City Fans Leaving Early/Empty seats

jrb said:
TBH I left not longer after Fulham scored their 2nd goal. I didn’t want to see Fulham score a 3rd goal. Thankfully that didn’t happen. Apologies to the City players for not applauding them off at full-time.

Just an observation. The 1st bus in the queue of buses outside the South stand was already full. The 2nd bus in the queue was starting to fill up. Thousands of people were outside the ground, with many people, including myself, walking back into town. I got back to Burnage from the Etihad about 6:10pm.
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You left the game early so you could be home within 80 mins of the final whistle.
And you left because you didn’t want to see Fulham score.
Well done.
 
Had to change my plans today.

I was going to drive to Altricham then train in. Did the train from my town into Manchester.

I suffer from Tinnitus and missed a lot of the 2nd as I stayed on the concourse, all due to the kid behind me screaming very, very loudly. It fcukin' hurt.

I left a bit earlier so I could get the 5:30pm train.

Crossing the Great Ancoats Road, by Ibis, onto Chaple St. I heard a thud. A guy was having a seizure. People were walking passed him, people stopping in their cars, having a look then driving away. I shouted if anyone could help. another Blue called 999 as I was having problems with my phone. Only took 5 mins for the paramedic to turn up.

Anyway, leaving early isn't what I normally do so, I apologise for today.
 
jrb said:
I was finishing my pint off. I'm not a quick drinker.

2nd half.

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I nearly took a picture of 115 just after half time to show how empty it was, but I’m glad I didn’t because just as I thought about it, we attacked and scored.
 
johnnytapia said:
You left the game early so you could be home within 80 mins of the final whistle.
And you left because you didn’t want to see Fulham score.
Well done.
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I admitted why I left early today. Not because I wanted to get home early. I live in Burnage, so I never get home early. Sometimes I drive. I stay until the end. I get home earlier because I drive. It's faster than getting the 192 to Leve, then walking to Burnage. Sometimes I have a few scoops in town after the match. Sometimes I have a few scoops in Leve. I'm not going to beat myself up about going a few minutes early today. As a rule I always stay until the final whistle. Are you ok with that? If you are, well done!
 
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M23 Citizen said:
I nearly took a picture of 115 just after half time to show how empty it was, but I’m glad I didn’t because just as I thought about it, we attacked and scored.
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I missed the 2nd City goal. I'm not complaining as it was my fault.
 
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The early fans going to the concourse at half time and arriving late so missing the start of the second half far worse than early leavers.
The amount in SS3 who missed our second goal was shocking.
 
M23 Citizen said:
I nearly took a picture of 115 just after half time to show how empty it was, but I’m glad I didn’t because just as I thought about it, we attacked and scored.
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This is why our support is so poor.

I went to the loo at half time and a great chant was going on. Odd because there’d been no support during the first half!
 
They should have a raffle at end straight after final whistle
Draw the seat number. If your not in seat you don’t win
£1000, players signed shirt, match worn shirt
 
Goatmeal said:
They should have a raffle at end straight after final whistle
Draw the seat number. If your not in seat you don’t win
£1000, players signed shirt, match worn shirt
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Empty raffle seats at home. :-)

We'd never hear the last of it.
 
bennyboy said:
The early fans going to the concourse at half time and arriving late so missing the start of the second half far worse than early leavers.
The amount in SS3 who missed our second goal was shocking.
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I've been in SS3 since it opened but moved because of this precise issue. I was near the stairs in the middle of the stand and there was constant coming and going after kick off, before half time, after half time and with early leavers.

They all like to stop and watch any action either on their way in late or going out whilst the match is ongoing so preventing people that watch all the game seeing key parts.

Edit: still in SS3 but nowhere near any stairs or entrance/exit tunnels.
 
Went to my first game today for a few years and was gobsmaked by the amount of comming and going during the match, spent most of the match leaning to see around people carrying food and drinks by the shit loads. So the early leavers made no difference really, it was like that all match. Dont really care what other fans do to be honest, it just isnt for me anymore and now I remember why I stopped going.
 
Goatmeal said:
They should have a raffle at end straight after final whistle
Draw the seat number. If your not in seat you don’t win
£1000, players signed shirt, match worn shirt
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I finished 3rd in the half time quiz, was chuffed if I'm honest. Prize was a complete disappointment but hey ho!!
 
Double R said:
Went to my first game today for a few years and was gobsmaked by the amount of comming and going during the match, spent most of the match leaning to see around people carrying food and drinks by the shit loads. So the early leavers made no difference really, it was like that all match. Dont really care what other fans do to be honest, it just isnt for me anymore and now I remember why I stopped going.
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Sign of the times. People make a day of it and spend a lot of money in the ground on food and drink and don't want to stand in massive queues - so it's best not to leave it until the whistle. The football is important but I'm sure a lot will tell you it's more about 'the experience'.
 
jrb said:
I was finishing my pint off. I'm not a quick drinker.

2nd half.

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Fans that treat football matches and supporting the club as a form of "social gathering" or "chit chat" are annoying.

Don't come to the football if you're just treating it as a "day out" while stuffing your gob on the concourse, go somehwere else like the cinema so that spare ticket goes to someone who actually cares about the football.

This phenomenon seems to be mostly common in this country, match-day goers who attend out of habit or routine rather than for the reason of actually watching football.
 
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