Shrenchel Posted 20 August 2009 Posted 20 August 2009 Do it. Go on my own all the time. Just go on the train, you almost always meet decent lads to have a few with before the game.
SOCCERROO FOX Posted 20 August 2009 Posted 20 August 2009 We're a happy bunch of Foxes talkers on here aren't we..........plenty of love.
Ozwin Posted 20 August 2009 Author Posted 20 August 2009 You've got to be confident to just tag along with other fans, especially on your own.
SOCCERROO FOX Posted 20 August 2009 Posted 20 August 2009 You've got to be confident to just tag along with other fans, especially on your own. I often see people on here stating which pub they are going to before a game......just show up there and start talking least you all have something in common. Also if you're not the most confident then a couple of beers will always relax you anyway.
Basingstoke Fox Posted 20 August 2009 Posted 20 August 2009 I used to go to a few games on my own including home ones. I found the train journeys boring but the love of my team made me not care. I met a mate (who occasionally posts on here Hi if you reading .) and I usually go with him. Haven't been going to too many but when I do, I let him know and meet up with him and then go. It does help that he lives in London as that is usually on the way. Got a couple of mates coming to Reading away. Looking forward to it! Also, when I go to the games, I like to get in there at least an hour early. I love being there while the atmosphere builds up!
Ford Super Sunday Posted 20 August 2009 Posted 20 August 2009 i never knew there was so many people who went games alonefair play to you! i dont think i'd ever go to an away game alone cause i dont really like talking to people.... so would be shit at the making friends part That's my problem, i'm not radical enough to actually initiate conversation with someone, so I, well, don't. As I said, and a couple more have said. I got for the love of my club, potentially meeting people is a bonus. The only worry I have in the near future is the unreserved seating at Preston, I might really shine out to be a loner there <_<
skinnydipper Posted 20 August 2009 Posted 20 August 2009 We could have a "Going To The Game On Your Own" Dating Thread . Those seeking fun, good times and companionship could hook up with others. Discretion assured
James. Posted 20 August 2009 Posted 20 August 2009 I often go alone although invariably I'll see a few off here to get the train with/stand in the ground with. Being a bit of a sad bastard I often quite enjoy being on my own though.
Asha Posted 20 August 2009 Posted 20 August 2009 I want to go to as many as possible this year but a lot of my mates either don't have the cash or don't support Leicester so I'm in two minds. I went many an away game on my own. It's good as it's an opportunity to meet new people. I found it a bit gay at first sitting on my own though, and travelling on my own and shit. You meet loads of people. I used to go on my own. Now I go with my mate, also NSLL from here. Yeahh. And you don't just meet FTers either. Already sort of feel a part of the coach 1 gang. Half the fun of an away day is in the company... This. also had some good central reservation fun with Granno and NSLL against Ipswich) That's my problem, i'm not radical enough to actually initiate conversation with someone, so I, well, don't.As I said, and a couple more have said. I got for the love of my club, potentially meeting people is a bonus. The only worry I have in the near future is the unreserved seating at Preston, I might really shine out to be a loner there <_< Yeah I know what you mean, I felt like such a twat the first few times I tried to speak to people, worth it in the end though when you end up with good mates that you see every game. And you'd be welcome to stand with us at Preston
Monk Posted 20 August 2009 Posted 20 August 2009 If I had never gone to Fulham in the cup on my own I would never have met TPH, Fez, Alex, Lisa et al (many others). Come down for a london game and ask people on here where theyre meeting before hand. Once you've met a few you'll never be on your own at away games.
josh_baskin Posted 20 August 2009 Posted 20 August 2009 I went to my first game alone last season which was the opening day clash against MK Dons. Normally I attend games with my friend who is a city fan too also from mansfield like myself. Enjoyed the usual train journey but hated just going to the game and coming straight back. Didnt like it in the stadium, to some degree i got that feeling of when your the first in the pub waiting for your mates to show up.
