Matchday Magic: Rituals I’m Passing Down
Before my kid even said “Dada,” they could recognize the black-and-white stripes. Football isn’t just a game in this house—it’s rhythm, tradition, and home.
This week I’m diving into the matchday rituals that shape our Sundays—and the little ways I’m passing them down.
The Dress Code:
We both wear our kits. Doesn’t matter if we’re watching on TV or just heading to the park—if it’s a matchday, we’re geared up. (Bonus points for matching socks.)
The Soundtrack:
We blast “Going Home” before kickoff, always. It sets the tone. Even if naptime means we miss kickoff, the anthem plays.
The Snacks:
Matchday snacks matter. My little one doesn’t care about kickoff—but they do care that “crispy football day things” are on the menu.
The Chants (Modified):
I’ve edited some terrace chants into family-friendly versions. Turns out singing “Toon Toon, bottle of milk!” goes down surprisingly well.
⚽ Full-Time Thoughts:
It’s more than goals and scores. It’s the moments—tiny, intentional, repeatable—that build legacy. And if my kid grows up associating NUFC with love, laughter, and shared time? That’s the real win.
Dadnauts 