my first REAL football game

feldy

hi all,

i have just returned from a weekend in London where on Sunday I had the pleasure of sitting in the 2nd from front row on the halfway line (right beside the away dugout) in White Heart Lane, watching my MANU outclass SPURS 2-0.

AMAZING - for anyone who hasnt yet seen a live game, or was wondering if it is worth it, my god it is.

Old Trafford here i come next season!!:p

bucks73

First game is always a great buzz.

Mine was Chelsea v United. Stamford Bridge. 1985. United 2-1. Part of their 10 game winning streak are the start of 85-86.

First game at OT was v Forest. 1987. 2-2. Whiteside got a screamer.

ciano

My first match was back in 1990 when I sent to Landsdown road to see Bray beat St. Francis 3-0 in the FAI Cup final.

It wasnt much of a match as it was very one sided. But I loved it anyway. And Landsdown road looked like the San Siro to me!!!

yop

First United match was cantonas testimonial, what an atmosphere.
fantastic stadium, I hear though that anfield is a better all round stadium & that was a serious Utd fans opinion

feldy

the atmosphere in the lane wasnt really spectacular from what i have heard compared to other stadiums, but it is a really smart place. great fans, great buzz

KdjaCL

1981 Pats vs Waterford think we lost 4-0 (was 6 not sure on result).

Been there ever since + in equal amounts.

kdjac

LizardKing

First game is always a great buzz.

The first match I saw Liverpool at Anfield was this year (Vs Sunderland), went over and made a weekend out of it .... IT WAS THE CRAPPEST game cos' Sunderland played for draw and unfortunately got it .... Bad First game but had a great weekend


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LizardKing

Originally posted by yop
First United match was cantonas testimonial, what an atmosphere.
fantastic stadium, I hear though that anfield is a better all round stadium & that was a serious Utd fans opinion

I'm a pool fan and have been to Old Trafford and Anfield ... I'd be of the opposite opinion ... Uniteds set-up at Old Trafford is top class ... Anfield , although good atmosphere does need some improvements ... IMO

feldy

i have to say that hearing your own experiences and views is turning out to be quite good.

this wasnt such a bad idea for a topic! :cool:

as you can all see quite clearly, i am a newbie, and fast becoming addicted to this site. good work boards team. keep it up!

KdjaCL

You should keep going to Man Utd away games cos soon as you go to Old Trafford all those nice feelings of man Utd away games will vanish and you be thinking more along the lines of funerals and prawn sambos.

kdjac

feldy

Originally posted by KdjaC
funerals and prawn sambos.

kdjac

are you roy keane?
hehehe:D

Bateman

Roy Keane had a point. Get a ticket for K Stand at O/T beside the away fans if you are intereted in banter and atmosphere, other than that, if you are only interested in seeing your heroes play, popping into the megastore, and getting a few pictures for the kids, then take one of the leather seats, prawn sambos and all.

Space Coyote

I've been to Anfield twice. The atmosphere is very good, especially when YNWA is sung before kickoff. I saw Sunderland two seasons ago (1-1) and 'Boro this season (1-1).
I'd say if ye went to a 'Pool Vs >insert good team here< game the atmosphere would be incredible. First time I went to Anfield I did the obligatory stadium tour, and i thought, walking along the pitch, that the place was very small.
First game i went to was Ireland Vs Luxembourg 1987 with the oul lad. 2-1 Ireland. Still have the match program, it cost £1. There's a full page dedicated to Stephen Roche on his Tour de France win. Class.

Sundy

as a villa fan i went to villa park a few years ago and sat in the holte end. it was totaly amazing being among the diehard singing and chanting for the whole game. As a result i go back as often as i can but things just aint as cheerful at the moment!

i think i know the answer to this but why isnt there a good astmosphere like that at all irish internationals? is it somthing to do with the suits and prawn sarnies as well?

Tellox

my first match is...today!
off to see ireland and norway in about...19hrs

feldy

lets hope it stays dry for you tellox!

cournioni

Originally posted by feldy
lets hope it stays dry for you tellox!

Hah... true, I always loved going to international matches, you get a great feeling before the games. Especially on your first visit. I'm sure you'll enjoy it even if Ireland lose!

feldy

i dont think ireland are going to win anything but the odd friendly here and there. the thoughts of them actually winning silverware are a little hopeful!

Pigman II

My first game was an FAI cup tie at Dalymount Park between Shamrock Rovers and Cork City in 1989 (i think?). Cork won 1-0 so all wasn't lost.

Gladly the next time I went back it was to see Bohs!

daveg

My second time in Old Trafford was united vrs Florentina (3-1 untied). Absolute class game. We were right by the touch line 10 feet away from giggs... what a game he had.

I also went to United vrs Middleburgh a few years ago where we lost 3-2. Have to say though the European nights are much better imo.

feldy

the seats i had were right beside the manu dugout only about 5 feet from the touchline. amazing to be that close to the boys.

i took some snaps of the match - must post them for u all once i get time to take them off the digicam:cool:

sleepwalker

i think i know the answer to this but why isnt there a good astmosphere like that at all irish internationals? is it somthing to do with the suits and prawn sarnies as well?

thats rubbish

ive been to most of the Ireland home games over the last few years and the atmosphere ranged from good to absolutley incredible

never gone to any premiership matches because i cant afford to hopefully next season though

Sundy

when i talk about no atmosphere i mean long periods of silence even when ireland are winning. i dont deny that there are passionate irish fans but most of the noise comes from the south terrace while the corperates look on silently.

The 4 games with the best atmosphere where
yugoslavia
Holland
USA
Nigeria

And none of em have touched on a premiership match