How old are you?

[skipper]

27 in June.

I remember Elm Park & the horrible triangular crest with the 3 colours which was very 80's. The crest before with the 3 Elms was better, but I don't think I went to any games back then (When did it change?)

I sat quite a lot in the away end in Elm park because my dad would take me to meet his army mates who would follow their team.

I can remember not understanding the etequette & shouting "GET UP YOU FAIREY" to one of out players, I was about 10. Modern 10 year olds a much more savvy im sure.

I saw us maily lose, I remember that much.

[Gordons Cumming]

I was in my teens when I started watching Reading in 1969.

[Mr Optimist]

This should be a classic gaussian distribution curve, where did all the bloody 26 to 35 year olds go??

Starting to come out of the woodwork now. I conjecture they were all out on this piss for the weekend while the middle-aged like me could find nothing better to do than nobbing.

Like Arch I am middle aged (40) and it has just dawned on me how sad it is that the only weekend nobbing I do these days is on an internet discussion board.

[Ark Royal]

53 and first game when aged nine - 1st January 1966 at Elm Park v Walsall.

After, they were selling tickets behind the South Bank for the FA Cup 3rd round tie against Wednesday. Had to queue up for tickets with my Mum and Dad and then they did not buy one for me. No wonder I am mentally unbalanced.

[Mine's a Brazilian]

39. First game as a proper fan was v Bristol Rovers in the Branfoot championship season. Mark White's diving header hooked me.

[Ian Royal]

28, but 29 in three weeks. First game Bolton @ Wembley aged 13 ish.

[Royal With Cheese]

28, but 29 in three weeks. First game Bolton @ Wembley aged 13 ish.

Really? Please don't take this the wrong way but I thought you were in your mid fifties.

I'm 44 and a Branfootian - only moving to the Royal Counry in my teens.

I quite like the idea of going back to the old div III and standing at a lot more games next season. Might give up my Sky subsciption if we go down.

[Blue Biscuit]

52. First game was Dennis Allen's testimonial in the early 70's. First league game was a victory over Torquay Utd a few weeks later. Won 2-1 with a Gordon Cummings volley. I was truly addicted from that moment.

[Ark Royal]

39. First game as a proper fan was v Bristol Rovers in the Branfoot championship season. Mark White's diving header hooked me.

That was 84/85, not 85/86.

[Ian Royal]

28, but 29 in three weeks. First game Bolton @ Wembley aged 13 ish.

Really? Please don't take this the wrong way but I thought you were in your mid fifties.

I'm 44 and a Branfootian - only moving to the Royal Counry in my teens.

I quite like the idea of going back to the old div III and standing at a lot more games next season. Might give up my Sky subsciption if we go down.

I've had worse news today. I think I'll live.

I know I'm apparently an angry, miserable bugger.

[Mid Sussex Royal]

45 & first game in Spring 1971 vs Preston under Jack Mansell.

We won 1-0 which was a surprise as they were top and we were bottom 4 and indeed were relegated a month later.

Went behind the Tilehurst end with my dad and remember some hard looking Preston fans (they probably weren't but to a 7 year old made an impression) chanting behind us - no segregation then.

[andrew1957]

52 - hence born in 1957 obviously

Attended my first game as a teenager - too long ago to remember exactly which game - the grey cells are not that good! Have been attending matches regularly for over 30 years.

[Mine's a Brazilian]

39. First game as a proper fan was v Bristol Rovers in the Branfoot championship season. Mark White's diving header hooked me.

That was 84/85, not 85/86.

It was a long time ago...

[Ark Royal]

39. First game as a proper fan was v Bristol Rovers in the Branfoot championship season. Mark White's diving header hooked me.

That was 84/85, not 85/86.

It was a long time ago...

S'ok MaB. Chalky White's header was quite spectacular though.

[jollyjiminy]

Hmmm. I'm in the wrong half of the table... but hopefully not in a relegation battle!!

[Mad Dog's Ghost]

Einstein, you're not on some kind of grooming mission with this one are you ?

I'm old enough to have watched RFC in the lower leagues plenty ... and it was largely shite and I don't want any more of that. Guess that makes me a plastic in your eyes.

[ankeny]

52. First game was Dennis Allen's testimonial in the early 70's. First league game was a victory over Torquay Utd a few weeks later. Won 2-1 with a Gordon Cummings volley. I was truly addicted from that moment.

I think I was at that game did Bobby Moore and Geoff Hurst Play?

[Ark Royal]

27 in June.

I remember Elm Park & the horrible triangular crest with the 3 colours which was very 80's. The crest before with the 3 Elms was better, but I don't think I went to any games back then (When did it change?)

I sat quite a lot in the away end in Elm park because my dad would take me to meet his army mates who would follow their team.

I can remember not understanding the etequette & shouting "GET UP YOU FAIREY" to one of out players, I was about 10. Modern 10 year olds a much more savvy im sure.

I saw us maily lose, I remember that much.

That was actually designed by Ian Branfoot's daughter, so it would have been around 83/84? My favourite was definitely the three elms with the Kennet and Thames running underneath.

[seahawk10]

I'm 33, living in Oz. Never been to a Reading game. It's on my list of things to do... would hope it to be an EPL game naturally.
I always have been a Reading fan & always will be. EPL or wherever. Worse thing about our current struggle will be from my side of the world absolutely no chance of seeing any matches or highlights.
My ritual on a Sunday nowadays is waking up & checking the net first thing in the morning & recently it hasn't been a good way to start the day. Been able to see the FA cup games & the wins have been great to watch though I'd happilty trade them for wins in the championship & to just read about them.
Though with us being relegated from the EPL I do get alot more sleep on the weekends

Top post Stu! I love how Reading is taking a strong hold in Australia. I wish there were a few more followers in Los Angeles so I could meet up and watch a game at the pub on occasion.

[Ark Royal]

I'm 33, living in Oz. Never been to a Reading game. It's on my list of things to do... would hope it to be an EPL game naturally.
I always have been a Reading fan & always will be. EPL or wherever. Worse thing about our current struggle will be from my side of the world absolutely no chance of seeing any matches or highlights.
My ritual on a Sunday nowadays is waking up & checking the net first thing in the morning & recently it hasn't been a good way to start the day. Been able to see the FA cup games & the wins have been great to watch though I'd happilty trade them for wins in the championship & to just read about them.
Though with us being relegated from the EPL I do get alot more sleep on the weekends

Top post Stu! I love how Reading is taking a strong hold in Australia. I wish there were a few more followers in Los Angeles so I could meet up and watch a game at the pub on occasion.

Stu - In case you do not know, you should be able to get the Donny game on the Intercomputernetweb. I have watched a few games live this season at http://www.justin.tv. You may have to put up with French or Arabic commentary, but it is better than nothing.