Guest nonaenever Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Not advocating this in its literal sense but I have used my assertiveness with the missus - she has now been persuaded to forego her Saturday bingo session and accompany me to Boundary Park against Peterborough and Southend. £20 pay on the day and I`m trying to "persuade" my daughter to do the same instead of going to The Trafford Centre. If a lot of fans use this gentle, persuasive tactic then we could swell the attendance quite a bit and help the cash-flow? P.S. could watching Latics at home actually be classed as abuse?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Not advocating this in its literal sense but I have used my assertiveness with the missus - she has now been persuaded to forego her Saturday bingo session and accompany me to Boundary Park against Peterborough and Southend. £20 pay on the day and I`m trying to "persuade" my daughter to do the same instead of going to The Trafford Centre. If a lot of fans use this gentle, persuasive tactic then we could swell the attendance quite a bit and help the cash-flow? P.S. could watching Latics at home actually be classed as abuse?! want the number of a good solicitor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick_Valentine Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 I've already tried that this season, she told me where to go in no uncertain terms. Her ex took her to watch Barnsley a few years ago and that put her off for good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singe Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Mental cruelty at the very least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kusunga_Is_God Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Took my girlfriend to Northampton and Walsall at home. Didn't bother asking again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underdog Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 (edited) Sadist....my attempt to converted my united husband lasted about three seasons and a tatoo. He hasn't been to BP for the last two seasons...thank god, as I usually have to pick him up at the pub as he's left early to drown his sorrows and it usually end so up with him asleep on the sofa before MOTD come on. Edited November 22, 2016 by underdog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piglinbland Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 I think this is a great idea and will try to coax some of my entourage down to BP. Won't be easy though, it's mainly Hudds/Villa in this family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjk2008 Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Not advocating this in its literal sense but I have used my assertiveness with the missus - she has now been persuaded to forego her Saturday bingo session and accompany me to Boundary Park against Peterborough and Southend. £20 pay on the day and I`m trying to "persuade" my daughter to do the same instead of going to The Trafford Centre. If a lot of fans use this gentle, persuasive tactic then we could swell the attendance quite a bit and help the cash-flow? P.S. could watching Latics at home actually be classed as abuse?! The Mrs' has been to see us twice in the last 12 months. She'd probably rather I lamped her one than bring her to BP this Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nonaenever Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 I think this is a great idea and will try to coax some of my entourage down to BP. Won't be easy though, it's mainly Hudds/Villa in this family! Good on ya piglin. If everyone pulls together fans CAN make a difference. I`ll make sure the wife and daughter enjoy it - they can have a Balti pie each! And just think if 500 regulars managed to get a partner and daughter/son/friend to accompany every now and then - that adds 1,000 to the attendance. Fans have the power - we just have to find a way to galvanise NOT divide the support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fruitygoo Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Mine said she wanted to go once....picked a Tuesday night in late January....Think we got beat to nil and it was about -2 degrees. Perfect way to make sure i keep Saturday afternoons to myself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Burns Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Mine said she wanted to go once....picked a Tuesday night in late January....Think we got beat to nil and it was about -2 degrees. Perfect way to make sure i keep Saturday afternoons to myself! Nice work. Best just paying £40 to get in but don't actually bring the missus IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc1955 Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Good on ya piglin. If everyone pulls together fans CAN make a difference. I`ll make sure the wife and daughter enjoy it - they can have a Balti pie each! And just think if 500 regulars managed to get a partner and daughter/son/friend to accompany every now and then - that adds 1,000 to the attendance. Fans have the power - we just have to find a way to galvanise NOT divide the support. Bet you're paying for them though aren't you? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
another fan Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 My wife refused point blank to go. Had to take my mistress instead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24hoursfromtulsehill Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 In 2007, I took Miss 24 to a game. It was the first time in 20 years I'd taken a lassie to a game. She's now Mrs 24, so it can't be all bad. (Mind you, she's been only once since.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 In 2007, I took Miss 24 to a game. It was the first time in 20 years I'd taken a lassie to a game. She's now Mrs 24, so it can't be all bad. (Mind you, she's been only once since.) I thought you had been married 23 times previously when I read Mrs 24. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 (edited) In 2007, I took Miss 24 to a game. It was the first time in 20 years I'd taken a lassie to a game. She's now Mrs 24, so it can't be all bad. (Mind you, she's been only once since.) You married your daughter? This isn't Burnley you know. Edited November 23, 2016 by Dave_Og Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Have I been self harming myself by watching Oldham Athletic since 1960? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omar Don't Scare Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 My father in law has been coming for a few weeks now, he's a Munich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcmetty Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 My father in law has been coming for a few weeks now, he's a Munich And our dad for about 30 years, previously a city fan till we started demanding to go to BP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24hoursfromtulsehill Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 You married your daughter? This isn't Burnley you know. It's one of those weird coincidences. Her surname and mine are the same - but she's from the Sussex 24s who are not related to (or at least historically don't associate with) the Lancashire 24s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythemostimportantkick Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 I admire your enthusiasm and determination nonae , but I've struggled in the past couple of years to get family and friends to come when I've had a spare ticket. Be near impossible for me to get them to get their hands in their pockets. A few seasons ago my dad gave me his season ticket for most of the season and I had mine , but I still sat on my Jack Jones for over half the games. It's a tough one in reality to improve attendances on a regular basis while we are so :censored:e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 It's one of those weird coincidences. Her surname and mine are the same - but she's from the Sussex 24s who are not related to (or at least historically don't associate with) the Lancashire 24s. If you say so, but if you have kids then get them mittens rather than gloves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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