WestburyRed Posted November 13, 2003 Report Share Posted November 13, 2003 Some interesting points. I love my view from the Williams but would happily give it up for the occasional match to go into the East End, however... I am quite concerned by it, I support City on my lonesome and I'm not afraid to admit I do get intimidated by the less passionate football lovers (i.e. the hooligans) who I have ran into once or twice (nothing serious, I'm just one of those people who always finds themselves in the wrong place at the wrong time) The forum here is not a wide or true indication of everyone who attends AG, and whilst everybody here has positive reasons for going in the East End, I'm sure this won't apply to certain others who will see at as an opportunity to stir things up for the first time in ages at home. So in truth I would like to go in there, but at the end of the day I will probably stay in my seat (I'm 21, for the record!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest city slicker 71 Posted November 13, 2003 Report Share Posted November 13, 2003 I do not recall my view being obstructed some 40 years ago when in succesive weeks two keepers on the threshold of fame made some of the finest saves I can remember. Alex Stepney for Millwall and Pat Jennings of Watford. Along with the Bridge, the Cabot Tower and University Tower the East End is a landmark in more ways then one of this city that I love. My personal belief is, that it symbolizes little of what is left of the workingclass game or should I say gathering? Will be in there in Jan, honoured to be in there in Jan while the rest of the season will be spent as a force of habit . LONG LIVE THE EAST END (Many species of fauna such as the Oystercatcher are claiming their habitat back over in Severnside, pity a few more of the Humankind didn't live by the same priciple rather than being duped by rich peoples motives! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider red Posted November 13, 2003 Report Share Posted November 13, 2003 No i'm not sitting in the east end , why because its not all its cracked up to be , and i am not prepared to give up my seat in the dolman d block on the half way line. :Cheeky22: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTID 7 Posted November 13, 2003 Report Share Posted November 13, 2003 east end doesnt look to popular Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky BCFC Posted November 13, 2003 Report Share Posted November 13, 2003 Spent years in the East End when it was terracing - better view standing up in there, but they won't allow standing will they, so better off in the Dolman. If 1000 of us stand up, what are they going to do about it? And, I recall a post by Colin S not too long ago saying that they are more leniant on standing in there because its not as steep. Oh no, sorry I forgot, we're the home fans. Different rules for us isn't it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dolman Moaner Posted November 13, 2003 Report Share Posted November 13, 2003 Me. The view is ####, the toilets are ####. Used to go in there when it was the City end and it was ####. But Cheap. I'll stick to the Dolman thanks, where you can actually see the game properly. Bah Humbug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimplyRed Posted November 14, 2003 Report Share Posted November 14, 2003 Have to say that I never liked the East End, preferring to go into the uncovered end (now Atyeo) when I was younger (probably because it was a tanner cheaper! 1s9d in the East End - about 9p, but only 1s3d in the uncovered end - about 7p!). I've never been much of a singer or chanter, much rather watch the football really. One of my memories of being in the East End is one of a drunken bloke who spent the whole game with his back to the pitch trying to get his mates and everyone around him sing various chants and songs. Another memory that sticks in my mind of the East End was the wonderful night when we beat Liverpool 2-1 in May '77. The East End was so full I was crushed against the railings and couldn't move! So there you are - the good and the bad - you pays your money and takes your choice. Me? A nice view from a seat in the Williams please... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NailseaRed Posted November 14, 2003 Report Share Posted November 14, 2003 Oh well i'll still be there even if I'm on my own See this as a real chance to make an atmosphere at the gate so willing to give up my view for one match to try and make that happen. It's only a couple of posts, i'm willing to tilt my head slightly every time I need to. Come on lads lets make it a game to remember, and I'm putting a bet on 5-0 to us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukejones2 Posted November 14, 2003 Report Share Posted November 14, 2003 I won't be. I don't fancy sitting behind the goal with a bunch of 15 year olds who'll spend half the game thinking they're ever so hard by gesturing and swearing at the 30 or 40 Chesterfield fans who'll be on the other side of a large metal fence and a great expanse of Black sheeting. Plus I have a very nice view from the Dolman thanks. Ditto, sadly the majority of those in there will be "kids" and although I ain't old, I prefer to avoid the childishness (was in last year once, songs about Sextone etc..) so will keep my vocal talents for the next away game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NailseaRed Posted November 14, 2003 Report Share Posted November 14, 2003 Where do you get this idea that it's going to be all kids?! Have you not read the first half of this thread at all?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WillsbridgeRed Posted November 14, 2003 Report Share Posted November 14, 2003 yeeeeeeeeeees the mrs has realised I'd prefere to be in the East end rather than watch a decent game of football at a top quality stadium - I must be mad! As for all this kid nonsense, suprise suprise it's the usual suspects that harp on about the good old days. The average of people wanting to go in East End will probably work out around the 20's, and shock horror it's the Dolman people thats moaning and patronising everyone - But then most people in the dolman have always been moody ****s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Bells left foot Posted November 14, 2003 Report Share Posted November 14, 2003 all those "kids" probably dont even know that its called the east end or wedlock, i used to go in there when i was younger and before the atyeo was built so i will be in there with my mate (we're both 17) and my dad, if my dad doesnt want to go in then me and my mate should still b in there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NailseaRed Posted November 14, 2003 Report Share Posted November 14, 2003 I just don't see why people are labelling the east end as a place for kids, seems a pointless comment for people to make. Why insult our attempt to try and make an atmosphere? Least some of us are stopped the moaning abuot the atmosphere and going to actually try and do something abuot it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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