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Post by htafcokay on Apr 4, 2024 14:34:39 GMT 1
just top add look at Liverpool, West Ham, even L**Ds the all have a massive atmosphere before a ball is even kicked it created with music and in other ways but it works.
Its garbage, in the main (away from those occasional big European nights or when playing Man U etc), its like we experienced, which is a loud PA version of You'll Never Walk Alone with about 50 people at the far end waving some scarves in time and making no noise...followed by 90mins of silence outside of goal reaction, punctuated by 10,000 tourists silently filming the entire thing down the stand down one side of the pitch on phones and even iPads! There's a lot of people so there's a hub-bub, but comparatively in relation to the crowd size, the atmosphere at our place is BETTER in the main, even when its shit. We went in 2019 and while we were there, we wanted to witness this so-called brilliant atmosphere, with You'll Never Walk Alone and all that. It took us that long to get in, we must have missed it by the time we got to our seats. We got the tail end of the minutes silence for Tommy Smith but never heard YNWA from outside or otherwise. All very odd. |
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Post by ldr on Apr 4, 2024 15:22:23 GMT 1
Fans back the club simply by turning up! it is then up to the players to create an atmosphere by putting the effort in.Cheaper tickets might = more fans,so will goals for Town.It is quite simple really.  I really think this attitude is wrong, the fans can create an atmosphere before the players even enter the pitch, the club can also help with creating this atmosphere by many different approaches as suggested on this thread (get more people in the ground, clappers, Rambo building it up more, some pre match interviews build up, Music pre match) I agree performances on the pitch can increase or continue the atmosphere in the stadium, but we need the atmosphere before we even kick a ball especially in these last 3 games, this is down to the fans in the stadium to create this atmosphere, along with the club to provide something to get everyone going. The point of the players are paid to perform whatever the atmosphere, this is correct and I think they are putting the effort in but I still believe the players gain an extra lift from a good atmosphere and a positive crowd, and we need any help we can get, the smallest of gains could make the difference, I don’t see why it’s even an argument that people are not wanting to create an atmosphere because of past performances with this attitude we might as well take relegation now without a fight. just top add look at Liverpool, West Ham, even L**Ds the all have a massive atmosphere before a ball is even kicked it created with music and in other ways but it works. As folk have already said, Liverpool is pretty much a tourist attraction now. The London Stadium is wank; they get the bubble machine going and blast out their tune but with very little response from the crowd. They go a goal or two down and they leave. Leeds are just Leeds; yes they get it going in the good time but when the chips are down, it’s all all empty spaces and moaning. Pretty much every club in this country is the same; fans respond to what they see on the pitch. Of course, the onus is on the players; go direct early and hard and crunch a few tackles. The fans will respond but knowing our season, we’d get caught on the counter and get a straight red! |
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Post by Randy Watson on Apr 4, 2024 16:15:33 GMT 1
Any updates on the free lager ?
