steveherbe Posted 15 March 2014 Posted 15 March 2014 Stream? Yeah, just like being at the game but you're not, and when we score you scare the shite out of the neighbours. At least thats how it works down here!
Soup Posted 15 March 2014 Posted 15 March 2014 Yeah, just like being at the game but you're not, and when we score you scare the shite out of the neighbours. At least thats how it works down here! Is that what they call football on the internet.Ok I get it,I'm new to this.
C-man Posted 15 March 2014 Posted 15 March 2014 Was tough getting everyone together today - plenty of reasons why but still managed to create a decent atmosphere in the end. Similar amount there but all spread across the back of the block. We'll try again for Yeovil. Have to be persistent!
Dan Posted 15 March 2014 Posted 15 March 2014 Sk1 full of day trippers so couldn't all get together. Today was absolutely diabolical compared to Charlton. Really need to get organised for season tickets next season, cause I wouldn't bother if every game was like today. This. I had no space either and for the first time the stewards wouldn't leave us alone. The stewards aren't the problem though. There were a hell of a lot of people there I'd never seen. Was nothing like Charlton although it wasn't bad on the whole by any means - nature of the game helped though.
Jimmy Posted 15 March 2014 Posted 15 March 2014 might also want to make chants clearer, I'm in SK2 and couldn't understand half of what you were singing, the chants won't spread if people can't work out what you're singing
Kitchandro Posted 16 March 2014 Posted 16 March 2014 Listen, it's nothing to do with day trippers or any of that shit. The people who were there against Charlton should have been persuaded to do the same today, and surely should have got tickets earlier than any of the day trippers would have. I know I secured a seat in exactly the same place as last week and I only booked on Tuesday/Wednesday. People that were there last week were either missing or in a different part of the ground this week, it's as simple as that.
jmono84 Posted 16 March 2014 Posted 16 March 2014 Thought before the game there was a good buzz goin around the ground... Normally I feel I don't have to chant that loud because I'm quite vocal but today I lost my voice to try and compensate to cheers loudly with the other fans... Thought it was fine around SK2 area and the stadium in general
Mike the Metal Ed Posted 16 March 2014 Posted 16 March 2014 Listen, it's nothing to do with day trippers or any of that shit. The people who were there against Charlton should have been persuaded to do the same today, and surely should have got tickets earlier than any of the day trippers would have. I know I secured a seat in exactly the same place as last week and I only booked on Tuesday/Wednesday. People that were there last week were either missing or in a different part of the ground this week, it's as simple as that. Persuade East Midlands Trains to bring me up for free.
Jimmy Posted 16 March 2014 Posted 16 March 2014 Persuade East Midlands Trains to bring me up for free. bloody students always wanting handouts
Mike the Metal Ed Posted 16 March 2014 Posted 16 March 2014 bloody students always wanting handouts Fact is though, there's no guarantee that everyone who made the Charlton game special can be there. People have to take the initiative and make the section bigger or it's doomed from the off. We can't rely on the same faces every week.
Jimmy Posted 16 March 2014 Posted 16 March 2014 that section is a couple of games old, it will have its ups and downs as it gets established
1964FOX Posted 16 March 2014 Posted 16 March 2014 I thought it was ok, we were singing all game as usual and there certainly were more people than normal in our bit which made us louder but as others have said the bit between us and the singers further across was quiet which made all the difference so didn't quite get up to the same as the Charlton game. The stewards were ok, they were just trying to move us off the aisle as it was blocked at the top as too many were trying to get in our small bit. Perhaps that added to the fact the songs didn't spread as we were over concentrated in too small a section.
C-man Posted 16 March 2014 Posted 16 March 2014 Listen, it's nothing to do with day trippers or any of that shit. The people who were there against Charlton should have been persuaded to do the same today, and surely should have got tickets earlier than any of the day trippers would have. I know I secured a seat in exactly the same place as last week and I only booked on Tuesday/Wednesday. People that were there last week were either missing or in a different part of the ground this week, it's as simple as that. Yes, but not everyone can afford or get to every game. That's why I would've personally liked to see designated 'trial' games. Having said that, I don't think yesterday was a complete disaster - as Jimmy says above, there'll be peaks and troughs as it gets started.
AndWhat? Posted 16 March 2014 Posted 16 March 2014 Need to start planning Sheff Wed game! I reckon Yeovil will be half as full so no issue with that one.
