I'm regularly in Lancing and passing the entrance to the training ground. Up until last season I think I'd seen kids waiting on Mash Barn Lane maybe 4 or 5 times in total over the years. Since last season it's common to see that many at once lining the road and it's a regular occurrence now.
[Albion] Selfies OUT!
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- Mar 23, 2023
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Yes! Hate them, so desperate.
Have you read the club statement?
- Oct 17, 2008
- 11,080
Entitlement. I work in theatre and witness stage door twattery nightly. Many feel they are owed an autograph/selfie as part of their ticket price.
So if an actor uses an another exit, has to rush for their train, is meeting a partner, has their kids around, has a migraine, hates the general public etc they are often complained about/abused in social media and even to their face.
It’s mental.
veuve
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- Jun 27, 2015
- 615
Yes it's the wrong call
el punal
Well-known member
There are many things* that irritate the shit out of me going to football but this one tops the list. Is it possible those responsible for this blatant begging con job can be given a ten year ban?
*See also - half n’half scarves, Northern types that insist on taking off their shirts, any fan that keeps chanting “Yerkshire! Yerkshire!” in the train queue, Todd Boehly, most of Chelsea, anything to do with Chelsea, all of Chelsea, Tottenham’s supposed fantastic stadium catering, Southern Rail, trespassers on the line after the match.
Really, there are loads more but I just can’t be arsed at the moment.
Affy
Silent Assassin
I wanted to get my shirt signed that my wife got me for my 40th. I live in Sompting so was considering popping over to the training ground and taking one of the kids. But then I realised I’m 40. I just wanted it framed on the wall with a decent signature so I emailed PBOBE to ask if I could send it in and get someone to sign it. He replied (quickly and briefly) with an “afraid not - can’t have it being sold” which never entered my head. But it does make sense to me. Shame on the younger fans though.
portlock seagull
Why? Why us?
- Jul 28, 2003
- 17,377
They ONLY need to post in Japanese really!
It’s a shame when a genuine fan politely asks and can’t be granted their wish. We are in the big league now and sadly are vulnerable to opportunists and organised crime. No one stopped me getting Stuart Tuck’s autograph and photo with my kids!
- Mar 23, 2023
- 1,585
If you go to the training ground and take one of the kids, you’ll go to jail. Sicko.
Justice
Dangerous Idiot
Especially those in the home end asking for Mo Sala’s shirt or similar just f*** off.
Justice
Dangerous Idiot
Right decision by the club and nice touch selecting kids they know are members once a season.
This is basically halting the commercialisation of Mitomamania. You reap what you sow.
This is basically halting the commercialisation of Mitomamania. You reap what you sow.
Cheshire Cat
The most curious thing..
You could always sign it yourself and pretend. It doesn't have to be signed as your name......
Klaas
I've changed this
- Nov 1, 2017
- 2,576
Same. I had a vague idea about hanging around after with my boy, but when I saw the crowd…sod that. Amazed how many people were there.
MattBackHome
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- Jul 7, 2003
- 11,747
Fair decision.
Sheebo
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- Jul 13, 2003
- 29,319
‘In addition, players have also been subject to abuse from fans, when they have been unable to stop to sign autographs or pose for selfies, which is not acceptable.’
Hoping this is an isolated incident or two.
The shit side of getting ‘big’. Tommy Elphick etc in their Peugeot 106’s etc in the Sportsman car park never had these issues
Hoping this is an isolated incident or two.
The shit side of getting ‘big’. Tommy Elphick etc in their Peugeot 106’s etc in the Sportsman car park never had these issues
Sheebo
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- Jul 13, 2003
- 29,319
Yep - now I have Lamptey’s shirt I fully back this
