[Albion] Anyone else feeling FLAT ?

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

Me too, but it was a Monday in January and a dull game. Sure I will feel better as the hours of daylight get longer. Smashing Palace would be good lift.

This. Lots to look forward to this season

 

[Sarisbury Seagull]

Sorry you’re feeling like that but no, I’m the exact opposite. I’m possibly more passionate about football and the Albion than ever and football still dominates my every waking moment at the age of 41! Well, that and the other!

 

[hans kraay fan club]

I'm feeling flat, I was flat before the match, flat during it, flat after it...

I think this will be the first year I fail to see us 'live'

I mean - how excited can one get about sport, if you only watch it on the TV?

Get yourself to a game, in an Albion away end, and see if some enthusiasm can rub off!

 

[phoenix]

I'm feeling flat, I was flat before the match, flat during it, flat after it... I am a little worried I'm giving way less of a toss these days... I rarely get excited when we win, draw or on the other side of the coin get too bothered when we lose... Maybe I've mellowed...? or maybe I'm finding top level football, VAR, the vast amounts of sickening money/corruption ruining the game all too much.

I've most definitely lost my footballing highs and lows.

In truth I suspect my heart isn't really in it anymore, and I never thought I'd feel like this - especially now, with the club financially secure, the football the best in my lifetime etc. I guess, for whatever reason, I'm jaded. I really only bother for my son who is at the stage of football dominating all his waking thoughts...

Last nights game sums up my emotions really, meh, meh and meh... beyond that, I no longer get excited by new signings expecting them to leave if they prove successful and the subject of supporter vitriol if they don't set the world alight... which all seems counter intuitive in the extreme... I'm less engaged than ever, and (as I say) I can't place why ?

I think this will be the first year I fail to see us 'live' as the Newcastle experience really is SHIT, although technically I saw us in preseason... But I've no desire to see us play, which given our potential to actually win something is (again) at odds with my usual disposition.

I keep wondering if it's more to do with the 'invisible' ceiling we've reached and the sneaking suspicion that 6-10th is the best it will ever be, with a sobering revolving door of talent coming and going as the money clubs circle... Maybe, maybe not...

Then again - perhaps I'm being over analytical and this lack of fire is more about me, and my jaded 40 something view of the world, and far less about the Albion per say... hmmmmm.

Anyone else feel like they're staring into the dying embers of a once roaring fire ?

Kosh

Err NO

 

[Carlos BC]

What's the opposite of flat?

Humped

 

[Sea Cider]

I'm feeling flat, I was flat before the match, flat during it, flat after it... I am a little worried I'm giving way less of a toss these days... I rarely get excited when we win, draw or on the other side of the coin get too bothered when we lose... Maybe I've mellowed...? or maybe I'm finding top level football, VAR, the vast amounts of sickening money/corruption ruining the game all too much.

I've most definitely lost my footballing highs and lows.

In truth I suspect my heart isn't really in it anymore, and I never thought I'd feel like this - especially now, with the club financially secure, the football the best in my lifetime etc. I guess, for whatever reason, I'm jaded. I really only bother for my son who is at the stage of football dominating all his waking thoughts...

Last nights game sums up my emotions really, meh, meh and meh... beyond that, I no longer get excited by new signings expecting them to leave if they prove successful and the subject of supporter vitriol if they don't set the world alight... which all seems counter intuitive in the extreme... I'm less engaged than ever, and (as I say) I can't place why ?

I think this will be the first year I fail to see us 'live' as the Newcastle experience really is SHIT, although technically I saw us in preseason... But I've no desire to see us play, which given our potential to actually win something is (again) at odds with my usual disposition.

I keep wondering if it's more to do with the 'invisible' ceiling we've reached and the sneaking suspicion that 6-10th is the best it will ever be, with a sobering revolving door of talent coming and going as the money clubs circle... Maybe, maybe not...

Then again - perhaps I'm being over analytical and this lack of fire is more about me, and my jaded 40 something view of the world, and far less about the Albion per say... hmmmmm.

Anyone else feel like they're staring into the dying embers of a once roaring fire ?

Kosh

I do get what you mean. I was more excited about trying to get promoted than I am about trying to achieve PL 7-10th for sure. And fundamentally I don't care much about results any more, win, lose or draw. Definitely still enjoy matchdays though and love a good goal celebration

I'm in the midst of an early 40s mid life crisis though, so make of that what you will

 

[Pavilionaire]

1. I don't think Tony, the board or anyone at the club could be doing more to keep the fans happy. We are truly blessed.
2. Being in the Premier League means there are no easy points. I believe it is the best league in the world, it is tough.
3. That said, the football environment is toxic and morally bankrupt, and the money at the top end is obscene. The brain tells you that because our upward curve has flattened it must start to decline sooner or later
4. The brain also says that if everyone stays fit we have the creative and attacking players to rip ANYONE to shreds, and in the spring Mitoma, Joao Pedro, Enciso, Ansu Fati and Gross are going to BRING IT.
5. This journey has a long way to go. When we lift silverware and Palace are relegated then I concede we may have reached the pinnacle.

