Etihad atmosphere

[blue order]

I would add that the prevailing attitude/cynicism referred to in my earlier post is exactly what killed off prematurely the only real thing we've had that worked en masse, around the ground and across the age groups and which had acquired a reputation in and out of the club ... The Poznan, love it or loathe it. Well that and the Yaya/Kolo thing which being player specific had a shelf life.

 

[Eccles Blue]

Bring back the Poznan.

 

[Bozo]

This is a problem with football in general rather than just City/Eastlands, the cost of going and all-seater stadiums make a huge impact. It all depends on the game, as well. Playing BMG a few weeks back was one of the best atmospheres I've seen in a while, and that was a nothing game, really.

Oh yeah bring back the Poznan.

 

[City_Sean]

Far too many people just turning up and expecting us to win by 4 or 5 rather than putting in an effort to actually get behind the lads.

 

[fallowfield]

Obviously we need a ballot for home games!
All the quiet boring old timers blocking the massed ranks of young lads from attending

 

[GortonBlue62]

Obviously we need a ballot for home games!
All the quiet boring old timers blocking the massed ranks of young lads from attending

Maybe we could have auditions so people can demonstrate their vocal range. Only the elite can be relocated to the singing section. Fairer than a ballot.

 

[manctheknife]

Maybe we could have auditions so people can demonstrate their vocal range. Only the elite can be relocated to the singing section. Fairer than a ballot.

perhaps we could sign a few Ultras...is the window open?

 

[Sergio<3]

The last two home games we've been drawing 1-1 and going for the winner last 10mins or so, instead of encouraging the team and sort of trying to "suck the ball into the net" everyone was leaving! I sit in south stand level 3 on the last seat in the row and couldn't see a thing because everyone was pilling down the stairs like a fire drill

 

[Metalartin]

How difficult is it to clap your hands and shout 'come on City' when we are building from the back or win a corner or whatever.
How precious and self conscious do you have to be to be so timid you can't shout at a football match?

Get in your seat for the kick off.
Stay in your seat until the half time whistle blows and clap the team off.
Be back in your seat for the start of the second half.
Stay in your seat until the final whistle blows and clap the team off.
While the match is in progress encourage the team by clapping your hands, shouting or joining in with any songs that do materialize in our library of a stadium.

Piece of cake.

Someone needs to make one of them infomercials or cartoon pamphlets on "how to be a good supporter" with clear instructions like this.

Also maybe a long shot but maybe the club could encourage sections to compete with each other to make the most noise with prizes given out at the end of the game? Could even use decibel meters so there's no arguing.

 

[trevorriley]

fair point sergio 3, yesterday fans were leaving with 12 minutes to go. Knowing that a win would make us go two points clear at the top why go early, in fact why go to the game if you are not to fussed about the final score.

Fans are very critical & negative these days and a lot has to do with sky / talkshite / motd. Pundits & commentators never see a good goal it is a defensive mistake, a player has a good game but makes one minor mistake and he is shite, a manager loses 3 games on the bounce and he needs sacking.. Fans watch this crap and start looking at football the same way.