I think Arsenal's success in the 1930’s was down to more than well-managed investment!Anyone that knows their football history knows that so called big clubs happen for a reason and that reason is well managed investment. Arsenal had it in the 30s, United 40/50s, Liverpool in the 60s and now us in the 00/10s. Once that happens young fans who bless em have no idea of history just a basic grasp of the present make a choice. Nothing wrong with that but when they are much older and wiser they should learn their history and I really hope that those young lads with their city kits do just that.
Yes your right, also imagine a 12 year old, takes one look at Lumpkaku and then at Sergio, who's he gonna choose as a hero ? :)Anyone that knows their football history knows that so called big clubs happen for a reason and that reason is well managed investment. Arsenal had it in the 30s, United 40/50s, Liverpool in the 60s and now us in the 00/10s. Once that happens young fans who bless em have no idea of history just a basic grasp of the present make a choice. Nothing wrong with that but when they are much older and wiser they should learn their history and I really hope that those young lads with their city kits do just that.
Wait till Pass- master Foden takes the stage....there will be a stampede for all things City.and England.Yes your right, also imagine a 12 year old, takes one look at Lumpkaku and then at Sergio, who's he gonna choose as a hero ? :)
Also young brilliant players like Sane and Raz attract kids imo.
Are you insinuating Ander Herrera and his illustrious sideways passing isn't a huge draw?Yes your right, also imagine a 12 year old, takes one look at Lumpkaku and then at Sergio, who's he gonna choose as a hero ? :)
Also young brilliant players like Sane and Raz attract kids imo.
And let's be honest, whether younger people can afford it. Football is becoming more and more middle-aged, because youngsters are getting priced out. It'll be interesting to see how this affects the fan makeup in 30 years time. Will there be as many people who've been going every week for 30 years, or will it be full of more casual fans watching football like they'd go to a concert?How long till we see an effect at the turnstile? That is the test at both clubs.
Do we see a change? It's difficult to tell at City as we are constrained by capacity and season ticket caps.
And how little of a drop off is required. It's hardly as if they've had years in the wilderness. They've finished second twice and even won the league in that time. But certainly outside Manchester, when the only reason for supporting a team is that they're successful, a few years without a trophy is all it takes for kids to choose someone else.It shows how quickly it starts to happen too. We're only talking about 7 years of tangible success.
And how little of a drop off is required. It's hardly as if they've had years in the wilderness. They've finished second twice and even won the league in that time. But certainly outside Manchester, when the only reason for supporting a team is that they're successful, a few years without a trophy is all it takes for kids to choose someone else.
Didn't see as many raggy shirts on sale in Rhodes & there were a few more but not many City shirts for sale.I just got back from a week in Tenerife and I noticed a similar thing going on over there - loads of kids in City shirts, barely saw any Rag ones. Also saw loads of City tops in the souvenir shops on the sea front with De Bruyne on the back next to the likes of Messi, Ronaldo etc. but no Rag shirt in sight!
I just got back from a week in Tenerife and I noticed a similar thing going on over there - loads of kids in City shirts, barely saw any Rag ones. Also saw loads of City tops in the souvenir shops on the sea front with De Bruyne on the back next to the likes of Messi, Ronaldo etc. but no Rag shirt in sight!