Bringing Kids To a Game

[MattMan]

Hi Lads,

Traveling from Dublin to the City vs Chelsa game in a few weeks and bringing my two young lads ages 6 & 8.
- Wondering what's to do around the stadium before the game ?
- Didn't know much about the layout of the seating until just now, didn't realize there is a Family Stand, we have tickets for Section 109 which is quite close to the visiting supporters, wondering if it will be OK for kids ?

cheers

MattMan

[MattMan]

Apologies, reckon I may have posted to the wrong sub-forum... should I repost in "The Maine Football forum", and have this one removed or can it me moved ?

[iwasthere2012]

I've been going over with my now teenager for quite a few years now.
When he was younger we used to turn up at City Square early and there was usually loads to keep kids amused. Just sample the atmosphere outside the hour before kickoff.
In town, the football museum is free (donations taken) and well worth a look.

[MattMan]

Thanks @iwasthere2012, the museum certainly sounds like a must see, I've also just booked a stadium tour for the Sunday morning. My older lad (8) is a mad City Fan but the younger lad(6) is actually a Chelsea fan !!, Guessing him wearing a Chelsea jersey on the day would be frowned upon...

[Wonderwall]

Thanks @iwasthere2012, the museum certainly sounds like a must see, I've also just booked a stadium tour for the Sunday morning. My older lad (8) is a mad City Fan but the younger lad(6) is actually a Chelsea fan !!, Guessing him wearing a Chelsea jersey on the day would be frowned upon...

6 years olds usually get a pass especially if you are a blue. Just take some tissues to console him

[iwasthere2012]

Thanks @iwasthere2012, the museum certainly sounds like a must see, I've also just booked a stadium tour for the Sunday morning. My older lad (8) is a mad City Fan but the younger lad(6) is actually a Chelsea fan !!, Guessing him wearing a Chelsea jersey on the day would be frowned upon...

6 years olds usually get a pass especially if you are a blue. Just take some tissues to console him

And there's plenty of time for him to see the light and come over from the dark side.

[MattMan]

Indeed there is... the older lad I nearly had to strangle... he started of supporting of all team .... United.... then moved to Chelsea... and finally saw the light and settled on City..... it was a tough journey.....

Younger lad has so far picked Celtic, Barca and Chelsea... but there's still time for conversion...

[iwasthere2012]

Indeed there is... the older lad I nearly had to strangle... he started of supporting of all team .... United.... then moved to Chelsea... and finally saw the light and settled on City..... it was a tough journey.....

Younger lad has so far picked Celtic, Barca and Chelsea... but there's still time for conversion...

With City it's not a conversion it's a moment of clarity. This game will hopefully be his epiphany.
When he sees the campus and ground hopefully that will be it.......and a favourable result.