"Disappointing" attendances

[city saint]

I normally go to the cup matches but as im on call all week I can get wed covered but no fucker will take an extra weekend day so I couldn't go.im sure there are many stories cost etc if people can afford one match a week the rags is obviously the one people will pick

 

[The Future’s Blue!]

What has he actually said that has upset people? From what I’ve read there was nothing derogatory said about the support, just the way it has been reported seems to be the issue?

 

[Russian Hat]

Find it hard to see how we are always criticised for having poor attendances, when in fact we are pretty well supported. The atmosphere can be called but I think that is the case around the most clubs. There is an agenda. Simple.

 

[Groke]

City are absolutely up there with the best in Europe, aside from their ticket office and media department - pretty sure Jimmy Saville and the Hairy Cornflake setting up a Fred and Rose West theme park could do a better job.

Anyway, 39 / 40k - how can that be mocked in any way shape or form?

 

[jrb]

Just out of interest, Barcelona's lowest La Liga crowd this season was 59,896 vs Real Valladolid. (29 October 2019).

Almost 40,000 empty seats.

 

[Mazzarelli's Swiss Cheese]

The great irony is that 99% of comment on our attendance comes from people observing empty seats from the comfort of their armchairs at home.

 

[The Stockport Iniesta]

Pep's John Bond moment.

 

[Mike N]

I’ve been saying it for years but there’s far too much football these days. As someone mentioned earlier, it’s starting to feel like a bit of a chore these days. And the night games are even worse.

 

[Citizen1961]

The BBC have actually opened a have your say on this. They really don't like us do they.

 

[Blue Mist]

The BBC have actually opened a have your say on this. They really don't like us do they.

They probably looked on here and realised there is a story to be had and more piss taking as well.

 

[worsleyweb]

I’ve been saying it for years but there’s far too much football these days. As someone mentioned earlier, it’s starting to feel like a bit of a chore these days. And the night games are even worse.

Totally agree.

 

[Onholiday(somemightsay)]

All very well for millionaires to criticise fans for not paying to see games. Surely that criticism should be aimed at the club, who have the means and motivation to make it more affordable to attend multiple cup games...chumps, league, FA.

If I was the one in the very privileged financial position, I would be going to great lengths to ensure that my message couldn't be remotely confused with the idea that I am having a go at the working class for not attending every game (40k is not to be sniffed at in the slightest).

He needs a better go to response.

Just my opinion.........

 

[jrb]

The BBC have actually opened a have your say on this. They really don't like us do they.

They are a f***ing s*** stain of a sports media organisation.

Constantly sucking up to and fawning over United and Liverpool, while constantly shitting on City.

 

[Didsbury Dave]

Be warned. We are going to get fucking slaughtered for the attendance on the Wednesday. Ticket sales are very poor indeed.

 

[johnnytapia]

Pep's John Bond moment.

Did he tumble out of 93:20 and break his ribs?

 

[AshtonBlueMooner]

I don't think Pep's intention was to be derogatory about our fans however the media takes delight at the 'emptihad' myth and he has unwittingly put some fuel on the fire. I don't doubt for one minute that he was asked to drum up sales of the last few thousand tickets for Wednesday but there are less controversial ways of doing it, for example,
Pep 'The players have to play too many games and the fans have to pay for too many games in December and January, it is too much for everyone. But I hope on Wednesday we will have a full stadium and I know our fans will be right behind us'
It really isn't rocket science but then again our media department haven't exactly covered themselves in glory over the years, indeed much the opposite.
I fully expect an about turn by Pep in his pre-match interview on Tuesday but sadly, for some, the damage is done. Not for me I hasten to add, I was there today and will be there Wednesday singing my head off.

 

[EL APACHE TEVEZ]

Couldn’t give a fuck how many was at the game,me and the lad were there,that’s all I’m bothered about.

 

[Blueknows]

Be warned. We are going to get fucking slaughtered for the attendance on the Wednesday. Ticket sales are very poor indeed.

so what fuck em

 

[Mike N]

Be warned. We are going to get fucking slaughtered for the attendance on the Wednesday. Ticket sales are very poor indeed.

How many have we sold so far?

 

[bluegaz13]

I am not going to criticise fans for staying away today because that is their right but tickets prices were reduced today so some of the criticism of the club is unfair.
To the moaners who complain about ‘day trippers’ taking some of the allocations.......today was your chance.