everreddy Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Travelled miles away to watch footie, today. As the City match was (pathetically) cancelled, but I had pre-booked rail tickets, I went to the Emirates to see the Gooners against Badiff. Match not too special, until the end, but: The stadium was fantastic Transport there so easy Good food and drink at reasonable prices Fans of all ages, races, genders enjoying a match in an environment with little swearing or abuse Club shop selling a wide range of quality merchandise Clear announcements and visible video footage of teams, highlights, club legends Stewards who were helpful and friendly I could go on and on.... We're just miles away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i hate you butler Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 how much were the briefs though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin1988 Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 They're the best team in England bankrolled by one of the richest men on earth, with one of the greatest managers in Premier League history & history we could only dream of. With that, off-field stuff falls into place a lot easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 They're the best team in England bankrolled by one of the richest men on earth, with one of the greatest managers in Premier League history & history we could only dream of. With that, off-field stuff falls into place a lot easier. Actually, their early history is very similar to ours. I believe we entered the League the year after them, and were soon challenging for honours. After that, we went a bit wahooni-shaped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendip City Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 The only positive I can give you is that their season ticket prices are "miles away" from ours. But you get what you pay for I guess! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Mosquito Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Travelled miles away to watch footie, today. As the City match was (pathetically) cancelled, but I had pre-booked rail tickets, I went to the Emirates to see the Gooners against Badiff. Match not too special, until the end, but: The stadium was fantastic Transport there so easy Good food and drink at reasonable prices Fans of all ages, races, genders enjoying a match in an environment with little swearing or abuse Club shop selling a wide range of quality merchandise Clear announcements and visible video footage of teams, highlights, club legends Stewards who were helpful and friendly I could go on and on.... We're just miles away! This club has been left behind by all the Premiership clubs both on and off the pitch. In the greater scheme of football, we'll always be an 'also ran club' until we reach the Premiership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 About 80 other league clubs are miles away from Arsenal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Mosquito Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Travelled miles away to watch footie, today. As the City match was (pathetically) cancelled, but I had pre-booked rail tickets, I went to the Emirates to see the Gooners against Badiff. Match not too special, until the end, but: How did you manage to get the tickets? Have you got Arsenal membership or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoldenBall Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted January 1, 2014 Admin Share Posted January 1, 2014 What was the ticket price? Be interested to hear your views on the atmosphere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Mosquito Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 What was the ticket price? Be interested to hear your views on the atmosphere? I just looked on the Arsenal website, they even wish their supporters a 'Happy New Year' - no such message on the BCFC official website. I'm amazed that everreddy managed to get tickets for that Arsenal game at the last minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 I don't think Arsenal sell out any games do they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 just had a look at their pricing scheme,cat A,B and C as our games but jeez what a price range the same seat can cost between 26 and 63 quid for example watching dross like cardiff and man u. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welcome To The Jungle Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 I'm confused. Who is Miles and why is he away???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diffy Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Alright for you oap,s, Too expensive for us young uns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City1970 Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 The only thing that is miles away is we are playing the likes of Stevenage and Crawley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Best run club in the country. Point stands though, they are a club that actually looks after fans properly, many others do equally good jobs. We DON'T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City1970 Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Best run club in the country. Point stands though, they are a club that actually looks afternoon fans properly, many others do equally good jobs. We DON'T Come on mate you have obviously not taken advantage of the food vouchers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
054123 Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Travelled miles away to watch footie, today. As the City match was (pathetically) cancelled, but I had pre-booked rail tickets, I went to the Emirates to see the Gooners against Badiff. Match not too special, until the end, but: The stadium was fantastic Transport there so easy Good food and drink at reasonable prices Fans of all ages, races, genders enjoying a match in an environment with little swearing or abuse Club shop selling a wide range of quality merchandise Clear announcements and visible video footage of teams, highlights, club legends Stewards who were helpful and friendly I could go on and on.... We're just miles away! For a moment I though you were describing your afternoon trip to VUe at Longwell Green. I like swearing, abuse and edginess at football. Dont really give a shit about the things you mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welcome To The Jungle Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
