Empty seats.. worsening trend?

[malg]

Don't care either way about why the seats are empty, but it does look shite on telly!

 

[jimmygrimblesboots]

If you observe premiership games on the box , there are plenty of empty seats at other games , especially , the emirates , villa park , stadium of light , but the media do not mention these clubs , they only concentrate on city , because it appeases ther rag/dippers/arse/chelski customers . The fact the jounos can have a peek at this forum and see our reaction must have them laughing like drains , we have probably got the most loyal supporters in the country over the last 20/30 years , we have stared into the abyss and we are still here , why let a few pencil necked scribblers wind us up.

 

[Gingers Dad]

I own a nice sports car that I rarely use
My neighbour often looks at it with envy
is it selfish that I don't let him use it?

No and for the want of a better reply that's got sweet FA to do with the argument

just like it has sweet FA to do with anyone what he does with the purchase he has made too

Fair enough but how would you react if I said I was going to buy a ticket for Chelsea away but not go and deny another Blue the opportunity? The tickets are half price and I've got enough points but the game's 200 miles away so I can't be arsed. Don't think you'd express the same opinion then

 

[jimmygrimblesboots]

He has every right to leave his seat empty if he so wishes.

It's still selfish though

I own a nice sports car that I rarely use
My neighbour often looks at it with envy
is it selfish that I don't let him use it?

The least you could do is let him wash the vehicle , whilst going next door to sh*g his missus

 

[Tim of the Oak]

If you observe premiership games on the box , there are plenty of empty seats at other games , especially , the emirates , villa park , stadium of light , but the media do not mention these clubs , they only concentrate on city , because it appeases ther rag/dippers/arse/chelski customers . The fact the jounos can have a peek at this forum and see our reaction must have them laughing like drains , we have probably got the most loyal supporters in the country over the last 20/30 years , we have stared into the abyss and we are still here , why let a few pencil necked scribblers wind us up.

Stop worrying about the journos and think more about the Blues who couldn't get to see the Champions this week because of season card holder no shows. We have the best support in the country and let's remind people of that!

The journos are already laughing about the empty seats so the Club can sort out the complimentary tickets issue.

 

[LoveCity]

We have the best support in the country and let's remind people of that!

Think that should be past tense now. We clearly don't anymore. We probably used to, but what would make us the best now? Many of our fans can't be arsed turning up unless we play the big 5/6/7 ("blah blah, my ticket and I'll do what I want, blah blah"), our atmosphere is poor, only our away fans redeem us but most away fans are good. A fan base that has grown fat on the spoils of victory and become complacent. It's sad to see the 1894 Group on Twitter practically have to beg fans to sing.

People will say the atmosphere has been bad a while but it was much better as recently as 2011/12, when there were a lot more witty songs/chants, the Poznan, and backing for the team. If we played Salzburg now instead of 2010, instead of Alan banter there'd be silence and shrugs.

 

[Tim of the Oak]

We have the best support in the country and let's remind people of that!

Think that should be past tense now. We clearly don't anymore. We probably used to, but what would make us the best now? Many of our fans can't be arsed turning up unless we play the big 5/6/7 ("blah blah, my ticket and I'll do what I want, blah blah"), our atmosphere is poor, only our away fans redeem us but most away fans are good. A fan base that has grown fat on the spoils of victory and become complacent. It's sad to see the 1894 Group on Twitter practically have to beg fans to sing.

Very good post. The 1894 guys are working their bollox off but were let down with the North Stand display a couple of weeks ago.

That said, apart from the Burnley game, I sense there are a lot of Blues Who are keen to try and create an atmosphere again. Admittedly too few to make a difference in the short term!

 

[Gingers Dad]

We have the best support in the country and let's remind people of that!

Think that should be past tense now. We clearly don't anymore. We probably used to, but what would make us the best now? Many of our fans can't be arsed turning up unless we play the big 5/6/7 ("blah blah, my ticket and I'll do what I want, blah blah"), our atmosphere is poor, only our away fans redeem us but most away fans are good. A fan base that has grown fat on the spoils of victory and become complacent. It's sad to see the 1894 Group on Twitter practically have to beg fans to sing.

People will say the atmosphere has been bad a while but it was much better as recently as 2011/12, when there were a lot more witty songs/chants, the Poznan, and backing for the team. If we played Salzburg now instead of 2010, instead of Alan banter there'd be silence and shrugs.

I think your opinions have proved correct by a lot of the comments on this thread

 

[pardoeofftomexico]

It has already been said more than once but some don't seem to be getting it. It is very, very unlikely that there are a significant number of season ticket holders who don't turn up on a regular basis. The empty seats are obviously mainly tickets unsold for whatever reason. The fact that they are all together at the front of the north stand is a clear indication that they are simply not sold. Obviously there are a few who buy a season ticket and don't go to that many games but we are talking about a few not any significant number.

A better question is why there are unsold tickets. If it is the cost then that is your answer.

 

[mrtwiceaseason]

It has already been said more than once but some don't seem to be getting it. It is very, very unlikely that there are a significant number of season ticket holders who don't turn up on a regular basis. The empty seats are obviously mainly tickets unsold for whatever reason. The fact that they are all together at the front of the north stand is a clear indication that they are simply not sold. Obviously there are a few who buy a season ticket and don't go to that many games but we are talking about a few not any significant number.

A better question is why there are unsold tickets. If it is the cost then that is your answer.

Good someone's listened .just to add the seats simply not sold should read seat not offerered for sale by club.
Wish someone would put a screen shot up from yesterday with the black sheeting over the rows to prove the point