Nickoo 11 Posted November 11, 2017 Author Share Posted November 11, 2017 On 11/1/2017 at 11:18, plumbGER said: Are you from Portsmouth? No mate, from Birmingham Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumbGER 24,518 Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 2 minutes ago, Nickoo said: No mate, from Birmingham Bit of a late reply Wasn't trying to be a smart arse or that, it's just a guy i know has his sister and family coming up next week from Portsmouth and her husband is looking forward to his first ever trip to Ibrox. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickoo 11 Posted November 11, 2017 Author Share Posted November 11, 2017 1 hour ago, plumbGER said: Bit of a late reply Wasn't trying to be a smart arse or that, it's just a guy i know has his sister and family coming up next week from Portsmouth and her husband is looking forward to his first ever trip to Ibrox. I thought you just took a wild guess at where I was from haha I'm pretty excited mate, been a Ger fan for a long time Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumbGER 24,518 Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 10 minutes ago, Nickoo said: I thought you just took a wild guess at where I was from haha I'm pretty excited mate, been a Ger fan for a long time Nah, thought it was him because i was telling his brother in law i post on here a lot. Enjoy your trip and hopefully the team put on a good performsnce for you, club deck loyal here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tannerall 25,935 Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 I honestly can't remember. My dad and and uncle were serious Gers supporters/football fans (gave then an excuse to disappear from 11 o clock on a Saturday and not arrive home till 6 PM, 7PM or if they weren't looking after me, (and if they weren't looking after me 8PM. 9PM, 10PM .........) all the time betting. drinking, popping in to the game for 90 minutes, then drinking, eating fish/blackpuddding supper, drinking, then taking me home or......drinking, drinking, drinking till staggering home at 11 PM. This was the sixties so probably 65 or 66 my first game as a 6 or 7 year old. The Gers fraternity were more solid back then, always looking out for each other (except fot the occasional barneys between the Partick, Govan and Drumchapel mobs on the Copland Road terrace to let off steam.....) Had probably been to hundreds of games and well looked after at the game or in pubs afterward, as a young yin I'd have a lemonade tucked in a corner of a bar, safe and sound amongst a sea of decent Gers fans Probably seen us play every other team in Scotland apart form "ra cellic", as was not allowed to go to those games till my first auld firm in 1973 (aged 13). (Always consider myself the luckiest of Gers fans to watch big Tam toe poke the ball over the line, effectively setting us on a whole new course of success). So in spite of the long answer above, the simple answer is "I don't know", but I am sure it was magic the first time, and that feeling of magic never disapeared, no matter the circumstances. Arriving at Ibrox or an away ground from then on to watch the Ranger was not far off entering the kingdom of heaven. Pure magic.  Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight-Edge-Loyal 6,696 Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Don't sit in fucking Club Deck it's scary up there. Beyond that enjoy mate WATP. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLaudrup 4,684 Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Mine was in 1986 against Motherwell at home. Was 6 years old and went with my Dad. Remember being really excited to see Cooper play. We were terrible and lost 1-0. Fortunately it didn't put me off! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
32Blue 1,605 Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Mine was v Hibs at Ibrox think it was 1974. I remember sitting in my dad's Austin Maxi outside the Viking in Ruggie while he sank a few with his mates and came out periodically with crisps and coke for me! It was great to see guys like Greig, Forsyth, Doddy, Parlane etc. in the flesh. I was asked who i thought was the best player and my response of "Bobby McKean" met with roars of approval. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle 53,685 Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 I was quite young so don't really remember our team line up -Â it was a friendly against maybe West Brom in the early 80s. They had a big black guy with bright reddy orange hair I remember him! That was me hooked, I've barely missed a home match since. Â Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gascoigne8 3,378 Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Im sure it was vs hearts in jock wallaces final season. first real game i can really remember being up for was vs boavista around 86/87 time Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the old guard 2,323 Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Parkhead 1980ish, Alex Miller scored a 25 yarder in the last minute. we beat the cunts 2.1. Wonderful memory for a 12 year old. Think Jim bett scored the other. