skybluecam
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Or like a fizzy pint of carling
Or like a fizzy pint of carlingI was there when it was shit and I never want to return to those days
But it doesn’t take away from how dull this season has been, like a flat pint of Carling
You have a decent point there even if language is a bit strong.Yes been there since 1977, got to say though in the old days it cost you a lot less of your disposable income to watch a load of disinterested wankers kick a bag of wind
Depressing no, fucking dull absolutelyIt’s not about results for me, it’s just not enjoyable. The owner and manager feel alien and distant and mercenary, the players too, all that I could take if the football was any good but it’s got worse and worse this season and then, OK, yeah I’d even take that if results were there. But they’re not either.
I’ll always go, it’s as much about time with my Dad as the football and I’ve supported us through worse, but just all so depressing.
Why does King feel like a mercenary? That’s an odd comment to make. He’s made some difficult, but necessary decisions and had backed Robins significantly in the transfer market. Way more than we are used to historically.It’s not about results for me, it’s just not enjoyable. The owner and manager feel alien and distant and mercenary, the players too, all that I could take if the football was any good but it’s got worse and worse this season and then, OK, yeah I’d even take that if results were there. But they’re not either.
I’ll always go, it’s as much about time with my Dad as the football and I’ve supported us through worse, but just all so depressing.
Why does King feel like a mercenary? That’s an odd comment to make. He’s made some difficult, but necessary decisions and had backed Robins significantly in the transfer market. Way more than we are used to historically.
Not a dig at you personally, I just don’t really get how the fans could have such a bond with the players last season and because this season hasn’t gone to plan, the mood has turned 180 degrees.
It’s sad MR got sacked but at the end of the day, our form was poor for a prolonged period and any other manager would’ve been sacked sooner.
Finnaly admits it's about the manager change.It’s not about results for me, it’s just not enjoyable. The owner and manager feel alien and distant and mercenary, the players too, all that I could take if the football was any good but it’s got worse and worse this season and then, OK, yeah I’d even take that if results were there. But they’re not either.
I’ll always go, it’s as much about time with my Dad as the football and I’ve supported us through worse, but just all so depressing.
The way some of the fans spoke to King was pretty disrespectful to say the least, I’d certainly be a bit short.On King: little things. He’s not committed beyond a five year term, the way he talks about the club shows he clearly doesn’t understand it. The way he’s treated various staff, not just robins, his replies at the forum. Just comes off as someone here for a business transaction. So was Joy but she was far less involved and more distant and we had Robins to make up for it.
On the bond: I don’t think we did bond last season I think the squad was always on borrowed time thanks to the leeway Robins got and once they reverted to being shit that goodwill had left.
You keep banging on about MR but it’s far bigger than that as I said before he left. The entire club seems to be going backwards (yes yes the Ryton landscaping is lovely before anyone starts)
The idea we've gone backwards as a club compared to the SISU days is just ludicrous and i'm someone who's always been wary about King.The way some of the fans spoke to King was pretty disrespectful to say the least, I’d certainly be a bit short.
In what way does he not understand the club? Ticket prices? Every fan thinks ticket prices should be £20 without realising the costs involved of running matchday events. If anything, it’s the fans that don’t really understand how to run a club capable of promotion.
I don’t agree that we’re going backwards as a club, how? There’s been a lot of investment in the club on the field and off it and you wouldn’t be making these arguments if we were doing well.
The way some of the fans spoke to King was pretty disrespectful to say the least, I’d certainly be a bit short.
In what way does he not understand the club? Ticket prices? Every fan thinks ticket prices should be £20 without realising the costs involved of running matchday events. If anything, it’s the fans that don’t really understand how to run a club capable of promotion.
I don’t agree that we’re going backwards as a club, how? There’s been a lot of investment in the club on the field and off it and you wouldn’t be making these arguments if we were doing well.
If we were doing well the club wouldn’t be going backwards so… yeah?
Ive already posted why I think it’s going backwards. Less connection, shit football, bad results. You need at least one as a fan.
