And there it is! Amex atmosphere bingo, just need Burnley for a full house
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[Albion] Any chance ALL the singers move to the South stand next season?
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Doh! How could I forget Burnley!
I don't pay my hard earned money to do my bit.
I'm not a f***ing boy scout leader.
(and look what happened to the last one on NSC
)
JonnyComeEarly
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The point is mainly to create a great atmosphere, coming from lots of people singing together
JonnyComeEarly
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Its not really about the size (as you're right its the same as the north)
Its about moving the singers near the away end to create back and forth singing
Ike and Tina Burner
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- Mar 22, 2019
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If you go to the amex and sit in silence for 90 minutes then you're only doing yourself a disservice. I love singing and supporting the Albion and I literally can’t understand why anybody who actually supports us wouldn't, if they are able to, do the same. A good atmosphere can boost the team to another level and is a supreme feeling to be a part of. We're in the best footballing period in our history and it saddens me that our home support hasn't even tried to raise up and match it. Oh well. At least some of our supporters can keep their sense of respectability and quiet dignity.
BN41Albion
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Edited for you. It really, really isn't much different anywhere in Britain. If the game's a bit shit, goes flat. If its exciting, gets loud. Same for the big teams, same for the smaller teams, same up and down the leagues.
JonnyComeEarly
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Wholeheartedly agree there.
However, if close to the away end it would almost certainly improve it every game
JonnyComeEarly
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This thread wasn't intended to focus on the (poor) atmosphere at the amex. As it can be good for a few games a season
Its more about creating an amazing atmosphere every game by congregating all the singers in the south stand mainly, and secondly having them all near the away end
Double chance of it sounding great at home games and likeminded people being in the same stand - same as away games which do involve brilliant atmosphere from us!
Its more about creating an amazing atmosphere every game by congregating all the singers in the south stand mainly, and secondly having them all near the away end
Double chance of it sounding great at home games and likeminded people being in the same stand - same as away games which do involve brilliant atmosphere from us!
Wrong-Direction
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Yes but there's definitely louder grounds than us when it is flat
BN41Albion
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Mmm we'll have to agree to disagree on that one - even the likes of Anfield turn into a morgue when the games shit - especially against lesser teams
Peacehaven Wild Kids
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I’m old enough to remember two groups of singers at The Goldstone.
Behind the South goal in the late 70s there was quite a vocal group that all stood together helped out by a lone air horn coming from the seats above. When the terraced area was replaced by seats c1980 that was the end of that.
There was also a short lived group that used to frequent the North end of the East terrace around 1981 also quite vocal, this was fuelled by the fact you could get a “closer look” at the away fans in the corner.
IIRC the ‘Caveman Crew’ also frequented this area in the late 80’s
Behind the South goal in the late 70s there was quite a vocal group that all stood together helped out by a lone air horn coming from the seats above. When the terraced area was replaced by seats c1980 that was the end of that.
There was also a short lived group that used to frequent the North end of the East terrace around 1981 also quite vocal, this was fuelled by the fact you could get a “closer look” at the away fans in the corner.
IIRC the ‘Caveman Crew’ also frequented this area in the late 80’s
Terry Butcher Tribute Act
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Really, what we need is a young group of lads to take it upon themselves to get an atmosphere going, like has been done at other clubs. Arsenal was a great example until they all started dressing in black like the goons up the road.
If they are moving the away fans next season they won't have a better chance to crack the conundrum of the shite Amex atmosphere. Thinking caps on.
Personally, while I like this suggestion, I can't see the numbers being enough to want to move
If they are moving the away fans next season they won't have a better chance to crack the conundrum of the shite Amex atmosphere. Thinking caps on.
Personally, while I like this suggestion, I can't see the numbers being enough to want to move
Greenbag50
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- Jun 1, 2016
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We moved to north this season hoping for a lot of singing, standing all game, getting into the game etc.
Not a jot of it….. quiet, no passion, only sings GOSBT. Pretty poor really.
Why do people go to watch football if not to support their team?
Bring in safe standing and let’s create an atmosphere!!
Not a jot of it….. quiet, no passion, only sings GOSBT. Pretty poor really.
Why do people go to watch football if not to support their team?
Bring in safe standing and let’s create an atmosphere!!
Greenbag50
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Plus would be great for the park and ride on way home! lol
Weststander
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We’re in the NS. It varies a lot between games, but imho a southern softies crowd will never consistently have the fervor of elsewhere. [NSC’ers have often mentioned Forest and Leeds home stadia for example as noisy].
After ten minutes yesterday I had this feeling that we’d never break down their mass defence, exemplified by our hopeless crosses, corners and awful final touch attacks. In the NS and WSL people seemed more excited about Albion subs jogging whilst play was active. So it wasn’t just me.
People vehemently disagree about this …. imho goals change everything, an Albion lead and the stadium would’ve got going.
Ipswich marked in huge numbers, Minteh/Enciso/Ferdu made poor decisions, we unnecessarily fouled their players in nothing situations, McKenna had the full array of tricks to kill any Albion head of steam. That translated to a frustrated crowd.
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South east London, but still northern I’d say
Uh_huh_him
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The East stand 9particularly the southern end) is the worst place to watch us.
In my experience - all Premier league grounds are quiet when the team are struggling.
Away fans are always louder, particularly if you are situated closer to them than you are the "singing section" of the home team.
Even the fabled Holmesdale Ultras are quiet in their fiercest rivalry, when their team aren't producing the goods.
Ipswich were good - but by no means constant (as far as I could tell in the North).
But 4 games into their first season back in the top flight for 20 odd years, It would be pretty poor if they weren't loving every second.
Uh_huh_him
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So is every other club in the league.
Good noise for the first 15-20 minutes - if the team aren't tearing it up, it gets quieter and quieter.
Has always been the way.
Uh_huh_him
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Doesn't have to be goals.
A good sense of injustice against the home team will do wonders for an atmosphere too.
Even Arsenal's tourists got into the swing of it last time we played there.