For the older fans here (1 Viewer)

Ashdown · Apr 28, 2025

I’ve found a lot of this season very stressful watching on TV. I’ve seen every game. 16 live , which are generally nowhere near as bad for whatever reason. I think it’s because I can sing and shout.
I also think the nature of how we have been passing it out from the back has its own stresses as does the kamikaze inconsistent shite of many of our players. The games have mostly been very untidy. A couple of years ago it was much easier to watch as we controlled games much better.

torchomatic · Apr 28, 2025

59. On Saturday we were row E, so quite near the pitch. I found myself being quite aggressive towards their players, doing the wanker sign and stuff.

Outside the ground this Luton supporter said something like "up the Hatters. Saw you crying at Wembley". I told him to fuck off. Most unlike me. Being so close to the pitch turned me into an animal!

Brighton Sky Blue · Apr 28, 2025

torchomatic said:
59. On Saturday we were row E, so quite near the pitch. I found myself being quite aggressive towards their players, doing the wanker sign and stuff.

Outside the ground this Luton supporter said something like "up the Hatters. Saw you crying at Wembley". I told him to fuck off. Most unlike me. Being so close to the pitch turned me into an animal!

Being so close to Tyrese Campbell at Sheffield made me feel similar. Such a dislikeable twat.

Otis · Apr 28, 2025

shepardo01 said:
I'm the opposite.... Going the other way as I get older!!

Yup, exactly the same.

As you get older, you do start wondering "how long have I got left and will we make the Premier League before I die!"

itsvangool · Apr 28, 2025

56. Long distance supporter. Had a season ticket and travelled home and away during the late 1980's. I can never remember being so stressed as I get now. I definitely think not being at games and being able to see all the games on TV is a major factor.

Goals like Saturday's calamity would have just been something you read about back then but now everything is exposed to everyone and everyone has an opinion.

I also think what has happened to us for the last two seasons where we have got so close in both Wembley visits is magnifying the situation. If we had lost like Villa did on Saturday in those matches, we'd be more relaxed.

I just try to console myself that we are in a golden age of supporting this club again and while we can't see into the future it's better than being bottom of League 1 with no hope at all.

duffer · Apr 28, 2025

I actually think I've become more relaxed about it as I've got older. Certainly during the game I still get excited/frustrated/angry/sweary, but I don't think it's enough to tip me into a cardiac event. If I don't post again after the Boro game, you'll know I'm wrong on that though.

long way home · Apr 28, 2025

Been a fan since 77, with age things change but the emotions of any given result seem to get more longer lasting. Personally I don't think that will change, it's in my blood and I wouldn't want any other way. We as a club have never done things the easy way it's in our DNA, so for me it's an inevable outcome to being a fan. We specialize in drama and controversy, if I stayed away or walk in the CBS the emotion is there. I have got to the point that im glad I have passion enough to get emotional about something. The alternative is not good for my soul, I don't think it as stress, i think of it as a privilege.

Bristol sky blue · Apr 28, 2025

Am the wrong side of 50, rarely go to games now and get over disappointing results quickly. Fundraiser for RSPB so work nearly all weekends. These days I would rather go to beautiful places / gardens than a football match, so I am a follower not a supporter now really. Just find the matchday experience leaves me cold these days, not like walking up to Highfield Road from the train station and stopping at pubs (like the Elastic Inn) on the way, which I used to love.

HuckerbyDublinWhelan · Apr 28, 2025

Relax. I’m calm on this one- we’ll win this 2-1

Bad Boy · Apr 28, 2025

Ashdown said:
I’ve found a lot of this season very stressful watching on TV. I’ve seen every game. 16 live , which are generally nowhere near as bad for whatever reason. I think it’s because I can sing and shout.
I also think the nature of how we have been passing it out from the back has its own stresses as does the kamikaze inconsistent shite of many of our players. The games have mostly been very untidy. A couple of years ago it was much easier to watch as we controlled games much better.

Analysed perfectly Ashdown.

I've been struggling to put into words my frustration and anger at watching us play this season and to some extent last.

Untidy, uncontrolled, I absolutely agree.

MalcSB · Apr 28, 2025

Bernie Rhodes Nose said:
Not help by those immortal words ball into the box , there's danger here!!!!..."

