Fonda
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Post by Fonda on Mar 6, 2009 10:09:12 GMT
Shane you must have been so gutted not to get to see the match and I bet you cursed all those stops that were made on the trip up to the game.Just how would you have felt if we had lost into the bargain. One of the biggest cock ups that day and its a good job most of our fans are well behaved, or else there could have been a big riot.Still you were there and got to join in the celebrations and that must have been some consolation. It was somewhat disappointing at the time as I recall Dave! It was a long way to go to miss the game. Certainly as we seemed to have an overly cautious driver - added to the fact the coach were initially assigned to was there in good time! But the result was obviously the most important thing. I’d certainly have settled for missing the game and us winning it at the outset. And to Budleigh, I understood the type of ‘fan’ you were referring to. But I think it’s important not to stereotype. Contrary to popular belief, the big clubs do have ‘real’ fans – even ones that come from remote places. So I think it’s unfair to suggest anyone sporting the shirt of a Prem team doesn’t feel the same way we do about their club. |
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Post by Dave on Mar 6, 2009 17:34:48 GMT
Budleighgull, if I'm asked who I support, I will say TUFC and Man U. but in my opening post on this thread torquayfansforum.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=1588I did say that when I thought about it I felt I was really only a follower of Man U, as I have never been to see them play in a live game.I do try and watch the games that are on TV and will celebrate when they score and be really pleased if they then go on to win the game. What does not happen is feeling really upset if they fail to win, or lose in a cup final, just disappointment but nowhere nearly as bad as that I have felt when TUFC has failed. I do wonder if the pain that some fans have felt, has resulted in them no longer going to games,on here we are talking about the day we felt when we needed just one point to stay up against Colchester and how not doing so hurt so deeply for many. Its human nature to want to protect ourselves, we learn how to get over pain, but we also learn ways to make sure or at least try to reduce the risks of getting such pain again. I believe there are some that the pain was too much for and then have said to to themselves, that they no longer care and by doing that they believe that TUFC failures will not hurt them again. Lets be honest here, people pay their money and look for entertainment and enjoyment, when that turns to hurt and major disappointments, you will question why you support and may even think what else you could do with your spare time. Spare time that might just give you the pleasure without the pain, I know I love going to Stockcar racing and was gutted when we lost the track at Newton Abbot. I still go and watch it at other tracks, but not so often as I once did. This is a sport that is cheaper than going to Plainmoor, the meetings last much longer than a football match. You will get action and real excitement and I have yet to come away from any meeting and felt I wished I had not gone. The crowds are so different as well, you never get any problems and you don't get obscene chants shouted out. At this time in my life I will aways choose TUFC over a stockcar meeting, but when you know what is on offer in terms of entertainment and pleasure in other sports or anything for that matter, then having a team that so often fails or just causes heartache, then anyone of us could get to a point when we say enough is enough and spend our time and money on other forms of entertainment. |
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Post by Budleigh on Mar 6, 2009 18:42:16 GMT
I used to love the stock cars at Newton Abbot... There was someting about it that wasn't just the racing... It was the smell, the noise, the closeness, the vibrancy... and a real pleasure to watch. Bring it back!
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