_Bristol-City_ Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Obviously this only applies to people who have avoided the home tie to Gillingham so far. Is it because of past experiences with the cup? Working? Money? Boring game & no interest in the cup? What if we magically made it to the 3rd round and got UTD at home. Would you pitch up then? Can see a 4/5k most tomorrow, so it just interests me why people boycott games like this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Obviously this only applies to people who have avoided the home tie to Gillingham so far. Is it because of past experiences with the cup? Working? Money? Boring game & no interest in the cup? What if we magically made it to the 3rd round and got UTD at home. Would you pitch up then? Can see a 4/5k most tomorrow, so it just interests me why people boycott games like this I'm undecided largely because I don't like the Williams Stand nor the Wedlocks. If the Atyeo or Dolman was open then I'd definitely go and watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider Queen Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Just not interested at the moment. Season doesn't start until Saturday in my mind. Also Dolman not being open is another reason. And yes of course I'll be there for United! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Working arghh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBristolian Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 I live in London so there's a limit to what I can get to for both practical and financial reasons. Especially on a weekday night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 I would usually go, would hate to miss any game but.. It may only be £10 but that doesn't account for travel, I've put the money towards Forest away instead. Whilst it may be a different matter under Del, our league cup form is atrocious. Plus, not keen on it being first game of season - to me has a pre-sason feel. I might pitch up if we got Utd in 3rd round. I presume you will be there...hope you see a good win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 I am working away but wouldn't go even if i wasn't. Childcare issues along with financial restraints mean i go to around 12 home games a season and 2 or 3 away games. Of course i would include United in those if we were to play them. Hope thats okay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 i struggle with most midweek games due to work, being a cup game as well I can't be arsed to rush back and go to the game so I'm giving it a miss, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somerset_Sam Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 i struggle with most midweek games due to work, being a cup game as well I can't be arsed to rush back and go to the game so I'm giving it a miss, This. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betelgeuse Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Kids birthday tomorrow and a holiday coming up so general lack of funds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simez Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 I'm undecided largely because I don't like the Williams Stand nor the Wedlocks. If the Atyeo or Dolman was open then I'd definitely go and watch. This. Although I'm not undecided, I'm not going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrs Court Red Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Obviously this only applies to people who have avoided the home tie to Gillingham so far. Is it because of past experiences with the cup? Boring game & no interest in the cup? What if we magically made it to the 3rd round and got UTD at home. Would you pitch up then? No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityFarAndWide Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Can't warrent traveling down from Reading for a poxy tin cup game so finance is my reasoning along with it being a mid week poxy tin cup game; so not really wanting to rush around after work. I am however at forest Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sportingmad0209 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 I would usually go, would hate to miss any game but.. It may only be £10 but that doesn't account for travel, I've put the money towards Forest away instead. Whilst it may be a different matter under Del, our league cup form is atrocious. Plus, not keen on it being first game of season - to me has a pre-sason feel. I might pitch up if we got Utd in 3rd round. I presume you will be there...hope you see a good win. Can't do it all... Got three little mouths to fill at home (and one big one)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tunnie123 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Got a baby on the way and have spent £50 on forest away, only 2 stands open to sort of put me off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milo1111 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Reasons are swindon, crawley, sheff weds, southend, crewe and carlilse. Be there for the league games but until the team show an appitite for the cup i'll stick to league games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Reasons are swindon, crawley, sheff weds, southend, crewe and carlilse. Be there for the league games but until the team show an appitite for the cup i'll stick to league games. we had crap managers for the last two to be fair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBCFC Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Can't wait for it personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taunton_City Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 I am going Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Bristol-City_ Posted August 13, 2012 Author Share Posted August 13, 2012 Can't wait for it personally. Ditto. 2nd round is a must imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BCFCBristolRed Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Working and can't get the time off unfortunately. :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redhyde Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Because we keep crashing out to lower league teams at home in the first round and I refuse to keep paying for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bat Fastard Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 I'm undecided largely because I don't like the Williams Stand nor the Wedlocks. If the Atyeo or Dolman was open then I'd definitely go and watch. I agree with this. If we could have sat in our normal seats in the Dolman I would have driven the gang from Taunton for the match. Having suffered the misery of sitting in the Williams - I have vowed "never again"! It's a pity because we usually go to every home match and a reasonable number of away games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocoPal Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Gillingham aren't a great pull .. but maybe if the team actually turn up for an early round cup match for once then perhaps the fans would too. However I'll be there. I'd much prefer a regional mini league format instead of early rounds though, so at least there would be some derbies against Gas, Swindon, Cheltenham and Yeovil plus Plymouth, Torquay, Exeter. Would be closer to travel midweek to away games too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC @ Herts Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Maybe if the club included this match in the season ticket, then we might get enough support to see us into the next round! Which the club could then charge for. In these hard times most clubs are going to get reduced attendences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Mainly because I can't sit in my Dolman seat. And please be more specific, WHICH United are you on about, there are quite a few you know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Club and Country Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 No money and going forest away Plus don't think I have ever been league cup first round so not gonna start now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rowley Birkin Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 What's the point? It's become a complete waste of everyone's time and money. If they scab through the first couple of rounds and draw a Premier side, they'll promptly fill it with their youngsters and fringe players. It's depressing enough to know the massive gap in class that prevails, without being embarrassed to a bunch of 16 year olds on £10,000 a week, who play you off the park! Stick it up yer money grabbing arses! