gonzo Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 I was hooked straight away. My dad would come from work Saturday morning and wed just set off on our own little adventure. It coincided with our cup runs and rise through the league, best childhood ever. My eldest is footy mad, Bolton through and through, the forest game completely changed him, he saw why we do what we do, week In week out, that last few minutes changed his life forever. He went from not being arsed to a dyed in the wool white in one hit. My youngest will be a tough nut to crack. Whatever you say he wants to do the opposite. Ill get him there though. I'd rather my lads be bent or join ISIS than support anyone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 28 minutes ago, gonzo said: I'd rather my lads be bent or join ISIS Suicide bummer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_spencer Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 When I was younger I was a city fan coz my older cousin was and I wanted to be like him, my brother was a yoonited fan indoctrinated by my nan who looked after him. Went to my first wanderers game in 92 and didn't look back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter MickyD Posted August 31, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted August 31, 2020 I think my mum took me to two games, both night matches but I don’t remember who against. My dad took me to a single game... well, two games really. 3-3 in FA cup v Newcastle and nearly to Elland Road for second replay. Started going with mates when we got promoted as Div 3 Champs. Back to kids, my two were about 6 when they found out that Man United wasn’t a swear word. They both thought kids in a United shirt must’ve been very naughty. Both attended Reebok from about 4 years old. Daughter now can’t due to work but my lad goes to as many aways as possible and most always. Daughter was talked into driving a group down to West Ham and back three days after passing her test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_spencer Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 6 minutes ago, MickyD said: Daughter was talked into driving a group down to West Ham and back three days after passing her test. Not as far as West ham but I had to take my dad and his mates to Blackburn away just after my test. 4 drunk 50 odd year old fellas taking the piss out of me there and back. Should have left the bastards in Dingle country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underpants Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 My grandsons 3, 6 and 9 live in Hyde. Their Mum & Dad are not in to football at all, which makes things easier for me because I'm not competing against a parent. But it makes it hard because they don't have a diet of football in their lives; they are not getting the vibe from someone close to them about this game. Bought them all wanderers kit from day 1 to now. Only took the 9 year old to his first Wanderers game last season (Rotherham Away). He enjoyed it but he's not mithered me to go again. With them living and growing up in Hyde is not helping because almost everyone at their school are City. The 9 year old has started to show signs of being caught up with the City tsunami. This is making me sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter MickyD Posted August 31, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted August 31, 2020 46 minutes ago, Underpants said: My grandsons 3, 6 and 9 live in Hyde. Their Mum & Dad are not in to football at all, which makes things easier for me because I'm not competing against a parent. But it makes it hard because they don't have a diet of football in their lives; they are not getting the vibe from someone close to them about this game. Bought them all wanderers kit from day 1 to now. Only took the 9 year old to his first Wanderers game last season (Rotherham Away). He enjoyed it but he's not mithered me to go again. With them living and growing up in Hyde is not helping because almost everyone at their school are City. The 9 year old has started to show signs of being caught up with the City tsunami. This is making me sad. He’ll get it when grandad sends a bucket of horse shit for Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 1 hour ago, Underpants said: My grandsons 3, 6 and 9 live in Hyde. Their Mum & Dad are not in to football at all, which makes things easier for me because I'm not competing against a parent. But it makes it hard because they don't have a diet of football in their lives; they are not getting the vibe from someone close to them about this game. Bought them all wanderers kit from day 1 to now. Only took the 9 year old to his first Wanderers game last season (Rotherham Away). He enjoyed it but he's not mithered me to go again. With them living and growing up in Hyde is not helping because almost everyone at their school are City. The 9 year old has started to show signs of being caught up with the City tsunami. This is making me sad. Getting em to games is the only cure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonk Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 1 hour ago, gonzo said: Getting em to games is the only cure. Bit difficult is that at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainmed Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 15 hours ago, RUREADY2ROLL said: You not going again? I'm retiring shortly & had planned to travel around the world but those plans are now on hold of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bolty58 Posted September 1, 2020 Members Share Posted September 1, 2020 15 hours ago, frank_spencer said: When I was younger I was a city fan coz my older cousin was and I wanted to be like him, my brother was a yoonited fan indoctrinated by my nan who looked after him. Which one of those two pillocks persuaded you that coloured balls in your barnet was a good idea? I'll bet it was the DMB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_spencer Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 (edited) 9 minutes ago, bolty58 said: Which one of those two pillocks persuaded you that coloured balls in your barnet was a good idea? I'll bet it was the DMB. A lass with big tits convinced me the koosh ball hair was a good idea. Edited September 1, 2020 by frank_spencer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter MickyD Posted September 1, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted September 1, 2020 1 minute ago, frank_spencer said: A lass with big tits convinced me the koosh ball hair was a good idea. HB? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boogs Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 Not got kids myself but my 8 year old nephew comes with us. Last season was his first season ticket but took him to a few the season before. He's really been bitten by the bug for it now, which in all honesty has put a bit of enthusiasm back into for me and his dad tbh. Recently had his bedroom redecorated with BWFC stuff and wall stickers the lot, all at his own request. It gave our kid a smile of "job done" did that. The thing I'm looking forward too most this season, hopefully, is him getting to see us winning a few again. Lets face it, last season was a fucking shocker for a young un with his first ST, but he was first to ask if we were renewing, fair play to the lad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomski Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 Good work Boogs. I know fan bashing of our own is quite popular on here but stories like this and the S/T numbers actually show our fans are class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boogs Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 1 hour ago, tomski said: Good work Boogs. I know fan bashing of our own is quite popular on here but stories like this and the S/T numbers actually show our fans are class. Aye, all the sweeter when his grandad on his mums side is a city fan and was trying to steer him that way. Not on our watch matey 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomski Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 That what we like to hear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rudy Posted September 1, 2020 Members Share Posted September 1, 2020 My little girl loves football, plays with me in the garden, comes to my work, it would be quite easy for her to support City if she kept an interest in it. We Live a stones throw away from The Bok, and I am desperate to take her to her first game, occasionally if the Mrs is shopping in Tesco we’ll walk around the stadium and it’s a weird sense of happiness seeing her walk past Nats statue or taking her picture with the badge in the background She was born to be a wanderer no way she’ll be supporting anyone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted September 1, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted September 1, 2020 4 hours ago, boogs said: Not got kids myself but my 8 year old nephew comes with us. Last season was his first season ticket but took him to a few the season before. He's really been bitten by the bug for it now, which in all honesty has put a bit of enthusiasm back into for me and his dad tbh. Recently had his bedroom redecorated with BWFC stuff and wall stickers the lot, all at his own request. It gave our kid a smile of "job done" did that. The thing I'm looking forward too most this season, hopefully, is him getting to see us winning a few again. Lets face it, last season was a fucking shocker for a young un with his first ST, but he was first to ask if we were renewing, fair play to the lad. Good little story that. Nice one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leigh white Posted September 1, 2020 Author Share Posted September 1, 2020 Will have to do some brainwashing on my Grandchild. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MancWanderer Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 Weekend dad thing for me Got divorced when my daughters were 10 and 7 Started taking them on the £50 season tickets. Mate was in the same situation with a lad and girl same ages so suited us for a meet up, few beers and the kids having a laugh Scotts, Fanzone, Kids and Flids coaches away. We did the lot Early years my Dad was deep into his dementia but would come alive listening to my young teen daughters talking about the games, the players, the away grounds. Fucking brilliant to sit and listen to. Youngest bought a 58 Lofthouse shirt from the club shop to wear at games after talking to him Latter days. Eldest went to uni. Me and youngest traveled far and wide. Boro, Wednesday, Forest and all those in the lower divisions. More interested in the ale run and being with the not-rights Nowadays. Eldest absolutely hammers my brother and FiL for being bitter Massives. Unrelenting. Scousers won the league. Pounded them. Knocked out of the CL. Gave them even more grief Done a good job I would say. My dad did a good job on me with his tales of following BWFC from the 30’s to the 90’s. It’s what you pass down. Once in never out.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bolty58 Posted September 2, 2020 Members Share Posted September 2, 2020 17 hours ago, frank_spencer said: A lass with big tits convinced me the koosh ball hair was a good idea. I suppose that diminishes the shame just a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
only1stig Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 20 hours ago, leigh white said: Will have to do some brainwashing on my Grandchild. Got an idea ... get a set of felt tips, “borrow” the matching game he is intently working on, refer to the history of Wanderers kits website on the other thread, on each matching bear colour on one of the decent tops all with BWFC badge prominently displayed, sneak the game back in to his toy box ... before you know it, he’ll be matching Wanderers kits and want granddad to buy him one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamiwhite Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 On 31/08/2020 at 17:07, Traf said: Suicide bummer? Seaside bummer...like his dad 💃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leigh white Posted September 2, 2020 Author Share Posted September 2, 2020 1 hour ago, only1stig said: Got an idea ... get a set of felt tips, “borrow” the matching game he is intently working on, refer to the history of Wanderers kits website on the other thread, on each matching bear colour on one of the decent tops all with BWFC badge prominently displayed, sneak the game back in to his toy box ... before you know it, he’ll be matching Wanderers kits and want granddad to buy him one. I think i would struggle with that puzzle.😃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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