Mike, look at this thread and see how the Hammers fans typically behave in South East Essex, pretty unpleasant.[b said:Quote[/b] (Xàbia Shrimper @ May 14 2006,09:37)]Is there? The only history I can think of is the fact that quite a few West Ham fans used to come and support Southend United when we played on Friday nights back in the 70s and 80s. I can see why there's a reason to hate them now ...[b said:Quote[/b] (OlvisIII @ May 13 2006,22:47)]I know there is a history between our clubs ...
As did some of our fans after defeats in two LDV Vans Trophy Finals! Swings and roundabouts ...[b said:Quote[/b] (RobM. @ May 14 2006,16:29)]Still - they looked pretty silly in jesters's hats when they lost!
Fair enough ... but I still think some people are overreacting though ...[b said:Quote[/b] (Prodigal Son @ May 14 2006,20:48)]Mike, look at this thread and see how the Hammers fans typically behave in South East Essex, pretty unpleasant. For people in this part of the world who do not support them, yesterday was the right result.
I believe the shop is closed now as part of the re-structuring with the Hammers Superstore. But that shop was only there in Southend because of a demand in the town so you can't blame the club of tapping an obvious market, can you?[b said:Quote[/b] (northbankblue @ May 14 2006,21:15)]My reasons for not liking the spammers are that w&nk ham flag in our end at last seasons play off final, the shop, and just the fact that they all seem to think they are so great and nothing seems to dent that fact no matter how wrong they can be!
f%&k me, Mikes got a mate in Beefy .LOL[b said:Quote[/b] (Beefy @ May 14 2006,20:12)]Speak for yourself, mate.
Agreed, amusing here in Bas Vegas, but did feel sorry for some friends who would have to face the dreaded journey back from Cardiff.[b said:Quote[/b] (Xàbia Shrimper @ May 14 2006,20:15)]Fair enough ... but I still think some people are overreacting though ...[b said:Quote[/b] (Prodigal Son @ May 14 2006,20:48)]Mike, look at this thread and see how the Hammers fans typically behave in South East Essex, pretty unpleasant. For people in this part of the world who do not support them, yesterday was the right result.
Not as stupid as I felt in full cowboy gear after the Grimsby game[b said:Quote[/b] (RobM. @ May 14 2006,15:29)]Still - they looked pretty silly in jesters's hats when they lost!
I agree its about time Southend United opened up a Superstore[b said:Quote[/b] (Xàbia Shrimper @ May 14 2006,20:18)]I believe the shop is closed now as part of the re-structuring with the Hammers Superstore. But that shop was only there in Southend because of a demand in the town so you can't blame the club of tapping an obvious market, can you?[b said:Quote[/b] (northbankblue @ May 14 2006,21:15)]My reasons for not liking the spammers are that w&nk ham flag in our end at last seasons play off final, the shop, and just the fact that they all seem to think they are so great and nothing seems to dent that fact no matter how wrong they can be!
A good idea IF the demand really is there?[b said:Quote[/b] (CSWICKFORDSHRIMPER @ May 14 2006,21:39)]I agree its about time Southend United opened up a Superstore
in Basildon Eastgate Centre.... theres now big demand in the new town ..... tapping into an obvious market ?
Also Arsenal, Chelsea, spurs.... the list goes on not sure about the SadOs Mike ?... never met any yet ??[b said:Quote[/b] (Xàbia Shrimper @ May 14 2006,20:54)]Indeed, although demographics come into the equation once again. I hear that Basildon has a large following for Leyton Orient and West Ham United as well as Southend?
OK. I had the impression that a lot of O's lived in the new town ...[b said:Quote[/b] (CSWICKFORDSHRIMPER @ May 14 2006,21:59)]Also Arsenal, Chelsea, spurs.... the list goes on not sure about the SadOs Mike ?... never met any yet ??
The Football League Supporters Survey 2006 declares that 25% of the respondents cite "parental influence" as the reason they support their chosen team. That's a fair proportion ...[b said:Quote[/b] (prittlewellshrimper @ May 14 2006,23:27)]Mike , with regards to the " demographics" argument , can you tell me if that would be necessary if SUFC were Prem and West Ham were Championship ? I dont think so . How many kids would be saying " me Dads familys' from the East End so thats why I support The 'ammers innit" ? For me that blows the " demographics " case out of the water ......