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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2016 8:37:40 GMT
Being 6'6" I totally get where you're coming from with this, I stand in the same spot every week in the back right hand corner of the blackthorn and as such everybody around me knows I'm going to be there and I generally find a space just behind the barrier and it's no problem but I still get the odd moan and groan. Saturday was a different story as I went with a different bunch of mates and didn't get in the ground until 2:58 and didn't want to squeeze in to my usual spot with more people than could fit in there so ended up watching from the walking area behind the blackthorn, wasn't easy seeing everything but that was my decision, wouldn't feel comfortable squeezing in that late and blocking someones view, plus I was closer to the bar for halftime. Probably best to stand at the back and not amongst the crowd, especially with your BO 'problem'.
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Post by grayraydon on Apr 26, 2016 9:03:37 GMT
Being 6'6" I totally get where you're coming from with this, I stand in the same spot every week in the back right hand corner of the blackthorn and as such everybody around me knows I'm going to be there and I generally find a space just behind the barrier and it's no problem but I still get the odd moan and groan. Saturday was a different story as I went with a different bunch of mates and didn't get in the ground until 2:58 and didn't want to squeeze in to my usual spot with more people than could fit in there so ended up watching from the walking area behind the blackthorn, wasn't easy seeing everything but that was my decision, wouldn't feel comfortable squeezing in that late and blocking someones view, plus I was closer to the bar for halftime. Probably best to stand at the back and not amongst the crowd, especially with your BO 'problem'. You call it a problem, I call it a safety feature.
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Post by scoobydoogas on Apr 26, 2016 9:05:18 GMT
What narks me is the number of fully grown big blokes who stand right at the front of the Blackthorn. Young kids can't get to the front cos of them so they have to stand further back and then can't see. When I first took my lad to games I used to take a plastic stool for him to stand on at the front so he could see over the wall. Then I stood behind the first barrier. Close enough that he felt safe and close enough that I could get to him quickly. As soon as he became tall enough he joined me behind the barrier and now we have moved back up a bit further. It's only my opinion but it should be kids and short people at the front.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2016 9:06:38 GMT
What narks me is the number of fully grown big blokes who stand right at the front of the Blackthorn. Young kids can't get to the front cos of them so they have to stand further back and then can't see. When I first took my lad to games I used to take a plastic stool for him to stand on at the front so he could see over the wall. Then I stood behind the first barrier. Close enough that he felt safe and close enough that I could get to him quickly. As soon as he became tall enough he joined me behind the barrier and now we have moved back up a bit further. It's only my opinion but it should be kids and short people at the front. Define 'short'.
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Post by mehewmagic on Apr 26, 2016 9:29:38 GMT
I look forward to years of pain when we are near the bottom of the league that'll sort the men from the boys
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Post by mehewmagic on Apr 26, 2016 9:30:15 GMT
What narks me is the number of fully grown big blokes who stand right at the front of the Blackthorn. Young kids can't get to the front cos of them so they have to stand further back and then can't see. When I first took my lad to games I used to take a plastic stool for him to stand on at the front so he could see over the wall. Then I stood behind the first barrier. Close enough that he felt safe and close enough that I could get to him quickly. As soon as he became tall enough he joined me behind the barrier and now we have moved back up a bit further. It's only my opinion but it should be kids and short people at the front. Define 'short'. Prince or below.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2016 9:31:38 GMT
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Post by mehewmagic on Apr 26, 2016 9:34:17 GMT
ANYONE who comes in late surely has got to have a bit of respect for people who've been there before them? I often have to come in late and depending on the size of the crowd I know I won't often get a decent spot. that's life. I'm late for a specific reason, so I accept the consequences of that. Of course all of this is more of an issue with sold out sections. Chesham was quite easy, as was Bath City I have to say I do get frustrated if a really big guy comes in at 2.58 and stands right in front of me. I do think that's weird, but then again being tall must be a pain at times.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2016 9:36:02 GMT
ANYONE who comes in late surely has got to have a bit of respect for people who've been there before them? I often have to come in late and depending on the size of the crowd I know I won't often get a decent spot. that's life. I'm late for a specific reason, so I accept the consequences of that. Of course all of this is more of an issue with sold out sections. Chesham was quite easy, as was Bath City I have to say I do get frustrated if a really big guy comes in at 2.58 and stands right in front of me. I do think that's weird, but then again being tall must be a pain at times. Now we know mehewmagic is a short-arsed sod. I'm 6' 1" so don't have any problems at all. Anyone else vertically challenged?
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Post by badengas on Apr 26, 2016 9:39:01 GMT
6'3 18 stone and stand at the back of the east terrace so never in anyone's way. Sometimes take the missus in the stands but she's joining me on the terraces for the first time next week, 5 foot nothing and skinny so God knows what she will see ! Never mind, she will be first in the queue for a pasty.
