Ska Junkie Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 2 hours ago, Septic Peg said: Actually, even without that element, it'll still be amazing to see. Judging by videos, they go to town with flags, banners, streamers, surfers. I've even seen a guy with a speaker and microphone at the front, facing the crowd, and basically keeping the crowd hyped by continuously starting chants. Why can't we do that? From attending various games in Germany, this is commonplace. Smaller clubs like St Pauli do it with 3 or 4 blokes at the front of the Ultra pen while Dortmund do it with 4 or 5 blokes on cherry pickers in front of the simply awesome Sud Tribune, better known as the Yellow wall. If the game is rubbish, it's entertaining to watch how they orchestrate things, it's superbly planned and nobody just 'starts a chant' in Germany like they do here, it all comes from the leaders. The daft thing is, our friends from BvB love the passion of the English game yet they follow the best supported side in Europe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 1 minute ago, Ska Junkie said: From attending various games in Germany, this is commonplace. Smaller clubs like St Pauli do it with 3 or 4 blokes at the front of the Ultra pen while Dortmund do it with 4 or 5 blokes on cherry pickers in front of the simply awesome Sud Tribune, better known as the Yellow wall. If the game is rubbish, it's entertaining to watch how they orchestrate things, it's superbly planned and nobody just 'starts a chant' in Germany like they do here, it all comes from the leaders. The daft thing is, our friends from BvB love the passion of the English game yet they follow the best supported side in Europe! The difference is spontaneity. From speaking to a number of supporters of Turkish clubs, all of whom create a far better atmosphere than ours, they like the spontaneity of the chants in English football, compared to the choreographedness of, using your example, Dortmund. Can't say I disagree with them either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offside Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 Whoever it's against, I hope it provides more entertainment than the friendly against Portsmouth last summer, which was a terrible game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 9 minutes ago, JamesBCFC said: The difference is spontaneity. From speaking to a number of supporters of Turkish clubs, all of whom create a far better atmosphere than ours, they like the spontaneity of the chants in English football, compared to the choreographedness of, using your example, Dortmund. Can't say I disagree with them either. Very true James. It's an incredible sight regardless although I prefer our way of doing things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 6 minutes ago, JamesBCFC said: The difference is spontaneity. From speaking to a number of supporters of Turkish clubs, all of whom create a far better atmosphere than ours, they like the spontaneity of the chants in English football, compared to the choreographedness of, using your example, Dortmund. Can't say I disagree with them either. A 'far better atmosphere' is totally subjective though. To me, the Playoff games vs Palace, or a European night at Anfield / Celtic Park would be a better atmosphere than the games I've watched in Turkey. Its impressive how European sides keep a constant level of noise and apparent enthusiasm when the game isn't always great, but I think at its best - an atmosphere at a British game is better. I find all the choreographed stuff a bit contrived and lacking in imagination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 Just now, Phileas Fogg said: A 'far better atmosphere' is totally subjective though. To me, the Playoff games vs Palace, or a European night at Anfield / Celtic Park would be a better atmosphere than the games I've watched in Turkey. Its impressive how European sides keep a constant level of noise and apparent enthusiasm when the game isn't always great, but I think at its best - an atmosphere at a British game is better. I find all the choreographed stuff a bit contrived and lacking in imagination. Fair point, and agree about the choreographed stuff. But as a general rule, I would say the atmosphere was better. We (City) have had a handful of games in my lifetime where the atmosphere came close to (or surpassed) the one I experienced at Ali Sami Yen, which was a game in the middle of February against a mid-table side, in a season where Galatasarays title hopes were already shattered. Cannot speak as a general rule, and I know they have games where someone conducts them (for lack of a better work) but I dont recall one at this game (albeit 10 years ago) and the bank I was on only shut up when waiting for a response to this incredibly long chant that went between the home stands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 Turkey at it's best would probably be the best atmospheres in Europe IMO. However, it isn't at its best. A League with major potential tbh as I am sure @JamesBCFC might concur. They have pretty small- to say the least- attendances in a lot of places now due to crowd restrictions. Basaksehir did pretty amazing things this year. However as a League...passionate fans, shall we say intimidating atmospheres when on it, big cities= big potential fanbases. New modern grounds in a lot of places. On paper it has potential to be a seriously rising League. Beautiful landscape too Turkey, which maybe a draw for some players. I digress, If I get the opp I would definitely go to games in Italy, Germany, a big side who isn't Barcelona or Madrid in Spain and indeed Turkey. Marseille in France too also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOTBLUE Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 Its going to be one of the biggest,richest,best supported clubs in the whole universe,step forward Bristol Rovers,jeez typing that name has made me feel dirty,I need to be hosed down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 3 hours ago, JamesBCFC said: If indeed a Turkish side then on a personal note I would hope Galatasaray. 