Hi all, I'm with a Watford-supporting pal in the upper tier tomorrow and my dad is in the lower tier (both nice types who won't give away our allegiances, not that our team looks like scoring a goal any time soon). Do the tiers mix at half-time if we wanted to meet for a quick beer or are you stuck upstairs when you get there? Also, I heard pubs were cracking down on Rangers fans? Any news on where people can and can't drink? Thanks in advance
You will note that you are likely to be evicted if the club enforce the strict ban on away supporters.......
I'm expecting something like that scene from The Great Escape when they get rumbled just before getting on the bus.
I would pop into the club shop, get yourself a home or away shirt, both even if you can afford it, and look happy when our third goal goes in.
You can go between stands and I am sure you are good guys but if you are taking up somebody's season tickets that person would get into trouble. TBH in the Upper Rous no-one will notice if you keep quiet or have a moan!
As has been said, you can meet on the concourse between the upper and lower tiers for a beer. If QPHa play like they did against Forrest you can moan away and will be right at home in the Upper Rous. There is a pub just around the corner for away fans called The Oddfellows - so you should feel right at home!
Strange that The Oddfellows has morphed into an 'away' pub - I can remember the days when it was the pre-match drinking point for home fans, and also the days of Thursday night BOGOF pints of Benskins for Watford fans. Sigh....
I believe you may need a flat cap, hearing aid and a mackintosh coat to enter the Upper Rous, the most obvious point is you will not have a badge to retrive a walking frame at the end of the match.
Wats...my brothers wife is the PA to the clubs owner...i could have got you in the main lounge where you can meet players before the game (as i did on many occaisions) and a seat in the "preffered area". comes with meal and betting facilities. just needed a bit more notice than 1 day. if you get any problems, as a last resort then post or PM me. i can certainly get you inbut dont know wahts available ticket wise. My Bro has a table and seats under cover in the main stand. good luck...PS dont buy the gloves...its only Doyley that wears them... EDIT: just spoke to Bro, if you need a spare ticket then let me know ASAP.....dont leave it to late
Leave the Upper Rous alone. We pay our money and there are some passionate supporters up there. Three of the folk where I sit travel 150+ miles every home game. When QPR played at the Vic last year there "Upper Rous geriatrics" took on various opposition fans who's acquired tickets forcefully enough for the stewards to threaten to throw some of us out. I don't criticise those who only go and support occasionally and I've seen more than 500 games at the Vic so I repeat, leave us alone. There are plenty of less than adequate moaning fans in other parts of the ground. I've stood and sat there often enough to know...
When i was going all the time, The upper rous contained the most "passionate" supporter in the stadium. The bloike whop used to lean over and bang the advertising hoardings. Always made me laugh!
Believe me, there's more than one Dan. I don't understand people having a go at their own supporters or those who think anyone over 60 must need a flat cap or a zimmer frame. From where I sit, there's been very little noise form the "real" fans behind the goal, especially when we've gone behind...but I choose not to point this out usually. I understand their disappointment and frustration. It's what all football fans, Upper Rous included, go through.
If you're expecting to be under cover in the main stand you'll be disappointed. It's been fully demolished now......
