The lads that used to sit next to me moved to the South West corner this season, but they used to do exactly that. Arrive 10 minutes after kick off, go to the concourse 10 minutes before half time, return 10 minutes into the second half and leave 10 minutes before the end.Bloke in front of me left after 30 mins to go and get a pint.
To be fair, he’s been doing it every game for the last 10 years
Jeez and your the bloke who several times has had a go at fans for being negative.This is not a rich area money was tight before but with the current state of the economy what was a deprived area has been hit even harder than most so naturally disposable income is at a premium.
There has been a lot of positives and good will built up since carricks arrival and the town has really bought into that feel good vibe but we are in danger of letting this unravel with a squad in free fall devoid of any real attacking threat ( no strikers in the bench yesterday) and a season that is slowly petering out in font of our eyes.
Next month is season ticket renewal time when we ludicrously pressure fans to renew long long before the season concludes to create our “war chest” but I fear seeing players sold snd not replaced a willingness to sell key assets will put people off and if we’re not careful could undo a lot of this good work as fans become dissolutioned and worse apathetic towards the club again.
A few more Results and performances lie yesterday and we could be back to the strachan era crowds, as walk ups just don’t bother if they think the side have given up.
Each to their own. Know some lads in the East Stand who do same but you know what they have been putting their money into the Boro for years and years and years so if they don't think they are getting value for money from a game its their choice.The lads that used to sit next to me moved to the South West corner this season, but they used to do exactly that. Arrive 10 minutes after kick off, go to the concourse 10 minutes before half time, return 10 minutes into the second half and leave 10 minutes before the end.
Just stating a fact, not making any judgement.Each to their own. Know some lads in the East Stand who do same but you know what they have been putting their money into the Boro for years and years and years so if they don't think they are getting value for money from a game its their choice.
I tend to agree with this. In the toilets afterwards, there was a good deal of chuntering and the fella next to me was having a right go and saying the club had all but given up on the season.The majority of those in attendance yesterday may have not gone into meltdown but I can tell you they were pretty pi$$ed off and not at all supportive of what they are seeing going on, on and off the pitch.
Not really disrespectful, more just wondering what the direction of the club will be when the inevitable happens. For the record, I hope Carrick stays for a long time, and given the way this season has gone I think he will be.Fair play mate I just think it’s a little disrespectful to discuss our future manager when Carrick is still in place.
I take it back thenNot really disrespectful, more just wondering what the direction of the club will be when the inevitable happens. For the record, I hope Carrick stays for a long time, and given the way this season has gone I think he will be.
Its the only time we've dipped below 25k for a Saturday match this season. Agree that historically that is still a good crowd but it does show that crowds are dropping off. Realistically we aren't going to drop below 23.5-24k this season as we have over 22k STs don't we.24,881.
An incredible crowd, by any historical comparison, bearing in mind negligible away support and recent home form.
Can see loads not renewing.Early Bird renewal and new applicant prices are only available until the deadline of 5pm on Friday 15 March
Well there's 7 matches between now and then so the performance in those matches will have some bearing. If we win 5 out of 7 of them then we will be back in the play off mix and we will get a decent renewal rate. If we win 2 out of 7 and are on course for a bottom half finish then I think we'll potentially lose up to 5k STs.Can see loads not renewing.
Not far off.I reckon it will be over £500 for an adult season ticket, money that many simply cannot afford, and going on recent performances will those who can, will want to.
You've said yourself you'll renew regardless. There are many thousands of fans with the same attitude. It is that that is being squeezed. If season ticket numbers drop off this season (it is very possible) then they'd have to address it next spring, unless of course we have a very successful next 12 months.This was my fear when I posted this as I just saw it coming.
They just don’t get it do they, as I said before you can only squeeze loyalty so much.
Good will is so hard to get but so easy to lose.
Yes you’re right I’ll renew but I fear a huge drop off in walk ups and those that just justify it.You've said yourself you'll renew regardless. There are many thousands of fans with the same attitude. It is that that is being squeezed. If season ticket numbers drop off this season (it is very possible) then they'd have to address it next spring, unless of course we have a very successful next 12 months.
Its a gamble and it will always be a gamble.