Going / Not Going? An extension to Fired's poll.....

Discussion in 'Bulletin Board' started by wolvestyke, May 24, 2023.

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Are you going? And if not, why?

Poll closed May 27, 2023.

  1. Going - ticket purchased

    127 vote(s)
    70.9%

  2. Going - ticket still to be purchased e.g. awaiting pay day

    2 vote(s)
    1.1%

  3. Not going - don't have an account through which I can purchase tickets

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  4. Not going - pre-booked something else

    6 vote(s)
    3.4%

  5. Not going - unfortunately unable to afford the cost

    4 vote(s)
    2.2%

  6. Not going - I don't travel away

    1 vote(s)
    0.6%

  7. Not going - got out of the habit during the Conway / Lee period

    11 vote(s)
    6.1%

  8. Not going - other reason

    28 vote(s)
    15.6%
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  1. I'm Spartacus

    I'm Spartacus Well-Known Member

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    Perversely I'm going but if my GP knew she'd be less than impressed....
     
    I'm Spartacus, May 25, 2023
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    grandfathertyke Well-Known Member

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    Health issues. First time in my 66 years a Red that I've had to give in. Heart disease and cancer have weakened me and a fall two weeks ago put me in hospital for a couple of days. I don't think I could stand up to all the stress of travel, lots of stairs and the excitement of watching the lads run rings round the Fowls. I'm buying a one day pass so me and my mate of 66 years will be watching, shirts and scarves on.
     
    grandfathertyke, May 25, 2023
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  3. Merde Tete

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    Hopefully you'll have a relaxing summer, ready to get back to Oakwell for the start of the Championship season in August.
     
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    Lordtyke Well-Known Member

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    Unfortunately can't make it due to living almost 2,000 miles away and currently struggling with mobility after a knee problem.

    Also the coach price was a bit high from here!
     
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    Ditto. Might have seen us win one though actually.

    Haven't been to a game all season and the first time I haven't had an ST since 2001.
     
    Fonzie, May 25, 2023
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    Commiserations to all those who would like to go, but for whatever reason cannot. I fall, *mainly*, into the 'health' issue, nothing serious but an eye infection with a slight complication has left me with impaired vision for a few days. Would have liked to have been able to go but as a now non-Barnsley resident and a non-paying spectator for a number of years, the pull of the match day atmosphere has somewhat weakened. Add the eye problem and the decision was an easy one to make.

    *mainly*
    Going back a few years, 2008 semi-final, and leaving Wembley for the train back into London we were met with a line of what I could only describe as 'militia'. Police, mounted and on foot, but dressed as if they were about to start battle with rioting hordes. It saddened me to think that a game which saw me, as a youngster, stand in mixed crowds with no trouble at all, had deteriorated to warrant this type of 'policing'. I think that was the start of the end of the love affair with live matches. I now don't have a TV so keep up to date with this site and live score .

    To those going, enjoy the occasion and cheer the Reds into the Championship.
     
    One F, May 25, 2023
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  7. JLWBigLil

    JLWBigLil Well-Known Member

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    Thank you, mate. Yes, I'll be sat on my settee wishing I was in the stadium.
     
    JLWBigLil, May 25, 2023
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  8. Did

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    Another day out for me the current Mrs DR and the 3 junior DRs (although one is really a SE London Red).
     
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  9. North Yorks Red

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    totally with you on the knee problem until you've got it you just don't realise how restricting it is!
     
    North Yorks Red, May 25, 2023
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  10. North Yorks Red

    North Yorks Red Well-Known Member

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    Sorry to hear that mate, knew you were a bit 'quieter' these days but never realised why! All he best!
     
    North Yorks Red, May 25, 2023
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    JLWBigLil Well-Known Member

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    Thank you, old mate. I may be ill, but I'm still as passionate about my club as I've ever been.
     
    JLWBigLil, May 25, 2023
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  12. Egh

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    Not going, wife in early stages of Alzheimers and there's only the 2 of us down here in Surrey. She's not a football fan and I can't leave her on her own. Not seen a live match of any sort since December last year
     
    Egham Tyke, May 25, 2023
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  13. Egh

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    Reading this forum thread shows how knackered and old we're all getting
     
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