BaileytheQuitter
Spelling Guru
Just got back from Orient, not a great match but a brilliant moment at the end. But it was the celebrations that made me smile the most.
Now I will start by saying I generally stereotype older sections of our fanbase to be somewhat more subdued than other, younger, areas. This is of course not a reflection of their loyalty or passion for the club. But frequently when Southend score the older fans seem to just stand up and well...clap, while I normally go over the top with madness.
But tonight really touched me.
Walker slams the goal in and is normal in these situations I go a little crazy, running into the isle. I always love looking at our fans (who tonight were simply amazing and I could start a thread just about how much of a credit they were ONCE again), as the reactions heighten the moment for me.
Amongst the usual frenzy of fists and heads was an elderly gentleman. His expression was of pure joy, his fists pumping in ecstacy. I am by no means being patronising but his celebration was as if looking at a twenty year old.
The passion was clearly there. I then turned and he was joining in as enthusiastically as anyone else in the 'we hate Orient' chant.
It really was brilliant to see such passion and joy.
I hope people don't take this as me being patronising as im sure the good sir has supported Southend for far longer than I have.
Well done to everyone who went, and everyone who cheered on from home! Another great night, and not so much from the performance side, but from the support view-
I am once again filled with pride and love for this club.
Up the BLUES!
Now I will start by saying I generally stereotype older sections of our fanbase to be somewhat more subdued than other, younger, areas. This is of course not a reflection of their loyalty or passion for the club. But frequently when Southend score the older fans seem to just stand up and well...clap, while I normally go over the top with madness.
But tonight really touched me.
Walker slams the goal in and is normal in these situations I go a little crazy, running into the isle. I always love looking at our fans (who tonight were simply amazing and I could start a thread just about how much of a credit they were ONCE again), as the reactions heighten the moment for me.
Amongst the usual frenzy of fists and heads was an elderly gentleman. His expression was of pure joy, his fists pumping in ecstacy. I am by no means being patronising but his celebration was as if looking at a twenty year old.
The passion was clearly there. I then turned and he was joining in as enthusiastically as anyone else in the 'we hate Orient' chant.
It really was brilliant to see such passion and joy.
I hope people don't take this as me being patronising as im sure the good sir has supported Southend for far longer than I have.
Well done to everyone who went, and everyone who cheered on from home! Another great night, and not so much from the performance side, but from the support view-
I am once again filled with pride and love for this club.
Up the BLUES!