| longest/oldest supporter 09:01 - Aug 31 with 8803 views | seasidedale |
After reading about the turnstile sponsor, Iwas just wondering how long our supporters have been watching us, Who is he oldest and who watched us the longest , i will start I know it wont be the longest 47 years |  | | |  |
| longest/oldest supporter on 09:08 - Aug 31 with 5421 views | 1949er |
I first started going to Spot land at the age of six.that was in 1949.so including this year it will be 68. | |
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| longest/oldest supporter on 09:10 - Aug 31 with 5416 views | sykeboy |
50 for me this season😀 | | | |
| longest/oldest supporter on 09:19 - Aug 31 with 5386 views | Nigeriamark |
51st season watching at least 1 game for me once I get to the Southend game which will be my first game this year |  | | |
| longest/oldest supporter on 09:22 - Aug 31 with 5375 views | BlueMessiah |
What about the bestest though? Surely that's the most important thing. I think I know who the winner is!
(Clue: not you James1980) |  |
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| longest/oldest supporter on 09:56 - Aug 31 with 5304 views | TalkingSutty |
| longest/oldest supporter on 09:22 - Aug 31 by BlueMessiah |
What about the bestest though? Surely that's the most important thing. I think I know who the winner is!
(Clue: not you James1980) |
We already have the 'super fan'... David Clough, he waa given the award a few years ago and rightlyso. There are other examples also, it's not just dependant on how many games you currently attend. Some did their whack years ago and no longer attend games.Some never attend games.but just post on the forum. [Post edited 31 Aug 2017 10:02]
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| longest/oldest supporter on 09:59 - Aug 31 with 5299 views | firgrovedale51 |
Not sure approx 59/60 | | | |
| longest/oldest supporter on 10:16 - Aug 31 with 5237 views | James1980 |
| longest/oldest supporter on 09:22 - Aug 31 by BlueMessiah |
What about the bestest though? Surely that's the most important thing. I think I know who the winner is!
(Clue: not you James1980) |
Well considering at the most I will be 37 that goes without saying  | |
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| longest/oldest supporter on 10:34 - Aug 31 with 5197 views | Albert_Whitehurst |
Sweetmore? |  | | |
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| longest/oldest supporter on 10:41 - Aug 31 with 5179 views | Huddersdale1 |
First went to Spotland in 1966/7 as a 9 year old, v Barnsley 1-1 draw I think | | | |
| longest/oldest supporter on 10:46 - Aug 31 with 5165 views | Huddersdale1 |
| longest/oldest supporter on 10:41 - Aug 31 by Huddersdale1 |
First went to Spotland in 1966/7 as a 9 year old, v Barnsley 1-1 draw I think |
Also remember that there was some trouble after the game on the street opposite The Church Inn | | | |
| longest/oldest supporter on 11:00 - Aug 31 with 5132 views | Bobbyjoe |
My neighbour attended his first game in the 40's. Must have a strong claim. Not sure if he renewed his season ticket!!!!!!! | | | |
| longest/oldest supporter on 11:01 - Aug 31 with 5129 views | SuddenLad |
Saw my first game in 1961. There are many who have been going longer. David Clough was rightly recognised for his sterling support & service to Dale. A legend.
That said, there are many who have given years of unrecognised voluntary service behind the scenes whose efforts are unrewarded and nor do those individuals seek public recognition for what they do. They are Dale fans first and foremost and are proud to support the club they love.
(Despite what some individuals think, none of us are 'better' fans than anyone else  ).
Others are content just to watch matches, but do so through very trying circumstances and they love the club just as much as anyone else.
Most of us know who these people are, many regularly post on these boards. They don't often get the thanks they deserve. They are the life-blood of the club.
So - thank you.
Up the Dale... |  |
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| longest/oldest supporter on 11:02 - Aug 31 with 5124 views | DaleFan7 |
My grandad has been going since around 1945/46.
