Stud mark of doom Posted 21 December, 2014 Share Posted 21 December, 2014 I am thinking of bringing my son with me - aged 8. I haven't been to Old Trafford for years. Is it one of those grounds where the away section stands up for the entire match (in which case I suspect he'll be staring at someone's back the whole time). Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 21 December, 2014 Share Posted 21 December, 2014 I am thinking of bringing my son with me - aged 8. I haven't been to Old Trafford for years. Is it one of those grounds where the away section stands up for the entire match (in which case I suspect he'll be staring at someone's back the whole time). Thanks. Our away support pretty much all stand every game, but I'd say its worth asking a couple of people in the front row to swap places, most should be happy to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stud mark of doom Posted 21 December, 2014 Author Share Posted 21 December, 2014 Our away support pretty much all stand every game, but I'd say its worth asking a couple of people in the front row to swap places, most should be happy to do so. Thanks v much. Tickets now purchased. One very excited boy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 21 December, 2014 Share Posted 21 December, 2014 Thanks v much. Tickets now purchased. One very excited boy! And what does your son think of it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGTL Posted 21 December, 2014 Share Posted 21 December, 2014 We will stand but sure it wouldn't be a problem to swap or for him to stand on his seat. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggles31 Posted 21 December, 2014 Share Posted 21 December, 2014 It was all standing two seasons ago when I went but he'll be able to stand on his seat and have a view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markr27 Posted 21 December, 2014 Share Posted 21 December, 2014 It was all standing two seasons ago when I went but he'll be able to stand on his seat and have a view. My nephew did that at Arsenal and was told to "****** sit down you little ****. I paid to ****** watch the ****** game, not your ****** head." Nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard Posted 21 December, 2014 Share Posted 21 December, 2014 My nephew did that at Arsenal and was told to "****** sit down you little ****. I paid to ****** watch the ****** game, not your ****** head." Nice. I'd be swapping places and standing myself if someone did that. Totally out of order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huffton Posted 21 December, 2014 Share Posted 21 December, 2014 I'd be swapping places and standing myself if someone did that. Totally out of order. As out of order as blocking the view of someone who maybe can't stand for long periods? I'm not condoning the way they asked, but it seems to me a little thought for other people wouldn't go amiss occasionally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markr27 Posted 21 December, 2014 Share Posted 21 December, 2014 (edited) As out of order as blocking the view of someone who maybe can't stand for long periods? I'm not condoning the way they asked, but it seems to me a little thought for other people wouldn't go amiss occasionally. Granted, but to berate a 10 year old like that was out of order, why not tap me on the shoulder and tell me to have a word? It completely ruined the experience and day from then on, others around us agreed, but were met with a similar tirade from this chap. It is surely a minority case - we did go to Man Utd and he stood on his seat there to see, as many others did! Edited 21 December, 2014 by markr27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lets B Avenue Posted 21 December, 2014 Share Posted 21 December, 2014 My nephew did that at Arsenal and was told to "****** sit down you little ****. I paid to ****** watch the ****** game, not your ****** head." Nice. To be fair, he is 27 years old and 6 feet tall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggles31 Posted 21 December, 2014 Share Posted 21 December, 2014 My nephew did that at Arsenal and was told to "****** sit down you little ****. I paid to ****** watch the ****** game, not your ****** head." Nice. Pathetic. Just literally ask politely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graffito Posted 21 December, 2014 Share Posted 21 December, 2014 I am thinking of bringing my son with me - aged 8. I haven't been to Old Trafford for years. Is it one of those grounds where the away section stands up for the entire match (in which case I suspect he'll be staring at someone's back the whole time). Thanks. Stand him on his seat and hold onto him when we score the winner. Hope he enjoys it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 21 December, 2014 Share Posted 21 December, 2014 Stand him on his seat and hold onto him when we score the winner. Hope he enjoys it. This. Taken my son to 2 away games (Fulham last season, West Ham this) and made sure I held him everytime we scored. It's easy for them to get knocked off the seat they are stood on while people are celebrating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stud mark of doom Posted 21 December, 2014 Author Share Posted 21 December, 2014 Stand him on his seat and hold onto him when we score the winner. Hope he enjoys it. I will follow this advice. My first visit to OT saw Graham Baker's "world class" long range effort beat Jim Leighton. Hope for more of the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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