Have you ever played at Fratton Park for a Premier League match?

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The discussion revolves around personal experiences related to playing at Fratton Park during a Premier League match, specifically the Arsenal vs. Portsmouth game. Participants share anecdotes, express opinions about football culture, and engage in light-hearted banter, with some references to personal connections to Portsmouth and football in general.

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  • One participant mentions playing at Fratton Park and being close to the players, expressing a lack of interest in football but noting the experience.
  • Another participant humorously comments on the thread's lack of engagement, suggesting the need for a "tumbleweed" emoji.
  • Several participants share personal connections to Portsmouth, including one mentioning a spouse from the area.
  • There are jokes about the quality of Portsmouth's football team and playful insults exchanged among participants.
  • One participant expresses envy over witnessing a notable referee, while another mentions the atmosphere at a past FA Cup final.
  • Discussions about the perception of football versus American football arise, with differing opinions on masculinity and sport culture.
  • Humorous exchanges about the nature of the thread and the participants' interactions, including references to awards and personal anecdotes.

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Participants express a mix of agreement and disagreement, particularly regarding the value and perception of football. The discussion remains light-hearted and unresolved, with no consensus on the merits of different sports or the quality of teams mentioned.

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Some statements reflect personal opinions and humor that may not translate universally, and there are references to cultural differences in sports perception.

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I thought some of you (or none of you) would be interested in the fact that I played at Fratton Park for the Arsenal v.s. Portsmouth match. This means I have been no more than about 8 feet away from all of the players. I am not into football but it is something I have now done.

The Bob (2004 ©)
 
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I know it has nothing to do with anything, but my wife is from Portsmouth
Mike
 
I didn't say your wife was from Portsmouth. I said she has such a big mouth you could sail a ship into it.
 
Portsmouth suck, u that little mascot dude that runs around the pitch at the start then?
 
the number 42 said:
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(Is there a tumbleweed smiley we can roll across the screen?)
I know. This thread needs one. :smile:

mjwhip2 said:
I know it has nothing to do with anything, but my wife is from Portsmouth
Mike
You're right but this thread has nothing to do with anything either. I am fed up with not having 'Bob Friendly Threads'. This one is not working either. :frown: Oh well.

Andy said:
Portsmouth suck, u that little mascot dude that runs around the pitch at the start then?
They might well do but I was close to Arsenal and their mascot is funny.

The Bob (2004 ©)
 
Lmao - being 8 feet near the players - WOW.
 
I was 8feet from a lot of famous people before I was arrested for dancing on their graves.
 
futb0l said:
Lmao - being 8 feet near the players - WOW.
Personally I do not care and I am fed up of being taken the Micheal out of. I am not in the mood at the moment and all I wanted to do was have a 'Bob-Friendly' Thread but maybe not. :frown:

The Bob (2004 ©)
 
  • #10
sorry Bob. I'm American, so think soccer is gay.(I love pissing off British people, but this is a bob friendly post) I have heard of Arsenal though. Worth more than any other team in any sport. That's pretty impressive. Did you get any autographs?
 
  • #11
I have to admit, I'm a little envious, but a little hesitant to say so.

You got to watch Jeff Winter referee?! He refereed last year's FA Final. This is his last year. Mandatory retirement age is 48.

And, yeah, seeing Arsenal in person is pretty cool, plus at least Portsmouth has Teddy Sherringham.
 
  • #12
see, now that post looks English, but I didn't understand a damn word of it.
 
  • #13
tribdog said:
sorry Bob. I'm American, so think soccer is gay.(I love pissing off British people, but this is a bob friendly post) I have heard of Arsenal though. Worth more than any other team in any sport. That's pretty impressive. Did you get any autographs?
It was Futb's post that got to me tribdog. I know your sort of joking and I rarely take anything you post seriously. :smile:

The Bob (2004 ©)
 
  • #14
you better hope this place never catches fire, and I'm the only one around to warn you about it.
3rd degree burns will teach you to take me seriously when I yell "fire!"
 
  • #15
tribdog said:
you better hope this place never catches fire, and I'm the only one around to warn you about it.
3rd degree burns will teach you to take me seriously when I yell "fire!"
I said rarely, not never. I used to and then realized that most of what you say is for a laugh in this place.

The Bob (2004 ©)
 
  • #16
and it took you a while to figure it out.
You trying to say I ain't that funny? is that what you're telling me? If this can't be a bob friendly thread make it an anti-tribdog one huh? I see.
 
  • #17
tribdog said:
and it took you a while to figure it out.
You trying to say I ain't that funny? is that what you're telling me? If this can't be a bob friendly thread make it an anti-tribdog one huh? I see.
Man you are hilarious. I mean, you won and award after all. There is no such thing as a Bob-Friendly Thread (unfortunately :frown: ) as I seem not to fit in anywhere but I would never want an Anti-trbdog one ever.

*BOW* I apologise *BOW*

The Bob (2004 ©)
 
  • #18
that's better
now get up, you're embarrassing yourself
 
  • #19
Your problem is living in the wrong country.

The US is a very Bob friendly country. There's even a bridge in Colorado named Bob. They have a Bob festival every summer. Bob Dole even attended once. In fact, all people named Bob have to make a pigrimage to the festival at least once in our lives.
 
  • #20
Here in Arizona you can go to the BOB and watch the Diamondbacks play from 8 ft away
 
  • #21
How dare you say football is gay! I'll admit that its not the most manly of sports, but it is closely linked to that of rugby which is the manly sport. Takes the piss out of your girlie 'American Football'. And portsmouth still suck. I have met two of Southamptons star players before though, James Beattie and Marian Pahars. And another useless bit of Information i was at the 2003 FA cup final, bad game but the atmosphere in and around the stadium was amazing.
 
  • #22
Andy said:
bad game but the atmosphere in and around the stadium was amazing.
no, that doesn't sound gay at all. I apologize.
 
  • #23
Ur gay sweetheart boy!

But to be serious it was a damn good being in the stadium, was going to say it was a good day but my team lost and the weather was ****. I notice your not defending American football for being a girls game.
 
  • #24
you are right, I'm not defending American football. There is only one game I play, let alone defend. the one game NOBODY thinks is remotely gay. I was Captain of the 2001 NLA champion Arizona LeatherChaps. That was the first year of play using the new NLA guidlines, and this year was named Padtopper of the entire Nude Leapfrog Association. so don't call me gay.
 
  • #25
That gets my funniest post vote, first time i have laughed out aloud reading a post on this website, nice.
 

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