sjk2008 Posted August 6 Share Posted August 6 The pissboil come 5pm is going to be off the charts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philliggi Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 No its not cos we are gunna win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlemoor Lad Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 7 hours ago, sjk2008 said: The pissboil come 5pm is going to be off the charts. We have to start as we mean to go on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest O.A.F.C. Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 I can see us bringing someone in last minute to replace Fondop which is then going to unsettle the team. 0-1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzlatic Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 I've been critical of Fondop, but I would totally be starting with him this weekend. He's had the run in the side, he's had the pre season fitness, we're well drilled in playing with him being the striker. To have a complete set of strikers I'd be letting Reid go and bringing in someone new. But for this weekend I think this game in particular is right up Fondop's street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarddog73 Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 16 minutes ago, nzlatic said: I've been critical of Fondop, but I would totally be starting with him this weekend. He's had the run in the side, he's had the pre season fitness, we're well drilled in playing with him being the striker. To have a complete set of strikers I'd be letting Reid go and bringing in someone new. But for this weekend I think this game in particular is right up Fondop's street. Yes true, it's got red card written all over it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzlatic Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 19 minutes ago, yarddog73 said: Yes true, it's got red card written all over it. Ha yeah, hadn't thought of that. Hopefully he bags a couple of goals first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Only Blue Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 13 hours ago, Monty Burns said: how can it bound to have happened when it hasn't even happened yet? min 5500 IMO Sorry Monty that my choice of words were not up to scratch. Of course it hasn't happened as I was carrying on the theory of the dire forecast of "dreadful" sales was in fact correct and numbers dropped off it would be understandable. I did think people would know that's what I meant. Although I again emphasise that anything above 5,000 is good for a third season in NL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Branston Pickle Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 There's probably a lot of people just not got round to buying their tickets either. I'll probably get mine on Friday afternoon when I finally pull my finger out 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londonboy Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 (edited) 46 minutes ago, Only Blue said: Sorry Monty that my choice of words were not up to scratch. Of course it hasn't happened as I was carrying on the theory of the dire forecast of "dreadful" sales was in fact correct and numbers dropped off it would be understandable. I did think people would know that's what I meant. Although I again emphasise that anything above 5,000 is good for a third season in NL. Opening 2 Saturday home games last season v Aldershot and Solihull who brought not very many were 7.6k and 6.8k..... If we don't get 6.5k plus I'd be amazed. If it's 5.5k as some are saying then losing over 2k fans in 12 months for the opening fixture is a BIG worry based on our outgoings and will not encourage Frank to fund any signings....which we need. Edited August 7 by Londonboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Only Blue Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 8 minutes ago, Londonboy said: Opening 2 Saturday home games last season v Aldershot and Solihull who brought not very many were 7.6k and 6.8k..... If we don't get 6.5k plus I'd be amazed. If it's 5.5k as some are saying then losing over 2k fans in 12 months for the opening fixture is a BIG worry based on our outgoings and will not encourage Frank to fund any signings....which we need. The crowds in previous seasons have been exceptional and happily surprised me. I feel after last seasons poor home form and the hike in prices, which for the season ticket is reasonable, but still a hike that some may not be able to afford, I feel the enthusiasm has waned a bit. I wouldn't go as far as a big worry as I think if we start to play well and win at home we would get back to those figures. Also I got to say all the media stuff allowing us to get to know the players a bit has really got me fired up for the season, so this may have worked with some wavering supporters. I hope and probably am wrong but was basing my theory (theory Monty not actually!!) on the poster that said sales were dreadful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarddog73 Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 We were pretty shit at home last season, history tells us that when the footballs pretty dire we pull in the hard-core of around 3000 to 4000 home fans, in 2024 it's no different, similarly if we start to win consistently crowds will grow and grow and everyone will be moaning they can't get a ticket for Tamworth away because everyone's jumping on the band wagon. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Burns Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 1 hour ago, yarddog73 said: We were pretty shit at home last season, history tells us that when the footballs pretty dire we pull in the hard-core of around 3000 to 4000 home fans, in 2024 it's no different, similarly if we start to win consistently crowds will grow and grow and everyone will be moaning they can't get a ticket for Tamworth away because everyone's jumping on the band wagon. its first match of the season it will be busy AF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londonboy Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 2 hours ago, yarddog73 said: We were pretty shit at home last season, history tells us that when the footballs pretty dire we pull in the hard-core of around 3000 to 4000 home fans, in 2024 it's no different, similarly if we start to win consistently crowds will grow and grow and everyone will be moaning they can't get a ticket for Tamworth away because everyone's jumping on the band wagon. We've been pretty shit at home for 30 years!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankly Mr Shankly Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 7 hours ago, Londonboy said: If it's 5.5k as some are saying then losing over 2k fans in 12 months for the opening fixture is a BIG worry based on our outgoings and will not encourage Frank to fund any signings....which we need. Heard somewhere with the slight increase in prices we're actually making a little more income even with a drop off of ST's. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlemoor Lad Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 1 hour ago, Londonboy said: We've been pretty shit at home for 30 years!! But just not at this level of shit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Burns Posted August 8 Share Posted August 8 17 hours ago, Frankly Mr Shankly said: Heard somewhere with the slight increase in prices we're actually making a little more income even with a drop off of ST's. good point well made Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Sinnott Posted August 8 Share Posted August 8 18 hours ago, Frankly Mr Shankly said: Heard somewhere with the slight increase in prices we're actually making a little more income even with a drop off of ST's. Which is all well and good, but it's still putting off some punters... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest O.A.F.C. Posted August 8 Share Posted August 8 18 hours ago, Frankly Mr Shankly said: Heard somewhere with the slight increase in prices we're actually making a little more income even with a drop off of ST's. I'd be surprised if we are still in profit after the lost match day revenue on top of season tickets sales Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
U.S. Blues Posted August 8 Share Posted August 8 Feeling positive about this match... and maybe even the upcoming season. Will I never learn? 2-1 Latics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted August 8 Share Posted August 8 On 8/7/2024 at 12:03 PM, Londonboy said: Opening 2 Saturday home games last season v Aldershot and Solihull who brought not very many were 7.6k and 6.8k..... 7.6k and 6.8k or "7.6k" and "6.8k"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankly Mr Shankly Posted August 8 Share Posted August 8 5 hours ago, Lee Sinnott said: Which is all well and good, but it's still putting off some punters... the only thing that will increase support now will be results and performances. I expect nothing less than 7-8k+ regularly should we be in the top 2 or 3. 5 hours ago, O.A.F.C. said: I'd be surprised if we are still in profit after the lost match day revenue on top of season tickets sales I was referring to ST revenue in comparison to last season was up, despite selling fewer. However, as above, a very positive season on the pitch will more than make up for that shortfall, wouldn’t you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Sinnott Posted August 8 Share Posted August 8 If there front two are Effiong and Akinde, surely that will play right in to the hands of Monthe and Raglan... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest O.A.F.C. Posted August 8 Share Posted August 8 27 minutes ago, Frankly Mr Shankly said: the only thing that will increase support now will be results and performances. I expect nothing less than 7-8k+ regularly should we be in the top 2 or 3. I was referring to ST revenue in comparison to last season was up, despite selling fewer. However, as above, a very positive season on the pitch will more than make up for that shortfall, wouldn’t you think? A very positive season? I've no idea what that means being a Latics fan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankly Mr Shankly Posted August 8 Share Posted August 8 6 minutes ago, O.A.F.C. said: A very positive season? I've no idea what that means being a Latics fan Neither does anyone who's under the age of 35. Doesn't mean we'll be total horseshit until the end of eternity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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