What is the score with that? I know when the stadium was first built they said they would create a family atmosphere in that stand, and have activities and entertainment based around the stand, yet there has been no trace of that as far as I know.

i do believe the "the family stand" should be free of bad language, my 8 year old is used to it in the west stand but folk choose the east to avoid such behaviour..

I agree, I can't condone the public behaviour of some fans, but I was more responding to the true fans comment than the above.

I don't think any fan will accept foul and abusive behaviour at the stadium, I don't think there's anything wrong with booing, but anything more is over-stepping the line, in my opinion.

even booing is pointless, it put the team even lower in morale, and less likeley to perform next week, get behind your team or leave the ground.. as i did.

Different people have different ways to show their disappointment. I just leave early, I've never booed and never will, but I can accept it if other fans do it, they have their right and if it's deserved, then it's up to them. But anything more than booing is over the line.

agreed a really good thread, its difficult to judge this one. I totally understand bad language around kids is wrong and this shouldnt be done and people should have a little bit more respect. All warrington fans have great expectations and its been years and years since we have performed consistently, we've had money and some cracking players at the club now and we should be performing a lot better with what we have got. Im a wire fan through and through and would personally never boo my team cos I do think its doesnt help the players moral but also understand why some fans do it.

it was probably the 65 or however many there is from willis street lol

Great thread!

I sit in the East Stand with my son and daughter aged 11 & 6. I find it hard at times to accept the bad language and behaviour of some fans. Even before the game starts a bloke infront of me gives Matt King & Micaheal Monaghan abuse. I like many fans await the day these players earn their keep to remind him of his stupid loutish behaviour. Just for the record, as I have stated before I never boo the opposition or our team as a sign of respect plus as a respecable parent. Moan over!!!!!!

I very rarely swear that badly, but did on the way out on Saturday. And felt immediately bad as I saw a young lad right in front of me.

Absolutely belting post.

I disagree that all the true fans are in the southstand

i watched the Wire in 3 different countries last year and attened all but 2 games and yet i am an east stand boy



p.s.

and i heard the chants and remarks made by the 'fans' in our end it was embarassing

kids as young as i dunno 10 were shouting shoot the ref and all this

sickening

This is terrible and for young children to get upset and not want to come to games anymore is not good. But in the same breath a lot of people save up and go in dept to watch Warrington week in week out. And on the last 7 performances people have had enough and are making their feelings known that they are not happy and i dont blame them. (For the record i don’t boo and never have).

People have to make their feelings known, in all walks of life. I don’t blame certain sections of fans for booing. The club have to know that the paying public aren’t happy with the muck they are serving up to the paying public week in week out.

PS

What was being chanted in the west stand?

Going off my experience ...
Who ate all the pies?
Who ate all the pizzapods?
Who ate the hot dogs? who ate the burgers?
Who ate all the fries.

Oh Harribo...is all there's left.
Oh Harribo...is all there's left.
It's only got harribos, tea and kenco.
Oh Harribo...is all there's left.

All adults in all areas of society have a responsibilty to act in a particular way when in the presence of children. When I had a season ticket in the East Stand, intially with my seven year old and then without after he decided he didn't want to go anymore, I was always aware of my surroundings and adjusted my language accordingly. (Occasionally the odd expletive would slip out, but would be immediately followed by an apology to those around me).

I find it disgusting that a child can be left feeling so upset or fearful that they don't wish to go anymore. Surely the club/stewards should take this sort of behavious, particularly in the East/Family Stand, very seriously indeed. Ignoring the moral issues, losing one child as a fan forever could cost the club thousands over the years in lost ticket and merchandise revenue. All the community awards in the world mean nothing if fans of any age, but in particular children, are too fearful to go to games.