TangerineDream Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 I'm looking forward to going to this weekend's game against Gillingham with my son, which will be my first game since the Liverpool home FA Cup victory last season, and I'll be hoping for an equally entertaining game with the Latics coming out on top. Living in Salford I follow my local side Salford City in the Northern Premier League - four promotions outside the football league - but still relish the odd visit to Boundary Park when Salford haven't got a game. Not having missed a home or away game for over 5 years I tend to use any Saturday's off to get a welcome weekend to myself. However this weekend I really fancy re-visiting my old 'home' of many years ago and wallow in the nostalgia of years gone by. My favourite years were the 'tangerine' ones of the mid 60's and the subsequent ones which saw us go from Division Four to Division Two, culminating in the 1-0 win over Manchester United at BP. Happy memories also of 'winning' the Ford Stand when 4 and 5 goal victories were the norm! I couldn't understand, and was really sad when the stand was pulled down. Couldn't it have been modernised or was done to accomodate the great plans that never materialised? Either way I'm really interested in what the new stand is going to look like. I'm sure it will be massively different to the old wooden plank floored one that used to be there before the Ford Stand went up! Still a Latics fan at heart I have to say that I enjoy non-league football far more these days for a great number of reasons although the years i went to BP regularly will forever be some of the best times of my life. However, this Saturday I'll enjoy listening to 'Mouldy Old Dough' again - just as i did the first time back in the early 70's, and remember with affection the likes of Jim Fryatt, David Shaw, Alan Groves, Jim Bowie, Keith Bebbington and countless other heroes in my estimation. I'm getting that misty eyed that i might even be back for the MK Dons game! Interestingly enough Salford have just taken on 17 year old Latics youth striker Haydn Foulds who has just joined us on a works experience basis and who is expected to start in our next home against Curzon Ashton a week on Saturday. See you Saturday! Zigger Zagger Zigger Zagger, Athletic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OAFC_Ryan Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 (edited) Still a Latics fan at heart I have to say that I enjoy non-league football far more these days for a great number of reasons although the years i went to BP regularly will forever be some of the best times of my life. However, this Saturday I'll enjoy listening to 'Mouldy Old Dough' again - just as i did the first time back in the early 70's, and remember with affection the likes of Jim Fryatt, David Shaw, Alan Groves, Jim Bowie, Keith Bebbington and countless other heroes in my estimation.! Errrrrrr... Do you like Blur? Edited February 19, 2014 by OAFC_Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TangerineDream Posted February 19, 2014 Author Share Posted February 19, 2014 Blur ? 'Mouldy Old Dough' was by Lieutenant Pigeon. I've got all their 3 LP's! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downender Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Blur ? 'Mouldy Old Dough' was by Lieutenant Pigeon. I've got all their 3 LP's! hahaha....enjoy the day mate... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underdog Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 I'm looking forward to going to this weekend's game against Gillingham with my son, which will be my first game since the Liverpool home FA Cup victory last season, and I'll be hoping for an equally entertaining game with the Latics coming out on top. Living in Salford I follow my local side Salford City in the Northern Premier League - four promotions outside the football league - but still relish the odd visit to Boundary Park when Salford haven't got a game. Not having missed a home or away game for over 5 years I tend to use any Saturday's off to get a welcome weekend to myself. However this weekend I really fancy re-visiting my old 'home' of many years ago and wallow in the nostalgia of years gone by. My favourite years were the 'tangerine' ones of the mid 60's and the subsequent ones which saw us go from Division Four to Division Two, culminating in the 1-0 win over Manchester United at BP. Happy memories also of 'winning' the Ford Stand when 4 and 5 goal victories were the norm! I couldn't understand, and was really sad when the stand was pulled down. Couldn't it have been modernised or was done to accomodate the great plans that never materialised? Either way I'm really interested in what the new stand is going to look like. I'm sure it will be massively different to the old wooden plank floored one that used to be there before the Ford Stand went up! Still a Latics fan at heart I have to say that I enjoy non-league football far more these days for a great number of reasons although the years i went to BP regularly will forever be some of the best times of my life. However, this Saturday I'll enjoy listening to 'Mouldy Old Dough' again - just as i did the first time back in the early 70's, and remember with affection the likes of Jim Fryatt, David Shaw, Alan Groves, Jim Bowie, Keith Bebbington and countless other heroes in my estimation. I'm getting that misty eyed that i might even be back for the MK Dons game! Interestingly enough Salford have just taken on 17 year old Latics youth striker Haydn Foulds who has just joined us on a works experience basis and who is expected to start in our next home against Curzon Ashton a week on Saturday. See you Saturday! Zigger Zagger Zigger Zagger, Athletic! You have just scared the bejesus out of me as my hubby posts on here as tangerinedreams too and is known to a few other on here as that name....so this post is going to confuse the hell out those who know my hubby.....heheh.....this could get interesting......hope the trip is worth it and we get the points Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Living in Salford I follow my local side Salford City in the Northern Premier League - four promotions outside the football league - but still relish the odd visit to Boundary Park when Salford haven't got a game. Mota is a decent player mate, all the best for the season. so this post is going to confuse the hell out those who know my hubby....this could get interesting... I doubt it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OAFC_Ryan Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Blur ? 