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 I can't go because of a working commitment made before they put a date to this fixture. If I was in the West Country I'd go. Missed the friendlies and would have liked to see the team in action before the season proper begins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnM Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Mainly because I can't sit in my Dolman seat. And please be more specific, WHICH United are you on about, there are quite a few you know! Ditto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchay Red Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 As a keen cyclist it clashes with our (Severn RC) evening "10" timetrial so I'd rather be racing. If the weather affects the cycling I may go, but don't fancy the Williams. I prefer my early cup-exit misery from "my" seat in the Dolman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxo Jr. Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Off to university in five weeks, so no more season ticket. Sad, northern times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chivs Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 I'm going Mainly because I also went to the Swindon cup game last year and I want to make sure we are not as dire as that night. If we play "Utd" in the semi-final I hope that I get first dibs on the tickets and all you fair weather part timers fail to get tickets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol_South_End Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 I'll be there tomorrow, with a mate who's seen City 5 times, all losses and not a single goal scored by us. Sorry in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CornishCity Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Well being a Tuesday night travelling up from Cornwall is bit hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 This is a game where you'd want to stand in the Park End and catch what sunshine is available. However I don't have a 1980s time machine nor haircut, but I do have a 19 stone mass, and I don't think I'd fit in to a 1950's wooden seat/1990's cheapo plastic seat that is the standard fayre on the wrong side of the pitch. If I did, I reckon I wouldn't want to look through all them stantions. And don't even ask me about sitting with the kiddies in the East End.... If they open the Atyeo up as overflow then I'm there.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mighty Squirrel Kingdom Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Won't be in Bristol for family reasons. More than happy to glory hunt IF we beat Gillingham though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sbred Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 If fans in the eastend were saying "im not going as i cant sit in my seat", they get slated on here, time and time again. When when it hits other fans, then its acceptable not to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastonboy Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Because I broke a long standing habit last year and attended a first round match against Swindle last year. One of the most abject City performances I had ever had the misfortune to witness(despite the modest score line), strangely, a worse performance than the Cardiff drubbing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team In Keynsham Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Decided against spending nigh on a grand for the 12 hour each way flight, hotel and transport from Heathrow to AG. Am I let off, or do I need my mum to write me a note? If we make the final, I'll be coming late like every other Johnny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderup Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 My Mrs usually works on Tuesday evenings and the sprog sitter is on her holibobs. My eldest won't watch City as he's a blue nosed, glory hunting Chelsea supporting little git! I even tried bribing him! I will be at Forest on Saturday tho and dearly want City to win tomorrow night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cider11 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 340 mile round trip on a tuesday night for a league cup game aint gonna happen to watch gillingham at home, plus saving my money up for 2 skiing trips this winter so rather put £50+ towards that than 1st round of the cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 I wash my hair on Tuesdays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westex red Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 I feel these early games/freindlies/ first round games should be included in the season ticket price as many clubs do, hence the reason I dont go to these or any early rounds of cup competitions, and hence the reason there is a very low turn out to watch, especially when all through the season they give offers to non season ticket holders to see games at reduced prices, kinda takes the P***, or am I out of order? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Bristol-City_ Posted August 13, 2012 Author Share Posted August 13, 2012 Decided against spending nigh on a grand for the 12 hour each way flight, hotel and transport from Heathrow to AG. Am I let off, or do I need my mum to write me a note? If we make the final, I'll be coming late like every other Johnny. No. Part time fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest leetrundlesrightfoot Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 im going, mainly because im quite local, and its been a long summer, hoping for a 2nd round tie at least. great point made about making this game free for season ticket holders- with our recent cup record, surely they could add to the season ticket 1/2 carling cup games as the crowd is always low. i despise sitting int he williams, due to the pillars ect, but hoping for a win, and 2 new signings to be paraded at HT!