by Victor Meldrew » 01 Nov 2018 13:26
leonJohn SmithReading4eva My home town is Reading and where I live is Bournemouth. Hence the reason I support both clubs. Kids support Bournemouth. Remember when I moved down here Reading were Premier League and Bournemouth were on 17 points. Strangely then no one said a hoot or made comments of little old Bournemouth and comments of Tinpot. I expected they would be a non league side that season.
What's happened since has been a welcome surprise. I still hope both clubs can be in the top flight together at some point
You're a joke. Get off this site.
Well quite. I've lived near Fulham for 18 years. Would I take my kids to see that shit? Of course not.
by Denver Royal » 01 Nov 2018 14:30
by leon » 01 Nov 2018 14:56
Victor MeldrewleonJohn Smith You're a joke. Get off this site.
Well quite. I've lived near Fulham for 18 years. Would I take my kids to see that shit? Of course not.
Maybe 4eva is just a floating football follower which is fine but having lived down this way for 47 years I am still tribal like leon and continue to make what is at times a trek up to the Mad Stad for every home game and a diminishing number of away games.
Bournemouth have always been one of the "enemies" along with Aldershot, Swindon and Oxford, having often played at the same level as us. so, childish and too tribal it may be but I could never switch allegiance to AFC Bournemouth even if I respect how well they (with the exceptional Russian money backing) have done to get where they are.
by under the tin » 02 Nov 2018 08:03
leon
In national fans survey a few years ago the Bournemouth fans most hated club was Reading. This would be like moving to Brighton and going to the AMEX.
by Sutekh » 02 Nov 2018 09:18
under the tinleon
In national fans survey a few years ago the Bournemouth fans most hated club was Reading. This would be like moving to Brighton and going to the AMEX.
The funny thing about that, though, is most Royals fans I have known and met over the last 40 odd years are almost completely ambivalent towards Bournemouth. It ranks alongside our bitter rivalry with Torquay United .
It (kind of) mirrors the relationship between us and that shower up the A4074. Ask their fans who they dislike the most, and they don't talk about us, but that red lot in Wiltshire.
This Reading boy now lives about halfway between Portsmouth and Southampton. Unless the Royals are playing there, wild friggin horses wouldn't drag me into St. Mary's. TBH, I have a few Pompey supporting mates, they play in blue, and they have an "old school" ground. I'd be more inclined to go there, but haven't bothered yet in the 3-4 years I've been down here.
Been to watch Gosport Borough, though. Vs. Hungerford Town. Reading till I die.
by Millsy » 02 Nov 2018 10:11
by Reading4eva » 02 Nov 2018 17:14
under the tinleon
In national fans survey a few years ago the Bournemouth fans most hated club was Reading. This would be like moving to Brighton and going to the AMEX.
The funny thing about that, though, is most Royals fans I have known and met over the last 40 odd years are almost completely ambivalent towards Bournemouth. It ranks alongside our bitter rivalry with Torquay United .
It (kind of) mirrors the relationship between us and that shower up the A4074. Ask their fans who they dislike the most, and they don't talk about us, but that red lot in Wiltshire.
This Reading boy now lives about halfway between Portsmouth and Southampton. Unless the Royals are playing there, wild friggin horses wouldn't drag me into St. Mary's. TBH, I have a few Pompey supporting mates, they play in blue, and they have an "old school" ground. I'd be more inclined to go there, but haven't bothered yet in the 3-4 years I've been down here.
Been to watch Gosport Borough, though. Vs. Hungerford Town. Reading till I die.
by 72 bus » 02 Nov 2018 22:05
leonVictor Meldrewleon
Anyway - back to Steve Bruce. Someone here mentioned that Bruce does do sports science. I have no idea if this is true, however one thing that still looks substandard is our fitness and our ability to avoid and then manage injuries. Which would make me a bit concerned.
by LUX » 03 Nov 2018 10:18
by Mid Sussex Royal » 03 Nov 2018 10:59
LUX Agreed with all old timers, only Reading for me.
So indifferent about AFCB that I actually want them to do well in the Premiership. Unlike Brighton, whose fans have a far higher image of themselves. Cannot wait for the pendulum to swing back for them.
Aldershot the true rivals, but even then, I’d like them to get back into the League.
Don’t like Oxford.