'Mouldy Old Dough' was by Lieutenant Pigeon. I've got all their 3 LP's! haha doesn't matter, enjoy your day.. And cover your ears when we score! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Heck C-Beck Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Tangerine dream why do you prefer non league football if you don't mind me asking? It's something I am keen to enjoy and experience more when back in the UK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Tangerine dream why do you prefer non league football if you don't mind me asking? It's something I am keen to enjoy and experience more when back in the UK! If I may; I've been watching non-league football for ages now and for me it's a bit like stepping back to the good bits of the seventies and eighties. cheap gutsy football at football grounds that have character. My sons both love it too. You don't even have to follow a particular team, just be a ground hopper - with loads of new grounds to find and experience, Frickley, Abbey Hey, Bamber Bridge, Kendal, Shelley, Leamington, Marine... Some of the things I've seen at matches are a bit out of the ordinary too, like the singing announcer at Fylde, replacement linesmen from the crowd, players getting sent off then going to the snack van to get a pie and stand with the supporters, including step seven (NPLP) and below you can drink beer in the stands as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Heck C-Beck Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 If I may; I've been watching non-league football for ages now and for me it's a bit like stepping back to the good bits of the seventies and eighties. cheap gutsy football at football grounds that have character. My sons both love it too. You don't even have to follow a particular team, just be a ground hopper - with loads of new grounds to find and experience, Frickley, Abbey Hey, Bamber Bridge, Kendal, Shelley, Leamington, Marine... Some of the things I've seen at matches are a bit out of the ordinary too, like the singing announcer at Fylde, replacement linesmen from the crowd, players getting sent off then going to the snack van to get a pie and stand with the supporters, including step seven (NPLP) and below you can drink beer in the stands as well. Thanks Rummy. It was actually a Welsh guys non-league ground hopping blog that first got me more interested in the idea of going to some non-league games. I do enjoy taking in new grounds as well. It also seems like quite good value for money. When I was still in the UK I had a client in Hyde and saw them advertising games at around £5 if memory serves correct. I went to watch the local non-league side where I am based in Japan and it was a good afternoons entertainment, the only thing that put me off becoming a regular was the quality of football (although it was a meaningless end of season game so I could have just been unlucky). I am sure the back home the standard would be much anyway at a similar level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TangerineDream Posted February 20, 2014 Author Share Posted February 20, 2014 (edited) Tangerine dream why do you prefer non league football if you don't mind me asking? It's something I am keen to enjoy and experience more when back in the UK. Cost is a consideration but not the main reason. The main appeal is the closeness between the supporters, club officials and players and the fact that you are valued by the club you support and that your opinion matters. I like the intimacy of being close to the action on the field of play and that the referee and the opposition - as well of course your own players - can hear most comments yelled from the stands. Six years ago, after not having watched football for a good number of years, I decided to take in a match at Salford and was immediately hooked by the friendliness of the place, and the quality of football on offer. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise that the standard of football is not up to scratch at level 8 of the pyramid as I've witnessed some cracking games over the last few years. Admittedly I've seen some bad ones too, but that happens at every level of football. I like the way that you can enjoy a good craic with the opposing fans, that you can have a drink during the game - providing it's in a plastic glass - and stay late in the clubhouse to mull over the game with your own players right up to the Chairman and President. There's no airs and graces at all as everyone is there for the love of the game and to support their local side. Don't worry about having to buy tickets before a game - home or away - and parking is a doddle wherever we play. You'll get to see all sorts of grounds - ramshackle and otherwise - with most away games within easy travelling distance. This season we played Darlington who are hoping to clinch either a promotion or play-off place come April, while recent seasons saw us come up against Chester and Halifax Town. The variety of opposition is wide ranging and there's never any hint of aggro or bother when you travel away. The main difference is that you can only ever support one football league team but that's not necessarily the case with non-league football. When I lived in London E17 in the mid 80's I happened to take in a match at Leyton-Wingate, previously and subsequently known as Leyton FC, and literally round the corner from Leyton Orient. I was hooked the first time I saw them, began to go to every game and quickly developed a great circle of friends. The cameraderie was fantastic and I was fortunate enough to see them reach the 1st