[Albion] Something HAS to be done about the home atmosphere

[Hotchilidog]

If the north stand chaps could sing the same song at the same time there would be an improvement.

Then agfain

And that really does exemplify the acoustics issue. I watched on a stream, and when the Chelsea fans started singing that, it was during a period when we had actually been making, and were making, quite a bit of noise. The 'football in a library' chant was only just audible amongst the rest going on.

So, quite clearly, they were not hearing the noise from the home fans in the South Stand.

Yes. I thought that was hilarious, or maybe just pointedly tone deaf crap from that execrable fan base in the south stand. Still they'd sure know what a library sounds like given the lack of atmosphere at Stamford Bridge.

 

[heathgate]

Isn’t it already 90% standing?

To some extent yes informally, but not formalised as the standing, singing sections which would attract like minded souls from other parts of the ground potentially.... the north is currently very fragmented.

 

[brighton_tom]

I missed five aways this year so can't vouch for all Prem teams, but none particularly stood out, unlike Forest last season which was seriously impressive. We were discussing this on the way back from Newcastle, which was the worst home atmosphere I'd heard there, and came to the conclusion that Luton was the best. Helped, of course, by being 2-0 up in a heartbeat. Worst were West Ham and Liverpool, although they were also the two worst away atmospheres I've been part of for a long time. In summary, all clubs have their good and bad days.

Also, its probably not a coincidence that Luton was good this year, and Forest last year. Newly promoted teams are always going to be more excited.

 

[LamieRobertson]

Free beer

 

[Ding Dong !]

It's because our songs are shit

 

[pigmanovich]

Difficult to get excited by corners when they're usually headed away by the first defender.

Thank God for Barco, then.

 

[TWOCHOICEStom]

Get the two groups in the North Stand together and get some better songs. Simple as that.

 

[portlock seagull]

Get the two groups in the North Stand together and get some better songs. Simple as that.

 

[Tim Over Whelmed]

I'm in the North and the atmosphere is OK, that's all, OK. There are different singing factions / areas and that doesn't help but it sounds loud. Recently was invited to hospitality above the South Stand (v Forest) and I could hardly hear the North Stand. It's just how the sound travels I guess.

I think if TB issued five free pints, free pyro and introduced Chas 'n' Dave you're still not going to get much more out of what we have.

 

[herecomesaregular]

And that really does exemplify the acoustics issue. I watched on a stream, and when the Chelsea fans started singing that, it was during a period when we had actually been making, and were making, quite a bit of noise. The 'football in a library' chant was only just audible amongst the rest going on.

So, quite clearly, they were not hearing the noise from the home fans in the South Stand.

Was in the South Stand for the AEK Athens game and couldn't hear the away fans much at all tbf.

 

[HeaviestTed]

Free Harvey's, that's the answer.

How many people, realistically , are called Harvey in jail that could be freed who would have a positive impact on the singing in the Amex? Can’t be more than a handful.

 

[Uh_huh_him]

If the north stand chaps could sing the same song at the same time there would be an improvement.

Really?

How about if the West and East Stands could be arsed to join in, with at least one of the songs being sung in the North?

 

[Washie]

Was in the South Stand for the AEK Athens game and couldn't hear the away fans much at all tbf.

I was in WSU, I definitely heard them

 

[Westdene Seagull]

I remember the H block singing completely together, The east stand family section stamping their feet to generate noise. Our fans are f***ing awful now with triple the amount of people in it.

Then your memory is wrong. The family section wasn't in the East stand to start with.

 

[LamieRobertson]

I was in WSU, I definitely heard them

ESU…..roughly halfway line …and DEFINITELY HEARD THEM

 

[Nobby Cybergoat]

I'm moving from WSU to North for next season so i'll be very interested to see how the west sounds from the north.

The way I see it, atmosphere matters. It contributes (or detracts from) our brand, and affects on some level recruitment and retention of players. Big players, want to be playing for big clubs and if we're not filling our ground, and being half arsed about it, this will affect the club as a whole and the club have done enough for us in recent years.

I agree with the OP. We (I and you) need to take individual responsibility for this. The atmosphere is bad, there's no getting around it.

No more making shit excuses to yourself
No more expecting the club to do something about it
Put your phone away
Stay to the end
Drink or snort if that's what it takes

 

[herecomesaregular]

ESU…..roughly halfway line …and DEFINITELY HEARD THEM

My point was in relation to the acoustics of the stadium. When sat next to them they didn't sound that loud.

 

[Sid and the Sharknados]

Isn’t it already 90% standing?

Half the time when I'm there I get asked to sit down by some old fart behind me because they can't see.

 

[LamieRobertson]

I'm moving from WSU to North for next season so i'll be very interested to see how the west sounds from the north.

The way I see it, atmosphere matters. It contributes (or detracts from) our brand, and affects on some level recruitment and retention of players. Big players, want to be playing for big clubs and if we're not filling our ground, and being half arsed about it, this will affect the club as a whole and the club have done enough for us in recent years.

I agree with the OP. We (I and you) need to take individual responsibility for this. The atmosphere is bad, there's no getting around it.

No more making shit excuses to yourself
No more expecting the club to do something about it
Put your phone away
Stay to the end
Drink or snort if that's what it takes

 

[LamieRobertson]

My point was in relation to the acoustics of the stadium. When sat next to them they didn't sound that loud.

I’d say that is down to your hearing