Cheers, son's crying. Nice one

[Nedski]

My 8 year old son cried at the final whistle. It was only his second United game.

I gave him a big hug and had a chat with him about it and explained this is all part of supporting the Blades. From the screaming when Campbell knocked it over their keeper, to the horrible sinking feeling when they scored in injury time, it's all part of it and always will be.

Living 200 miles south of BDTBL it's been a bit of a challenge keeping him interested in the Blades when all his mates support Southampton, Liverpool or Man City, but today I think proved he's made his choice. No idea if it's actually the right one tough!

 

[Balham]

My 8 year old son cried at the final whistle. It was only his second United game.

I gave him a big hug and had a chat with him about it and explained this is all part of supporting the Blades. From the screaming when Campbell knocked it over their keeper, to the horrible sinking feeling when they scored in injury time, it's all part of it and always will be.

Living 200 miles south of BDTBL it's been a bit of a challenge keeping him interested in the Blades when all his mates support Southampton, Liverpool or Man City, but today I think proved he's made his choice. No idea if it's actually the right one tough!

Same with my 8 year old. Not helped by the Sunderland infiltrators into our block all celebrating like mad.

 

[true99blade]

Supporting this club is a great way to learn to cope with heartache and loss from a young age.

 

[Younger Dryas Blade]

My 8 year old son cried at the final whistle. It was only his second United game.

to the horrible sinking feeling when they scored in injury time, it's all part of it and always will be.

Just scarred him for life mate.

 

[Rudders]

Just scarred him for life mate.

But it’s ok because Wilder thinks he will come ‘bouncing back’. Wilder should have to personally apologise to each fan who went today. He might learn something through the process about what it means to be a Sheff Utd fan when he has managed his ‘losing football team’ in such a spineless way at Wembley

 

[Younger Dryas Blade]

But it’s ok because Wilder thinks he will come ‘bouncing back’. Wilder should have to personally apologise to each fan who went today. He might learn something through the process about what it means to be a Sheff Utd fan when he has managed his ‘losing football team’ in such a spineless way at Wembley

The answer is just sack Wilder isn't it?

 

[Bladesthorpe]

And kids are starving in Gaza, get a grip. If they can't accept United getting beaten then maybe introduce them to a hobby that's a bit less demanding.

 

[mikeheath]

Surely if he really cares about this club he’ll go now.
Trouble is it looks like we’re now owned by Yanks who know very little about football
UTB

 

[Grey Blade]

And kids are starving in Gaza, get a grip. If they can't accept United getting beaten then maybe introduce them to a hobby that's a bit less demanding.

Yes. I think a bit of perspective is needed. I think a lot of adults need to learn to win gracefully and lose gracefully.

 

[ISZA ⚔️]

My 8 year old was with me again today. His second Wembley defeat. My seventh. He doesn’t really like football, despite my efforts. For a couple of years I’ve thought that might be a blessing as he’s got me less and less interested. He’s actually been trying to cheer me up tonight. I’ve pretty much dedicated my life since about age 10 to United. Home and away every week for 30 years. With next to nothing to show for it.

Heartbroken again. And ready to find a new hobby what both me and my son enjoy.

 

[Tezza1889]

My lad fucked ut all off at 18 after going fromm 5..

Can't blame him.. were wank q

 

[Nedski]

And kids are starving in Gaza, get a grip. If they can't accept United getting beaten then maybe introduce them to a hobby that's a bit less demanding.

What? You've totally misunderstood the whole point of my post

 

[Foxy]

Ours (8 last week) was really excited and happy when we were in the lead and really enjoyed “everyone going mad” when we scored two. She kept telling me over and over how she was going to use her season ticket every week and she now liked the noise.

I expected her to take the loss badly and be really upset, but she was just “sad we didn’t win”.

She joined in with the majority of songs and when reunited with her 3 year old brother this evening, she had them both belting out “who put the ball…”.

Poor buggers going to go through it like we have isn’t she?

 

[Bell4]

And kids are starving in Gaza, get a grip. If they can't accept United getting beaten then maybe introduce them to a hobby that's a bit less demanding.

Agree FFS

Nanny state

Get a bloody grip

 

[Grey Blade]

I expected her to take the loss badly and be really upset, but she was just “sad we didn’t win”.

That's the Spirit!

 

[Bell4]

Yes. I think a bit of perspective is needed. I think a lot of adults need to learn to win gracefully and lose gracefully.

I T S A F O O T B A L L M A T C H

 

[brownblade]

My 8 year old son cried at the final whistle. It was only his second United game.

