How late will the fans leave it this time?

[Fez of Mahrez]

I get your point, Don't get me wrong, And I'd love there to be a great atmosphere at Leicester, but at the end of the day no matter how much we support, no matter how loud we shout, We can't make anything happen on the pitch, that is down to the players.

Not atmosphere wise i'll give you that but this thread was started and about how long it'll take for the fans to stand up and be counted, and make some noise show some support, at the end of the day it starts and ends with the players, we as fans can't do anything the change that, we have shown what we as fans can do at the Walkers, we have been loud, if the players want that type of atmosphere that spurs them on they know what to do, and its the only way we're going to get a decent atmosphere at the Walkers

Exactly, it's just depressing on and off the field.

5 Minutes at the start and 5 minutes at the end of matches the atmosphere is generally good why? Because for the first 5 minutes of games, our players get stuck in and look a good team, and the last 5 minutes of games when we're normally losing our players realise "Shit, we're losing" and get stuck in, but it's too little, too late at that point, But we'll still get abit of atmosphere going because as I said their showing us something, some fight, some passion, getting stuck in.

They show us something, We'll support them.

It's not written in stone that every song or chant has to be deserved by the players. I've been to some pretty dreadful games over the years and sung for my own amusement.

What about Sheffield Wednesday away in the early 90s when we were doing a conga around the away stand at 7-1 down?

[Simi]

I get your point, Don't get me wrong, And I'd love there to be a great atmosphere at Leicester, but at the end of the day no matter how much we support, no matter how loud we shout, We can't make anything happen on the pitch, that is down to the players.

Not atmosphere wise i'll give you that but this thread was started and about how long it'll take for the fans to stand up and be counted, and make some noise show some support, at the end of the day it starts and ends with the players, we as fans can't do anything the change that, we have shown what we as fans can do at the Walkers, we have been loud, if the players want that type of atmosphere that spurs them on they know what to do, and its the only way we're going to get a decent atmosphere at the Walkers

I think we're both stuck on one road going seperate ways mate, to be honest.

I have no doubts that good performances reflect a good atmosphere. But, I really do beleive that a good atmosphere can reflect with a good performance. As Fez said, against Birmingham we as fans, realised we were truly in the shit and the crowd really did get going. We were 2-0 down at the time and we had three areas singing. The Kop, L1 and N Block. You're telling me that didn't reflect on the players performance?

Even Mandaric was impressed by it and laid on the free travel, which bought more part timers out to be honest!

Preston as well - the fans literally sucked in the ball for Nils' goal.

Fans making copious amounts of noise really can help the team, in my opinion.

[Matt]

It's not written in stone that every song or chant has to be deserved by the players. I've been to some pretty dreadful games over the years and sung for my own amusement.

What about Sheffield Wednesday away in the early 90s when we were doing a conga around the away stand at 7-1 down?

Fair Point, as I said i'd love there to be a decent atmosphere at Leicester. Just abit depressing at the moment, Well for the past 5 years and I can't really see the light anywhere soon, I'm hoping we can build in the summer and have a decent go next season, but I thought that last year and look what's happen this season, so not getting too excited.

As I was saying I just saw this thread as "How late will the fans leave it this time before they push the players on with abit of atmosphere" when at the end of the day atmosphere or not its on the pitch that it has to be down.

But yes, valid point, We can't we have a decent atmosphere win or lose. And as you said if every person who moaned about the poor atmosphere at the Walkers/within the Leicester fans practiced what the preached there wouldn't be a bad atmosphere, but they are waiting for someone or something else to start a decent atmosphere instead.

[Fez of Mahrez]

Fair Point, as I said i'd love there to be a decent atmosphere at Leicester. Just abit depressing at the moment, Well for the past 5 years and I can't really see the light anywhere soon, I'm hoping we can build in the summer and have a decent go next season, but I thought that last year and look what's happen this season, so not getting too excited.

As I was saying I just saw this thread as "How late will the fans leave it this time before they push the players on with abit of atmosphere" when at the end of the day atmosphere or not its on the pitch that it has to be down.

But yes, valid point, We can't we have a decent atmosphere win or lose. And as you said if every person who moaned about the poor atmosphere at the Walkers/within the Leicester fans practiced what the preached there wouldn't be a bad atmosphere, but they are waiting for someone or something else to start a decent atmosphere instead.

Fair play to you.

[The Stig]

I think we're both stuck on one road going seperate ways mate, to be honest.

I have no doubts that good performances reflect a good atmosphere. But, I really do beleive that a good atmosphere can reflect with a good performance. As Fez said, against Birmingham we as fans, realised we were truly in the shit and the crowd really did get going. We were 2-0 down at the time and we had three areas singing. The Kop, L1 and N Block. You're telling me that didn't reflect on the players performance?

