Who’s said it’s the fault of tourists?Why is this the fault of the tourists and the club? The problem is the people selling the tickets. Those are the people who should be ashamed. Any of us could buy the tickets but most choose not so the tourists buy them.
Absolutely agree - think that we must have one of the 'loudest' away support - I prefer those games to home matchesWell I have to say that the away support has been loud and proud this year so they can’t be that many ”tourists & corporates”
I was next to three romanians all in half scarves.Just leaving anfield now feel rather deflated not with the football but with what I am now witnessing and have been for a while people I know who have followed city for years couldn’t get a ticket today yet I witnessed empty seats
Probably because these football sites couldn’t sell them on at inflated prices, tourists taking selfies all game which will only get worse and police treating us as scum. 1973 was my first game and I think this season will be my last can’t stomach it anymore it’s becoming a piss take now, I will always love the club but it’s becoming less attractive every week anybody who knows me knows I travel extensively all over Europe and England but I think my time’s coming soon to watch on the Firestick with a brew and sandwiches anyone else feel the same
Sorry for being pedantic, but the club only recognises up to 25-26 years loyalty; our time at the Etihad and the last five or six years at Maine Road.Oh so 40 years loyalty means nowt, as long those who've got tickets don't take selfies???!!!
Ok!
Absolutely spot onOh but I do. I have enough points to get a ticket & love the atmosphere. Been to loads of away European games as well as Istanbul so I hate to disappoint your arrogance but I DO know what I’m talking about.
Yeah - that reply was to a post on page 1 - I thought it was just going to be a moaning pile onTo be fair from what I’ve read most people aren’t suggesting that. Most people are questioning the ticket allocation, which you’ve done as well.
Gave up my season ticket in 2019 and only go back now for cup games where the ticket prices are reasonable, can't watch City on the TV with sound as the commentators and pundits make my blood boil, i believe 'greedy bastard' Sturridge is possibly the worst pundit ever to 'grace' our televisions so pleased i didn't listen to him as i'd have kicked the tv in. I absolutely loathe the match day 'experience', i hate the agendas with the media, the ticket prices to name but a few gripes.Just leaving anfield now feel rather deflated not with the football but with what I am now witnessing and have been for a while people I know who have followed city for years couldn’t get a ticket today yet I witnessed empty seats
Probably because these football sites couldn’t sell them on at inflated prices, tourists taking selfies all game which will only get worse and police treating us as scum. 1973 was my first game and I think this season will be my last can’t stomach it anymore it’s becoming a piss take now, I will always love the club but it’s becoming less attractive every week anybody who knows me knows I travel extensively all over Europe and England but I think my time’s coming soon to watch on the Firestick with a brew and sandwiches anyone else feel the same
I try to plan my trips back to the UK when we play at home but I can no longer afford to go over for a game.Pretty sure I've seen my last game. I was looking at coming over for the Arsenal game, but flights are coming in at over€200, same for hotels (easter weekend, I suppose). So that's €400+ before the cost of the ticket, plus money to buy a couple of lime cordials. I can’t justify spending €500 on a single game. Sad, but that's the harsh economic reality.
I’ve Had my season ticket for 22 years . Used to go with my brother, dad , grandad and uncle and my dad used to drive us. They all gave up their tickets due to different circumstances.
I’ve recently had a Child and moved slightly further away. Not really far but by the time I travel from Marple to Manchester. I hate the walk from the station but hate the tram and train services even more.
For a 3pm kick off I Leave the house at 12 and don’t get home til 7/8. I’ve missed the whole day essentially. I also end up spending close to £80 when all said and done.
Ive recently invested £35 in a firestick for every single game for the Season! which has been amazing, I get a few cans, sell my ticket for £40/50 and still get the same buzz and don’t have to deal with the transport bollocks and get my weekends back.
I really don’t know what I’m gonna do next season , the only incentive to keep my season ticket is due to potentially taking my son in a couple of years.
Marple Blues run coaches direct to every home game.I’ve Had my season ticket for 22 years . Used to go with my brother, dad , grandad and uncle and my dad used to drive us. They all gave up their tickets due to different circumstances.
I’ve recently had a Child and moved slightly further away. Not really far but by the time I travel from Marple to Manchester. I hate the walk from the station but hate the tram and train services even more.
For a 3pm kick off I Leave the house at 12 and don’t get home til 7/8. I’ve missed the whole day essentially. I also end up spending close to £80 when all said and done.
Ive recently invested £35 in a firestick for every single game for the Season! which has been amazing, I get a few cans, sell my ticket for £40/50 and still get the same buzz and don’t have to deal with the transport bollocks and get my weekends back.
I really don’t know what I’m gonna do next season , the only incentive to keep my season ticket is due to potentially taking my son in a couple of years.
I'll look into thatMarple Blues run coaches direct to every home game.
Very efficient service & affordable.
I did go, and am a diehard, and I did try to get behind the lads.Why didn’t the people who are disenfranchised make their tickets available for yesterday’s game?
If you went did you try to get behind the lads for the full 100 minutes?
I grt the frustration about allocations / touts but surely there were enough diehards there to generate a better atmosphere.
Top post GB62. I’ve had the visiting orientals joining in with the Poznan too. Hopefully it will be rocking at home to Newcastle and Arsenal.I did go, and am a diehard, and I did try to get behind the lads.
But you are correct, it wasn't a great atmosphere in our end and I can't explain why as we've generally been very good this season.
Worth pointing out that there's a very loose correlation between how many points a fan has and the level of their vocal support. The tourist sat next to me at the Derby (who paid £400 for his seat) joined in all the songs in his broken English and did the Poznan, admittedly at my insistence :-), but the majority of veterans around me in 105 rarely get involved with singing.
The missing ingredient (from a veterans perspective) is young Mancunians in groups going to the game en masse like us veterans did back in the day. We created the atmosphere. You can’t expect peeps in their 50’s and above to carry on that level of vocal support. The demographic of those following is different. I don’t know if that demographic exists anymore to be honest. What do a group of lads aged 16-22 do these days? They’ve definitely been priced out though even if they do exist.I did go, and am a diehard, and I did try to get behind the lads.
But you are correct, it wasn't a great atmosphere in our end and I can't explain why as we've generally been very good this season.
Worth pointing out that there's a very loose correlation between how many points a fan has and the level of their vocal support. The tourist sat next to me at the Derby (who paid £400 for his seat) joined in all the songs in his broken English and did the Poznan, admittedly at my insistence :-), but the majority of veterans around me in 105 rarely get involved with singing.