Thanks, very funny and honest memories, also saw David Frain in the programme line up. Let’s face it the new Premier league rules and management leave proper fans exasperated .
Thanks, David - that was really interesting. Ball boys are such an integral part of the match that we tend not to notice them . . . wish a few referees could be like that, too!
" The initial nerves and excitement quickly evaporated when I realised how bloody cold it always was. " When I see them shivering on the sidelines, that tends to be when I notice the ball boys the most! (They do get a hot chocolate at half time on the south stand, though).
I'm assuming this is (for now at least!) only in the Premier League . . . they love tinkering to make things worse. But it's a proud tradition - if it ain't broke, don't fix it!
Great read that David,
Thanks, very funny and honest memories, also saw David Frain in the programme line up. Let’s face it the new Premier league rules and management leave proper fans exasperated .
Leave the Ball boys alone !! ⚔️
Thanks, David - that was really interesting. Ball boys are such an integral part of the match that we tend not to notice them . . . wish a few referees could be like that, too!
" The initial nerves and excitement quickly evaporated when I realised how bloody cold it always was. " When I see them shivering on the sidelines, that tends to be when I notice the ball boys the most! (They do get a hot chocolate at half time on the south stand, though).
I'm assuming this is (for now at least!) only in the Premier League . . . they love tinkering to make things worse. But it's a proud tradition - if it ain't broke, don't fix it!
Sue.