Sleaford Seagull
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That just gave me goosebumps. Suberb atmosphere that day especially after Buckley's goal. Especially liked seeing Calderon ushering all the players over to clap the fans!
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That just gave me goosebumps. Suberb atmosphere that day especially after Buckley's goal. Especially liked seeing Calderon ushering all the players over to clap the fans!
There are so many contributing factors to the poor atmosphere, not least of which is what is happening on the pitch. The NS has got off to a good start in most games this season but a lack of application and effort on the pitch undoubtedly transfers to the fans.
Then we have the problem with the stewards. Not 10 minutes in on Saturday and they were telling people to sit down! The stewards should be sent up to the Valley to see how the Charlton stewards behave; friendly, relaxed and non-confrontational.
We know about the issues with 2/3 groups singing different songs at the same time and solutions have been suggested: unreserved seating being the best option at present (as Barber has consistently rejected the idea of safe standing). It truly pains me to say it, but when I see the Palace "ultras" all gathered together, able to stand, sing & dance without interference from stewards, it makes me want to
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If the club wanted it we could replicate that atmos at the Amex. But the club (or at least Barber) doesn't want fans...they want "customers" and the poor atmosphere is the price we have to pay.
Then we have the problem with the stewards. Not 10 minutes in on Saturday and they were telling people to sit down! The stewards should be sent up to the Valley to see how the Charlton stewards behave; friendly, relaxed and non-confrontational.
We know about the issues with 2/3 groups singing different songs at the same time and solutions have been suggested: unreserved seating being the best option at present (as Barber has consistently rejected the idea of safe standing). It truly pains me to say it, but when I see the Palace "ultras" all gathered together, able to stand, sing & dance without interference from stewards, it makes me want to
. If the club wanted it we could replicate that atmos at the Amex. But the club (or at least Barber) doesn't want fans...they want "customers" and the poor atmosphere is the price we have to pay.
Moshe Gariani
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- Mar 10, 2005
- 12,263
Very familiar sentiments but well put. More relaxed stewarding in areas of the ground (parts of the North Stand and the SWC) is absolutely what is required. People who do not want to stand and sing will complain, and ultimately be forced out of those areas, but the benefits outweigh this downside by about 100 to 1.There are so many contributing factors to the poor atmosphere, not least of which is what is happening on the pitch. The NS has got off to a good start in most games this season but a lack of application and effort on the pitch undoubtedly transfers to the fans.
Then we have the problem with the stewards. Not 10 minutes in on Saturday and they were telling people to sit down! The stewards should be sent up to the Valley to see how the Charlton stewards behave; friendly, relaxed and non-confrontational.
We know about the issues with 2/3 groups singing different songs at the same time and solutions have been suggested: unreserved seating being the best option at present (as Barber has consistently rejected the idea of safe standing). It truly pains me to say it, but when I see the Palace "ultras" all gathered together, able to stand, sing & dance without interference from stewards, it makes me want to
If the club wanted it we could replicate that atmos at the Amex. But the club (or at least Barber) doesn't want fans...they want "customers" and the poor atmosphere is the price we have to pay.
At Withdean, pre-kids, I sometimes missed the first 5-10 minutes due to that last pint, one match, during the 2nd MA period, I think, we missed the entire 1st half. On arriving at HT my surrounding STHs just said "You were lucky you missed that".
Even now, with kids, they bundle on down at 2 p.m. to watch the warm up, fanzone etc, I bimble down at around 2.55 to catch the teams coming out. Kids record of getting on camera is 5 times in a season, this year once, apparently that's because they're getting older!!
Hornblower
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- Jul 7, 2003
- 1,715
Home support was absolutely excellent in GBlock WSU today. Try and get a ticket there next time if you can
This. Love it in G block WSU.
Mackenzie
Old Brightonian
Seeing folk twiddling on their poxy phones all match pisses me off. The Amex Wi-Fi really doesn't help the atmosphere.
This is what we need to strive for at the next home game, so feck sake everybody stand up and sing!!!
Mellor 3 Ward 4
Well-known member
The club want a better atmosphere.
They arranged a meeting with fans to see how things could be improved.
Now it's up to the club to do something, rather than talk about doing something.
They arranged a meeting with fans to see how things could be improved.
Now it's up to the club to do something, rather than talk about doing something.
Prince Monolulu
Everything in Moderation
As many, many have said.....aside from other issues the biggest difference at The Amex apart from other grounds is away fans having 'an end'. Stick 'em next to the rampant North, less applauding of visitor nos. and we might make it tricky again.
Come on guys, you managed the Johnny Cash LP and the fading down of GOSBTS so someone out there reads this stuff.
Come on guys, you managed the Johnny Cash LP and the fading down of GOSBTS so someone out there reads this stuff.
Pretty pink fairy
Banned
- Jan 30, 2008
- 31,981
Themed beers ,soppy lighting , clapping them, all comedy gold, how many do you see sharing a beer in the home stands after the game
regards
DR
Was just going to post the same comment. It's not just an Amex/Brighton problem. Goodison is very very quiet. As I've said before, it quite obviously takes a good team performance to really get the crowd going.
All the weekend games on TV were similar except Derby/Forest, even WHU when they were winning.