Morning Everyone, new poster here. I have been reading CL for years but never signed up to post. The excitement for tonight and the fact I have spent the last couple of days at work just hitting 'refresh' on here made me realise it was finally time to join.
This wasn't at all scary but does anyone remember when we beat Palace 1-0 with Todorov scoring, the sorry, lonely Nigel who managed to get in the no-mans-land between the segregation shouting 'COME ON THEN' at us before realising he had no mates and getting absolutely mauled?
Welcome Will, yeah I remember that very well bloke got a good kicking after giving it billy big boll***s
Great thread to read of Football in a different era - Never felt scared in the sense thats been mentioned on here though - Only time I've ever been "scared" at a game was the second half of the Play-Off Final in May, was bloody bricking it that Sunderland would score and that would be it as the game was so damned tight
Great thread to read of Football in a different era - Never felt scared in the sense thats been mentioned on here though - Only time I've ever been "scared" at a game was the second half of the Play-Off Final in May, was bloody bricking it that Sunderland would score and that would be it as the game was so damned tight
I was more scared after Sarrs OG. Just thought it’s not our day and how can we recover from that so early. Living in the north that day wasn’t cheap for me and as dramatic as it sounds I wasn’t a million miles from tears at that minute. Under 2 hours later and it was nearly tears of a different kind.
Great thread to read of Football in a different era - Never felt scared in the sense thats been mentioned on here though - Only time I've ever been "scared" at a game was the second half of the Play-Off Final in May, was bloody bricking it that Sunderland would score and that would be it as the game was so damned tight
I was more scared after Sarrs OG. Just thought it’s not our day and how can we recover from that so early. Living in the north that day wasn’t cheap for me and as dramatic as it sounds I wasn’t a million miles from tears at that minute. Under 2 hours later and it was nearly tears of a different kind.
Yeah I was probably less scared after the own goal because of the length of time we had to get back into it
On the other hand as the clock ticked down you knew that the later the goal, the less chance there would be to get an equaliser - And happily thats something that Sunderland fans had to deal with rather than us
Not scared as such but bloody apprehensive and aware of everything around me Leeds play off at St Andrews, walking away from the ground afterwards (I was not in Charlton end) with 3 other mates whom all decided not to open our mouths and reveal our accents was upon reflection amusing but not at the time 😀
Definatley the Chelsea play off game,where Leaburn got done off the ball and went potty.I was there with my then 2 young sons and wife,nursing a broken arm sustained in a freindly over 40 5 a side tournament,When the final whistle went,I really thought we were going to be invaded as the home supporters went mad.Met a few Leeds supporters at the service station after the St.Andrews game,and they were fine,if anything some Charlton Lads tried to irritate them,and security was called.One other occasion was when we went to Sheffield utd for a cup replay and the coach broke down on the way,We got there for the last 15 minutes and went straight into the home area where we were immediatley attacked,luckily stewards sorted it out quickly moved us out.
Chelsea at home during our Premier League days. We got well beat, can't remember the score. But there was half a row of Chelsea fans in front of me in the East Stand celebrating every goal that went in. I reported them to a steward who did nothing. Cue full time, when I was walking up the stairs, one of them started clipping my heels all the way up and calling me a sh*tc*nt over and over again. Luckily, I lost them on the way out.
Definatley the Chelsea play off game,where Leaburn got done off the ball and went potty.I was there with my then 2 young sons and wife,nursing a broken arm sustained in a freindly over 40 5 a side tournament,When the final whistle went,I really thought we were going to be invaded as the home supporters went mad.Met a few Leeds supporters at the service station after the St.Andrews game,and they were fine,if anything some Charlton Lads tried to irritate them,and security was called.One other occasion was when we went to Sheffield utd for a cup replay and the coach broke down on the way,We got there for the last 15 minutes and went straight into the home area where we were immediatley attacked,luckily stewards sorted it out quickly moved us out.