It never seems to be our balls in to the box, does it?

duffer · Apr 28, 2025

torchomatic said:
59. On Saturday we were row E, so quite near the pitch. I found myself being quite aggressive towards their players, doing the wanker sign and stuff.

Outside the ground this Luton supporter said something like "up the Hatters. Saw you crying at Wembley". I told him to fuck off. Most unlike me. Being so close to the pitch turned me into an animal!

Torchy and his new mates at Luton. Actual footage...

Grendel · Apr 28, 2025

Football should be about stress and pressure. You support teams for these sort of games.

Big crowds and a tense atmosphere. Highs and lows are far better than mediocrity.

Mcbean · Apr 28, 2025

We are the 12th man

Tommo1993 · Apr 28, 2025

Macca said:
The older I get the more rational I am about it. Ultimately its just a game. I'm over it after an hour either way

100% with this mindset. Old man always used to, and still sometimes does, go in a big grump when we lose. Always promised myself I wouldn’t be the same. Ain’t worth the shit atmosphere in the house.

Simmer down for about 30 mins after the game and that’s that.

Sick Boy · Apr 28, 2025

itsvangool said:
56. Long distance supporter. Had a season ticket and travelled home and away during the late 1980's. I can never remember being so stressed as I get now. I definitely think not being at games and being able to see all the games on TV is a major factor.

Goals like Saturday's calamity would have just been something you read about back then but now everything is exposed to everyone and everyone has an opinion.

I also think what has happened to us for the last two seasons where we have got so close in both Wembley visits is magnifying the situation. If we had lost like Villa did on Saturday in those matches, we'd be more relaxed.

I just try to console myself that we are in a golden age of supporting this club again and while we can't see into the future it's better than being bottom of League 1 with no hope at all.

It's also much better than the annual 17th place finish in the Championship with our only excitement being a possible relegation battle.

skybluelee · Apr 28, 2025

Agree with what lots of others have said, its much more stressful watching on TV or listening to CWR. Being there in person with 28K others feeling the same emotions as I am makes me feel much calmer.

skybluelee · Apr 28, 2025

Legia Sky Blue said:
I always find it less stressful physically being at the game. Also, while I find watching a stream slightly more stressful, its still no where near as bad as listening to a radio commentary where every time the opposition have possession it feels like they are about to score. Doing none of these and trying to do something completely different while a game is on is also a no no for me, as my mind will constantly be on what might be happening at the game.

It took me years to get used to Clive's commentary style. Every time the ball gets near the opposition's box he makes it sound like a goal is imminent. You then watch the highlights and see one of our players slice a 25 yard shot nearly out for a throw-in or something.

ceetee · Apr 28, 2025

Captain Dart said:
Me too. Don't stress over something you have absolutely no control over.

I agree with that.

I don't stress about play-offs, what ifs etc
If it happens I enjoy it.

I went to the Checkatrade final ,just before my 74th birthday thinking it would be my last and only chance of seeing us play at Wembley
Now I've been four times and stressed more about the journey than the result
I would love for us to get to Premier League while I'm still.able to go to games but I'm not sure I'd actually enjoy it.

Skyblueabo1111 · Apr 28, 2025

My dad died 6 months ago. Try organising a funeral, sorting probate, emptying a hoarders flat and selling it.. football is a stroll, after that.

Terry_dactyl · Apr 28, 2025

dadgad said:
I think this has a lot to do with it. We are controlled by the media in ways we weren’t as kids. The adrenaline hit from games and release of neurochemicals is addictive and increasingly impossible to avoid.

I mean, maybe THIS is part of the problem too. I dunno how often you come on here but I’m not sure how helpful for my stress levels, coming and dissecting each game to nth degree is.
Still, here I am!

Old Warwickshire lad · Apr 28, 2025

In my 70s now and this season I seem to be getting worse.
I have angina and know I need to calm down, the grandkids keep telling me to take it easy.
But watching kin Collins in goal is enough to send anyone over the edge.

shepardo01 · Apr 28, 2025

Old Warwickshire lad said:
I have angina and know I need to calm down.

Sorry to hear that Old Warwickshire Lad.
Hope that the High Court Ruling and Kier Starmer's comments last week didn't upset you as much as Brad Collins performances.

