[Albion] Took my nephew to his 1st game last Sunday

[HangletonGull]

Took my nephew to the forest game, 10 mins to go in the game asks me where the club shop is as wants a shirt, then walking round says what the chances of getting a season ticket next season and wants to come to the villa game (considering his dad is a Chelsea fan) feel quite proud of myself after 1 vist gets a shirt and wants to come to home games now, another supporter to add

 

[Goldstone1976]

Welcome to hell, neighbour. UTA

 

[Guinness Boy]

Get ‘em while they’re young!

My boy was 4 when he did his first game, a 0-0 against Woking in the Cup at Withdean. Fortunately he got bored, we left at half time and he can’t remember it.

But one trip to the Amex seemed to make him a fan for life. We’ve gone full circle now, from he trying to convince Mrs GB that is going was a good idea, so I didn’t miss a game, to him being disappointed at missing any game at all.

As I get older it really does warm my soul to see youngsters who love the club even more than I do.

 

[Clive Walker]

Sounds like an early leaver. Ideal start.

 

[HCxUK]

Did he have an opinion on how bad the atmosphere was or how empty the north stand was?

 

[HangletonGull]

Sounds like an early leaver. Ideal start.

Nop stayed till the end only asked about the shop with 10 mins to go

 

[HangletonGull]

Did he have an opinion on how bad the atmosphere was or how empty the north stand was?

No he just loved the day

 

[Clive Walker]

Nop stayed till the end only asked about the shop with 10 mins to go

He won’t fit in then

 

[HangletonGull]

Get ‘em while they’re young!

My boy was 4 when he did his first game, a 0-0 against Woking in the Cup at Withdean. Fortunately he got bored, we left at half time and he can’t remember it.

But one trip to the Amex seemed to make him a fan for life. We’ve gone full circle now, from he trying to convince Mrs GB that is going was a good idea, so I didn’t miss a game, to him being disappointed at missing any game at all.

As I get older it really does warm my soul to see youngsters who love the club even more than I do.

Yeah he’s 9 it’s actually mrs gulls nephew but call him my nephew, I was worried in taking him as he does have severe adhd (I know but I will give him this one he does have it ) so was worried how long he would last only stoped watching to get a burger before the half time ques, no talking just sat there transfixed by the game , will get him a membership next season, so that’s me the mrs our daughter and now nephew going to games next season, and with the shirt couldn’t wait to show it off, even said while waiting for the bus back to esc when he’s 18 he’s getting a Brighton tattoo

 

[lawros left foot]

My 4 year old Grandson attended his 3rd Albion game on Sunday.

He loves going, but does get a bit bored. Wanted to know why there wasn’t more goals.

Chip off the old block.

 

[ConfusedGloryHunter]

Great, a thread full of JCLs. Where were they when we were shit?

 

[hans kraay fan club]

Great, a thread full of JCLs. Where were they when we were shit?

Innit!

The proper deicated one’s chose really shit first games to show their commitment. My older lad chose the 5-1 home shambles that saw off Mark McGhee as his first game to attend. His first ‘favourite player’ was Doug Loft!

 

[WATFORD zero]

Took my nephew to the forest game, 10 mins to go in the game asks me where the club shop is as wants a shirt, then walking round says what the chances of getting a season ticket next season and wants to come to the villa game (considering his dad is a Chelsea fan) feel quite proud of myself after 1 vist gets a shirt and wants to come to home games now, another supporter to add

He'll thank you








eventually

 

[el punal]

Took my nephew to the forest game, 10 mins to go in the game asks me where the club shop is as wants a shirt, then walking round says what the chances of getting a season ticket next season and wants to come to the villa game (considering his dad is a Chelsea fan) feel quite proud of myself after 1 vist gets a shirt and wants to come to home games now, another supporter to add

That’s great! But, be warned, I took my grandson to his first Albion game when he was six. His birthday is the beginning of August so his present year after year has always been the new team kit - it’s cost us a fortune. He is now well into his teens so the idea of dressing up as a FKW (I’m sure you’re aware of that term!) has long gone. Now it’s all about going on away trips, going into the North Stand, and a possible European trip. Oh, he’s also a fully paid up and loyal season ticket holder. Job done!

P.S. I’ve sprinkled some Albion magic stardust on both our daughters, both sons-in-law, my granddaughter and this little lady below!

 

[timbha]

Took my nephew to the forest game, 10 mins to go in the game asks me where the club shop is as wants a shirt, then walking round says what the chances of getting a season ticket next season and wants to come to the villa game (considering his dad is a Chelsea fan) feel quite proud of myself after 1 vist gets a shirt and wants to come to home games now, another supporter to add

I winced when I started reading this expecting it to continue with a complaint that there were no shirts in the shop, no STs and PBOBE told you to get lost!! Great to see there’s another one of us on TBs love train!

 

[HangletonGull]

I winced when I started reading this expecting it to continue with a complaint that there were no shirts in the shop, no STs and PBOBE told you to get lost!! Great to see there’s another one of us on TBs love train!No one very happy customer

 

[Guinness Boy]

Yeah he’s 9 it’s actually mrs gulls nephew but call him my nephew, I was worried in taking him as he does have severe adhd (I know but I will give him this one he does have it ) so was worried how long he would last only stoped watching to get a burger before the half time ques, no talking just sat there transfixed by the game , will get him a membership next season, so that’s me the mrs our daughter and now nephew going to games next season, and with the shirt couldn’t wait to show it off, even said while waiting for the bus back to esc when he’s 18 he’s getting a Brighton tattoo

That's the ideal age I think. My son went from occasional visit to STH in the season when he was 8/9. And it was the Hyypia season....

I've discussed this before with @Eeyore and we have a theory that clear memories of football start at around 8. The first FA Cup Final I can remember fully is the one that happened when I was 8 years old and I think it was the same for him.

You may well have stumbled on something that cuts through his ADHD which is brilliant. I once coached a kid with severe ADHD (to the point where, for safeguarding, I wasn't sure he should have been there, but his family insisted). The day I found a training game he engaged with was a massive, massive breakthrough.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

My 4 year old Grandson attended his 3rd Albion game on Sunday.

He loves going, but does get a bit bored. Wanted to know why there wasn’t more goals.

Chip off the old block.

My grandson was around 4/5 when he saw his first game at Withdean, where we lost to Crewe, and McNulty lost his kidney. It was a horrific game. Luckily, he enjoyed his ice cream.
Fast forward 15 years, he’s coming to the Amex when home from uni, and exchanging messages during games when away. He loves Pedro.

 

[Binney on acid]

I took my daughter to the Norwich game at Withdean. You know the I mean. The one where they physically assaulted Zamora. She must have been about 5 years old, and was fascinated by the Norwich mascot, that was dressed up as a canary. Suffice to say, that was the first and last time that we attended a game together.

 

[HangletonGull]

That's the ideal age I think. My son went from occasional visit to STH in the season when he was 8/9. And it was the Hyypia season....

I've discussed this before with @Eeyore and we have a theory that clear memories of football start at around 8. The first FA Cup Final I can remember fully is the one that happened when I was 8 years old and I think it was the same for him.

You may well have stumbled on something that cuts through his ADHD which is brilliant. I once coached a kid with severe ADHD (to the point where, for safeguarding, I wasn't sure he should have been there, but his family insisted). The day I found a training game he engaged with was a massive, massive breakthrough.

My 1st clear football memory is Cameroon v Argentina World Cup 90 I was 8 so there’s the proof in what your saying , and they say football is just a game eh