Wow, l didn't know l was about to be hit with this... Was checking all week for the podcast, as l thought l had missed it... Wow, you just pull the rug from under me, and then some! Your raw honesty is refreshing, within your words are moments l think many of us have felt at some point in our lives... Barry your writing is a pleasure to read, Podcast too... My expectations prior to subscribing were far exceeded.. Your writing is going to get me through the footballing void of the next 3 month's... Your word's are needed Barry, You are needed! 💜💙
A very honest, interesting and candid piece. Thanks for sharing. I think I nearly enjoyed yesterday more in a weird way. I went home straight after the Scotch Hall celebrations last week myself even though I had the next day booked off work.
Have to say that I have loved following them this year. I think a reason for the growth in the league is that many people crave community these days and the LOI allows them to feel part of something. I know that it's easier for some than others to access or enjoy that aspect. Many will miss those Friday night chats until February too. We're all trying our best to find where we belong in the world I guess or make peace with who we are. That's a noble thing in itself.
Fair play for talking about this Barry. I think there is a lot of people who have felt similar and can relate, myself included, and think that’s why drogheda united means so much to those of us lucky enough to support this club. It’s become that tribal community that you feel apart of that many have never felt anything like it before. Last Sunday in particular was an emotional day, and being surrounded by all the emotion - nerves, sadness, joy, anxiety and all - takes it out of the best of us.
Thank you to everyone who commented here with kind words or by sharing their own experiences. I was genuinely humbled by the response to the article this week. What has affected me the most has been how people have been quick to offer up their own feelings and experiences, similar to mine, after reading. I couldn't have wished for a more heartening outcome. Thanks again everyone.
Wow, l didn't know l was about to be hit with this... Was checking all week for the podcast, as l thought l had missed it... Wow, you just pull the rug from under me, and then some! Your raw honesty is refreshing, within your words are moments l think many of us have felt at some point in our lives... Barry your writing is a pleasure to read, Podcast too... My expectations prior to subscribing were far exceeded.. Your writing is going to get me through the footballing void of the next 3 month's... Your word's are needed Barry, You are needed! 💜💙
A very honest, interesting and candid piece. Thanks for sharing. I think I nearly enjoyed yesterday more in a weird way. I went home straight after the Scotch Hall celebrations last week myself even though I had the next day booked off work.
Have to say that I have loved following them this year. I think a reason for the growth in the league is that many people crave community these days and the LOI allows them to feel part of something. I know that it's easier for some than others to access or enjoy that aspect. Many will miss those Friday night chats until February too. We're all trying our best to find where we belong in the world I guess or make peace with who we are. That's a noble thing in itself.
Fair play for talking about this Barry. I think there is a lot of people who have felt similar and can relate, myself included, and think that’s why drogheda united means so much to those of us lucky enough to support this club. It’s become that tribal community that you feel apart of that many have never felt anything like it before. Last Sunday in particular was an emotional day, and being surrounded by all the emotion - nerves, sadness, joy, anxiety and all - takes it out of the best of us.
That’s a fantastic piece Barry. Well done on putting it together so well. It could really help other people who feel the same.
Barry , what a piece of honest from the heart writing . Never doubt your ability to- you’re good , seriously bloody good . Keep writing
Thank you, Barry, for this very honest piece.
What an excellent piece of writing, absolutely caught me by surprise with the raw visceral nature of the prose. So well articulated. Thanks Barry.
Thank you to everyone who commented here with kind words or by sharing their own experiences. I was genuinely humbled by the response to the article this week. What has affected me the most has been how people have been quick to offer up their own feelings and experiences, similar to mine, after reading. I couldn't have wished for a more heartening outcome. Thanks again everyone.
Thanks Barry !
Times like this brings so many different emotions for all of us !
That’s what supporting Drogheda utd is all about ! Our club , Our community!!! ☪️💜🩵