Even Mandaric was impressed by it and laid on the free travel, which bought more part timers out to be honest!

Preston as well - the fans literally sucked in the ball for Nils' goal.

Fans making copious amounts of noise really can help the team, in my opinion.

Undoubtedly it can.

[Raj]

We (as a collective) have proved now and again that we CAN produce an atmosphere at the walkers.

But like Fezzler states,why is it when we are in the shite.

In an ideal world we should all go singing and dancing to make the 90mins as enjoyable as we can(especially as the footy is crap!)

However,even though its a emotive subject supporting your team,one cant get robotic and just sing and applaud when there is nothing to sing about.

I feel for some people who have missed the Halcyon days of MoN and have been waiting for such a time again,as it could be a very long wait.

Having said that,there are ALOT of Bigger and better clubs than us who have been in worse situations and im sure they have had there fair share of problems but surely we should just try and do what WE can for OUR team regardless of the cvnts on the pitch........sorry...im boring myself now!!!

Up the Shitty!!!!

[Shrenchel]

It does you know

[Uncle Albert]

If we are in the shite come last day of the season at Stoke and need to win to stay up, and Stoke need to win for promotion, the atmosphere will be class... And the Stoke fans will be going home crying of course But we will be safe by then.

[ASH17LCFC]

Can't beleive your blaming the fans The club lucky they still get over 20,000 at most homes games and the last 4 years have been the worst haven't they ? The players and Manager need to give us something to cheer and be proud of first.

[Fez of Mahrez]

Can't beleive your blaming the fans The club lucky they still get over 20,000 at most homes games and the last 4 years have been the worst haven't they ? The players and Manager need to give us something to cheer and be proud of first.

I'm not.

[davieG]

We should play a medley of Chelsea Dagger, Hey Jude and The Great Escape all through the game. We don't need goal scoring music because we never score and if we did fluke a goal that could stop the music and we could all sit there in utter, utter shocked silence.

How awesome would that be!

[Raj]

We should play a medley of Chelsea Dagger, Hey Jude and The Great Escape all through the game. We don't need goal scoring music because we never score and if we did fluke a goal that could stop the music and we could all sit there in utter, utter shocked silence.

How awesome would that be!

Dont forget moving The Kop for the Family Stand!

Im off...PEACE Brothers!

[davieG]

Dont forget moving The Kop for the Family Stand!

Im off...PEACE Brothers!

We could do that for the half-time entertainment, giant congas going from one end of the ground to the other.

[Uncle Albert]

We could do that for the half-time entertainment, giant congas going from one end of the ground to the other.

Thats sandwhich time in the Family Stand though.

[davieG]

Thats sandwhich time in the Family Stand though.

They could make sandwiches, pies, mars bars, beer and coffee available along side the pitch a bit like marathon runners.

[Uncle Albert]

They could make sandwiches, pies, mars bars, beer and coffee available along side the pitch a bit like marathon runners.

Could imagine that watching some Mum running with her kids screaming her head off. Birch commentating it. Magic.

[Matt]

Could imagine that watching some Mum running with her kids screaming her head off. Birch commentating it. Magic.

Kids = Birch commenting with the following - "Ah look at the child benefits/family allowance rolling in"

[Dames]

@ our fans.

There too busy being chavs, thinking there too cool and singing were the left/right side.

Thats one thing i don't get about people who go to football matches and sit in the kop. They think they are 'too cool' to sing scared of what people around them would think. Then again most of the time when a person does that someone will look at him in utter disgust. Its hard to get anything going in that kind of atmosphere because i would say its a good 70% of the people in the kop that will just look at you with the filthiest look on thier face.

Its been like that ever since we moved too the Walkers and the upthier own arse fans jumped on the gravy train because it was a nice new stadium.

[Sods]

Ive given up on atmosphere at the Walkers. Il sing my bloody heart out and will sing at every 'decent and worthy' song. But its got so shit i would rather laugh at it then get worked up about it.

[Guest]

I admire you for your hope and Fez too for his continued steadfastness.

But that's no reason to gently mock fans who feel differently or who watch football to be entertained and to see some thrills rather than accepting the prospect of ground-out 1-0's or shut-up-shop 4-5-1's on our travels.

It leaves me flat and judging by the noise around me in the Kop these days I'm not the only one.

