Everyone remembers their first football match. It’s ingrained in the memory for most football fans, the anticipation, the excitement and noise, the cigarette smoke, the throng of the crowd, the chanting and at times, the coarse language. It’s a heady mix for a young football fan, feeling part of something different. Football is tribal, more than any other sport I think and all the better for it. My first experience was back in 1985, Oldham Athletic vs Hull City. I’ve been hooked ever since. I love the architecture of the stadiums, the club colours, history, stories of resolve in adversity and quirks of this glorious sport. Although football has changed a lot since my first game it still retains the ability to surprise, shock, and leave grown men and women in tears. Moments of glory, controversy and despair are all part of being a football supporter.
Whether your football team is involved in competing for honours, fighting relegation or sat in mid-table obscurity there is always plenty to savour as we approach the end of the season, not least the upcoming FA Cup Semi-Finals which I’ll preview later in the week. I'll keep it brief for now. This is my first foray into the blogging world, so thanks for reading and your comments are always welcome.
Whether your football team is involved in competing for honours, fighting relegation or sat in mid-table obscurity there is always plenty to savour as we approach the end of the season, not least the upcoming FA Cup Semi-Finals which I’ll preview later in the week. I'll keep it brief for now. This is my first foray into the blogging world, so thanks for reading and your comments are always welcome.
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