I was at the Chelsea game with my youngest boy - and how around 50 or so Chelsea somehow got into our end. They went mental when Chelsea scored that dubious penalty; wrong move. There were thousands of us in that away end and I could see many slowly making their way to where these dipsticks were jumping up and down just in front of us. It was like Custer's Last Stand. They got well thumped- and they couldn't escape because of the high fences. Funniest thing was OB stood and waited till the carnage was over then moved in and nicked them!
Chelsea at home during our Premier League days. We got well beat, can't remember the score. But there was half a row of Chelsea fans in front of me in the East Stand celebrating every goal that went in. I reported them to a steward who did nothing. Cue full time, when I was walking up the stairs, one of them started clipping my heals all the way up and calling me a sh*tc*nt over and over again. Luckily, I lost them on the way out.
I probably would have kept that story to myself. :-)
Definatley the Chelsea play off game,where Leaburn got done off the ball and went potty.I was there with my then 2 young sons and wife,nursing a broken arm sustained in a freindly over 40 5 a side tournament,When the final whistle went,I really thought we were going to be invaded as the home supporters went mad.Met a few Leeds supporters at the service station after the St.Andrews game,and they were fine,if anything some Charlton Lads tried to irritate them,and security was called.One other occasion was when we went to Sheffield utd for a cup replay and the coach broke down on the way,We got there for the last 15 minutes and went straight into the home area where we were immediatley attacked,luckily stewards sorted it out quickly moved us out.
I was at the Chelsea game with my youngest boy - and how around 50 or so Chelsea somehow got into our end. They went mental when Chelsea scored that dubious penalty; wrong move. There were thousands of us in that away end and I could see many slowly making their way to where these dipsticks were jumping up and down just in front of us. It was like Custer's Last Stand. They got well thumped- and they couldn't escape because of the high fences. Funniest thing was OB stood and waited till the carnage was over then moved in and nicked them!
That was a mad match. Certainly no complaints from us that day when we were kept behind after the match until the Chelsea fans had been dispersed!
I think it's definitely a thing the older generation of fans will have more of an experience in. My dad said that when he got back from the Leeds play off game, he genuinely thought there were going to be Leeds fans jumping out from behind the bin as he walked through the front garden. I am 37 and to be honest, apart from coming out the Millwall game in the night when we won back in Dec 95, I've never even witnessed anything or been involved in anything. Even that was minuscule in comparison. It was 6 blokes walking through the Charlton fans going 'Who's the scum now then', looking for a scrap, but it was probably too public for anything to happen. I was only 13.
I also think it has a lot to do with what you do before as well. I've never drunk before a game, apart from designated away pubs and even then, it's a maximum of 2 pints. I think if you go to games and engage in drinking before, it can be a factor, maybe. I remember going to Stoke's old ground for a night game in 96 (I think), my dad having driven up, and we were looking for somewhere to go for a drink before hand, walked past this pub/social club and there was a bloke shaking his head looking 'menacing', as if to say, don't come in etc.
I have seen films like ID and football factory, read the ID book as well (Running with the Firm), and I am sure it must have been proper harrowing back in the day, and I am grateful for having not been exposed to it, because as tribal as football is, you just don't want to end up like the really unfortunate Leeds fans in Galatasary or that Liverpool fan who got attacked by Roma fans the other year, it's just not worth it.
Depending on your fight or flight disposition, I guess you would act accordingly, but it's just not a part of football I have ever experienced. It's definitely something I can't get my head around when you have organised meets, but I guess Charlton have never been that sort of club (could be wrong, may have been some of you in the heyday that did partake). For the most part the stories on here are people caught up or defending themselves so they make for interesting reading. I was amazed at the Brum 98 game getting referenced. I was there and was oblivious to it. Then again, I was 16 and with my dad. Hardly a target
I think it's definitely a thing the older generation of fans will have more of an experience in. My dad said that when he got back from the Leeds play off game, he genuinely thought there were going to be Leeds fans jumping out from behind the bin as he walked through the front garden. I am 37 and to be honest, apart from coming out the Millwall game in the night when we won back in Dec 95, I've never even witnessed anything or been involved in anything. Even that was minuscule in comparison. It was 6 blokes walking through the Charlton fans going 'Who's the scum now then', looking for a scrap, but it was probably too public for anything to happen. I was only 13.