Guest Posted 20 August 2009 Posted 20 August 2009 That's my problem, i'm not radical enough to actually initiate conversation with someone, so I, well, don't. Apparently, I don't have this problem. This afternoon, I walked up to a barrister and asked him if my extensive knowledge of song lyrics really would be of use to me in my future career! If I had never gone to Fulham in the cup on my own I would never have met TPH, Fez, Alex, Lisa et al (many others).Come down for a london game and ask people on here where theyre meeting before hand. Once you've met a few you'll never be on your own at away games. I thought it was Charlton? Either way, it was a pleasure!
budfox Posted 21 August 2009 Posted 21 August 2009 When i bought my first moped in 1979 i travelled to Filbert St alone. The first time, i was stood in the cop and a couple of lads asked who i was with, when i said i was alone, they welcomed me to their group with a can of beer, pulled from the old plastic sports bags of that time. Happy days.
Toby or not Toby Posted 21 August 2009 Posted 21 August 2009 Went Sheffield United on my own on Tuesday, dint bother me as I saw a few mates and i also managed to stand in the section with the most atomosphere on the back row, I think there was alot of ft people there?
cecchini Posted 21 August 2009 Posted 21 August 2009 been own my own very few times, have a brother who is and ardent supporter, usually go with him. If I am in leicester and they have a home game or an away gam i can get a ticket for I will always go (even alone) buts thats cos I rarely get to see a game. Its a social thing todo - we are all there for the same reason after all!
purpleronnie Posted 21 August 2009 Posted 21 August 2009 I used to go to away games on my own from about 16 years old to about 19, in the early 90's.
trugerkem Posted 21 August 2009 Posted 21 August 2009 I live in Plymouth so every game is away. Going Cardiff, Swansea,Bristol City and Reading on my own. Not a problem. Travel to all home games on my own and meet up with my mates. Happy days.
Bluenotsad Posted 24 August 2009 Posted 24 August 2009 Yes, although I'm middle aged and female, I do go on my own rather than not go at all. For the last match of last season I went on my own and stayed overnight at the Holiday Express near the ground. It was brilliant!! Hopefully going to Watford. Usually meet someone to chat to.
clare Posted 24 August 2009 Posted 24 August 2009 I've been on my tod to away games before and once you're inside the ground and soaking up the atmosphere, it just feels normal.
Lamby Posted 24 August 2009 Posted 24 August 2009 Been there done that Although its a bit scary when you are lost in the city centre on your own wearing the colours and dont know where to go from there
CosbehFox Posted 24 August 2009 Posted 24 August 2009 No. Don't know why but no. That said I immensely enjoy going games as a neutral. I just completely zone out of the passion and all that. Appreciate the game for what it is. I'll jump in the car, visit a place or couple before hand and then just fit the match in. Strange I know. Sometimes just like watching Football subjectively.
Bluenotsad Posted 24 August 2009 Posted 24 August 2009 No. Don't know why but no. That said I immensely enjoy going games as a neutral. I just completely zone out of the passion and all that. Appreciate the game for what it is. I'll jump in the car, visit a place or couple before hand and then just fit the match in. Strange I know. Sometimes just like watching Football subjectively. Yes, I know what you mean. If I had the money I'd go to any match anytime! Much more relaxing to be a neutral!
LCFC-ARAB Posted 24 August 2009 Posted 24 August 2009 Yes, I know what you mean. If I had the money I'd go to any match anytime! Much more relaxing to be a neutral! yeah know exactly what you mean the times i've been to watch Chelsea with my mate i didn't care about who won, i didn't care about standing up etc etc was just so relaxed not saying i enjoyed it more because i was more relaxed but was a completly different experience when you're not passionate about the game
iancognito Posted 24 August 2009 Posted 24 August 2009 Going on your own to aways is great, I spent my late teens in the O'Neill glory years going from one end of the country to the other and it's the best fun you can have on your own. There's always the same few faces you see over & over again and you get a bit of a rapport with a few die hards, good times.... **drifts off** Sunderland away in the league cup, singing yourself hoarse and getting back into Leicester at about 2am "We're going Wembley, we're going Wembley, you're not ! You're not!"
DANGEROUS TIGER Posted 25 August 2009 Posted 25 August 2009 Always gone on my own, and always will. I prefer my own company on these occasions. Maybe I am anti-social, but I don't think so.
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