JSB Christmas Party (5 Viewers)

[ccfcway]

It isn't just young kids with their dads at Sixfields, there are a lot of older blokes with which I assume their sons who just want to spend time with their dad / son and go to the game.

Blimey, a lot of dads with their young kids, and now a lot of older blokes with their old sons as well

An awful lot of people for a crowd 1/10th as big as times last season !

 

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[Sky Blue Pete]

I think a lot has to do with kids not going to games (even when at the Ricoh) which is what I meant by the parents. If the only football they see / experience is FIFA 14 or Sky Sports then they will end up just liking the big names and big teams but if their parents were taking them to games (whether it is Sixfields, Wolves away, MK Dons away, the Ricoh) then they are more likely to be a city fan. If you go out and buy them a Chelsea or Arsenal shirt you can't really blame moving to Sixfields for your kids not being interested.

It isn't just young kids with their dads at Sixfields, there are a lot of older blokes with which I assume their sons who just want to spend time with their dad / son and go to the game.

That's the sadness for me. Home games were me, father in law and son. I miss it and can't see that changing any time soon.

Such a shame!

Almost suggested Sam and I go to jsb party but felt it would be wrong of me given where our home games are being played.

Hope my son has a Coventry city to support

 

[Nick]

yep, a city fan since he was born and season ticket holder up until this season !

Nick, its a fact that thousands are not going to CCFC games now, and you have to think that many will be lost for good. You can portion some of the blame onto the parents for giving into the children and buying what they like if you wish, but the simple fact is, in my families case, they would still be a CCFC fan today if we still played in COVENTRY.

Yes, it might be a factor but the dad encouraging them to support Chelsea by buying them shirts and taking them to games? There are still away games if he didn't want to go to Sixfields.

Of course it is a factor that the club has moved and I like I said I think SISU should have been fighting to keep the youngsters. Whether it is free coaches for kids, more open days or something to keep them wanting to go. Same with OAPS and disabled people who may not physically be able to get there.

 

[Nick]

Blimey, a lot of dads with their young kids, and now a lot of older blokes with their old sons as well

An awful lot of people for a crowd 1/10th as big as times last season !

I must be making it up, obviously. As the crowd is sparse people stand out more, so you can look around and see.

 

[Astute]

He loved it as did all the other kids. It's weird as for kids who support our team Clarke, Wilson, Baker, etc are as heroic as your Ronaldo's and Messi's, aren't they? I remember when I was a kids I didn't care about Keegan and all those kinds of players it was Wally and Fergie I was in awe of. It was a big hall and there were lots of kids and parents there. The players were great with the kids. My lad had a chance to play FIFA 14 with the winner of the Leon Clarke Callum Wilson match but he was too embarrassed! Presley and Oggy turned up later during the afternoon.

Great that the club do it for the kids. Such a little effort on behalf of the club really makes a difference to our young fans.

EDIT: I asked Chris Dagnell if he was staying. He said he would like to and finds out next week.

I am glad they all enjoyed themselves. They are our clubs future. But it is worth even more to see the smile on our kids faces. Bet you enjoyed it just as much tho Torch

 

[steveo1987]

Cant wait to see my lads face tomorrow when he opens his new Cov kit. Got him booked in as a mascot on feb 1st against Walsall. Walking out with his hero John Fleck.

 

[Nick]

Cant wait to see my lads face tomorrow when he opens his new Cov kit. Got him booked in as a mascot on feb 1st against Walsall. Walking out with his hero John Fleck.

That's my point, I doubt he will care if it is the memorial park or the nou camp where that happens.

 

[torchomatic]

Yes the crowds are tiny and I know it's easy to take the piss but Nick is right. The majority of people are families and it's a fact whether that sits right with you and others or not. I, for one, am glad that others like myself are keeping the flame burning for their kids. The politics of the situation don't matter to the kids, it's us parents that have to deal with that. And you have to deal with it too.

Happy Christmas.

Blimey, a lot of dads with their young kids, and now a lot of older blokes with their old sons as well

An awful lot of people for a crowd 1/10th as big as times last season !

 

[torchomatic]

Yeah, I did Astute! Not as much as I would of if it had been my heroes - this lot are all kids compared to me - but yeah, it was a great afternoon. The only one who wasn't there was Joe Murphy...

I am glad they all enjoyed themselves. They are our clubs future. But it is worth even more to see the smile on our kids faces. Bet you enjoyed it just as much tho Torch

 

[sw88]

I thought it was a good day. All the kids seemed to enjoy themselves. Players interacted well (I don't think Thomas and Daniels never left the crafts table!).

Considering we must only have a small number if JSB members this year, I thought the numbers that turned up were as expected.

 

[torchomatic]

Were you on one of the stalls?

I thought it was a good day. All the kids seemed to enjoy themselves. Players interacted well (I don't think Thomas and Daniels never left the crafts table!).

Considering we must only have a small number if JSB members this year, I thought the numbers that turned up were as expected.

 

[wingy]

My little Hero Is In the CT today on the Bouncy castle with John fleck ,he's going to be Mascot for the Wolves game ,God I hope there's something riding on that match

 

[Astute]

Yeah, I did Astute! Not as much as I would of if it had been my heroes - this lot are all kids compared to me - but yeah, it was a great afternoon. The only one who wasn't there was Joe Murphy...

Maybe Smurphy blended in with the kids

 

[sw88]

Were you on one of the stalls?

Yes Torchy. I was by the tombola / programmes sales tables.

 

[torchomatic]

I did wonder. I should have said hello, but might have got the wrong person!

Yes Torchy. I was by the tombola / programmes sales tables.