Astley Lad said:Having endured an awful train journey there and back (and I've got to say some pretty offensive behaviour from some of our fans along the way) a bit more commitment from some of the players wouldn't have gone un-appreciated. Lack-lustre just about sums it up and it was an excellent chance to cement 2nd place and allow us a breather on Tuesday. Swansea are a decent outfit but the longer the game went on the more I thought we would snatch it. Once again some woeful finishing stopped us getting 3 points on a day when Spurs and Arsenal both got somewhat fortunate victories.
I was just about to write this.Ducado said:To be fair there has not really been a decent game in the Prem all weekend so we are not alone
Mark - TheBlue said:Astley Lad said:Having endured an awful train journey there and back (and I've got to say some pretty offensive behaviour from some of our fans along the way) a bit more commitment from some of the players wouldn't have gone un-appreciated. Lack-lustre just about sums it up and it was an excellent chance to cement 2nd place and allow us a breather on Tuesday. Swansea are a decent outfit but the longer the game went on the more I thought we would snatch it. Once again some woeful finishing stopped us getting 3 points on a day when Spurs and Arsenal both got somewhat fortunate victories.
What happened ?
Astley Lad said:Mark - TheBlue said:Astley Lad said:Having endured an awful train journey there and back (and I've got to say some pretty offensive behaviour from some of our fans along the way) a bit more commitment from some of the players wouldn't have gone un-appreciated. Lack-lustre just about sums it up and it was an excellent chance to cement 2nd place and allow us a breather on Tuesday. Swansea are a decent outfit but the longer the game went on the more I thought we would snatch it. Once again some woeful finishing stopped us getting 3 points on a day when Spurs and Arsenal both got somewhat fortunate victories.
What happened ?
Nothing dramatic, and probably not helped by the fact that everyone was crammed into 2 carriages and there was no booze restrictions, but there were plenty of "everyday commuters" on the journey, both legs. Maybe it's me but I don't see why those people should have to put up with constant f-ing. c-ing, t-ing, or songs about paedophiles when all they're doing is going home from a days shopping. It's a pity because what starts out as being quite funny becomes quite abusive the more people have to drink.
mancityvstoke said:Astley Lad said:Mark - TheBlue said:What happened ?
Nothing dramatic, and probably not helped by the fact that everyone was crammed into 2 carriages and there was no booze restrictions, but there were plenty of "everyday commuters" on the journey, both legs. Maybe it's me but I don't see why those people should have to put up with constant f-ing. c-ing, t-ing, or songs about paedophiles when all they're doing is going home from a days shopping. It's a pity because what starts out as being quite funny becomes quite abusive the more people have to drink.
WowAstley Lad said:mancityvstoke said:Astley Lad said:Nothing dramatic, and probably not helped by the fact that everyone was crammed into 2 carriages and there was no booze restrictions, but there were plenty of "everyday commuters" on the journey, both legs. Maybe it's me but I don't see why those people should have to put up with constant f-ing. c-ing, t-ing, or songs about paedophiles when all they're doing is going home from a days shopping. It's a pity because what starts out as being quite funny becomes quite abusive the more people have to drink.
Swearing on football away trips. What next?[/quote]
Look, I accept everyone has a different perception of what makes a good away day and for some the football comes second to the drinking. That's not a problem, I've no issue with people drinking, I've been known to do it myself - frequently! Yesterday was unusual because normally we're on a Virgin train and they're "dry", they're Policed, there's first class carriages if you're willing to pay and it's not normally a four and a half hour trip. Lot's of people who were on those trains weren't on a "football trip", they were just going about their business and were subjected to constant foul language and abusive chants when there was no need for it. That's just my opinion that's all.
Astley Lad said:mancityvstoke said:Astley Lad said:Nothing dramatic, and probably not helped by the fact that everyone was crammed into 2 carriages and there was no booze restrictions, but there were plenty of "everyday commuters" on the journey, both legs. Maybe it's me but I don't see why those people should have to put up with constant f-ing. c-ing, t-ing, or songs about paedophiles when all they're doing is going home from a days shopping. It's a pity because what starts out as being quite funny becomes quite abusive the more people have to drink.
Swearing on football away trips. What next?[/quote]
Look, I accept everyone has a different perception of what makes a good away day and for some the football comes second to the drinking. That's not a problem, I've no issue with people drinking, I've been known to do it myself - frequently! Yesterday was unusual because normally we're on a Virgin train and they're "dry", they're Policed, there's first class carriages if you're willing to pay and it's not normally a four and a half hour trip. Lot's of people who were on those trains weren't on a "football trip", they were just going about their business and were subjected to constant foul language and abusive chants when there was no need for it. That's just my opinion that's all.