Away Support

theroyal said:

You think you have day trippers - Reading sold 3,000 tickets to the Arsenal cup game in two and a half hours this morning now up to 4,000.

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Prince Monolulu said:

The camera never lies.

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el punal said:

In my view probably the most passionate, loudest, and most unexpected Albion support was at Fulham just after Christmas in 2014. We were deep in relegation do-do, Hyypia had just left the building, Nathan Jones was left holding the reins. It was as if someone had flicked the switch and there was this unbelievable bond between the team and the fans.

Ring of Fire will never be so good again after that night!

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GooGull said:

I bought my first OAP season ticket this year which I was particularly looking forward to as it's quite a bit cheaper and brings me in line with my brother who goes with me and is 75.

I used do go on occasion to the goldstone in my youth but playing stopped me from being a regular. Then when I stopped playing, mainly in the county league reserves or Sussex sunday league I went into the admin side. I've put in over 40 years in local football but the Amex was too god to miss. Now absolutely love my away days.

Never went to Gillingham or the Withdean but full of admiration for all those that did

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Brovion said:

Ah! so you ARE someone who hasn't been since the Goldstone in about 1980! Fair play to you and thanks for your reply.

Looking forward to my OAP ticket too as I'm 60 next year. I'm not sure what age they start though, but I hope it's earlier than Brighton Council's free bus passes!

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essbee said:

me too.

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Dinner with Gotsmanov said:

I am surprised so many people recall Lana Brazil. Knockers definitely better than him though.

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bbassic said:

one thing you can guarantee about topics concerning our support is that dr and rev will turn up to shit all over it like true seagulls.

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Dinner with Gotsmanov said:

Than should Read Alan Brazil. Oh dear.....

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Hamilton said:

Nah, sorry. You're not getting away with that one. Who is this Lana Brazil you talk about, and what on earth is it about her knockers that stood out for you?

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BBassic said:

One thing you can guarantee about topics concerning our support is that DR and Rev will turn up to shit all over it like true Seagulls.

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Brovion said:

How old are you and what did you do before the Amex era may I ask? That's a genuine polite and well-intentioned enquiry. Anybody with half a brain (and yes sadly that does rule out some on here) knows we had to expand the fanbase from the Withdean faithful - and the increased numbers aren't all people who haven't been to see the Albion since the Goldstone in 1980. I'm genuinely interested in the background of newer fans, and we all had to start sometime!

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kingcole said:

Is there a chart out there or is someone clever enough to make one that shows how our support compares to other clubs based on the number of fan miles traveled?

For example, if it's 300 miles to Huddersfield and we take 1000, that would be 30000 fan miles.

Where as if it was 20 miles from Leeds to Huddersfield and they took 1000 they would only have 20000 fan miles.

I am guessing our figures would look quite good. The trip to MK last year would have looked quite special yet I;m sure SW would love to tell us how they would take 4000 to Barnsley which of course would underscore what an incredibly big club they are.

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Brovion said:

How old are you and what did you do before the Amex era may I ask? That's a genuine polite and well-intentioned enquiry. Anybody with half a brain (and yes sadly that does rule out some on here) knows we had to expand the fanbase from the Withdean faithful - and the increased numbers aren't all people who haven't been to see the Albion since the Goldstone in 1980. I'm genuinely interested in the background of newer fans, and we all had to start sometime!

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badger4 said:

Now go to every home match and about 10 away with a wife that likes football drinks pints and has an odd pie. HAPPY DAYS.

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DavidRyder said:

I don't get to many away games, but from memory, the only time I felt we were losing the volume war during the singing was at Boro in May. We were pretty loud, but there was a point where the home fans were cranking it up and I felt like we were up against the ropes!

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McTavish said:

What makes your wife's pie odd?

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badger4 said:

Jumping in on this, I moved to Brighton 7 years ago where my partner now wife lived started supporting shortly after moving in.

Now go to every home match and about 10 away with a wife that likes football drinks pints and has an odd pie. HAPPY DAYS.

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McTavish said:

What makes your wife's pie odd?

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Rugrat said:

Ever since he took her up the OXO tower?

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