Wellington Phoenix Men

Fever and crowd behaviour at sellout

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about 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
This probably a reference to my aisle AA which invariably probably because it is right next to the entrance and there is a gap between the railing and the seat always has people cramming in. I can assure you this was not deliberate and last season the stewards were good a moving people on and checking their tickets, not this year though.
Incidentally I did buy my ticket early, about three years ago! I have been standing in front of the same seat since the very first pre-season game and I think this was game 69, I have missed 3 games over the years with being out of the country with work.
We ara peeple!!!
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about 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
I was explaining to some virgin football attendees on Sunday that the YF end is the closest to the kop end we have at the ROF.
This is where the chants, passion and unwavering support for the team originates, whether you call it the kop, shed, stretford end, etc and all stadiums have one.
If you want to sit down at a football match sit in the middle not at the home end.
Re the chants great, mexican wave not so sure, what we do lack is 4000 away supporters, and anyone who has seen Everton play in the EPL will agree sh*te team but awesome and very very loud set of fans.
Its going to take a season or two more to fully educate the masses the true meaning of passionate support.....
 
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about 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
pompey 657 wrote:
I was explaining to some virgin football attendees on Sunday that the YF end is the closest to the kop end we have at the ROF.
This is where the chants, passion and unwavering support for the team originates, whether you call it the kop, shed, stretford end, etc�and all stadiums have one.

If you want to sit down at a football match sit in the middle not at the home end.

Re the chants great, mexican wave not so sure, what we do lack is 4000 away supporters, and anyone who has seen Everton play in the EPL will agree sh*te team but awesome and very very loud set of fans.

Its going to take a season or two more to fully educate the masses the true meaning�of passionate support.....

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sh*te team? Huge call buddy. Better than going into administration.
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about 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
pompey 657 wrote:
I was explaining to some virgin football attendees on Sunday that the YF end is the closest to the kop end we have at the ROF.
This is where the chants, passion and unwavering support for the team originates, whether you call it the kop, shed, stretford end, etc and all stadiums have one.
If you want to sit down at a football match sit in the middle not at the home end.
Re the chants great, mexican wave not so sure, what we do lack is 4000 away supporters, and anyone who has seen Everton play in the EPL will agree sh*te team but awesome and very very loud set of fans.
Its going to take a season or two more to fully educate the masses the true meaning of passionate support.....
 
Oh man you were all good until the Everton jibe, Hope you Enjoy COKE & the championship next season buddy in fact it will be Evertons pleasure to be the last team you play in the premiership.
Look forward to seeing you back at the R.O.F though we're all here for the phoenix after all.
giddyup2010-03-09 19:56:56
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about 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
pompey 657 wrote:
I was explaining to some virgin football attendees on Sunday that the YF end is the closest to the kop end we have at the ROF.
This is where the chants, passion and unwavering support for the team originates, whether you call it the kop, shed, stretford end, etc and all stadiums have one.
If you want to sit down at a football match sit in the middle not at the home end.
Re the chants great, mexican wave not so sure, what we do lack is 4000 away supporters, and anyone who has seen Everton play in the EPL will agree sh*te team but awesome and very very loud set of fans.
Its going to take a season or two more to fully educate the masses the true meaning of passionate support.....
 
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about 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
My comments re everton are meant a compliment to their supporters. However trophyless the team has been. It is a well known fact that the everton supporters are very very vocal and with out a doubt unwavering belief in their team.
It is this vocal support I would like to see at the ROF.
I will be at the SFS, I have tickets for the cove end.. and yes I will stand in their end wearing phoenix colours.
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about 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
pompey 657 wrote:
My comments re everton are meant a compliment to their supporters. However trophyless the team has been. It is a well known fact that the everton supporters are very very vocal and with out a doubt unwavering belief in their team.
It is this vocal support I would like to see at the ROF.

I will be at the SFS, I have tickets for the cove end.. and yes I will stand in their end wearing phoenix colours.


"Having competed in the top division for a record 107 seasons, they have played more top-flight league games than any other English team and have won the League Championship nine times�the fourth highest of any team."

For future reference so you don't make a fool of yourself
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Great effort with the cove though!chocnut2010-03-10 16:27:38
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about 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
pompey 657 wrote:
My comments re everton are meant a compliment to their supporters. However trophyless the team has been. It is a well known fact that the everton supporters are very very vocal and with out a doubt unwavering belief in their team.
It is this vocal support I would like to see at the ROF.

I will be at the SFS, I have tickets for the cove end.. and yes I will stand in their end wearing phoenix colours.


Yellow Whever Whanganui

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about 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
goldienz wrote:
pompey 657 wrote:
My comments re everton are meant a compliment to their supporters. However trophyless the team has been. It is a well known fact that the everton supporters are very very vocal and with out a doubt unwavering belief in their team.
It is this vocal support I would like to see at the ROF.

I will be at the SFS, I have tickets for the cove end.. and yes I will stand in their end wearing phoenix colours.


until one of them attempts murder


tomrewi2010-03-10 17:36:43
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about 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
I really hope you know someone in the cove.
Probably not your smartest idea if not.Stefan2010-03-10 19:55:28
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