Yesterday I watched as dramatic an end to the UK Premiership season as I am ever likely to see.
Manchester City came from 2-1 down against Queens Park Rangers to snatch the Premier League trophy from the grasp of arch rivals Manchester United. High drama indeed.
It was the very stuff of sporting legend and this victory – the first Premier League title for City in 44 years – is something which will be talked about for generations to come.
Man City fans celebrate. Picture: Sky News
Manchester City deserve their victory and this is very, very difficult for me to say as Manchester United fan.
I thought the title was ours. When we won our game against Sunderland and City were losing with just a couple of minutes left to play I thought victory was ours.
But when the referee added on five minutes of stoppage time at Manchester City’s game it injected new hope into the players and two quick goals – goals which will be seen again and again around the world – were soon to follow.
However City’s win is not what I am moaning about today.
My moan is about the Manchester City fans who streamed out of the match before the end of the game – convinced that their team had blown their championship dreams.
As a result many missed what was their team’s finest hour. And for what? To get to the car park before the crowds? To be first in the bar for a drink?
You have paid good money to see your team on the final game of the season so why not watch until the very end?
A lot can happen in the dying minutes of a game. When your team is losing and they need to find reserves of energy and motivation in the final moments of a game that is not when you desert them.
I saw on the news some of these fans leaving the game early and then watched as they scrambled over railings to get back into the stadium once they heard the cheers as the first goal of injury time was scored.
It was comical.
And don ‘t think I am just moaning at Manchester City fans. I have been at many Manchester United games when I have seen the same thing happen too.
Surely our lives are not so busy and our time demands so pressing that we cannot wait for the referee to blow the final whistle?
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Hey Patrick,
I was watching the two games streaming at the same time (Sunderland vs Manchester United & Manchester City vs QPR) and I was really happy that apparently ManU had the league in their hands.
The commentators were yelling like maniacs all about it and suddenly a goal from City.
I was in shock… and following came the corner kicks to what I was only thinking “don’t tell me that they’re going to score here…” and BAM City turned the score around.
It was insane to watch.
About the people who were leaving already before the time was due, man I can’t believe it.
I was present at Estadio Azteca for Copa Libertadores semifinals (2000) it was Club América (México) vs Boca Jrs (Argentina) and we needed to win by three goals in order to get to the next round.
Needless to say, I did stand up from my seat but it was only to be practically STUCK to the hand rail in order to be as close as I could to the field.
We did score the three goals we needed and each goal was insane for us but Boca Jrs came from behind and scored one goal which threw us out of the Libertadores.
I would never, ever, leave a regular league game early, much less for a final.
Sergio
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Hi Sergio,
You are right that the games yesterday were insane to watch. There are going to be lots of celebrations in Manchester today but I don’t think I will be watching the news reports of that.
I am glad you are not one of the guys who leaves the soccer matches early.
Patrick.
P.S. Because this post is so totally not controversial I think yours will be the only comment I get today.
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Hmmm don’t worry about it Pat. Some people write comments, others just read the articles.
Sergio
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Hi Patrick. I want to respond in why the people started to leave before the very end of the game. I think people are programmed to be that why by our society. Exactly why I am not sure. Maybe our society is too judgmental. But I do know for a fact allot of people are to quick to judge. Is it because of our fast paced society? Everyone judged the outcome of the game before it was over in this situation. They were, too quick to judge and in a hurry to leave. Part of my family is very judgmental about me and my online work. I am a failure before I even try and everyone online is out to get me. I certainly don’t feel that way after joining Click Track Profit.
My family does not understand that other people need to make a living online as well and that is why they need to charge small fees to join their TE’s or hub. Maybe the people that were leaving the game before the end did not really understand the game and how it could turn at the very end. Oh and another thing is impatience. They were very impatient to stay until the end of the game and made a snap judgment due to their impatience. They ran out of patience at the end of the game.
I hope this helps Patrick.
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Hi Barb,
Yes people are far, far too impatient these days. I agree with what Sergio said earlier:
“I would never, ever, leave a regular league game early, much less for a final.”
Even sadder is that the people who left would have totally understood that the whole course of a game could change in mere minutes…they had just convinced themselves it wouldn’t happen.
Impatience is never a good idea. As the old saying goes…more haste…less speed.
Patrick.
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Patrick, I meant the small fees for upgrading on TE’s, hubs, etc. are to help others earn a living online even though you can join them free.
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May 14, 2012 at 7:47 pm
Hi Patrick
This is a definite “Monday Moan” of the highest order.
When we student’s in Glasgow going to the Scotland games it always amazed me the number of people who would leave early. I know that stadium’s can be out of the way, but hanging about in the cold waiting for a train back sharing banter with the other fans and laughing at how some people are trying to get rid of excess beer up a side street whilst not attracting the attention of the polis on horseback and an instant fine was just part of the fun.
The true fan will always stay to the end.
It was a shame that Utd lost, but for once the players looked like they actually wanted this more than the wages. If they’d had that fight during the winter months in away games they would have won the title week’s ago.
If you do come over to old trafford next season give us a shout and I can pop into town for a drink.
Andrew
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Hi Andrew,
Great comment…and, yes, if we had put the same amount of effort into things during the winter then we could have had the season wrapped up a couple of weeks ago.
I bet Manchester is an interesting place to be right now.
P.
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Hi patrick
Tell Me about i see it at Arsenal so many leave before the match finishes you may as well get your full moneys worth i never forget though the game at liverpool in 1989 i was there that game live me forever but i think this climax to the end of the league season tops that match in 89.
What do you think?
All the best Harry Scott
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Hi Harry,
I agree that what happened yesterday will go down as one of the defining moments in British soccer.
I mean if the whole thing had been scripted for ultimate dramatic effect it could not have have been any more captivating.
Thanks for your comment.
Patrick.
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