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Post by HarryBayles on Jul 8, 2016 10:22:49 GMT
Advice needed please. My boy has just turned 2 and loves kicking a ball around and watching football on tv whilst his attention span allows. I want to take in a friendly this pre season but the only one I may be able to get time off from my pregnant gf would probably require my taking him.
So my question is would a two year old be OK at a friendly...? I'm thinking the Sat afternoon game v Swansea.
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Post by thegasman on Jul 8, 2016 10:26:21 GMT
My thoughts that it may be rather busy in some areas of the ground.
When my daughter was 2, we used to attach an extendable dog lead to her harness, so she could move around and meet people, but still remain attached and under control, This was at Twerton.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2016 10:58:51 GMT
Without sounding rude..you are the child's father and should know what to do in this situation.
If you are apprehensive about it, don't take him.
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Post by captain1883 on Jul 8, 2016 11:01:18 GMT
For the same reasons I took my 2 year old to a Mangotsfield game and all she wanted to do was run around. It was fine as there were only about 100 people in the ground and easy to follow her about. I didn't get to watch much football, though
If you're going to the Swansea game I would go in the East Terrace which will be fairly empty. Little'un will be able to run around down the front or at the back by the turnstile
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2016 11:02:55 GMT
I took my 3 year old boy to the Mem - he got bored quickly but that was the Buckle years!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2016 11:03:17 GMT
...months sorry - he didn't make a year.
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Post by baggins on Jul 8, 2016 11:07:07 GMT
...months sorry - he didn't make a year. Please tell me I read that wrong? |
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Post by HarryBayles on Jul 8, 2016 11:14:44 GMT
Without sounding rude..you are the child's father and should know what to do in this situation. If you are apprehensive about it, don't take him. Just wanted to hear other peoples experiences of this type of thing on a Bristol Rovers forum. Not that crazy. |
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Post by HarryBayles on Jul 8, 2016 11:18:42 GMT
For the same reasons I took my 2 year old to a Mangotsfield game and all she wanted to do was run around. It was fine as there were only about 100 people in the ground and easy to follow her about. I didn't get to watch much football, though If you're going to the Swansea game I would go in the East Terrace which will be fairly empty. Little'un will be able to run around down the front or at the back by the turnstile Cheers for this. I'm torn between him being wowed by the experience and watching the football nicely or just being bored and tearing about causing mischief. Either way we're out the ladies hair and showing rovers our support at least. |
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Post by mehewmagic on Jul 8, 2016 11:23:03 GMT
I've got young kids and although they've never been to a game I can imagine the advice given so far would be useful. Reins could be a good idea, and remember that you'll not get to watch the game yourself  (first rule of parenthood - you'll never have a decent meal, decent conversation, or be able to concentrate on anything for a long time  ). Personally I'd have thought Bath City would be a good one. I'm biased due to my age, but is a big ground for a small friendly, and you can move around, and loads of different areas to explore, and some seats if you need them. if you are only looking at the Mem, try the family terrace or maybe east terrace where there is extra room. I know there is optimism around rovers at the moment, but whoever suggests there will be big crowds at these friendlies is going to be disappointed. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2016 11:23:10 GMT
Without sounding rude..you are the child's father and should know what to do in this situation. If you are apprehensive about it, don't take him. Just wanted to hear other peoples experiences of this type of thing on a Bristol Rovers forum. Not that crazy. Ok in terms of experience then. I have taken my children occasionally from aged 3 onwards and they don't sit still for more than 30 seconds. We're not interested in the football in the slightest until they were about 6. Go to the toilet every 15 minutes. Spend a fortune on sweets and hot chocolate. Our ground is not great for younger kids as apart from the tent, they can't really see what's going on and refreshments take too long. The toilets are a disgrace and unless you get a child's ST, it's a ripoff. |
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Post by eastongas on Jul 8, 2016 11:25:55 GMT
Without sounding rude..you are the child's father and should know what to do in this situation. If you are apprehensive about it, don't take him.
What a pr!ck you are.
He's asked for peoples opinions who have taken their children to games and have experience of it.
Stupid and pointless post.
To the original poster:
I would take him and go in a stand but be willing to leave early if he does get bored and wants to go or take something to keep him occupied if he loses interest.
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Post by Topper Gas on Jul 8, 2016 11:50:28 GMT
Took both of mine from about 6 months old and they both finished up season ticket holders, as the others suggest try a quiet part of the ground, if your kid gets bored etc you can always leave early if it's just a friendly?
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Post by Hugo the Elder on Jul 8, 2016 11:58:52 GMT
Far too early IMO.
Wait until he is 6 then make a real top day of it.
You risk putting him off for life as it can be all too much for such a little one.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2016 12:02:31 GMT
Without sounding rude..you are the child's father and should know what to do in this situation. If you are apprehensive about it, don't take him.
What a pr!ck you are.
He's asked for peoples opinions who have taken their children to games and have experience of it.
Stupid and pointless post.
To the original poster:
I would take him and go in a stand but be willing to leave early if he does get bored and wants to go or take something to keep him occupied if he loses interest.
Nice... That was my opinion as a Father. It wasn't meant to be offensive in any way. If you feel it necessary to call me a name because of that, that is up to you. Rather than showing off on a website though, pm and I will be wherever you want me to be later and you may call me a name to my face. Cheers. |
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Post by baggins on Jul 8, 2016 12:12:01 GMT
This started early then.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2016 12:20:24 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2016 12:21:16 GMT
...months sorry - he didn't make a year. Please tell me I read that wrong? Buckle that is not my babby. |
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Post by baggins on Jul 8, 2016 12:26:39 GMT
Please tell me I read that wrong? Buckle that is not my babby. Thank God for that! |
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Post by HarryBayles on Jul 8, 2016 12:55:21 GMT
Cheers guys. Food for thought. The lady gets the final say anyway...
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