Is football becoming a joke?

[Bob]

LOL. Yes they are complete ****e, but that's not what I was talking about.

In the lower leagues - up here at least - the banter between rival fans never gets vicious, and there's no threat of violence obviously. It's a billion miles away from an old firm game, which from this neutral's perspective was the worst footballing experience ever. Just horrible.

Yes both sides seem to be heading in the right direction though. It will take time though, granted! Maybe one day i'll return to an old firm game and bask in the atmosphere rather than the sheer sectarianism

I'll certainly agree on lower leagues, i mean even Aberdeen are bitter ***** - gawd i hate those ****ers. But what annoys me is that a Dundee game is £16, i mean FFS that's scandalous for the quality of football on offer and leaves the stadiums empty and devoid of atmosphere!

I feel for the kids. Few fathers are gonna bring them along to break up a Saturday with those costs. Sad.

[Slim]

Bangor - wales, or Bangor - Irish.

If Irish then it's good for comedy if nothing else.

One of the best football matches i've ever seen was Loughgall 3 - Omagh 4

Honestly

There's nowt wrong with the mighty Seasiders Bob! I was at Windsor when Bangor destroyed Linfield 5-1 in a league match in the early 90s .......I was also at the Irish Cup semi in April when Linfield stuffed Bangor

[CharlieMansonsSquint]

Yes both sides seem to be heading in the right direction though. It will take time though, granted! Maybe one day i'll return to an old firm game and bask in the atmosphere rather than the sheer sectarianism

I'll certainly agree on lower leagues, i mean even Aberdeen are bitter ***** - gawd i hate those ****ers. But what annoys me is that a Dundee game is £16, i mean FFS that's scandalous for the quality of football on offer and leaves the stadiums empty and devoid of atmosphere!

I feel for the kids. Few fathers are gonna bring them along to break up a Saturday with those costs. Sad.

The kids should get in for free if they are with a parent. Much fuller stadiums. How is this not a bad idea?

[Bob]

There's nowt wrong with the mighty Seasiders Bob! I was at Windsor when Bangor destroyed Linfield 5-1 in a league match in the early 90s .......I was also at the Irish Cup semi in April when Linfield stuffed Bangor

It was more a slight at the league in general.

I used to love watching the goals on the news (read by that guy with the perm presumably for added comedic value)!

Some of defending on that was priceless - virtually guaranteed to howl in joy.

A Portadown man myself, but found myself leaning more towards little old Loughgall (more local) as they were starting up under Wylie when i was a cub.

[Bob]

The kids should get in for free if they are with a parent. Much fuller stadiums. How is this not a bad idea?

Just checked the prices for Dundee...

Adults £15 Concessions £10 Child £7 Parent/Child £20.

My bad. Still pretty high IMO.

[Slim]

It was more a slight at the league in general.

I used to love watching the goals on the news (read by that guy with the perm presumably for added comedic value)!

Some of defending on that was priceless - virtually guaranteed to howl in joy.

A Portadown man myself, but found myself leaning more towards little old Loughgall (more local) as they were starting up under Wylie when i was a cub.

The goals on the news aren't as entertaining as they used to be as now the standard of the camera work has improved and you can actually see the goals!! I seem to remember as a kid when you saw the coverage on Monday evening's news it seemed to consist of somebody having a shot and then the cameraman taking an eternity to find the ball nestling in the back of the net and players celebrating in front of the usual 15 people behind the goal!!

Oh and I agree the league is a load of cack but its competitive and you do still get quality banter at the games......and really you need a bit of a laugh if you find yourself at Clandeboye on a Saturday afternoon!!