To the Early Leavers

[shorehamview]

I've nothing against you leaving early, if that's what you want to do. If you want to beat the traffic, if you want to get home fifteen minutes before everybody else, if you've had enough of us losing, or indeed winning, then that's fine.

Go early by all means. But go. Don't hang about when the crowd starts going "Oooo!" Don't saunter down the steps with one eye on the game, blocking the views of those who believe that a football match is 90 minutes plus injury time and not 80 or 85. Go. Go swiftly, so that those who want to watch all of the match can, instead of watching the back of your head as you wander slowly away. And don't stop once you are on your way. Go quickly. Then those of us who are quite happy to watch all of the brilliant display/dull draw/turgid shower of shite we have paid to see can.

 

[William Large]

I agree, why come ten minutes late then leave 15 minutes early just to beat the traffic. If you're that bothered about getting home 10 minutes earlier, why not stay there. Some people have to leave early for a reason, but you can guarantee that most of them have a strict route and timetable to abide by or their heads will explode.

 

[The One]

I've nothing against you leaving early, if that's what you want to do. If you want to beat the traffic, if you want to get home fifteen minutes before everybody else, if you've had enough of us losing, or indeed winning, then that's fine.

Go early by all means. But go. Don't hang about when the crowd starts going "Oooo!" Don't saunter down the steps with one eye on the game, blocking the views of those who believe that a football match is 90 minutes plus injury time and not 80 or 85. Go. Go swiftly, so that those who want to watch all of the match can, instead of watching the back of your head as you wander slowly away. And don't stop once you are on your way. Go quickly. Then those of us who are quite happy to watch all of the brilliant display/dull draw/turgid shower of shite we have paid to see can.

Someone got up in a bit of a mood this morning didn't they?

P.S. I agree.

 

[Chingo]

Great OP Shoreham , losing or winning 3/4 nil you can half understand it ... but when the are drawing or theres one goal in it its just amazing and I cannot get my head around it.

 

[shorehamview]

Someone got up in a bit of a mood this morning didn't they?

P.S. I agree.

You know me, I'm always a grumpy bastard.

 

[broomhillblade]

Some years ago I sat next to a bloke - a regular Season Ticket Holder - who lived out of town. He would drive into Sheffield quite early on a Saturday morning so that he could park within a few yards of the ground. He would then go into the city centre with his wife (on foot or by bus, I never enquired) , do a bit of shopping, have lunch, and then return to the Lane by about 2.00pm. His wife would stay in town.
He would always leave 10 minutes early so that he could escape the rush and pick up his wife on the way home.
Entirely logical, but he missed quite a few late goals.

 

[GRUMPY BLADE]

What pisses me off is that these twats then want to run you over once you get outside.

They are only in their cars cus they left early and can't wait to get home.

 

[GRUMPY BLADE]

No thats ME

 

[CopenhagenBlade]

I've nothing against you leaving early, if that's what you want to do. If you want to beat the traffic, if you want to get home fifteen minutes before everybody else, if you've had enough of us losing, or indeed winning, then that's fine.

Go early by all means. But go. Don't hang about when the crowd starts going "Oooo!" Don't saunter down the steps with one eye on the game, blocking the views of those who believe that a football match is 90 minutes plus injury time and not 80 or 85. Go. Go swiftly, so that those who want to watch all of the match can, instead of watching the back of your head as you wander slowly away. And don't stop once you are on your way. Go quickly. Then those of us who are quite happy to watch all of the brilliant display/dull draw/turgid shower of shite we have paid to see can.

Did they leave early today?

 

[Silent Blade]

Unles we are losing easily, I have never understood why many leave the match early. Do they pay to watch the pictures and leave the cinema 5 minutes before the end of the film?

 

[Pollingtonblade]

if ya leave early your a cunt. end of.

 

[alcoblade]

I've nothing against you leaving early, if that's what you want to do. If you want to beat the traffic, if you want to get home fifteen minutes before everybody else, if you've had enough of us losing, or indeed winning, then that's fine.

I's getting worse. The ground's emptier than Swillsborough after 90 minutes. Why bother going at all whe you choose to miss the defining moments of the game?

UTB

 

[alcoblade]

if ya leave early your a cunt. end of.

Actually, that's what I meant.

UTB

 

[broomhillblade]

if ya leave early your a cunt. end of.

That's a disgraceful post. It's you're, not your!!!

 

[Jon Bon]

That's a disgraceful post. It's you're, not your!!!

And a capital I in 'If'' & a capital E in 'end'.

 

[Ollessendro]

I don't really feel passionately about this SV. But I've a small story that might make you chuckle.

My dad's mate left early for one of the evening games in the late 90's. We were 1-0 down to Coventry in the FA cup replay and heading out of the cup. He, and many, left early for whatever reason. Super David Holdsworth then put in the bicycle kick to bring it level and the game went to extra time. I'm sure that many of you remember the game, but it would have been hillarious to see the faces of the fans who left early when they heard the roar of the equaliser. Of course that night we played out extra time and beat them on penalties. It was a great night and Alan Kelly getting the better of Dio Dublin will always be a memory I treasure. For my dad's mate (and the other early leavers) it won't.

 

[Vancouver]

Surely the best "leaving early" story is George Best at the Champions League final against Bayern. He couldn't bear to see Man Utd win to left his seat. In the lift on the way down he heard the Mancs score so got straight back in and was in the lift heading up and heard them score again. Unlucky.

 

[Nick Jansky]

It is actually written in the original Constitution of The Sheffield United Football Club from 1889 that "he who takes his leave before the referee has tooted his ultimate report shall most likely also felch."

 

[shorehamview]

They were at it again today. I repeat my sentiments from this morning. Either stay and watch or fuck off. I don't care which, but make a fucking decision and have the decency to stick to it. I didn't buy a season ticket for the sight of the back of some indecisive dimwit's head for five minutes a game. Yes, fat ginner bloke with the stupid comedy goatee and the hat that's too tight for your fat head, I mean you. And all your impatient ilk.

Besides, one of the great bits about being stuck in the traffic is listening to all the apoplectic pigs on the brink of imploding with rage and indignation at another Wendy capitulation, and all the inbreds Dingles who yet again didn't go but listened to five minutes of commentary and therefore are eminently qualified to speak about their team's performance.

 

[breeny]

it was rediculous today, a goal could have easily been scored by either team but instead of experiencing the nail bitting last 5 mins people insisted on leaving early.

 

[wardlowwanderer]

They should keep the gates locked until the final whistle has gone. On second thoughts that's probably against elf and safety.

 

[Nick Jansky]

It was nice watching 2 teams trying to play football. That was a proper football match, and there was very little hoofing from either side.

 

[wardlowwanderer]

Until the back four get the jitters when their third went in. But they did settle down again towards the end. We'll have to meet up at some point before the end of the season - perhaps at Wembley!!!

 

[mattbianco1]

What pisses me off is that these twats then want to run you over once you get outside.

They are only in their cars cus they left early and can't wait to get home.

That just proves how much of an idiot these people are... Why would you drive up Shoreham Street at 4:45 on a Saturday afternoon?

 

[Santos]

Apart from those who have genuine reasons for leaving early I generally think those who decide to leave early with us hanging on/chasing a goal are not really proper fans, they go to the game for a day out but aren't really that fussed if we concede/score a late goal.

Each to their own but it's something i could never do.

A few infront of me get there ten minutes late, leave 5 minutes before half time, return to their seat 10 minutes late and leave 10 minutes early. They've missed Williamson's goal against Derby, Camara's goal against Bristol City, our first yesterday and Plymouth's last today.

 

[Sensiblade]

Apart from those who have genuine reasons for leaving early I generally think those who decide to leave early with us hanging on/chasing a goal are not really proper fans, they go to the game for a day out but aren't really that fussed if we concede/score a late goal.

Each to their own but it's something i could never do.

A few infront of me get there ten minutes late, leave 5 minutes before half time, return to their seat 10 minutes late and leave 10 minutes early. They've missed Williamson's goal against Derby, Camara's goal against Bristol City, our first yesterday and Plymouth's last today.

how much added time was there for Plymouth to score again today ???

 

[Revolution]

The guy I stood with during our promotion season in 1989-90 used to get into the ground at least 45 minutes early, but then leave 10 minutes early as well. That season he missed no less than 13 goals.

The highlight was when he left the Brighton game when we were losing 4-3...

 

[Fiery Blade]

Cannot believe it yesterday when they were going out in their droves and the score was 3-2!!!

 

[Bladeloyal]

if ya leave early your a cunt. end of.

hits nail on head .so true

 

[tomtheblade]

I left early when we were getting tonked 5-0 at the Emirates last season. Only time i've done it and definitely didn't regret it that particular time. In fact when i got home (was living in London at the time) i was almost relieved they only scored once more.

That's pretty much the only situation in which i'd leave early. I agree about those who hang around and block the view, it's annoying.