Millwall at home - pre match thread

[CUJimmy]

3 minutes ago, Officer Doofy said:

1. Lack of Atmosphere

• "Sterile" Environment: The energy in a hospitality box often fails to compare to the stands, where fans are chanting and shouting.
• Detached Feeling: Fans often feel physically and emotionally detached from the core of the crowd, sometimes watching from behind glass or in quiet, isolated sections.
• Mixed Loyalty: Lounges are often filled with corporate guests or tourists rather than vocal, local supporters, which can lead to a "dead" atmosphere. 
   

 

2. High Financial Cost

• Hefty Price Tag: Packages are significantly more expensive than standard tickets, often costing hundreds or even thousands of pounds per person.
• Questionable Value: Reviewers have noted that the total value of perks—like a meal and a few drinks—often falls far short of the high premium paid over the face value of a regular seat.
• Opportunity Cost: For the price of one hospitality ticket, fans could often afford a full weekend away or a high-end hotel and dinner elsewhere. 
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• 3. Strict Restrictions

• Behaviour Rules: Away fans in hospitality are typically required to remain discreet and are strictly forbidden from celebrating goals or wearing their team's colours.
• Dress Codes: Most hospitality areas enforce smart-casual or formal dress codes, meaning you cannot wear your team’s jersey or scarf.
• Alcohol Laws: Even in premium areas, you are generally not allowed to consume alcohol in any seat with a view of the pitch during the match. 
   

 

4. Commercial & Social Drawbacks

• "Prawn Sandwich" Crowd: Corporate seating can lead to large swathes of empty seats just after half-time, as guests may stay inside the lounge for more food or drink rather than returning to watch the game.
• Soulless Experience: Some fans describe the experience as "soulless," especially if the team is performing poorly, making the high cost feel even less worthwhile. 
   

We did it once as a family Christmas present.  Booked in the October for a ‘fan fixture’ the following April because that was the only one we would afford.

 

Great food, unlimited wine and beer, hosted by Steve Walsh who spent ages chatting with my wife (!!) and kids, seats in the corner 3/4 of the way back so an excellent view.

 

The match?   City 4 Swansea 0, the day we clinched Champions League even without Vardy.

 

I suspect this evening might be a rather different atmosphere unfortunately but hopefully the food and drink is as good.

 

 

[Balj]

Debated going to this and will do so - shlep over from the West Midlands but will give the ST a last outing until next season. Renewed despite the temptation not to - the finance situation means it’s not a case of being able to clear the decks and start again - it’s more existential than that. 
 

Was pacing the Coventry Half Marathon last weekend and surrounded by very happy Cov fans - to be fair to them when we were talking football they had nothing but sympathy for our plight. Recognised the lack of effort from the players and the bizarre decision making at the top and from Top. They’ve been there.

 

0-2.

[Rubbersoul]

U21s & U18s are both playing tonight so I imagine any youngsters will be spared the humiliation of sharing the pitch with our wonderful experienced pros 

[dnewty]

[Foxin_Mad]

4 minutes ago, dnewty said:

So nothing changes. You can not rebuild, improve and restore with the same idiots in position. Until he deals with the incompetence this will not end. 

[filbertway]

23 minutes ago, dnewty said:

"I take full responsibility" he loves saying that. Unfortunately his constant lack of meaningful action means they're just empty words. ya boring, lad!

[StanSP]

Should be a correction in that statement. 

 

'I am sorry for the disappointment I have caused' 

 

Not 'we have caused'... 

[Mickyblueeyes]

Unless you sack Rudkin and put the club up for sale, nothing changes you little weasel. 

[fazzyfox]

Oh good they’ve begun the work of restoring our standards. So they won’t be handing starts to the ones who haven’t put a shift in then, that’s good news, I look forward to seeing the team sheet.

 

[Chairman of the Bored]

Without a doubt, whatever your reaction to the current shit show is, we all love Leicester City. Fact. Let that fact not divide us. However, those of us with an ounce of analytical muscle must recognise we're in a perilous state, undoubtedly much more perilous than the last time we went into administration. Without action, things can only get worse. Much worse. I'm going tonight with my lad, he's now 11 and has followed them since he was 3. Even he understands the situation we're in. BUT, I am torn about what to do about it. I'm not one for booing, never have been, funnily enough. I protested massively when Pleat was manager and eventually that had an impact. But it's much easier to get rid of the manager than it is your comfort blanket (Rudkin). Top seems to be impervious to what fans are saying (sack Rudkin, sell the club etc.) so I doubt very much either of those two things will happen. It will therefore be catastrophe that leverages change, a la Sheffield Wednesday (failure to pay salaries etc.). As a result, we will go into administration, we will drop down to League 2 (and maybe even further) and then hopefully someone will bail us out at that point and we can start to rebuild. It's a rocky road for sure and no one seems to want to fix the pot holes right now. 

