I find away following us getting younger. Lots of beer chucking and coke usage. That aside away trips are the nuts. Brighton was a great night last week despite the result. Bournemouth and Liverpool get an honourable mention. As of course Manchester.Not sure it's one major factor as a few small ones that are slowly accumulating
Firstly, it means at least one extra day off work, which unlike the Watford game in December, has come as a complete surprise.
Secondly, after 30 years of pining for Wembley, it's simply become a repetitive, expensive chore. This will be my 13th experience since 2011, and it would have been 14 if London 2012 hadn't clashed with City-Chelsea.
We might even be returning before Christmas if we beat Fulham in the LC, and draw Tottenham Away.
However, I sense more than ever that the hardcore City away following is ageing, and starting to pick and choose.
No disgrace, but it's harder, and too expensive for the younger replacements to pick up the baton.
I also feel that it's creeping into other clubs as well
Just bought my ticket for this. This is the third match this year that has gone to my (10000) points level.
Am (pleasantly) very surprised by this as one of those was a German venue we have never been to before.
Any thoughts on why that is? Fatigue due to the number of matches we play?
Do you reckon this could come down to Cityzens matchday memberships?
I reckon so. 3000 tickets, its on telly and no train back.
Cardiff went to Citizens as well, I think, and that wasn't televised.
Feels like this year could be a good opportunity to get to a few away games.
Just bought mine online.
Couple of blocks left.
Hope this trend continues.
I don't get this it jumps from 6k to citizens - waht about people who have 5k points or lower surely they should get preference
I don't get this it jumps from 6k to citizens - waht about people who have 5k points or lower surely they should get preference
I sense it is indicative of the slow demand. I think any ST holder that wants one can have one.
Think similar will happen with Watford which is now on TV.
Why are people sure Wembley will still be in rough shape 2 weeks from now? I'm not an expert on gardening so this is more of a question rather than a statement but how long does it take for grass to recover?
How big is an American football pitch compared to our football?Cos our American friends are coming over to reek havoc on it with NFL over the next couple of weeks
How big is an American football pitch compared to our football?
Someone mentioned that the reason the grass was damaged was the lack of sunlight as they covered the centre of the pitch for the boxing fight. That won't be the case if there's an NFL match.
No idea personally but this article from a few years back suggests NFL games don't do a pristine football pitch any favours and Wembley is far from pristine now cos of the boxing so will only make it worse
https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www....mbley-pitch-completely-ruined-nfl-4631347.amp
You do realise, I hope, that there's an NFL match being played on it the day before our match?Thanks. It looked ridiculous in the match against Barcelona. If it's anything like that, it might hinder some of our play. Having said that, if they water it well before the match in two weeks, that should mitigate some of the roughness.
Still, there has to be a standard to be maintained by premier league teams with regards to pitch condition. Hosting NFL and boxing matches isn't really an excuse. I guess the fact that Wembley isn't Tottenham's actual stadium makes this a murky area.
Ref what you say about Xmas is backed up mate by previous away over the festive period. Swansea and Palace with farcical times and the date of the game.look at the distances they are asking us to travel midweek, apart from the time off work no way can a train get you back. just pure cost would be off putting but near Christmas is even worse. factor in tv and demand is bound to drop. its not accidental its a clear agenda to attack our club. they know our fan base, they know we are not the wealthiest set of fans, they know we would most likely take fewer fans and so give them another stick to beat us with. I think our team will perform either way but nothing better for them that a sizable vocal away backing behind them. the authorities are scared of Manchester City and it's fucking obvious. otherwise midweek games, which are unavoidable, would all be kept local, for all clubs and their fans.