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Title: west stand?
Post by: southwestexile on April 04, 2017, 10:23:10 am
I usually go in the East Stand with my 10 year old but am thinking of the West Stand for a change as the East Stand atmosphere can be a bit dull at times - any thoughts?
Title: Re: west stand?
Post by: Bentley Bullet on April 04, 2017, 10:49:01 am
The West stand (South end) is where all of us who know everything about football go. If you feel qualified to frequently give loud verbal advice to Darren Ferguson in times of need as well as constant dogs abuse to the linesman and the opposition's left back then you'll feel at home.

I must warn you though that there are the odd numpties who haven't got a clue among us.
Title: Re: west stand?
Post by: southwestexile on April 04, 2017, 10:50:48 am
ha ha, appreciated

I think I'm looking for unwavering positive support with the odd grumble

but most of all, atmosphere
Title: Re: west stand?
Post by: Donnywolf on April 04, 2017, 11:03:31 am
There is usually an atmosphere near where I sit - at lest that's what my Seat Buddies tell me !

Two of your 3 requirements would be met right on Half Way where we have a good time good banter but whether that qualifies as "atmosphere" I dont know.


Title: Re: west stand?
Post by: Bentley Bullet on April 04, 2017, 11:05:17 am
In the West, you'll find unwavering grumbling with the odd positive support.

All the right requirements, but not necessarily in the right order.
Title: Re: west stand?
Post by: idler on April 04, 2017, 11:15:07 am
You must be somewhere near me BB. 😊
Title: Re: west stand?
Post by: selby on April 04, 2017, 11:18:58 am
Wolfie we didnt know you cared.
    You should have mentioned about passing a bag of sweets around every match,and not taking any notice of me.The supporter who knows the most about football is about 10yrs old by the way.
Title: Re: west stand?
Post by: Bentley Bullet on April 04, 2017, 11:23:50 am
You must be somewhere near me BB. 😊

I'm level with the south end goal line, about 3/4 of the way up.
Title: Re: west stand?
Post by: drfchound on April 04, 2017, 11:55:46 am
You will get a different perspective on the game.
Title: Re: west stand?
Post by: Rovers Return on April 04, 2017, 12:04:15 pm
In an effort to stand up for the East Stand. We constantly have the pearl of wisdom shouted out for many years now of " WEKUP ROVERS". This little beauty of encouragement must be working this year as the players do appear awake and not in a state of sleep walking. Although I was always under the impression that you shouldn't wake up sleep walkers but it's never bothered this chap.
Title: Re: west stand?
Post by: Filo on April 04, 2017, 12:13:15 pm
Theres an old chap two rows in front of me who's ears wiggle when he's shouting at the ref
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Post by: Goole Rover on April 04, 2017, 12:37:48 pm
You will be treated to commands of "Pull it", "Squeeze it" whatever that means. Never heard that before taking my seat in the West stand. A vey friendly bunch though and no bad language where I sit.
Title: Re: west stand?
Post by: DonnyBazR0ver on April 04, 2017, 12:42:52 pm
Yes, come and join the West Side posse!
Title: Re: west stand?
Post by: Bentley Bullet on April 04, 2017, 01:13:15 pm
Forget the prawn sarnie feast in the East
Come and join the best in the West.
Title: Re: west stand?
Post by: idler on April 04, 2017, 01:30:12 pm
You must be somewhere near me BB. 😊

I'm level with the south end goal line, about 3/4 of the way up.
You are very near then. I sit in G538.
An aisle seat more or less in line with the goal line.
You'll probably hear me berating the Lino most games with the standard we get. Mind you talking to my Bradford City mates they are never happy with the ones they get either.
Title: Re: west stand?
Post by: southwestexile on April 04, 2017, 01:34:30 pm
Right, west it is then, if only for a new experience. Next quandary is half-way or 18 yard line
Title: Re: west stand?
Post by: drfchound on April 04, 2017, 01:36:28 pm
If you shout at the linesman regularly you should do the halfway line seats then he could "get it" at both ends of his run.
Title: Re: west stand?
Post by: Bentley Bullet on April 04, 2017, 01:43:38 pm
You must be somewhere near me BB. 😊

I'm level with the south end goal line, about 3/4 of the way up.
You are very near then. I sit in G538.
An aisle seat more or less in line with the goal line.
You'll probably hear me berating the Lino most games with the standard we get. Mind you talking to my Bradford City mates they are never happy with the ones they get either.

I'm in T543, about 10 rows up from you.
Title: Re: west stand?
Post by: Herman Hessian on April 04, 2017, 01:46:07 pm
If you shout at the linesman regularly you should do the halfway line seats then he could "get it" at both ends of his run.

do it properly !