I've been going since 93/94 season, so a long time until I catch him up! | | | |
| longest/oldest supporter on 13:50 - Aug 31 with 4986 views | mingthemerciless |
My first game was the League Cup Semi Final against Blackburn Rovers in 1962 I think. | | | |
| longest/oldest supporter on 14:16 - Aug 31 with 4934 views | Luke8686 |
My dad has been watching Dale since the early 60's, my first game was v Barnet on 9/10/99, however I didn't first visit Spotland until 2010. | | | |
| longest/oldest supporter on 14:22 - Aug 31 with 4914 views | D_Alien |
Christmas 1965 |  |
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| longest/oldest supporter on 16:53 - Aug 31 with 4789 views | Shun |
My first time was during Parkin's second spell, just when it was turning sour, about 2005. [Post edited 31 Aug 2017 17:07]
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| longest/oldest supporter on 16:55 - Aug 31 with 4792 views | pioneer |
February 1968. It was me and Bob Stokoe who turned the club around!!!!
Over the next 12 months I thought this supporting your local team is a riot, winning games, promotion, cup runs and then . . . . . . . | | | |
| longest/oldest supporter on 18:20 - Aug 31 with 4692 views | johnn |
| longest/oldest supporter on 16:55 - Aug 31 by pioneer |
February 1968. It was me and Bob Stokoe who turned the club around!!!!
Over the next 12 months I thought this supporting your local team is a riot, winning games, promotion, cup runs and then . . . . . . . |
First full match Dale v Hartlepool in 1959 fa cup replay ,Scotland draw 3-3 played 3rd game at OLD TRAFFORD and lost in fog and didn't see a goal ,couldn't see past half way |  | | |
| longest/oldest supporter on 19:28 - Aug 31 with 4604 views | SuddenLad |
| longest/oldest supporter on 19:07 - Aug 31 by TalkingSutty |
We also had our own Brian Clough, another fan who did his bit during some very dark days and also legends such as Colin Smith Markel RIP. [Post edited 31 Aug 2017 19:08]
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I knew them both very well indeed and Brians' Dad, John. Great character. | |
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| longest/oldest supporter on 19:42 - Aug 31 with 4590 views | TalkingSutty |
| longest/oldest supporter on 19:28 - Aug 31 by SuddenLad |
I knew them both very well indeed and Brians' Dad, John. Great character. |
Yep, i met Brian's dad, they lived at the back of Dale Street in Milnrow many moons ago. Colin was my German teacher at Littleborough, along with George Kokocki. Very advantageous having Dale supporting teachers, especially when you wanted a flyer for a midweek away fixture, Supporters Club Coach in those days👠| | | |
| longest/oldest supporter on 19:46 - Aug 31 with 4570 views | SuddenLad |
| longest/oldest supporter on 19:42 - Aug 31 by TalkingSutty |
Yep, i met Brian's dad, they lived at the back of Dale Street in Milnrow many moons ago. Colin was my German teacher at Littleborough, along with George Kokocki. Very advantageous having Dale supporting teachers, especially when you wanted a flyer for a midweek away fixture, Supporters Club Coach in those days👠|
Colin lived 50 yards from me, I've spent many an hour with him and George travelling here there and everywhere and sampling various ales along the way. George a little more 'reserved' these days in his posh seat.
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| longest/oldest supporter on 19:46 - Aug 31 with 4569 views | TVOS1907 |
| longest/oldest supporter on 19:42 - Aug 31 by TalkingSutty |
Yep, i met Brian's dad, they lived at the back of Dale Street in Milnrow many moons ago. Colin was my German teacher at Littleborough, along with George Kokocki. Very advantageous having Dale supporting teachers, especially when you wanted a flyer for a midweek away fixture, Supporters Club Coach in those days👠|
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| longest/oldest supporter on 20:12 - Aug 31 with 4530 views | TalkingSutty |
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