I've Done My Bit

el punal · Feb 12, 2016

I'm thrilled to say that three generations of the family Punal will be in attendance at the Bolton game tomorrow, myself, my daughter and son-in-law, and my grandson, seven year old Harry.

Using my incredible powers of persuasion, guile and bribery all family members have now been converted to the one true faith - that is following the Albion.

Except one . . . . my little granddaughter Poppy, who is four, has but two interests in her life - 'Frozen' (which little girl isn't?), and being a princess. I am hoping that the 'Frozen' fad will die out by the time she's five. As for the princess bit, I'll try and keep her away from the Royal Family for the foreseeable future.

As for convincing her to be a follower of Tony Bloom's Blue n' White Army, this is work in progress. I have utmost faith in my persuasive abilities and in the fullness of time she will be won over, I have no doubt.

Anyway, onwards and upwards. :angel:

TheDuke · Feb 12, 2016

Well done Punal... like you 3 generations of Dukes will be there tomorrow. Me (65 years supporting the cause), my sprog (nearly 33years) and now little Finn for 2 years.

Stat Brother · Feb 12, 2016

I also have done my bit.

I didn't realise my lucky t-shirt was in the washing basket.
Had I not noticed until later I may well have had to resort to last seasons 'lucky' t-shirt.

Drebin · Feb 12, 2016

Tell your granddaughter that she can get her face painted like a princess at the football. That's how I got my daughter (who was 4 at the time) to go to her first game two years ago. Now she loves it.

Tooting Gull · Feb 12, 2016

Good job el punal. Our 'three-generation' pic at the Amex from a year or so back is a personal favourite.

Saladpack Seagull · Feb 12, 2016

Well done to all. Still on two generations, but hoping that my daughter will furnish me with the necessary addition ! Might be a bit of opposition, though - her fiance's a Gooner (but his Mum is an Albion fan). However, like many young men, he's already under the thumb, and my daughter's not one to argue with!

Eeyore · Feb 12, 2016

I've done my bit. I've now supported the Albion for 40 years.

smiler · Feb 12, 2016

It would be even better tomorrow if The Nelson had reopened

el punal · Feb 12, 2016

smiler said:
It would be even better tomorrow if The Nelson had reopened

Oh bum holes! Is it still shut for the refurb?

Gullflyinghigh · Feb 12, 2016

Nicely done, I'm hoping that in a few year's time I'll be able to be part of a 4 generation trip to the AMEX (for anyone wondering, I'll be the 3rd generation). Just need to get Jr GFH to actually understand what a football is first...

Shy Talk · Feb 12, 2016

Brighton Lines said:
I've done my bit. I've now supported the Albion for 40 years.

JCL! I've survived 60 years, but no grandchildren yet.

Sleaford Seagull · Feb 12, 2016

11 members of the Williams family made up of 3 generations will be at the Amex in the West stand tomorrow. First time all together at a game and all coming from all over the place; Notts/Cambridge/Grantham/Spalding/Sussex

I can confirm that group deals on over 10 people are excellent value! [emoji1303]

megcat · Feb 13, 2016

Sleaford Seagull said:
11 members of the Williams family made up of 3 generations will be at the Amex in the West stand tomorrow. First time all together at a game and all coming from all over the place; Notts/Cambridge/Grantham/Spalding/Sussex

I can confirm that group deals on over 10 people are excellent value! [emoji1303]

Fantastic enjoy this great occasion

darkwolf666 · Feb 13, 2016

Yep, 3 generations here too... At the MK Dons game we had my Mum and Dad, myself and my daughter - the biggest coup here is my daughter, who while always interested in football (well Stevie G), had never shown a desire to go to a game. That is until she started at Brighton Uni at Falmer, and moved into a house a stones throw from the stadium. Now she can't get enough of it.

Not sure what I am more proud of, her doing well in her studies or the fact that she has "found" The Albion.

Hillian1 · Feb 13, 2016

I'm afraid to say I have failed with my grandson.

The last time I tried his response was "you can't make me support Brighton"

Ashamed.

Freddie Goodwin. · Feb 13, 2016

Hillian1 said:
I'm afraid to say I have failed with my grandson.

The last time I tried his response was "you can't make me support Brighton"

Ashamed.

You can, you ain't trying hard enough! Kids need feeding, need money, need stuff, you hold all the strings here.

Glad to see so many big families here, it really is a good family thing to do. I reckon 20 of my family members have been to the Amex but not all at the same time.

Hillian1 · Feb 13, 2016

Freddie Goodwin. said:
You can, you ain't trying hard enough! Kids need feeding, need money, need stuff, you hold all the strings here.

Glad to see so many big families here, it really is a good family thing to do. I reckon 20 of my family members have been to the Amex but not all at the same time.

He's my grandson so I don't hold the strings.

His father is Millwall, who strangely enough wants him to support Brighton, but he's fixated with Barcelona and especially Messi.

Freddie Goodwin. · Feb 13, 2016

How old is he? Many stories on here of kids who are 'hooked' once they've been to their 1st game.

Wozza · Feb 13, 2016

Enjoy!

Been to the Albion with my dad and son. Looking forward to going with both together for first time in April (unless fixture is moved).

Working class pride · Feb 13, 2016

Sleaford Seagull said:
11 members of the Williams family made up of 3 generations will be at the Amex in the West stand tomorrow. First time all together at a game and all coming from all over the place; Notts/Cambridge/Grantham/Spalding/Sussex

I can confirm that group deals on over 10 people are excellent value! [emoji1303]

This is my favourite thread of NSC since I have been on here and this my favourite post. The Albion an institution in Sussex, with supporting Sussex CCC and the Albion is a birthright to those from Sussex.

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