I also think it has a lot to do with what you do before as well. I've never drunk before a game, apart from designated away pubs and even then, it's a maximum of 2 pints. I think if you go to games and engage in drinking before, it can be a factor, maybe. I remember going to Stoke's old ground for a night game in 96 (I think), my dad having driven up, and we were looking for somewhere to go for a drink before hand, walked past this pub/social club and there was a bloke shaking his head looking 'menacing', as if to say, don't come in etc.
I have seen films like ID and football factory, read the ID book as well (Running with the Firm), and I am sure it must have been proper harrowing back in the day, and I am grateful for having not been exposed to it, because as tribal as football is, you just don't want to end up like the really unfortunate Leeds fans in Galatasary or that Liverpool fan who got attacked by Roma fans the other year, it's just not worth it.
Depending on your fight or flight disposition, I guess you would act accordingly, but it's just not a part of football I have ever experienced. It's definitely something I can't get my head around when you have organised meets, but I guess Charlton have never been that sort of club (could be wrong, may have been some of you in the heyday that did partake). For the most part the stories on here are people caught up or defending themselves so they make for interesting reading. I was amazed at the Brum 98 game getting referenced. I was there and was oblivious to it. Then again, I was 16 and with my dad. Hardly a target
You had to have your wits about you all the time, especially up north. You'd struggle to find a pub that would a) let you in and b) not be full of herbets wanting to kick your head in.
But it was a lot more like that in pubs back then, whether football was involved or not.
A load of us stayed in Wigan during the PL years and we were in a town centre pub which gradually started to fill up with home fans. A few were looking over and eventually one come over and told us that they were the goon squad and did we want to know.
When we told him we just wanted a drink, he turned round and said "OK mate, just let us know if you need any gear, we've got loads to sell".
I think it's definitely a thing the older generation of fans will have more of an experience in. My dad said that when he got back from the Leeds play off game, he genuinely thought there were going to be Leeds fans jumping out from behind the bin as he walked through the front garden. I am 37 and to be honest, apart from coming out the Millwall game in the night when we won back in Dec 95, I've never even witnessed anything or been involved in anything. Even that was minuscule in comparison. It was 6 blokes walking through the Charlton fans going 'Who's the scum now then', looking for a scrap, but it was probably too public for anything to happen. I was only 13.
I also think it has a lot to do with what you do before as well. I've never drunk before a game, apart from designated away pubs and even then, it's a maximum of 2 pints. I think if you go to games and engage in drinking before, it can be a factor, maybe. I remember going to Stoke's old ground for a night game in 96 (I think), my dad having driven up, and we were looking for somewhere to go for a drink before hand, walked past this pub/social club and there was a bloke shaking his head looking 'menacing', as if to say, don't come in etc.
I have seen films like ID and football factory, read the ID book as well (Running with the Firm), and I am sure it must have been proper harrowing back in the day, and I am grateful for having not been exposed to it, because as tribal as football is, you just don't want to end up like the really unfortunate Leeds fans in Galatasary or that Liverpool fan who got attacked by Roma fans the other year, it's just not worth it.
Depending on your fight or flight disposition, I guess you would act accordingly, but it's just not a part of football I have ever experienced. It's definitely something I can't get my head around when you have organised meets, but I guess Charlton have never been that sort of club (could be wrong, may have been some of you in the heyday that did partake). For the most part the stories on here are people caught up or defending themselves so they make for interesting reading. I was amazed at the Brum 98 game getting referenced. I was there and was oblivious to it. Then again, I was 16 and with my dad. Hardly a target
You had to have your wits about you all the time, especially up north. You'd struggle to find a pub that would a) let you in and b) not be full of herbets wanting to kick your head in.