I don't think anyone is mocking anyone, I see it as a cri de coeur. Of course I hate to see what's happening on and off the pitch, but I'm a supporter, and as such, feel that I have to support whatever crock of poopy is on the pitch, thus saving the constructive criticism for the pub after the game. This is my club; I want to be proud of it. But on the other hand, if I wanted to register my apathy, I wouldn't bother going to the games at all. If you see what I mean.

They could make sandwiches, pies, mars bars, beer and coffee available along side the pitch a bit like marathon runners.

Do they do this for the London Marathon too? I was hoping for some supporters waiting with Country Slices around the 16 mile marker, but if there's beer and pies, well wahey!!

[davieG]

I don't think anyone is mocking anyone, I see it as a cri de coeur. Of course I hate to see what's happening on and off the pitch, but I'm a supporter, and as such, feel that I have to support whatever crock of poopy is on the pitch, thus saving the constructive criticism for the pub after the game. This is my club; I want to be proud of it. But on the other hand, if I wanted to register my apathy, I wouldn't bother going to the games at all. If you see what I mean.

Do they do this for the London Marathon too? I was hoping for some supporters waiting with Country Slices around the 16 mile marker, but if there's beer and pies, well wahey!!

Don't get too excited Lisa I only said a 'bit' like the Marathon - as in the table the water's on for you.

[Geo V]

Dont worry, I am back and able to watch the City live so have no fear, we will start to win and sing.

[MC Prussian]

According to the Barber, the away support were all but dead silent for the most of the second half last night...so I guess the traveling contingent won't be doing their bit on Saturday either

*puts kitchen spoon back in drawer and runs to hide behind curtain in the lounge*

Don't trust the guy - he was probably having a cuppa tea with some biscuits with his other half from BBC Hertfordshire.

[davieG]

From OS

Get Behind The Lads! You Arseholes

Posted on: Thu 14 Feb 2008Leicester City fans will be out in force once again when the Foxes take on Norwich City at the Walkers Stadium on Saturday.

The Club confirmed on Thursday morning that sales had been brisk in the run up to the fixture - which pitches Ian Holloway's men against Glenn Roeder's Canaries.

Current indicators suggest that there could be well over 24,000 fans inside the stadium for the fixture - with Norwich set to sell out their full allocation of 3,500 seats.

And the Club were quick to remind fans that tickets would remain on general sale up until kick off on the day of the game - starting from just £3 for under 16s and £14 for accompanying adults.

A City spokesman said: "There has been a lot of interest in this game - both from Leicester and Norwich supporters. "Our message to fans is simply to purchase your tickets are the earliest possible convenience."

Tickets can be purchased online through the club's official e-ticketing facility - CLICK HERE for further details.

[Thracian]

I don't think anyone is mocking anyone, I see it as a cri de coeur. Of course I hate to see what's happening on and off the pitch, but I'm a supporter, and as such, feel that I have to support whatever crock of poopy is on the pitch, thus saving the constructive criticism for the pub after the game. This is my club; I want to be proud of it. But on the other hand, if I wanted to register my apathy, I wouldn't bother going to the games at all. If you see what I mean.

We'll agree to disagree on the mocking.

But otherwise I see exactly what you mean. In fact I think the "stalwart" or "whatever we get" fans would quite like the ground to themselves so they can be properly recognised as the faithful diehards that they unquestionably are.

I rarely agree with their viewpoint - I don't get anything out of dour 0-0's - but I do respect them unreservedly.

And logically I suppose you're right, the others really should sod off and perhaps have done. There are many, and even people on here, who constantly question why they still bother to watch and complain when they do if things go badly.

For me it's just about trying all I can - and it's not much - to prompt a change of attitude and approach. It's alright saying it in the pub but my own belief is that the club might as well know how you feel and have at least the chance to take a different approach

There's also the inner feeling that they'll come a lasting day of change and you don't want to miss it - rather like the Cup match against Spurs and the wonderful win over Coventry which sadly proved to be mere flickers of light in the darkness.

I support City cos I can't help it, not because I crave the Premiership or the glories of Champions League football. I want them to play in an exhilerating style, or at least try to.

That's why I like the reserves and Academy matches so much I suppose. They do have a go. Sometimes they founder but mostly they do try, they do score and they do play some smashing football.

I fail to understand why the first team's approach should be any different except because of fears that are really based on the fear of losing money rather than anything else.

Not being a supporter just isn't an option when the crunch comes.

I was born in Leicester, I've lived in Leicestershire for much of my life, I've trained with Leicester and Leicester City football has been a part of my life for most of that time since I was eight.

But that doesn't mean what's been happening for years here hasn't been torture and torture makes me scream. It's just clear that you and some of your friends have the capacity to bear the pain more philosophically and more resolutely that I do. In some ways I envy you that. But we are what we are.