mozo Posted September 7, 2021 Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 No, I don't mean Lee Johnson and Jay DaSilva... Taking kids to football for the first time! What age? What was it like? Any advice for a dad of a 2 year old? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted September 7, 2021 Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 Just now, mozo said: No, I don't mean Lee Johnson and Jay DaSilva... Taking kids to football for the first time! What age? What was it like? Any advice for a dad of a 2 year old? Be prepared to not watch much of the game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted September 7, 2021 Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 Just now, mozo said: No, I don't mean Lee Johnson and Jay DaSilva... Taking kids to football for the first time! What age? What was it like? Any advice for a dad of a 2 year old? Go to the pub more often and wait for the wife to get the kid down before getting home about 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted September 7, 2021 Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 In more seriousness, I tried my son (other than for the Carey testimonial at 10 months) at about four. Too much into cars then and wasn’t overly interested. From 6 (nearly 7) post World Cup 18, he’s been all over it. To the point of being up all night a week ago singing “Cardiff get battered” My daughter I took from about 6-7 as well. Still into it at 13. I think from that I’d recommend age 6! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon bristol Posted September 7, 2021 Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 Just now, Silvio Dante said: In more seriousness, I tried my son (other than for the Carey testimonial at 10 months) at about four. Too much into cars then and wasn’t overly interested. From 6 (nearly 7) post World Cup 18, he’s been all over it. To the point of being up all night a week ago singing “Cardiff get battered” My daughter I took from about 6-7 as well. Still into it at 13. I think from that I’d recommend age 6! Yeah, id probably agree with that, at 2 they would have no idea what’s happening and will be wanting to run around all the time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted September 7, 2021 Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 2 minutes ago, mozo said: No, I don't mean Lee Johnson and Jay DaSilva... Taking kids to football for the first time! What age? What was it like? Any advice for a dad of a 2 year old? What advice? Don’t do it. A two year old will have zero interest in football so why take him / her? All that will happen is you are unable to watch the match and you’ll just cause problems for those sitting near you. They have gone to watch the match, not listen to your problems, no matter how nice your child is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted September 7, 2021 Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 2 is way too young. Started taking my lad at 5 and even then he didn't have much interest for a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayes86 Posted September 7, 2021 Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 Funny you should mention this I’m taking my 5 yr old daughter to her first game this weekend. I’m taking a spare phone fully charged for the inevitable “dad I’m bored” after 5 minutes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinmans Love Child Posted September 7, 2021 Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 16 minutes ago, mozo said: No, I don't mean Lee Johnson and Jay DaSilva... Taking kids to football for the first time! What age? What was it like? Any advice for a dad of a 2 year old? I took my nephew for the first time when he was about 6, he was bored sh*tless (it was that cup game v Sheff Wed we lost 3-0 so it was sh*t) but we got him to count the crowd which kept him entertained! He’s now nearly 18 and has a season ticket! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezo Posted September 7, 2021 Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 I am trying to figure this out for my 2yo as well - 7 or 8 seems about right to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Fox Posted September 7, 2021 Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 Don’t bother till the kid is about 8, they don’t have the ability to hold their attention for 90 minutes and you will spend more time taking them to the loo than watching the match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted September 7, 2021 Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 15 minutes ago, Mayes86 said: Funny you should mention this I’m taking my 5 yr old daughter to her first game this weekend. I’m taking a spare phone fully charged for the inevitable “dad I’m bored” after 5 minutes Good luck mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsontour Posted September 7, 2021 Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 A rucksack full of Haribo…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted September 7, 2021 Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 A guy used to sit in front of me in the Atyeo with three very small children. He brought supplies, booster seats and activities, usually games and comics. They were really well behaved, got a bit scared at the shouting from the fans but sat through most of the game, watched it sporadically. I don’t know if they still come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted September 7, 2021 Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 1 hour ago, mozo said: No, I don't mean Lee Johnson and Jay DaSilva... Taking kids to football for the first time! What age? What was it like? Any advice for a dad of a 2 year old? Is this really a question,he might be able to say when he’s 55 I’ve been watching the city for 53 years but enjoy your son while he’s young for Christ sake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dolman Pragmatist Posted September 7, 2021 Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 I agree with the best age being about six, but get them interested in football first. The fact is that not every child will enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City Rocker Posted September 7, 2021 Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 1 hour ago, Silvio Dante said: In more seriousness, I tried my son (other than for the Carey testimonial at 10 months) at about four. Too much into cars then and wasn’t overly interested. From 6 (nearly 7) post World Cup 18, he’s been all over it. To the point of being up all night a week ago singing “Cardiff get battered” Randomly, this has reminded me that I and my mate when aged about 10 got put in retention for singing in the school corridor "He's here, he's there, he's every f'cking where, Gerry Gow, Gerry Gow!". