Ain,t that what it’s all about if you were born into it so to speak,. I went in to it when I was four or five on my uncles shoulders, and he then sat me on the fence as it was. I don’t hardly remember much about it I think it was Against Newport or Watford as there was definitely Gold, Yellow, shirts involved don’t know the score I think we lost. No matter what else I ever did in football, or out , I was hooked for Palace and Selhurst Park. Lose that attachment and you get one step further towards it being more entertainment than a passion.

For better or worse, football is moving on and it is becoming more of an all round entertainment business, hence why we see things like the fan zone outside.

I think most on here are of the age where nostalgia plays a big part. I suppose what you have to do is take yourself out of that mindset and imagine what it is like for the new fans and how the future is going to be shaped for them.

I will say though that I think the most iconic thing in football is when you go to your first night game, walk up the steps and get your first view of the pitch. It sticks in your mind forever.

You’ll probably find that most have lived nearby to the ground at some point even if they have now moved away. We are primarily that sort of club.

I’ll stand in the p!ss soaked Arthur any day over today’s modern grounds.

It’s where I grew up, it’s where I love!

Now Zaha's got a bit of green grass ahead of him here... and finds Ambrose... not a bad effort!!!!

There are a surprising number of our supporters in my 'neck of the woods' on the south coast.

I know of two public houses,not too far removed from my abode where the Management or owners are Palace supporters.

I heard a conversation on the beach the other day between supporters and only today witnessed a young chap entering a local store with a club mask.

I am informed that the local train station was awash with our supporters waiting for the train on the night of Julian Speroni's testimonial.

I personally know a few supporters who are resident probably within 2 miles of 'Chez Willo'.

Edited by Willo (05 Mar 2021 11.49pm)

By the way, to answer the poster questioning the Arthur. I’ve bee literally everywhere in Selhurst right back to when the Arthur was all terracing. The Arthur is the worst stand. It’s dark in there cramped. Crap food and never have what you want, but it is real old school with real old school singing fans. We easily out sing the Ultras when we get going. I’d be happy to go back but only if they let us fill it. Which ain’t gonna happen. I’m very lucky to have been all round. Loved the Homesdale when it was terracing. That’s where I went then

Edited by dreamwaverider (06 Mar 2021 1.01am)