Your Pre Match routines... (4 Viewers)

[Earlsdon_Skyblue1]

Pretty damn jealous of that. As an overseas fan iFollow has been a godsend but I miss the pre-match build up almost as much as the match itself. I still get that slow build up of excitement and anticipation during the day but it's always without the acceleration and buzz of being out and about having a few pints amongst fellow fans.

Stop edging then, and just get it out.

 

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[Barnsley]

Away games
we go on train and get the one that lands us in our destination for between 10:30 and 11:00 have a breakfast and a few pints and get to the ground for between 14:30 and 14:50.

Home games
I usually work overtime in the morning 05:30 until 11:30, to give me a few extra quid for the away game the following week, I get home for 11:45 having already had a shower at work, I watch football focus and the opening show which I’ve recorded, I always have the same pre match meal, Pie Mash & Gravy. Whilst watching them, I put my bets on for the football and racing, get changed into going out gear, and my brother picks me up at 14:30. park on my mates drive near the ground call into the sandwich shop for a lucozade sport and a boost bar. Walk up to the ground taking the same route as always and always go though the same turnstile.

 

[procdoc]

Away games
we go on train and get the one that lands us in our destination for between 10:30 and 11:00 have a breakfast and a few pints and get to the ground for between 14:30 and 14:50.

Home games
I usually work overtime in the morning 05:30 until 11:30, to give me a few extra quid for the away game the following week, I get home for 11:45 having already had a shower at work, I watch football focus and the opening show which I’ve recorded, I always have the same pre match meal, Pie Mash & Gravy. Whilst watching them, I put my bets on for the football and racing, get changed into going out gear, and my brother picks me up at 14:30. park on my mates drive near the ground call into the sandwich shop for a lucozade sport and a boost bar. Walk up to the ground taking the same route as always and always go though the same turnstile.

Do you not take your whippet for a walk then?

 

[Barnsley]

Do you not take your whippet for a walk then?

That’s the wife’s job, I’m on bringing in the coal and cleaning out the pigeon loft duties, but I do that in the evening.

 

[wingy]

Thanks for the thread Jamesimus.
Brought out some great humour.

 

[fatso]

Wank, wank, pop to the bank, coffee, piddle, grub

That could be a new chant!

 

[fatso]

I do enjoy a quick wank before a home game, But it’s proving a bit difficult today as the bus is busier than usual!

 

[Esoterica]

Stop edging then, and just get it out.

I was going to google what that meant but then I stopped just in time.

 

[Esoterica]

I do enjoy a quick wank before a home game, But it’s proving a bit difficult today as the bus is busier than usual!

You should have anticipated that when you took the job of driving the shuttle from the Tavern to the ground.

 

[fatso]

You should have anticipated that when you took the job of driving the shuttle from the Tavern to the ground.

It would help if you cunts had the right change!

 

[Earlsdon_Skyblue1]

I was going to google what that meant but then I stopped just in time.

I refuse to believe for a moment that you are that innocent.

 

[Liquid Gold]

Getting on it

 

[Jamesimus]

Thanks for the thread Jamesimus.
Brought out some great humour.

The forum has more weirdos than I thought, believe it or not.

 

[Jamesimus]

park on my mates drive near the ground call into the sandwich shop for a lucozade sport and a boost bar. Walk up to the ground taking the same route as always and always go though the same turnstile.

Pie, mash and gravy, followed by a lucozade sport and a boost bar, without even walking the whippet. They're going to have a build a special turnstile for you to get through.

 

[Barnsley]

Pie, mash and gravy, followed by a lucozade sport and a boost bar, without even walking the whippet. They're going to have a build a special turnstile for you to get through.

Breathe in and walk sideways, I’m a professional fat bastärd me pal, I know all the strategies.

Seriously the pop and chocolate are payment for my lift. Did it once for a mid week game a few years back, we won and now I have to do it every game. Very superstitious our kid if it gets him summert fo nowt.

 

[Greggs]

Just did the best shit ever

 

[SkyBlueSoul]

Post-match sorted

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Post-match sorted

You or anyone got the old COV album tracks? Featuring

Huckerby
G-G-G Gordon etc etc

 

[GaryMabbuttsLeftKnee]

Based on today, I’m having to change my pre-match routine to turning up four hours before kick off so I don’t miss kick off. All jokes aside, what a day, what a fight back, what a performance, don’t want to moan at all because the good outweighs the bad, but Jesus Christ. Getting into that ground is an absolute shambles.


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[Wyken Sky Blue]

The estralla at the casino was fucking shit!

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[hill83]

Based on today, I’m having to change my pre-match routine to turning up four hours before kick off so I don’t miss kick off. All jokes aside, what a day, what a fight back, what a performance, don’t want to moan at all because the good outweighs the bad, but Jesus Christ. Getting into that ground is an absolute shambles.


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I got there for 4. Sailed in. Pint in under 3 minutes. There’s a lot to be said for a half empty block 29.

 

[stay_up_skyblues]

Based on today, I’m having to change my pre-match routine to turning up four hours before kick off so I don’t miss kick off. All jokes aside, what a day, what a fight back, what a performance, don’t want to moan at all because the good outweighs the bad, but Jesus Christ. Getting into that ground is an absolute shambles.