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Red Cyril Posted September 7, 2021 Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 I first took my twin grandsons at 8 years old. They adore it,Ind I think at times they more interested in the crowd and the noise. They are now 11 and first game back after Covid break is Fulham . It's s big day out with grandad which they love. And I love taking them and great fun if hard bloody work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted September 7, 2021 Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 21 minutes ago, City Rocker said: Randomly, this has reminded me that I and my mate when aged about 10 got put in retention for singing in the school corridor "He's here, he's there, he's every f'cking where, Gerry Gow, Gerry Gow!". Mate, you wouldn’t believe it. We got back from Cardiff about half four and he was in that excited and tired at the same time phase so went to sleep at seven. He then woke up at eleven and sang through the night. At 6am I went in his room and asked him what he was doing (the missus had tried to calm him down during the night and I slept through!). He professed to not being able to get to sleep. I explained that dancing on his rug and singing “Cardiff get battered” was somehow less conducive than counting sheep… I nearly put him in more than detention ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
054123 Posted September 7, 2021 Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 When he was 4 I used to let my eldest fall asleep led out at the back of the east end . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC1512 Posted September 7, 2021 Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 My 10 year old is now on his 2nd season as a ST holder. basically they’ll either like it or they won’t. I first took mine when he was 7. He got a bit bored and still does when it’s boring games haha. At first advise I’d give us fully charged phone and bring your own food crisps and sweets as it can get expensive. And try not to force it if they get a bit bored and ask for your phone, let them. I’ve just started taking him to away games and he’s totally hooked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted September 7, 2021 Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 Don’t take a 2year old. Waste of time. 6 and upwards I’d say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richwwtk Posted September 7, 2021 Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 My son did his first match at 8 weeks and slept through almost the whole game, but I guess that one doesn't really count. Did the occasional game from about 7-8 years old but he didn't really get into it until he was about 10 and has now had a ST for 5 years (he's 15 now). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out of his pie crust Posted September 7, 2021 Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 Took my kids sporadically from when my lad was about 4. Have been going for last 8 years , last 5 or so as season ticket holders. First year or so was a combination of going for a hot dog, toilet break, phone gaming, and a small amount of football watching. 5 prob feels about right age but guess it’s different for everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattjb Posted September 7, 2021 Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 First took my girl to a home game when she was 5,she loved it , I think that’s about the right age to start them off.She’s 9 now. First game for a long time this Saturday and we are looking forward to it. We don’t go that often and tend to make a day of it, trip down on the bus,boat across the harbour, meet up with friends in the pub etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weepywall Posted September 7, 2021 Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 Don't take them until they can wear a junior Stone Island jacket and junior Lacoste trainers, if they are old enough wear that..they are good to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted September 7, 2021 Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 My nephew went to his first game (not City) the other week at age 4 with my sister in law and her family. They had his gran there as an insurance to take him home if he didn't like it. He enjoyed bits but didn't like it getting too noisy and did spend a lot of the time watching YouTube on his mum's phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted September 7, 2021 Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 Ear defenders are a good idea. My daughter used to wear them at Basketball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayes86 Posted September 7, 2021 Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 1 hour ago, Taz said: Good luck mate Hah, cheers mate. Guess it’ll be a few years before you take your little one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pride of the west Posted September 7, 2021 Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 2 years old is too early if it's going to be a regular occurance. They just haven't got the attention span at that age. You will also run the risk of them not liking it and being put off by the time they get to an age where they will enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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