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The bloke in Row R

thai malaysia addickthai malaysia addick
in General Charlton
I am usually impressed by feats of endurance. Today, I wasn't. It is national Dave Day today, so let's call the man sitting in Row R of the West Lower Dave. Dave was about my age - an old goat of 60. Dave looks the part. He wears a hat with a Charlton badge on it and a jacket with a Charlton badge. I wore what my daughter calls a silly hat with no badge and a Fat Face jacket. 2-0 to Dave so far.

Now, I am more than capable of the add bit of sarcasm or cynicism, but from the moment the game started Dave moaned and moaned. Actually, he didn't just moan, he mocked everything Charlton did and blew out of all proportion everything Brum did. And, when he was obviously wrong, he would shrug it off with a laugh to his mate, whom we shall also call Dave to avoid confusion. Dave (the first one) must have uttered the word "unbelievable" over 100 times during the game - and I do not exaggerate. That fact in itself is quite unbelievable.

Whenever Brum got anywhere near our goal, he assured everyone within a 10 yards radius that they would score. Needless to say, when Brum broke away and scored their second, he had to say "I told you so" to the other Dave. Well, Dave, if you predict they are going to score on 50 occasions, you are going to be right some time. When I heard him say "I told you so", I felt my fist clenching and couldn't help myself turning round and scowling at him. This was how I knew he was about 60.

The purpose of this post is not just say how much Dave spoilt my day. That's my problem. I pay my money and take the risk of what I see and what I hear. The purpose is to organise a whip round. If we can buy 23 hats with badge of the other teams in our league and 23 jackets with the same badges, I am happy to hunt out Dave and tell him to bog off to the South Stand where he can cheer as much as he likes when "his team" score or when Charlton screw up. I think a collection of £1000 should do the job.

Dave, please don't come to The Valley again. The team actually needs some support not an unbelievable fool like you. Please give generously to my appeal.
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  • timkentimken
    lots of empty seats.just move
  • VincentVincent
    thai malaysia addick said:

    I am usually impressed by feats of endurance. Today, I wasn't. It is national Dave Day today, so let's call the man sitting in Row R of the West Lower Dave. Dave was about my age - an old goat of 60. Dave looks the part. He wears a hat with a Charlton badge on it and a jacket with a Charlton badge. I wore what my daughter calls a silly hat with no badge and a Fat Face jacket. 2-0 to Dave so far.

    Now, I am more than capable of the add bit of sarcasm or cynicism, but from the moment the game started Dave moaned and moaned. Actually, he didn't just moan, he mocked everything Charlton did and blew out of all proportion everything Brum did. And, when he was obviously wrong, he would shrug it off with a laugh to his mate, whom we shall also call Dave to avoid confusion. Dave (the first one) must have uttered the word "unbelievable" over 100 times during the game - and I do not exaggerate. That fact in itself is quite unbelievable.

    Whenever Brum got anywhere near our goal, he assured everyone within a 10 yards radius that they would score. Needless to say, when Brum broke away and scored their second, he had to say "I told you so" to the other Dave. Well, Dave, if you predict they are going to score on 50 occasions, you are going to be right some time. When I heard him say "I told you so", I felt my fist clenching and couldn't help myself turning round and scowling at him. This was how I knew he was about 60.

    The purpose of this post is not just say how much Dave spoilt my day. That's my problem. I pay my money and take the risk of what I see and what I hear. The purpose is to organise a whip round. If we can buy 23 hats with badge of the other teams in our league and 23 jackets with the same badges, I am happy to hunt out Dave and tell him to bog off to the South Stand where he can cheer as much as he likes when "his team" score or when Charlton screw up. I think a collection of £1000 should do the job.

    Dave, please don't come to The Valley again. The team actually needs some support not an unbelievable fool like you. Please give generously to my appeal.

    So what gives you the right to tell Dave to stay away just because you don't like what he was saying.
  • LeuthLeuth
    There was a ridiculous man in Block M of the North Upper today right in front of me, had a partner & kid with him, spent the first half-hour screaming advice at the top of his lungs, then they all left :D
  • A-R-T-H-U-RA-R-T-H-U-R
    I've sat next to him many many times.
    Home and away.

    What a life he must have, him and all the other Dave's.
  • UboatUboat
    Vincent said:

    thai malaysia addick said:

    I am usually impressed by feats of endurance. Today, I wasn't. It is national Dave Day today, so let's call the man sitting in Row R of the West Lower Dave. Dave was about my age - an old goat of 60. Dave looks the part. He wears a hat with a Charlton badge on it and a jacket with a Charlton badge. I wore what my daughter calls a silly hat with no badge and a Fat Face jacket. 2-0 to Dave so far.

    Now, I am more than capable of the add bit of sarcasm or cynicism, but from the moment the game started Dave moaned and moaned. Actually, he didn't just moan, he mocked everything Charlton did and blew out of all proportion everything Brum did. And, when he was obviously wrong, he would shrug it off with a laugh to his mate, whom we shall also call Dave to avoid confusion. Dave (the first one) must have uttered the word "unbelievable" over 100 times during the game - and I do not exaggerate. That fact in itself is quite unbelievable.

