The Rovers Fans At Norwich

[92er]

Burberry floated from GUS some time ago.

The man behind originals is a Rovers fan.

[dave birch]

Picture this:

You spend 20-30 quid to watch a game 90 minutes long.

You get there sing and shout about a "rival" team you no longer play against, attempt to wind up the opposition supporters with same song.

You stand up, constantly, despite being asked to sit down there being a seat readily available.

You roundly abuse all and sundry and generally make their day somewhat wasted. You attempt to wind up the local constabulary and the local stewards, seemingly unaware that there will only be one winner in that argument.

Do you actually watch the game?

A fair summation of your days efforts supporting Blackburn Rovers F C, I'd say.

And you call me stupid?

[Quinn the Eskimo]

Sat in the row in front of that carry on.

I relly can't stand the "two pound an hour" and all this "mums your dad" garbage that the cretins chant.

Get rid of them all. You know who you are. Beat it

This was one of my problems Quinn - killjoys - having a laugh. You were saying something about a pea?

I repeat again the decent fans problem isnt the odd song about burnley, its the utter dedication to singing about burnley and burnley only that gets on peoples wick.

On Saturday, when the players came out for the second half with ten men, went a goal down, and were faced with an uphill struggle to salvage anything form the game. Do you think the players needed support from the fans to give them inspiration and remind them of their duty to us as fans. or, do you think they needed to here 50 odd spotty kids singing two pound an hour to a steward and then offereing another rendition of youre "mums your dad".

Ill let you be the Judge.

[FourLaneBlue]

I have also always wore designer clothes. This is because i prefer quality over price.

If you buy designer goods, more than often they will last alot longer than your next and burtons clothes

To be fair to Hughesy (and I seem to be the only one who can be bothered doing this anymore after seeing the thread set up in his honour on the 'Ask Admin' section! ) he is expressing how a lot of people his age think regarding clothing. They want to impress and look like they are independent enough to spend money on clothing (of course usually mummy and daddy has bought it) and, of course, impress the girls. There's nothing wrong with wanting to wear what is seen as being in fashion, I'm sure we all did it at some stage when we were younger, whatever style we chose. It's a bit unfair to expect young blokes to start wearing bargains or inexpensive clothes just because it is the sensible thing to do.

Although I don't spend a fortune on clothes anymore there was a period when I did spend quite a large chunk of my money on 'designer' clothes. It wasn't just a statement it was intended to cement a place as part of the crowd. Who wants the pi.. taken out of them when that age for not looking like their mates? There's two ways to go from there though when you get a couple of years older...either you grow up and realise that to come across as smart and intelligent you can't just wear labels (except maybe at night in Blackburn town centre) or they can be wearing Stone Island clobber over their beer belly in their thirties when they're married with kids. Who they trying to impress then? Surely not their mates still?

Not idea what Hughesy will be like then but I'm reaching my late twenties and tend to prefer not to pay so much on clothes (clever) as I'd rather save it for travel, socialising and drinking (not so clever). Ah well, who says wisdom has to come with age?...

Edited November 12, 2004 by FourLaneBlue

[LeChuck]

tend to prefer not to pay so much on clothes (clever) as I'd rather save it for drink and socialising (not so clever). Ah well, who says wisdom has to come with age?...

It's a fantastic theory, I'm still in my teens (just) and I work by that one...won't pay more than £10 for jeans (I'll think twice about that even) or £5 for a t-shirt...probably stretch to a tenner for a jumper but it would have to be worth it.

Expensive clothes make no sense to me at all, they don't even look good I don't think.

[Paul]

To be fair to Hughesy ...........he is expressing how a lot of people his age think regarding clothing. They want to impress and look like they are independent enough to spend money on clothing (of course usually mummy and daddy has bought it) and, of course, impress the girls. There's nothing wrong with wanting to wear what is seen as being in fashion, I'm sure we all did it at some stage when we were younger, whatever style we chose. It's a bit unfair to expect young blokes to start wearing bargains or inexpensive clothes just because it is the sensible thing to do.

