You know you're in the Premier League when......

[Peter Ward]

When my kid stops being teased by the sons of armchair Manure, Arses and Chelski fans.

 

[Petunia]

You are planning your trip to the pub in the city to watch the opening game live..............

........on Sunday at 2.30am

 

[Gullys Cats]

When your son is buzzing and costing you a ****ing fortune in the club shop.

 

[kevo]

I think everyone is going to get a bit of a shock when we are on Match of The Day.

I used to go to the Fulham games a lot when I lived in Hammersmith with work colleague and it was unreal how the game was edited. I remember one game Fulham hit the post 3 times and were very unlucky to loose 2-0 (can't remember opponent), yet none of those post shots even made the MOTD highlights. In their eyes its always the winning team that were better, its like they just see the score and the narrative is already set.

And from what I have seen the last couple of seasons nothing has changed much in terms of bias. If we play a top 6 side, we won't even get a mention. They'll talk about Arsenal/City/United/Liverpool for 5-10mins and then just quickly says something off hand about us like "And Brighton? They just weren't good enough really were they". If we do score a goal against a top side they'll put it down to dreadful defending. However, all of this is much better than playing/defending well for 90mins but getting a 5-mins rinsing on one lapse in concentration of a player who they'll basically laugh at whilst its replayed over and over.

Agree.Hate the format and I think MOTD will annoy the hell out of us this season.

 

[Lady Whistledown]

 

[OzMike]

When you get to be on SBS, the free to air channel here who show a live Premier League game every Saturday during the season.

 

[double dip dave]

when you book your holiday at the beginning of the year and then get promoted and find out you will miss first game against city

 

[Hamilton]

when you book your holiday at the beginning of the year and then get promoted and find out you will miss first game against city

When you plan ahead by working out when the international break is and jet off for some sun then, returning in time for the West Brom game. (smug)

 

[clarkey]

When you're on holiday in Asia and the cabbie starts asking you about the chances of his team (the Albion) this season

Had this last Winter in the Indonesian jungle. Turns out we were really big names across Asia last season as we were seen as guaranteed to win at home so the gamblers absolutely loved us. Assume that's less the case after Bristol City....

 

[wellquickwoody]

When you're a regular fixture on every football discussion show or podcast

So was the Wealdstone Raider, he was full of himself too.

 

[chaileyjem]

Seeing this on the telly 3 or 4 times a day.

 

[Pretty pink fairy]

When was your favourite era or seasons Pinky ?

most of the one's at the Goldstone late 70's onwards even if we were hit and miss, GAVE UP AT THE AMEX WHEN SOME NODDY TOLD ME TO SIT DOWN FFS
regards
DR

 

[Gazwag]

You suddenly realise that you want the top six to win all (but 2) of their games in the season and your anybody but ManUtd rule is slipping

 

[TWOCHOICEStom]

When Facebook comments from African lads advertising their footballing ability start appearing on the club's Facebook posts.

 

[LamieRobertson]

You spend this much money on upgrades
http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/1546...s_fortress_after___6m_Premier_League_upgrade/

 

[DerekZoolander]

When Facebook comments from African lads advertising their footballing ability start appearing on the club's Facebook posts.

I've signed 2 of them for my Sunday league team, they just don't know it yet.

 

[scwiffy]

Agree.Hate the format and I think MOTD will annoy the hell out of us this season.

Guarantee there will be a thread about it at some point this year.

As I said most people on here are in for a bit of a shock

 

[The Birdman]

Coach park filled with away coaches.

 

[Lankyseagull]

the use of my Company's season tickets at Spurs has become appealing for the first time (on 13th December).

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

You know you're in the Premier League when your new record signing is a player you've never heard of.