 

[Bozza]

No.

 

[Swimboy64]

I'm feeling flat, I was flat before the match, flat during it, flat after it... I am a little worried I'm giving way less of a toss these days... I rarely get excited when we win, draw or on the other side of the coin get too bothered when we lose... Maybe I've mellowed...? or maybe I'm finding top level football, VAR, the vast amounts of sickening money/corruption ruining the game all too much.

I've most definitely lost my footballing highs and lows.

In truth I suspect my heart isn't really in it anymore, and I never thought I'd feel like this - especially now, with the club financially secure, the football the best in my lifetime etc. I guess, for whatever reason, I'm jaded. I really only bother for my son who is at the stage of football dominating all his waking thoughts...

Last nights game sums up my emotions really, meh, meh and meh... beyond that, I no longer get excited by new signings expecting them to leave if they prove successful and the subject of supporter vitriol if they don't set the world alight... which all seems counter intuitive in the extreme... I'm less engaged than ever, and (as I say) I can't place why ?

I think this will be the first year I fail to see us 'live' as the Newcastle experience really is SHIT, although technically I saw us in preseason... But I've no desire to see us play, which given our potential to actually win something is (again) at odds with my usual disposition.

I keep wondering if it's more to do with the 'invisible' ceiling we've reached and the sneaking suspicion that 6-10th is the best it will ever be, with a sobering revolving door of talent coming and going as the money clubs circle... Maybe, maybe not...

Then again - perhaps I'm being over analytical and this lack of fire is more about me, and my jaded 40 something view of the world, and far less about the Albion per say... hmmmmm.

Anyone else feel like they're staring into the dying embers of a once roaring fire ?

Kosh

The result generally are really good the league position is great,a lot to look forward to in Europe but I know what you mean.I have said it before on here but I do find watching us can be a bit boring

 

[rebel51]

I

Got to your stage about 5yrs ago tbh, after years of getting way too emotional about football. Just couldn't be bothered with it anymore. Great to see Albion doing well, and I will watch them on TV occasionally, but spend my Saturdays and evenings doing far more enjoyable things these days.
Went to the B'mouth game earlier in the year and was bored stiff - even though Albion won 4-1 (? I think)

I Relate to this

 

[raymondo]

Just imagine what it's like being a City fan then?!! "Always Champions, treble winners...yawn, where do we go from here? There's nowhere to go!"
That's why I grudgingly admire Pep...fancy winding yourself and your team up for that each year - incredible really.

 

[raymondo]

I'm feeling flat, I was flat before the match, flat during it, flat after it... I am a little worried I'm giving way less of a toss these days... I rarely get excited when we win, draw or on the other side of the coin get too bothered when we lose... Maybe I've mellowed...? or maybe I'm finding top level football, VAR, the vast amounts of sickening money/corruption ruining the game all too much.

I've most definitely lost my footballing highs and lows.

In truth I suspect my heart isn't really in it anymore, and I never thought I'd feel like this - especially now, with the club financially secure, the football the best in my lifetime etc. I guess, for whatever reason, I'm jaded. I really only bother for my son who is at the stage of football dominating all his waking thoughts...

Last nights game sums up my emotions really, meh, meh and meh... beyond that, I no longer get excited by new signings expecting them to leave if they prove successful and the subject of supporter vitriol if they don't set the world alight... which all seems counter intuitive in the extreme... I'm less engaged than ever, and (as I say) I can't place why ?

I think this will be the first year I fail to see us 'live' as the Newcastle experience really is SHIT, although technically I saw us in preseason... But I've no desire to see us play, which given our potential to actually win something is (again) at odds with my usual disposition.

I keep wondering if it's more to do with the 'invisible' ceiling we've reached and the sneaking suspicion that 6-10th is the best it will ever be, with a sobering revolving door of talent coming and going as the money clubs circle... Maybe, maybe not...

Then again - perhaps I'm being over analytical and this lack of fire is more about me, and my jaded 40 something view of the world, and far less about the Albion per say... hmmmmm.

Anyone else feel like they're staring into the dying embers of a once roaring fire ?

Kosh

Here's a bit of Stanley Clarke to cheer you up, matey

 

[Pavilionaire]

Just imagine what it's like being a City fan than?!! "Always Champions, treble winners...yawn, where do we go from here? There's nowhere to go!"
That's why I grudgingly admire Pep...fancy winding yourself and your team up for that each year - incredible really.

City normally achieve a nice balance between getting good money for players who maybe want a fresh challenge with players who are about to reach world class and hungry. Selling Jesus to Arsenal for £45mill and bringing in Haaland for £52mill on 1st July 2022 is an example of this.