On the nail FLB, in our house anyway. The uniform I wore 30+ years ago was very different from today but it was still a uniform. If I speak to my eldest about the issue, be it clothes, trainers or whatever it is ALL about acceptance within the peer group.

I feel those who have made statements about being stereotyped are bang on the nail as well. For example if I see kids dressed from top to bottom in sports gear and a baseball cap I know exactly what to expect (these are "townies"? ) - regretably it is all too often true. Equally if I see a male, late 30s, beer belly, shaven head I have a pretty good idea of what to expect and this sterotype is often true. I could go on and on.

If you dress in a praticular style most people will categorise you on sight. However the wonderful thing I find is all the young people I meet and talk to on a one-to-one basis prove to be intelligent, interesting, normal individuals.

So what is it with the townies or whatever I bump into in Chorley and are more likely to hand out a mouthful of abuse than anything else. Usually they lack one thing - education - and of course any real sense of style

[ABBEY]

. Equally if I see a male, late 30s, beer belly, shaven head I have a pretty good idea of what to expect and this sterotype is often true. I could go on and on.

thats me told then

[Paul]

Nope - you know what I mean

[ABBEY]

[Alan75]

I know what you mean Paul.

People will assume your character by your appearance.

A couple of years ago I was involved in a project at a large retail park.

I attended a meeting after closing, when the complex was void of members of the public. Dressed in a suit I walked through the retail complex and the admin offices and was never challenged once.

A few days later I again visited the complex mid afternoon to commence work in the unit that was being refurbished. As we couldnt commence work until the store was shut, I wondered around the retail area, no where near the admin area, and became aware that a security guard was following me. Why, because I was wearing scruffy work clothes.

I was the same person but my appearance now singled me out as a prospective trouble maker.

[Hughesy]

I have also always wore designer clothes. This is because i prefer quality over price.

If you buy designer goods, more than often they will last alot longer than your next and burtons clothes

To be fair to Hughesy (and I seem to be the only one who can be bothered doing this anymore after seeing the thread set up in his honour on the 'Ask Admin' section! ) he is expressing how a lot of people his age think regarding clothing. They want to impress and look like they are independent enough to spend money on clothing (of course usually mummy and daddy has bought it) and, of course, impress the girls. There's nothing wrong with wanting to wear what is seen as being in fashion, I'm sure we all did it at some stage when we were younger, whatever style we chose. It's a bit unfair to expect young blokes to start wearing bargains or inexpensive clothes just because it is the sensible thing to do.

Although I don't spend a fortune on clothes anymore there was a period when I did spend quite a large chunk of my money on 'designer' clothes. It wasn't just a statement it was intended to cement a place as part of the crowd. Who wants the pi.. taken out of them when that age for not looking like their mates? There's two ways to go from there though when you get a couple of years older...either you grow up and realise that to come across as smart and intelligent you can't just wear labels (except maybe at night in Blackburn town centre) or they can be wearing Stone Island clobber over their beer belly in their thirties when they're married with kids. Who they trying to impress then? Surely not their mates still?

Not idea what Hughesy will be like then but I'm reaching my late twenties and tend to prefer not to pay so much on clothes (clever) as I'd rather save it for travel, socialising and drinking (not so clever). Ah well, who says wisdom has to come with age?...

Spot on there.

At my age its all about looking good and fitting in. Its got to be done. And of course, impress the ladies.

[CAPT KAYOS]

Its got to be done

No it doesn't Hughesy - how about adopting your own style

I can understand your liking for designer labels - I like my label clothes ( Lacoste /Ben Sherman/Fred Perry that's the mod boy in me etc) but also like clothes of good appearance which are a fifth of the price. Just depends on what you need- even some of the designer clothes are what I would term 'painting gear'

This is what I have never understood about young un's even when I was in my teens early 20's - why try and look like somebody else?

Maybe its just me but alot of the youner ones I see nowadays don't look anything like 'well dressed' - more like a bunch of spivs all following the same designer shepherd that literally went to a jumble sale and just bought what he could for 20p.

