Edstar101 Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 I remember early 80s, some of the antics we used to get up to was far worse than this (not that I agree with spitting, smaahing up seats etc). 2 games spring to mind.....Raith Rovers away, a few lads climbed onto the metal railings on the roof, swung over to the home support and hanging from the beams started kicking the away fans. Funny as to see it. Falkirk away. About 30 of us got the train down, stopped off in Stirling and ran amok round the town. After the game, running battles with the Falkirk support back to the station then they bricked the train. We stopped off in Stirling again and had running battles with the Stirling boys only for the police to wait till it was all over then come in and nick the lot of us. As 16/17 year olds we thought it was a brilliant day out. Away days back then were always better than home games. I remember we had a baseball bat stashed underneath the passenger seat in my mates car, and laterally in mine. It was deployed on a couple of occasions as you faught your way back to the car and then had to clear your path to drive off!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixties saintee Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 Like I said previously we got away with a lot more back in the 60s, no cctv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickardo Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 I remember early 80s, some of the antics we used to get up to was far worse than this (not that I agree with spitting, smaahing up seats etc). 2 games spring to mind.....Raith Rovers away, a few lads climbed onto the metal railings on the roof, swung over to the home support and hanging from the beams started kicking the away fans. Funny as to see it. Falkirk away. About 30 of us got the train down, stopped off in Stirling and ran amok round the town. After the game, running battles with the Falkirk support back to the station then they bricked the train. We stopped off in Stirling again and had running battles with the Stirling boys only for the police to wait till it was all over then come in and nick the lot of us. As 16/17 year olds we thought it was a brilliant day out. Away days back then were always better than home games. Oh the memories of the Stirling 30 . Remember when we all got nicked we were takin back to the cop shop in Stirling all lined up taking our names in turn when the duty sergeant says "right next up to the bar" and I think it was Greg T ( you know who you are ) goes up and says "I'll have a pint oh lager " only to be hit back with Fae the smart arse plod " you could nae handle a pint oh lager son " sixties saintee, McCarry One Nil, AthensSaint and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AthensSaint Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 As per Rickardo, have a blast. Nothing new that the lambswool blanket and prawn sandwich section of our support "don't approve" ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerthSaints_1884 Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 Sadly quite a few of those who were at Dundee United cant get up to Aberdeen. The bus is full and the club don't appear to be putting on another one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerthSeany Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 Sadly quite a few of those who were at Dundee United cant get up to Aberdeen. The bus is full and the club don't appear to be putting on another one. its £15 return on the megabus now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixties saintee Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 Sadly quite a few of those who were at Dundee United cant get up to Aberdeen. The bus is full and the club don't appear to be putting on another one. Get on the Barossa then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickardo Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 Get on the Barossa then Aye or the furniture van Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerthSaints_1884 Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 Get on the Barossa then I think they phoned and only 2 seats were left. Needed more than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan-Saints Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 I think they phoned and only 2 seats were left. Needed more than that. Some might be getting the train Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerthSeany Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 Car share? Just an idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slf Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 when we were skint we used to hitch it.fecken braw laugh. AthensSaint 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slf Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 hire a mental bus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babychunder Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 (edited) I hope the young guys go on and keep creating the atmosphere. Bit of gobbing or a broken seat or two is nowt compared with some of the stuff we got up to back in the 70s-80s. The only thing I object to are actions that might damage our club, like the smoke bombs at the UEFA games. Edited August 28, 2013 by babychunder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 (edited) I hope the young guys go on and keep creating the atmosphere. Bit of gobbing or a broken seat or two is nowt compared with some of the stuff we got up to back in the 70s-80s. The only thing I object to are actions that might damage our club, like the smoke bombs at the UEFA games.But it's not the 70's/80's now. Things are viewed differently, though perhaps not by us older ones. I'm all for atmosphere and the youngsters have made away games especially so much better, but within what is decent and reasonable. That precluded spitting and damage Edited August 28, 2013 by andrew The ghost of Jim Morton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AthensSaint Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 It's a disgrace that some of our fans deliberately flout health and safety regulations and smoke in the toilets at half time. It's not big or clever you know ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AthensSaint Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 (edited) when we were skint we used to hitch it.fecken braw laugh.or the old barossa saints bus would feel sorry for us and pick us up anyway if we were already on the road. Edited August 28, 2013 by AthensSaint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhq Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 Like gobbing on opposition players? Or breaking seats on other clubs' stadia? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I hope the young guys go on and keep creating the atmosphere. Bit of gobbing or a broken seat or two is nowt compared with some of the stuff we got up to back in the 70s-80s. The only thing I object to are actions that might damage our club, like the smoke bombs at the UEFA games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AthensSaint Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 (edited) We used to get up to a lot of no good, but gobbling on people....nah ! Edited August 28, 2013 by AthensSaint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babychunder Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 I didn't say I approved of either of these behaviours, just observed that they were lesser sins than some committed in my younger days. I did notice that the 70s/80s were over, BTW. But it's not the 70's/80's now. Things are viewed differently, though perhaps not by us older ones. I'm all for atmosphere and the youngsters have made away games especially so much better, but within what is decent and reasonable. That precluded spitting and damage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstar101 Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 or the old barossa saints bus would feel sorry for us and pick us up anyway if we were already on the road. That just brought back a memory of being picked up by a supporters bus as we attempted to hitch hike / walk to Dundee when we were about 12 or 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 I didn't say I approved of either of these behaviours, just observed that they were lesser sins than some committed in my younger days. I did notice that the 70s/80s were over, BTW. It's was more a general comment than one directed at you. Some folk think cos they did worse back then that its ok now for anything less to happen. No criticism intended Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ex-montrosesaintee Posted August 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 Absolutely superb today lads. Well done. Abernethy Saint 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Saints Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 Good show! Two young fans in the making in front of me singing dancing baiting the away support! Their boyish enthusiasm was heartwarming. Only slightly dampened by one of the wee boy's granny telling them to sit down! Certainly brought a wee smile to my face hahaha! (They could only be 10/11 at most) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mystery Man Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 Only slightly dampened by one of the wee boy's granny telling them to sit down! Certainly brought a wee smile to my face hahaha! (They could only be 10/11 at most) Did one of them have his hair all spiked up by any chance? They where on my bus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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