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJFC 2004 32 Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 48 minutes ago, the old guard said: Parkhead 1980ish, Alex Miller scored a 25 yarder in the last minute. we beat the cunts 2.1. Wonderful memory for a 12 year old. Think Jim bett scored the other. You are spot on mate, August 1980 if I remember correctly although 25 yarder is a bit of an exaggeration but I can't blame you for that. One of four occasions watching Rangers when I have felt absolutely fucking exhilarated. Lovenkrands winner at Hampden, Helicopter Sunday and Fiorentina. Many more wonderful days/nights but these stick out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMRFC 4,786 Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 My first Rangers game was v Dundee United at Ibrox when I was 6 years old. It was on the 24th or 25th of October 2004 and it finished 1-1 with them scoring a fk last minute I believe. I remember shouting to Dado Prso when he was defending a corner and he turned around so six year old me was buzzing. I remember the almost heart drop feeling as I walked through to take my seat in the broomloan stand. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Widow's Son 399 Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Visited Ibrox every few seasons after emigration, less so these days.  It wouldn't matter where I sat or stood since I only cared about being inside the stadium.  Took my children too and although they don't really care for football, they knew it was important to me and indulged me.  I liked to arrive early and wander down PRW although I don't stop in at pubs these days.  Seem to remember a lodge social club somewhere in the vicinity. Walked all around the stadium watching the the fans get ready, listening to the songs.  Great times. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cr3_bear 14,892 Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 On 02/11/2017 at 10:00, Inigo said: Funnily enough, I don't remember anything about the approach to the stadium on my first game. Walking into the arena is what's stayed with me. Always remember the excitement when I got to edmiston drive and seen this sight  Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickoo 11 Posted November 12, 2017 Author Share Posted November 12, 2017 20 hours ago, plumbGER said: Nah, thought it was him because i was telling his brother in law i post on here a lot. Enjoy your trip and hopefully the team put on a good performsnce for you, club deck loyal here. Club Deck good seats? its where im sitting Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickoo 11 Posted November 12, 2017 Author Share Posted November 12, 2017 19 hours ago, Straight-Edge-Loyal said: Don't sit in fucking Club Deck it's scary up there. Beyond that enjoy mate WATP. now you tell me Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumbGER 24,518 Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 3 minutes ago, Nickoo said: Club Deck good seats? its where im sitting I love it mate, bit of a trek up the stairs and not a lot of legroom if you are lanky. Great view though, i've been in club deck 6 for a good few years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickoo 11 Posted November 12, 2017 Author Share Posted November 12, 2017 5 minutes ago, plumbGER said: I love it mate, bit of a trek up the stairs and not a lot of legroom if you are lanky. Great view though, i've been in club deck 6 for a good few years. Sounds pretty good seats, I know the views meant to be top draw. Without sounding like an idiot, I presume you can wear what you want? Just when ever I've sat anywhere 'club' different rules apply. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumbGER 24,518 Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 2 minutes ago, Nickoo said: Sounds pretty good seats, I know the views meant to be top draw. Without sounding like an idiot, I presume you can wear what you want? Just when ever I've sat anywhere 'club' different rules apply. Wear whatever you want mate, the less green the better If you have a seat near the aisles i would suggest wrapping up if it is windy, you catch some draughts off the door, other than that it is well enclosed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickoo 11 Posted November 12, 2017 Author Share Posted November 12, 2017 2 minutes ago, plumbGER said: Wear whatever you want mate, the less green the better If you have a seat near the aisles i would suggest wrapping up if it is windy, you catch some draughts off the door, other than that it is well enclosed. Cheers fella, yea I fully agree with that. Don't worry, I'm putting a few layers on Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight-Edge-Loyal 6,696 Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 47 minutes ago, Nickoo said: now you tell me I don't like heights you couldn't pay me to go up there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenose244 2,618 Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 On 31/10/2017 at 21:18, drewgardiner88 said: Bringing my wee boy to his first game this sat... He is only 3 and a half so don't know how he will get on!! He will be fine mate. I took my two year old son earlier in the season and he's now getting a half season ticket from Santa. Get them in early, they are the future of our club. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billythebear77 10,386 Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 On 11/11/2017 at 19:08, Nickoo said: I thought you just took a wild guess at where I was from haha I'm pretty excited mate, been a Ger fan for a long time There's no feeling like walking out into ibrox, especially when it's a full house. Enjoy mate. Â Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billythebear77 10,386 Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 1 hour ago, bluenose244 said: He will be fine mate. I took my two year old son earlier in the season and he's now getting a half season ticket from Santa. Get them in early, they are the future of our club. This i started taking my boy when he was 4 I think, he gets to more games than me now. He's 20 this year and honestly I still love going to games with him Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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