steveherbe Posted 8 November 2013 Posted 8 November 2013 My mates from Hinckley and I think he has mentioned Griff and a lad I know Knockout Bob has told us a few tales. So I didnt imagine it all then!
1964FOX Posted 8 November 2013 Posted 8 November 2013 So I didnt imagine it all then! No mate its just old age playing tricks, I get it all the time.
DennisNedry Posted 8 November 2013 Posted 8 November 2013 Haha sorry but I find old boys reminiscing about this kind of stuff pathetic.
Leicesterlad96 Posted 8 November 2013 Posted 8 November 2013 Would prefer it to still be like the 80's if I'm honest. Atmosphere now a days is shite!
Jace Posted 8 November 2013 Posted 8 November 2013 Did anyone used to throw sandwich bags to create better atmosphere back then?
cambridgefox Posted 8 November 2013 Posted 8 November 2013 Did anyone used to throw sandwich bags to create better atmosphere back then?only if filled with p!ss!
Simo86 Posted 8 November 2013 Posted 8 November 2013 Easy, lads went to football, girls didnt, end of. Whooooooooshhhhh!
Bayfox Posted 8 November 2013 Posted 8 November 2013 Haha sorry but I find old boys reminiscing about this kind of stuff pathetic. soz dad. What other things would you like to pretend never happened 1979, The war? it may not have been big or clever but it happened for whatever reason. Live with it. Or avoid threads on it.
red5 Posted 8 November 2013 Posted 8 November 2013 Yet now to have a big penis all you have to do is stand up, or at least say you're going to.
SystonFox Posted 8 November 2013 Posted 8 November 2013 was it all about bouncing around like a maddun
Bluetintedspecs Posted 8 November 2013 Posted 8 November 2013 Yet now to have a big penis all you have to do is stand up, or at least say you're going to. They don't call me tripod for nothing! Interesting prose.
1964FOX Posted 8 November 2013 Posted 8 November 2013 Nobody wants a return to the violence, but the atmosphere and intense rivalry yes we do reminisce about that.
Weller in Tights Posted 8 November 2013 Posted 8 November 2013 Haha sorry but I find old boys reminiscing about this kind of stuff pathetic. Is that because you are young and therefore weren't there or are you an old boy as well but find it all a bit sad?? I certainly miss the atmosphere, I know people say its just being nostalgic and exaggerating how good the atmosphere was, but I honestly do remember it being better. I really love football and I have loved going down City all these years. I have been fortunate to see England away and go to games at Ajax, Paris, Copenhagen and other places in the last few years (Il'll watch any football given the chance). Atmosphere at English grounds is definitely being crushed, atmosphere abroad (check out Dortmund/Galatasary/any Polish team) is getting better and better. I really hope there is no trouble tomorrow, but a bit of the old style atmosphere would certainly raise the temperature. Come on City
Jakemoore Posted 8 November 2013 Posted 8 November 2013 Violence is wrong but I do like reading the memories!!
Buce Posted 8 November 2013 Author Posted 8 November 2013 It has to be seen in the context of the period: football was a working class game back then, and altogether more tribal than it is now. Whilst I wouldn't want to see a return to those days, I can't deny that there was an incredible buzz in taking a rivals 'end', an almost primeval need to dominate and humiliate another tribe. The old song says it all: 'Leicester boys, we are here, to shag your women and drink your beer.' The gravest of humiliations.
NewquayFox Posted 8 November 2013 Posted 8 November 2013 Following City from the late 70s through to the early 90s was a lot of fun, not for the faint hearted.... ;0)
steveherbe Posted 8 November 2013 Posted 8 November 2013 Reading comments over the last couple of hours, seems that those of us that were there loved it, most of the young 'uns wished they had been there, and a couple of limp wristed liberals have condemned us as mindless hooligans - perhaps they need a bloody good kicking (joke)
ADK Posted 8 November 2013 Posted 8 November 2013 Surely a liberal would say those that want a scrap should be allowed to go at it?
Bluetintedspecs Posted 8 November 2013 Posted 8 November 2013 Following City from the late 70s through to the early 90s was a lot of fun, not for the faint hearted.... ;0) Indeed.
davieG Posted 8 November 2013 Posted 8 November 2013 Like it or not you can certainly blame the way football has gone and how fans are now treated on this behaviour. I preferred the football scene as it existed in the early 60s both on and off the pitch. I didn't attend anywhere near as much in the late 70s / early 80s as it was not safe to take my kids so they missed the chance of going - thanks a bunch.
Mike Oxlong Posted 8 November 2013 Posted 8 November 2013 Hooliganism's not what it used to be. I was struck by a prawn last time out at Stamford Bridge and some lads were attacked with celery. Those were my salad days
RedHux Posted 8 November 2013 Posted 8 November 2013 Hooliganism's not what it used to be. I was struck by a prawn last time out at Stamford Bridge and some lads were attacked with celery. Those were my salad days Chelsea used to love celery. Weirded me out no end it did seeing them lobbing that stuff about.
Weller in Tights Posted 8 November 2013 Posted 8 November 2013 Like it or not you can certainly blame the way football has gone and how fans are now treated on this behaviour. I preferred the football scene as it existed in the early 60s both on and off the pitch. I didn't attend anywhere near as much in the late 70s / early 80s as it was not safe to take my kids so they missed the chance of going - thanks a bunch. I think your wrong matey but it is all opinions I know. The way football has gone is down to the money men getting into the game. Though many people love Sky, it is the Sky money that has helped finance the game to the point where international business men look at investing in English clubs. This has led to the gentrification of the game as they try to change the complexion of the supporters, through increasing ticket price and pushing merchandise. There has therefore been a reduction in the working class/young male fanbase, meaning the singing sections have been shrinking in size.
Mike Oxlong Posted 8 November 2013 Posted 8 November 2013 Chelsea used to love celery. Weirded me out no end it did seeing them lobbing that stuff about. Vegetables thrown by vegetables!
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