Fans debate

[THE FLASH]

It certainly does, but the problem is that a lot of the time the stewards get wound up and those getting kicked out aren't the ones 'kicking off' stewards get insulted and belittled with songs like 'you are a steward, you'll do what you're told' and because their pride takes a bit of a battering for being taken the piss out of for doing a shit job, and someone bumps in to someone, who bumps in to someone else, who bumps in to someone else, who bumps in to a steward and that lad gets booted out and roughed up for fuck all.

I've seen that happen a few times and when it does, the lads 'kicking off' need to take responsibility for stitching fellow fans up, but the stewards also shouldn't rise to a lot of the bollocks and in a lot of circumstances, just pick on easy targets and rough them up/kick them out to make themselves feel better because they haven't got the bollocks to confront the proper trouble makers.

agreed with this

[Give us an S]

anybody moaning because their kids arent happy on a terrace should stay at home and watch Madagascar or fuck off to Arsenal and sit in a comfy seat......a family game?  fuck off.....thats just a modern take on football to make more money.

Pick a game with seats or dont bother.

Exactly! Spot on. When I was a young kid I sat in the North Stand and never got to stand on the Bank or Shrivvy Road because it was safer. And I was never allowed near local derbies or games where trouble was expected. It never was a family game but it's great they have areas for families etc but if you want to take kids then sit in safe regulated areas.

[Jamiesfuturewife]

But to be fair there isn't a regulated area at Torquay?
I find myself avoiding away games to stay away from these pricks - I'm getting old!

[Give us an S]

Due to trouble and lack of regulated away areas I don't think all grounds are safe for kids so that's the risk if you choose to go. I can't give an opinion on these people, I must have been the other end of the terrace at Wimbledon as I saw nothing and the other away games I have been too I have seen nothing either.

[sonicyouth]

but how sober have you been? 

I don't think I can recall a game that I've been to where I felt it was unsafe for children.

Only been to the one away game this season which was Burton, I think the same group of lads all managed to get entry to the ground using the same NUS card by passing it back through the fence whilst the stewards were oblivious.

[Crispy]

Once again, I'll defend myself, not the group of people I was with.

Got into the ground at Torquay about 10 to 3 and was looking for somewhere to stand, originally went right over the far side of the terrace when some ugly cunt started shouting at me, Hello Flash!, couldn't find anywhere so was walking back the other way when the steward just told us to go up the middle, saw a few people I recognised up there so up I went. Noticed it wasn't just me who came up and it getting overcrowded and the stewards didn't stop it, doesn't bother me but all the time they were shoving people I know who arrive at the ground late together in the middle. The whole bouncing thing started with a couple of kids just singing it on there own, and it just snowballed - During which some old chap came up to me and a friend of mine and said 'Come on now, part the sea, I fancy a burger' We all stopped and let him through.. We are actually normal people so instead of giving it the fucking big one on here how about actually coming over and asking us to tone it down a bit, or go elsewhere, instead of coming on the TEF saying we all need a kicking! Half time came and I had a lovely little chat with Jayohaitchenn, and I'm fairly sure he will back me up on the fact I was far from 'Pissed up/coked up' just having a singsong and when people wanted to move, get past, or fall over we would let them and pick our mates up. Sorry for having a good time, but before you accuse us of more jumped up shit, come on over and ask me and tone it down, and you'll get a responce that would supprise you, because I'm not a jumped up cunt like half of you lot 

[Give us an S]

I'm talking about the people who were moaning about how families with kids who get in early to get a good view and end up getting it ruined by late comers. Just saying that just because there are kids and families on a terrace it makes no difference. They go at their own risk. But I agree, most grounds are very friendly and safe. Personally I have never had an issue at away games and when some games do get heated etc it's just what happens sometimes, it always has done.

[Give us an S]

And only Cheltenham have I had more than a couple before the game :-)

[THE FLASH]

Once again, I'll defend myself, not the group of people I was with.

Got into the ground at Torquay about 10 to 3 and was looking for somewhere to stand, originally went right over the far side of the terrace when some ugly cunt started shouting at me, Hello Flash!, couldn't find anywhere so was walking back the other way when the steward just told us to go up the middle, saw a few people I recognised up there so up I went. Noticed it wasn't just me who came up and it getting overcrowded and the stewards didn't stop it, doesn't bother me but all the time they were shoving people I know who arrive at the ground late together in the middle. The whole bouncing thing started with a couple of kids just singing it on there own, and it just snowballed - During which some old chap came up to me and a friend of mine and said 'Come on now, part the sea, I fancy a burger' We all stopped and let him through.. We are actually normal people so instead of giving it the fucking big one on here how about actually coming over and asking us to tone it down a bit, or go elsewhere, instead of coming on the TEF saying we all need a kicking! Half time came and I had a lovely little chat with Jayohaitchenn, and I'm fairly sure he will back me up on the fact I was far from 'Pissed up/coked up' just having a singsong and when people wanted to move, get past, or fall over we would let them and pick our mates up. Sorry for having a good time, but before you accuse us of more jumped up shit, come on over and ask me and tone it down, and you'll get a responce that would supprise you, because I'm not a jumped up cunt like half of you lot 

You jumped up cunt!

I didn't even shout out "Oi Ginger!!".......

I will bide my time...

See you in the Churchill for a kick up.....

[Crispy]

You jumped up cunt!

I didn't even shout out "Oi Ginger!!".......

I will bide my time...

See you in the Churchill for a kick up.....

  At least you got a mention in my awesome story?!

[DRS]

I think it is lovely you let a old man through. Real heroes

[Ardiles]

I don't think anyone wants to dampen the atmosphere and the passion of our away following.  But if it's possible to get something constructive from this, maybe Crispy could have a word with his mates and ask that they show a little consideration next time for their fellow supporters.  Groups like this should be leading the singing, not getting everyone's backs up.

Failing that, I'm going to be at Northampton on Saturday, so will personally commit to kick in a few heads if their behaviour is less than exemplary.

[Benzel]

Crispy, can you please spread the word that "we do what we want" is the most cringeworthy chant going. We need lads like you to lead singing about the TEAM about the CLUB. Like you were doing in the bar at Burton.. Sing about SWINDON man.

[Bob's Orange]

Don't man u sing that 'do what we want' song? Surely more reason not to sing it?

[Batch]

Every bugger sings the do what we want song.