Popular Post Stoke Gifford Red76 Posted January 28, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 28, 2023 Hello, City fans, I took my wife to the game today, in fact this was her 3rd game she attended, her first game was against Watford, we drew 0-0 she said to me, who is no 14 to which I replied that's Weinmann, she was very impressed with his movement on and off the ball, Marie who is my wife, got upset when Semenyo was sold to Bournemouth because she thought he was brilliant player! today beating West Brom 3-0 Marie loved it, she has never been to a football match before, she has now been to 3 games she feels welcome at Ashton Gate, she does not feel uncomfortable and loves watching the City play, thank you fellow City fans for making her welcome, it has made her mental health so much better. 59 1 26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 9 hours ago, Stoke Gifford Red76 said: it has made her mental health so much better. That is good to hear - all the very best to you both. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezo Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 9 hours ago, Stoke Gifford Red76 said: It has made her mental health so much better. If she keeps going then that will have to be treated as easy come easy go. Seriously though glad to hear it's working for her. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 9 hours ago, Stoke Gifford Red76 said: Hello, City fans, I took my wife to the game today, in fact this was her 3rd game she attended, her first game was against Watford, we drew 0-0 she said to me, who is no 14 to which I replied that's Weinmann, she was very impressed with his movement on and off the ball, Marie who is my wife, got upset when Semenyo was sold to Bournemouth because she thought he was brilliant player! today beating West Brom 3-0 Marie loved it, she has never been to a football match before, she has now been to 3 games she feels welcome at Ashton Gate, she does not feel uncomfortable and loves watching the City play, thank you fellow City fans for making her welcome, it has made her mental health so much better. That’s good hear. Hope she continues to enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E.J.Thribb Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 9 hours ago, Stoke Gifford Red76 said: Hello, City fans, I took my wife to the game today, in fact this was her 3rd game she attended, her first game was against Watford, we drew 0-0 she said to me, who is no 14 to which I replied that's Weinmann, she was very impressed with his movement on and off the ball, Marie who is my wife, got upset when Semenyo was sold to Bournemouth because she thought he was brilliant player! today beating West Brom 3-0 Marie loved it, she has never been to a football match before, she has now been to 3 games she feels welcome at Ashton Gate, she does not feel uncomfortable and loves watching the City play, thank you fellow City fans for making her welcome, it has made her mental health so much better. As someone who suffers with depression may I say following City never helps In all seriousness, I’m glad it’s made her feel better, and, in my experience, watching City has brought me more pleasure than despair over the past 28 years since my first match. Even when the football is rubbish the sheer joy of seeing the ground as you walk towards it on matchday is the perfect tonic, the post match chat, and then listening to Radio Bristol on the way home still makes me smile 12 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norn Iron Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 40 minutes ago, Basil Fawlty said: Even when the football is rubbish the sheer joy of seeing the ground as you walk towards it on matchday is the perfect tonic, the post match chat, and then listening to Radio Bristol on the way home still makes me smile Basil, you've nailed it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 48 minutes ago, Basil Fawlty said: As someone who suffers with depression may I say following City never helps In all seriousness, I’m glad it’s made her feel better, and, in my experience, watching City has brought me more pleasure than despair over the past 28 years since my first match. Even when the football is rubbish the sheer joy of seeing the ground as you walk towards it on matchday is the perfect tonic, the post match chat, and then listening to Radio Bristol on the way home still makes me smile Well said Basil. A perfect summary of why us fans keep going back. Glad your wife enjoyed the day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 (edited) 10 hours ago, Stoke Gifford Red76 said: Hello, City fans, I took my wife to the game today, in fact this was her 3rd game she attended, her first game was against Watford, we drew 0-0 she said to me, who is no 14 to which I replied that's Weinmann, she was very impressed with his movement on and off the ball, Marie who is my wife, got upset when Semenyo was sold to Bournemouth because she thought he was brilliant player! today beating West Brom 3-0 Marie loved it, she has never been to a football match before, she has now been to 3 games she feels welcome at Ashton Gate, she does not feel uncomfortable and loves watching the City play, thank you fellow City fans for making her welcome, it has made her mental health so much better. Are you inferring that your wife has or had some mental health problem(s)? My first wife suffered from childhood due to abuse from a piece of filth called a father. As a 23 year old single mother, her second baby was forcibly taken from her by the council. So her life was hardly a pleasant thing. Living in Ashton, I took her to a benefit game v Hereford at the end of the 1975-6 promotion season. At the end of the match, she said it was the best couple of hours she had had for a long time. Just watching people in the crowd enjoying themselves took her mind off of her life. She continued for twenty years going to home and some away games until her death twenty years later. She knew nowt about football. Just the noise and excitement in the crowd gave her a rest from the real world and her memories. So @Stoke Gifford Red76best wishes to you both if that is her outlet. PS. Were you in W16 row 26? Edited January 29, 2023 by cidered abroad 13 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 This is a lovely post, I’m pleased that is the case. Bit of a side issue but my usual seat was occupied by someone else yesterday so I had to move down a few rows. Sat a few seats down from me were 3 British Asian lads, I just thought it was great they were there & enjoying themselves, it would be good to see a more diverse support at AG but incrementally things like this are slowly getting better. 