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Original poster

To think it's mad standing at the side of football training in the cold, wet and dark?

86 replies

RessicaJabbit · 01/12/2025 18:59

Kids football group.

All the parents stand around outside for an hour.

Right outside a warm cafe...

AIBU to be the only one who sits inside, reads my book and enjoys a hot drink?

I have invited them to join me.

OP posts:
Pixiedust49 · 01/12/2025 19:25

Well I hate sport in general especially football…but.. my DD loved it from around 5 years old so obviously I got swept along! I’m the least likely person ever to watch football but over the years I’ve come to absolutely love it. It’s not the football itself it’s her passion and talent for it that I love to watch! She’s now in a ladies youth team and I’m so proud of her. I have always stayed and watched to support her and still do.

NerrSnerr · 01/12/2025 19:24

I’ll always watch from the sidelines. My son is 8 and likes the reassurance that I’m nearby. I don’t mind a bit of rain and cold- I make sure I wrap up warm. Wouldn’t begrudge anyone else sitting in the cafe though.

LlynTegid · 01/12/2025 19:23

You don't want to catch a cold or chill and pass it on. Consideration for others and courtesy to invite others.

YellowCherry · 01/12/2025 19:22

I'd watch a match whatever the weather but as this is training YANBU.

FuzzyWolf · 01/12/2025 19:22

Some children like the moral support and knowing their parent is watching.

There are plenty of warm and waterproof clothes suitable for an hour outside. It’s not even that cold at the moment.

NotrialNodeal · 01/12/2025 19:21

Just got back from an hour in the rain. I wouldn't sit inside because I enjoy watching my son and supporting the team. You do you though!

ResusciAnnie · 01/12/2025 19:20

YANBU but football/sport parents seem to be a different breed to me (and you!)

Hufflemuff · 01/12/2025 19:16

My son briefly did football and i never understood why it was the only activity you couldn't just drop them at and leave. Its the most boring, shit, depressing activity and we were never allowed to leave them there. It was some club rule - we weren't even able to park up and watch from the car.

So safe to say when DS mentioned he didnt think he wanted to do football anymore - i bloody jumped for joy.

Isadora2007 · 01/12/2025 19:14

I don’t stand out in the rain- but when it’s cold and dark I often watch for a bit. Just to show support and interest and get to know the other parents…

KellyJonesLeatherTrousers · 01/12/2025 19:13

YANBU! Bad enough having to be behind that respect rope on the weekend without doing it for training too. I drop and run.

gingertomfromnextdoor · 01/12/2025 19:01

My most hated thing (although rugby in my case), to be avoided at all costs! 🤣