Taking my lad to his first game

[StrutterBlue]

Just looking for some advice blues, thinking of bringing my lad to his first game next season, im up on EL3 so not too rowdy, he's 2 going on 3 in January and just wondering if it's too soon to bring him or not? What's your take?

 

[Otamendi's Beard]

From experience with mine, I'd say 6 is about the right age. I did start by taking my eldest when she was 4 though.

They start to concentrate more on what's happening and need less alternative entertainment (phones, etc).

 

[Johnny Mars Bar]

Nothing wrong with starting them young. If he starts queuing now he’ll be old enough to drink by the time he gets served at City.

 

[Jesus H Gabz]

Take back-up fella! An au pair/nanny/the Mrs/sibling, basically anyone to pacify him while you watch the game :) I’m in a similar situation with the grandson who’s two, we’ve started having him at weekends & I’ve promised to take him when we play on Saturdays at 3pm, so about three games! At least they are free till they are 4 (have to sit on a knee) so it’ll only cost you your sanity

 

[the blue panther]

Just pass him down to the front while you watch the match, and someone'll sit him on the wall and give him a Wagon Wheel - that'll stop him crying as he learns about the magical world of City like we all did...... a century ago.

 

[blumoonrisen]

My son was 3 month old for his first game, Wembley 99.. Was out of necessity cos my mum was on hol so we couldn't get anyone to babysit. I had him in a babysling and took his car seat in and he slept through the whole game. He must be the youngest blue to attend that match. 23 now.

 

[Mr Ed (The Stables)]

My Grandson was 7 when his dad took him on his first game. He's now 9 going on 18 footie mad and now has a season ticket. I think I took both my lads on at Maine Road when they were 7ish.

 

[Bilboblue]

Took my lad to his first match, Swindon at home, at around two and a half years old, been going with him ever since, he's 32 now.

 

[leithblue]

My lot have been coming since they were around three, now have three season tickets between the four of them (aged 12,10,8 and 5).

They’re all pretty laid back kids in general so have always been really good at the game, my older daughter took a colouring book for a while but rarely used it, they just like being there.

The drama comes when they kick off in the car arguing about where to stop for tea.

 

[CatMan]

It's not so much how old they are on their first game, it's games 2,3,4 etc that dictate if they are too young. Used to be in the Maine Road North Stand and my 3 year old daughter liked to see moonbeam pre match at pitch side. The following season we were at the new stadium and I'd bought her a season ticket. First game was Portsmouth and our seats had been placed in South Stand Level 2. Great seats and view but absolutely no access to pitch side. She watched as the Moonies walked past, interacting with the kids in level 1 and couldn't grasp not going down. Tears followed and by half time we had to leave. On the Monday I rang the club and got the tickets moved to level 1 but the damage was done and I gave her ticket back a few games later as she wasn't interested anymore. She did resume a few years later but personally I believe for regular attending they need to be no younger than around 6ish.