054123 Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Next you'll be telling me that the premier league is important as an exported product and that we can only be validated as a business if we play there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 I like swearing, abuse and edginess at football. Dont really give a shit about the things you mentioned. Yep, same here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider red Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Travelled miles away to watch footie, today. As the City match was (pathetically) cancelled, but I had pre-booked rail tickets, I went to the Emirates to see the Gooners against Badiff. Match not too special, until the end, but: The stadium was fantastic Transport there so easy Good food and drink at reasonable prices Fans of all ages, races, genders enjoying a match in an environment with little swearing or abuse Club shop selling a wide range of quality merchandise Clear announcements and visible video footage of teams, highlights, club legends Stewards who were helpful and friendly I could go on and on.... We're just miles away! How were the prawn sandwiches? Sounds boring. Give me the east end over that anyday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert tann Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Here is some video footage - I think it's from the Emirates ? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mX_SHCUvotw&feature=youtu.be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portland Bill Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Travelled miles away to watch footie, today. As the City match was (pathetically) cancelled, but I had pre-booked rail tickets, I went to the Emirates to see the Gooners against Badiff. Match not too special, until the end, but: The stadium was fantastic Transport there so easy Good food and drink at reasonable prices Fans of all ages, races, genders enjoying a match in an environment with little swearing or abuse Club shop selling a wide range of quality merchandise Clear announcements and visible video footage of teams, highlights, club legends Stewards who were helpful and friendly I could go on and on.... We're just miles away! Sounds to nice, not for me then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 All very admirable, but you would expect the richest club in the country to be able to have a good matchday experience, considering what they charge their fans in light of how little they've achieved in recent history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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exAtyeoMax Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 whatever anyone says, I support Bristol City. I buy a pasty from Parsons, bring my own Bovril and have a laugh with my fellow fans who sit next to me. The 'match day experience' is marketing talk, create your own! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 whatever anyone says, I support Bristol City. I buy a pasty from Parsons, bring my own Bovril and have a laugh with my fellow fans who sit next to me. The 'match day experience' is marketing talk, create your own! But wouldn't it be better if you could buy a decent pasty and a coffee devoid of cat's pee at the ground, with the proceeds going to the club? Wouldn't it be better if the stewards were supporters of the club who understood football fans, rather than random Rentathug? Wouldn't it be nice to be made welcome, rather than barely tolerated? The phrase 'match day experience' may be marketing talk but, just this once, it refers to something real. The Sags can do it - why don't we? Note that I don't say "why can't we" - we can, but we can't be arsed to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolskRed Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 whatever anyone says, I support Bristol City. I buy a pasty from Parsons, bring my own Bovril and have a laugh with my fellow fans who sit next to me. The 'match day experience' is marketing talk, create your own! Couldn't agree more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myol'man Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 whatever anyone says, I support Bristol City. I buy a pasty from Parsons, bring my own Bovril and have a laugh with my fellow fans who sit next to me. The 'match day experience' is marketing talk, create your own! How do you get boiling hot Bovril in? That could be used as a weapon, life ban surely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 How do you get boiling hot Bovril in? That could be used as a weapon, life ban surely? Indeed. And a well-hurled pasty can be as lethal as dwarf bread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Always Believesham Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 I had a very different experience and went to Hartlepool for their game against Bury yesterday - Although going in the away end, everyone I encountered was pleasant and helpful but highlighted the difference to coming to Ashton Gate or going to the Emirates. For me it's about making the most of what you have at the club, going in a mixed bar at the ground and having pies carried into the away food kiosk (because the ovens f*cked, in a saucepan, through a gate from the home end) is something that works at Hartlepool, their operation would become a lot harder if they picked up a couple of back to back promotions. Wouldn't it be better if the stewards were supporters of the club who understood football fans, rather than random Rentathug? Stewards can be very hit and miss, I've seen stewards that don't even understand English at PL Grounds! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippy273 Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 I went to see Fulham V West Ham (as i was in Reading for new years anyway) and all i can say is what a match! i was shouting more at the players more than i do at City the fans thought i was a regular great ground and great fans i mixed with as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 I had a very different experience and went to Hartlepool for their game against Bury yesterday - Although going in the away end, everyone I encountered was pleasant and helpful but highlighted the difference to coming to Ashton Gate or going to the Emirates. For me it's about making the most of what you have at the club, going in a mixed bar at the ground and having pies carried into the away food kiosk (because the ovens f*cked, in a saucepan, through a gate from the home end) is something that works at Hartlepool, their operation would become a lot harder if they picked up a couple of back to back promotions. Stewards can be very hit and miss, I've seen stewards that don't even understand English at PL Grounds! I think I'd prefer the ones that miss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 How do you get boiling hot Bovril in? That could be used as a weapon, life ban surely? nice little flask - red of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 The man who restored Trebah Gardens to a major tourist attraction reckoned you needed: 1. A huge car park, well shaded by trees. 2. A good restaurant with plenty of sitting space. 3. More lavatories than you could possibly imagine to be necessary. He reckoned that, if you got those right, some people wouldn't notice if there wasn't a garden at all. I wouldn't argue with Major Tony Hibbert - he commanded a platoon of 2 Para at Arnhem! