Weller in Tights Posted 3 October 2013 Posted 3 October 2013 I know this will bring in loads of sarcastic replies from the usual hacks, but here goes. Watching some of the European games this week, I have been impressed with the support of some of the foreign fans. The passion for their team, the continuos singing/chanting. I love watching football from the aesthetic point of view, I enjoy going to City from the banter with my mates point of view, but to be honest, even though I am now getting on, my best memories are when the atmosphere has been loud, passionate and with a bit of an edge. I look at some of the videos posted on the Internet of Boca fans, Besiktas fans, Celtic fans and many others and think "wish it was like that down City". Give me the choice between a team always winning or a team with fans like those of St Paulli and I would seriously choose the atmosphere option. Do you go because you love watching football, is it the social side (banter with mates etc) or is it the tribal thrill of the atmosphere? I am sure for many its a bit of everything, but I would love to be in a stand like that at Dortmund but with the blue of City.
Weller in Tights Posted 3 October 2013 Author Posted 3 October 2013 Watch the immediate grammar and spelling fascists launch into my post. (Typos lads, they're just typos)
The Year Of The Fox Posted 3 October 2013 Posted 3 October 2013 You're representing your town, where you're from. That's it for me. And the craic with the lads.
Dan Posted 3 October 2013 Posted 3 October 2013 You're representing your town, where you're from. That's it for me. And the craic with the lads. This.
Corky Posted 3 October 2013 Posted 3 October 2013 Just in a routine of going and I do enjoy it at times. I also think that you might see something special and memorable that will stay with you a long time.
The Doctor Posted 3 October 2013 Posted 3 October 2013 Same reason a heroin addict keeps going back for more - I can't quit it. I'd probably be better off without it; before going to uni I had a season ticket for 8 seasons: that's a couple of grand sunk in before we even consider cup games, aways, programmes etc - it's been my Saturday since I was 9 and has taken a not inconsiderable sum from my wallet during that time, but I wouldn't be able to give it up no matter how disillusioned I grow.
melrose Posted 3 October 2013 Posted 3 October 2013 We haven't got filbo anymore so we've got to make the best of what we have!... What's the alternative?
Guest MattP Posted 3 October 2013 Posted 3 October 2013 Family, Blood, Loyalty, Friendship, Passion, Agony and Joy.
Meltonfossefox Posted 3 October 2013 Posted 3 October 2013 Here's my view Weller as you've made a good point in my book.....I remember 2nd leg at home v Madrid and moaning about atmosphere. However being in your own town as year of the fox said feeling at home/ all your domestic problems disappearing for 2 hours I'd take city over any euro or South American club any day. In terms of atmosphere simple non- critical games stick in the mind ( mainly at filbert street or that era) such as millwall 4-0/arsenal 3-3 or charlton last away day playing at upton park...that atmosphere would encourage any foreigner to emigrate to leicester. The fact we remember these nights or days or our own rituals makes it worth every penny and minute
Alf Bentley Posted 3 October 2013 Posted 3 October 2013 Family, Blood, Loyalty, Friendship, Passion, Agony and Joy. Was that you or the ventriloquist's dummy on your right arm that said that?!
Leicesterpool Posted 3 October 2013 Posted 3 October 2013 Because it was cheaper No reason why was because my grandad on mom's side was a blue, while the other side was villa that explains why mixed loyalties. I suppose it all started after getting what they call the leicester fever.
Bob Weasel Fox Posted 4 October 2013 Posted 4 October 2013 You're representing your town, where you're from. That's it for me. And the craic with the lads.ThisPlus passion lots and lots of passion
Tom17LCFC Posted 4 October 2013 Posted 4 October 2013 Can't live with it, can't live without it. Not many things give me the same thrill that seeing Leicester win does. Impossible to explain to someone who doesn't have it ingrained in them.
blueblood88 Posted 4 October 2013 Posted 4 October 2013 It's in my blood, always a good day out with mates, it's what i imagine being hooked on drugs must be like, I've lost count of the times I've said when we were really crap, 'that's it, I'm not going again', only to be there the following week. I never, ever will give up on them, even if it looks like the players have. LTID.
Guest Col city fan Posted 4 October 2013 Posted 4 October 2013 Always have, since the age of 7 I must confess though, nowadays it's not the same. I don't think this is only an age thing.. I just think it's different. Big nights at Filbert Street will ALWAYS stick in the memory... Or at least until the old grey matter starts going.
Kitchandro Posted 4 October 2013 Posted 4 October 2013 There's much better quality football all over the TV, so it's not about that. But it's a completely different thing when you're watching it live, it still feels a bit of a day out for me, even though I'm not quite as excited for a lot of home games as I used to be. I used to have a season ticket but not anymore, after the dreadful 2011/12 season. The home games were absolutely rubbish that season, we were boring, average, but most importantly the atmosphere was poor and negative. So for me, it is about the atmosphere, the celebrations, the chants etc. That is the big difference between live football and watching it on the TV, that's what I enjoy about it so that is why I go. When the atmosphere is rubbish, that's when I am put off going, even if we win. Also though, when you're working and you've got money it is just 'something to do'. There's not much else you can do at the weekend and it makes a Saturday seem longer. It's an excuse to go somewhere with my mates, bond with my dad or spend the money I've worked for so it feels worthwhile. I think after time it just becomes so familiar to your life that you feel it's natural to go. It's a unique sort of experience in terms of how you feel when you're there.
Dickov22 Posted 4 October 2013 Posted 4 October 2013 Forced by my Father ever since he held me up to show me Filbert St out the window of the LRI the day I was born.
Al-aLondon-Foxile Posted 4 October 2013 Posted 4 October 2013 Here's my view Weller as you've made a good point in my book.....I remember 2nd leg at home v Madrid and moaning about atmosphere. However being in your own town as year of the fox said feeling at home/ all your domestic problems disappearing for 2 hours I'd take city over any euro or South American club any day. In terms of atmosphere simple non- critical games stick in the mind ( mainly at filbert street or that era) such as millwall 4-0/arsenal 3-3 or charlton last away day playing at upton park...that atmosphere would encourage any foreigner to emigrate to leicester. The fact we remember these nights or days or our own rituals makes it worth every penny and minute Was that the game at upton park where they had to open the gates and let us in over the pitch to the far side stand? I was behind the goal, I think we were singing Delilah! What a game, what a day. That's why I go back, ever hopeful of another dose of that. LTID.
theessexfox Posted 4 October 2013 Posted 4 October 2013 Don't get to go that often meaning it's even more special when I do, especially away matches.
Captain... Posted 4 October 2013 Posted 4 October 2013 I go to feel a part of something bigger than what I am, I've been to a few neutral games just for the fun of it but it's not the same. It is not for the love of football as anyone who watches non Leicester games knows when it's not your club, it's not the same it doesn't mean anything and it doesn't really matter. Leicester is where I'm from and the club is probably my strongest tie to the city now I don't live there. I don't really care too much about the result I care more about seeing the players fight for the shirt and fight for me, for us, for the fans. In reality they have no connection to the club other than they say their wages, but that is why I will defend to the death players like Waghorn, Dyer and King, because they make me feel like they are playing for me.
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