'Tis the side my Turkish step-family support. Went to their old stadium in 2007. Atmosphere was absolutely incredible. There was a cauldron of pyro in each corner of the ground between the pitch and the stand, the crowd was on it's feet bouncing non-stop and the players (specifically Mondragon, their goalkeeper at the time) practically jumped into the stand trying to hype the crowd up (as if it was needed). There was little to no chance of pyro being taken into the ground by fans as there were 4 pat down searches on the way in, though my group specifically were allowed to bypass 3 of them on account of being English (well, two of us, but the whole group was ushered through). There were some clever chaps outside the ground selling air horns, which were piled up when confiscated, the sellers would then take an air horn off the pile and sell it again! On the other hand, would like us to face Fenerbahçe, as they are Galatasatays biggest rival. Then again, I really like what Basaksehir have done since getting screwed by the council, they came 2 games away from the double this year and would have made Leceisters achievements look like they were handed the title on a silver platter. It's not Galatasary. Or Basaksehir..! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willem ii Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 Could it be us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC&T Board Members Blagdon red Posted June 22, 2017 SC&T Board Members Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 9 hours ago, Carey 6 said: Hannover 96 Good shout. A definite possible. 70th anniversary of the city twinning and all that. But, hey, let's see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoons Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 Would prefer it if we had a big european team in an away friendly! I fancy a european tour!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted June 23, 2017 Admin Report Share Posted June 23, 2017 10 hours ago, Blagdon red said: Good shout. A definite possible. 70th anniversary of the city twinning and all that. But, hey, let's see. If only we had someone in the club with connections to Hannover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Skin Posted June 23, 2017 Report Share Posted June 23, 2017 In which country is SL looking to branch out his business? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashton Yate Posted June 23, 2017 Report Share Posted June 23, 2017 Sure I just saw an article on website stating that it is FC Twente, but when I went back in it was quickly removed. Expect it to be announced very shortly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingLear Posted June 23, 2017 Report Share Posted June 23, 2017 FC Twente it is then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fat Controller Posted June 23, 2017 Report Share Posted June 23, 2017 13 hours ago, Blagdon red said: Good shout. A definite possible. 70th anniversary of the city twinning and all that. But, hey, let's see. Also they are already in the UK as they will be playing Burnley in a repeat of a fixture from 50 years ago. Have a guess who else they faced home and away in '66 and '67? Of course I would post that just as the Twente fixture hits the website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big C Posted June 23, 2017 Report Share Posted June 23, 2017 10 minutes ago, KingLear said: FC Twente it is then. What do you think the pricing structure will be? Twente plenty maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornacix the Druid Posted June 23, 2017 Report Share Posted June 23, 2017 Why FC Twente then? Do we have strong links with the club or is it part of a possible deal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted June 23, 2017 Report Share Posted June 23, 2017 15 minutes ago, KingLear said: FC Twente it is then. That well known Turkish team........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRERE Posted June 23, 2017 Report Share Posted June 23, 2017 1 minute ago, Marty said: Why FC Twente then? Do we have strong links with the club or is it part of a possible deal? I don't think we have any ties with them but I remember LJ saying he was going up to Manchester City after the season ended and they have ties with FC Twente. Could be something there but purely speculation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashton Yate Posted June 23, 2017 Report Share Posted June 23, 2017 Just signed a player for the women's team from them, so could have some link to this. https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/city-women-land-dutch-international-defender/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexukhc Posted June 23, 2017 Report Share Posted June 23, 2017 Kebabs at half time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcitysweden Posted June 23, 2017 Report Share Posted June 23, 2017 Chiina U-20 in the German League, Twente in the Turkish League Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Monkeh Posted June 23, 2017 Report Share Posted June 23, 2017 Just now, Buckeyed said: the bastards........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted June 23, 2017 Report Share Posted June 23, 2017 I don't really follow European football. Is this good or bad news and should I be impressed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted June 23, 2017 Report Share Posted June 23, 2017 1 minute ago, Bristol Rob said: I don't really follow European football. Is this good or bad news and should I be impressed? they won the dutch top flight under steve mclaren so they must be shit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted June 23, 2017 Report Share Posted June 23, 2017 8 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: I don't really follow European football. Is this good or bad news and should I be impressed? No idea. I looked at the Turkish league table for last season and couldn't find them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted June 23, 2017 Report Share Posted June 23, 2017 FFS I thought bearing in mind EVERYONE wants a friendly with Willem II this would really be our year. Maybe next time eh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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