[Albion] Should away fans be allowed to sit where they like at The Amex?

[DavidinSouthampton]

I was wondering, would they actually get presented the cup at an away ground, I'm not so sure they will

They haven't won it yet, and the final positions might not be known until the final whistle!.......

.....when Liverpool have won and we have thrashed Citeh!........ in my dreams. Having said that, I want Citeh to win the Premier League, but for us to thrash them as well. These two notions might not sit comfortably together.

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

Obviously there needs to be a bit of context to the question. Not in colours, not celebrating away goals and not being offensive then no problem with them. Being loud pricks then I do have a problem with them. I regularly go to non-league matches and fans manage to support their teams and not be segregated.

This. The answer is basically 'no' but I brought a Leeds fan to our game against Leeds some years ago (Casper vs Casper, if you recall). The rule was don't do anything to reveal yourself, not even a missplaced wince. He hated the experience and the next time we played he bought an away ticket via Leeds so he could sourround himself with likeminded weasels. He is, incidentally, my little brother (the bald one, not the one with the beard I still regularly bring to games).

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

That's true. An old, now sadly departed, friend of mine came from Liverpool and grew up in the 50s and 60s. He and his mum supported Everton, his dad and his brother supported Liverpool. He's stood on the Kop wearing a blue and white rosette and apart from constant banter never felt threatened. The two sets of fans grew up together and socialised together; also in those days a lot of people went to Everton one week and Liverpool the next.

This. My friend of 30 years and neighbour (with whom I will be enjoying tonights telly game, as I do several nights a week) is in his late 70s, grew up in Liverpool in the late 50s and 60s and did exactly that - Anfield one week and Goodison the next. He bleeds red. He typifies the fanatical partizan football fan who throught his life would regard shouting 'Liverpool' on a street or in a pub, let alone doing the 'hold me back' dance, as pathetic wankerdom beyond contemplation.

 

[Worried Man Blues]

Was this in the 90s, 96 or 97?

Just looked, it was the game before Donny, before Hereford, hence the interest, probably, still amazing we sold all the tickets in those days, but 0-1

 

[BN9 BHA]

Just looked, it was the game before Donny, before Hereford, hence the interest, probably, still amazing we sold all the tickets in those days, but 0-1

Thought it was that match, I was in the open terrace behind the goal ( away end ) packed solid.

 

[Commander]

If they out themselves as away fans, then it is a problem. If they don’t, then nobody will know, so it isn’t a problem. Pretty simple really.

I can’t understand why anyone would do it, anyway. For me, football is about the atmosphere and the experience, probably even more so than watching my team play. I can’t see the attraction of sitting on my hands and keeping quiet when we score- I’d rather watch it in the pub with other Albion fans or at home than watch us away from home sat in the home end.

 

[pasty]

If they out themselves as away fans, then it is a problem. If they don’t, then nobody will know, so it isn’t a problem. Pretty simple really.

I can’t understand why anyone would do it, anyway. For me, football is about the atmosphere and the experience, probably even more so than watching my team play. I can’t see the attraction of sitting on my hands and keeping quiet when we score- I’d rather watch it in the pub with other Albion fans or at home than watch us away from home sat in the home end.

This. Don't think I could ever go incognito in a home end at an away match. I know with absolute certainty that I wouldn't be able to not react and keep quiet if we scored.

 

[Bold Seagull]

If they out themselves as away fans, then it is a problem. If they don’t, then nobody will know, so it isn’t a problem. Pretty simple really.

I can’t understand why anyone would do it, anyway. For me, football is about the atmosphere and the experience, probably even more so than watching my team play. I can’t see the attraction of sitting on my hands and keeping quiet when we score- I’d rather watch it in the pub with other Albion fans or at home than watch us away from home sat in the home end.

