PHILINFRANCE Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 I see on twitter that Andrew Billingham of BS was "disappointed" with the "poor atmosphere" a AG last night. Seems a bit of a strong critique given only 1 and a bit stands were open to home supporters. Surely he could be more positive in encouraging the more vocal elements to get involved? I should just like to say a big Thank You to those 7,000 hardy souls who braved the awful weather last night (not to mention the horrible traffic conditions following the tragic death of a lady on the M32 motorway) in order to cheer us on to the 4th round of the FA cup. Best Regards, Andy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tall King Blox Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Don't talk shit In case you want to......... http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1556843/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowshed Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Mr Billingham is sharing what fans also feel. Fans in the so called 'singing section" predicted this season would be poor, and it has been consistently in that area. What is a little strange is at the recent consultation in the DEH Mr Billingham was asked about unreserved seating / vocal support etc. His answers appeared either to display a lack of understanding the topic, or indifference - He didn't have any clear cogent view of the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
You Do The Dziekanowski Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 I'm with him. I was sat with my feet up in front of the fire with a whiskey in my hand, thinking exactly the same thing. Yeah I couldn't hear a thing from my living room either!! Shocking support, Top of the league on the pitch bottom of the league off it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 It was a pretty poor atmosphere but probably not best way to for the CEO of Bristol Sport to talk to its fans?! Ugh - everything about this sentence makes my skin crawl. Is anyone a fan of Bristol Sport, in it's entirety? As I'm a Gloucester Rugby fan I'm obviously excluded from this Not a pop at you Alex, I get the point you're making, but I just don't think I'm going to get used to 'Bristol Sport' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron-Bcfc Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 He's right in that the atmosphere has been poor all season. However, last nights game was not the one he should have picked out for criticism, given the circumstances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jesus Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Our fans crack me up. People have been complaining that the atmosphere has been bad at AG for years.... Now someone with some power has noticed it, you all complain. Deary me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezgimed Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Our fans crack me up. People have been complaining that the atmosphere has been bad at AG for years.... Now someone with some power has noticed it, you all complain. Deary me. That's your perception I suppose. With regards to BCFC he is nobody IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somerset Red Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 I expect Steve will have a word in his ear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Colby-Tit Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Our fans crack me up. People have been complaining that the atmosphere has been bad at AG for years.... Now someone with some power has noticed it, you all complain. Deary me. I think it's the fact that he has commented about this particular game which has gone down like a French kiss at a family reunion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Our fans crack me up. People have been complaining that the atmosphere has been bad at AG for years.... Now someone with some power has noticed it, you all complain. Deary me. An FA Cup 3rd round replay, on a shit night, against someone in our own league.....I think he needs to pick his battles I don't know for sure, but does he thank the travelling hordes after every away game? I would doubt it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin1988 Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Our fans crack me up. People have been complaining that the atmosphere has been bad at AG for years.... Now someone with some power has noticed it, you all complain. Deary me. And that the people 'with some power' don't care about it. Would seem to be the opposite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider Queen Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Well come on guys it was rubbish... I was in the Williams for the 1st (and hopefully last time) and was very surprised by the lack of singing. Nothing from the Ateyo... a little bit from the 'singers' and nothing from elsewhere. Mind you I hated the experience.. could see the match very well and actually didnt feel very welcome over there... any other Dolmanites feel the same. We don't sing a lot... but there's more encouragement from the Dolman than from the boring Williams. (IMHO) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider Queen Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Well come on guys it was rubbish... I was in the Williams for the 1st (and hopefully last time) and was very surprised by the lack of singing. Nothing from the Ateyo... a little bit from the 'singers' and nothing from elsewhere. Mind you I hated the experience.. couldn't see the match very well and actually didnt feel very welcome over there... any other Dolmanites feel the same. We don't sing a lot... but there's more encouragement from the Dolman than from the boring Williams. (IMHO) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the frampton balti Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 has to be good that the board recognise it . Maybe a bit more consultation will follow which could result in positive action. unreserved seating, standing areas, booze available free pies etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 has to be good that the board recognise it . Maybe a bit more consultation will follow which could result in positive action. unreserved seating, standing areas, booze available free pies etc That's right - hope it leads to something productive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfOfWestStreet Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 might want to reconsider your stance on unreserved seating then pal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the frampton balti Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Anyone who regularly visits other football grounds knows that the atmosphere at the gate has been generally poor for the last ten years or more bar promotion and play off year. This was generally thought to be due to our under acheiving for a city club of this size . this year it probably doesnt help having a three sided stadium. I think Shedman needs to up his game. (by at least 20 metres by the look of it) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redseptember Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 The lack of atmosphere last night was surely down to all the early leavers in the Dolman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted January 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 The lack of atmosphere last night was surely down to all the early leavers in the Dolman. Are you SURE it wasn't Lee Johnson's fault? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hartcliffe red Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 The williams did empty alot earlier than usual last night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Seriously he needs to sit down and shut up, he aint been here 2 minutes; another who is just passing through with a CV of being at Brum and Stoke Another money man just chasing the money and will not be interested in BCFC when another offer comes up. BCFC our life and our passion not our paid job Fans pay his wages he dosent pay ours...enough anyway, he`ll be moving on soon enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richwwtk Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Is there a link to the tweet in question? I'd be interested to see what he actually said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Is there a link to the tweet in question? I'd be interested to see what he actually said These are the tweets in question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richwwtk Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 What that looks like is, as someone said earlier, an employee of the club, rather than a supporter, making a clumsy attempt to look as though he cares about the fans and then asking how we think things could be improved on the atmosphere front. I hope he got a lot of tweets back informing him that unreserved seating was the way to go, especially in the new South Stand when it's open. I would have done, but don't use twitter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFree Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Once again this feels like a bit of friendly fire! I'm not sure who this chap is but its a shame a person make damaging, ill thought remarks in this way. Sadly, football isn't priced to allow fans to attend every game now, the passionate "man in the street" now has to pick and choose games... Heavy traffic, cold, wet weather, lots of games in a short space of time, so the crowd low and the atmosphere poor as a result - I'd just say well done to those who attended! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 I had a ticket for this game but given the weather, two previous chest infections and the logistics of getting a pie and a pint and queueing afterwards in the rain/snow/sleet for the Atyeo I reluctantly curled up with a whisky and Radio Drivel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 He should be sacked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 I think he made a fair criticism, albeit in a clumsy manner. There have been a lot of threads saying how poor the atmosphere has been this year, but now when a club employee says it in a tweet and then asks for ideas to make ashton gate a fortress he gets abuse, pathetic really. Perhaps the best way to go about this would be to send a shit ton of tweets with ideas and see if the club does anything. If they don't then have as big of a tantrum as you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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