    Whenever Brum got anywhere near our goal, he assured everyone within a 10 yards radius that they would score. Needless to say, when Brum broke away and scored their second, he had to say "I told you so" to the other Dave. Well, Dave, if you predict they are going to score on 50 occasions, you are going to be right some time. When I heard him say "I told you so", I felt my fist clenching and couldn't help myself turning round and scowling at him. This was how I knew he was about 60.

    The purpose of this post is not just say how much Dave spoilt my day. That's my problem. I pay my money and take the risk of what I see and what I hear. The purpose is to organise a whip round. If we can buy 23 hats with badge of the other teams in our league and 23 jackets with the same badges, I am happy to hunt out Dave and tell him to bog off to the South Stand where he can cheer as much as he likes when "his team" score or when Charlton screw up. I think a collection of £1000 should do the job.

    Dave, please don't come to The Valley again. The team actually needs some support not an unbelievable fool like you. Please give generously to my appeal.

    So what gives you the right to tell Dave to stay away just because you don't like what he was saying.
    Yeah good point, Vincent. What gives TMA the right to want to be positive and support his team and for others to feel the same way? We don't need your sort, TMA.
  • GoonerhaterGoonerhater
    we have had these types for generations ---no idea why they go
  • SillybillySillybilly
    Had a "Dave" a few rows behind me today. Block K west upper must have been row D or E about seat 175 or thereabouts. Sat with his missus and just spouted complete garbage incessantly. About the 60 mark too. Sorry mate but if you're reading this you need to get out more/go to specsavers/learn the rules of football/just f### off (delete as appropriate). It was funny to a point but I couldn't do it every week.
  • VincentVincent
    Uboat said:

    Vincent said:

    thai malaysia addick said:

    I am usually impressed by feats of endurance. Today, I wasn't. It is national Dave Day today, so let's call the man sitting in Row R of the West Lower Dave. Dave was about my age - an old goat of 60. Dave looks the part. He wears a hat with a Charlton badge on it and a jacket with a Charlton badge. I wore what my daughter calls a silly hat with no badge and a Fat Face jacket. 2-0 to Dave so far.

    Now, I am more than capable of the add bit of sarcasm or cynicism, but from the moment the game started Dave moaned and moaned. Actually, he didn't just moan, he mocked everything Charlton did and blew out of all proportion everything Brum did. And, when he was obviously wrong, he would shrug it off with a laugh to his mate, whom we shall also call Dave to avoid confusion. Dave (the first one) must have uttered the word "unbelievable" over 100 times during the game - and I do not exaggerate. That fact in itself is quite unbelievable.

    Whenever Brum got anywhere near our goal, he assured everyone within a 10 yards radius that they would score. Needless to say, when Brum broke away and scored their second, he had to say "I told you so" to the other Dave. Well, Dave, if you predict they are going to score on 50 occasions, you are going to be right some time. When I heard him say "I told you so", I felt my fist clenching and couldn't help myself turning round and scowling at him. This was how I knew he was about 60.

    The purpose of this post is not just say how much Dave spoilt my day. That's my problem. I pay my money and take the risk of what I see and what I hear. The purpose is to organise a whip round. If we can buy 23 hats with badge of the other teams in our league and 23 jackets with the same badges, I am happy to hunt out Dave and tell him to bog off to the South Stand where he can cheer as much as he likes when "his team" score or when Charlton screw up. I think a collection of £1000 should do the job.

    Dave, please don't come to The Valley again. The team actually needs some support not an unbelievable fool like you. Please give generously to my appeal.

    So what gives you the right to tell Dave to stay away just because you don't like what he was saying.
    Yeah good point, Vincent. What gives TMA the right to want to be positive and support his team and for others to feel the same way? We don't need your sort, TMA.
    Uboat what you doing up this late. They BOTH have a right to be there, The covered end booed at the end should they all stay away
  • smiffyboysmiffyboy
    Vincent are you Dave?
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  • VincentVincent
    smiffyboy said:

    Vincent are you Dave?

    Sorry sniffy boy I only get into banter with grown ups
  • StoneStone
    This type of 'fan' clearly has issues at home or work. Probably get beaten by his wife or is bullied at work and needs an outlet for his pent up anger.
  • Leroy AmbroseLeroy Ambrose
    Goonerhater said:

    we have had these types for generations ---no idea why they go

    This. I've never understood it either. I swear to you, in that season we absolutely f***ing annihilated the Championship, we were smack in the middle of that 13 game winning run and there were still pricks sitting around me in the North moaning when we were 3 up. After the run had been ended by Swindon (I'll still never forgive that little fucker Willie Carson), I took my mate (who's a Leeds fan) with me to a game. It was against Wolves, who I think were second or third at the time. It was a cracking match, we won 2-0 - and yet there were people whinging around us, to the point where my mate said he's never experienced anything like that at Elland Road - even during the absolute toilet years.

