GaudinoMotors said:The embarrassment that was our Community Shield attendance was supposedly down to the fact that it was a meaningless game, people were on holiday and people were saving the money for the Champions League games - so where is everyone now?
Perhaps it is time to reassess the sleeping giant theory? Maybe this is as good as it gets -
28 to 30 thousand core support and the rest on a pick and choose basis.
franksinatra said:GaudinoMotors said:The embarrassment that was our Community Shield attendance was supposedly down to the fact that it was a meaningless game, people were on holiday and people were saving the money for the Champions League games - so where is everyone now?
Perhaps it is time to reassess the sleeping giant theory? Maybe this is as good as it gets -
28 to 30 thousand core support and the rest on a pick and choose basis.
The community shield attendance wasnt embarrassing, just as the Napoli attendance wont be either. We are what we are. It makes me laugh these threads surface. I dont go to every game so wouldnt criticise others for not attending, with the exception of a few, we all miss games and other things take priority. If we have a hardcore of 30k thats great and if others pick and choose its up to them, we all support the club so why slate each other.
Cheesy said:berger1985 said:Mr Ed (The Stables) said:How do you define any cost? Would you risk permanant paralysis from the waist down to attend? Thats why I'll be watching at home but one of my mates will be enjoying my ticket, from the cup scheme I signed up to in July!! People need to let this attending not attending subject drop. If you can go then go and be thankful, if you can't then fair enough you have your reasons.
That's not exactly a choice to not attend though really is it. I can understand that, your health is more important and I hope you are able to attend again soon. I'm thinking more on a financial/time cost of attending, I wouldn't miss it at any cost or regardless of how far away I lived from the ground, or if I had to take a day off work, or if I couldn't afford my pre match pints as well as a ticket.
I can understand genuine reasons for not being able to go, it's the feeble excuses that annoy me.
You're very lucky if you don't care about the cost and are able to take a day off work at will. These aren't 'feeble excuses' for many people.
By the way, it's the 'not a proper blue' jibes that annoy me.
Didsbury Dave said:The "embarrassment" being referred to is simply those out there who fear being ribbed off their United mates.
You can admit it or not but that's the truth.
Grow some balls and give it them both fucking barrells - it's only Man Utd fans who choose their club because they've got the most fans. Who gives a shit how many fans a club has?
Marvin said:We sold out Wigan a week before the game, but can't sell out for Europe that's what's off
And the reason is the very low uptake by seasoncard holders of Cup tickets
The most likely explanation is one that most fans wont like ........ our seasoncard holders live outside of Manchester and find it difficult to make midweek Kick Offs.
Does it matter? Of course. Attendances are a measure of a club's size and potential
Didsbury Dave said:The "embarrassment" being referred to is simply those out there who fear being ribbed off their United mates.
You can admit it or not but that's the truth.
Grow some balls and give it them both fucking barrells - it's only Man Utd fans who choose their club because they've got the most fans. Who gives a shit how many fans a club has?
Carlos The Jackal said:Fuzzy Logic said:Carlos The Jackal said:Also, watching football is not the top priority for the majority of fans.
What a load of old shite.
Most people have families, friends, careers, bills to pay, hobbies, holidays etc.
City are important but not as important as paying bills, spending time with friends and family etc.
If city are you're priority then fair enough mate, but they aren't mine or most other peoples.
I have two children and a mortgage and bills to pay but i also budget to watch city, if you can't manage to get 25 notes together for Citys first match in the european cup for 40 plus years then the mind boggles.