Matthew Le God Posted 28 November, 2009 Share Posted 28 November, 2009 (edited) A slight rant which I'm sure will go down on here like marmite What is the point of paying £25 for a ticket and then... ...Missing the first 5 minutes of the 1st half getting to your seat because you get delayed by the numbers in the concourses getting a pre match pint? ...Missing the last 10-15 minutes of the first half to get to the front of the line for half time pint and pie? ...Missing the first 5 minutes of the 2nd half getting to your seat because you get delayed by the numbers in the concourses getting a half time pie and pint? ...Missing the last 10 minutes of the game to avoid the crowds at the final whistle? Miss the Papa Waigo equiliser and penalties against Norwich I have never done any of the following but a large number of people do at St Mary's and other grounds. With so many people doing it you are forever standing up to let them leave or they are stood infront of you obstructing the view of the pitch. What is even more annoying is that those that decide to leave start walking out but if anything happens on the pitch whilst they are leaving they stand there and watch despite everyone behind them not being able to see. Will it really harm you to go 2 hours without food and drink? Do you really benefit in leaving 10 minutes before the final whistle? - Anything could happen on the pitch in that time. The delay of waiting until the full-time whistle to get out of the stadium is minimal. You paid £25 to watch the match, you don't pay £25 to stand in a line in the concourses or walk home whilst the match is still on. Will it kill you to have food and a pint before and after the game? Or to sit through the 90 minutes rather than leaving 10 minutes early to save you 5 minutes getting out the ground? In doing both you are spoiling it for the others at the ground because the game is going on and you keep obstructing the view. ...rant over Edited 16 December, 2009 by Matthew Le God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotonjoe Posted 28 November, 2009 Share Posted 28 November, 2009 You pay your £5 to behave as you see fit within the boundaries of the law, not to have what is and isn't acceptable dictated to you by somebody on the internet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 28 November, 2009 Author Share Posted 28 November, 2009 You pay your £5 to behave as you see fit within the boundaries of the law, not to have what is and isn't acceptable dictated to you by somebody on the internet. I'm not saying they should be banned from doing it as that would be illegal to imprison them in their seats for 2 hours. However what they are doing isn't logical, a waste of their own money and most importantly is inconsiderate to other supporters who have paid to watch a game of football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docker-p Posted 28 November, 2009 Share Posted 28 November, 2009 The short answer is no. I need my half time pint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 28 November, 2009 Author Share Posted 28 November, 2009 The short answer is no. I need my half time pint. Do you normally miss any of the 1st or 2nd half to get it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss_Hogg Posted 28 November, 2009 Share Posted 28 November, 2009 I have to work some Saturday nights which means I need to leave 5 - 10 mins early so I get to work on time. Sorry if that causes you any problems old chap but its a case of having to leave early, not wanting to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derry Posted 28 November, 2009 Share Posted 28 November, 2009 A slight rant which I'm sure will go down on here like marmite What is the point of paying £25 for a ticket and then... ...Missing the first 5 minutes of the 1st half getting to your seat because you get delayed by the numbers in the concourses getting a pre match pint? ...Missing the last 10-15 minutes of the first half to get to the front of the line for half time pint and pie? ...Missing the first 5 minutes of the 2nd half getting to your seat because you get delayed by the numbers in the concourses getting a half time pie and pint? ...Missing the last 10 minutes of the game to avoid the crowds at the final whistle? I have never done any of the following but a large number of people do at St Mary's and other grounds. With so many people doing it you are forever standing up to let them leave or they are stood infront of you obstructing the view of the pitch. What is even more annoying is that those that decide to leave start walking out but if anything happens on the pitch whilst they are leaving they stand there and watch despite everyone behind them. Will it really harm you to go 2 hours without food and drink? Do you really benefit in leaving 10 minutes before the final whistle? - Anything could happen on the pitch in that time. The delay of waiting until the full-time whistle to get out of the stadium is minimal. You paid £25 to watch the match, you don't pay £25 to stand in a line in the concourses or walk home whilst the match is still on. Will it kill you to have food and a pint before and after the game? Or to sit through the 90 minutes rather than leaving 10 minutes early to save you 5 minutes getting out the ground? In doing both you are spoiling it for the others at the ground because the game is going on and you keep obstructing the view. ...rant over Always the same ones. The lady behind me goes at the half time whistle and is back with the drinks (not the bar), inside 5 mins, so it can't be the queuing. One chap and his young son behind us come in after 5 minutes at the start and halftime, never on time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Porter Posted 28 November, 2009 Share Posted 28 November, 2009 You boring ****. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 28 November, 2009 Author Share Posted 28 November, 2009 You boring ****. Adds alot to the discussion. Mature aswell. Even if you disagree which of course you are fully entitled to do so, you could at least state why... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 28 November, 2009 Share Posted 28 November, 2009 I can understand 'where you're coming from'. I don't even try to get something to eat or drink at half-time because of the long queues, and I have never left a game until the final whistle, but I'll let you off, Boss Hogg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Landrew Posted 28 November, 2009 Share Posted 28 November, 2009 Ah, that old chestnut. Don't get me started on the fans who decide that however exciting the game might be, they just can't wait to get to the bar or to their cars. I once witnessed a bloke who turned up 15 minutes late, and went to the bar 10 mins early. He arrived back about 10 mins after HT and left for his transport with about 10 mins to spare + injury time. In all, he missed the equivalent of an entire half. I mean, what was the point in going..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrollman no2 Posted 28 November, 2009 Share Posted 28 November, 2009 You should do what i do.Send the wife down 5mins before half time,then you can go down and have your pint waiting for you.That way you dont miss any of the game. If only i could get her to have the car ready when the game ends. Oh well something to work on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moon monkey Posted 28 November, 2009 Share Posted 28 November, 2009 You only have to look at the size of a lot of football supporters to see that 2 hours without food or drink is not possible, 2 mins is a struggle for most of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 28 November, 2009 Share Posted 28 November, 2009 I always leave the stand at between 33 - 35 minutes before half time to beat the beer queue (have i spelt that right?:confused). Another habbit that the squares on here won't like is my crafty smokes halfway through each half (plus whenever i feel like it) and at halftime. I love the way most of our games are unreserved seating and i make a special effort to choose a part of the stand where the stewards are less likely to spot the smoke. As a rule the centre of a block 2/3 of the way up is best for crafty fags. But i won't leave a game early unless we are about to lose. Sod sitting there like a plum when there's a pub waiting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedAndWhite91 Posted 28 November, 2009 Share Posted 28 November, 2009 I'll never leave my seat before play is over, it's sort of an unwritten rule, but I definitely need my half time pint. I cannot for the life of me understand how people can leave when the game is on a knife-edge and could go either way in the last 10 minutes, however, it's up to them if they want to miss anything and it only takes a second to let them go past. What next, are people going to start complaining if someone goes to the toilet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch Posted 28 November, 2009 Share Posted 28 November, 2009 I agree with the OP. Presumably these people, when they go food shopping , after about an hour, sit down in aisle 8 of tescos and unpack some sandwiches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkThunder Posted 28 November, 2009 Share Posted 28 November, 2009 Totally agree - you would not do the same in the cinema during a film. Why go if you cant have the concentration for 45mins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norwaysaint Posted 28 November, 2009 Share Posted 28 November, 2009 I agree with the OP. Presumably these people, when they go food shopping , after about an hour, sit down in aisle 8 of tescos and unpack some sandwiches. You spend an hour shopping for food in Tesco's? Are you Sturomseysaint using another log in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NN2 Saint Posted 28 November, 2009 Share Posted 28 November, 2009 This reminds me of something I was thinking about the other day. I don't like to boo the players off but at the recent game against Brighton I left when they scored there 3rd with about 5 minutes left rather than do something in booing I would regret because I know we have played extremely well of late apart from that game. Therefore this brings up the whole leaving early debate. I do think what was first said on this topic is ridiculous tho it is up to people to decide. For a lot of people football is about the social aspect as much as the match itself. Standing downstairs and watching the last couple of minutes with a pint in hand to some is natural and that is myself included . By the way there would be a lot of people very unhappy if they were told they had to go this time without food or drink especially with some of the dross that was served up at SMS in the past 2 seasons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocker268 Posted 28 November, 2009 Share Posted 28 November, 2009 My