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13 signs you're a hardcore Bray Wanderers fan

If torrential rain and gale force winds don’t faze you then step this way.

AHEAD OF BRAY Wanderers’ televised meeting with Premier Division holders Dundalk on Bank Holiday Monday, we decided to continue our League of Ireland fan series with a look at the Seagulls’ hardy followers.

Here’s 13 signs you’re a hardcore Bray fan…

Torrential rain and gale force winds don’t faze you

Geberal view of a downpour during the game Ryan Byrne / INPHO Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO

The pre-match routine involves a trip to the chipper with the sliding doors

A punter enjoys sausages and chips Ryan Byrne / INPHO Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO

You remember the days when the Old Shed was the centrepiece of the Carlisle

Bray Wanderer's fans 31/12/1996 ©INPHO ©INPHO

You went through the agony of all three FAI Cup finals in 1999

Bray Bench Celebrate15/5/1999 Andrew Paton / INPHO Andrew Paton / INPHO / INPHO

But finally getting your hands on that blue-riband trophy remains the single greatest day of your life

Bray celebrate 20/5/1999 Andrew Paton / INPHO Andrew Paton / INPHO / INPHO

You go to games no matter how badly things get, both on and off the pitch

Maciej Tarnogrodzki 20 / 4/2015 20 / 4/2015 / 4/2015

You knew all about Katie Taylor’s talents even before she became a national hero

Aine O'Gorman and Katie Taylor James Crombie / INPHO James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO

When you regard finishing 10th as a job well done

Kieran Marty Waters of Bray is mobbed by team mates after scoring the first goal of the game Donall Farmer / INPHO Donall Farmer / INPHO / INPHO

Tarzan will always be this Seagulls legend and not the fictional character who swings from trees

Kieran 'Tarzan' O'Brien on his testimonial match James Crombie / INPHO James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO

You get excited when Michael Collins is on because of this scene…

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 You were a Seagull even before Pat Devlin was around

Pat Devlin Bray Wanderers 6/10/1996 © Matt BrowneINPHO © Matt BrowneINPHO

On away days, the players outnumber the travelling support

A general view at the Carlisle Grounds Ê Donall Farmer / INPHO Donall Farmer / INPHO / INPHO

The ultra supporters group, Na Fanaithe, are like family at this stage

Kevin OÕConnor celebrates with fans after the game James Crombie / INPHO James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO

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