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by Pridders » 23 Nov 2009 17:08

Ok I am a Reading fan, well a plastic one really and I don't mind that. I was a season ticket holder for 05/06 and 07/08 but now quite frankly I have better things to do at weekends. Something I noticed though when going to the games and have always noticed when seeing footage on tv etc... Reading fans they are just...well... dull... They either look like geeky students or over weight, real ale swelling bearded old men. You never get that passion like you see with Liverpool, United, Spurs, Chelski or big clubs like Newcastle. Those fans just seem "more up for it" you can see it in their eyes. I would love to follow a big 4 club to be part of that passion and belief, I just cant though as I follow Reading and always will, just wish it had the same energy as some other clubs.

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Re: Reading Fans

by Pseud O'Nym » 23 Nov 2009 17:10

Pridders over weight, real ale swelling bearded old men.


Oi, I resemble that remark!

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by brendywendy » 23 Nov 2009 17:14

Pridders Ok I am a Reading fan, well a plastic one really and I don't mind that. I was a season ticket holder for 05/06 and 07/08 but now quite frankly I have better things to do at weekends. Something I noticed though when going to the games and have always noticed when seeing footage on tv etc... Reading fans they are just...well... dull... They either look like geeky students or over weight, real ale swelling bearded old men. You never get that passion like you see with Liverpool, United, Spurs, Chelski or big clubs like Newcastle. Those fans just seem "more up for it" you can see it in their eyes. I would love to follow a big 4 club to be part of that passion and belief, I just cant though as I follow Reading and always will, just wish it had the same energy as some other clubs.


apart from reading fans being generally a bunch of wronguns
i see no difference between them and other groups of fans of similarly sized/successful clubs

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by Fox Talbot » 23 Nov 2009 17:16

Don't judge by looks alone.

Reading fans have a sporting spirituality and an inner beauty that you don't find amongst the victory-obsessed, hate-filled club-shop-fodder of the big city outfits.

I like to think.

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Re: Reading Fans

by Royalwaster » 23 Nov 2009 17:19

Fox Talbot Don't judge by looks alone.

Reading fans have a sporting spirituality and an inner beauty that you don't find amongst the victory-obsessed, hate-filled club-shop-fodder of the big city outfits.

I like to think.


Post of the day. :D


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Re: Reading Fans

by Royal Lady » 23 Nov 2009 17:32

I've yet to spot a good looking man at a Reading game. But I'm also yet to spot anyone who isn't fat, ugly or bearded at any other ground or on televised matches. And that's just the women.

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Re: Reading Fans

by Harpers So Solid Crew » 23 Nov 2009 17:32

Royal Lady I've yet to spot a good looking man at a Reading game. But I'm also yet to spot anyone who isn't fat, ugly or bearded at any other ground or on televised matches. And that's just the women.



Hmm thought yuo went with your hubby???

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by Gloria Gooner » 23 Nov 2009 17:35

Royal Lady I've yet to spot a good looking man at a Reading game. But I'm also yet to spot anyone who isn't fat, ugly or bearded at any other ground or on televised matches. And that's just the women.


There's one next to you. Oh and actually a couple just across the aisle from me. They're not actually a couple I don't think, but you know what I mean.

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by LoyalRoyalFan » 23 Nov 2009 17:37

The atmosphere after the 3 points on Saturday was impressive.


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by Harpers So Solid Crew » 23 Nov 2009 17:39

LoyalRoyalFan The atmosphere after the 3 points on Saturday was impressive.



Was Russ Abbott in attendance.

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Re: Reading Fans

by PEARCEY » 23 Nov 2009 17:41

Pridders Ok I am a Reading fan, well a plastic one really and I don't mind that. I was a season ticket holder for 05/06 and 07/08 but now quite frankly I have better things to do at weekends. Something I noticed though when going to the games and have always noticed when seeing footage on tv etc... Reading fans they are just...well... dull... They either look like geeky students or over weight, real ale swelling bearded old men. You never get that passion like you see with Liverpool, United, Spurs, Chelski or big clubs like Newcastle. Those fans just seem "more up for it" you can see it in their eyes. I would love to follow a big 4 club to be part of that passion and belief, I just cant though as I follow Reading and always will, just wish it had the same energy as some other clubs.


What a load of bollocks.

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Re: Reading Fans

by Gordons Cumming » 23 Nov 2009 17:41

Royal Lady I've yet to spot a good looking man at a Reading game. .


You've obviously been looking the other way as I've passed by. :wink:

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Re: Reading Fans

by Sir Rodney Effing » 23 Nov 2009 17:41

What is it with Reading fans?

Wake up and smell the Simmonds / Courage!

We have a history of putting ourselves down (irony noted I suppose I have to point out...)

But...

I T I S T HE S A M E A T E V E R Y F U C K I N G C L U B
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Re: Reading Fans

by LoyalRoyalFan » 23 Nov 2009 17:42

Harpers So Solid Crew
LoyalRoyalFan The atmosphere after the 3 points on Saturday was impressive.



Was Russ Abbott in attendance.


I meant.. to finally get a victory.

:roll:

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Re: Reading Fans

by Royal Lady » 23 Nov 2009 17:47

I should point out, of course, that I wasn't including Schards, as I'm not looking out for him. He is, of course, the best looking fan imo.

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by Gordons Cumming » 23 Nov 2009 17:48

Royal Lady I should point out, of course, that I wasn't including Schards, as I'm not looking out for him. He is, of course, the best looking fan imo.


I think you're biased................

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Re: Reading Fans

by Royal Lady » 23 Nov 2009 17:49

OUTWITH Schards, I've yet to see a hunky, good looking football fan anywhere. Except Hugo, but I don't see him very often though.

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Re: Reading Fans

by brendywendy » 23 Nov 2009 17:56

Royal Lady OUTWITH Schards, I've yet to see a hunky, good looking football fan anywhere. Except Hugo, but I don't see him very often though.


hunky? hogo?

youve missed a C off
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Re: Reading Fans

by watfordroyal » 23 Nov 2009 18:11

If you go to Stamford Bridge, Emirates or Old Trafford, it's full of tourists with bags full from the club shops, and out with their cameras & phones as soon as anything moves! :roll:

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Re: Reading Fans

by fridaysback » 23 Nov 2009 18:21

"I've yet to spot a good looking man at a Reading game. But I'm also yet to spot anyone who isn't fat, ugly or bearded at any other ground or on televised matches. And that's just the women." Check out steward 270 lower west. 8)

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