[Albion] Is Palace the least attractive game of the season?

[Nitram]

It’s a bit of a throwback, tribal and a bit of aggro, but it’s all a bit panto compared to going to games years ago.
It’s my daughter’s favourite fixture, she loves all the theatre around it.

 

[The Antikythera Mechanism]

Can’t stand that albino bloke that plays for them.

 

[Terry Butcher Tribute Act]

It is, but 1500 season ticket holders not showing up is pathetic. Yes yes, i know some will have good reasons. But a lot won't. Flakey fanbase.

 

[Bozza]

Can’t stand that albino bloke that plays for them.

I do find it utterly amazing that any Premier League club considers Will Hughes of Premier League level.

(This post will NOT haunt me tomorrow afternoon)

 

[Motogull]

I do find it utterly amazing that any Premier League club considers Will Hughes of Premier League level.

That's because he's champions' league level you plonker.

 

[Hometownglory]

The hurt of losing and the euphoria or winning. Its what it's all about. Yes it's a bit of a ballache travel wise BUT it's only a little vocal argy bargy most of the time.

 

[tigertim68]

It’s a bit of a throwback, tribal and a bit of aggro, but it’s all a bit panto compared to going to games years ago.
It’s my daughter’s favourite fixture, she loves all the theatre around it.

It’s nothing compared to the games in the 70s , when there was lots of agro , it’s like going to the theatre these days compared to the old days

 

[Hometownglory]

It is, but 1500 season ticket holders not showing up is pathetic. Yes yes, i know some will have good reasons. But a lot won't. Flakey fanbase.

Agreed. The fairweather fans deciding to watch on TV because the can't handle a little jeopardy in a game and some panto. Let's be honest, if they came, they probably wouldn't contribute to the atmosphere and would leave on 80mins anyways..! For me, it is the first fixture I look for when they are released. A fixture with history to it.


P.s. before anyone jumps on me. I know there will be some ST with valid reasons for absence...

 

[LamieRobertson]

I’ve been asked to fly out for work tomorrow at fairly short notice so mine will be going on later, making it 1501.

I can’t lie, I’m gutted and relieved in equal measure. It manages to be my favourite and least favourite game of the season equally somehow, which I know sounds mental but perhaps understandable too.

Failed a fitness test….mines on so 1502..only the third league game missed at the Amex….treble gutted

 

[Guinness Boy]

Failed a fitness test….mines on so 1502..onky the third league game missed at the Amex….treble gutted

Get well soon….

 

[Flounce]

I hate Palace games because the drunken aggression is still there, and some from our own fans to each other.
Sorry, I know it’s old age, but I can’t cope with it, so have put our tickets on the exchange, which have already sold. I can watch at home, on the tv, behind a cushion, and not get barged or sworn at.
I also don’t get too cold, having to take painkillers for my arthritis.
I‘m not looking for sympathy, just being realistic.

Same re the arthritis, this weather is a bastard for it

 

[LamieRobertson]

Get well soon….

Thanks….face (surgery close to an eye)…all looks a bit messy at mo and I wouldn’t want to scare the spotty away lot

 

[Bozza]

Failed a fitness test….mines on so 1502..only the third league game missed at the Amex….treble gutted

I’ll forgive you if you can confirm there is a deputy ESU cameraman in your absence.

 

[LamieRobertson]

I’ll forgive you if you can confirm there is a deputy ESU cameraman in your absence.

Dam…..I really don’t need an excuse to pull that ticket off the exchange ,but you’ve given me one …..must resist …must resist

 

[Han Solo]

All this moaning about this football club playing football matches... hopefully will look silly tomorrow.

 

[studio150]

I always go, but dislike all the hassle.

I know a few people that have given up on the away game because of this, and now they are starting to give up on the home game.

Unfortunately while fans from both sides look to turn the clock back to the hooligan days they won't be tempted back.

If Palace were relegated, I'm sure many wouldn't miss the rivalry.

 

[Justice]

One of the few upsides of the pandemic was we didn’t have to sit through the lockdown game where we absolutely battered them and they won it with basically the last kick

Potter didn’t beat Palace ever.

 

[Mackenzie]

All things being equal, ie setting aside "awkward" kick-off times / holiday season etc, is Palace the least attractive / least in-demand game of the season?

I ask having checked the ticketing site and, only adding up very roughly, there are in excess of 1,500 tickets available to buy on the ticket exchange.

Is the supposed hassle factor just so great that a load of people just can't be arsed?

Working otherwise I’d have loved to have gone…….(I still might….)…..

 

[Seagull on the Hill]

Due to uncomfortable side effects from radiotherapy, I am giving my ticket to my 13 year old grandson.
It's his first Palace match so I'm hoping he brings a bit of luck.

 

[jimhigham]

I’ve been asked to fly out for work tomorrow at fairly short notice so mine will be going on later, making it 1501.

I can’t lie, I’m gutted and relieved in equal measure. It manages to be my favourite and least favourite game of the season equally somehow, which I know sounds mental but perhaps understandable too.

Makes perfect sense. The aggro and the potential pain of defeat all make it a game to dread but the payoff when it all comes together? That 4-1 earlier this year was joyous.