Another (real) Season Begins

mr magnolia · Post by **mr magnolia** » 06 Aug 2004, 11:50

The first leaves are falling and memories of the Amsterdam horror show are being filed (not fading)....time to think of some travels

Any Tartan Army out there?

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Jamesie · Post by **Jamesie** » 06 Aug 2004, 20:35

I make it to most home games, furthest I've been away yet was Dublin back in 2000.

How about yourself Mr. M?

mr magnolia · Post by **mr magnolia** » 09 Aug 2004, 13:34

Much the same as you, jamesie - dont miss many at home but only get away as finances / mrs magnolia / daughters / moving house allow....

Most recent away outings were Holland, Germany and Belgium - not a good track record! Normally tavel with my brother but failed to convince him he wanted a trip to Moldova in October so we're saving the pennies for Italy and Slovenia next year.

Haven't really been to any domestic league/cup matches since Meadowbank waltzed off to Livingstone. (In fact, I've barely been to a domestic match since the hugely enjoyable trip to Italia 90, so I cant really use that as an excuse)

But watching the boys in blue losing beats the gloom of the Hibs/Hearts/Old Firm discussions that look as though they may flare up on the rugby thread...

Gedge · Post by **Gedge** » 09 Aug 2004, 14:58

Without trying to stage an english takeover how many English teams have "ex-pat" supporters in Portobello? I support Crystal Palace.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » 09 Aug 2004, 15:06

Carlisle United. We're coming back up next season!

bellybabe · Post by **bellybabe** » 09 Aug 2004, 16:03

Man U, in as much as I support any football team.
Sorry to be predictable.

Gemini · Post by **Gemini** » 09 Aug 2004, 22:10

I am a big fan of the Bhoys in the Hoops - not the Hood!

Epykat · Post by **Epykat** » 10 Aug 2004, 11:00

Bob wrote:Carlisle United. We're coming back up next season!

Half of my family are Carlisle United fans but at least they live there! What's your excuse?

Jay · Post by **Jay** » 10 Aug 2004, 15:54

Sunderla-and .........

Guest · Post by **Guest** » 10 Aug 2004, 20:24

Half of my family are Carlisle United fans but at least they live there! What's your excuse?

My home team. I'm from Gretna originally and I had a season ticket for CUFC from the age of 10 until I moved to Edinburgh in 76. It was a golden era for the Blues. They played some very attractive football in the old Second Division and had some great players.

Alan Ross, John Gorman, Stan Ternent, George McVitie, Stan Bowles, Chris Balderstone, Hughie McIllmoyle, Bob Hatton. Shall I continue?

And then of course promotion to the top flight. Bill Green scores the first goal of the season in 106 seconds at Stamford Bridge and after 4 games we are TOP OF THE LEAGUE!

Of course it's been pretty much downhill ever since, but we won't dwell on that. I was at the last home game of the season when we lost a late goal and our place in the football league. I was there with my dad who had taken me to my very first game at Brunton Park. End of an era and all that.

mr magnolia · Post by **mr magnolia** » 10 Aug 2004, 21:30

Bradford City and Watford have each taken valuable chunks of my life (and emotions) at different times.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » 12 Aug 2004, 17:35

Banff and MacDuff are playing a football match. The Banff supporters stand by the edge of the pitch, chanting "B-A-N-F-F, Banff, Banff, Banff!!!". The Banff squad, bolstered by their energetic support, edge into the lead, after 85 minutes of closely fought football. The MacDuff supporters decide to set up a rival chant, hoping to spur their team back into the lead: "Capital M - Small A - Small C - Capital D... oh what the hey, we support Banff too!!!"