TAKE IT FROM ME - THERE IS NOTHING GOOD ABOUT A GROUP OF LADS ALL WEARING BURBERRY HATS/STONE ISLAND JUMPERS - AND IT DOESN'T IMPRESS THE LADIES (NOT THE DECENT ONES ANWAY)

[Will]

or they can be wearing Stone Island clobber over their beer belly in their thirties when they're married with kids.

You describing me ????

Sounds like you are !

[Duff's Minder]

When did this thread become the clothes show??

couldn't care less what people wear and I think we all agree that standing would be better. Singing and banter are essential parts of the football experience and we need more not less of it.

But there is a difference between happy memories of singing 'you'll never get a passport' to Al Fayed whilst standing on the old terrace at Fulham* and the lads who were standing at the chelsea game flicking V signs at the home crowd and abusing the stewards and their own fans.

surely we can all see the difference? I admit that I didn't say anything to the lads at Chelsea but next time I think I will.

*(I do go to games outside of SW London as well! )

[Kiwiwannabe]

At my age its all about looking good and fitting in. Its got to be done. And of course, impress the ladies.

I wouldn't be so sure about that mate. Take it from me, designer labels, especially Burberry, instant turn off!

[Hughesy]

At my age its all about looking good and fitting in. Its got to be done. And of course, impress the ladies.

I wouldn't be so sure about that mate. Take it from me, designer labels, especially Burberry, instant turn off!

So all designer labels are a turn off? Armani, D&G, Paul Smith??

[Ewood Spark]

(Sorry for mentioning heaven and paradise ES  )

Hey Phil, I bet you're looking forward to your annual visit from Santa Claus next month. Don't forget to leave a carrot out for Rudolph!

Edited November 12, 2004 by Ewood Spark

[SouthAussieRover]

Target,KMart and Rivers for me these days.

Though I still splash out on Dr Martens shoes.

Does the latter label me in some way

Edited November 12, 2004 by SouthAussieRover

[Ewood Spark]

btw I know that you mean well but you really must try and get out more.

Ewood Spark total posts 310

Thenodrog total posts 4164

Who needs to get a out more!

Edited November 12, 2004 by Ewood Spark

[ABBEY]

WHAT ABOUT ME?

[bellamy11]

Spot on there.

At my age its all about looking good and fitting in. Its got to be done. And of course, impress the ladies.

That's amazing, because I manage to fit in pretty well when my Rovers shirt may well be the most expensive piece of clothing I own.

[SouthAussieRover]

WHAT ABOUT ME?

What about you?

Do you have a tattoo too and what subjective opinions does it illicit

[Hughesy]

Spot on there.

At my age its all about looking good and fitting in. Its got to be done. And of course, impress the ladies.

That's amazing, because I manage to fit in pretty well when my Rovers shirt may well be the most expensive piece of clothing I own.

What did that have anything to do with how much things cost? Did i mention the cost?!

Yes you can look good in cheaper clothing im not saying you cant. It just doesnt last aslong.

[Kiwiwannabe]

At my age its all about looking good and fitting in. Its got to be done. And of course, impress the ladies.

I wouldn't be so sure about that mate. Take it from me, designer labels, especially Burberry, instant turn off!

So all designer labels are a turn off? Armani, D&G, Paul Smith??

Yes! I wouldn't look twice at a lad dressed head to foot in designer labels. I'd rather have a real man than a nancy boy!

[Hughesy]

At my age its all about looking good and fitting in. Its got to be done. And of course, impress the ladies.

I wouldn't be so sure about that mate. Take it from me, designer labels, especially Burberry, instant turn off!

So all designer labels are a turn off? Armani, D&G, Paul Smith??

Yes! I wouldn't look twice at a lad dressed head to foot in designer labels. I'd rather have a real man than a nancy boy!

I never said dressed from head to toe in designer gear. Whats wrong with a nice designer top and a pair of jeans?