Special Day

[Londonwxm]

Hi all
Posted ths on our Redpassion site

Been a red now for 41 years or so and having seen great days and anticipated matches such as Anderlecht, Rotherham Arsenal (twice!) etc etc I can honestly say that this weekend is one of the most hotly anticipated games ever for me. Not because of the anticipation of us pulling off a shock and marching on (which I feel we will) but because of the affinity between the two sets of fans, I have never experienced this with any other opposing clubs before. The media do not see this as much of a game but they are missing something here, can anyone remember any match between any 2 teams that had the potential to be such a love in between the supporters Don't get me wrong I care desperately about the result but there is so much more than the result about this game................ In these times of football coming second to finance, unscrupulous owners ripping the heart out of the game, prawn sandwich fans..........this game shows the real meaning of passion, the real place that fans hold in the game. This isn't the romance of the cup, this is football coming home to where it belongs.........to the fan. ..........the romance that is football. No matt what the result this weekend football has won, the real football fan will experience winning the FA Cup at Brighton . Put it in your diary you were there the day football came home.
Maybe a glass or two too many of wine made me write this but it was Red wine not rosey wine..............

*I remember reading a record of one of your guys day at the Racecourse on fans united day he was invited onto the pitch at half time and warmly applauded by all.......I can't find the link for it but an excellent read. Anyway apologies if we sound a bit emotional about Sat but when you've been through what we have you appreciate your friends ..........after all it isn't actually just a game.

 

[Hiney]

Fans United at the Racecourse - my report

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[Bozza]

can anyone remember any match between any 2 teams that had the potential to be such a love in between the supporters

Brighton v Doncaster?

(And Brighton v Plymouth next time round)

 

[Notters]

Yep, 'fraid Brighton v Doncaster on 6th of August pips it to the post. Still very much looking forward to it though.

 

[clippedgull]

Personally I don't go for all this 'love in' malarky! I hope we beat you out of sight on Saturday, but I have respect for the hard times your club and others have had.

 

[Hillian1]

Brighton v Doncaster?

(And Brighton v Plymouth next time round)

Yep, 'fraid Brighton v Doncaster on 6th of August pips it to the post. Still very much looking forward to it though.

I do wish people would stop reminding me of this game, 14 bloody years in the making and Daughter chooses August 6th 2011 to get married.

 

[NMH]

When clubs like ours survive, it's so we can do 'business as usual'.
The very existence of this fixture - and actually every fixture we have from now on - is owing to the bridge/s crossed that held our name/s in the leagues, and every season will pull up another list of dates for ongoing games.

I'm sure this fixture will be an exciting and emotional one for all

 

[NMH]

I do wish people would stop reminding me of this game, 14 bloody years in the making and Daughter chooses August 6th 2011 to get married.

It was a real heart-in-mouth day, many a tear of pride and emotion, and an amazing sight to see all the flags waving.
But it must have been something like that for you too (sans the flags)

 

[Freddie Goodwin.]

Just remember that during the game I'm sure the usual banter/insults whatever will be flying around but, once the game is finished you'll be welcome to join us in the various home stands where the bars will be open and it's much better than joining the queue at the station.

It's not a wind up either!