What has happened to the Atmosphere at the King Power?

[Guy]

The atmosphere is about as far removed as possible from the "old days" which is THE main problem I fear......in this the age of all seated stadia, political correctness and totally non offensive chanting! I'm not condemning the latter of course but the atmosphere doesn't even begin to compare to when I first started attending football matches in the mid 80s and football is the poorer for it generally!

[lavrentis]

Had a right willy puller steward on Saturday, when my friends came they went up the correct entrance to get to their seats, they showed him their ticket and sent them back the wrong way even though they were right the first time.

Plus that same steward told me to sit down when I was standing for a corner.

[lavrentis]

I liked the idea of the Fosse boys but was never a fan of the name

[LCFC FOX]

You want a good old fashioned singing section move to N1! new chants are flying around we just need more people with us to make us louder

[SemperEadem]

You want a good old fashioned singing section move to N1! new chants are flying around we just need more people with us to make us louder

Don't you have to buy a childs ticket to get in there?

[LCFC FOX]

Don't you have to buy a childs ticket to get in there?

No?

[cc_star]

Everyone knows the problem with modern stadia, changing fans attitudes, ticket pricing, away fans being away from traditional singing sections of home fans and all the other crap.

But away from that and in particular to our fan - their attitude is quite frankly bizarre.

For years we've not been in with a genuine chance of promotion to the top flight being just a few points from the top 2

But rather than just enjoy the good season with the highs far, far outweighing any minor lows, people still seem to expect us to walk the league, it's a been a problem since the previous management structure blew a load of money - and the atmosphere is down as a result of this expectation.

I want promotion, I desire promotion - but expectation is different and breeds negativity when things don't go as expected.

Every minor niggle, no matter how fleetingly, temporary is a crisis that requires wholesale changes to personnel

even being third in the league then going a goal up early in a game is a disappointing to some.

[MattyFromLE]

Everyone knows the problem with modern stadia, changing fans attitudes, ticket pricing, away fans being away from traditional singing sections of home fans and all the other crap.

But away from that and in particular to our fan - their attitude is quite frankly bizarre.

For years we've not been in with a genuine chance of promotion to the top flight being just a few points from the top 2

But rather than just enjoy the good season with the highs far, far outweighing any minor lows, people still seem to expect us to walk the league, it's a been a problem since the previous management structure blew a load of money - and the atmosphere is down as a result of this expectation.

I want promotion, I desire promotion - but expectation is different and breeds negativity when things don't go as expected.

Every minor niggle, no matter how fleetingly, temporary is a crisis that requires wholesale changes to personnel

even being third in the league then going a goal up early in a game is a disappointing to some.

Couldn't have said it better. I think for the atmosphere to improve, changes have to be made in more ways than just a few flags, or confetti, or moving the Kop. These are all factors of why the atmosphere is like a library...but for it to change indefinitely, the fans need a change in attitude.

Having said that, I always remember that as fans, we are always closer and louder when having a "siege mentality" like when we're underdogs etc. At the moment, we aren't underdogs - nevertheless, the team need our support.

[Guest Col city fan]

Everyone knows the problem with modern stadia, changing fans attitudes, ticket pricing, away fans being away from traditional singing sections of home fans and all the other crap.

But away from that and in particular to our fan - their attitude is quite frankly bizarre.

For years we've not been in with a genuine chance of promotion to the top flight being just a few points from the top 2

But rather than just enjoy the good season with the highs far, far outweighing any minor lows, people still seem to expect us to walk the league, it's a been a problem since the previous management structure blew a load of money - and the atmosphere is down as a result of this expectation.

I want promotion, I desire promotion - but expectation is different and breeds negativity when things don't go as expected.

Every minor niggle, no matter how fleetingly, temporary is a crisis that requires wholesale changes to personnel

even being third in the league then going a goal up early in a game is a disappointing to some.

You're banging the same bloody drum again ain't ya.

The rubbish atmosphere on Sat had nothing to do with anyone thinking we had 'a divine right' to promotion IMO.

We get it.. You think we are overly expectant...

