How I missed it all...

[Sportbilly /Detroit Blade]

Having had a season ticket from 1988 to circa 2008 due to a move away from the area, family & life issues, and a young family today was my first trip back to Bramall Lane in at least 5 years and perhaps longer.

Only after the gamedid I realise how much I missed it. The tram ride to the centre (I am a Sheffield lad but live in Staffs now), the thronging crowds around the ground, and most of all the atmosphere on the kop.

I thought the game was fairy evenly matched, however, my perception was that Leicester were fitter or certainly more alert to the 2nd ball. I guess the clinical nature of their finishing was the difference and we simply did not create enough.

All in all great to be back. The ticketing is a bit of a shambles though. I bought a membership and ticket online and assumed i had to collect a ticket on the day. Went to the collection point and was told it is on the card. Go to the turnstile and nothing worked so back to the ticket office for a printed ticket. Not an issue for me today as I was very early but would have annoyed me more at a later time. Also wanted to take my boy but fell foul of the loyalty points issue...sad when we had empty seats today.

For those fortunte to live locally and have the finances, work and family flexibility, and ability to go every game appreciate it.

I know some people have to make great sacrifices (financial, work, family) to go but believe me coming back from a break it really does make you realise how I love my football and the Blades!

 

[FinchleyBlade]

I had the exact same issue last Saturday and missed the first 25 minutes (the membership card not working and having to line up to get a printed ticket). Its been a shambles from the club so far this season.

Like you, I wasn't told that the ticket would be on the card so I lined up to collect my ticket like usual, only to be told that its on the membership card, which then didn't work so I had to queue up again to get one printed off.

 

[Bruce Wayne]

I had the exact same issue last Saturday and missed the first 25 minutes (the membership card not working and having to line up to get a printed ticket). Its been a shambles from the club so far this season.

Like you, I wasn't told that the ticket would be on the card so I lined up to collect my ticket like usual, only to be told that its on the membership card, which then didn't work so I had to queue up again to get one printed off.

You mean 24 hours and 25 minutes if you were there last Saturday

 

[ThatJa]

Day tripper

 

[Sportbilly /Detroit Blade]

Lol true after 5+ years out. I used to be hardcore...always remember being on the kop for a game against Stockport(?) and us being hammered by or 4 in the first half and seemingly half the kop leaving...would never habe believed I would miss 2 home games on the trot never mind 5+ years

 

[XM657]

Having had a season ticket from 1988 to circa 2008 due to a move away from the area, family & life issues, and a young family today was my first trip back to Bramall Lane in at least 5 years and perhaps longer.

Only after the gamedid I realise how much I missed it. The tram ride to the centre (I am a Sheffield lad but live in Staffs now), the thronging crowds around the ground, and most of all the atmosphere on the kop.

I thought the game was fairy evenly matched, however, my perception was that Leicester were fitter or certainly more alert to the 2nd ball. I guess the clinical nature of their finishing was the difference and we simply did not create enough.

All in all great to be back. The ticketing is a bit of a shambles though. I bought a membership and ticket online and assumed i had to collect a ticket on the day. Went to the collection point and was told it is on the card. Go to the turnstile and nothing worked so back to the ticket office for a printed ticket. Not an issue for me today as I was very early but would have annoyed me more at a later time. Also wanted to take my boy but fell foul of the loyalty points issue...sad when we had empty seats today.

For those fortunte to live locally and have the finances, work and family flexibility, and ability to go every game appreciate it.
, back from a break it really does make you realise how I love my football and the Blades!

Understand exactly how you feel, although my experience was early, mid sixties. Two and a half years in the wilderness, less than a hand full of games then another two and a half year gap. I always likened being back at the Lane like putting on an old favourite coat I hadn't worn for a while, felt so comfortable. Enjoy, it's a good time to be back.