Going to a game...how old?

[BushBlade]

I realise that. I was just saying.

Maybe he was a single parent, couldn’t get child care and took the kid rather than missing the match. Or maybe it’s easier to take the kid even if he spends most of the time watching videos because if you don’t take him he kicks off because he wants to spend some time with his dad, who he doesn’t see much during the week.

 

[PTBlade]

When I was 4 mi mam used to slip me half a crown and send me on mi own.
Football, tram fare, fish n chips and a couple of halves of Wards on the way home... kids today eh!

 

[Northyorksblade]

Maybe he was a single parent, couldn’t get child care and took the kid rather than missing the match. Or maybe it’s easier to take the kid even if he spends most of the time watching videos because if you don’t take him he kicks off because he wants to spend some time with his dad, who he doesn’t see much during the week.

But he's not really seeing his dad, he's watching videos while his dad watches the football.

 

[BushBlade]

But he's not really seeing his dad, he's watching videos while his dad watches the football.

Yeah, sorry I forgot how logical five year olds are.

 

[Northyorksblade]

Yeah, sorry I forgot how logical five year olds are.

Sorry did I touch a nerve? Actually five year olds are possibly more logical than adults.

 

[BushBlade]

Sorry did I touch a nerve? Actually five year olds are possibly more logical than adults.

No, not at all. It was a couple of suggestions to your question. As the other poster said, I don’t know him so I can’t answer definitively. I’m not really bothered tbh.

 

[BladesOnToast]

Some advice here...how old do you think is old enough to go to a home game? I am considering taking my 4 year old (nearly 5) to a game soon. He is in to his football and keeps asking to go...any experience or advice here? It would probably be on the kop but towards the bottom where it's less lively. I didn't go until I was 7/8 but I feel if he's got the interest then why not...

Me and my brother started going aged around 6 in the late 80s. Our dad allowed us one swear word each per match. I remember my bro asking me once at half time "have you used yours yet?", i said "yes but i don't think dad heard so i'm going to swear again in the second half". Innocent times. And Deane / Agana as the strike force, what an era to start watching the Blades.

 

[Rusty view]

Took my daughter the odd tine 2 seasons ago she was 4. She loved it for about 60 mins.

Due to cheap season tickets i got her one last season. Some games were a struggle. Up and down for toilet wanting snacks etc.

Got her one this season ticket (she was 6 in Jan) and she been great.

In fact Bournemouth she last until 80 mins before even asking how long was left. Then was upset it finished.

 

[Cerberus Blade]

Some advice here...how old do you think is old enough to go to a home game? I am considering taking my 4 year old (nearly 5) to a game soon. He is in to his football and keeps asking to go...any experience or advice here? It would probably be on the kop but towards the bottom where it's less lively. I didn't go until I was 7/8 but I feel if he's got the interest then why not...

I think that’s the most important thing - “if he’s got the interest”.

I took my 2 boys for the first time together, when they were 6 and 9. By then they were both playing football and interested in it. What I didn’t want was for them to be bored and spoil it for me or others around me. We played Plymouth Argyll at home on 1st November 2008 and won 2-0. (Silent Blade can tell us who scored - I haven’t got a clue!).

I did warn them before that we were a team who will bring them more disappointment than happiness. I told them we rarely win anything, but it’s OUR team and we always support them whether they are good or bad, win or lose.

If I was taking them for the first time now I’d re-write that introduction. They are 18 and 21 now and both big Blades! (Not as big as Kevin McCabe obviously but HEY! that’s understandable).

I can honestly say it’s the best thing I’ve ever given them. An introduction to the most wonderful football club in the world as far as I’m concerned. And as far as they are concerned as well. They absolutely love the club and are proud to be Blades.

I used to wax lyrical over the Woody/Currie era to them and told them we were a very good team in those days. Their little eyes used to widen in wonder and they’d say, “Do you think we’ll ever be as good as that again Dad?”. And I used to say, “maybe one day”. Thinking I would probably not live to see it myself in all honesty.

So when I told them recently that this is the best Sheffield United side I’ve ever seen, you can imagine how I felt? I had a bloody lump in my throat.

That’s what Wilder has done for our club, for me and my two sons.

(Only problem is the wife insists on coming as well now!)

 

[e17blade]

In my experience when taking younger kids to a match, the closer you are to the pitch the more engaged they are.

I’d rather be a bit further back in the stand - obviously - but having a bored little kid is MUCH more frustrating than not being in your favourite seat.

And Haribo!

 

[Houston_Blade]

My son is 7 and it’s his first season ticket. He’s been since he was 4 but we were living away so only summer and Christmas games that he got bored at by half time at the very best.

He knows what’s going on now and enjoys it properly. Prior to this season he just wanted to see goals.