deyres42 Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Chicken and egg here. In my humble opinion the behaviour of a section of our fans at last years game was that of idiots re enforced by Bury this year. Reasonable for the police therefore to react accordingly. Why would a Latics fan taking a young son to the game not expect the police to provide a safe environment. It is the police's job to proactively manage risk not react ad hoc. Latics fans are reaping where some of our supporters have sown It's a division 3 derby, it should be fun and a bit lively, like it was last year. Instead it will be hassle for many from getting off the tram to getting back on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarddog73 Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Chicken and egg here. In my humble opinion the behaviour of a section of our fans at last years game was that of idiots re enforced by Bury this year. Reasonable for the police therefore to react accordingly. Why would a Latics fan taking a young son to the game not expect the police to provide a safe environment. It is the police's job to proactively manage risk not react ad hoc. Latics fans are reaping where some of our supporters have sown Sorry but the only thuggish behaviour I saw at Bury was being dished out by the Cops, as for Dale away last year we sold out a month in advance yet the 'Authorities' allowed the home support to pay on the day, it was piss poor organisation and enforcing allocated seating this year will again cause more problems than it solves, I suppose the police have to justify there presence at these matches and the hefty bill that goes with it, it just gets rather tiresome when fans get the blame for incidents that could easily been avoided. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewBlue Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 If you saw the performances against Gillingham and Sheffield then the term 'utterly :censored:e' is a tad knee-jerk. There are clear signs that the team is getting better both individually and collectively. I will be at Swindon and also at Rochdale on Saturday irrespective of the result tonight. I agree that our season so far has been hugely disappointing both on and off the pitch but Latics are my club. I guess I am one of a dying breed. Oh and embarrassed by only taking 2,000 to Rochdale? I'd say that is still pretty impressive. Knee-jerk? We've won 1 in 23!!! Playing well in two games in-between is hardly going to bring a flood back. I'll admit, I wasn't going to bother but I've been suckered in by a couple of decent performances of late - to my chagrin - and I fully expect the first 3 points to come on Saturday, but I can totally understand those who are truly fed up and won't be bothering as well. A couple on here who love a downboat evidently don't... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 I think cost has a lot to do with away followings. I think it is getting more expensive to following clubs away. Most if not all grounds in our league now charge £20+ just to get in. Add to that travel costs, food, programme etc. and it becomes a very expensive day out The cost hasn't changed much for years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Chicken and egg here. In my humble opinion the behaviour of a section of our fans at last years game was that of idiots re enforced by Bury this year. Reasonable for the police therefore to react accordingly. Why would a Latics fan taking a young son to the game not expect the police to provide a safe environment. It is the police's job to proactively manage risk not react ad hoc. Latics fans are reaping where some of our supporters have sown You're right but if Rochdale, the Police (and probably OAFC) had shown more common sense towards ticketing last year all that might not have happened. Rochdale's stewards (or Bury's this season) didn't help either - the two who were "high fiving" after getting Hulk Hogan out being a prime example... Treating people like trouble causers unfortunately makes a few far more likely to act accordingly.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 As :censored: as it all may feel at the moment I don't get not wanting to be part of the biggest, loudest away following we're likely to have this season - both in the ground and in the pubs around Rochdale... Good, bad or indifferent on the pitch travelling in numbers will always be a buzz. And maybe, just maybe, the football won't spoil the football.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deyres42 Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 As :censored: as it all may feel at the moment I don't get not wanting to be part of the biggest, loudest away following we're likely to have this season - both in the ground and in the pubs around Rochdale... Good, bad or indifferent on the pitch travelling in numbers will always be a buzz. And maybe, just maybe, the football won't spoil the football.... I think Wigan might be the big away this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewBlue Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 As :censored: as it all may feel at the moment I don't get not wanting to be part of the biggest, loudest away following we're likely to have this season - both in the ground and in the pubs around Rochdale... Good, bad or indifferent on the pitch travelling in numbers will always be a buzz. And maybe, just maybe, the football won't spoil the football.... Absolutely. These are the days we go for. Dale last year was undoubtedly enhanced by our form though. Being a playoff contender clash gave that day something extra. It's why I'm desperate for success this season; in a league where there is the potential for so many cracking away days, a competitive season would be brilliant. Wigan and Blackpool in particular will be so much better if we're looking upwards rather than downwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaddySmoker Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 As :censored: as it all may feel at the moment I don't get not wanting to be part of the biggest, loudest away following we're likely to have this season - both in the ground and in the pubs around Rochdale... Good, bad or indifferent on the pitch travelling in numbers will always be a buzz. And maybe, just maybe, the football won't spoil the football.... And maybe, just maybe, the football won't spoil the beer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabbage Patch Kid Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 At 9.30 this morning there were 1660 tickets still available. I'm a bit deflated by that. Hopefully a win tonight might cause a late surge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc1955 Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Last season we were on the fringe of the playoffs, 1840 is a good effort considering we have won only ONE game in the last 23!! We will have sold over 2000 come Friday and with a win tonight could sell substantially more. We only had 3600 tics at home on Saturday!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nesbitt1988 Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 must admit. im more excited about wigan away this year than Rochdale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarddog73 Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Not got mine yet although last Saturday was the best I've seen us since Bury away I'm still not that giddy about a trip to Dale to watch us draw or get beat. Lets see what tonight brings, on paper we should be looking to beat a team in as bad form as ourselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OAFC_ULTRA Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Sorry but the only thuggish behaviour I saw at Bury was being dished out by the Cops So this isnt Oldham fans starting trouble? Lets just face facts. At two local games, Oldham fans have been involved in trouble with the police so lets not pretend that Oldham fans are totally blameless http://youtu.be/qzalJYKYfnM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarddog73 Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 So this isnt Oldham fans starting trouble? Lets just face facts. At two local games, Oldham fans have been involved in trouble with the police so lets not pretend that Oldham fans are totally blameless http://youtu.be/qzalJYKYfnM I didn't say they were totally blameless, they do have a responsibility to everyone present to keep the peace but to me they are putting ordinary fans off attending through poor organisation and heavy handed policing that you would never see at any other sporting event. Most of the trouble at Dale and Bury was easily avoidable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeP Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Have a feeling we might get tonked on Saturday. Unspectacular form aside, Keith Hill will want to put us in our place after our staff's alleged antics last season.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaddySmoker Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Have a feeling we might get tonked on Saturday. Unspectacular form aside, Keith Hill will want to put us in our place after our staff's alleged antics last season.. He can want all he likes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
we hate man,u and city to Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 What's the best pub for away fans in dale, if any? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Most will head to regal moon opposite the tram stop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjk2008 Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 So.......... Anyone looking forward to this game a little more now? Perhaps a few hundred more may fancy it? Lets be honest - a win has been that elusive that it'd be no surprise to see us pleased easily enough to base our appearance on Saturday on a win tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Burns Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Yeah that will tip us towards 2500 not too bad I suppose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al_bro Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Yeah that will tip us towards 2500 not too bad I suppose They had just under 2500 tonight, and I guess Coventry tookt the odd 500. They must be saving up for Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Burns Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 They had just under 2500 tonight, and I guess Coventry tookt the odd 500. They must be saving up for Saturday. Huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewBlue Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 It won't be a big home crowd on Saturday. It's all ticket for home supporters, which is ridiculous, given that we haven't sold out, and the fans who went in the home ends last season did so because they couldn't get in the away end... 2500 home fans, 2500 away fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20JoeM07 Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Huh? He means Dale had 2500 fans there last night. I think 2500 will be a fair effort considering our league position and the fact that many fans think we'll get beat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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