SwellOwl Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 I was wondering how many of us go to Home/Away games on their own? Whether that be through choice or with no other option? I had a mate who I use to go to games with but he has recently decided Australia is better than the UK, leaving me to go it alone. If I am the only one then I expect some abuse but I am a big boy and sticks and stones don't hurt me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrysgame Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 5 minutes ago, SwellOwl said: I was wondering how many of us go to Home/Away games on their own? Whether that be through choice or with no other option? I had a mate who I use to go to games with but he has recently decided Australia is better than the UK, leaving me to go it alone. If I am the only one then I expect some abuse but I am a big boy and sticks and stones don't hurt me. Used to go to plenty on my own, usually due to mates on different shifts etc. Never bothered me, rounds in the pub beforehand were good value! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trev Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 To be honest I get annoyed at people trying to talk to me during matches so going alone is probably a very good idea. The 8 year old can stay at home. :) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flo Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 Your never on your own when all the owls are with you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave DJ Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 I’ve had a season ticket on my own for years. I moved to the Kop after 5yrs on the north as I had a few pals from work who sat on there so I see them before the game and at halftime. Watching the game alone doesn’t bother me I’ve got to know the guy at the side of me over the last 3 seasons so talk to him as things happen in the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspector Lestrade Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 Get on the Rotherham Owls coach never a bad word between us, one big happy family. One of the faithful is moving abroad so need to replace him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quadzilla Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigash_swfc Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 (edited) I do alot on my own, travelling, football matches, boxing events etc... Nothing to be worried about, if circumstance allows you, do as much as you can. Everyones tied up in their own unique situation, nice to share some moments but not always possible. Edited August 29, 2019 by bigash_swfc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOnlyWayisS6 Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 I go alone- lost touch with old Wednesday mates and current friends are not fans...…. So I go alone not through choice. Its not the same but still enjoy it. Mainly miss the pre-pub drinks which is not much fun solo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nero Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 I do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nero Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 On a more serious note. In years gone by my dad and his mates had a spot on the kop where people stood. You just rocked up and you were with yer mates. Same for me and my mates till my 20's and all seater stadiums. More for the bigger games, less for Tranmere at home on a Tuesday. Miss that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinger208b Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 I live many miles away from Sheffield and plan visits around home matches. My brother who i used to go with lost interest in football years ago and i attend the matches alone... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanharper Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 I went to loads of away games on my own in the 90s, nearly all on the ICO which I haven't been on for years now (travelliing to Yeovil and back sitting near Fishcake will do that to you). These days I go to about half of the away games, the vast majority by train, but I can't remember the last one I went to by myself. Maybe about 2011. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sham67 Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 (edited) Since the mate I went with fell ill and passed away. I've been going on my own for the last few years. Edited August 29, 2019 by Sham67 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthowl Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 Having an August birthday, as a kid I used to get a season ticket as a present. I would go with a few mates who paid on the day. Some went most games, some a few. But as this was the early 70s enthusiasm faded. Being a true Yorkshireman, I had a season ticket, so I had to go to every game. 6 months of losses and "Sheffield Wednesday nil", I found myself on the kop on dreary Wednesday evenings alone. I had "our patch" to myself. Although my mates didn't abandon Wednesday completely, I often found myself going to games alone. A little later, moving from Sheffield, the installation and allocation of specific seats and the arrival of wives/kids and I lost contact completely. This is pre-mobiles and social media. But I started taking my son. Now he's grown up, he goes with his mates and I'm alone again. We usually travel together, but he prefers the kop, me the North. I'll chat with my neighbours, but I generally prefer to concentrate on watching the game, so it's no hardship being on my own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post keepitsteel89 Posted August 29, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted August 29, 2019 I've been there completely by myself before and tbh it was bloody boring..sat there alone in the cold with nothing to do..and on top of that I got kicked out the stadium after 30mins... apparently you can only go on matchdays, unbelievable 1 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OxonOwl Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 I have no problem going on my own Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo Bonvin Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 If you're used to being "on your own", then I've heard there's a lady on the Kop who can help you out. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S36 OWL Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 6 minutes ago, Pablo Bonvin said: If you're used to being "on your own", then I've heard there's a lady on the Kop who can help you out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robowl4life Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 Think you often get talking to those around you anyway. Especially if you’ve a season ticket you soon start chatting to those around you as you see them every home game, just as you do if you go away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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