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

[Vaughan Storm]

Was better than average yesterday, nothing like last season though. The main issue was that there were loads of Chelsea all over the stadium, I spotted double figures in a short period of time just in my area. We're not gonna get any noise from those people.

 

[Washie]

Tosh.

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.

 

[A1X]

This should happen in two parts, both connected.

Firstly, fans currently in the NS should take a singing test, however long they might have supported the club or been resident in the North.

Secondly, any wannabees should undertake an 'X-Factor' style assessment, success based on clarity and volume.

Is Amanda Holden involved? If so I’m IN.

 

[Peacehaven Wild Kids]

I'm sorry, but the AMEX atmosphere is worse that the WIthdean. Even our away support is no longer as loud as it used to be.

 

[Muzzman]

It was alright back of the North, but it normally is there. Why don’t you try making some noise yourself rather than expecting us to entertain you?

 

[rebel51]

For starters stick away fans in East Upper. Away from pitch, and have our fans in south.Just like the old goldstone days, hopefully that might make a difference.Stick those scumbags away from the pitch side which can make it easier for them to gee their side up.

 

[Sid and the Sharknados]

Surely we can make a chant out of this:

I think we need to spend less time thinking about whether we could, and more time thinking about whether we should.

 

[VAL1850]

Often the design of the Amex is critised for atmosphere, with this in mind what UK or overseas ground would you have to replace the Amex to a max capacity of 35K??

 

[HangletonGull]

As been said before on here if you want to sing etc move to swc

 

[Kuipers Supporters Club]

The problem stars with the north stand, and one group in particular refusing to engage with other songs.

 

[brighton_tom]

For what it’s worth, I was at St James Park the other weekend, a stadium you’d normally associate with good atmosphere, and it was a game they very much wanted to win to get into the Europa League….. and it was veeeery quiet. Yes we can improve but our home atmosphere is in line with almost all other Prem stadiums.

 

[JBizzle]

It was alright back of the North, but it normally is there. Why don’t you try making some noise yourself rather than expecting us to entertain you?

I hate to say it, but this is the problem with everyone I have ever met in the North Stand, the stand that is specifically there to drive that atmosphere and lead the chants. At least that's what they always say...

Every NS STH constantly bangs on about being special. Everyone else is not being loud enough, the East is too full of kids (fancy that, in a family stand) and the West is full of well-to-do pensioners but I'd say our North Stand is just as bad. That the other stands don't constantly pretend to be better is the only difference.

FWIW, the atmosphere can be great at the Amex, but it can also be poor, or luke-warm, or occasionally nasty. I would say that we are a very reactive crowd (and we aren't alone), if the football is tepid, the crowd rarely pushes them up a gear, but when the team is up, so is the crowd and it can really be pumping

 

[Mr Bridger]

Surely we can make a chant out of this:

The rimmer experience =500 Thai baht in boys town, Pattaya.

 

[Pevenseagull]

Everyone has to drink a quarter of a bottle of tequila before they are allowed into the ground.


Sorted.


Edit... and don't allow anyone over 40 in

 

[AmexRuislip]

We could get some guy with a megaphone to stand facing the north stand coreographing our sighing and moaning.

Corrected...........

 

[portlock seagull]

At least that's what they always say...

Never heard anyone say that in or from the NS. Still, let’s carry on with your other points…

Every NS STH constantly bangs on about being special.

Er, they don’t. Pure hyperbole and that’s being kind.

That the other stands don't constantly pretend to be better is the only difference.

Someone sounds like they have a bit of a chip on the shoulder, or axe to grind. Or both?

 

[Wes Tupper]

Sure I read that one German club turns off data and Wi-Fi in its stadium during the game.

 

[jcdenton08]

Is it just a coincidence or are you aware that they've just announced new Red Dwarf is coming our way in 2025.

Smoke me a kipper...

Stoke me a clipper

 

[Bry Nylon]

Everyone has to drink a quarter of a bottle of tequila before they are allowed into the ground

“Roberto? Bloke called Shane Duffy on the blower for you.”

 

[portlock seagull]

Sure I read that one German club turns off data and Wi-Fi in its stadium during the game.

But think of the children?