Unpleasant experience in Colin Bell Level 3 today

[blue for life]

I had a very unpleasant experience today which had my 6 year old in tears. Bloke comes down the row and sits next to me and obviously a Season Ticket holder. Sat down like the big 'I am' and I knew immediately it would become a problem.From the off a tirade of swearing of every type you can imagine - bawling with it (bawling is fine with me and swearing if measured).

Kept my peace until the second Watford goal goes in and he off again - I can swear with the best in the appropriate circumstances and places but an totally aware of where I am and if I know I will offend people eg I will not use profanity on the bus or in front of kids OAPs etc but if in my house with a mate or friend fine.

I politely asked him to tone it down as there was my son with me who was in tears - he dismissed me and carried on regardless - I said OK will have to call a steward as not on. To be fair the steward came and made a note of his seat number. He apologised to the steward not me but then carried on as normal as well as the sarcastic sayings of 'good show' etc etc taking the Michael.

My son's 2nd visit to The Etihad ruined for 45 mins anyway - I told him just to ignore him later - my elderley parents were with me too.

Couldnt get tickets in The Family Stand so had to settle for anywhere.

Still does not excuse the ignorant behaviour of such fans as these.

Thanks to the steward and fans behind me who backed me up.

I will be writing to the club although what good that will do I dont know.

Took the shine off the day.

 

[johnmc]

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[Stoned Rose]

He's clearly an imbecile with no respect and no idea how to behave around children.

You did the right thing telling him to turn it in and reporting him to a steward.

Ring City and ask them if any action has / will be taken and go from there.

 

[blue for life]

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Please expand?

 

[johnmc]

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Please expand?

G r a s s

 

[lewis2013]

All I would say is it is to be expected, I swear all the time when I'm at the game sat 122. If you can't get family stand tickets prep your kid before going in, but I don't know the extent of the language. One other side of it is that he should try and region it in if he has been told.
If someone said to me your language is upsetting my child I would say something like, I'll I try not to swear as often however if Garcia comes on the pitch be prepared lol

 

[blue for life]

He's clearly an imbecile with no respect and no idea how to behave around children.

You did the right thing telling him to turn it in and reporting him to a steward.

Ring City and ask them if any action has / will be taken and go from there.

Thanks Stoned Rose - I will put it in writing - I am sure it happens a lot but I did expect an 'oh sorry mate I didnt realise etc' - I wouldnt have bothered if my son wasnt there to be honest but sometimes you have to stand up to people or cower.<br /><br />-- Sat Jan 25, 2014 9:26 pm --<br /><br />

All I would say is it is to be expected, I swear all the time when I'm at the game sat 122. If you can't get family stand tickets prep your kid before going in, but I don't know the extent of the language. One other side of it is that he should try and region it in if he has been told.
If someone said to me your language is upsetting my child I would say something like, I'll I try not to swear as often however if Garcia comes on the pitch be prepared lol

Totally agree with you to be fair - I dont expect clean cut 'bad luck sir' comments and I fully expect swearing but he was over the top and showed no apology even though he could clearly see an upset kid virtually next to him

 

[barney*]

Next time get yourself a ticket in the family stand and then you wont have any reason to come on here whining

 

[Cellarite]

There's always going to be a bit of swearing. I take my lads and instinctively swear at times. This though, sounds like someone thinking that he has more rights to be at the game than you and your lad and I'm sure he'll be in his bedsit tonight with his masking tape sex doll, thinking about what a hero he was today.

Tell your lad that even City have the odd plum but ignore what happened, he is the future of our support.

 

[dawlish dave]

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Idiot I mean you "johnmc"