Am I Alone?

I'm a weirdo too, so's my son, love going wish we could go more than the half a dozen games a season.
 
First went to Maine Road as a kid in 59/60 season and been supporting City ever since. Even in the darkest days I always looked forward to the match & a few pints with my mates. I still do, week in week out. I can never understand those who constantly moan about the Club. Football has changed beyond measure in my lifetime but I still get the same buzz travelling to the game. Couldn't give a shit about City Square or the "matchday experience" but from what I've seen City do things better than most. For me the matchday experience is all about the game and a few drinks & a laugh with a group of like minded fellow Blues.

We should all be thankful that we have the opportunity to sit in a great stadium watching such an array of talent. Who would have envisaged this when beating Gillingham on pens was our idea of a major achievement ?
Anyone who yearns for the 'good old days' needs their heads testing.
 
Love the thread and love the replies as I don't get too many games I'm afraid! Only been twice this season.

I'm 43 but I still smile like a 12yr old school boy when I see the etihad in the flesh.
 
Nowt strange at all about it fella. Still enjoy it as much as i did my first match back in 82. To be honest take my lad now and enjoy it even more.
If some on the forum dont enjoy it now i think its rose tinted spectacles for the older ones. For the younger ones they never had to put up with the mid 90s.
 
Went to my first game around 1956, me dad put me on the wall behind the goal at the scoreboard end. I progressed into the Kippax in the 60's and very early 70's and then had a huge gap whilst in the forces when I couldn't get to get games. Started coming again on a more regular basis when I started to be able to afford it again when we moved into our new home. I had forgotten how much I enjoyed being in the stands watching a live match, listening to all the moaners and 'experts'. You are get much more watching a live match, the tactics, the action off the ball. It is a 10/11 hour trip for me but well worth the effort. Wouldn't want to go back to being an armchair supporter and find it frustrating to watch away games on the tv. CTID
 
The only thing miss since moving to NZ.30 years a season ticket holder. Moved in 2015 and last game was Sergio scoring 5.

Back for a holiday in October. Can't wait to see a game!
 
Last night I enjoyed it. The crowd was together all over the ground against that despicable mob from down the road. Everyone sang, roared them on, screamed their hatred. We completely dominated the scum, all that was missing was a goal. The passion was back, on and off the pitch and it was fucking brilliant!
 
Ok so I might sound a bit weird too, but my dad first took me to watch City when I was 5. As a kid we didn't have much money, my parents were young, but my dad loved us and City. I have wonderful family memories of going to Maine Road and sitting on the Platt Lane benches and to some away games in our blue mini, with balloons and scarfs tied on it to drive to Wembley to watch us beat Newcastle in the league cup in 76. Now I am amazed at the transformation of the team I love. I enjoy going to games as it still gives me that sense of belonging to a collective, almost an extended family and it reminds me of my dad who is no longer here. He would be utterly astounded to see us challenging the best in Europe and holding our own. The past keeps me grounded and I love being a City fan, seen bad times, great times and who knows what will happen in the future? That's the great bit, I enjoy the ride, love my team, love my dad and am so grateful he loved me and brought me up a blue. Ps had a few beers after my shit week at work so sorry if I am a bit rambling.
 
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