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Post by grayraydon on Apr 26, 2016 9:39:22 GMT
ANYONE who comes in late surely has got to have a bit of respect for people who've been there before them? I often have to come in late and depending on the size of the crowd I know I won't often get a decent spot. that's life. I'm late for a specific reason, so I accept the consequences of that. Of course all of this is more of an issue with sold out sections. Chesham was quite easy, as was Bath City I have to say I do get frustrated if a really big guy comes in at 2.58 and stands right in front of me. I do think that's weird, but then again being tall must be a pain at times.It really is, legroom anywhere is just far too small for starters especially on planes, my personal hell is being on a plane when some inconsiderate twonk reclines their seat as far as possible, people class being too small as a disability but no one gives a thought for us lanky oversized freaks.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2016 9:46:16 GMT
Being 6'6" I totally get where you're coming from with this, I stand in the same spot every week in the back right hand corner of the blackthorn and as such everybody around me knows I'm going to be there and I generally find a space just behind the barrier and it's no problem but I still get the odd moan and groan. Saturday was a different story as I went with a different bunch of mates and didn't get in the ground until 2:58 and didn't want to squeeze in to my usual spot with more people than could fit in there so ended up watching from the walking area behind the blackthorn, wasn't easy seeing everything but that was my decision, wouldn't feel comfortable squeezing in that late and blocking someones view, plus I was closer to the bar for halftime. "plus I was closer to the bar for halftime" - genius!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2016 9:47:13 GMT
It's like Black Friday at HT in there!
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Post by tommym9 on Apr 26, 2016 10:10:40 GMT
5"9 I've got a seat on the front row of a Dri-build so I get a good view Miss the Blackthorn atmosphere though
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Post by scoobydoogas on Apr 26, 2016 10:16:22 GMT
6'3 18 stone and stand at the back of the east terrace so never in anyone's way. Sometimes take the missus in the stands but she's joining me on the terraces for the first time next week, 5 foot nothing and skinny so God knows what she will see ! Never mind, she will be first in the queue for a pasty. Is that the new half time entertainment?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2016 10:38:23 GMT
6'3 18 stone and stand at the back of the east terrace so never in anyone's way. Sometimes take the missus in the stands but she's joining me on the terraces for the first time next week, 5 foot nothing and skinny so God knows what she will see ! Never mind, she will be first in the queue for a pasty. 6'3 18 stone.............I'll call you Sir.
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Post by Gasshole on Apr 26, 2016 10:42:26 GMT
Just to recap. The Fat bast@rds and tall pricks always turn up late then stand in front of the little lady gardens. Some of you stink as well. I apologise if I have missed anyone.
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Post by grayraydon on Apr 26, 2016 10:54:06 GMT
Just to recap. The Fat bast@rds and tall pricks always turn up late then stand in front of the little lady gardens. Some of you stink as well. I apologise if I have missed anyone. What about us tall, smelly, fat pricks? Being 6'6" and 18st I think I fall into all categories, or have I got a category all of my own?
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Post by baggins on Apr 26, 2016 11:08:56 GMT
Being a large fellow, you are conscious that your runtish friends of normal stature do not attract the same ire you do when selecting a space. My group of friends and relatives at rovers all are smaller than I, so when we squeeze in on the dribuild, whilst others are accepted, I am often met with sighs and annoyance as anyone behind me is in trouble! Now, as my mates have a habit of turning up at 2.55 and insisting on bring right on the halfway line, this has created some issues. Sometimes I even stand on my own as pushing in the middle when full I feel is a little aggressive and as a big guy, you always get the aggro! However, the rule I apply is the standing space rule - if there is space for feet, there's space for a man (obviously not just your feet but let's say a 18 inch section of one step! If you can barely get your feet planted, it's too full. There are still a number of individuals who get narky. In recent weeks my mate had someone ask him to move as "his son could not see". This is right in the middle of the terrace. Do these people understand the concept of a terrace at a football match? You genuinely think a terrace ticket also entitles you to the 3 steps below your step too? I am sorry but if you bring a small kid to the terrace, you can't stand in the middle and expect to part the waters like Moses so that your kid can rob 4-5 people of a space. I was a kid at games once. I stood at the front or on the sides. Plus, adults are often as short as older children - do they get the same privileges? I am not sure who is at fault here. Is one being selfish as kids rights trump all? Am I being unkind to the "cheeeldren"? Or is the parent in this situation the selfish one, putting heis own flesh and blood over everyone else. Having never had the benefit of the crowd clearing a space for me when I was little, i am loathe to do this now. There's a lot of adults who do the same - some folks get there early, stand in front of a bar and take up 2 steps, standing back and leaning forward so they get 2 steps. There's a really fat dude on dribuild does it every game, farts like a sewage facility and if you try to get anywhere near him he bristles and defends his 2 step strategy to the death - it looks really uncomfortable got him to sit doubled up just to take more than he is entitled to - on principle! Someone has to be winning! Anyway, whoever you are, you have one step each. If you get there early and don't want me standing in front of you, bunch up a bit. Don't stand with a comfortable space around you (again, more space that you need) and get arsey that you can't have a great view AND not be crowded. Everybody pays and you get one spot. getting there early, having a child, none of these thing entitle you to more. The issue is, you cannot have a good space and a non crowded area on a big match, and not matter how early you are, you cannot beat the system. Either go to the side, front or prepare to be a sardine. If you expect others to crowd whilst you recline in a beach chair you've had your towel on since 7am, you need to buy a seat, not a terrace ticket. Simples.... get there a bit earlier or get some new mates.... I stand in the Dribuild and i stand on the half way line and i'm a fat ba*tard and i fart like a dray horse so you could be talking about me... but then again, plenty more like me around the half way line as well..... That's you is it? Christ, we can smell you in the stand!
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Post by baggins on Apr 26, 2016 11:10:31 GMT
Just to recap. The Fat bast@rds and tall pricks always turn up late then stand in front of the little lady gardens. Some of you stink as well. I apologise if I have missed anyone. What about us tall, smelly, fat pricks? Being 6'6" and 18st I think I fall into all categories, or have I got a category all of my own? You certainly deserve one.
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