[kingfox]

You're banging the same bloody drum again ain't ya.

The rubbish atmosphere on Sat had nothing to do with anyone thinking we had 'a divine right' to promotion IMO.

We get it.. You think we are overly expectant...

Chill out, we don't want another war starting, as myself and Mark are making a breakthrough.

[The Year Of The Fox]

You're banging the same bloody drum again ain't ya.

The rubbish atmosphere on Sat had nothing to do with anyone thinking we had 'a divine right' to promotion IMO.

We get it.. You think we are overly expectant...

Disagree Col. Whilst the atmosphere in L Block has diminished a fair bit since I've been there, Barnsley was even worse.

And I genuinely feel it was because our fans (and players in fairness) after the first goal, had the attitude of, 'lets see how many we score today'

Just look on the score predictions for the game to see how expectant/ignorant/naive our fans were

[Guest Col city fan]

Disagree Col. Whilst the atmosphere in L Block has diminished a fair bit since I've been there, Barnsley was even worse.

And I genuinely feel it was because our fans (and players in fairness) after the first goal, had the attitude of, 'lets see how many we score today'

Just look on the score predictions for the game to see how expectant/ignorant/naive our fans were

I was making a point about CC stating the same gubbins incessantly.

I really don't know if the bulk of us are overly expectant per se? I know this was the case against Barnsley but, that was to be expected. We were third and scoring for fun and they were 4th from bottom. So to be expectant against them was understandable and you're right, was reflected in the Scoreline prediction thread (at least by most).

However, do most fans expect we are going to get auto promotion? I guess we'd have to plough back through the pre-season 'where will we finish' threads...

I know I said 7th and am sticking with it even now.

To blame the atmosphere on Saturday on fans being overly expectant I think is massively too simplistic, but CC appears to blame this on everything.

Finally, are we really going to blame our drop in performance by the lads on 'complacency'? If so, the same thing happened the week before against Derby. If its true what you're saying and the players themselves felt they could take their foot off the gas then this kinda suggests Pearson wasn't doing his job doesn't it? I doubt a Nigel Pearson side would become complacent in this way myself. I simply think we made silly defensive errors and started to become overrun in the midfield.

[Fox4ever76]

All you hear is leicester..leicester....leicesterrrrrrr its got to be one of the worst grounds for atmosphere & with 5 or even 10 mins before half time you see them all sneaking off for there pie's & beer which im sure the majority lookforward to more than the match...its embarrassing 😳

[The Year Of The Fox]

Basically we had formal meetings with the club and agreed to form the group in SK1. There were things we didn't agree on but both sides said they would move on and a compromise would be sought. There is no doubt KB was apprehensive but I genuinely think we could have got he compromise we needed and with time slowly slipped in what we originally wanted. Problem was a few in the group were idealistic young lads who saw it as a fight against authority and would not compromise a bit. THis clearly caused bad relations and then underhand tactics from those involved on the clubs side.

As I have said with hindsight I should have taken more control with being older and more experienced to influence the group and push harder for compromise as I genuinely believe it could have worked and SK1 would have a huge Fosse Boys hoarding on the perspex (this was offered but turned down as they wanted it to be sponsored and some of the group objected - I know) and the stairs up to SK1 would have had Fosse Boy logo's and a big sign saying 'Welcome to Fosse Boys corner'.

There was a full agreement or charter signed between the club and the group which would have been the first in the country foirmally recognising an Ultra group and merchandise in the club shop. We were asked to self police ourselves with identified Fosse Boy stewards and there would have been an official emebership card for the group. Who knows what else we could have had.

Unfortunately some of the group didn't like the idea of being registered or self policing but the club needed to know who was in the group and we were allowed to occupy any seat within the section allocated so I understand the need for this. But the refusal to compromise frustrated the club so it went wrong and once the tide turned it was too late.

There were mistakes on both sides but to be fair the club were supportive and actually quite progressive with the group but silly little things just got in the way.

Going on what you've said in this post, it seems to me that the Fosse Boys ****ed up big time. If what you say was offered the group was correct, that is more than I would have EVER expected from the club and KB, especially considering KBs reputation PRIOR to the Fosse Boys coming into existance.

