Only 8000 to see Reading.

[huge]

According to the ticket office. Thought more would go.

 

[Mellotron]

Very disappointing. Far more fussed about this than the Chelsea game.

 

[Springal]

Evening game.
Unattractive opposition that we only played a few months ago.

Yes FDM testimonial etc etc, but if it had of been at the Withdean, he'd not have got 8000

 

[leigull]

Was really hoping we'd hit the 10k mark.

 

[Albion Dan]

If its true that Kuipers chose Reading as the opposition then he wants his head checking, but the club are still totally out of order for stitching him up with a Chelsea fixture 4 days earlier.

 

[The screamer]

Roughly the attendance of the Withdean, sounds about right. I reckon a lot of our current STH's don't even know who Michel is!

Exactly what I said to my mate when he was moaning about the Attendance! I bet almost everyone there tonight will be Withdean regulars!

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

..and lets not forget he did depart some time ago so even for Withdeaners he is a distant memory.

 

[DarrenFreemansPerm]

If its true that Kuipers chose Reading as the opposition then he wants his head checking, but the club are still totally out of order for stitching him up with a Chelsea fixture 4 days earlier.

This

 

[Springal]

If its true that Kuipers chose Reading as the opposition then he wants his head checking, but the club are still totally out of order for stitching him up with a Chelsea fixture 4 days earlier.

I'd hardly say the club stitched him up. Do you think we'd have got £500k in ticket sales for tonight (keeping in mind the club would have given most of this to him/his charity anyway.)

Do you think the club would turn down Chelsea? Saturday was their only UK pre-season game.

Also do we think that playing Kuipers for at least a half, instead of Brez, Ankergren or Kuszczak a week before our first competitive game is ideal prep?

 

[SurreySeagulls]

8000 for a testimonial is actually not that bad for mid week match. Either way Michael will get his richly deserved testimonial which is rare in this day and age.

 

[severnside gull]

If its true that Kuipers chose Reading as the opposition then he wants his head checking, but the club are still totally out of order for stitching him up with a Chelsea fixture 4 days earlier.

The club's primary responsibility is to the fans in bringing success this season. Chelsea as a warm up match will play a much more important part in that preparation than a half hearted warm up (FDM playing for the Albion says it all).

Kuipers chose the opposition.

The fans choose to go or not

 

[sam86]

I didn't go to Chelsea.
I'm not going to Reading.
I am however going to Crawley.

 

[chrissyboy01]

Roughly the attendance of the Withdean, sounds about right. I reckon a lot of our current STH's don't even know who Michel is!

Absolutely spot on.

 

[Mellotron]

Perhaps we'll be rolling out some OLDER chants tonight then?

 

[Tony Meolas Loan Spell]

As I understand it Reading are only asking for their travel costs which is peanuts, petrol fare basically.

As an aside Chelsea got something like 50% of the gate receipts. Yes MEGABUCKS Chelsea.

ALSO Michel did want a dutch team BUT someone like AJAX wanted stupid money to come and all the luxury trappings as well 5* hotels etc.

Source one of FDMS testimonial committee.

 

[Greavsey]

If its true that Kuipers chose Reading as the opposition then he wants his head checking, but the club are still totally out of order for stitching him up with a Chelsea fixture 4 days earlier.

Where did the rumour come from that he chose Reading!? Agreed re Chelsea fixture. Something not quite right in the planning of the timing there. Why not play Reading this coming Saturday instead of Creepy on Friday?

 

[Simster]

It's a significant expense for what amounts to a kickabout and he'll make a shed load of money from this anyway - money he probably doesn't need. I can't get too upset on his behalf if the gate is 8,000.

 

[halbpro]

It's a shame it's not more, and not just because of the money. It would have been lovely for him to play in front of a full Amex, but then again that would have been hard to achieve for a testimonial without amazing opposition.

 

[Publius Ovidius]

Perhaps we'll be rolling out some OLDER chants tonight then?

2-4-6-8
who do we appreciate
brighton....clap clap clap

 

[jonny.rainbow]

Anyone reckon the gate would've been higher if the match had been against Crawley?