What makes a supporter?

[Landvetter83]

I was reading the cup thread and obviously a lot of people mentioning the poor crowd. Got me thinking why people really don't turn up to support the team they claim to follow.

It's not a go at anyone in particular but just a basic observation.

Over the years I would say I have worked with about 7 or 8 'dandies' but none of them ever go to games. All of them have lived in the city or suburbs so really don't have an excuse. I suppose I should have asked them. They keep up with the dons gossip, like it when we get a win but never part with their hard earned to attend a match.

So are they dons supporters? Sh*t atmosphere, tickets too pricey or really just can't be arsed?

Personally, all this "part-time supporter" bollox has never bothered me. Anyone who has ever worn an Aberdeen scarf or got a surge of adrenaline in anticipation of an Aberdeen score is a "supporter" or "fan" to me. To "support", "follow", "love" Aberdeen is an ethereal partnership you make with the club. The first time I walked up the steps of Section D of the Main Stand with my Dad and Uncle to watch the Dryborough Cup Final in 1971 was the moment I formed my bond with the club. Other people have their own story of why they "side" with the Dons - the fact they do is good enough for me ....

In any case, I was at Pittodrie yesterday and know that I am a #TopRed

[rico94]

Rules min

I already googled reds and co,couldn’t find any photos.

[Mason89]

I already googled reds and co,couldn’t find any photos.

Expect a chap on the door from Yewtree officers

[Aldo1983]

Expect a chap on the door from Yewtree officers

That's what I was thinking. Weren't they wee girls? Some weird "supporters" on here

[nice1simmy]

Loved that bus....meant I got picked up at Alness and didnae have to take my car into Inverness and could take the feed.

Brekkie at the Skiach when Henny was already bladdered.

Happy days!

Many a time he wis blootered when he got on the bus,aye was good days,used to pick fiona and the inverness reds up on the way down too,nowadays the thurso and wick boys do their own thing,as i said its a hardcore bunch of 5 or 6 boys from each town that just travel by car now

[InversneckieDob]

I must defo know you.
I was the pick up at Sureclean Alness.
6 4, bald......known as Courty.

[Mason89]

I must defo know you.
I was the pick up at Sureclean Alness.
6 4, bald......known as Courty.

Think I’ve seen a chap answering your description at many games down the years. Big unit

[Aldo1983]

many games down the years

#TopRed alert

[Mason89]

#TopRed alert

I should get a million loyalty points for the Albion Rovers game at Fir Park alone.

Toppest Red sh1t that

[InversneckieDob]

Think I’ve seen a chap answering your description at many games down the years. Big unit

Now, you might be thinking of Big Colin.....nae sure if he still goes.
I'm a big ugly f u c k e r, until about 10 years ago I had quite long hair but when it started to look too much like a combover I got rid.

Now, like a pool ball.