uncle generally leaves games early and Saint's usually score in that time, so if we sit with him on the rare occasions he comes we try and convince him to leave =p I agree though it does seem odd when people go down before the halftime whistle. I can understand those having to leave for work or a train, but if you are just going to your car and then go home why miss the last few mins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SET Posted 28 November, 2009 Share Posted 28 November, 2009 personally i just smuggle my drink in so no need to queue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le Tissier Posted 28 November, 2009 Share Posted 28 November, 2009 football,beer and pies all go together! get used to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northant Saint Posted 28 November, 2009 Share Posted 28 November, 2009 I totally agree, why bother coming if you're going to go straight back down again after 35 minutes. If you need a pint that badly that quickly you need to join an AA group... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 28 November, 2009 Share Posted 28 November, 2009 I just get some food before and after from the burger vans or KFC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 28 November, 2009 Share Posted 28 November, 2009 Well, if they had a nice pint of Summer Lightning or Cheriton Pots I might understand, but I really can't remember when|I last had refreshments at st Ms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 29 November, 2009 Share Posted 29 November, 2009 Get there a bit early, have a Pint and a Pie. Perhaps a second pint. Put a few cheeky bets on. Get in the seat for Kick off. Go at half time for a pint and a p*ss, which is not as good a deal as pint and a pie i may add. Get back into seat for kick off second half. Not difficult. Sometimes i leave a tad early at half time if it is particularly sh*te. Don't leave early, whats the point ?? As for do the 5,10,15-minuters p*ss me off, only when they are sat near me, was sat in one of my mates season ticket seats the other day, with some randoms, and i couldn't believe the amount they were up and down, that p*ssed me off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottzoo Posted 29 November, 2009 Share Posted 29 November, 2009 whats this sitting thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 29 November, 2009 Share Posted 29 November, 2009 whats this sitting thing Meh, not a fan myself but got offered a freebie in kingsland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huntingdon Posted 29 November, 2009 Share Posted 29 November, 2009 I think the football, beer and pies are an institution However, I totally agree on people leaving early, especially when the match is finely balanced. Would these people walk out of a concert or a show 10mins before the end to miss the traffic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordswoodsaints Posted 29 November, 2009 Share Posted 29 November, 2009 I don't eat or drink any of the sh!t being passed off as refreshments for fear of catching salmonella or rabies or something. I always watch the last minute or two on the screens downstairs so as to get a quick getaway,I don't fancy sitting in a traffic jam with a bunch of kids for an hour......but I must admit this is a bad habit picked up since we moved to st marys. In the old dell days,me and my mates would have a competition to try and be the last person out of the stadium,sometimes even staying longer than the away fans so I think I have earned my early departure from my seat now.:-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jam Posted 29 November, 2009 Share Posted 29 November, 2009 Well, if they had a nice pint of Summer Lightning or Cheriton Pots I might understand, but I really can't remember when|I last had refreshments at st Ms. You'll struggle with that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 29 November, 2009 Share Posted 29 November, 2009 A slight rant which I'm sure will go down on here like marmite What is the point of paying £25 for a ticket and then... ...Missing the first 5 minutes of the 1st half getting to your seat because you get delayed by the numbers in the concourses getting a pre match pint? ...Missing the last 10-15 minutes of the first half to get to the front of the line for half time pint and pie? ...Missing the first 5 minutes of the 2nd half getting to your seat because you get delayed by the numbers in the concourses getting a half time pie and pint? ...Missing the last 10 minutes of the game to avoid the crowds at the final whistle? I have never done any of the following but a large number of people do at St Mary's and other grounds. With so many people doing it you are forever standing up to let them leave or they are stood infront of you obstructing the view of the pitch. What is even more annoying is that those that decide to leave start walking out but if anything happens on the pitch whilst they are leaving they stand there and watch despite everyone behind them not being able to see. Will it really harm you to go 2 hours without food and drink? Do you really benefit in leaving 10 minutes before the final whistle? - Anything could happen on the pitch in that time. The delay of waiting until the full-time whistle to get out of the stadium is minimal. You paid £25 to watch the match, you don't pay £25 to stand in a line in the concourses or walk home whilst the match is still on. Will it kill you to