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team In Keynsham Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 No. Part time fan. Not even part-time last season, never made a single game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Bristol-City_ Posted August 13, 2012 Author Share Posted August 13, 2012 Not even part-time last season, never made a single game. Sure you support the club more than bristolcitysweden though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke_Ciderhead Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Im going. At £10 and living 10 minutes walk from the ground i've got no excuse not to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderup Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Sure you support the club more than bristolcitysweden though! Tommy was at a few games last season WTGR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC101 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 on holiday until Friday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portland Bill Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 3 of us not going because we're camping in sunny Bude, 5 days of sun so far which is a record for holidays in England for us:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megansdad Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Can't wait . Over from Singapore with kids - hopefully better than the last two years when I have seen both opening day catastrophe's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob k Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 It's £20 once you have had a pint and a bite to eat which at this point with me being the only decent wage earner due to having a 18 month old kid is better spent on the mini bus to Leicester!! Pick and choose all my games these days do if we did pull utd in the cup I would be there like a shot and would not feel guilty either!! Been to about 65 grounds watching city so would never class myself as a part time or glory supporter, I've done my bit in recent years and im sure I will in the future!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I BELIEVE Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Will only go if it's potd. Annoying it won't go on the season card Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ashton Fred Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Going tomorrow. First "pre-season" cup game for me. Hope we break our duck!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickolas Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Im going. In the williams. Hate not sitting in the dolman but i have the bug back for my team. Preseason has given me some hope we might actually be good this season ( striker and cb still required tho ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke_bristol Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 We throw the cup every year, I won't pay another penny for the LC, the game with Swindon last season was inexcusable. And I'm not going to any games until they sort the Membership situation out!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Will only go if it's potd. Annoying it won't go on the season card You mean it may not be POTD? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 I agree with this. If we could have sat in our normal seats in the Dolman I would have driven the gang from Taunton for the match. Having suffered the misery of sitting in the Williams - I have vowed "never again"! It's a pity because we usually go to every home match and a reasonable number of away games. Same for me. Football is supposed to be in the entertainment business (though sometimes difficult to believe!). City should give the customers what they want – i.e. some want to sit in the Dolman or Atyeo. IMO what City save by only using 2 stands will be less than the amount lost from some fans not attending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I BELIEVE Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 You mean it may not be POTD? I don't know the club normally say on the day before if it is don't they. Only worry that it wouldn't be if they were worried the williams would overfil if it was potd but can't see that happening. There is another thread asking about it which I just noticed. My fault for leaving the tickets to last minute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest China Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 saving my money up for 2 skiing trips this winter so rather put £50+ towards that than 1st round of the cup. Hard life innit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cider11 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Hard life innit! It is this season, gonna cut the football down this year. Went to 30 games last season but started to lose interest, only thing i want to do this season is Rotherham, York & Fleetwood to get back to 92 grounds and P'boro away. Will do a few other games but this winter I want to head to Canada and Europe skiing instead of football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Fleuriot Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 I'd much prefer a regional mini league format instead of early rounds though, so at least there would be some derbies against Gas, Swindon, Cheltenham and Yeovil plus Plymouth, Torquay, Exeter. Would be closer to travel midweek to away games too. I think this is a great idea - 20 groups of 4 teams, seeded, winner qualifies for the next round. If you had semi-finals at a neutral venue, would mean less matches for the teams in Europe. If you had regional "pools" of either 5x16, 4x12 (+ 2x16) or 10x8 teams, you would keep it a little varied, but also create a feel a bit like the 6 nations, playing the same teams more often. There would also be a one in three chance of playing the Gas every season in a competitive game ****il they got relegated out of the football league). I think it would really re-invigorate the cup. Having said that, I'm not going because I live in London. I'd be going tomorrow night otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crackers Corner Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 I've managed to get seats in the premium seating tomorrow which will be about the only part i have never sat at before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Lewis Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Too far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrizzleRed Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Have kept turning up for the 1st round cup games for the last few seasons and have witnessed some abysmal and inexcusable performances against lower league opposition as others have mentioned. Now I'm obviously hoping this game will be different with Del at the helm. Me and Mrs Brizzle were ready to turn up as usual, but after finding we can't pay online and get it added to our season ticket seats in the Atyeo, we'll be giving it a miss. I really can't take this game that seriously, if the club are treating it in the same way as they do a friendly. My problem is, my wife and I chose to get season tickets in the Atyeo, which we've had for a few years now. To be told by the club that we can't in our chosen seats, and instead have to watch the match in a ground empty on two sides, doesn't give me that much confidence that the club taking this game any more seriously than in the last few years. So, my money will staying in my pocket until I'm able to watch a game from the seat of my choice and can feel fairly confident the club are taking the game seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargent Pepper Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 I've got mine, wouldnt even contemplate not going. I go to support my team, not the oppostion or the competition (or my usual seat ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveF Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Is It pay on the door? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargent Pepper Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Yes but go and pick up your ticket early as the quesat the ticket office just before kick off were big in the last two games. Or do what i did, buy online and print off at home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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