Edge1981 Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 Or ex player? I live in Portishead so over the years I got to see quite a few City players past and present when out and about. Whenever I see them, I never say anything to them and go about my merry way as if I don’t recognise them or don’t care for football. I could be shoulder to shoulder with them in the supermarket and still not say anything. This is mainly due to thinking to myself how I’d feel if I was a pro footballer trying to do my day-to-day things like shopping and the school run I think I’d get fed up with it if it happened all the time to me. I’ve often wondered how other City fans react to seeing City players or ex-players when they see them out and about? Does it depend or circumstances/who they are with and who you are with etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 I ignore them and would ignore any famous person if I ever saw any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge1981 Posted May 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 10 minutes ago, RedDave said: I ignore them and would ignore any famous person if I ever saw any. I’m glad I’m not alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 I sat next to Jona Lomu once at a rugby World Cup Final - I didn’t say a word to him until he spoke to me, I think he appreciated the fact I let him be - as hundreds of others were clambouring all over each other trying to get selfies, photos and autographs. We had a good conversation once he initiated the chat - I don’t understand people who interrupt ‘celebrities’ in restaurants, pubs, airports, at sporting events etc - they are just people going about their business ... I was stood next to my all time hero, Paul Weller, at a bar in Glasgow Airport once ... he was necking Guinness like water - but I didn’t interrupt him, don’t understand people who do ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickle Rick Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 They’d have to speak to me first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fpcity Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 I'm pretty useless at spotting famous people. Was in a vip lounge in an Indian airport a few years ago and a bloke opposite me was attracting a lot of attention. Turned out he was an ex Sri Lankan cricket captain. Forgot his name by the time I got back to England! I've seen Scott Murray a couple of times and talked but he's probably one of the friendliest people you could meet so don't think he minds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 I leave them alone unless they speak to me. I only ever speak to them at an official function. I used to attend the APFSCIL dinners when I was a member of the London Branch in the 70/80s and would talk with the invited special guests then. Derek Dougan, Graeme Turner and John Motson spring to mind. The best however was a good half hour chat with Terry Cooper at a supporters club do. Terry would happily talk all day about football but I felt guilty about hogging him for so long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 58 minutes ago, BS4 on Tour... said: I sat next to Jona Lomu once at a rugby World Cup Final - I didn’t say a word to him until he spoke to me, I think he appreciated the fact I let him be - as hundreds of others were clambouring all over each other trying to get selfies, photos and autographs. Those hundreds of others clambouring all over each other was Rory Underwood, Will Carling and Jeremy Guscott trying to tackle him! ....and at what point did the stewards eject you from the try-zone!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 59 minutes ago, BS4 on Tour... said: I sat next to Jona Lomu once at a rugby World Cup Final - I didn’t say a word to him until he spoke to me, I think he appreciated the fact I let him be - as hundreds of others were clambouring all over each other trying to get selfies, photos and autographs. We had a good conversation once he initiated the chat - I don’t understand people who interrupt ‘celebrities’ in restaurants, pubs, airports, at sporting events etc - they are just people going about their business ... I was stood next to my all time hero, Paul Weller, at a bar in Glasgow Airport once ... he was necking Guinness like water - but I didn’t interrupt him, don’t understand people who do ... Conversely when I saw Pete Budd at Lulsgate International Airport a few years ago I just HAD to have a chat. Absolutely top man, very humble and good company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampshire reds Posted May 28, 2019 Report Share Posted May 28, 2019 i spoke to steve jones on Peterborough station. he had just played for city and was heading to london. really nice guy and was happy to have a chat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glen humphries Posted May 28, 2019 Report Share Posted May 28, 2019 I sat next to mark lawrenson on a flight from Bristol to Palma a few years ago, he never said a word the whole flight apart from sorry I need the toilet , I had to get up to let him go , he then spent the rest of the time snoring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negan Posted May 28, 2019 Report Share Posted May 28, 2019 I always burst in to song, hopefully they have one, if not I just repeat their name constantly and follow them around for the rest of their day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted May 28, 2019 Report Share Posted May 28, 2019 9 hours ago, Edge1981 said: Or ex player? I live in Portishead so over the years I got to see quite a few City players past and present when out and about. Whenever I see them, I never say anything to them and go about my merry way as if I don’t recognise them or don’t care for football. I could be shoulder to shoulder with them in the supermarket and still not say anything. This is mainly due to thinking to myself how I’d feel if I was a pro footballer trying to do my day-to-day things like shopping and the school run I think I’d get fed up with it if it happened all the time to me. I’ve often wondered how other City fans react to seeing City players or ex-players when they see them out and about? Does it depend or circumstances/who they are with and who you are with etc? Occasionally I smile and and nod, but like you I live in Portishead and they are often in close proximity. Taylor stopped to pet my daughters dog (no tasteless jokes please) when I was walking him around the Marina, so a quick chat ensued but I didn’t mention his name or football. I literally bumped into Marlon coming out of the Post Office, he apologised and I couldn’t resist congratulating him on his new baby, which he seemed to appreciate. The only “celebrity” I have had any lengthy conversation with down here is Johnny Briggs, but the drink is normally flowing nicely on both sides by then and it’s just like chatting to any other bloke you see in the local. