Players in Stand

[siowls]

Is it common practice for squad players to sit with the crowd on match day? Or is this one of Megson's new things?

Tommy Spur was on the South Stand yesterday and didn't seem that interested as he was on his phone most of the time. Is it also common practice for players to show such disinterest or is it safe to assume he's on his way now?

[Dronny Owl]

I reckon hes off. No great loss mind. I dont know if they are made to sit in the stand? If they arent picked for the team they should be supporting the team.

[theowlsman]

It is normal for players who aren't playing to sit in the South Stand. That's where they have free tickets for them and their families.

I am not aware of any rule saying you're not allowed to use your phone on the South Stand.

End of thread.

[NYCOWL]

It's always been that way. And players who aren't getting a game want the ones who are playing to be poo poo and lose.

Sorry, it's the truth

[siowls]

It is normal for players who aren't playing to sit in the South Stand. That's where they have free tickets for them and their families.

I am not aware of any rule saying you're not allowed to use your phone on the South Stand.

End of thread.

I didn't realise players sit on the South Stand, I usually sit on the Kop. So thanks for pointing that out.

The phone comment was used to illustrate his disinterest and lack of visual enthusiasm. I'll always support my friends and team mates so found it quite shocking that he disappeared part way through the game and didn't move an inch when we scored. Maybe that's just how he is but it made me question whether it was his choice to be there.

[Guest totemowl]

I didn't realise players sit on the South Stand, I usually sit on the Kop. So thanks for pointing that out.

The phone comment was used to illustrate his disinterest and lack of visual enthusiasm. I'll always support my friends and team mates so found it quite shocking that he disappeared part way through the game and didn't move an inch when we scored. Maybe that's just how he is but it made me question whether it was his choice to be there.

He was probably distracted by some moron who was showing too much interest in him.

[siowls]

He was probably distracted by some moron who was showing too much interest in him.

You're probably right. As would every professional sportsman.

So to conclude, squad players aren't obliged to attend games?

Edited April 26, 2011 by siowls

[theowlsman]

What kind of phone did he have

[siowls]

Think to be fair most of the South Stand, myself included, were more interested in the other accessory he brought to the game.

[Eaton_Swfc]

I remember sitting in the away end at Pride Park when we lost 3-0 a couple of years ago, sat next to Rocky Lekaj and Ettienne Esajas

[Minton]

Him and Beevers were sat in the South for the Colchester game, they looked like they had been to see the physio, both in training trackies. Bear in mind the directors boxes behind them are for players, players families and club personell I think its pretty good they are sitting i the stands with the crowd. They were having a quiet laugh and joke during the game, but seemed fairly attentive. Both celebrated when we scored and more importantly, stayed after the whistle for photos with supporters.

I'd rather they both stayed, Beevers looked a different player before his injury and Spurr tries his heart out for the team.

[Guest Big Guns]

to be reight been sat in the stand is the best place 4 most of our players

[Utah Owl]

Reckon they ought to go on the Kop myself.

[siowls]

Think it's brilliant they are sat in the stands, just didn't know if they choose to be there or are asked to be there by the club.

Spurr was probably reacting as the majority of us would if the other half came to the match. He didn't do anything wrong, just didn't seem to be interested in the match at all.

[Dan™]

I remember the days when Di Piedi and his missus used to come under the south stand at half time to queue up with the fans to buy chips from the counter. Good times.

[theowlsman]

Think to be fair most of the South Stand, myself included, were more interested in the other accessory he brought to the game.

Was she fit at least? ;.)

[gandiaowl]

Was she fit at least? ;.)

VERY.....However, his brat of his son is such a horrible little sh&t

[Koper]

Players normally sit on the Grandstand, some prefer to sit on the south as it's closer to the players lounge

[Mountain Owl]

Is it not the case that all squad players free tickets are allocated in the south Stand so they more or less sit together with girlfriends/wives etc. It also has easy access to the players lounge for refreshments etc.

[marconi]

I remember the days when Di Piedi and his missus used to come under the south stand .

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