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Red-Robbo Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 But wouldn't it be better if you could buy a decent pasty and a coffee devoid of cat's pee at the ground, with the proceeds going to the club? Wouldn't it be better if the stewards were supporters of the club who understood football fans, rather than random Rentathug? Wouldn't it be nice to be made welcome, rather than barely tolerated? The phrase 'match day experience' may be marketing talk but, just this once, it refers to something real. The Sags can do it - why don't we? Note that I don't say "why can't we" - we can, but we can't be arsed to. Some gaseous friends of mine are frequently complaining about their stewards, so I don't think the grass is greener in their swamp. The fact is, you can't compare what lower league clubs offer to PL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garland-sweden Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Also get miles away to see my club. Stewards and prices is second on my list. 3 points is all about. In april we scandinavians wil be back in Bristol and at that time I think we will be in a better situation. Always believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 But wouldn't it be better if you could buy a decent pasty and a coffee devoid of cat's pee at the ground, with the proceeds going to the club? Wouldn't it be better if the stewards were supporters of the club who understood football fans, rather than random Rentathug? Wouldn't it be nice to be made welcome, rather than barely tolerated? The phrase 'match day experience' may be marketing talk but, just this once, it refers to something real. The Sags can do it - why don't we? Note that I don't say "why can't we" - we can, but we can't be arsed to. Yes it would but I can't afford to do that at the moment. Best cup of tea I've had at footie was at Bloomfield Road from the little van at the end of the scaffolding seating we had. About 90p in a polystyrene cup, and proper milk! I'm not keen on the corporate/pre-packaged stuff. Too be honest, I've never had a problem with the stewards, they always smile and say hello. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finbarr_in_z Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Interesting point of view. As per a lot of replies I go to football for vastly differeing reasons. I'd recommend non-league football, of which I watch a reasonable ammount:- The stadium was fantastic Just needs to be fit for purpose Transport there so easy When only 200 people go to a game, you can turn up on public transport , or your own, at 2:55 for a 3:00 KOGood food and drink at reasonable prices SameFans of all ages, races, genders enjoying a match in an environment with little swearing or abuse Same, but if you like a bit of swearing (I do) you can do it, as the nearest person >20metres from you Club shop selling a wide range of quality merchandise Not required at non-league.Clear announcements and visible video footage of teams, highlights, club legends There aren't any club videos (or legends for that matter)Stewards who were helpful and friendly Don't need them I fully appreciate that modern football has changed dramatically since I started watching in the 1970's but non-league seems far more fun than Premier League plastic football. Obviously recent generations don't know any different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everreddy Posted January 2, 2014 Author Share Posted January 2, 2014 Some good points there, f_i_z, and I agree with many of them. I started watching Western League football with my ol' man when I was knee high to a grasshopper. Good view of the match, leaning against cold, rusty rails behind the mud heap that was the home goal. After a disgusting tasting Bovril at half time,I then wandered to the opposite end with a dozen or so other fans, as the teams changed ends... Travelled by train to see Bristol City when I started at grammar school - and that in itself seemed, in comparison, "miles away"! The point I was trying to make, in the op, was that the gap between the current position of our club, and of many on here who dream of "the promised land", and the reality of Premier League football is ever widening, and I really despair that this gap will ever be closed. Once, I had a dream: that I would sit among three generations of my family, in a state of the art new stadium, full to capacity, cheering on our team as we held our own against the likes of Arsenal.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTFiGO!?! Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Why do you think kids and folk alike, from the provincial towns and countryside, adopt a 'second team'? "Miles away" in more ways than one, it seems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 I went to London in August, had an hour to spare so thought we'd go and have a look around The Emirites. It was match day but Arsenal were away at Fulham (?) in an early kick off. Obviously I didn't get into the ground, just walked all the way round the outside and looked in the shop. The shop was huge and sold every possible Arsenal branded thing you could think of, for example there were a lot more things for girls, shopping bags, purses, cuddly toys etc. Every bit of kit possible, remember at this time we still hadn't had delivery of our shirts, and wouldn't for a couple of months. As you walked into the shop you turned left for general stuff but if you turned right you went into an area at least 3 times the size of our Megastore just for shirt printing! There were about 10 tills just serving people (actually only about 5 were open, but remember this was during an away match). I was amazed by the turnover they must make from just shirt sales alone, I saw plenty being sold in the few minutes I was there. Yes some were being sold to tourists who were turning up for a look like I did. It's a different world. I stood outside an promised the next time I'd be there it would be with Bristol City. So fingers crossed we will beat Watford and they beat Spurs tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest bristol south end Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Yes, but does the tea from your flask have the delicate flavour of cat's pee - Lindley's does Not even drinkable for a hedgehog I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNBT Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Nothing worse than being a steward for BC when you support them as I found out, you're not really allowed to watch the game & should be keeping a eye on the crowd for trouble (was never a problem when I did it) but think the worse bit is not being able to celebrate when we scored or able to give the opposite team grief like you want to Grr but overall found our crowd well behaved compared to some other fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Not even drinkable for a hedgehog I guess. Hedgehogs have a very refined sense of taste. They can tell the difference between slugs. A slug of Islay single malt tastes very different from a slug of Bell's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBibs Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Arsenal can keep their Lattes and picnic hampers. Give me an afternoon like that any day. Proper cup tie, crap seats, crap view, great banter, great atmosphere. 'eff off back to Italy, you *****' Made I proper laugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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