Quote from: Risso on October 07, 2017, 07:45:40 AMHave some episodes of cartoons he likes on your phone.As opposed to the one on the pitch?
Have some episodes of cartoons he likes on your phone.
Hello everybody. I am taking my 6 year old nephew to the Sheffield Wednesday game in November. I don't have children so this will be as nerve-wracking for me as it is for him. He's very keen to go because his friend Alex from school goes to the games and I think he's got a bit of Villa jealousy going on but unfortunately he doesn't really understand what going to the game is about (my sister has told me, for example, that he doesn't really understand if he is going to watch football or play football). I've bought family tickets right next to the tunnel so he can see the players up close and the mascots etc. My questions are:a/. We live in Sutton so I normally get the train in but I'm guessing the walk might be a bit far for him - any advice on where to park?b/. My biggest worry is he'll get bored. I get bored watching Villa so it's only fair that he might. I'm planning on taking some back up plans to distract him but unsure what at this stage.c/. Is there anything I'm missing out on?To be fair, I went at six years old and was hooked. The game I went to was Villa 1-0 Wimbledon and however I look at that I guess it wasn't a thriller so hopefully it'll have the same effect on him. For all the crap I've witnessed with Villa it's definitely worth it.I know this topic has been covered before, so apologies. I couldn't find it though! Thank you.
I've been taking my lad since he was 3. He's now 18 and still comes with me. Every game for us is an away game and a long car journey but it just becomes part of the Villa experience. Snacks and drinks are a life saver, so are mobile phones and I pads for the journey. The highlight of the day was always buying H&V from Percy!
Quote from: Tom_Mc9? on October 07, 2017, 07:19:27 AMHello everybody. I am taking my 6 year old nephew to the Sheffield Wednesday game in November. I don't have children so this will be as nerve-wracking for me as it is for him. He's very keen to go because his friend Alex from school goes to the games and I think he's got a bit of Villa jealousy going on but unfortunately he doesn't really understand what going to the game is about (my sister has told me, for example, that he doesn't really understand if he is going to watch football or play football). I've bought family tickets right next to the tunnel so he can see the players up close and the mascots etc. My questions are:a/. We live in Sutton so I normally get the train in but I'm guessing the walk might be a bit far for him - any advice on where to park?b/. My biggest worry is he'll get bored. I get bored watching Villa so it's only fair that he might. I'm planning on taking some back up plans to distract him but unsure what at this stage.c/. Is there anything I'm missing out on?To be fair, I went at six years old and was hooked. The game I went to was Villa 1-0 Wimbledon and however I look at that I guess it wasn't a thriller so hopefully it'll have the same effect on him. For all the crap I've witnessed with Villa it's definitely worth it.I know this topic has been covered before, so apologies. I couldn't find it though! Thank you.I take my 6 year old but with his 19 year old brother. He loves it despite having the attention span of a goldfish!As I come from the North I park at the City of Birmingham University for £5. The Hare of the Dog Pub is now closed so its a 15 minute walk to the Holte Suite. I find the family fun zone near the North Stand (acadamy training) a great way to entertain a 6 year old but I'm not sure if it runs every game? A game programme (kids quiz etc) can help keep them interestedFinally go buy him a souvenir in the club shop after the game!.Hope it helps!
My oldest is 6 and I take him every couple of months to get him interested. His last game (Bolton) he started to show some genuine interest - we actually won, he enjoyed the Conor Hourihane chant and he started chanting "Villa Win" on the way out and a bunch of lads joined in which really made his day (he's still talking about it now). Hes also getting more competitive at sports and is interested in football and is starting to ask about the rules, throw ins, corners that kind of stuff but be prepared for a bit of a running commentary.I normally sit in the North Bank when I take him (alien territory for me but they often have cheap combo deals and lots of kids/families there). I took him to one game when he was 4 (in the Trinity) and he came home and asked his Mum what a c*** was (and Mrs MDC didn't say "your Dad" before any wit on here chips in lol). Less sweary where we sit although at 6 he knows not to repeat anything he hears and I explain any words he asks about. The Holte sounds good from there and he asked when we were going to start sitting in there (he knows that's where I go when I go without him).He's still a bit young so our routine is watch first half, pint for me juice for him, packed lunch/snack and then he has a tablet at some point in the second half when ever he fancies it. We always get the train - hes as fascinated with the fans as much as the game and loves hearing people singing on the train and the general hubub at New St and the hordes of folk wearing the same shirt as him at Aston. The walk is no problem for a 6 year old.