have food and a pint before and after the game? Or to sit through the 90 minutes rather than leaving 10 minutes early to save you 5 minutes getting out the ground? In doing both you are spoiling it for the others at the ground because the game is going on and you keep obstructing the view. ...rant over Bad day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Chalet Posted 29 November, 2009 Share Posted 29 November, 2009 football,beer and pies all go together! get used to it Spoken like the real MLT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotonjoe Posted 29 November, 2009 Share Posted 29 November, 2009 whats this sitting thing It's what happens in parts of the ground that aren't full of neanderthasls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 29 November, 2009 Share Posted 29 November, 2009 Sounds like me!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M271 Posted 29 November, 2009 Share Posted 29 November, 2009 I have to say that I am the other some might say boring extreme. I arrive at SMS or away match before the gates open, buy a programme and read it while waiting for the gates to open. I'm one of the first in the ground and have a pie and pint, get to my seat in time to cheer the team onto the pitch and watch the team warm up. I rarely move from my seat or standing position from the team warm up to the final whistle, and then I'm normally one of the last out of the ground and then sit in the car listening to the football results on the radio until the traffic clears. A lot of my match ritual comes from me being a short nipper in the 1970's arriving early at 1.00pm to stand at the front of the Archers so that I could see, and you dare not move during the match otherwise you'd lose your place. I think that modern seat allocation and catering concourses makes people more inclined to arrive late and move around to get drinks etc... It still amazes me how empty stadiums appear to be 15 minutes before kick off and how any real singing only starts just before kick off (the loud tannoy music in the grounds doesn't help this though!) It can be annoying people moving blocking your view during the match but it has never been a particular problem to me and people are normally understanding and apologetic. People enjoy matches in different ways and as long as it doesn't spoil others way of enjoying the match then thats OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopGun Posted 29 November, 2009 Share Posted 29 November, 2009 I can't go two hours without food or drink anywhere. Usual routine is: 08.00 Breakfast 10.00 Snack 12.00 Lunch #1 14.00 Lunch #2 16.00 Tea 18.00 Dinner 20.00 Supper I'm always hungry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 29 November, 2009 Share Posted 29 November, 2009 I can't go two hours without food or drink anywhere. Usual routine is: 08.00 Breakfast 10.00 Snack 12.00 Lunch #1 14.00 Lunch #2 16.00 Tea 18.00 Dinner 20.00 Supper I'm always hungry! Are you a hobbit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_saints Posted 29 November, 2009 Share Posted 29 November, 2009 I always leave at 35 mins to get my half time beer and have a fag. I do this with lots of other people. It's a social thing. We come back up 5 mins into the second half and sometimes leave early if the group decision goes that way. I love Saints. I love beer more than Saints. Therefore, I want beer whilst at St Marys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junction 9 Posted 29 November, 2009 Share Posted 29 November, 2009 The reason people go down to the concourse on 35 mins is it's impossible to get served any later than that. If everyone waited for the half time whistle then the ground would be empty until about 15 mins into the second half. To say people shouldn't have any form of refreshment during a match is ridiculous, how much revenue would that cost the club? Also, why can you not drink in your seat? If you were only allowed alcohol purchased at SMS what difference does it make where you drink it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackedoff Posted 29 November, 2009 Share Posted 29 November, 2009 Do whatever you want,but remember that one day you might p1ss the wrong person off by doing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aintforever Posted 29 November, 2009 Share Posted 29 November, 2009 Having a beer with your mates is way more enjoyable than watching some of the **** we've been dished up at St Marys in recent seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints triumph Posted 29 November, 2009 Share Posted 29 November, 2009 I go down to get a pint 10 mins before half time, as the law allows. As my mates don't sit/stand by me we meet up to discuss the merits of the first half. I very rarely leave early, but if I have to get home sharpest I will, to catch the earlier train. I hope you do understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 29 November, 2009 Share Posted 29 November, 2009 Why is anyone else bothered about what someone does at the footie? You pay your money you can do what the hell you like within the rules. Moaning about it just makes you sound like a total goon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 29 November, 2009 Share Posted 29 November, 2009 Why is anyone else bothered about what someone does at the footie? You pay your money you can do what the hell you like within the rules. Moaning about it just makes you sound like a total goon. It depends where you sit. If you have to keep getting up and down 10 minutes before the end of the game and people keep squeezing past you it can be irritating. Other than that, it's not a problem, although I suspect that if the players see droves leaving before the end it may reduce their motivation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Um Bongo Posted 29 November, 2009 Share Posted 29 November, 2009 Why is anyone else bothered about what someone does at the footie? You pay your money you can do what the hell you like within the rules. Moaning about it just makes you sound like a total goon. This. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyer Posted 29 November, 2009 Share Posted 29 November, 2009 We were getting annoyed by this yesterday being constantly asked to stand up. They should do what they do in the US, only allow people to take their seats at a break in play. If people cant be arsed to take their seat on time, they wont be getting in the way of peoples view during play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red&white56 Posted 29 November, 2009 Share Posted 29 November, 2009 A slight rant which I'm sure will go down on here like marmite What is the point of paying £25 for a ticket and then... ...Missing the first 5 minutes of the 1st half getting to your seat because you get delayed by the numbers in the concourses getting a pre match pint? ...Missing the last 10-15 minutes of the first half to get to the front of the line for half time pint and pie? ...Missing the first 5 minutes of the 2nd half getting to your seat because you get delayed by the numbers in the concourses getting a half time pie and pint? ...Missing the last 10 minutes of the game to avoid the crowds at the final whistle? I have never done any of the following but a large number of people do at St Mary's and other grounds. With so many people doing it you are forever standing up to let them leave or they are stood infront of you obstructing the view of the pitch. What is even more annoying is that those that decide to leave start walking out but if anything happens on the pitch whilst they are leaving they stand there and watch despite everyone behind them not being able to see. Will it really harm you to go 2 hours without food and drink? Do you really benefit in leaving 10 minutes before the final whistle? - Anything could happen on the pitch in that time. The delay of waiting until the full-time whistle to get out of the stadium is minimal. You paid £25 to watch the match, you don't pay £25 to stand in a line in the concourses or walk home whilst the match is still on. Will it kill you to have food and a pint before and after the game? Or to sit through the 90 minutes rather than leaving 10 minutes early to save you 5 minutes getting out the ground? In doing both you are spoiling it for the others at the ground because the game is going on and you keep obstructing the view. ...rant over The same thing always amazes me -I've paid to watch the game, not to eat a crap pie in the concourse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red&white56 Posted 29 November, 2009 Share Posted 29 November, 2009 I can't go two hours without food or drink anywhere. Usual routine is: 08.00 Breakfast 10.00 Snack 12.00 Lunch #1 14.00 Lunch #2 16.00 Tea 18.00 Dinner 20.00 Supper I'm always hungry! You're either a teenager or somebody with a very high metaboilic rate!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denzil Posted 29 November, 2009 Share Posted 29 November, 2009 A slight rant which I'm sure will go down on here like marmite What is the point of paying £25 for a ticket and then... ...Missing the first 5 minutes of the 1st half getting to your seat because you get delayed by the numbers in the concourses getting a pre match pint? ...Missing the last 10-15 minutes of the first half to get to the front of the line for half time pint and pie? ...Missing the first 5 minutes of the 2nd half getting to your seat because you get delayed by the numbers in the concourses getting a half time pie and pint? ...Missing the last 10 minutes of the game to avoid the crowds at the final whistle? I have never done any of the following but a large number of people do at St Mary's and other grounds. With so many people doing it you are forever standing up to let them leave or they are stood infront of you obstructing the view of the pitch. What is even more annoying is that those that decide to leave start walking out but if anything happens on the pitch whilst they are leaving they stand there and watch despite everyone behind them not being able to see. Will it really harm you to go 2 hours without food and drink? Do you really benefit in leaving 10 minutes before the final whistle? - Anything could happen on the pitch in that time. The delay of waiting until the full-time whistle to get out of the stadium is minimal. You paid £25 to watch the match, you don't pay £25 to stand in a line in the concourses or walk home whilst the match is still on. Will it kill you to have food and a pint before and after the game? Or to sit through the 90 minutes rather than leaving 10 minutes early to save you 5 minutes getting out the ground? In doing both you are spoiling it for the others at the ground because the game is going on and you keep obstructing the view. ...rant over I do all of those things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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