[Albion] Reading away

[swindonseagull]

Fair play. I could barely muster the enthusiasm to go there for a real game, let alone yomping all the way up to Berkshire for a meaningless game in an empty crummy soulless bowl next to the M4.

Each to their own though.

Last time I looked no one was forcing you to go.
I live 30 minutes drive away and am taking my grandson for the extortionate price of £5

For him at 9 years old it’s an afternoon out.

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

Some Brighton fans have been no different at away games on occasion.

Indeed, every club have their hooligan element. The Albion are no different. I know we like to look upon ourselves as saintly, but not all of us are.

 

[chaileyjem]

Training exercise no thanks.

Who says it’s not ? Someone points this out on NSC every year . We know.
They are what they are. Training exercises, chance to see new signings, loanees, or Albion playing at different grounds and in the pre first game Amex workout - how Potter will probably set up for Man U (A) . That’s why they are cheaper or streamed for free.
Occasionally you get quite the game. Chelsea in 2012 - but normally not.
But they’re not compulsory - and the smaller crowds show that fans can work it out.

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

Who says it’s not ? Someone points this out on NSC every year . We know.
They are what they are. Training exercises, chance to see new signings, loanees, or Albion playing at different grounds and in the pre first game Amex workout - how Potter will probably set up for Man U (A) . That’s why they are cheaper or streamed for free.
Occasionally you get quite the game. Chelsea in 2012 - but normally not.
But they’re not compulsory - and the smaller crowds show that fans can work it out.

I think all the poster meant was, that there is no point going to watch a game, which maybe isn't very competitive, and where the result was meaningless.

I think there are a fair few who have that opinion.

 

[chaileyjem]

I think all the poster meant was, that there is no point going to watch a game, which maybe isn't very competitive, and where the result was meaningless.

I think there are a fair few who have that opinion.

Ha! I’m not disagreeing. (For some). It’s the necessity to repeatedly point it out.

 

[ozzygull]

Bought a couple of tickets, not really much effort to get to the game for me. (For once).

 

[Peacehaven Wild Kids]

Me and the boy are in. Relatively cheap day out, a new ground, a bit of football and a KFC for him. A day out with the boy and a few beers for me. A sunny day would be a bonus.

 

[Vaughan Storm]

I'm going but if we have sold 1k+ then that's fairly impressive I think for a pre season game

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

Indeed, every club have their hooligan element. The Albion are no different. I know we like to look upon ourselves as saintly, but not all of us are.

“We’re Reading, we’re Reading we’re Reading, we’ll kick your ****ing head in”


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[Giraffe]

I’ve been to a lot of friendlies over the years but I’m finally of an age where I realise what a total waste of time and money they are. Maybe it’s partly because it’s Reading but i have zero enthusiasm for this.

 

[HalfaSeatOn]

Once I start going to the footy, it feels like the golf season is over. For that reason, I’m out of PSF.

 

[One Teddy Maybank]

Anyone received tickets as yet?

 

[Stat Brother]

Having managed to roll over a Portuguese pub team, at least the pressure I'd off for this one.

 

[Rogero]

Are tthere any tickets available?

 

[One Teddy Maybank]

Are tthere any tickets available?

Looks like some on sale on website still.

 

[Beach Hut]

About the most sterile set of fans in the UK - plastic engineered fans

 

[Sir-Len]

Anyone received tickets as yet?

Yes, over a week ago

 

[Me and my Monkey]

Anyone received tickets as yet?

Not received ours yet.

 

[Alan Cundle]

Not received ours either

 

[Sarisbury Seagull]

No not received ours yet.

Really looking forward to this. Excited to watch Encisco in the flesh and a bit more of Sarmiento hopefully.