Free Falling Foxes Posted 11 December 2007 Posted 11 December 2007 Looking around the stadium on Saturday there were quite a few 8/10 year olds. Assuming they've been going to the walkers for 3 or 4 years, they've only ever seen us struggling - to put it mildly. Of course, most must be dragged there kicking & screaming by their parents, I can't imagine many (any) want to go. This is child abuse. Our award winning matchday programme has a flaw: It should contain the numbers for Childline, Kidscape & NSPCC. These children need help before they become damaged. They have no memories of Wembley play-off finals, League cup wins, top half premiership finishes to comfort them through these difficult times. Please help them in anyway you can. FFF
Koke Posted 11 December 2007 Posted 11 December 2007 My little nephew actually been begging me to take him with me for a while now. But I told him I couldn't do it. It was for his own good.
Wezleylowski Posted 11 December 2007 Posted 11 December 2007 My little nephew actually been begging me to take him with me for a while now. But I told him I couldn't do it. It was for his own good. Quite right sir.
Maybes Posted 11 December 2007 Posted 11 December 2007 Me too. My dad starting taking me down in 1998 in the good old days with O'Neill. I remember the passion, the atmosphere that match days generated. That is all now gone
AyewJoking Posted 11 December 2007 Posted 11 December 2007 My 11 year old brother never goes to games with me these days. I think he's started supporting someone else. Cant say I blame him, there is nothing enjoyable about Leicester City matches (home games anyway).
Mikey Posted 11 December 2007 Posted 11 December 2007 Well I'm 14 and my first game was when I was about 7 in Filbert Street. I went to around 20 games before it was knocked down and I remember the atmosphere and the way we played was actually good. Nowadays I go to around 30 - 40 games per season including away games and it costs a lot and to be honest I don't know why I do it. I just can't help it and just can't stay away because Leicester City Football mean a lot to me.
Geo V Posted 12 December 2007 Posted 12 December 2007 Its not about the winning of games but the whole day out for the kids. I went to my first game aged about 11 (not City) and got hooked on the game. Aged 14ish I then watched City with a woeful side and poor results, almost getting relegated on that eventful day at home to Oxford but I was hooked. Kids of today and tomorrows future Kop lads should go for the right reasons, the day out and getting involved and hopefully they wont grow up to be the quiet sods who are too embarrassed to sing but are not embarrassed to moan at Kenton, Cort, Stearman or whoever is on there list that day.
Zingari Posted 12 December 2007 Posted 12 December 2007 Looking around the stadium on Saturday there were quite a few 8/10 year olds. Assuming they've been going to the walkers for 3 or 4 years, they've only ever seen us struggling - to put it mildly.Of course, most must be dragged there kicking & screaming by their parents, I can't imagine many (any) want to go. This is child abuse. Our award winning matchday programme has a flaw: It should contain the numbers for Childline, Kidscape & NSPCC. These children need help before they become damaged. They have no memories of Wembley play-off finals, League cup wins, top half premiership finishes to comfort them through these difficult times. Please help them in anyway you can. FFF yes indeed ; but its a form of "tough love" that children need to experience in their formative years ; ****ing hell , i've been watching too much trisha
Fat Ron Posted 12 December 2007 Posted 12 December 2007 Me too. My dad starting taking me down in 1998 in the good old days with O'Neill. I remember the passion, the atmosphere that match days generated. That is all now gone It may not seem possible but it will be back.. My first 2 seasons were the Pleat years, we were shit, struggling to 15k fans for most games, almost relegated and then came along Mr Little. Thes rest as they say is history.
Zingari Posted 12 December 2007 Posted 12 December 2007 It may not seem possible but it will be back..My first 2 seasons were the Pleat years, we were shit, struggling to 15k fans for most games, almost relegated and then came along Mr Little. Thes rest as they say is history. what ; you mean you took up reading Mr Men books
FleckneyFox Posted 12 December 2007 Posted 12 December 2007 The first time i had a season ticket was the year we got promoted with Portsmouth this season is the first time ive had one since
Bojimha Posted 12 December 2007 Posted 12 December 2007 I got my 8 year old nephew into supporting leicester last season. So far he's only been to the 1-1 draw with West Brom in February and the 2-0 win over Barnsley this season so at least he hasn't seen us lose. However, he lives in Uxbridge and all his mates are Arsenal and Chelsea fans, he went to a friends birthday party all proud in his city shirt and one of the kids Dad's took the piss out of him (harsh) and since then he has been getting stick off his young mates too. I feel a bit guilty for getting him involved with us
SamL Posted 12 December 2007 Posted 12 December 2007 Well I'm 14 and my first game was when I was about 7 in Filbert Street. I went to around 20 games before it was knocked down and I remember the atmosphere and the way we played was actually good.Nowadays I go to around 30 - 40 games per season including away games and it costs a lot and to be honest I don't know why I do it. I just can't help it and just can't stay away because Leicester City Football mean a lot to me. Same with me matey. I'm only 2 years older than you but have a very limited memory of Filbert Street. It costs alot, the performance is usually shocking but I still love going to watch Leicester. I go to around 40 games a season and look forward to every single one of them.
