Do you leave games early?

Neville's Breakfast · Sep 11, 2016

I've only left early on three occasions. Once at the Goldstone losing 3-0 at HT to Oxford when the pub seemed more enticing although I can't remember why that particular debacle was any worse than many others. The other two were away games at Plymouth and Aldershot when events off the field were looking a little lively.

ofco8 · Sep 11, 2016

Last season 0-4 v Cardiff. Soaked, freezing cold and a one carriage train to look forward to.
Left on 80th minute.

First and only time.

Rowdey · Sep 11, 2016

Have myself down as a 'stayer' but chiped early for Brentford away, losing 4-0 in 'ITV digital' game, and the West Ham away shocker (6-0?)

ThePompousPaladin · Sep 11, 2016

I stayed to the bitter end yesterday, waiting for the most amazing comeback since lazarus.

I was a bit disappointed to be honest.

BBassic · Sep 11, 2016

Yep. Whenever I damn well please. I've missed some late goals and drama but hey-ho that's the risk I take.

Biscuit Barrel · Sep 11, 2016

I leave early nearly every game. I leave about 2 mins before the final whistle. If I don't leave early I get stuck in the car park for an hour.

Icy Gull · Sep 11, 2016

Neville's Breakfast said:
I've only left early on three occasions. Once at the Goldstone losing 3-0 at HT to Oxford when the pub seemed more enticing although I can't remember why that particular debacle was any worse than many others. The other two were away games at Plymouth and Aldershot when events off the field were looking a little lively.

Was that the Cup game where a part time player who was a postman scored against us? I believe they were proper minnows and turned us over brilliantly.

dazzer6666 · Sep 11, 2016

Cheeky Monkey said:
In related news, has anyone chosen their Amex seat based on proximity to either the train station or car park with a view to getting a head start in the post match dash? My mate and I wear both wear Asics GT-1000 trainers to games and down a couple of energy bars as full time approaches, plus we've both got razor sharp elbows, which also helps.

Oh dear.

The GT1000 is a stability shoe for mild overpronators, as a result it's a bit heavier than a typical racing shoe. If you need a bit of support you could trim vital seconds by going for something lighter but cushioned like the Brooks Racer ST. The energy bars are unnecessary, you'll only burn glycogen if you're doing a short sprint and your body typically has 2 hours worth stored. If you need anything, use something with an instant hit, maybe a caffeine-heavy energy gel (or even a gobfull of red bull) instead on about 85 minutes. [emoji106]

Neville's Breakfast · Sep 11, 2016

Icy Gull said:
Was that the Cup game where a part time player who was a postman scored against us? I believe they were proper minnows and turned us over brilliantly.

I don't remember much about it TBH but I did have a nice pint in the Trafalgar. Just looked it up and it must have been the April 1991 game which makes me a little impatient at the time given shortly afterwards we made the play offs and Wembley !

wallyback · Sep 11, 2016

Never!

The thrill of football is any sort of incident good or bad can happen at any moment.

And I wanna be there to see it!

wellquickwoody · Sep 11, 2016

Possibly 5 minutes early if we are completely out of a meaningful game. Not if we have a chance of a victory or draw in the final minutes. Friendlies? Meh.

Fungus · Sep 11, 2016

Not since Eric Potts...

Icy Gull · Sep 11, 2016

Oxy McFloppie-Tish said:
Not since Eric Potts...

My five year old son was crying his eyes out as we looked like slipping to defeat against Sunderland that day...

The Sock of Poskett · Sep 11, 2016

Hardly ever. The one occasion I can remember sticks in the memory a bit: home v Huddersfield March 2013. For unavoidable family reasons I knew beforehand I'd only be able to see the first half and a bit of the second before dashing off for the train. Managed to hang on until about the 75th minute – 1-1 at the time – legged it to the station just in time to hear a succession of roars as Leo completed his hat trick on 76 and 78 minutes, and Spanish Dave polished off a 4-1 win with a penalty on 81 minutes.

And before anyone else asks, no I'm not going to leave early on Tuesday in the hope of a repeat. Wish we had the man from Argentina back though ...

binky · Sep 11, 2016

Just twice since 1976.
After the second goal Palace put past us in the semi final home leg...

... And yesterday I left on the 90th minute.

Return of the Rev · Sep 11, 2016

Left Oldham away early to meet gf in Manchester,got a bit messy in the old mess house so a bit of a result really

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place...!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xdbcb92a772639a27!6m1!1e1

Bodian · Sep 11, 2016

A very wet midweek game against Leeds back in the mid-80s. I had a bike that had very poor brakes and lights (it had those old solid metal brake cables), which I parked up round the back of the Hove Park Tavern - without a lock. After 85 minutes of standing in the pouring rain on the Chicken Run watching a dire game (which we were losing, and never looked like scoring in) I'd had enough, and went to retrieve my bike before someone pinched it.

Bob! · Sep 11, 2016

I once walked up to the exit at Gillingham so that I could leave as the final whistle went.

That Gabbiadini game when he scored 3 (or was it four?) for Darlington.

BrianWade4 · Sep 11, 2016

Never
Might miss a goal

Reagulls · Sep 11, 2016

Only once to get to a festival, needed to get a connecting train, left on about 80 mins, stay until the end otherwise.

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