: Sat Jul 25, 2009 8:18 pm  

I left the GB - Aus Tri Nations final at HT when GB were getting thumped

I left early at the Leeds - Widnes 0-38 defeat at home when Andy Currier ripped us apart

I left earlyish when we beat Barrow 90-0 in 1990

However I stayed to the end at Knowsley Road in 2004 (?) when Saints put about 50 points on us

I've watched on TV but still had an opinion about the match afterwards

Depending on my mood, and life in general, I will do things that reflect how I feel. If Leeds were getting torn to pieces and playing sh*t, I suspect I would walk out. However, I might stay if I was enjoying myself

This thread looks like its been started to improve post counts or to "prove" that they went to the game

Personally, I don't give a sh*t what anyone else does, I've got enough on worrying about my own business

I guess the OP must be lonely

Re: Leaving games early : Sat Jul 25, 2009 9:04 pm  

Blue 'n Amber wrote:

I was embarrassed by the rats last night.

So much for supporting your team.

Early darters should face the firing squad, or at the very least be thrown in a large tub of acid.

Re: Leaving games early : Sat Jul 25, 2009 9:10 pm  

sgtwilko wrote:

The lads have just flogged their guts out for us!!

And what about those occasions when they haven't flogged their guts out for us ?

Can you leave early then ?

My personal record is 5 minutes after half time, a decision vindicated by the subsequent utter flogging the hapless assortment of players representing our club took.

: Sat Jul 25, 2009 9:13 pm  

LS16_Rhino wrote:

We left on the sound of the final hooter - legged to the car and it was still a mare getting out of Wigan.

Too right. I'm sure they've designed the road system so you go round it twice to make you think Wigan's bigger than it actually is!

: Sat Jul 25, 2009 9:51 pm  

I wonder if the OP is trying to "lord it on everyone" that he is a better supporter than everyone else! I now pick and choose which games I attend based on the number of feckwitts I predict will attend and my interest levels on the game.

Last night was always going to be a non-starter for me as soon as Wigan started 'bigging' up the game and started reducing ticket prices.

: Sat Jul 25, 2009 10:25 pm  

Cala Millor Rhino wrote:

I wonder if the OP is trying to "lord it on everyone" that he is a better supporter than everyone else! I now pick and choose which games I attend based on the number of feckwitts I predict will attend and my interest levels on the game.

Last night was always going to be a non-starter for me as soon as Wigan started 'bigging' up the game and started reducing ticket prices.

Thanks for recognising there would be a high number of feckwitts and avoiding adding an additional one, a truly inspiring sacrifice,

Re: Leaving games early : Sun Jul 26, 2009 6:56 am  

AdmiralHanson wrote:

My personal record is 5 minutes after half time, a decision vindicated by the subsequent utter flogging the hapless assortment of players representing our club took.

My personal record is 80 minutes early, and I don't mean staying at home, I mean travelling to Headingley, sitting in the supporters club pre-match and then when it started to empty for the queues at the turnstiles, deciding to stay in the supporters club for the duration and guess what the scores were from the noise of the crowd.

Re: Leaving games early : Sun Jul 26, 2009 8:45 am  

AdmiralHanson wrote:

And what about those occasions when they haven't flogged their guts out for us ?

Can you leave early then ?

My personal record is 5 minutes after half time, a decision vindicated by the subsequent utter flogging the hapless assortment of players representing our club took.

The Regal Trophy final against Widnes at Central park?
The game against Wigan where Offiah scored 10 tries?
The premiership final against Wigan?

I'm curious...

: Sun Jul 26, 2009 8:51 am  

I bet it was the semi against Saints at Wigan with the infamous 'bird on the pitch.'

Re: Leaving games early : Sun Jul 26, 2009 9:33 am  

Lawrie L wrote:

Why do people do it?

10minutes to go a fair few were leaving, with 5 minutes the stand was half to 2/3rds empty

now given the current economic climate surely you want to get your moneys worth. I understand the "want to beat the traffic line" will get used but why does it happen?

What's it got to do with you?

Why should you know why people go early?