I think the scenario, similar to what the other OP posted, was that if you say moved to Newcastle, made a few friends, had kids there that were friends, and you decided to go as a group to St James Park to watch Newcastle v Brighton. At this point you may want your kids to support their local team, which would be Newcastle, however you remain a loyal Brighton fan. Are you saying you wouldn't go?

 

[madinthehead]

AS others have said, if you behave like a guest and dont be a dick, why not.
My Dad prefers to sit with the home fans at away games , as he doesn't want to stand for 90 mins.
Last season I went to Swansea with him. We had a little bit of banter with the home fans, but also sympathised with their off the field issues, we didnt over celebrate the goals, nor rub it in when we won. All went smoothly.
But if we went into their main fan stand and acted up, over celebrated the goals, etc then I am sure we wouldnt have been treated so well.

 

[Wozza]

I think the scenario, similar to what the other OP posted, was that if you say moved to Newcastle, made a few friends, had kids there that were friends, and you decided to go as a group to St James Park to watch Newcastle v Brighton. At this point you may want your kids to support their local team, which would be Newcastle, however you remain a loyal Brighton fan. Are you saying you wouldn't go?

If Newcastle were under threat of relegation? No.

(You can't legislate for dozens of specific scenarios)

 

[rippleman]

I voted no, but I am being hypocritical. My other half was given two tickets for Old Trafford, from a work colleague, for our away game there. We didn't wear anything Brighton related and kept our mouths shut. We seemed to be surrounded by tourists in any case.
I have also been in the neutral area at Fulham, and quite enjoyed it.

But isn't that the point? If they sit down and shut up and give no indication that they are away supporters who is ever going to know?

But as with the guy who took Newcastle fans into home seats, they obviously did or said something that alerted the Brighton fans around them that they were Newcastle supporters. And then they subsequently got a load of stick. Tuff-titty.

 

[Commander]

I think the scenario, similar to what the other OP posted, was that if you say moved to Newcastle, made a few friends, had kids there that were friends, and you decided to go as a group to St James Park to watch Newcastle v Brighton. At this point you may want your kids to support their local team, which would be Newcastle, however you remain a loyal Brighton fan. Are you saying you wouldn't go?

I guess, although personally I’d still rather go in the away end.

 

[Return of the Rev]

If only Brighton fans were allowed in home sections a good few thousand of our newer sth should have not been allowed their first ticket, also the corporate areas would be unable to function to the same degree as now. Ideal world no but we are in a stake holder world and money rules.

 

[Green Cross Code Man]

If only Brighton fans were allowed in home sections a good few thousand of our newer sth should have not been allowed their first ticket, also the corporate areas would be unable to function to the same degree as now. Ideal world no but we are in a stake holder world and money rules.

Bit of a silly comment as anyone can follow more than one team. I personally can't understand the viewpoint but each to their own. If a person buys a season ticket for watching the Albion, then they are Brighton fans.

 

[Worried Man Blues]

Bit of a silly comment as anyone can follow more than one team. I personally can't understand the viewpoint but each to their own. If a person buys a season ticket for watching the Albion, then they are Brighton fans.

But that might only be for the first three matches.......

 

[Return of the Rev]

Probably in the 1901 either side of him then. In all my time since the Amex opened in the East Stand, and a few other spots for cup games, personally I've never spotted an away fan anywhere in the ground other than the away end.

Bit of a silly comment as anyone can follow more than one team. I personally can't understand the viewpoint but each to their own. If a person buys a season ticket for watching the Albion, then they are Brighton fans.

After a defeat on the park and ride that can revert to thier premiership team

 

[Icy Gull]

It’s all about respect, nothing wrong with away fans in the home end as long as they restrain themselves. Ideally they won’t let it be obvious that they are away fans. I’ve done it a few times and it’s tough not to put your head in your hands when the opposition score. Just staying in my seat whilst all around me leap up and down is probably as obvious as I get when doing it though.

Horrible experience, not sure I’ve ever seen us win when doing it either, which may have influenced that thought.