Ticket prices for kids, kicking Overson out, box prices, messing up the comms on Singers Corner move, and yes the Robins and Viveash sackings. All show a lack of understanding of the fans and the clubs recent history. Whether the decisions are right or wrong is less important than how they were carried out and communicated.
You’re going to do that SBT thing and pick each bit and say it was the right decision and people should grow up, and that’s fine, buts it’s a mercenary take not a compassionate one. Which is my point.
You should be always sceptical of any football owner, I never got behind the King love-in and thought his song was cringy.The idea we've gone backwards as a club compared to the SISU days is just ludicrous and i'm someone who's always been wary about King.
We’re the customers, we can talk to him how we want.The way some of the fans spoke to King was pretty disrespectful to say the least, I’d certainly be a bit short.
We’re the customers, we can talk to him how we want.
No, I understand why you feel this way. In reality, how you feel is closely related with the results on the pitch. Boil it down and it’s an emotive response borne out of frustration.
On ticket prices and boxes, the ambition is to be a Premier League club and you won’t get there running on a L1 business model which is fans got used to under SISU. Having gone to every away game bar Burnley, £30+ ticket prices has become the norm for an adult ticket and even concessions are often £20+.
We’ve spent £45-odd million and that needs to be paid for and we’re still a loss-making enterprise.
Frankly, you wouldn’t be saying this if we were in the top half and pushing playoffs.
We’re 2 years into a 5 year plan and this year has been a setback so far so let’s see how things look like in May.
We’re the customers, we can talk to him how we want.
We’ve made one massive change in sacking Robins and we’re only a 5-weeks into the new regime, it’s sensible to reserve judgement because just as you rushed into judgements about Wright, EMC et al, time could prove you wrong (again).Again. No I wouldn’t have a problem if it was working. My problem is very much that it’s not working.
May at wembley skip past this boring footballThis season is going to be a non-event, we’ll pick the odd win up here and there and for me plod around anywhere between 13th and 18th - We were hoodwinked into thinking this was a side ready to challenge in the summer, for whatever reason it hasn’t materialised
Just looking forward to it being over tbh, as long as we don’t end up getting sucked into a relegation battle I’m happy to let Lampard plod along to the summer, work out who he wants to keep and experiment and let him put his own stamp on the club
Damp squib of a season and tbf with the rollercoaster of the last few years we were probably due one
We’ve made one massive change in sacking Robins and we’re only a 5-weeks into the new regime, it’s sensible to reserve judgement because just as you rushed into judgements about Wright, EMC et al, time could prove you wrong (again).
You put Wright and EMC back into this starting team, we look a lot better and as both are injured, it’s out of Lampard’s control.
How we play without them is very much in his control and we’re playing shite. If we turn it around I’ll change my opinion but so far it’s as bad as I feared and the historic evidence suggests.
The evidence? These are the types of teams we’d lose to under MR. Our top two goal scorers are out injured and we’re having to resort to playing players in different positions.
Lampard hasn’t even had a transfer window to sign anyone. You made up your mind on FL even before he joined so you’ll choose to see everything negatively.
It would be just like us to cock up the opportunity of playing Man U twice next season in the Championship.Stand by that this team will get dragged into a relegation battle. It will be a really tough end to the season.
It’s got no fucking minerals, embarrassing collapse todayStand by that this team will get dragged into a relegation battle. It will be a really tough end to the season.
Are you still wishing away the season or looking forward to the run in @alexccfc99This season is going to be a non-event, we’ll pick the odd win up here and there and for me plod around anywhere between 13th and 18th - We were hoodwinked into thinking this was a side ready to challenge in the summer, for whatever reason it hasn’t materialised
Just looking forward to it being over tbh, as long as we don’t end up getting sucked into a relegation battle I’m happy to let Lampard plod along to the summer, work out who he wants to keep and experiment and let him put his own stamp on the club
Damp squib of a season and tbf with the rollercoaster of the last few years we were probably due one
Go on get in thereMay cannot come quick enough
Fucking pissed off after that last 5 mins!
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But then they'd still want it to be May cos we'd have play-offs, Wembley and promotion to celebrate...
Shows how much football, in particular the Championship can change doesn't it
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