Miah Dennehy Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Thinking 10k Max. Season Ticket holders only. Assuming none have taken a later summer holiday. 1) It's cold, rainy (summer ending blues). 2) Tuesday Night 3) Champions League 4) GTA 5 is out. Seriously that is what is holding back some. But for me, there would be no place I would rather be! COYR I'm struggling with this, are people seriously suggesting that 'grown ups' would miss a match to play a kids video game? Something that they could play any time of the day? How long does it take to play a game of it FFS? Mind you, I'd love an excuse to miss Rovers v Hartlepool on Saturday, is there a whist drive on anywhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 I wouldn't be so sure. There are a lot of young City fans, myself included! Pretty much the majority of my mates are City, the others are into Rugby. I think the recent success of the promotion and play off finals have dragged younger fans to the Gate. The age of where there aren't so many City would be in the late 20s to 30s, probably because kids then didn't want to watch Division 4 football. It does interest me Just basing it on looking at the pre-match scenes, the queues to get in the Dolman and Atyeo, and those in the Dolman on Saturday. We've got alot of 50+/ 60+, and older very loyal, if occasionally grumpy, fans amongst the regulars I recognise many faces, even though I've never probably spoken to most of them, from 35+ years ago, still turning up every week. The more our crowds thin out the more prominent and noticeable these stalwart supporters become. It doesn't seem to me City are building up the same loyal fanbase amonst today's 15 -20 year olds which will see them still turning up in their thousands in 30 years time and I'd expect BCFC to be concerned about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheddarReds Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 11.5k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Just basing it on looking at the pre-match scenes, the queues to get in the Dolman and Atyeo, and those in the Dolman on Saturday. We've got alot of 50+/ 60+, and older very loyal, if occasionally grumpy, fans amongst the regulars I recognise many faces, even though I've never probably spoken to most of them, from 35+ years ago, still turning up every week. The more our crowds thin out the more prominent and noticeable these stalwart supporters become. It doesn't seem to me City are building up the same loyal fanbase amonst today's 15 -20 year olds which will see them still turning up in their thousands in 30 years time and I'd expect BCFC to be concerned about that. You've met my Dad then!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoingUp Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Horrible weather forecast so anything over 10000 would be a good turnout.shrewsbury wont bring many of their own fans I shouldn't think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Horrible weather forecast so anything over 10000 would be a good turnout. Rain due to stop soon after 4, forecast to be dry all evening after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC_Mike Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Weather shouldn't be an excuse, fact. Even worse, a video game FFS. COYR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Cyril Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 I reckon Champions league and GTA will have an effect on the POTD crowd. Shame on these people! I have just taken delivery of a cracking new dvd on pre-order. But no, you wont find me skiving off the big match to watch "dirty deirdre does hot chud". Mind you I wont be hanging round very long after the final whistle goes for obvious reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Rain due to stop soon after 4, forecast to be dry all evening after that. Trusting a Weather Forecast and trusting a Club Statement. Compare and contrast... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Club and Country Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 I know loads not going tonight Will we see less then 100 away fans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Shame on these people! I have just taken delivery of a cracking new dvd on pre-order. But no, you wont find me skiving off the big match to watch "dirty deirdre does hot chud". Mind you I wont be hanging round very long after the final whistle goes for obvious reasons. Be sure to shake hand with the stewards on the way in and out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRL Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 I know loads not going tonight Will we see less then 100 away fans? Depends if there tickets work and they can get through the turnstyle, So you maynot see them, but you may hear them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerly known as ivan Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Weather shouldn't be an excuse, fact. Even worse, a video game FFS. COYR. Kittens? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Rain due to stop soon after 4, forecast to be dry all evening after that. Ark at old Noggers thinking he's Michael Fish mind!! Just stopped raining here in St Philips. (About time mind) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlokeCDP Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Still raining in staple Hill. I think. I do have bars on the windows tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 STILL RAINING IN ST GEORGE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUTOR Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Maybe we won't see a game at all... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Still raining in staple Hill. I think. I do have bars on the windows tho STILL RAINING IN ST GEORGE It's like a summers day here now. I'm going to pick a pineapple on the way out of work. All hail Noggers the Weatherman extraordinaire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NifflerNomad Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 I'm also in two minds I torn between going to the game and not get home till midnight (live in Thornbury and get the bus) then be up at half 4 for work the next day. Or go to football training,(I didn't play Saturday as went to watch city instead) have a curry that wife will have cooked after and save myself some money on the bus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUTOR Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 I'm also in two minds I torn between going to the game and not get home till midnight (live in Thornbury and get the bus) then be up at half 4 for work the next day. Or go to football training,(I didn't play Saturday as went to watch city instead) have a curry that wife will have cooked after and save myself some money on the bus Second option sounds a lot nicer to me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NifflerNomad Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Second option sounds a lot nicer to me... Yeah that way I'm heading I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Yeah that way I'm heading I think Is the missus putting out? If not get down the Gate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NifflerNomad Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 I dunno I haven't told her I'm going to Swindon yet :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maltshoveller Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Will we get 10k? Will be the first significant test for the die-hards ie a mid-week game, unattractive opponents and the team on a losing run. It wont be a test for the DIE HARDS They would be with city even if they were in the basement It also wont be a test for the Glory Hunters They have already stopped going after we went down It will be a real test for the "Average Fan" if there is such thing as average Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 I'm leaving work now, last one in the pub smells!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 I'm leaving work now, last one in the pub smells!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You're going to the pub? Not getting to the ground at 6:30 and watching the 'entertainment' for a hour, then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Presumably there will be a sprinkling of those who had tickets in advance for the Saturday game and therefore feel obliged to come! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Horace and I on our way. Anyone know a hedgehog-friendly pub? Since we're going at short notice, we may be forced to eat Lindley's pies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 DP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portland Bill Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 its not the crowds expected of a big club though is it Perhaps YOU shouldn't think of us as a big club? I know we're not, but were still twice as big as Swindon ever will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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