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezo Posted May 28, 2019 Report Share Posted May 28, 2019 I saw LJ in John Lewis a year ago during the summer, for a split second I was just about to walk up and greet him like an old friend and then remembered - this guy doesn't know me and is just out with his family trying to relax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted May 28, 2019 Report Share Posted May 28, 2019 9 hours ago, RedDave said: I ignore them and would ignore any famous person if I ever saw any. I once ignored Prince Charles and Princess Diana who were glad handing it just the other side of the road . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted May 28, 2019 Report Share Posted May 28, 2019 1 minute ago, Major Isewater said: I once ignored Prince Charles and Princess Diana who were glad handing it just the other side of the road . I’ve also ignored royalty. Keep bumping into one at my sons football and regularly ignore him. Joe Jordan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The hand of RO'D Posted May 28, 2019 Report Share Posted May 28, 2019 I spotted Marley Watkins one sunny afternoon coming out of Co-op. I ignored him tho as I didn't want the embarrassment of him talking to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted May 28, 2019 Report Share Posted May 28, 2019 15 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: Taylor stopped to pet my daughters dog (no tasteless jokes please) when I was walking him around the Marina, so a quick chat ensued but I didn’t mention his name or football. Why were you walking Taylor around the marina? Did your daughter have her dog on a lead like Taylor? (strange place Portishead, sounds like a local version of Royston Vasey ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge1981 Posted May 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2019 1 hour ago, Hampshire reds said: i spoke to steve jones on Peterborough station. he had just played for city and was heading to london. really nice guy and was happy to have a chat Did you ask him where he go his tan from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judda Posted May 28, 2019 Report Share Posted May 28, 2019 A smile and nod of recognition.... unless it's Scott in his van and I'm in my van and then it's a flash of the headlights and a thumbs up which is always reciprocated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tunnie12345 Posted May 28, 2019 Report Share Posted May 28, 2019 Saw Keith Millen in TGI Fridays with his family, would have thought it was cool if we were not bottom of the league at the time, Scott Murray a few times, was quite chuffed as he remembered my little girls name from a few year previously from meeting him before and most recently Steve Landsdown at southmead hospital last week. just shook his hand and congratulated him on a great season :] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted May 28, 2019 Report Share Posted May 28, 2019 17 minutes ago, Judda said: A smile and nod of recognition.... unless it's Scott in his van and I'm in my van and then it's a flash of the headlights and a thumbs up which is always reciprocated! Some things never change, was the same routine back in Stan Collymore's day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted May 28, 2019 Report Share Posted May 28, 2019 I will boo ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampshire reds Posted May 28, 2019 Report Share Posted May 28, 2019 i did think about asking him about his tan. it was a good on thats for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SedRA Posted May 28, 2019 Report Share Posted May 28, 2019 I see LJ around Clifton village a lot, particularly in the summer. A bunch of business types having breakfast in Spicer & Cole had him a bit cornered last summer asking him where it went wrong that year Also see him running on the downs a bit. Have so far resisted the temptation to start singing “Johnson says, bounce around the downs, bounce around the downs”. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmissionImpossible Posted May 28, 2019 Report Share Posted May 28, 2019 I do a little look up and down before walking closely behind and nicking the player in questions wallet and running down the high street, zig zagging innocent bystanders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judda Posted May 28, 2019 Report Share Posted May 28, 2019 35 minutes ago, Edge1981 said: Did you ask him where he go his tan from? We want to knoooow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murraysrightplum Posted May 28, 2019 Report Share Posted May 28, 2019 Drop my knickers immediately Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barneyrubble Posted May 28, 2019 Report Share Posted May 28, 2019 Have spoke to lj twice recently at netball tournaments his daughter was playing in. He was more than happy to chat about football and was very amenable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handsofclay Posted May 28, 2019 Report Share Posted May 28, 2019 Whenever I spot a City player when I am out I usually emit a sigh of relief and put my thumbs up. They don't usually acknowledge it because I am too far away. But I am happy when I spot them because it means I haven't turned up to watch the rugby by mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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