11 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Red Cyril Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 52 minutes ago, Basil Fawlty said: As someone who suffers with depression may I say following City never helps In all seriousness, I’m glad it’s made her feel better, and, in my experience, watching City has brought me more pleasure than despair over the past 28 years since my first match. Even when the football is rubbish the sheer joy of seeing the ground as you walk towards it on matchday is the perfect tonic, the post match chat, and then listening to Radio Bristol on the way home still makes me smile Yes I know what you mean. Been going 48 years now. And seen some low Lows. And highs too. But walking in and sitting down at the gate . I love the atmosphere, hope and expectation. And only got to my seat with my grandsons at 2.55 due to the joys of the late running 24 bus. There was that old buzz and hope that ' yes we can do this today' I love it and will keep coming back when I can. Great your wife enjoyed it and doing her mental health some good. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 10 minutes ago, GrahamC said: This is a lovely post, I’m pleased that is the case. Bit of a side issue but my usual seat was occupied by someone else yesterday so I had to move down a few rows. Sat a few seats down from me were 3 British Asian lads, I just thought it was great they were there & enjoying themselves, it would be good to see a more diverse support at AG but incrementally things like this are slowly getting better. Thanks for your post and ultimately I hope that we all just think of them as young, developing Bristol City supporters. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 10 hours ago, Stoke Gifford Red76 said: Hello, City fans, I took my wife to the game today, in fact this was her 3rd game she attended, her first game was against Watford, we drew 0-0 she said to me, who is no 14 to which I replied that's Weinmann, she was very impressed with his movement on and off the ball, Marie who is my wife, got upset when Semenyo was sold to Bournemouth because she thought he was brilliant player! today beating West Brom 3-0 Marie loved it, she has never been to a football match before, she has now been to 3 games she feels welcome at Ashton Gate, she does not feel uncomfortable and loves watching the City play, thank you fellow City fans for making her welcome, it has made her mental health so much better. Sounds like Marie may be our good luck charm. All the best to both of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cityboy1954 Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 15 hours ago, Stoke Gifford Red76 said: Hello, City fans, I took my wife to the game today, in fact this was her 3rd game she attended, her first game was against Watford, we drew 0-0 she said to me, who is no 14 to which I replied that's Weinmann, she was very impressed with his movement on and off the ball, Marie who is my wife, got upset when Semenyo was sold to Bournemouth because she thought he was brilliant player! today beating West Brom 3-0 Marie loved it, she has never been to a football match before, she has now been to 3 games she feels welcome at Ashton Gate, she does not feel uncomfortable and loves watching the City play, thank you fellow City fans for making her welcome, it has made her mental health so much better. I took my six year old grandson for the first time yesterday with his dad who was not a football follower but both loved it and want to come again i said its not always this good 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 5 hours ago, Cityboy1954 said: I took my six year old grandson for the first time yesterday with his dad who was not a football follower but both loved it and want to come again i said its not always this good I was six when I first went to City. My first game was a 2-0 win against Aldershot. Still enjoying it most of the time 73 years later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stockwood gate Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 Please keep coming along every game high win ratio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 10 hours ago, GrahamC said: Sat a few seats down from me were 3 British Asian lads, I just thought it was great they were there & enjoying themselves, it would be good to see a more diverse support at AG but incrementally things like this are slowly getting better. Sounds like you were near me. There were five or six in total around me. They were students at a guess. Always seems to be a decent turnout of students for cup games, I'm guessing due to the cheaper pricing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 9 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: Sounds like you were near me. There were five or six in total around me. They were students at a guess. Always seems to be a decent turnout of students for cup games, I'm guessing due to the cheaper pricing. E32? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 4 minutes ago, GrahamC said: E32? No, Lansdown! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cityboy1954 Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 2 hours ago, cidered abroad said: I was six when I first went to City. My first game was a 2-0 win against Aldershot. Still enjoying it most of the time 73 years later. Yes mate similar Barton hill kid shouldave been a Gas thank god my Grandad and uncle showed me the way 62 years for me . 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 Being old , mental health didn't exist for much of my football following career, at least we didn't consider it . But years of meeting mates, beers with old friends and new ,shouting at Refs , must have helped my mindset. I usually enjoy the day in spite of the football, but it is a great release. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 54 minutes ago, 1960maaan said: Being old , mental health didn't exist for much of my football following career, at least we didn't consider it . But years of meeting mates, beers with old friends and new ,shouting at Refs , must have helped my mindset. I usually enjoy the day in spite of the football, but it is a great release. Following a team has two benefits that help to retain one's sanity. Meeting other people who don't know you, yet are friendly every time you see them. And after every game one reflects on it and also the next one to look forward to. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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