TinMan's left peg Posted October 24, 2019 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 Yes that old chestnut! I really do understand that some people need to get away before the final whistle (long journey home with kids on a school night / off to do a night shift etc etc) but I’m not sure that accounts for the thousands that stream out at 85 minutes. Last night really illustrated the point that it’s really worth staying if you can. Sport or indeed life doesn’t get much better than a 98th minute winner (the Robin’s tv guy seemed to think it was even better than sex - not sure LJ agreed though). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted October 24, 2019 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 Never mind TinMan, you’re going to need your TinHat. Completely agree though. Madness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted October 24, 2019 Admin Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 I'm guessing for many it's a case that if you don't leave early you get stuck in a bottle neck in exiting the stands then you have to battle through the concourse to exit the ground Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted October 24, 2019 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 2 minutes ago, phantom said: I'm guessing for many it's a case that if you don't leave early you get stuck in a bottle neck in exiting the stands then you have to battle through the concourse to exit the ground I always leave just after kick off and never have a problem with traffic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinMan's left peg Posted October 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 A mate of mine made the observation that it happens less at the rugby where there is a culture of staying behind in the concourses and bars after the match. I went to Bristol v Bath last year and it was great after under the Lansdown (bands playing, bars open etc). Not sure if that only happens for ‘big’ matches though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Red Hat Posted October 24, 2019 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 7 minutes ago, Major Isewater said: I always leave just after kick off and never have a problem with traffic. I don't even bother going to my seat. Just go in through the turnstile, turn round and go back out, back home. put the kettle on and make a nice cup of tea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted October 24, 2019 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 3 minutes ago, Roger Red Hat said: I don't even bother going to my seat. Just go in through the turnstile, turn round and go back out, back home. put the kettle on and make a nice cup of tea. Then log into a vpn and pay the £5 to watch the game on BCTV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riaz Posted October 24, 2019 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 sit in the car for a extra hour and not miss the last ten minutes... Worth it in my eyes, especially when you've watched 80 minutes of the game and you want to know who wins (surely??). Its like going to watch a film and not watching the ending. Each to their own tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcdc Posted October 24, 2019 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 17 minutes ago, Major Isewater said: I always leave just after kick off and never have a problem with traffic. Well, yes... but to be on the safe side my tip is to leave a few minutes before kick off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneTeamInBristol Posted October 24, 2019 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 Will never understand the 38th and 85th minute leavers. Why pay money to watch something and then not bother watching it all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted October 24, 2019 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 First time ever I left my seat before the final whistle, probably on 94 mins, two players were on the ground. I watched the goal on the screen in the concourse. I had to walk to Temple meads to get a train back to London and couldn’t afford to miss it. Didn’t get home till half two Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOTBLUE Posted October 24, 2019 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 2 minutes ago, bcdc said: Well, yes... but to be on the safe side my tip is to leave a few minutes before kick off I sometimes just walk to the bus stop,turn straight around and go home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOTBLUE Posted October 24, 2019 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 2 minutes ago, exAtyeoMax said: First time ever I left my seat before the final whistle, probably on 94 mins, two players were on the ground. I watched the goal on the screen in the concourse. I had to walk to Temple meads to get a train back to London and couldn’t afford to miss it. Didn’t get home till half two You should of stayed til’ the end and jogged back to TM,lightweight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcdc Posted October 24, 2019 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 2 minutes ago, NOTBLUE said: I sometimes just walk to the bus stop,turn straight around and go home. I see, it saves on both disappointment AND overexcitement, I suppose. Nice idea, I may try it myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted October 24, 2019 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 29 minutes ago, TinMan's left peg said: the Robin’s tv guy seemed to think it was even better than sex He's not doing it right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad blit Posted October 24, 2019 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 Generally leave few minutes before game ends (see how much extra time there is) unless it’s really important or can see a goal coming (which I didn’t last night) - main reason being I park in the industrial estate (opposite wickes by railway line) and if you don’t get out quick you can be stuck there for 30-60min. I have to travel back to Weston so not a million miles but vast majority of games not much happens in last few mins so I don’t miss anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted October 24, 2019 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 20 minutes ago, Roger Red Hat said: I don't even bother going to my seat. Just go in through the turnstile, turn round and go back out, back home. put the kettle on and make a nice cup of tea. ...been taking lessons from NTTDS Rog? You'll be buying same day return flights next! