Support the club! (5 Viewers)
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Sky Blue Kid
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Sorry Johnrambo/Kasper, My way of showing support will be the same as last season as long as SISU are in charge, and that will be at away games only. I've stated before, I will not line SISUs' pockets any more.
DH - Sky Blue
Member
Sorry for being sceptical, but i believe the vast majority of the 'I'm not giving any money to SISU' brigade choose not to go to home games beacuse of reasons such as laziness, finance, poor performances, no atmosphere, unavailability or no real method of getting there. But rather than admit to any of the above for fear of being called a bad supporter, they justify this with a 'money to SISU' claim. Not everyone, but i bet a large chunk.
mark82
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Sky Blue Kid
Well-Known Member
You are entitled to your opinion of course, but supporters such as myself have supported CCFC through thick and thin for 50+ years.
We have paid thousands upon thousands of pounds for season tickets,travel to away games,entrance to away games,half time pies and tea,etc,etc.....I think you see what I mean.
So I think your "Belief that the vast majority" jibe is uncalled for mate. Try trusting what people say. A hell of a lot of people are totally disillusioned with SISU, who from day one have done almost Sweet FA, for CCFC. and have shown nothing to warrant any support at all!
mark82
Super Moderator
Will you come back if SISU are still in charge and we are top of the league at Christmas?
skybluehugh
New Member
And how is your money going to help the club this season. They have already used this seasons season ticket money so how are you helping the club? No money that is paid by fans this year is just paying shitsu back
Sky Blue Kid
Well-Known Member
NO!....I'm a man of principle, who doesn't trust SISU as far as I could throw them. I pay out MORE travelling to away games only, than what it would cost for a season ticket at home games.
DH - Sky Blue
Member
I was careful not to use direct language as to include everyone in my accusation. You may well have justified reasons for not going to home games, but I can only speak from what I have seen myself. I know people who in the past I've asked to come to the games and have given excuses such as "can't be bothered" or "Nah it's rubbish". Whereas lately their excuses change to "Well I'm not giving SISU any of my money". It's the same with recurring callers on the radio that become recogniseable who never went to games in the first place, that now use this excuse. A lot of people are using this as an excuse when it isn't the real reason they don't come. Obviously you are not one of them
Big Mo
New Member
I didn't get a season ticket last year cos I knew it would be fucking miserable, this was partly due to ownership but mainly cos I knew I wouldn't enjoy it. Next season I will get one cos regardless of sisu I think we'll win more games and it will be more entertaining. As much as everyone claims to be ardent city fans we pick and choose how to spend our time and money and make excuses for not turning up. Fair play to those who are there at every game year in year out, to everyone else it would good if you were just honest enough to say you don't want to be there.
SonofErnie
Well-Known Member
It's simple. Most are staying away due to poor performance/lack of enjoyment, with the bye product being that they save money. As time goes on, they no longer budget to go to the matches, so can no longer afford it, plus the family time gained is an added bonus. The underlying reason for the poor performance is SISU's failure to stick to a plan and the lack of investment in the team.
It will take a sustained run, far more substantial than being at the top of League 1 at Christmas, for the vast majority of these lost supporters to return. I should know, I'm one of them !
It will take a sustained run, far more substantial than being at the top of League 1 at Christmas, for the vast majority of these lost supporters to return. I should know, I'm one of them !
mark82
Super Moderator
In which case, despite not agreeing with the course of action, I do respect your stance.
Sky Blue Kid
Well-Known Member
@ Big Mo.....Fair play to those who are there at every game year in year out, to everyone else it would good if you were just honest enough to say you don't want to be there.
As I said in my last post....I went to away games only last season on principal, and will only go to away games THIS coming season.
In answer to your statement....I HAVE been honest when I said I won't go to the Ricoh until SISU "Do one", and it's got nowt to do with playing crap football.
As I said in my last post....I went to away games only last season on principal, and will only go to away games THIS coming season.
In answer to your statement....I HAVE been honest when I said I won't go to the Ricoh until SISU "Do one", and it's got nowt to do with playing crap football.
Johnrambo
New Member
I dont know really, my hope is that it does. I cant be at the homegames, i live in Denmark. But i want to do something, and not just think SISU is there so i wont do anything.
Johnrambo
New Member
I'll use your season ticket
You dont even know where the spot is ;-)
mark82
Super Moderator
The money will go into the clubs accounts. SISU will still be owed that money regardless of if it is paid now or in the future after they leave. The money is only invested as a loan.
Astute
Well-Known Member
I think there are many reasons not to go. Mine is down purely to living away from Coventry. Whenever I'm back I try to make the effort to go. I've not seen us lose in a long time if anyone fancies paying my travel and buying me a season ticket
Will give you a shout next season when I am up your end at a weekend. We can go to a game in my Covmobile
Prefer away games though
Johnrambo
New Member
Will give you a shout next season when I am up your end at a weekend. We can go to a game in my Covmobile
Room for one more?
Sky Blue Kid
Well-Known Member
After speaking to (Believe it or not) a Wolves fan, not long after SISU taking charge, everything started to come true in the words he spoke. He said although they had saved us from administration(Being a Hedge fund) they would "Asset strip" our club. It took about one week to realise this, as things got progressively worse. The sacking of Dowie, the selling of Fox and Dann. I have said on other forums that SISU would strangle our club out of existence(Well over four years ago now) They have done nothing to disprove the "Wolves fan" and my words.
torchomatic
Well-Known Member
Ah yes, the sacking of Dowie. The one good news story of the last five years.
Sky Blue Kid
Well-Known Member
The man who brought Fox and Dann to the "City" (Not AT)....The man who stayed at Wallsall till midnight to make sure he signed them!....what happened next???
Sky Blue Kid
Well-Known Member
Coventry dropped like a stone ever since:facepalm:
torchomatic
Well-Known Member
Ranson apparently got Fox and Dann.
Astute
Well-Known Member
Room for one more?
Get to England and I will happily pick you up....as long as you don't mind warp factor 8
Johnrambo
New Member
Get to England and I will happily pick you up....as long as you don't mind warp factor 8
Waiting for the new fixture list, then i will speak up ;-)
Sky Blue Kid
Well-Known Member
Don't remember seeing Ranson at 11-55pm looking totally knackered, but definately remember seeing Dowie and his brother looking like they hadn't slept or shaved for a week though!
thorn in my side
New Member
Yep - and supporters such as myself have supported the club through thick and thin - and will continue to do so, home and away.
Your choice - and that must be respected.
I just get fed up having rammed down my throat that I am a traitor for buying a ticket and supporting my club. I am not saying you have said that but you will have seen the posts and it really rubs many of us up the wrong way.
CCFC til I die
Sky Blue Kid
Well-Known Member
Absolutely respect your stance, and I've never said that anyone should not go to the Ricoh. I HAVE said that "I WILL NOT" I would never call any supporter a traitor for attending the Ricoh, unlike a poster who HAS called supporters who DON'T go to the Ricoh traitors. I choose to go to away games to show my support for the "City", and will carry on doing so, till SISU are gone!:blue:
Astute
Well-Known Member
This is one of the reasons why we have such a good away following.
Johnrambo
New Member
What do we bring ? 1000-1500 for away games?