Summary
Nick Waites, a Middlesbrough football fan, has attended every competitive game since 1996, marking a streak of 1,400 matches. He has faced challenges like illness and travel issues but remains committed to attending each game. He also adjusts his personal schedule around the team's matches.
Key Facts
- Nick Waites has not missed a Middlesbrough competitive football match since 1996.
- His streak includes league games, the FA Cup, league cup, and European matches, but not pre-season friendlies.
- The last match he missed was in 1992, due to attending his brother's wedding.
- Despite obstacles like illness, Waites continues attending matches, sometimes under challenging circumstances.
- During the COVID-19 pandemic, he was not allowed to attend games in person.
- Waites plans his holidays to avoid missing any Middlesbrough games.
- He reached the milestone of 1,400 consecutive games during an FA Cup match against Fulham.