Floating Fox Posted 12 December 2007 Posted 12 December 2007 Anyone who went yesterday had to question why they do it. At one point I felt like packing it in completly. Kids that are around 14-16 sort of thing, when they have to pay with there own money, won't bother. They won't get hooked the same way past generations did.
SamL Posted 12 December 2007 Posted 12 December 2007 Anyone who went yesterday had to question why they do it. At one point I felt like packing it in completly. Kids that are around 14-16 sort of thing, when they have to pay with there own money, won't bother. They won't get hooked the same way past generations did. I have to pay my own money and unfortunatly I'm hooked
Dr The Singh Posted 12 December 2007 Posted 12 December 2007 I have to pay my own money and unfortunatly I'm hooked Fortunately my kids enjoy the cinema, far more then watching city at the mo!! And it's alot cheaper!!! It's hard trying to convince my kids in supporting city, when there dad is in such a grumpy mood while and after a game!!!
Monk Posted 12 December 2007 Posted 12 December 2007 The 3 kids who sit behind my dad and I are constantly bored, they sit there eating crisps and playing Nintendo DS for 85 minutes of the game, and the other 5 asking their dad if Kisnorbo is playing repetitively
crisp monster Posted 12 December 2007 Posted 12 December 2007 my son is 8 and i have been trying to get him into City for a while now. he IS a Leicester supporter and all the kids in his school (in Bedford) know that he is. he knows the family tradition and has been to the Soke,QPR and Soton games with me this season but isn't enjoying it at all it's only the sweets from morrrisons that motivates him to come along. i keep telling him that it will soon pick up but when the're at school with PLASTIC mancs and scousers its becoming more difficult. he just don't get why we keep losing. it also makes life more difficult for me to attend games because my wife don't mind me going as long as i take either my son or daughter with me. my daughters 4 and she doesn't shut up, either singing xmas carols or City songs maybe i should put her at the back of the Kop
Raj Posted 12 December 2007 Posted 12 December 2007 The 3 kids who sit behind my dad and I are constantly bored, they sit there eating crisps and playing Nintendo DS for 85 minutes of the game, and the other 5 asking their dad if Kisnorbo is playing repetitively Do you know where they got it from???
MPH Posted 12 December 2007 Posted 12 December 2007 Looking around the stadium on Saturday there were quite a few 8/10 year olds. Assuming they've been going to the walkers for 3 or 4 years, they've only ever seen us struggling - to put it mildly.Of course, most must be dragged there kicking & screaming by their parents, I can't imagine many (any) want to go. This is child abuse. Our award winning matchday programme has a flaw: It should contain the numbers for Childline, Kidscape & NSPCC. These children need help before they become damaged. They have no memories of Wembley play-off finals, League cup wins, top half premiership finishes to comfort them through these difficult times. Please help them in anyway you can. FFF
Lovejoy Posted 12 December 2007 Posted 12 December 2007 my son is 8 and i have been trying to get him into City for a while now.he IS a Leicester supporter and all the kids in his school (in Bedford) know that he is. he knows the family tradition and has been to the Soke,QPR and Soton games with me this season but isn't enjoying it at all it's only the sweets from morrrisons that motivates him to come along. i keep telling him that it will soon pick up but when the're at school with PLASTIC mancs and scousers its becoming more difficult. he just don't get why we keep losing. it also makes life more difficult for me to attend games because my wife don't mind me going as long as i take either my son or daughter with me. my daughters 4 and she doesn't shut up, either singing xmas carols or City songs maybe i should put her at the back of the Kop There is nowhere worse for plastic fans than Bedford This morning I took abuse from a Liverpool fan who didn't even know their score from last night.
hairy Posted 12 December 2007 Posted 12 December 2007 My kids fight for my spare ticket for each game. My lads is 9 and daughter 13. They love it. But then it could be my company they enjoy but I doubt it. I just wish they could watch them win sometimes.
lee7 Posted 12 December 2007 Posted 12 December 2007 Well I'm 14 and my first game was when I was about 7 in Filbert Street. I went to around 20 games before it was knocked down and I remember the atmosphere and the way we played was actually good.Nowadays I go to around 30 - 40 games per season including away games and it costs a lot and to be honest I don't know why I do it. I just can't help it and just can't stay away because Leicester City Football mean a lot to me. same here.
lee7 Posted 12 December 2007 Posted 12 December 2007 Anyone who went yesterday had to question why they do it. At one point I felt like packing it in completly. Kids that are around 14-16 sort of thing, when they have to pay with there own money, won't bother. They won't get hooked the same way past generations did. i'm 14 and i pay with my own money to watch leicester play. brought my season ticket with my own money and i pay to go to some of the away games that i go to with my own money.
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