Round proper of the FA Cup for the first time in 35 years during my stay in Walthamstow. Following 5 preliminary rounds and 7 games - including an away win at Crawley Town - we eventually lost 2-0 at Swansea City's Vetch Field ground. The memories of my time with them will always be treasured. The point is that if I moved away from Salford and went down to the nearest non-league team, I know that I would be welcomed with open arms, quickly get a whole load of new friends, and that I would begin to support whoever passionately. That to me is what non-league football is all about. It's not as tribalistic as league football but don't underestimate the passion of the supporters. I'm just as fanatical about Salford City as any Premier League super club follower. The difference is that I'm appreciated as a supporter and not treated as a customer. I'm not for one minute suggesting that's the case with Divisions 3 and 4 - can't stand this League 1 and 2 rubbish - but inevitably the higher you go up the league the more distant you become from what was once a working man sport. Anyway will be good to be back in fold on Saturday and let's beat the Gills! Edited February 20, 2014 by TangerineDream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TangerineDream Posted February 20, 2014 Author Share Posted February 20, 2014 Mota is a decent player mate, all the best for the season. I doubt it. Nelson Mota was loved by the Salford fans and we were absolutely gutted that he was allowed to leave to join FC United of all teams! He was regarded in certain quarters as something of a luxury but he's one of those players who you would actually pay more to see his silky skills. If he does go higher - like Jack Redshaw at Morecambe - let's not forget where he started his career! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaddySmoker Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 I can understand us losing fans to Citeh and to the Scum but to Salford City for goodness sake. OAFC or no-one for me, I am afraid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Heck C-Beck Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 I can understand us losing fans to Citeh and to the Scum but to Salford City for goodness sake. OAFC or no-one for me, I am afraid. Aren't you a super fan;) I think if you actually read what tangerine and rummy wrote properly you would realise these guys are still fans of Oldham. Even taking in one game a year tangerine is watching more than most people from Oldham anyway so don't really see why this annoys you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaddySmoker Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Aren't you a super fan;) I think if you actually read what tangerine and rummy wrote properly you would realise these guys are still fans of Oldham. Even taking in one game a year tangerine is watching more than most people from Oldham anyway so don't really see why this annoys you? Super fan wow, how on earth do you come to that description? I have properly read the above comments, I always do, otherwise I would not comment BUT please, a fan who travels all the way from Salford and goes to 1 game a season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Super fan wow, how on earth do you come to that description? I have properly read the above comments, I always do, otherwise I would not comment BUT please, a fan who travels all the way from Salford and goes to 1 game a season. OHCB's point is: there are many who are closer that don't go at all - neither is Tangerine sticking two fingers up, you don't know the full story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Heck C-Beck Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Super fan wow, how on earth do you come to that description? I have properly read the above comments, I always do, otherwise I would not comment BUT please, a fan who travels all the way from Salford and goes to 1 game a season. It was a bit tongue in cheek hence the ;) in response to the only OAFC or no one for me, but apologies it does read back a bit strong. I wasn't really looking to pick a fight, but thought the comment about Salford was a bit needlessly condescending and over the top reaction to the OP's thread. Just because you could only enjoy OAFC doesnt mean other fans of the club cant enjoy the rest of what football has to offer too. Rummy got the final point of my post spot on that you seemed to miss, plenty more people in Oldham who go to no games at all. If we were all tied to one club I wouldn't be an Oldham fan because my dad is not originally, he just happened to settle in the northwest eventually and he ended up taking me to Oldham for my first match and I caught the bug and eventually he did too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaddySmoker Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 It was a bit tongue in cheek hence the ;) in response to the only OAFC or no one for me, but apologies it does read back a bit strong. I wasn't really looking to pick a fight, but thought the comment about Salford was a bit needlessly condescending and over the top reaction to the OP's thread. Just because you could only enjoy OAFC doesnt mean other fans of the club cant enjoy the rest of what football has to offer too. Rummy got the final point of my post spot on that you seemed to miss, plenty more people in Oldham who go to no games at all. If we were all tied to one club I wouldn't be an Oldham fan because my dad is not originally, he just happened to settle in the northwest eventually and he ended up taking me to Oldham for my first match and I caught the bug and eventually he did too. Its a god job that you didn't end up being raised in Salford then, but I have no complaints about people choosing a club and sticking with it, through thick and thin! With regards to the people of Oldham not going to Latics, I didn't miss the point, I just ignored it as it was nothing to do with the discussion. It is a free country and it is rather up to Latics to produce a product to tempt them with hopefully decent facilities too. But I don't want them coming on here telling me that they are attending once! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TangerineDream Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 Blimey. I didn't realise that my original posting would provoke such discussion but I would like to add two or three comments. 1 - Latics will always be my 'League' team. As I said previously, you can only ever support one League team as the ties that you established in your formulative years following the league club of your choice are for life and unconditional. Living in Stretford I used to have the p**s taken out of me for following the Latics but I did so with great pride. The 82 bus up to Hollinwood from Chorlton, followed by the 2X up to Boundary Park only ever increased my anticipation of match days and nights. 2 - When my son was in school he begged to have a Manchester United shirt like all his mates but I flatly refused , told him he was special, deserved better and then bought him a Latics shirt. After witnessing his first ever game at BP - the 6-2 win over Wimbledon in the Premier League - together with myself and his Grandad, which incidentally brought a tear to my eye at the time. he became a Latics fan as well. We used to have a season ticket for a few seasons but then just drifted away from the game for family reasons. He continues to go now and then and it will be good for both of us go together again. When he lived in Oldham, prior to moving to Manchester, my dad used to go to BP regularly in the 40's and 50's right up to the very early 70's and was instrumental in me turning my back on City and United. 3 - I may only go to BP maybe once or twice a season, but believe me when I'm there some of the old passion and feeling doesn't take long to return and I'm just as involved as I used to be so many years ago. Having said that, I can't turn back time to re-ignite my enthusiasm on a permament basis and my involvement in non-league football since the mid 80's has changed my interest in the game forever. I have massive respect for the Latics fans who turn out week in and week out to support their team through thick and thin, but please don't berate me for not doing the same. I'll go occasionally when my finances and other football committments allow but Latics will always remain my 'first love'. Incidentally the secretary at Salford City is also a lapsed Latics fan who used to go home and away for years before he moved from Oldham to Salford and got involved with his local side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latics_Fanatic Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Blimey. I didn't realise that my original posting would provoke such discussion but I would like to add two or three comments. 1 - Latics will always be my 'League' team. As I said previously, you can only ever support one League team as the ties that you established in your formulative years following the league club of your choice are for life and unconditional. Living in Stretford I used to have the p**s taken out of me for following the Latics but I did so with great pride. The 82 bus up to Hollinwood from Chorlton, followed by the 2X up to Boundary Park only ever increased my anticipation of match days and nights. 2 - When my son was in school he begged to have a Manchester United shirt like all his mates but I flatly refused , told him he was special, deserved better and then bought him a Latics shirt. After witnessing his first ever game at BP - the 6-2 win over Wimbledon in the Premier League - together with myself and his Grandad, which incidentally brought a tear to my eye at the time. he became a Latics fan as well. We used to have a season ticket for a few seasons but then just drifted away from the game for family reasons. He continues to go now and then and it will be good for both of us go together again. When he lived in Oldham, prior to moving to Manchester, my dad used to go to BP regularly in the 40's and 50's right up to the very early 70's and was instrumental in me turning my back on City and United. 3 - I may only go to BP maybe once or twice a season, but believe me when I'm there some of the old passion and feeling doesn't take long to return and I'm just as involved as I used to be so many years ago. Having said that, I can't turn back time to re-ignite my enthusiasm on a permament basis and my involvement in non-league football since the mid 80's has changed my interest in the game forever. I have massive respect for the Latics fans who turn out week in and week out to support their team through thick and thin, but please don't berate me for not doing the same. I'll go occasionally when my finances and other football committments allow but Latics will always remain my 'first love'. Incidentally the secretary at Salford City is also a lapsed Latics fan who used to go home and away for years before he moved from Oldham to Salford and got involved with his local side. Good on you for choosing Salford City over Manchester United and Manchester City. Even better of you to choose Oldham and make an appearance now and again, better to come a few times rather than none. Enjoy the game mate, hope LJ's football style get's you hooked and to BP on a regular basis! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangerinedreams Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Aren't you a super fan;) I think if you actually read what tangerine and rummy wrote properly you would realise these guys are still fans of Oldham. Even taking in one game a year tangerine is watching more than most people from Oldham anyway so don't really see why this annoys you? There are a few football fans from other towns that take an interest in how Oldham are doing as well, I've got a few friends that take a genuine interest in how Oldham are doing, some even having a flutter, me, I have no connection other than marriage and friendship in Oldham, although I've always looked out for results since the glory years whilst stationed in faraway places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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