Away game etiquette

[Frankel1981]

Went Preston on Saturday was sitting second row from front, stood up to watch game not many people were standing in front rows.

 

Had some guy ask me to sit down so he could see, are the front few rows for the more senior fans who want to sit?

 

Daughter 16 likes to be as close to front as possible and we like to stand.

 

 

[Claudio Fannieri]

1 minute ago, Frankel1981 said:

Went Preston on Saturday was sitting second row from front, stood up to watch game not many people were standing in front rows.

 

Had some guy ask me to sit down so he could see, are the front few rows for the more senior fans who want to sit?

 

Daughter 16 likes to be as close to front as possible and we like to stand.

 

 

I hope you didn’t say anything nasty or boo and spent the whole game clapping and cheering the wonderful hard work and endeavour of all our players 😂

[Frankel1981]

Plenty of booing and a few ‘C’ bombs could feel the disapproval around me! 
 

really is a divided fan base happy clappers and those with common sense 

[FoxesTez]

You must ask for Cliff Ginetta’s approval if you want to stand in any of the front 5 rows. 

[Muzzy_no7]

It’s been like that at away games for as long as I can remember.

 

Theres always 6-9 rows at the front of any away end we end up in that are the complete opposite to 90% of away ends we get at the KP.

[Nolucklcfc]

1 hour ago, Frankel1981 said:

Went Preston on Saturday was sitting second row from front, stood up to watch game not many people were standing in front rows.

 

Had some guy ask me to sit down so he could see, are the front few rows for the more senior fans who want to sit?

 

Daughter 16 likes to be as close to front as possible and we like to stand.

 

 

Avoid the first 6/7 rows if you want to stand. Partly depends on the ground and how the game is going. Like someone else said, our away ends are very different to most that come here. 

[Unabomber]

Worst is when you’re standing and someone behind asks you to sit and you ask to swap seats and they decline. 

[CrazyKopCorner]

Yes the first front rows are by and large lifeless, entitled, miserable barstewards. 

 

They are parasites we've by and large acquired over the last 10 years or so. 

 

I'm no spring chicken myself so it's not an age thing it just looks as though some people have had the life sucked out of them.   

[Guest worth_the_wait]

 

@Frankel1981     As others have said ... if you want to stand, just generally avoid the first few rows.

 

It's not a fixed absolutely fixed though.      Some "good" games you might get nearly everyone standing.   Other midweek nothing-type games it might be half sitting down.

[Fox92]

I avoid getting tickets on the first 5 or so rows as I like to stand. 

[Zear0]

If you stand in that area, or make any form of sudden motion, there's a high chance you might knock their tea flask or packed lunch that could prove fatal. Keep well away from the KPFC care home rows. 

[SK3Blue]

I’m guessing coach 1? Front row. Or Spliff Ginetta worshippers. 

[adam]

It's the back the lads crew at the front.

[The Year Of The Fox]

2 hours ago, Frankel1981 said:

Went Preston on Saturday was sitting second row from front, stood up to watch game not many people were standing in front rows.

 

Had some guy ask me to sit down so he could see, are the front few rows for the more senior fans who want to sit?

 

Daughter 16 likes to be as close to front as possible and we like to stand.

 

 

Was he wearing a face mask too?

 

Went toilet and washed his hands after having a piss!

[James and his giant peach]

53 minutes ago, CrazyKopCorner said:

Yes the first front rows are by and large lifeless, entitled, miserable barstewards. 

 

They are parasites we've by and large acquired over the last 10 years or so. 

 

I'm no spring chicken myself so it's not an age thing it just looks as though some people have had the life sucked out of them.   

10 years??? Most of the supporters club coach have been going for 40 or 50 years. I'm not on anyone's side here, but just because they aren't jumping up and down shouting swear words doesn't mean they aren't fans, I mean they spend their money and travel everywhere following the club and care just as much if not more than anyone else. 

Are people saying there's an age limit now on away games? I'd rather sit near them then the plums who spend the whole game looking and gesturing at the opposing fans acting hard. 

[adam]

1 minute ago, James and his giant peach said:

10 years??? Most of the supporters club coach have been going for 40 or 50 years. I'm not on anyone's side here, but just because they aren't jumping up and down shouting swear words doesn't mean they aren't fans, I mean they spend their money and travel everywhere following the club and care just as much if not more than anyone else. 

Are people saying there's an age limit now on away games? I'd rather sit near them then the plums who spend the whole game looking and gesturing at the opposing fans acting hard. 

How do they care more when the result and performance is not important to them? 

[James and his giant peach]

4 minutes ago, adam said:

How do they care more when the result and performance is not important to them? 

What? Everyone's different, we don't all shout vitriol and angrily. I mean I do, but I accept people especially older people don't necessarily react the same way. If they didn't care they wouldnt go. 

[Spudulike]

It's just a day out for some. I have an elderly relative (doesnt go anymore) that was part of the Coach 1 scene. She used to love it but it was just a social with the football being secondary to the coach and bingo. Each to their own.

 

Not sure why other clubs dont do this. Guessing they can't be shifted once established and why should they be if that's what they want to do?

[Jackubu]

17 minutes ago, James and his giant peach said:

care just as much if not more than anyone else. 

Should've helped them write their statement. That's exactly the sentiment they believe in and profess to the football club 

[Guest worth_the_wait]

in the case of the Preston match last Saturday ... there were actually about 270 unsold tickets (thanks to the Club's pathetic rules), so there was a bit of flexibility to move and sit/stand somewhere different.

 

(obviously doesn't apply to most games where we sell out)

[VLC86]

I get the criticism of some who might want to sit there in silence, but equally it might be people who struggle to stand so it’s only fair to book further back if you go want to.

[filbertway]

31 minutes ago, James and his giant peach said:

What? Everyone's different, we don't all shout vitriol and angrily. I mean I do, but I accept people especially older people don't necessarily react the same way. If they didn't care they wouldnt go. 

I actually think in some instances this isn't true, I'm fairly confident that the older sections of the fanbase purely go to watch us out of habit these days. It's no different than their weekly trip to Morrisons to block the aisles while they have a chat.

 

On the original topic, it seems fair and courteous for the first 5 or 6 rows to be sitting, we're going to have some fans that want or need to sit down. It's a small portion of the allocation and there's a tonne of space behind. I do think after that it should be pretty much fair game unless some old boy has been stiffed by the ticket office.

 

[ScotFox1]

I've seen it all now.. "etiquette" used on Foxes Talk.  Never thought I'd see the day!! 

[An Away Move]

It’s common sense. Some people just aren’t able to stand all game. They should be at the front or on the sides. If you want to stand do it further back. 

[An Away Move]

12 minutes ago, filbertway said:

I actually think in some instances this isn't true, I'm fairly confident that the older sections of the fanbase purely go to watch us out of habit these days. It's no different than their weekly trip to Morrisons to block the aisles while they have a chat.

 

On the original topic, it seems fair and courteous for the first 5 or 6 rows to be sitting, we're going to have some fans that want or need to sit down. It's a small portion of the allocation and there's a tonne of space behind. I do think after that it should be pretty much fair game unless some old boy has been stiffed by the ticket office.

 

First paragraph is pretty ageist. I’m pretty quiet when I go. Only so many times you can sing ‘Is this a library’ etc., with real gusto and enjoyment. Law of diminishing returns and feels pretty moronic, unoriginal and braindead by the time you reach your 6th decade.