Why I don't go to watch Stanley play.

Tealeaf · 06-09-2005, 15:02

There is a rip-roaring debate going on at the moment in the Stanley part of the site on the percieved lack of local people turning up to watch the team play, certainly at the home games. Purely as a polling exercise, therefore, this is an attempt to find out the reasons why. If you are an Ultra or a regular Stanley fan - go away. You are the converted; this thread is not for you. However, if you are a passive Stanley fan..or if you have no interest in footy whatsoever,then this may be for you.

Errr...moderators...can we make this a sticky? (The case being that this institution is the one that makes Accy most famous and there is a possible perceived lack of interest)

Cheers

chav1 · 06-09-2005, 15:40

no offence to stanley fans but beer wins over football any day of the week

garinda · 06-09-2005, 15:44

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Originally Posted by chav1

no offence to stanley fans but beer wins over football any day of the week

An exciting time or 5.714 pints of ale in the Stag in 90 minutes? You'd be on your back.

mez · 06-09-2005, 15:45

i don't go to the matches ......but am going tonight, just for a change,........ tickets are cheap by the way tonight, ive not been to a footy match since i was a teenager, & im interested to see how the game & fans have changed over the years. where do I vote?

Tealeaf · 06-09-2005, 15:51

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Originally Posted by mez

i . where do I vote?

Scroll to the top!

mez · 06-09-2005, 15:53

yes but which one?

T.C. · 06-09-2005, 16:06

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Originally Posted by chav1

no offence to stanley fans but beer wins over football any day of the week

Dead right Chav, let's get our priorities right.

harwood red · 06-09-2005, 16:10

ha ha ha at Roys vote

Me not allowed to

shiny gem · 06-09-2005, 16:11

i still havent managed to get to a game...which ios strange for me...group of men in shorts...what am i waiting for??!!!!

chav1 · 06-09-2005, 16:22

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Originally Posted by shiny gem

i still havent managed to get to a game...which ios strange for me...group of men in shorts...what am i waiting for??!!!!

an invite to the aftermatch bath probably

WillowTheWhisp · 06-09-2005, 16:27

One of the reasons is sort of applicable but if I really wanted to go it wouldn't be the thing that deterred me. Last time I went to football matches all I remember is being cold, tired wet and unable to see the ball cos I'm shorter than all the people who were stood in front of me. Therefore it was a totally boring experience. That doesn't mean I'm not interested in how well they do though.

shiny gem · 06-09-2005, 16:29

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Originally Posted by chav1

an invite to the aftermatch bath probably

lmao...ooh good idea, do you mind sending the begging letter for me???

Tinkerbelle · 06-09-2005, 16:50

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Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp

Last time I went to football matches all I remember is being cold, tired wet

lol! Willow even hardened football fans feel like that at times ...... last remaining minutes of the game and your 2-0 down

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Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp

and unable to see the ball cos I'm shorter than all the people who were stood in front of me.

I'm a only a little dot, everyone towers above me but at Stanley you can see the ball standing or sitting I promise and the atmosphere is really good .... if you have an interest in football ..... even a slight one give Stanley a try, don't let one bad experience put you off

KIPAX · 06-09-2005, 17:34

I doubt there will be anyone in your way tonight. far from it in fact.. there was as near as dammit a thousand on sat.. would be surprised if 200 tonight... plenty of room to see

Gayle · 06-09-2005, 21:07

Stanley have very kindly donated two tickets for a match as a raffle prize for the VE/VJ celebratory party. Do you think it would be considered a fix if I won the raffle? lol

I've never been to a Stanley game as I am a Rovers supporter but I do always check out the Stanley result on match days. I should come and visit the ground some time.