shelts Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 On 22/08/2017 at 16:54, ForeverRes said: Yeh only sing when we're winning I guess. Whole point of support is to lift the team? Maybe they needed that Saturday... Need a decent product to cheer. I pay a lot for my tickets and expect more and better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted August 24, 2017 Admin Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 20 hours ago, italian dave said: We didn't join the '£25 for away fans' movement then! The Twentysplenty thing is only for the Prem Our league tends to just be reciprocal agreements between the two clubs, hence the offers on the Reading tickets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glastonred Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 On 21/08/2017 at 18:28, cynic said: Nowhere near at the moment. I can't see the upper tier being opened. Don't quite know why not. I thought it would be opened for big matches. this surely is one of them.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 5 minutes ago, glastonred said: Don't quite know why not. I thought it would be opened for big matches. this surely is one of them.... I imagine it will be our biggest crowd of the season and still not the upper tier open Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holtey Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 Looking forward to the game, and a day in Bristol. We arrive around midday so will have time to take a look around a city I've not seen before. Team wise we are missing our 3 best players in Jedinak, Kodjia, Grealish. We started the season hopeful but typically of Villa we've flattered to deceive so far. Selling Baker was a big mistake as we're f*cked if Terry or Chester get injured. As for Bruce I still back him but many seem to be losing faith. This game could determine if he gets some of these people back 'onside' alternatively if we lose I could see our fans vocally turning against him. Is there any pubs near the ground for away fans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhombrecito Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 1 hour ago, glastonred said: Don't quite know why not. I thought it would be opened for big matches. this surely is one of them.... Still hundreds of seats available. Doesn't look like there's the demand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 On 21 August 2017 at 18:05, wendyredredrobin said: Villa have ben allocated 4,635 tickets for Friday and this morning only had 80 left. Looks like thwy will fill the Ateo and along with 20,000 of us will give a great atmosphere. A decent sized crowd will look good on SKY and I hope we can put in a good performance for both fans and TV watchers. Not with the ******* stand lights still on it won't be! FFS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 20 minutes ago, El Hombrecito said: Still hundreds of seats available. Doesn't look like there's the demand. at £33 - £41 on general release..... no wonder; wow bit steep or what!......... you can watch sky for that for a month and see dozens of live games welcome to modern football Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 3 minutes ago, glos old boy said: at £33 - £41 on general release..... no wonder; wow bit steep or what!......... you can watch sky for that for a month and see dozens of live games Not the same though is it? TV football can never compare to watching it live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsober Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 On 22/08/2017 at 12:45, CHIPLEY RED said: If you look at our forum there are a number who want Johnson sacked now 4 games into the season! they will grow up one day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyredredrobin Posted August 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 7 minutes ago, Red Right Hand said: Not the same though is it? TV football can never compare to watching it live. Dunno, my glasses dont have a zoom lense and i dont get any action replays of dodgy refereeing at a game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsober Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 On 22/08/2017 at 15:06, glos old boy said: Means nothing, its where we are at the end of the race that matters; I will be amazed if we finish any better than last season. get ready to be amazed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsober Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 On 22/08/2017 at 16:54, ForeverRes said: Yeh only sing when we're winning I guess. Whole point of support is to lift the team? Maybe they needed that Saturday... or even Friday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 2 minutes ago, wendyredredrobin said: Dunno, my glasses dont have a zoom lense and i dont get any action replays of dodgy refereeing at a game. Probably for the best in most cases mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 5 minutes ago, Red Right Hand said: Not the same though is it? TV football can never compare to watching it live. Really ? Saturdays at the match has completely changed and its getting close to watching it live on tv; ffs some even watch it on tv in their little boxes at the game.......why? It used to be a way of life for me, now sit down shut up and don't fart, boring as sh1te just as well watch it on the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 7 minutes ago, iamsober said: they will grow up one day ffs I`ve forgotten more than you know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 8 minutes ago, iamsober said: get ready to be amazed! time will tell, enjoy your hope.....I`ll stick with reality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 15 minutes ago, glos old boy said: Really ? Saturdays at the match has completely changed and its getting close to watching it live on tv; ffs some even watch it on tv in their little boxes at the game.......why? It used to be a way of life for me, now sit down shut up and don't fart, boring as sh1te just as well watch it on the box. We`ll have to agree to disagree I think. I`m nearly sixty and still get a buzz, albeit not quite as intense as the one I got when I was twenty, but still a buzz nonetheless. I don`t get the same on the rare occasions when I watch City on TV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 3 hours ago, Red Right Hand said: We`ll have to agree to disagree I think. I`m nearly sixty and still get a buzz, albeit not quite as intense as the one I got when I was twenty, but still a buzz nonetheless. I don`t get the same on the rare occasions when I watch City on TV oh I don't know I still manage to spill most of my pint when we score! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 I don't really understand why there has to be "an extra cost" for watching "the better teams" are not most going to watch BCFC regardless of who they are playing ? an across the board entrance fee of say £20/£25 would be fairer and probably bring in more fans. Would it not be better to have someone sitting in a seat for £20/£25 rather than have it empty while asking £33- £41 for it. This could even be across all stands, yes the best seats/stands would be sold first but that would encourage early booking of seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 9 hours ago, cynic said: Misery more like. you should really find out about someone before you label them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globe Trotter Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 10 hours ago, Holtey said: Looking forward to the game, and a day in Bristol. We arrive around midday so will have time to take a look around a city I've not seen before. Team wise we are missing our 3 best players in Jedinak, Kodjia, Grealish. We started the season hopeful but typically of Villa we've flattered to deceive so far. Selling Baker was a big mistake as we're f*cked if Terry or Chester get injured. As for Bruce I still back him but many seem to be losing faith. This game could determine if he gets some of these people back 'onside' alternatively if we lose I could see our fans vocally turning against him. Is there any pubs near the ground for away fans? A lot of Villa fans were drinking in / outside the NovaScotia for this fixture last year and there was a decent friendly atmosphere. Strongly recommend especially if the weather stays like this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogkev Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 Do we fancy City to win tonight? Tough game to call the result, although I can see a 2-1 City win. Reid and Diedhou to score. I'd expect there to be about 23k tonight, alas I won't be in attendance as after paying for an expensive summer holiday with the kids, no money for football for at least another month or two! COME ON YOU REDSSSSSS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelts Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 Home form gonna be so vital so I take us to at least get a draw tonight . The game will be nice and open with a great atmosphere and we will be unlucky not to take all three points . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 If Villa give the minimum required away allocation then they've got the right idea imo. They've also reverted to making it home fans only behind each goal, meaning they're never playing towards massed ranks of antagonistic away followers in their own ground, and moved the traveling support to the side where they have less direct influence on proceedings, which also makes the utmost sense. Making the most of home advantage is exactly the sort of 'fine margin' that makes all the difference over a season and clubs like City, in particular, should put that above a few extra pounds. In fact it's not even a fine margin, it's bloody obvious it's a bad idea to dilute home advantage by giving excessive away allocations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinmans Love Child Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 42 minutes ago, Nogbad the Bad said: If Villa give the minimum required away allocation then they've got the right idea imo. They've also reverted to making it home fans only behind each goal, meaning they're never playing towards massed ranks of antagonistic away followers in their own ground, and moved the traveling support to the side where they have less direct influence on proceedings, which also makes the utmost sense. Making the most of home advantage is exactly the sort of 'fine margin' that makes all the difference over a season and clubs like City, in particular, should put that above a few extra pounds. In fact it's not even a fine margin, it's bloody obvious it's a bad idea to dilute home advantage by giving excessive away allocations. You're comparing apples with oranges, Villa have a 40k stadium so their minimum required away allocation is big anyway, they also have a much bigger home support than we do, so they can afford to offer the least amount of away tickets. We are in a different situation. Until we regularly get more than 23,000 home fans wanting tickets we don't need to reduce the away ticket allocation, and if the home fans can't out sing the away end, regardless of allocation, then that's the real issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 1 hour ago, Tinmans Love Child said: You're comparing apples with oranges, Villa have a 40k stadium so their minimum required away allocation is big anyway, they also have a much bigger home support than we do, so they can afford to offer the least amount of away tickets. We are in a different situation. Until we regularly get more than 23,000 home fans wanting tickets we don't need to reduce the away ticket allocation, and if the home fans can't out sing the away end, regardless of allocation, then that's the real issue. You are incorrect. Unless it's changed very recently Championship clubs are only obliged to give 2,000 tickets to away clubs if their capacity is over 20k. If capacity is under 20k then the requirement is to give 10%. City were already giving more than required before upping the away allocation this season, and Aston Villa, despite having a near 43k capacity are only obliged to give 2k, and on occasion ( i.e. last time they played Brum) do just that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 3 hours ago, Nogbad the Bad said: If Villa give the minimum required away allocation then they've got the right idea imo. They've also reverted to making it home fans only behind each goal, meaning they're never playing towards massed ranks of antagonistic away followers in their own ground, and moved the traveling support to the side where they have less direct influence on proceedings, which also makes the utmost sense. Making the most of home advantage is exactly the sort of 'fine margin' that makes all the difference over a season and clubs like City, in particular, should put that above a few extra pounds. In fact it's not even a fine margin, it's bloody obvious it's a bad idea to dilute home advantage by giving excessive away allocations. Totally agree. They bodged the placement of home/away fans up in this redevelopment. We had a blank canvas basically so an opportunity to design it with away fans tucked away and home advantage maximised. Didn't SC demand away fans were moved away from the tunnel area in the Atyeo? Goes without saying that should be the case. In my opinion away fans should never be behind a goal and should be as far away from influencing the action as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinmans Love Child Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 54 minutes ago, Nogbad the Bad said: You are incorrect. Unless it's changed very recently Championship clubs are only obliged to give 2,000 tickets to away clubs if their capacity is over 20k. If capacity is under 20k then the requirement is to give 10%. City were already giving more than required before upping the away allocation this season, and Aston Villa, despite having a near 43k capacity are only obliged to give 2k, and on occasion ( i.e. last time they played Brum) do just that. I stand corrected (said the man in the othopaedic shoes), however it's still a different situation for the other points previously raised. Until we get much higher home support there's no real justification in my eyes for minimising away support for the sake of it and definitely not because it gives the away team an advantage in terms of support, that doesn't stack up when 3 quarters of the ground is home fans, and if 3 quarters of the ground cannot pursing a quarter of away fans then that's the issue to be sorted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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