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Red Hat Posted October 24, 2019 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 48 minutes ago, JamesBCFC said: Then log into a vpn and pay the £5 to watch the game on BCTV. Maybe, but it's all about the live experience for me..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitchurch1966 Posted October 24, 2019 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 Down to individual circumstances, some people will have to get away early for all sorts of very good reasons, others can make a choice, don't see why stayers get hung up about early leavers. As the saying goes, don't criticise a man until you have spent a day in his shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swampy Posted October 24, 2019 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 It's a mentality issue. Even at local non league matches with crowds of 50-60 supporters leave early ... it doesn't happen at the cinema as somebody pointed out .... or at the theatre .... and talking of LJ and s*x :laugh: ... imagine saying to the partner 'we're almost there but I must go now'. It's daft .... just park about half a mile further away and walk for about ten minutes extra and traffic is far less of an issue. Trouble is too many supporters are joined at the hip to their cars and won't walk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldlandReddies Posted October 24, 2019 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 The amount of times this bloody boring topic has resurfaced proves how many times City have scored late in games !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted October 24, 2019 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 If you have to walk home, then leaving early makes no difference. If you are driving home, then leaving early makes a bit of a difference, If you are using public transport, then leaving early makes a massive difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handsofclay Posted October 24, 2019 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 17 minutes ago, Whitchurch1966 said: Down to individual circumstances, some people will have to get away early for all sorts of very good reasons, others can make a choice, don't see why stayers get hung up about early leavers. As the saying goes, don't criticise a man until you have spent a day in his shoes. I prefer the saying that if you wish to criticise a man, first walk a mile in his shoes. Then if you still feel the need to criticise him you have a mile head start on him and you have his shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_BCFC Posted October 24, 2019 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 Games like last night are why you should never leave early - you just never know. The feeling to see a winner like that is worth watching many dire endings to a game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted October 24, 2019 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 1 hour ago, TinMan's left peg said: Sport or indeed life doesn’t get much better than a 98th minute winner (the Robin’s tv guy seemed to think it was even better than sex - not sure LJ agreed though). Not with Mrs Johnson listening in he wouldn't! 1 hour ago, Major Isewater said: I always leave just after kick off and never have a problem with traffic. ...or being disappointed by the entertainment - or lack thereof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted October 24, 2019 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 24 minutes ago, Whitchurch1966 said: Down to individual circumstances, some people will have to get away early for all sorts of very good reasons, others can make a choice, don't see why stayers get hung up about early leavers. As the saying goes, don't criticise a man until you have spent a day in his shoes. Quite right , it is wise to walk a mile in another man’s shoes before you criticise him. That way if he gets arsey you are too far away for him to slap you . I see the very wise Handsofclay stole my post before I had time to write it . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handsofclay Posted October 24, 2019 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 This is a similar discussion to those who miss segments of the match to buy a drink or food. I recall a couple of years ago leaving a Mangotsfield United match at full time. I turned on the radio and GT was starting his post match phone in. Rovers had kicked off early that day and beaten Swindon 1-0. A lad called Ollie came on to give his view of the game. He is an enthusiastic young supporter fairly articulate and confident on air. In the past, when I'd heard him and his well considered impressions I had thought he was a potential sports broadcaster. Anyway, Ollie was giving his usual thorough and interesting view up In Rovers' win. 'And what did you think of Bodin's winning goal?' GT asked. 'Oh,' he replied, totally unfazed, 'I missed that, Geoff. I was queuing to get a pasty.' I started shouting at the radio while driving onto the ring road, 'Greggs are open 7 bloody days a week in places if you want a pasty you absolute cretin!!!' It struck me that if an enthusiastic young supporter like Ollie even misses parts of games for something that isn't essential, what hope is there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Cyril Posted October 24, 2019 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 Not sure what all the fuss is about. The 1-1 draw last night felt a fair result, just like the draw with Man utd, the unfortunate defeat to Hartlepool and the entertaining but average 4-2 defeat away at Mansfield all those years back... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted October 24, 2019 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 39 minutes ago, Roger Red Hat said: Maybe, but it's all about the live experience for me..... I was suggesting an add on to your proposed routine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Up The City! Posted October 24, 2019 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 1 hour ago, brad blit said: Generally leave few minutes before game ends (see how much extra time there is) unless it’s really important or can see a goal coming (which I didn’t last night) - main reason being I park in the industrial estate (opposite wickes by railway line) and if you don’t get out quick you can be stuck there for 30-60min. I have to travel back to Weston so not a million miles but vast majority of games not much happens in last few mins so I don’t miss anything Strange that you felt like that as I felt as if it was one of those games where a late winner could happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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