The Lack of Atmosphere

[Hamann Pineapple]

oakie

I'm just outlining one example of fans behaving in a less passionate manner than they did years ago.

Who said anything about "proper fans"

Take no notice. 'Oakie' is short for 'Old creaky knees'. He can't do the stand up sit down thing any more.

 

[greasedupdeafguy]

My main annoyance with the atmosphere is pre - match, the club do everything it can to kill of any atmosphere before big games. They have bands playing live 10 mins before kick off in city square so how does that encourage people to get into the stadium? The guy who sings bluemoon is utterly cringey and its impossible for fans to make any noise over wall of music from the tannoy system.

Agree with all this. Five mins before ok the South Stand was almost deserted. People think more of chucking a beer down their necks than the game. And yes the on pitch singer needs to go. Dear me.

Don't blame them tbh no point in even trying to any noise as the PA system would just drown them out anyway. Will be the same against Barce sadly.

 

[oakiecokie]

oakie

I'm just outlining one example of fans behaving in a less passionate manner than they did years ago.

Who said anything about "proper fans"

But does this extend to all supporters just because they can`t be arsed in standing to celebrate a goal ? Yes I agree that the whole idea of being passionate is on the decline,as I remember what it was like in the 1960/70`s,when I was a mere slip of a lad.The Kippax (of which I was regular) was fantastic way back then,but was that down to my teenage exuberance ?
Personally I dont think that TV has helped,as there is far too much shown,but thats for another topic.However with not travelling to away games and subsequently watching the games live,in my local,the atmosphere is great,mainly due to the fact that we have both lots of Scousers and Rags with the odd Villa and Gooner fan spouting out occasionally.
I`ve said it before mate,but us old `uns have been there,seen it,got the t-shirt etc,so perhaps the problem lies with the youngsters who should try and create something.
The Poznan certainly was a great help in creating something special.We need to find something new and different to create a better stadium feel.
Personally I didn`t think the atmosphere was as bad last night as people are saying.<br /><br />-- Tue Feb 04, 2014 4:12 pm --<br /><br />

oakie

I'm just outlining one example of fans behaving in a less passionate manner than they did years ago.

Who said anything about "proper fans"

Take no notice. 'Oakie' is short for 'Old creaky knees'. He can't do the stand up sit down thing any more.

Hahahaaa.Thats it mock a fooking crippled ****. ;)

 

[The Fat el Hombre]

The thing that took the sting out of the atmosphere last night for me was the sudden, unexpected loss of one of our best players right before the game. I was bang up for it for ages but when I was in the pub and saw the teamsheets I knew we were gonna find it hard. Took the wind out of my sails big time. Not that I'm saying I won't be up for it if we look like we're gonna lose - that often makes me up for it more, but to have the legs swepts unexpectedly from beneath you right before the game probably took it out of a lot of people. I was up for making it a big atmosphere and to give it to mourinho but I think most people knew he was gonna have the last laugh with this one

 

[pride in battle]

We need blocks where 'everybody' who is in there has to sing....not stood arms folded, it's becoming a joke, if you're in the designated singing sections well effin well sing!
In 119 as always which isn't bad to be fair but 109/110/111 need to get their arses into gear as they have gone backwards....if you don't want to sing move elsewhere....

 

[Blue2112]

The thing that took the sting out of the atmosphere last night for me was the sudden, unexpected loss of one of our best players right before the game. I was bang up for it for ages but when I was in the pub and saw the teamsheets I knew we were gonna find it hard. Took the wind out of my sails big time. Not that I'm saying I won't be up for it if we look like we're gonna lose - that often makes me up for it more, but to have the legs swepts unexpectedly from beneath you right before the game probably took it out of a lot of people. I was up for making it a big atmosphere and to give it to mourinho but I think most people knew he was gonna have the last laugh with this one

Got to admit I was stood on the concourse and saw the team on the screen about half an hour before kick off and felt gutted. Kept going on to myself fucks sake...for fucks sake...fucking Demechelis in midfield....what the fuck....fuckety fuck.....fuck off Mourinho.... And the wife just looked at me and kept saying calm the fuck down will you to which I replied you've got no fucking idea have you?

Still we should have been Fernandinho from the stands and intimidated the fuckers,we'd have done it if it was the Rags we were playing last night.

 

[paul_blue]

oakie

I'm just outlining one example of fans behaving in a less passionate manner than they did years ago.

Who said anything about "proper fans"

But does this extend to all supporters just because they can`t be arsed in standing to celebrate a goal ? Yes I agree that the whole idea of being passionate is on the decline,as I remember what it was like in the 1960/70`s,when I was a mere slip of a lad.The Kippax (of which I was regular) was fantastic way back then,but was that down to my teenage exuberance ?
Personally I dont think that TV has helped,as there is far too much shown,but thats for another topic.However with not travelling to away games and subsequently watching the games live,in my local,the atmosphere is great,mainly due to the fact that we have both lots of Scousers and Rags with the odd Villa and Gooner fan spouting out occasionally.
I`ve said it before mate,but us old `uns have been there,seen it,got the t-shirt etc,so perhaps the problem lies with the youngsters who should try and create something.The Poznan certainly was a great help in creating something special.We need to find something new and different to create a better stadium feel.
Personally I didn`t think the atmosphere was as bad last night as people are saying.

Which is difficult when they are being brought up with live bands playing music in the city square 10 mins before kick off, and then walk into the stadium to listen to some dodgy singer singing 'bluemoon'.

Have the bands on earlier, and get the people in the stadium earlier. Reduce the price of beer in the ground and have people singing on the concourses.

The Poznan was great, and there is no reason why this can't be brought back (I know there have been numerous threads about this on here in the past), but it got everyone going and at least generated some sort of atmosphere.

Manchester music before the games and people in earlier. None of this NFL pre match entertainment (Which came from Cook). Have the entertainment at city square fair enough, but let it finish about 45 mins before the start of the game so fans can get in earlier.

Also, different kick off times do not help to suit TV, as people have other commitments (work etc) so this also contributes to a lack of atmosphere at times.

 

[moomba]

Don't see the problem really. Atmosphere was fine for me, although obviously a bit of a downer to concede first and not really look like scoring ourselves.

 

[ped]

Too many tourists who don't give a sh!t if we win or lose. This is the main reason why our atmosphere is rubbish, our support has become saturated by Johnny come lately's.

stop blaming tourists jcls its not its us ,every one of us ,me included,you also ,the singing section,ect ect

 

[BringBackSwales]

Too many tourists who don't give a sh!t if we win or lose. This is the main reason why our atmosphere is rubbish, our support has become saturated by Johnny come lately's.

only blame the "johny come latelys" when all of us who have been going for years give it plenty - yet again the majority were not last night