However, in the summer I think for the first time they over-egged it. Selling Gundogan, Mahrez, Laporte and Cole Palmer for Kovacic, Gvardiol, Doku and Nunes with a net outgoing spend of £115 mill isn't brilliant, and that coming off a season when they were top for only 5 out of 38 rounds of matches.

I think FFP is coming for them and Pep will be off, so enjoy it while you can.

 

[raymondo]

City normally achieve a nice balance between getting good money for players who maybe want a fresh challenge with players who are about to reach world class and hungry. Selling Jesus to Arsenal for £45mill and bringing in Haaland for £52mill on 1st July 2022 is an example of this.

However, in the summer I think for the first time they over-egged it. Selling Gundogan, Mahrez, Laporte and Cole Palmer for Kovacic, Gvardiol, Doku and Nunes with a net outgoing spend of £115 mill isn't brilliant, and that coming off a season when they were top for only 5 out of 38 rounds of matches.

I think FFP is coming for them and Pep will be off, so enjoy it while you can.

All good points and i agree with you

 

[Cheshire Cat]

Everybody knows that we are about to implode spectacularly, collapse down the table, and begin a proper relegation battle with Sheffield Utd for the honour of the wooden spoon.

If that doesn't excite you, nothing will.

 

[AmexRuislip]

I'm feeling flat, I was flat before the match, flat during it, flat after it... I am a little worried I'm giving way less of a toss these days... I rarely get excited when we win, draw or on the other side of the coin get too bothered when we lose... Maybe I've mellowed...? or maybe I'm finding top level football, VAR, the vast amounts of sickening money/corruption ruining the game all too much.

I've most definitely lost my footballing highs and lows.

In truth I suspect my heart isn't really in it anymore, and I never thought I'd feel like this - especially now, with the club financially secure, the football the best in my lifetime etc. I guess, for whatever reason, I'm jaded. I really only bother for my son who is at the stage of football dominating all his waking thoughts...

Last nights game sums up my emotions really, meh, meh and meh... beyond that, I no longer get excited by new signings expecting them to leave if they prove successful and the subject of supporter vitriol if they don't set the world alight... which all seems counter intuitive in the extreme... I'm less engaged than ever, and (as I say) I can't place why ?

I think this will be the first year I fail to see us 'live' as the Newcastle experience really is SHIT, although technically I saw us in preseason... But I've no desire to see us play, which given our potential to actually win something is (again) at odds with my usual disposition.

I keep wondering if it's more to do with the 'invisible' ceiling we've reached and the sneaking suspicion that 6-10th is the best it will ever be, with a sobering revolving door of talent coming and going as the money clubs circle... Maybe, maybe not...

Then again - perhaps I'm being over analytical and this lack of fire is more about me, and my jaded 40 something view of the world, and far less about the Albion per say... hmmmmm.

Anyone else feel like they're staring into the dying embers of a once roaring fire ?

Kosh

Isn't it what the life of an Albion fan is.
Up and downs through its history.
I take what comes

 

[jcdenton08]

No. I feel great. UTA

 

[el punal]

I'm feeling flat, I was flat before the match, flat during it, flat after it... I am a little worried I'm giving way less of a toss these days... I rarely get excited when we win, draw or on the other side of the coin get too bothered when we lose... Maybe I've mellowed...? or maybe I'm finding top level football, VAR, the vast amounts of sickening money/corruption ruining the game all too much.

I've most definitely lost my footballing highs and lows.

In truth I suspect my heart isn't really in it anymore, and I never thought I'd feel like this - especially now, with the club financially secure, the football the best in my lifetime etc. I guess, for whatever reason, I'm jaded. I really only bother for my son who is at the stage of football dominating all his waking thoughts...

Last nights game sums up my emotions really, meh, meh and meh... beyond that, I no longer get excited by new signings expecting them to leave if they prove successful and the subject of supporter vitriol if they don't set the world alight... which all seems counter intuitive in the extreme... I'm less engaged than ever, and (as I say) I can't place why ?

I think this will be the first year I fail to see us 'live' as the Newcastle experience really is SHIT, although technically I saw us in preseason... But I've no desire to see us play, which given our potential to actually win something is (again) at odds with my usual disposition.

I keep wondering if it's more to do with the 'invisible' ceiling we've reached and the sneaking suspicion that 6-10th is the best it will ever be, with a sobering revolving door of talent coming and going as the money clubs circle... Maybe, maybe not...

Then again - perhaps I'm being over analytical and this lack of fire is more about me, and my jaded 40 something view of the world, and far less about the Albion per say... hmmmmm.

Anyone else feel like they're staring into the dying embers of a once roaring fire ?

Kosh

Just wait ’til our next Europa League match your goolies will be bouncing like a space hopper!

 

[Kosh]

Some genuinely brilliant replies - thanks… it’s always good to read the light and shade… what makes us human I guess are the different emotional reactions to the same vista…

I’m off to try and work through my low ‘mood’ reboot my mojo, with the intention of returning when I’ve got some of that old fire back !

Albion.

Kosh

 

[Normal Rob]