Talking about this at work today and in pub after work about how many people that are going to Wembley haven't been to see City for several seasons if at all. Seems like lots of people see it as a day out taking kids, wife/girlfriend or just mates while some regulars aren't bothering. A couple of people reckon it's going to be about a third hardcore fans and two thirds not. Not knocking anyone and fair play to anyone getting the chance to take their kids to see city at Wembley but just wondering if anyone thinks that ratio is right/wrong and what it might mean for the atmosphere?
I am pleased everyone who wanted a ticket will get one first and foremost. I don't care what type of fan they are we all deserve at least one day out.
We are getting relegated and in my opinion many more dark days ahead so a chance of a day at wembley crappy cup or not is to be cherished. Enjoy it everyone.
We are getting relegated and in my opinion many more dark days ahead so a chance of a day at wembley crappy cup or not is to be cherished. Enjoy it everyone.
Always said anyone who wants a ticket will get one.
Can't really see anyone missing out now at all.
The overwhelming vast majority in attendance will be immune/completely oblivious to what's happening to the club or even the humiliating result on the day.
There is no right or wrong ratio. The only thing that is wrong is that people keep bringing up this stupid topic.
Get over it, anyone will go who wants to.
The thing that will have most influence on the atmosphere is how good a game it is and who is winning, nothing to do with who is in the crowd.
A third hard core fans, 45000 sold or there abouts, love to know where the other 7500 hard core fans are on a typical Saturday.
Who cares, it just shows what support a little well placed investment could bring to the club and the fortunes that may come with it.
Who cares, it just shows what support a little well placed investment could bring to the club and the fortunes that may come with it.
You could be right, but ultimately I don't really care. I'm there for my own pissed up atmosphere and a sesh.
I think you are wide of the mark on this one. The vast majority will be city fans on a day out. Many will be lapsed but will have been die-hards at some point. I'm in a collection of 20 who don't have season tickets but all of us have had season tickets at some point over the past 15-20 years, many of us for several years We are hundred percent aware of what is going on at the club -infact a very good reason why the majority of us haven't been at all this season. We are city fans who are disenchanted with what is going on, but are looking for a day out wearing sky blue, plenty of beers and singing city songs non-stop. There will be many like us, not ignorant city fans, just understandably lapsed. Some of us bringing young kids in the hope of maybe inspiring them and so they will remember for the future 'trains of sky blue taking over the capital' and maybe, just maybe a brighter future if these b!stards ever leave
Aren't they better off I wish I was immune to it
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We have 7000-8000 regular supporters. 45000 at wembley shows people like a day out, nothing more. Its not untapped support or what we could get at home every week. Most havent been at all or for years at best. Let them enjoy their day so that they can tell people 'we were there' and slink back off into the shadows.
I am going to Wembley as a neutral I was city till I moved . never thought supporting a team I. 2nd division would be a problem as city were a cut above. Now I am hoping that city hold on to league 1 status by beating. Mk and then port vale if only to help Shrewsbury avoid the drop.
Beer goggles are off after today's result . hope Tuesday is your night to start the greatest of escapes you never k now,I was there when Williams cleared off the line at white heart lane In 1997.
Listen to me talking with a sky blue tongue, I guess city will always be a part of me. Wanted to sing the sky blue song at the GHM 2 Saturdays back.
Lapsed support is forgivable.
Watching local football side and wanting them to do well after geographical move is acceptable.
But changing allegiance? What a c**t!
Watching local football side and wanting them to do well after geographical move is acceptable.
But changing allegiance? What a c**t!
It is untapped support, surely, we play third tier football with above average crowds (we are shit, bottom of the league) in a stadium that can hold 32000+, you think it would remain that way if we had Chelsea Man u Man City Arsenal Liverpool Spurs or the local derby or 2, no, the place would be a sell out every week, the premier league is where its at, HR crowds and the game 20 yrs ago dont compare to today, football has moved on big time and people want to see big teams, we would sell out week after week in the top flight, its just sad and pathetic that we are where we are.
Do you go to Shrewsbury games much Shrew?
My mate has a season ticket down there and says Gary Deegan is nailed on to be their player of the year! WTF!?
My mate has a season ticket down there and says Gary Deegan is nailed on to be their player of the year! WTF!?
Go for it go for it city sky blues shooting to win.
Down without a doubt let's get Sissu out sky blues shooting to win.
Sissu fucked it up but we still might win the cup
Sky blues shooting to win
Go for it for for it city Sissu our patience wore thin.
Down without a doubt let's get Sissu out sky blues shooting to win.
Sissu fucked it up but we still might win the cup
Sky blues shooting to win
Go for it for for it city Sissu our patience wore thin.
Deegan is solid but there are better players for me. Sean whalley is my bet.
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