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Deity

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blunted said:
I know it is difficult to choose your pre-season games when you want them, but I favour a slow progression from poor to, middling to top sides. I feel money plays a part now. Playing a lower side with a player we may be interested in, also has its attractions.
Just leave out teams that kick us. We have had Nuneaton and that side abroad we played last season who were animals.
Not sure this idea of playing some teams that are way above us (Monaco) is productive. I notice very little post match comment from Frank on that one.
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Spot on.
 
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SBT

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blunted said:
I know it is difficult to choose your pre-season games when you want them, but I favour a slow progression from poor to, middling to top sides. I feel money plays a part now. Playing a lower side with a player we may be interested in, also has its attractions.
Just leave out teams that kick us. We have had Nuneaton and that side abroad we played last season who were animals.
Not sure this idea of playing some teams that are way above us (Monaco) is productive. I notice very little post match comment from Frank on that one.
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I don’t think there’s any correlation between pre-season form and regular form really. As long as the players show up match fit on day 1 of the season and are well drilled in whatever tactic we’re playing then it’s been productive.
 
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RegiswasGod said:
We're taking our 6 year old to his first game, against Pauli. He's autistic and struggles with noise, but is adamant he wants to go to a game. We chose this one as we don't mind if we have to sack it off and leave early. Fully expecting to probably leave at half time. I think boredom will likely kick in by then, or the noise will be too much.

Good luck with it. Agree with the other poster; get plenty of photos. Their first game is always a special memory.
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My children are autistic like myself. The last time i went through this was with my youngest lad. His first game was years ago during the pre season in Italy. Wasn't a problem other than the constant visits to the toilet as he was 4. The first problem came when the season started. Too many people and he kept his hands over his ears. We left on about 70 minutes when he said he wanted to go. But in the way home he told me hiw much he enjoyed it. Got the ear muffs which didn't stop all the noise which worked a treat. After a few games he got used to it and refused to wear them. He then started telling everyone to stop swearing as it's naughty 😂

There's no solid rules for you. As you will know every autistic child is different. Maybe take a favourite teddy, toy or even a book. Just be ready for anything. With him being keen to go you might have it easy.

Good luck and enjoy.
 
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RegiswasGod

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Lamps said:
My children are autistic like myself. The last time i went through this was with my youngest lad. His first game was years ago during the pre season in Italy. Wasn't a problem other than the constant visits to the toilet as he was 4. The first problem came when the season started. Too many people and he kept his hands over his ears. We left on about 70 minutes when he said he wanted to go. But in the way home he told me hiw much he enjoyed it. Got the ear muffs which didn't stop all the noise which worked a treat. After a few games he got used to it and refused to wear them. He then started telling everyone to stop swearing as it's naughty 😂

There's no solid rules for you. As you will know every autistic child is different. Maybe take a favourite teddy, toy or even a book. Just be ready for anything. With him being keen to go you might have it easy.

Good luck and enjoy.
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We have his ear defenders and have told him to bring a teddy of his choice. We really have no idea what to expect. He's adamant though that he's going to meet his favourite player - he randomly latched on to Jamie Allen, who will hopefully make an appearance - so we need to try and manage those expectations.

If we manage 70 minutes like you did, we'll be chuffed. Let's see. I'm excited for him. He's already wearing his shirt with Allen on the back this morning; I think it's going to be washed a few times this week!
 
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Lamps

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RegiswasGod said:
We have his ear defenders and have told him to bring a teddy of his choice. We really have no idea what to expect. He's adamant though that he's going to meet his favourite player - he randomly latched on to Jamie Allen, who will hopefully make an appearance - so we need to try and manage those expectations.

If we manage 70 minutes like you did, we'll be chuffed. Let's see. I'm excited for him. He's already wearing his shirt with Allen on the back this morning; I think it's going to be washed a few times this week!
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The first player my lad met was Maddison who was only a lad himself. He loved it when he started playing for us.

You're going to be a very proud dad by the end of the day 💙 And best of all you will have something to share with each other.
 
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RegiswasGod

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Lamps said:
The first player my lad met was Maddison who was only a lad himself. He loved it when he started playing for us.