Old Warwickshire lad · Apr 28, 2025

shepardo01 said:
Sorry to hear that Old Warwickshire Lad.
Hope that the High Court Ruling and Kier Starmer's comments last week didn't upset you as much as Brad Collins performances.

Not half as much.

ccfcchris · Apr 28, 2025

Having been a fan for a very long time so I'm used to feeling stressful when listening, or watching on TV. On about 80 mins in the Luton game I started to believe we could do it.

Started to get a tight chest which is something that has never happened before. Thankfully I have no heart problems but suffer high blood pressure.

If it happens again I will definitely switch off. If we lose I don't dwell on the result just try to ignore football and later in the week get ready to go again.

Without going into the Collins thing I think he's part of the problem that I feel every time the opposition attack they'll probably score.

In the stadium I never suffer stress as I think we're all together sharing it all.

I'm in my 70s.

Covkid1968# · Apr 28, 2025

Yes it’s stressful… I’d like to think It’s all about perspective…. I’ve just been conned out of a really significant amount of cash and bizarrely that’s not been as stressful.

I take SJW and that really takes the edge off it. Radio and TV are worse than live games.

Football just gets the emotions going… but I don’t let it ruin my week now. We’ve got what we all craved… a team that challenges…I’m trying to embrace it.

steve101 · Apr 28, 2025

I have always reacted badly when we lose, even when I was a kid. It affects my weekend. However, when we win the elation balances it out. Some games are worse than others. My stress response v Luton was far higher than usual, which reflected the roller coaster game. Concerned but hopeful at kick-off; down after sending off; proud at halftime; hopeful and excited when Walsh was off; furious when Jones stayed on; sickened and angry when we gave it all away at the death.
This Saturday probably will be another rollercoaster but part and parcel of being a fan.

CovValleyBoy · Apr 28, 2025

As an older fan I am proud that we have a "CupFinal" on Saturday in front of a CBS full house.

I can barely remember a City defence in 58 years this poor, given our current league position.
With that in mind I have been very relaxed. Can see us getting into the playoffs where it will end.
But a great achievement none the less. WLAD.

no_loyalty · Apr 28, 2025

Nothing more stressful than the last time we were in the Championship playoffs, the second leg at Boro was torture.

COVKIDSNEVERQUIT · Apr 28, 2025

no_loyalty said:
Nothing more stressful than the last time we were in the Championship playoffs, the second leg at Boro was torture.

No, no Luton at Wembley was torture, Man United at Wembley was anger.

Even when you've support them for over 65 years it just doesn't get any easier.

EalingSB · Apr 29, 2025

Really like this thread, health issues aside. A bit like the 'Spotting City fans in the wild' thread, it's refreshing to have people telling stories rather than some of the usual shite (although we love it really).
I'm 51 and can't wait for Saturday but I do get more emotional than I used to; I think I'm more invested because I can watch every match (most on iFollow but try to get to 10-15 a season).
Loved the last few years, probably even more than the PL days although haven't thought about this in depth.

Kneeza · Apr 29, 2025

Gynnsthetonic said:
Found watching the games on tv or listening on the radio so much more stressful than actually being there. I nearly chucked my phone through the living room window on Saturday when luton scored, had to go and sit outside in the garden for an hour after to calm down.

I detest following it on the wireless (see, I'm old!).
You're totally dependant on the tone and excitement in the voice of the commentator, and really have no clue about what is actually happening.
Really winds me up.
Dad died of a heart attack at 58 (just missing the FA Cup win ). I've made an extra 14 years over his score, but I don't want to risk having what saw him off...

fatso · Apr 29, 2025

ccfcchris said:
I'm starting to find the stress quite concerning during games and often think I should turn it off. Just wondering if others suffer the same.

I must admit I close my eyes now everytime the ball goes near our goal.

My Mrs says if City lose she's going shopping all afternoon and round to her friends for dinner, she doesn't want to be in the house when I get back, apparently ill be unbearable, like a bear with a sore head.

No idea what she's on about
It's only a game!

clint van damme · Apr 29, 2025

fatso said:
I must admit I close my eyes now everytime the ball goes near our goal.

Is that you Brad?

fatso · Apr 29, 2025

clint van damme said:
Is that you Brad?

Bugger, rumbled

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