 

For the record, and to be true to my own way of doing things, I have written to the club to let them have my thoughts. But I won't be booing, although I won't clap them off at the end.

 

All that and 3,500 Millwall fans heading our way.

 

Happy days indeed. 

[JonnyBoy]

2 hours ago, Phil_Dunphy said:

For those doubting whether to go or not, perhaps getting to the fanzone early to meet Simon Grayson might sway you 😆. 

 

 

They just don't miss do they 

[Pita]

48 minutes ago, dnewty said:

He said the same sort of thing last October nothing has happened. More rubbish 

[Beachyboy]

If Rowett had anything about him he'd speak to the u23s Manager, speak with Rudkin and Top and say I wanna name the u23s side. I can't speak for everyone but I'd far rather see us lose 4-1 5-1 tonight with a lot of youth in, maybe put a couple "experienced" players in Souttar if he's fit with Lascelles, possibly Skipp and that's about it for me. 

[Cropwellfox]

Anthony must be on holiday, this is just the same words from his statement on Tuesday in a slightly different order.

Word salad

Edited 24 April by Cropwellfox

[Claridge]

It will be carnage with the Millwall fans tonight and I cant stand the idea of watching these players. Should announce the team early with at 7 changes, would make it more likely I will go

[Sol thewall Bamba]

The owner telling people to blame him (again), and yet his legions still won't. 

 

"It's not a cult". 

[Tommy Fresh]

Reckon Rowett saying he's asked who does and doesn't fancy playing is shite, sounds like he'll use it when he doesn't make any changes to show they 'care'

[Mickyblueeyes]

Unexpected trip to Leicester - no intention of going to the game but is there a protest today ? 

[Craig]

Sorry but I'm all in on Millwall tonight. Would be fantastic to see them promoted.

 

Only chance I get remotely interested in seeing us do well is if we play some of the kids, but they absolutely shouldn't be played to let these spineless bastards off the hook.

 

It should be them being humiliated (again) by playing in an empty King Power Stadium.

[AjcW]

159 words in Tuesdays notes

189 in today's

 

85 of the same words appear in both statements.

Easy gig being Tony.

[OntarioFox]

Been on night shift since we were relegated and lost track of time, don't you dare tell me it's time for this one already 

[marketharboroughfox]

4 hours ago, Officer Doofy said:

1. Lack of Atmosphere

• "Sterile" Environment: The energy in a hospitality box often fails to compare to the stands, where fans are chanting and shouting.
• Detached Feeling: Fans often feel physically and emotionally detached from the core of the crowd, sometimes watching from behind glass or in quiet, isolated sections.
• Mixed Loyalty: Lounges are often filled with corporate guests or tourists rather than vocal, local supporters, which can lead to a "dead" atmosphere. 
   

 

2. High Financial Cost

• Hefty Price Tag: Packages are significantly more expensive than standard tickets, often costing hundreds or even thousands of pounds per person.
• Questionable Value: Reviewers have noted that the total value of perks—like a meal and a few drinks—often falls far short of the high premium paid over the face value of a regular seat.
• Opportunity Cost: For the price of one hospitality ticket, fans could often afford a full weekend away or a high-end hotel and dinner elsewhere. 
•  
• 3. Strict Restrictions

• Behaviour Rules: Away fans in hospitality are typically required to remain discreet and are strictly forbidden from celebrating goals or wearing their team's colours.
• Dress Codes: Most hospitality areas enforce smart-casual or formal dress codes, meaning you cannot wear your team’s jersey or scarf.
• Alcohol Laws: Even in premium areas, you are generally not allowed to consume alcohol in any seat with a view of the pitch during the match. 
   

 

4. Commercial & Social Drawbacks

• "Prawn Sandwich" Crowd: Corporate seating can lead to large swathes of empty seats just after half-time, as guests may stay inside the lounge for more food or drink rather than returning to watch the game.
• Soulless Experience: Some fans describe the experience as "soulless," especially if the team is performing poorly, making the high cost feel even less worthwhile. 

 

The atmosphere is already as dead and sterile as possible!

[Free Falling Foxes]

2 hours ago, dnewty said:

Oh......Oh........just pi$$ off will you?

[Trumpet]

One for tonight 

KPFC ***** are we

Proud of John Rudkin

Good times and the bad

We always clap the lads

We’ll win the National League

[Foxin_Mad]

Who is 'we' and 'our', the crack elite executive team that put us in this position?