Brentford should be our true mutual rivals, based on distance and history of being in the same division, but I sort of want them to do well as well.
by leon » 03 Nov 2018 14:29
Reading4evaunder the tinleon
In national fans survey a few years ago the Bournemouth fans most hated club was Reading. This would be like moving to Brighton and going to the AMEX.
The funny thing about that, though, is most Royals fans I have known and met over the last 40 odd years are almost completely ambivalent towards Bournemouth. It ranks alongside our bitter rivalry with Torquay United .
It (kind of) mirrors the relationship between us and that shower up the A4074. Ask their fans who they dislike the most, and they don't talk about us, but that red lot in Wiltshire.
This Reading boy now lives about halfway between Portsmouth and Southampton. Unless the Royals are playing there, wild friggin horses wouldn't drag me into St. Mary's. TBH, I have a few Pompey supporting mates, they play in blue, and they have an "old school" ground. I'd be more inclined to go there, but haven't bothered yet in the 3-4 years I've been down here.
Been to watch Gosport Borough, though. Vs. Hungerford Town. Reading till I die.
You might find it strange but the club I hate with an absolute bloody passion is Wolves. Horrible fans, horrible club, FSB connection. Had so much joy beating them at Elm Park on a Tuesday night. Was in absolute pain that we lost those playoff semi finals against them in 2004, probably more painful than the Swansea Playoff Final. I hope they some how capitulate but I doubt it's going to happen. Slightly envious of their manager,
Swindon are the other club. But something in me wants them to do well only so we can get the chance to beat them again and watch them squirm as they are relegated.
Oxford are insignificant.
Southampton might be AFCB's rivalry but whilst it might be funny to watch them fail it's one of those that you'd miss if they weren't there
by Hendo » 06 Nov 2018 17:08
leonReading4evaunder the tin
The funny thing about that, though, is most Royals fans I have known and met over the last 40 odd years are almost completely ambivalent towards Bournemouth. It ranks alongside our bitter rivalry with Torquay United .
It (kind of) mirrors the relationship between us and that shower up the A4074. Ask their fans who they dislike the most, and they don't talk about us, but that red lot in Wiltshire.
This Reading boy now lives about halfway between Portsmouth and Southampton. Unless the Royals are playing there, wild friggin horses wouldn't drag me into St. Mary's. TBH, I have a few Pompey supporting mates, they play in blue, and they have an "old school" ground. I'd be more inclined to go there, but haven't bothered yet in the 3-4 years I've been down here.
Been to watch Gosport Borough, though. Vs. Hungerford Town. Reading till I die.
You might find it strange but the club I hate with an absolute bloody passion is Wolves. Horrible fans, horrible club, FSB connection. Had so much joy beating them at Elm Park on a Tuesday night. Was in absolute pain that we lost those playoff semi finals against them in 2004, probably more painful than the Swansea Playoff Final. I hope they some how capitulate but I doubt it's going to happen. Slightly envious of their manager,
Swindon are the other club. But something in me wants them to do well only so we can get the chance to beat them again and watch them squirm as they are relegated.
Oxford are insignificant.
Southampton might be AFCB's rivalry but whilst it might be funny to watch them fail it's one of those that you'd miss if they weren't there
How old were you at that game?
by leon » 06 Nov 2018 17:58
HendoleonReading4eva
You might find it strange but the club I hate with an absolute bloody passion is Wolves. Horrible fans, horrible club, FSB connection. Had so much joy beating them at Elm Park on a Tuesday night. Was in absolute pain that we lost those playoff semi finals against them in 2004, probably more painful than the Swansea Playoff Final. I hope they some how capitulate but I doubt it's going to happen. Slightly envious of their manager,
Swindon are the other club. But something in me wants them to do well only so we can get the chance to beat them again and watch them squirm as they are relegated.
Oxford are insignificant.
Southampton might be AFCB's rivalry but whilst it might be funny to watch them fail it's one of those that you'd miss if they weren't there
How old were you at that game?
The game my mind immediately goes to v Wolves at Elm Park would be 18th Dec. which was a Sunday. Being 3, I didn't go (unacceptable, right?), but have since watched the game multiple times on YouTube and it seems like one of the best games in recent memory - my uncle always goes on about that game!
Anyway, I digress. I am also a one club man and couldn't imagine supporting another club. Bristol City are one of the teams I can't stand losing to (there are a few) but I don't see us as having a major rivalry anymore, the absence of Swindon and Oxford from the same league for so long has rendered it all a bit moot.
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