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Never used to but today got there half hour early and had no issues. Gonna carry on like that all season I think.

 

[GaryMabbuttsLeftKnee]

I got there for 4. Sailed in. Pint in under 3 minutes. There’s a lot to be said for a half empty block 29.

Right that’s it. I’m coming with my posse (two mates and a 65 year old dad) to cause a traffic jam in block 29 next game.


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[SkyBlueSoul]

Will be making a new one today starting at the Tavern at 12. Few in there then the shuttle to Dhillon’s. If all runs smoothly it’ll be that on repeat for a season.

Hopefully only have to squeeze in a visit to the ticket office to get a replacement ticket today though…

Can confirm this worked a treat. Few teething problems with the Tavern but nothing major, will definitely be repeating throughout the season

 

[Great_Expectations]

Dug this thread out as I am looking for inspiration for tomorrow. My usual routine of Greyhound - Ale - walk down the canal is off as those I usually go with can’t attend tomorrow.

So I’ve somehow persuaded my partner to take the spare ST, and wanted to do something a bit different and make a proper afternoon/evening of it (we have a babysitter for a good few hours!).

Any ideas that also need to pass a non-footballing, non beer drinking, picky (in that stereotypical sense) partners standards?!

Byatts is an option as good ale (for me) and wine/nice environment usually. Then potentially one in the ground as don’t usually do that - is Purity one before games?

Anywhere else worth looking at?

Pretty sure she wouldn’t be up for this unfortunately:

Nothing too strange here. I usually just asphyxiate myself with my CCFC scarf which I hang off my office door, wearing my Leon Best ”Zorro” mask, and masturbate to my A3 print copy of the “Robins is our king” banner.

 

[robbiethemole]

there's always a stroll along the canal towpath??

 

[wingy]

Looking forward to getting back in the routine myself. Please share yours, the weirder the better. There are some true freaks on here so I'm expecting some interesting stuff...

Awaiting on Gregg's.

 

[Great_Expectations]

there's always a stroll along the canal towpath??

That’s my usual routine - from the Greyhound pub to the ground. It’s a nice walk, but she doesn’t fancy it!

 

[fernandopartridge]

Dug this thread out as I am looking for inspiration for tomorrow. My usual routine of Greyhound - Ale - walk down the canal is off as those I usually go with can’t attend tomorrow.

So I’ve somehow persuaded my partner to take the spare ST, and wanted to do something a bit different and make a proper afternoon/evening of it (we have a babysitter for a good few hours!).

Any ideas that also need to pass a non-footballing, non beer drinking, picky (in that stereotypical sense) partners standards?!

Byatts is an option as good ale (for me) and wine/nice environment usually. Then potentially one in the ground as don’t usually do that - is Purity one before games?

Anywhere else worth looking at?

Pretty sure she wouldn’t be up for this unfortunately:

What about a curry in one of the pubs on Longford Rd?

You could try the new bar at the stadium as well the Anecdote, not sure what the beer selection is like. Or maybe Dhillons in Rowley's Green Lane

 

[Greggs]

That’s my usual routine - from the Greyhound pub to the ground. It’s a nice walk, but she doesn’t fancy it!

Get a skateboard and a length of rope

 

[BananaFlats]

Phone Dhillons, ask them to get a bottle a Prosecco on chill, job done


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[wingy]

Dug this thread out as I am looking for inspiration for tomorrow. My usual routine of Greyhound - Ale - walk down the canal is off as those I usually go with can’t attend tomorrow.

So I’ve somehow persuaded my partner to take the spare ST, and wanted to do something a bit different and make a proper afternoon/evening of it (we have a babysitter for a good few hours!).

Any ideas that also need to pass a non-footballing, non beer drinking, picky (in that stereotypical sense) partners standards?!

Byatts is an option as good ale (for me) and wine/nice environment usually. Then potentially one in the ground as don’t usually do that - is Purity one before games?

Anywhere else worth looking at?

Pretty sure she wouldn’t be up for this unfortunately:

Go completely left field and head into the casino.

 

[Johhny Blue]

Dug this thread out as I am looking for inspiration for tomorrow. My usual routine of Greyhound - Ale - walk down the canal is off as those I usually go with can’t attend tomorrow.

So I’ve somehow persuaded my partner to take the spare ST, and wanted to do something a bit different and make a proper afternoon/evening of it (we have a babysitter for a good few hours!).

Any ideas that also need to pass a non-footballing, non beer drinking, picky (in that stereotypical sense) partners standards?!

Byatts is an option as good ale (for me) and wine/nice environment usually. Then potentially one in the ground as don’t usually do that - is Purity one before games?

Anywhere else worth looking at?

Pretty sure she wouldn’t be up for this unfortunately:

If you want something “non footballing” you could take her to a Reading game

 

[Liquid Gold]

Night games are a pisser.

Basically finish work, sit in traffic on the M32, M4,M5,M42,M6. Pay for parking because all the free spots are taken and if I'm lucky have time for a pint in the concourse.

 

[robbiethemole]

perhaps just leave her in Tesco?? if she's anything like Mrs mole, she wont even notice you're gone and 2 hours will just fly by for her.