But it was a lot more like that in pubs back then, whether football was involved or not.
A load of us stayed in Wigan during the PL years and we were in a town centre pub which gradually started to fill up with home fans. A few were looking over and eventually one come over and told us that they were the goon squad and did we want to know.
When we told him we just wanted a drink, he turned round and said "OK mate, just let us know if you need any gear, we've got loads to sell".
I don't think it was so bad as a Charlton fan in the 80s. Most of our games were small and for the far northern clubs, they were rightly not interested. Obviously care had to be taken and for the bigger games, (a lot well documented already i'm sure), they'd be more eventful.
Just be forever thankful we never had to deal with a Falkirk mob-
Undoubtedly, St Andrews in the Leeds Play Off. If I could have found a ferret, I would have stuffed it down my trousers just to pretend that I was from Yorkshire.
Undoubtedly, St Andrews in the Leeds Play Off. If I could have found a ferret, I would have stuffed it down my trousers just to pretend that I was from Yorkshire.
Yep, walking back to the car after the 2-1 win at St Andrews was pretty scary. Being ‘stoned’ by Hammers as we left the Boleyn in the 1998s is also a firm memory as was being charged by police horses outside Craven Cottage whilst queing to go in was another one. Mindless, Both of those 2 episodes.
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If you're the one breaking through the segregation in the first place, then why do you need the opposition to run over to you?
Coward.
Fortunately I did a great impression of Usain Bolt before my good looks could get bruised.
On the other hand as the clock ticked down you knew that the later the goal, the less chance there would be to get an equaliser - And happily thats something that Sunderland fans had to deal with rather than us
I was at the Chelsea game with my youngest boy - and how around 50 or so Chelsea somehow got into our end. They went mental when Chelsea scored that dubious penalty; wrong move. There were thousands of us in that away end and I could see many slowly making their way to where these dipsticks were jumping up and down just in front of us. It was like Custer's Last Stand. They got well thumped- and they couldn't escape because of the high fences. Funniest thing was OB stood and waited till the carnage was over then moved in and nicked them!
I also think it has a lot to do with what you do before as well. I've never drunk before a game, apart from designated away pubs and even then, it's a maximum of 2 pints. I think if you go to games and engage in drinking before, it can be a factor, maybe. I remember going to Stoke's old ground for a night game in 96 (I think), my dad having driven up, and we were looking for somewhere to go for a drink before hand, walked past this pub/social club and there was a bloke shaking his head looking 'menacing', as if to say, don't come in etc.
I have seen films like ID and football factory, read the ID book as well (Running with the Firm), and I am sure it must have been proper harrowing back in the day, and I am grateful for having not been exposed to it, because as tribal as football is, you just don't want to end up like the really unfortunate Leeds fans in Galatasary or that Liverpool fan who got attacked by Roma fans the other year, it's just not worth it.
Depending on your fight or flight disposition, I guess you would act accordingly, but it's just not a part of football I have ever experienced. It's definitely something I can't get my head around when you have organised meets, but I guess Charlton have never been that sort of club (could be wrong, may have been some of you in the heyday that did partake). For the most part the stories on here are people caught up or defending themselves so they make for interesting reading. I was amazed at the Brum 98 game getting referenced. I was there and was oblivious to it. Then again, I was 16 and with my dad. Hardly a target
You had to have your wits about you all the time, especially up north. You'd struggle to find a pub that would a) let you in and b) not be full of herbets wanting to kick your head in.
But it was a lot more like that in pubs back then, whether football was involved or not.
A load of us stayed in Wigan during the PL years and we were in a town centre pub which gradually started to fill up with home fans. A few were looking over and eventually one come over and told us that they were the goon squad and did we want to know.
When we told him we just wanted a drink, he turned round and said "OK mate, just let us know if you need any gear, we've got loads to sell".
We drank up and left.
Just be forever thankful we never had to deal with a Falkirk mob-
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