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4cUWljoLf4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4cUWljoLf4)
Title: Re: west stand?
Post by: ravenrover on April 04, 2017, 01:47:03 pm
I'm bang on 18 yard line J572, the lino doesn't half cop it from there.
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Post by: drfchound on April 04, 2017, 01:57:18 pm
That youtube clip is great.
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Post by: graingrover on April 04, 2017, 02:39:56 pm
I usually go in the East Stand with my 10 year old but am thinking of the West Stand for a change as the East Stand atmosphere can be a bit dull at times - any thoughts?
If you are switching away from Family stand take into account the loss of activities for kids in the concourse and the very different  language used in the two stands .
Title: Re: west stand?
Post by: idler on April 04, 2017, 02:43:58 pm
You must be somewhere near me BB. 😊

I'm level with the south end goal line, about 3/4 of the way up.
You are very near then. I sit in G538.
An aisle seat more or less in line with the goal line.
You'll probably hear me berating the Lino most games with the standard we get. Mind you talking to my Bradford City mates they are never happy with the ones they get either.

I'm in T543, about 10 rows up from you.
I'll give you a wave on Saturday, mid rant. 😉
Title: Re: west stand?
Post by: Bentley Bullet on April 04, 2017, 03:07:04 pm
If you see a bloke sat with his lad, throwing his arms about and swearing at the players and officials............... that will be Harrogate Rover.

I sit next but one to the left of him!
Title: Re: west stand?
Post by: Donnywolf on April 04, 2017, 04:15:08 pm
A
Wolfie we didnt know you cared.
    You should have mentioned about passing a bag of sweets around every match,and not taking any notice of me.The supporter who knows the most about football is about 10yrs old by the way.

Aye - "S-w-i-t-c-h-"
Title: Re: west stand?
Post by: Donnywolf on April 04, 2017, 04:17:06 pm
Thanks for all the Seat Numbers. I have noted them all in case they come up in the Pie Draw. Will be round in a shot with me knife n fork !  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: west stand?
Post by: southwestexile on April 04, 2017, 05:01:45 pm
well, by the time I got to buy the seats there wasn't a lot of choice so I've gone back to the East to get an elevated view.  Maybe I'll get in earlier for the Exeter game
Title: Re: west stand?
Post by: Monkcaster_Rover on April 04, 2017, 05:32:08 pm
Big up the South-West corner. Most leg room in the house.
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Post by: drfchound on April 04, 2017, 08:17:21 pm
well, by the time I got to buy the seats there wasn't a lot of choice so I've gone back to the East to get an elevated view.  Maybe I'll get in earlier for the Exeter game




Not much choice?
That sounds promising from a ticket sales point of view.
Title: Re: west stand?
Post by: drfchound on April 04, 2017, 08:28:39 pm
If you see a bloke sat with his lad, throwing his arms about and swearing at the players and officials............... that will be Harrogate Rover.

I sit next but one to the left of him!




Throwing his arms about!!
I bet he complains about Andy Williams doing the same thing.
Title: Re: west stand?
Post by: Bentley Bullet on April 04, 2017, 08:35:32 pm
If you see a bloke sat with his lad, throwing his arms about and swearing at the players and officials............... that will be Harrogate Rover.

I sit next but one to the left of him!




Throwing his arms about!!
I bet he complains about Andy Williams doing the same thing.

No, that's me!
Title: Re: west stand?
Post by: drfchound on April 04, 2017, 09:42:33 pm
I know mate, I know. Lol.
Title: Re: west stand?
Post by: roversdude on April 04, 2017, 09:47:44 pm
How many tickets did you want exile
I can't get Saturday so have ticket in West next to police box
Title: Re: west stand?
Post by: BobG on April 04, 2017, 10:26:52 pm
That video, Herman, is an all time great. Ive sat here totally unable to stop laughing and laughing and laughing. It ought to be on the main screen at the KM.....

Thanks

BobG
Title: Re: west stand?
Post by: southwestexile on April 05, 2017, 12:42:04 am
How many tickets did you want exile
I can't get Saturday so have ticket in West next to police box

Great idea but have already purchased, sorry
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Post by: roversdude on April 05, 2017, 08:27:42 am
Ok no prob
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Post by: Harrogate Rover on April 07, 2017, 09:54:32 pm
If you see a bloke sat with his lad, throwing his arms about and swearing at the players and officials............... that will be Harrogate Rover.

I sit next but one to the left of him!

And if you see a bloke berating Copps for a misplaced pass even though he's not playing or someone who can't tell the difference between Mitchell Lund and Cedric Evina.............. that will be Bentley Bullet .  :whistle:
Title: Re: west stand?
Post by: idler on April 07, 2017, 11:08:40 pm
I'll try to say hello to both of you tomorrow.M🙂
Title: Re: west stand?
Post by: Bentley Bullet on April 08, 2017, 12:01:09 am
If you see a bloke sat with his lad, throwing his arms about and swearing at the players and officials............... that will be Harrogate Rover.

I sit next but one to the left of him!

And if you see a bloke berating Copps for a misplaced pass even though he's not playing or someone who can't tell the difference between Mitchell Lund and Cedric Evina.............. that will be Bentley Bullet .  :whistle:

I'm wounded.  :ohmy: