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

[smudge]

Taking my lad to his first Palace game tomorrow.
He know's the history, he's fully briefed.

 

[POSKETT AT THE VALLEY]

I don't agree with that. The Palace and Brighton rivalry, like most rivalry really, is nonsensical. The only reason folk have it in many cases is because they inherited it. 20 odd thousand Albion fans have not come to an independent conclusion that Palace are an enemy. Especially given that this is not a life threatening dispute but twenty two, mostly mercenaries, kicking a bag of air around a patch of grass. And an apparent dispute between two ex-pros is no ground to start a 50 year campaign of hatred.

But it's fun, it's theatre, and in that sense I buy into it. But nothing more than that. I don't like losing to Palace and I don't like seeing them above us. But in the end it really doesn't matter. The need for a rival is more based in personal validation rather than genuine a genuine gripe. In real terms it's insecurity and need. But, as I said, in footballing terms and given a benign context it's fun. I shall enjoy the pantomime tomorrow and may be a bit disappointed more than usual if we lose. But not much.

I don't agree with that. The Palace and Brighton rivalry, like most rivalry really, is nonsensical. The only reason folk have it in many cases is because they inherited it. 20 odd thousand Albion fans have not come to an independent conclusion that Palace are an enemy. Especially given that this is not a life threatening dispute but twenty two, mostly mercenaries, kicking a bag of air around a patch of grass. And an apparent dispute between two ex-pros is no ground to start a 50 year campaign of hatred.

But it's fun, it's theatre, and in that sense I buy into it. But nothing more than that. I don't like losing to Palace and I don't like seeing them above us. But in the end it really doesn't matter. The need for a rival is more based in personal validation rather than genuine a genuine gripe. In real terms it's insecurity and need. But, as I said, in footballing terms and given a benign context it's fun. I shall enjoy the pantomime tomorrow and may be a bit disappointed more than usual if we lose. But not much.

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I don't agree with that. The Palace and Brighton rivalry, like most rivalry really, is nonsensical. The only reason folk have it in many cases is because they inherited it. 20 odd thousand Albion fans have not come to an independent conclusion that Palace are an enemy. Especially given that this is not a life threatening dispute but twenty two, mostly mercenaries, kicking a bag of air around a patch of grass. And an apparent dispute between two ex-pros is no ground to start a 50 year campaign of hatred.

But it's fun, it's theatre, and in that sense I buy into it. But nothing more than that. I don't like losing to Palace and I don't like seeing them above us. But in the end it really doesn't matter. The need for a rival is more based in personal validation rather than genuine a genuine gripe. In real terms it's insecurity and need. But, as I said, in footballing terms and given a benign context it's fun. I shall enjoy the pantomime tomorrow and may be a bit disappointed more than usual if we lose. But not much.

Has it really got to this. As well as shit burgers they might as well serve prawn sandwiches at the Amex.

 

[drew]

It is a pain in the butt but games like the 4-1 or Maupay's equaliser up there or Knockhaert 's stunning winner when he shouldn't have been on the pitch make it all worth while.

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

Optimal for me would be smashing them by 3 or 4 again but we don’t do it until the 70 minute, meaning it’s too late for them to leave early and they have to hang around for their special train

 

[Jeremiah]

Palace home games are a bit of a palaver nowadays . Rarely played on a Saturday afternoon but it is sweet when we do them.

 

[Eeyore]

Has it really got to this. As well as shit burgers they might as well serve prawn sandwiches at the Amex.

I do like a prawn sandwich, but with the ASDA offer I'll eat before I leave. I dread to think what the AMEX charge.

I want to invite you to consider your own feelings and why they are so important to you as part of your support. A person's love for their own club is not validated by their hatred for another. Neither is it compulsory. What Crystal Palace do is irrelevant. What their supporters say about us is irrelevant.

The biggest question, is why does anyone care ? If they were somehow trying to sabotage us I would get it. But again, it goes back to the need to be validated and that is either done through the love or hate. This is hardly Platoism, but spending time disliking or hating a football club for no apparent reason is so dreary and draining. But a good old boo at our old ugly sister tomorrow, I'm up for that.

 

[Easy 10]

i'm surprised its not more. Hassle of trains, add Sunday, Add in two pm ko, add in delays inevitable, add in its Palace and not everyone wants a punch up, add in disruption to Sunday lunch, its near Xmas, money for some will be tight, its on TV, we clearly have fair weather fans and some will also be p1ssed off with the way we give games away to poor sides, im sure though the majority of those unsold will get sold, there's still time. Also add in for West Hamlet or Rottenham Coldspurs etc we will have locals that get in the home areas but doubtful any Palace live locally so that will keep a few hundred down in the normal attendance

Seriously, anyone not going because its "a disruption to Sunday lunch" should surrender their season ticket immediately, and go and watch Lewes Women instead.

 

[drew]

I do like a prawn sandwich, but with the ASDA offer I'll eat before I leave. I dread to think what the AMEX charge.

I want to invite you to consider your own feelings and why they are so important to you as part of your support. A person's love for their own club is not validated by their hatred for another. Neither is it compulsory. What Crystal Palace do is irrelevant. What their supporters say about us is irrelevant.

The biggest question, is why does anyone care ? If they were somehow trying to sabotage us I would get it. But again, it goes back to the need to be validated and that is either done through the love or hate. This is hardly Platoism, but spending time disliking or hating a football club for no apparent reason is so dreary and draining. But a good old boo at our old ugly sister tomorrow, I'm up for that.

We get it, you don't like to immerse yourself in the game. Fine, each to their own.

 

[MattBackHome]

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?

I actually want to go but I've gotta other plans

 

[Deadly Danson]

Jesus - is ANYONE going tomorrow? What's wrong with you all? Hope the players aren't as flaky as our fans.
(Obviously individual choice, individual circumstances, free country etc etc)

 

[HangletonGull]

I do like a prawn sandwich, but with the ASDA offer I'll eat before I leave. I dread to think what the AMEX charge.

I want to invite you to consider your own feelings and why they are so important to you as part of your support. A person's love for their own club is not validated by their hatred for another. Neither is it compulsory. What Crystal Palace do is irrelevant. What their supporters say about us is irrelevant.

The biggest question, is why does anyone care ? If they were somehow trying to sabotage us I would get it. But again, it goes back to the need to be validated and that is either done through the love or hate. This is hardly Platoism, but spending time disliking or hating a football club for no apparent reason is so dreary and draining. But a good old boo at our old ugly sister tomorrow, I'm up for that.

You going tomorrow?

 

[Eeyore]

You going tomorrow?

Still not ready for that yet buddy. And certainly not with me back at the moment. So do let out a good boo for me

 

[Motogull]

Unbeleivable.

 

[Silverhatch]

Going tomorrow. Hugely looking forward to it. Got a few Palace mates and will be giving them shit. Been to Brighton Palace in 3 divisions - including the Whitehorse Lane End in the 70s!! Said in a few threads that I absolutely don’t HATE Palace anymore. Too much hate nowadays, but a proper rivalry (even better when it’s so misunderstood) is f***ing brilliant.

 

[mile oak]

Does anyone else find they hate Chelsea almost as much possibly more than Palace? The entitlement and arrogance of their fans

Seriously, anyone not going because its "a disruption to Sunday lunch" should surrender their season ticket immediately, and go and watch Lewes Women instead.

Not sure we need to be that unkind to send anyone to watch Lewes women. I suspect the biggest turn off is train travel and families not wanting to bump into the Palace Nigels

 

[oneillco]

I do like a prawn sandwich, but with the ASDA offer I'll eat before I leave. I dread to think what the AMEX charge.

I want to invite you to consider your own feelings and why they are so important to you as part of your support. A person's love for their own club is not validated by their hatred for another. Neither is it compulsory. What Crystal Palace do is irrelevant. What their supporters say about us is irrelevant.

The biggest question, is why does anyone care ? If they were somehow trying to sabotage us I would get it. But again, it goes back to the need to be validated and that is either done through the love or hate. This is hardly Platoism, but spending time disliking or hating a football club for no apparent reason is so dreary and draining. But a good old boo at our old ugly sister tomorrow, I'm up for that.

Please do carry-on considering your own feelings and leave the rest of us to enjoy a plain and simple rivalry which intensifies the whole football going experience...

 

[nsclurker]

The last Albion manager to win their first game against Palace?

Mark McGhee.

 

[Eeyore]

Please do carry-on considering your own feelings and leave the rest of us to enjoy a plain and simple rivalry which intensifies the whole football going experience...

Oh, I enjoy it too. My response was more geared towards the suggestion that someone who doesn't take it all seriously, or doesn't care at all, is not towing the line.

 

[Sussexscots]

Last season's game was as good as it gets.

Saturday, 3pm Kick off = reasonable train service = getting to/away from the ground not a complete shitshow.

And a fabulous result.

Previous year, a typical Amex night game. Hopeless transport. Train queues for over an hour at Lewes pre match. Got to the ground just about in time to see Solly score.

 

[POSKETT AT THE VALLEY]

I do like a prawn sandwich, but with the ASDA offer I'll eat before I leave. I dread to think what the AMEX charge.

I want to invite you to consider your own feelings and why they are so important to you as part of your support. A person's love for their own club is not validated by their hatred for another. Neither is it compulsory. What Crystal Palace do is irrelevant. What their supporters say about us is irrelevant.

The biggest question, is why does anyone care ? If they were somehow trying to sabotage us I would get it. But again, it goes back to the need to be validated and that is either done through the love or hate. This is hardly Platoism, but spending time disliking or hating a football club for no apparent reason is so dreary and draining. But a good old boo at our old ugly sister tomorrow, I'm up for that.

This is exactly why the atmosphere at the Amex is average at best. Too many wet blanket fans who may offer a polite hand clap every now and then. For those of us who appreciate where we’ve come from it’s so disappointing that the fervent fans have been overshadowed by apathetic liberal types. I bet you get a half and half scarf tomorrow. Pond life!