Well my first away game was Leeds away late 70s that was intimidating.
I know it’s not the young exclusively it tends to be those snorting gear at the match a relatively recent ( last 10 or so years) and getting more common.
I don’t have a problem with it in the bars clubs but at the game it seems to make them behave in an aggressive manner towards fellow blues which isn’t good
Btw Note to the young , we all get older eventually.
Presumably they must have done to get the required number of points, no?Some of the people complaining about the younger fans didn’t go to many away games before making European away Day their main hobby.
Whilst it’s not on the same plane as getting a good kicking, I disagree, as it is a big issue to the person who gets unwanted beer all of them.Its not ok, but hardly a massive issue.
Fuck me, if you thought Gundogan was better than Silva on Wednesday night then I’m not surprised if people got wound up! ;-)I was at both WBA in Nov 87, and Gelsenkirchen on Wednesday night.
I can still remember walking back to the car at West Brom whilst observing the Guvnors in full flow, just 50 yards in front of us.
The big difference is that I never felt threatened by the hooligans who supported my team.
I don't feel like that anymore, especially if I say something like "Gundogan's been playing better than Silva recently" to the wrong person, (who instead of arguing constructively, will probably call me a wanker).
My first away was Leeds in the Cup in Jan 78. I was too young to be scared but I’ve been anxious at the odd game since.
I think we need to get back to ID checks for Champs League matches outside Britain
I enjoy the singing the rowdiness the banter and raised adrenaline of away games. If you go away lower your expectations on a lot of things in life.
HOWEVER - There is a huge change since the late 80's when i started going. I fxcking detest our own City fans picking on other City fans, bullying, intimidating other blues. No need for it. In the older days these lads would protect you / have your back. One for all and all for one / brothers all together. Bullshit to have a go at ANY of our fans if they have done nothing wrong.
I would have a whip wound and get some of the old boys onto an away trip and slap down some of these dickheads. Men that could handle themselves and take on 5 of these lads for fun. Blues together.
You get the same on the train to the races. People drink beer and (or) snort a key or two of cocaine. The odds are in a large group a small minority will behave like twats. Has always been the case and will always be the case.
Whilst it’s not on the same plane as getting a good kicking, I disagree, as it is a big issue to the person who gets unwanted beer all of them.
And do it to the wrong person and it may well lead to the aforementioned kicking. Sometimes a bit of boisterous fun can get out of hand.