    We certainly do have some strange 'fans'. It used to piss me off - I've had stand-up rows in the past with some of them - but now I just look at them in some sort of sad bewilderment.
  • Sonicstud85Sonicstud85
    I had Danny Hollands in front of me today with his Mrs and 3 lovely children. Had to say hello at half time and what a pleasant man he is. He had a jacket and hat with a CAFC badge on... ;-)
  • JaShea99JaShea99
    Was anyone near that 'keep going' woman today?
  • VincentVincent
    Dave is there. Dave has always been there. Dave will be there long after we cease to be there.
    Dave will sit there and watch rubbish football then applaud the team off.
    Dave will criticise the club but never the manager.
    Dave will come on fans forums and support his manager failing to accept how poor our football has become
    Dave has his opinion and is entitled to voice it because Dave is Dave
  • GillisGillis
    Vincent said:

    Dave is there. Dave has always been there. Dave will be there long after we cease to be there.
    Dave will sit there and watch rubbish football then applaud the team off.
    Dave will criticise the club but never the manager.
    Dave will come on fans forums and support his manager failing to accept how poor our football has become
    Dave has his opinion and is entitled to voice it because Dave is Dave

    Yeah Dave, stop supporting your team, you moron!
  • seth plumseth plum
    If Dave is always there, then Dave is loyal.
  • North_Lower_PhilNorth_Lower_Phil
    I think yesterdays performance tends to bring out a bit of Dave in all of us. It's hard to be positive and supportive when we are 1-0 down and everybody can see whats coming. I think many of the players had a good game, but people are becoming frustrated the managers ability to make changes at the appropriate times. Polish Pete on with 4 minutes left on the clock! Makes absolutely no sense to me or any of the other Daves sat around me
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  • VincentVincent
    North_Lower_Phil said:

    I think yesterdays performance tends to bring out a bit of Dave in all of us. It's hard to be positive and supportive when we are 1-0 down and everybody can see whats coming. I think many of the players had a good game, but people are becoming frustrated the managers ability to make changes at the appropriate times. Polish Pete on with 4 minutes left on the clock! Makes absolutely no sense to me or any of the other Daves sat around me

    Dave the ref did us no favours either
  • Six-a-bag-of-nutsSix-a-bag-of-nuts
    edited February 2014
    Wasnt thinking of Dave as Everyman. I think you all know the type the original poster meant. But, fair enough, you pays your money and all that
  • Fanny FanackapanFanny Fanackapan
    Dave's actual name is Rodney Charlton Trotter.....
  • HuskarisHuskaris
    I sit near a Dave East stand E block. He pisses me off so much with his negativity. He only gets angry when we are winning claiming we will throw it away. One week we were winning 2 (or 3?) nil and when he was moaning the guy sitting next to me had finally had enough and shouted that he should shut up and stop being so negative as we are winning...

    That's when it happened...

    The opposition scored goal, after goal, after goal (3 in total I believe to either draw level or go ahead). At this point Dave's face lights up like the entire collection of playboy bunnies have just walked into his bedroom naked and starts shouting "ah yeah mate we are great aren't we, playing so well aren't we?! Cheers mate!"

    Just to clarify the man I sit next to is one of the nicest men I've ever seen supporting charlton, a real gent, but this guy winds him up week in week out.
  • VincentVincent
    Huskaris said:

    I sit near a Dave East stand E block. He pisses me off so much with his negativity. He only gets angry when we are winning claiming we will throw it away. One week we were winning 2 (or 3?) nil and when he was moaning the guy sitting next to me had finally had enough and shouted that he should shut up and stop being so negative as we are winning...

    That's when it happened...

    The opposition scored goal, after goal, after goal (3 in total I believe to either draw level or go ahead). At this point Dave's face lights up like the entire collection of playboy bunnies have just walked into his bedroom naked and starts shouting "ah yeah mate we are great aren't we, playing so well aren't we?! Cheers mate!"

    Just to clarify the man I sit next to is one of the nicest men I've ever seen supporting charlton, a real gent, but this guy winds him up week in week out.

    Is your Dave right to be negative when we have only won 3 times at home this season including the great escape against Doncaster. Or should he shouted down because he is unhappy with the rubbish he is seeing at home most games.
    Just a thought but how many fans would we have had on Saturday if all your Dave's were to stay away.
  • cafcfred4cafcfred4
    I moaned all game because we where shit. Sorry.
  • sadiejane1981sadiejane1981
    cafcfred4 said:

    I moaned all game because we where shit. Sorry.

    We've found dave!
  • BedsaddickBedsaddick
    cafcfred4 said:

    I moaned all game because we where shit. Sorry.

    Was your dad at the game yesterday ?
  • CAFCTrevCAFCTrev
    Loads of c*nts go to Charlton games, goes with the territory...
  • BGSAddickBGSAddick
    Fanny Fanackapan said:

    Dave's actual name is Rodney Charlton Trotter.....

    Yeah, named after Dave

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