You're going to be a very proud dad by the end of the day 💙 And best of all you will have something to share with each other.
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Already a very proud dad. This is just another memory we're all going to cherish 🩵. I think we're as excited as he is. My other lad is already a season ticket holder with me; if all goes well, this will be one of the last seasons where I only take 1 instead if 2 🤞😊
 
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aloisiwouldhavescored

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Sadly not able to attend matches any more, due to ill health. Anyone know if the 2 pre-season friendlies this week will be shown anywhere or if commentary will be on CWR? Our only lifeline to CCFC these days.
 
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aloisiwouldhavescored said:
Sadly not able to attend matches any more, due to ill health. Anyone know if the 2 pre-season friendlies this week will be shown anywhere or if commentary will be on CWR? Our only lifeline to CCFC these days.
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Yes Betis will be streaming it live on their YouTube channel.

May have to change vpn like the Monaco game to be able to watch.
 
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Ashdown

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Does anyone have any info on the possible St Pauli support. Are the numbers and noise likely to be anything like the Werder Bremen fans…If so, might invest in some ear phones myself, those drums pounding non stop .
 
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COVKIDSNEVERQUIT

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Rang up the ticket office today to book two tickets for the Balcony bar for the friendly game with St Pauli got told that we will be sitting in the Directors box, can't be selling much in the corporate area then, but it means that I've set in every area in the CBS. 😎
 
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Sky_Blue_Dreamer

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Ashdown said:
Does anyone have any info on the possible St Pauli support. Are the numbers and noise likely to be anything like the Werder Bremen fans…If so, might invest in some ear phones myself, those drums pounding non stop .
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They were loud but it was a bit weird. When they scored they didn't even stop to celebrate - they just carried on singing the song.
 
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Hobo

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Ashdown said:
Does anyone have any info on the possible St Pauli support. Are the numbers and noise likely to be anything like the Werder Bremen fans…If so, might invest in some ear phones myself, those drums pounding non stop .
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It is hard getting tickets for St Pauli home games as they sell out, even official supporters clubs find it hard.

St Pauli fan clubs in UK: London x 2, Scotland, Manchester, Yorkshire, Derby and Brighton. I think there is one in Ireland. I know some members of those fan clubs have bought tickets for the away end. I suspect they will have a decent following.
 
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blunted

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SBT said:
I don’t think there’s any correlation between pre-season form and regular form really. As long as the players show up match fit on day 1 of the season and are well drilled in whatever tactic we’re playing then it’s been productive.
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There are endless examples of poor pre-seasons and good league performances. Also the opposite.
That said, confidence plays a big part in team performance, particularly with strikers. After Simms scored against poor opposition in the cup two years ago, his form improved dramatically.
Hence, the need to choose games carefully. I quoted the Benfica game under Ron Atkinson where we were smashed and it certainly unsettled us that season.
The club has said we wanted harder pre-seasons quoting Leicester as an example, but we were unlucky not to beat them in the first game at their place.
If Frank had given us his in-depth thoughts on the Monaco performance like he does with most other games, I would have been happy. Bad day at the office or we just wanted to try some different things? It really was a woeful performance against a side who are not only light years ahead of us, but played quite a few of their young players. I struggle to think of a City player who came out of that game with any credit.
 
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SBT

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blunted said:
If Frank had given us his in-depth thoughts on the Monaco performance like he does with most other games, I would have been happy. Bad day at the office or we just wanted to try some different things? It really was a woeful performance against a side who are not only light years ahead of us, but played quite a few of their young players. I struggle to think of a City player who came out of that game with any credit.
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It was essentially a behind closed doors friendly wasn’t it? I don’t know if there’s much to be read into the lack of a big Lampard interview afterwards.
 
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Taking my two daughters to the Betis game. My oldest is 5 and she’s been twice before (as she’s repeatedly told her sister!) and the youngest is 4 and it’ll be her first game.

I don’t expect to last the full 90, and I’ll be packing various contingencies in the backpack, including iPads as a very last resort.

I have a feeling they’ll get bored of the game but won’t want to leave, hence the colouring books, iPads etc!

Anyone know if the fans village and the small family bit are open pre game?
 
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blunted

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SBT said:
It was essentially a behind closed doors friendly wasn’t it? I don’t know if there’s much to be read into the lack of a big Lampard interview afterwards.
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Behind closed doors means nothing these days. Monaco streamed it, the local press covered it and everyone I know either watched it or saw the highlights.
I think Frank hardly commented as it was so awful. Just my gut feeling, but you may be right.
 
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