Etihad Atmosphere - 2021/22

Psychedelic Casual said:
It might help if he (and all of our fanbase who’ve completely overreacted to this) actually listened to Pep’s words.

Pep simply asked us to get behind them today because they’re going to be tired.

He never once mentioned attendance or atmosphere. Where that incorrect notion that Pep has criticised us has come from is a mystery. Which fan was the person who first set that narrative? Because it’s nothing like what Pep said.

So Parker coming out and saying “Pep should stick to coaching” just comes across like a fan representing a fanbase incapable of listening properly.

WE are the ones who’ve blown this argument out across the media. Not Pep.
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He asked for more people than were thsre is all you can deduce from his comment
 
Average PL attendances this season:

Liverpool: just over 53k
City: just under 52k

One is widely accepted to have "magnificent support that intimidates any opposition visiting the Anfield cauldron"
... while the other is an "endless empty seats 'Emptyhad' laughing stock that even their own manager is embarrassed about".

It's all a bit odd / nonsensical.
 
Psychedelic Casual said:
It might help if he (and all of our fanbase who’ve completely overreacted to this) actually listened to Pep’s words.

Pep simply asked us to get behind them today because they’re going to be tired.

He never once mentioned attendance or atmosphere. Where that incorrect notion that Pep has criticised us has come from is a mystery. Which fan was the person who first set that narrative? Because it’s nothing like what Pep said.

So Parker coming out and saying “Pep should stick to coaching” just comes across like a fan representing a fanbase incapable of listening properly.

WE are the ones who’ve blown this argument out across the media. Not Pep.
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If that is the scenario you choose to believe knock yourself out fella.
 
kaz7 said:
He asked for more people than were thsre is all you can deduce from his comment
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Not really. Pep’s an intelligent guy and he should have known it would fire up the empty seat brigade. I’m not too bothered and just want to be in a full Etihad singing loud and proud. It might turn out to be a positive.

I have read some of the vitriol aimed as Kevin Parker on Facebook and Twitter. I wonder if some of the posters were taken in by the OSC banter on here overnight. Pretty sad if that’s the case as there was some great WUMing.
 
Psychedelic Casual said:
It might help if he (and all of our fanbase who’ve completely overreacted to this) actually listened to Pep’s words.

Pep simply asked us to get behind them today because they’re going to be tired.

He never once mentioned attendance or atmosphere. Where that incorrect notion that Pep has criticised us has come from is a mystery. Which fan was the person who first set that narrative? Because it’s nothing like what Pep said.

So Parker coming out and saying “Pep should stick to coaching” just comes across like a fan representing a fanbase incapable of listening properly.

WE are the ones who’ve blown this argument out across the media. Not Pep.
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Here’s an article summarising another 3 times he’s mentioned low attendances for cup games and stated he wants more fans there.

www.football365.com

Pep Guardiola has previous for questioning the loyalty of Manchester City fans...

Man City fans have heard it all before from Pep Guardiola. The manager was questioning their dedication within a month of arriving at the Etihad...
www.football365.com www.football365.com
 
Tim of the Oak said:
Not really. Pep’s an intelligent guy and he should have known it would fire up the empty seat brigade. I’m not too bothered and just want to be in a full Etihad singing loud and proud. It might turn out to be a positive.

I have read some of the vitriol aimed as Kevin Parker on Facebook and Twitter. I wonder if some of the posters were taken in by the OSC banter on here overnight. Pretty sad if that’s the case as there was some great WUMing.
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There is no bigger wind up merchant than Pep, he is a master of it.
 
Del_Bosque said:
Here’s an article summarising another 3 times he’s mentioned low attendances for cup games and stated he wants more fans there.

www.football365.com

Pep Guardiola has previous for questioning the loyalty of Manchester City fans...

Man City fans have heard it all before from Pep Guardiola. The manager was questioning their dedication within a month of arriving at the Etihad...
www.football365.com www.football365.com
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He's just been misunderstood every time he opens his mouth. His best defence is that he is good at his job so the needy will always back him.

He would best just saying I'm from Barcelona always worked for Manuel
 
ffs said:
It is from last season. And given our record attendance in the Etihad is 54,693 against Leicester, the 55,000 capacity bullshit that is being put out by the media is way off the mark. It was reduced to 53,100 for league games and then a further 2,000 for CL games.
It’s all clickbait bullshit that goes with the territory these days and it’s vile to say the least. Literally there is no real journalistic nouce these days especially in football. Basically these media outlets run campaigns about bullying ect and then use those same kind of tactics against joe public as and when it suits to stir up a load of publicity.
I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again I’ve been going to city since 75 and I can say hand on heart the our club or should I say the people at the top have thrown the fans under the bus again, they consistently allow the media the spew lies and deceit against our club and fans and never say fuck all. The very least they could of done since Wednesday was issue some stats re: stadium attendance and capacity but again silence falls around us.
Only when there is a shadow cast on their name do they get the lawyers out to fight.
I’m not asking for lawyers, just a true representative for our fans. People can say what they like about Kevin Parker but at least he did represent what a lot (not all) fans thought of peps unwise comments.
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Yes the club being tight lipped just adds fuel to the fire. I agree, they should reaffirm the current ‘match day’ capacity and they should publish the attendance ASAP after each game. I can’t understand why they don’t anymore. It takes a few seconds to get the correct figures I’m sure.
 