CPW22 Posted 16 March 2014 Posted 16 March 2014 Need to start planning Sheff Wed game! I reckon Yeovil will be half as full so no issue with that one. Don't count on it, Yeovil is a fans fixture so cheaper tickets. Yesterday was disappointing compared to Charlton. I sat just down on the left from where we were for the Charlton game on row KK. The most disappointing thing was the two blocks of fans on the back 3/4 rows rarely sang the same song, something which can be rectified by sitting closer. Maybe we spreaded out too soon? The day was summed up by the bloke behind me at half time saying "This is my first game of the season, I just want to see us go up". I agree with the earlier comments about organisation, this needs to be a tight block not a thin layer on the back rows. Either way I have already reallocated for Yeovil and Sheffield Wednesday, and I will be doing the same for the final three games.
Al-aLondon-Foxile Posted 16 March 2014 Posted 16 March 2014 I was stuck at home yesterday but watched on a sky stream. The noise was amazing on that, sounded like the entire ground was involved although I'm sure it wasn't. Keep up the effort lads, someone's gotta try.
Soup Posted 16 March 2014 Posted 16 March 2014 Having slept on it I think we might be being a tad harsh on ourselves.I enjoyed it again,and I certainly wouldn't go back to were I used to sit.I do agree we need to be more urgent and organised for the rest of the season.
Union FS Posted 16 March 2014 Author Posted 16 March 2014 Thank you to those who attended and supported the lads throughout yesterday. Clearly whilst many members of the group are not season ticket holders, the numbers at the remaining games of the season will fluctuate. This is only natural as people have to pick and choose their games depending on their availability, their financial wherewithal and their geography. People can forget labelling those who wanted to sit quietly in SK1 as ‘day-trippers’ – in general, we do not know the personal circumstances of these people in the same way we do not know those of Union FS ‘members’ who cannot make every game. Everyone has their right to watch the game in whatever way they see fit and not be criticised for it. Given the impressive attendance yesterday, getting all of us together was always going to be difficult. Lots of people for the Charlton game moved on the day – it’s far more convenient than having to wait for a replacement ticket to arrive. This was clearly impossible yesterday with the huge walk-up. What this resulted in was three distinctly separate groups in SK1 which made it very difficult to co-ordinate songs which limits the noise straight away. Sound always spreads up and down better than it does left to right. Again, we appreciate the way in which those in SK1 handled themselves when confronted by stewards regarding clearing of the aisles. Friendly co-operation with the stewards and Stand Manager will help the group immensely. Besides, yesterday was by no means a disaster. The nature of the game clearly helped but we definitely shouldn’t be too hard on ourselves – this is a very long term project and there’ll be peaks and troughs throughout. It does, however, highlight the importance of having to work with the Club as well as each other to get the area organised for next season. To that end, Union FS have organised, in conjunction with the club, a meeting from which any developments we will of course keep everybody updated with. Union FS
Sol thewall Bamba Posted 19 March 2014 Posted 19 March 2014 Having a look forward to the QPR game, the yellow section is starting to fill up nicely, and there are still plenty of seats to the left and right. But we need to fill these seats up with signers quickly, SK2 and SK3 are already looking pretty full, so people are unwittingly going to start taking up space in 'our' area. If you're 50/50 about moving over, do it, you won't regret it!
truebluethroughandthrough Posted 20 March 2014 Posted 20 March 2014 I have decided to come and give you all the benefit of my silky tones at the Sheffield Wednesday game. You lucky lucky people..... I want to sit as near to the back as possible, does anyone know if the back of S K 1 is already full? If so I may try s k 2, my tablet won't load the stadium plan, so can't see potentials!!
Soup Posted 20 March 2014 Posted 20 March 2014 I have decided to come and give you all the benefit of my silky tones at the Sheffield Wednesday game. You lucky lucky people..... I want to sit as near to the back as possible, does anyone know if the back of S K 1 is already full? If so I may try s k 2, my tablet won't load the stadium plan, so can't see potentials!! It won't be full.Have you seen the blocks we're going for? Go for seat numbers 20 to 30ish and you'll be ok.
truebluethroughandthrough Posted 20 March 2014 Posted 20 March 2014 It won't be full.Have you seen the blocks we're going for? Go for seat numbers 20 to 30ish and you'll be ok. I have seen the diagram that filbo spirit posted. I just thought that with this game being a Friday night, and the real chance of being the game we clinch promotion, that this area will start to sell quickly. I'm getting my ticket tomorrow, so I,l ring the the ticket office rather than use the inept website. That way, I can be on hold for an hour, and in a week's time when the ticket arrives, It'll be for the west stand
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