away fans/ all and sundry on the pitch, but they get used to it.
Glawstergull
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"Don't take him....you will be subjecting him to a life of unfulfilled ambition, terrible lows , the occasional high and an overriding pain of not supporting a team that win things like Manchester United."
This 100%
But he then should grow up knowing a bit more about life and have a balanced personality with a suitable grasp of reality.
This 100%
But he then should grow up knowing a bit more about life and have a balanced personality with a suitable grasp of reality.
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I took my boy to his first game at the Withdean when he was 5. He wasn't exactly impressed but he did have fun seeing Gully and getting a bag of sweets. Didn't pay much attention to the game and I had to give him his DS in the second half because he seemed bored. Now 5 years on he comes to most games and enjoys himself every time.
I'd build it up a bit, get there a bit early and grab some sweets and get his photo taken with Gully if you're in one of the lower stands. Oh and hope for a good game!
I'd build it up a bit, get there a bit early and grab some sweets and get his photo taken with Gully if you're in one of the lower stands. Oh and hope for a good game!
Twinkle Toes
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Tell him to prepare for the worst & hope for the best. Oh, and make sure he knows that he should never attempt to commiserate with any groups of away supporters after the match if they've just seen their side roundly stuffed. 