Psychedelic Casual said:
It might help if he (and all of our fanbase who’ve completely overreacted to this) actually listened to Pep’s words.

Pep simply asked us to get behind them today because they’re going to be tired.

He never once mentioned attendance or atmosphere. Where that incorrect notion that Pep has criticised us has come from is a mystery. Which fan was the person who first set that narrative? Because it’s nothing like what Pep said.

So Parker coming out and saying “Pep should stick to coaching” just comes across like a fan representing a fanbase incapable of listening properly.

WE are the ones who’ve blown this argument out across the media. Not Pep.
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They have listened but chosen to interpret them in their own way. Wrongly, in most cases but there's many posters on here who are using this incident as an excuse to vent at him in general because he apparently threw the CL final, he's just a Barcelona fan boy, he doesn't get the club, he's part of the Spanish mafia (whatever the fuck that means) and he gives other clubs too much respect.
All absolutely bollocks but I've read all of those accusations against him over the last few days.
We've some fucking odduns following this club.
 
The atmosphere can be pump at home. When we're dominating teams lower down the league table then it's difficult. When we're running the game down with 30 minutes to go as we're guaranteed the points it's difficult to get enthused. When the opposition are happy to leave our gaff with a 2-0 defeat and just sit deep with no intention of playing any kind of football, it's difficult to get enthused.

I've certainly been a bit bored at times going into the later stages of a game. Oh, and the exodus on 75/80 mins is piss poor, but I don't live far from the ground so no need for me to get away early.
 
hilts said:
He's just been misunderstood every time he opens his mouth. His best defence is that he is good at his job so the needy will always back him.

He would best just saying I'm from Barcelona always worked for Manuel
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I'll back him because I'm not so insecure following City that I have to be permanently offended whenever he calls on the fans to get behind the team.
 
Blue Theatre said:
Average PL attendances this season:

Liverpool: just over 53k
City: just under 52k

One is widely accepted to have "magnificent support that intimidates any opposition visiting the Anfield cauldron"
... while the other is an "endless empty seats 'Emptyhad' laughing stock that even their own manager is embarrassed about".

It's all a bit odd / nonsensical.
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Like Nazi Germany propaganda, if you say something enough times without it being challenged it becomes the truth. I’ve noticed you don’t see average attendances for the whole league highlighted in these articles written about City.
 
Phil1 said:
They have listened but chosen to interpret them in their own way. Wrongly, in most cases but there's many posters on here who are using this incident as an excuse to vent at him in general because he apparently threw the CL final, he's just a Barcelona fan boy, he doesn't get the club, he's part of the Spanish mafia (whatever the fuck that means) and he gives other clubs too much respect.
All absolutely bollocks but I've read all of those accusations against him over the last few days.
We've some fucking odduns following this club.
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Spanish mafia always makes me laugh.
 
schfc6 said:
I don’t think this is about the community stuff all clubs do. It’s a about a fake/photoshopped ‘official’ tweet from City about 5,000 ‘free’ tickets available.
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Easy to see that it’s fake. Just check City’s timeline and see if it’s there… of course it isn’t.
 
Psychedelic Casual said:
It might help if he (and all of our fanbase who’ve completely overreacted to this) actually listened to Pep’s words.

Pep simply asked us to get behind them today because they’re going to be tired.

He never once mentioned attendance or atmosphere. Where that incorrect notion that Pep has criticised us has come from is a mystery. Which fan was the person who first set that narrative? Because it’s nothing like what Pep said.

So Parker coming out and saying “Pep should stick to coaching” just comes across like a fan representing a fanbase incapable of listening properly.

WE are the ones who’ve blown this argument out across the media. Not Pep.
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Did Parker consult with the Official Supporters Club to get the feeling of the board or members before going on TV? My guess would be no and that’s why his words hold no water and he’s due the shit storm that’s landed on him. He’s been on TV more than Ant & Dec in recent times and needs to concentrate on the bigger issues. IMO obviously.
 
Phil1 said:
I'll back him because I'm not so insecure following City that I have to be permanently offended whenever he calls on the fans to get behind the team.
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No you will back him because he wins football matches. Being insecure has fuck all to do with it. He is an employee nothing more. I don't go to matches anymore so I couldn't care less what he thinks. If he wants to continually slag off the match going fans that's up to him.

I'm not daft enough or desperate enough to fall for his laughable excuses though. People are so transparent when it comes to stuff like this.
 
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