Too many stood back and let them be bullied about a bit I guess, but if they were unwilling to compromise I'd say the blame stops there. Such a shame, it'd be brilliant had it have taken off. I didn't like their continental chants one bit, but they deserve a lot of credit for even bothering to try in the first instance.

Is there any way that the club can be contacted again, with a more mature outlook on things?

I have to say also, fans are really arsey about moving the location of their ST seat. Thats why there are still some singers in the kop, and likewise in L block. Its unrealistic to just say, 'everyone' should move to one area. That includes the area where the Fosse Boys wanted to be.

Its ironic that at the time, we didn't need the Fosse Boys in L Block, and I think they wanted somewhere away from the louder sections of the ground so as not to infringe on them. Now we need them more than ever!!

[lavrentis]

Think I'll start to give the back of N1 a try next match, how much better is it than the kop?

[lavrentis]

Can you even buy tickets in N1 ? Can't find a way to do it online

[The Year Of The Fox]

Think I'll start to give the back of N1 a try next match, how much better is it than the kop?

You could hear them from L block on saturday though that was mainly because l block were so quiet

[Poakey]

Can you even buy tickets in N1 ? Can't find a way to do it online

Have to ring em up for that block.

[lavrentis]

You could hear them from L block on saturday though that was mainly because l block were so quiet

I saw them doin the poznan after our first.

I cant even buy tickets in N1 though online

Have to ring em up for that block.

Ah right, is it true you need a to buy a child ticket?

[LCFC FOX]

N1 is better than the KOP. I moved from the back of SK2 this season. Make sure you get the back 6 rows up though if you want to stand or you will have to seat. We join in with every song L1 sing and we are getting new songs going! Did anyone here Every little thing is going to be alright towards the end of the game?

[MikeyT]

Due to other commitments and financial reasons, Saturday's game against Barnsley was my first league game of the season and the atmosphere for me was almost non existent. I couldn't believe how quiet it was. Apart from the last 5 minutes when we were going for the equalizer and till the final whistle it was almost eerily silent apart from the odd song every now and again, like the Ben Marshall song. Something needs to be done and more voices need to be heard.

[Maybes]

All you hear is leicester..leicester....leicesterrrrrrr its got to be one of the worst grounds for atmosphere & with 5 or even 10 mins before half time you see them all sneaking off for there pie's & beer which im sure the majority lookforward to more than the match...its embarrassing 😳

One of the worst?

Every away game I've been to this season the atmosphere created by the home supporters have been worse than ours is at the KP.

[Sol thewall Bamba]

N1 is better than the KOP. I moved from the back of SK2 this season. Make sure you get the back 6 rows up though if you want to stand or you will have to seat. We join in with every song L1 sing and we are getting new songs going! Did anyone here Every little thing is going to be alright towards the end of the game?

How far across towards P1 do people stand?

[Dan]

Everyone knows the problem with modern stadia, changing fans attitudes, ticket pricing, away fans being away from traditional singing sections of home fans and all the other crap.

But away from that and in particular to our fan - their attitude is quite frankly bizarre.

For years we've not been in with a genuine chance of promotion to the top flight being just a few points from the top 2

But rather than just enjoy the good season with the highs far, far outweighing any minor lows, people still seem to expect us to walk the league, it's a been a problem since the previous management structure blew a load of money - and the atmosphere is down as a result of this expectation.

I want promotion, I desire promotion - but expectation is different and breeds negativity when things don't go as expected.

Every minor niggle, no matter how fleetingly, temporary is a crisis that requires wholesale changes to personnel

even being third in the league then going a goal up early in a game is a disappointing to some.

Spot on. I'm convinced our shite away 'support' this season is a result of arrogance, expecting to go to places like Watford and walk it.

Millwall could be alright considering people aren't expecting to go and hammer them.

[LCFC FOX]

How far across towards P1 do people stand?

I am 5th row from back next to the railing and I stand. I think it goes all the way over to P1 and then in P1 they sit. But the nearer you get to the away fans the better.