I gave him a big hug and had a chat with him about it and explained this is all part of supporting the Blades. From the screaming when Campbell knocked it over their keeper, to the horrible sinking feeling when they scored in injury time, it's all part of it and always will be.

Living 200 miles south of BDTBL it's been a bit of a challenge keeping him interested in the Blades when all his mates support Southampton, Liverpool or Man City, but today I think proved he's made his choice. No idea if it's actually the right one tough!

Nice one.
My almost 7 year old didn't take it too hard, seemed to have really enjoyed it even when we got home (also south) at 9pm. Pretty sure last season conditioned him into losing though!

 

[s20Blade]

My 8 year old was with me again today. His second Wembley defeat. My seventh. He doesn’t really like football, despite my efforts. For a couple of years I’ve thought that might be a blessing as he’s got me less and less interested. He’s actually been trying to cheer me up tonight. I’ve pretty much dedicated my life since about age 10 to United. Home and away every week for 30 years. With next to nothing to show for it.

Heartbroken again. And ready to find a new hobby what both me and my son enjoy.

If only we could get all them years and wasted money back, but it's not too late for your son!

 

[true99blade]

And kids are starving in Gaza, get a grip. If they can't accept United getting beaten then maybe introduce them to a hobby that's a bit less demanding.

Next time my little one gets upset at literally anything i’m bringing up genocide going on in the world.

 

[JJBlade]

My nine year old and fifteen year old Granddaughters were at the game today
That won't be happening again, it's tantamount to child abuse

 

[madeinsheffield]

My 16 year old chalked up his 3rd Wembley loss. We’re both understandably pissed off but what choice does he have, he could go and support whichever big team is currently winning like some do, or support his team and remembering these days, then when we get promotions etc it makes good days into great days.

Better to learn the painful curse of rejection at some point in life, we all get them from time to time, it’s how you deal with it. Then you move forwards

 

[O Fletch]

9 year old came back with an happy meal and 12 of the free scarves to hand out to classmates.
hes not even mentioned the result !

 

[CornwallBlade]

I had a long drive back home with my son. Lots of silence in the car as we took it all in but, we agreed that today was unbelievable for atmosphere, great match to watch and horrible to lose but……. It’s football and nothing comes close when it comes to excitement, drama and making memories. How we felt when we were celebrating what we thought was 2-0 - incredible.
UTB

 

[ZLB]

My 2 year old was distraught. Still crying now.

 

[JayGreen17]

My 8 year old son cried at the final whistle. It was only his second United game.

I gave him a big hug and had a chat with him about it and explained this is all part of supporting the Blades. From the screaming when Campbell knocked it over their keeper, to the horrible sinking feeling when they scored in injury time, it's all part of it and always will be.

Living 200 miles south of BDTBL it's been a bit of a challenge keeping him interested in the Blades when all his mates support Southampton, Liverpool or Man City, but today I think proved he's made his choice. No idea if it's actually the right one tough!

I actually don’t give a shit about ur son, I was there in the 90s at the old Wembley against palace, and here we are again nearly 30 years later…. More heartache.. think of the long suffering fans not your bloody son who’s been here 2 mins

 

[Weasel]

I actually don’t give a shit about ur son, I was there in the 90s at the old Wembley against palace, and here we are again nearly 30 years later…. More heartache.. think of the long suffering fans not your bloody son who’s been here 2 mins

Probably best if you get your head down tonight and sleep it off.

 

[Houston_Blade]

My eldest son is now 12, almost 13. My youngest is 3 so he’s not inducted into in the life of footballing disappointment yet. They get over it and they’ll be back. Just keep telling them that Madrid, PSG, Barca and Man City are the devil and they’ll stick with it. Poor fuckers.

 

[Nedski]

This is for Bladesthorpe Grey Blade Bell4 and others responding the same way. Maybe a gif would help.

 

[The Vicar]

Yes. I think a bit of perspective is needed. I think a lot of adults need to learn to win gracefully and lose gracefully.

Brilliant! Its only a game after all that has been elevated to the level of a religion. Nothing wrong with some emotion and black humour, but perspective helps to frame it in the bigger picture. Win, lose or draw there are much bigger things in life, and if there aren’t then I truly feel sorry for some on here.

RIP dreams for this season, but resurrection is only weeks away!

 

[Bill puntin]

Same with my 8 year old. Not helped by the Sunderland infiltrators into our block all celebrating like mad.

When they have had 65 years of heartbreak they will see it doesn’t get any easier