Does anybody else feel the same way?

NumptyNumbNuts · Post by **NumptyNumbNuts** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 5:36 pm

Hi new member here, not gonna say too much cos I'll never stop.

Bin a trotter since early 70's & this is the first season I aint had a season ticket since before Rioch (I really miss that football). Anyhow, only been to Spurs & Watford at home and Blackburn away so far & it doesn't look like I'm missing much.

The really sad thing is I don't miss it. I don't wake up on a Saturday morning now wishing I was going to the match. The reason is I just don't like the style of football anymore. It may be effective but it isn't enjoyable (IMO)

I yearn for the halcyon days of the Rioch era & 4-4-2, ball on the deck, pass & move. Look don't get me wrong, Sam's done a great job & we are now a recognised prem team. But it aint for me!

I would give up the prem tomorrow (honest) up for more entertaining footie in the Championship.

Bet I sound like a right old misery bleating doom & gloom don't I?

Regards,
NumptyNumbNuts

americantrotter · Post by **americantrotter** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 5:50 pm

Welcome NNN. I would dare to say that many will not agree with you, and I cant say I do either. Your opinion is welcome however.

For me it's simple, living overseas I need Bolton to be in the Prem to see them. That, and I can always laugh at the glory chasers here when Bolton stuff another big'un.

I'll stick with what it is now, if we played like arsenal I'd be stuck with web highlights.

Zulus Thousand of em · Post by **Zulus Thousand of em** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 6:02 pm

Welcome NNN - say what you think. you'll get shouted down sometimes, but a variety of opinions is what makes this a good forum. Enjoy!

Dave Sutton's barnet · Post by **Dave Sutton's barnet** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 6:14 pm

Howdo N3. Your point of view is entirely valid. I may not agree with it, but it's valid. Jump in, that entertainment v success debate is never far from the surface; it can create aggravation but it can also create interesting conversation, and if you engage in one without getting narked about the other your talkativeness will be welcome.

Oh and yearners get regular treats from Sluffy's Dates - posts about specific past games which often stimulate further happy memories.

Above all: enjoy!

DSB

NumptyNumbNuts · Post by **NumptyNumbNuts** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 6:37 pm

Cheers Sutty (or should that be sooty?) I stood next to you on the terrace at Wrexham - the real Dave Sutton that is!!

communistworkethic · Post by **communistworkethic** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 6:38 pm

Heretic!!!!!! Heretic!!!!! Burn him!!!!!!!

CrazyHorse · Post by **CrazyHorse** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 7:46 pm

NumptyNumbNuts wrote:Bet I sound like a right old misery bleating doom & gloom don't I?

Nah, I've heard worse.

Welcome NumbNuts. Dig in and enjoy!

Henrik's fan club · Post by **Henrik's fan club** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 7:58 pm

SH has a friend!!

Montreal Wanderer · Post by **Montreal Wanderer** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 8:01 pm

A lot of people are thinking that way - Welcome Numbnuts - come to Canada if you want really cold ones.

Soldier_Of_The_White_Army · Post by **Soldier_Of_The_White_Army** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 8:20 pm

Welcome numbnuts

youv'e actually beaten Village Idiot for the most self abusing name!

Come in sit down, put your feet up and post yasell daft!

P.S Vote SOTWA, TANGO and David Lee's Hair both tie mini-rockets to cats tails!! and secretly support Wigan!!

David Lee's Hair · Post by **David Lee's Hair** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 9:14 am

Welcome NNN

TANGODANCER · Post by **TANGODANCER** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 9:52 am

Hallo NN. Welcome to the madhouse.

Village Idiot · Post by **Village Idiot** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 10:47 am

Soldier_Of_The_White_Army wrote:Welcome numbnuts youv'e actually beaten Village Idiot for the most self abusing name!

Come in sit down, put your feet up and post yasell daft!

P.S Vote SOTWA, TANGO and David Lee's Hair both tie mini-rockets to cats tails!! and secretly support Wigan!!

Damn, I'm not special anymore

Welcome numbnuts!

David Lee's Hair · Post by **David Lee's Hair** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 10:55 am

Soldier_Of_The_White_Army wrote:Welcome numbnuts youv'e actually beaten Village Idiot for the most self abusing name!

Come in sit down, put your feet up and post yasell daft!

P.S Vote SOTWA, TANGO and David Lee's Hair both tie mini-rockets to cats tails!! and secretly support Wigan!!

Kittens tails yes! Wigan NEVER

enfieldwhite · Post by **enfieldwhite** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 11:38 am

Being absolutely honest, at the back end of 2000, facing a trip away to West Ham trying to avoid going bottom I remember thinking how sick I was of constantly being a shit premiership side and would give anything to swap it for the championship winning season of '97.

Then we drew at West Ham, which kept us above them, who we then fought tooth and claw with to survive another year and see WH relegated. Since then we've gone from strength to strength and even made EUROPE. How could you not want to be there when we achieve it again this year!

As someone else has posted already, pull up a chair, but this ain't the teacups, it's the (Pepsi-Max) Big One.

NumptyNumbNuts · Post by **NumptyNumbNuts** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 11:55 am

Henrik's fan club wrote:SH has a friend!!

Who is SH?

50sQuiff · Post by **50sQuiff** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 11:58 am

Welcome aboard Numpty, great first post. You'll find all the diversity of opinion of every kind of football imaginable on TW. It isn't always pretty, but it's pretty good

I was raised on the Rioch Revolution, so I think I'm spoiled to some extent but yes, I am beginning to feel the same way as you. Although every game being an expensive 10 hour round tripnow has had a lot to do with that too.

As for SH? I'm sure you'll find out before long

thebish · Post by **thebish** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 12:08 pm

Village Idiot wrote: Damn, I'm not special anymore

You'll always be "SPECIAL" to us...

Zulus Thousand of em · Post by **Zulus Thousand of em** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 12:10 pm

thebish wrote:
Village Idiot wrote: Damn, I'm not special anymore

You'll always be "SPECIAL" to us...

Special needs?

thebish · Post by **thebish** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 12:10 pm

hole-in-one, Zulu - hole-in-one!