oldskyblue58
CCFC Finance Director
mixed thoughts really.... so in no particular order
I think the SBA do us proud at away games - great support for the team
I also think at times Block 15 do us proud too - but of late seem to be a little quieter. However that area is far more vocal than any other area at the Ricoh. There is a small section in the CT stand behind the goal, but generally the rest of the ground comes over negatively to me.
Just personal opinion but I prefer the SISU out chants to be before or at the end of the game - during the game is for the team and they desperately need our support. Not saying fans shouldnt make their message loud and clear, it is just the timing. But my preference isnt an issue for me either...... the match is the only real time that the fans frustration with SISU etc can be made to be heard..... and it should be heard
Negativity of the fans. Now we all know these are tough times, that the team isnt doing so great, but there is a group of 5 or 6 sitting a couple of rows behind me that frankly beggar belief yet call themselves supporters. I use that word on purpose because it implies some element of positivity - I have not heard any such element from them all season. I wouldnt mind but it isnt even realistic, screaming at a player for not getting to a ball 20yds away before an opponent who was 5 yards away from it doesnt help, it isnt even achievable! but it goes on and on and on. Will be honest it has got so ridiculous that my lad and i take turns at guessing their next comment ("rubbish" usually) ..... we just have to laugh because it is so ridiculous. Trouble is such folk tend to be loud and my right ear aches after a match. Cant be sure but one sounds very similar to a certain CWR contributor. Still i suppose they are entitled to their opinion as am I just wish they would have a little consideration for those around them when they scream it !
Christine - can see where she was coming from, disagreed with chunks of it - but it was only her opinion to which she was entitled. Booing the team doesnt help but then again we pay good money to see them perform ..... 1st half saturday they didnt perform how else do we make them know ? Wouldnt do it myself but I can understand why
Saturday the club encouraged a lot of schools to attend. That I applaud. They are the future of this club and everything that can be done should be done. My lads club was offered a special but when you did the maths it just didnt stack up (£22 per adult £10 per child didnt seem so special to me). If they want to really get that interest especially when there are so many empty seats really slash prices get the ground fuller ... dont tinker with the price go for it!
There was on Saturday a group of Swedish (I think) students in front of us. Apart from improving the scenery (sorry thats chauvanistic and stereotypical i know) they really got into the match second half. Lots of clapping cheering standing and jumping up and down with excitement (second half). I know they havent been worn down by being long term CCFC supporting but that to me was a positive way to support the team. Well done and come back anytime :wave:
The team needs our fans. Yes everyone is entitled to an opinion but do you really think claiming Cameron to be the worst player on the pitch not even non league standard after 2 minutes of the game helps???. If we are all so negative, so timid to support, but vocal to criticise for 90 minutes do we not set up an self fulfilling atmosphere at the Ricoh ? Focus on the errors the mistakes, generate a negative atmosphere and you develop players scared to play and increase the odds of losing. At least give players a chance to gain some much needed confidence and belief by providing some positive support once in a while !
The travelling SBA and our new Swedish fans have the right idea - sure that they have opinions, sure they will at times be negative in their assessment but most times they are positive in their support !
I am off to buy my ear plugs ...... only another 6 months of the muppets sitting behind me !
Just my opinion
PUSB
I think the SBA do us proud at away games - great support for the team
I also think at times Block 15 do us proud too - but of late seem to be a little quieter. However that area is far more vocal than any other area at the Ricoh. There is a small section in the CT stand behind the goal, but generally the rest of the ground comes over negatively to me.
Just personal opinion but I prefer the SISU out chants to be before or at the end of the game - during the game is for the team and they desperately need our support. Not saying fans shouldnt make their message loud and clear, it is just the timing. But my preference isnt an issue for me either...... the match is the only real time that the fans frustration with SISU etc can be made to be heard..... and it should be heard
Negativity of the fans. Now we all know these are tough times, that the team isnt doing so great, but there is a group of 5 or 6 sitting a couple of rows behind me that frankly beggar belief yet call themselves supporters. I use that word on purpose because it implies some element of positivity - I have not heard any such element from them all season. I wouldnt mind but it isnt even realistic, screaming at a player for not getting to a ball 20yds away before an opponent who was 5 yards away from it doesnt help, it isnt even achievable! but it goes on and on and on. Will be honest it has got so ridiculous that my lad and i take turns at guessing their next comment ("rubbish" usually) ..... we just have to laugh because it is so ridiculous. Trouble is such folk tend to be loud and my right ear aches after a match. Cant be sure but one sounds very similar to a certain CWR contributor. Still i suppose they are entitled to their opinion as am I just wish they would have a little consideration for those around them when they scream it !
Christine - can see where she was coming from, disagreed with chunks of it - but it was only her opinion to which she was entitled. Booing the team doesnt help but then again we pay good money to see them perform ..... 1st half saturday they didnt perform how else do we make them know ? Wouldnt do it myself but I can understand why
Saturday the club encouraged a lot of schools to attend. That I applaud. They are the future of this club and everything that can be done should be done. My lads club was offered a special but when you did the maths it just didnt stack up (£22 per adult £10 per child didnt seem so special to me). If they want to really get that interest especially when there are so many empty seats really slash prices get the ground fuller ... dont tinker with the price go for it!
There was on Saturday a group of Swedish (I think) students in front of us. Apart from improving the scenery (sorry thats chauvanistic and stereotypical i know) they really got into the match second half. Lots of clapping cheering standing and jumping up and down with excitement (second half). I know they havent been worn down by being long term CCFC supporting but that to me was a positive way to support the team. Well done and come back anytime :wave:
The team needs our fans. Yes everyone is entitled to an opinion but do you really think claiming Cameron to be the worst player on the pitch not even non league standard after 2 minutes of the game helps???. If we are all so negative, so timid to support, but vocal to criticise for 90 minutes do we not set up an self fulfilling atmosphere at the Ricoh ? Focus on the errors the mistakes, generate a negative atmosphere and you develop players scared to play and increase the odds of losing. At least give players a chance to gain some much needed confidence and belief by providing some positive support once in a while !
The travelling SBA and our new Swedish fans have the right idea - sure that they have opinions, sure they will at times be negative in their assessment but most times they are positive in their support !
I am off to buy my ear plugs ...... only another 6 months of the muppets sitting behind me !
Just my opinion
PUSB
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