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Post by joeyjoneslocker on Apr 4, 2024 17:37:52 GMT 1
you really do like to disagree and find an argument against everything don’t you! We had the best atmosphere in the Premier league (many away teams and commentators said this) with a "small" club and "small crowd" your point is not valid with 16k plus in the ground we can create an amazing atmosphere we have done before. I am not talking about the atmosphere this season or the performances so far (which I agree have been "dreadful"), I am talking about the biggest 3 home games for the club in many years the next 3 starting this Saturday vs. Millwall and the fans trying to be extra loud in the build up to the match, and during the match. How can you not understand the point is we can all do our little bit to help the team in these last 3 games, by turning up, by trying to be positive, by trying to sign loud and proud, by creating a better louder atmosphere. If everyone gave a little bit extra this weekend fans, players, management, ownership then we just might see the performance / result we need. Stop being so negative and argumentative and try to give that little bit extra from 2:55pm to around 5pm this Saturday, my god if we can get a little bit of positivity from htfacoaky this weekend imagine what we can do as a collective. Abit of US razzmatazz, with fireworks and enter the sandman? It’s great that they do indeed listen as Enter the Sandman has played for a few weeks now when the teams are coming out. The problem though…it plays for 30 seconds, then goes quiet for 20 seconds, then plays again for 30 seconds, then goes quiet for 20 seconds. So they may as well play Enya |
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Post by Polish Hippy on Apr 4, 2024 17:54:45 GMT 1
wrong there is an atmosphere at all these grounds pre match and build up no matter how well the team is doing. If we resort to piped music sing along then I’ll stay in the pub. Absolute shite. That kind of thing helps build up an atmosphere. I recommend you attend some games in Europe where fan culture is totally different to the staid atmosphere in the English game. |
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Post by Essex Terrier on Apr 4, 2024 19:59:03 GMT 1
Greater good!  This would be amazing! I dont think its possible inside the ground as thats KSDL and not town, maybe in the fan zone it could work. Get everyone drunk and the atmosphere would be electric. No mate, it's a Hot Fuzz reference. If you know, etc etc. |
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Post by overtonterrierspirit on Apr 4, 2024 20:08:19 GMT 1
If KN’s plans to improve the match day experience are going to work one big problem to overcome is the late arrival of the vast majority of fans into the ground.
When we were in the Premier League the ground was nearly full by 2.30pm.
Since then it amazes me to look out on an almost empty stadium ( apart from the away fans ) until 2.55pm when people miraculously take their seats 1 minute before kick off.
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Post by Walton-on-the-Hill Terrier on Apr 4, 2024 20:15:29 GMT 1
Give us a team that battles all the time, plays attacking and exciting football and a team that wins more games than it draws or loses and I can guarantee that the “match day experience” will improve enormously.
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Post by harris on Apr 4, 2024 20:16:23 GMT 1
If KN’s plans to improve the match day experience are going to work one big problem to overcome is the late arrival of the vast majority of fans into the ground. When we were in the Premier League the ground was nearly full by 2.30pm. Since then it amazes me to look out on an almost empty stadium ( apart from the away fans ) until 2.55pm when people miraculously take their seats 1 minute before kick off. Everyone’s in the concourse spending money getting drunk to make the game bearable. It’s a win win. |
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Post by CurlyWurly on Apr 4, 2024 21:27:53 GMT 1
Two words
Goal. Music.
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Post by Dan on Apr 4, 2024 21:33:41 GMT 1
You'll certainly get a few two word responses to that one |
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Post by themanfromatlantis on Apr 4, 2024 21:52:08 GMT 1
You'll certainly get a few two word responses to that one This one should do for us… Answers on a postcard for opposition goals… |
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Post by terriersyndrome on Apr 4, 2024 22:45:12 GMT 1
Fuck.That.Shit. 3 word reply. You're welcome 👍 |
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Post by ldr on Apr 4, 2024 23:18:55 GMT 1
Marching brass band playing Abide with Me, Hey Jude, friggin in the riggin’ and Too Drunk to Fuck.
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Post by willo on Apr 5, 2024 0:13:16 GMT 1
If KN’s plans to improve the match day experience are going to work one big problem to overcome is the late arrival of the vast majority of fans into the ground. When we were in the Premier League the ground was nearly full by 2.30pm. Since then it amazes me to look out on an almost empty stadium ( apart from the away fans ) until 2.55pm when people miraculously take their seats 1 minute before kick off. That’ll be us. We never leave The Peacock til 2.40pm and the teams are generally out on the pitch when we get into the ground. For much of this season, the pub beforehand has been the highlight of the match day experience given the dross we’ve had to put up with on the pitch. In fact it was a wrench to leave there when Moore was in charge, another pint was infinitely more inviting. |
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Post by turbo2 on Apr 5, 2024 5:24:25 GMT 1
If KN’s plans to improve the match day experience are going to work one big problem to overcome is the late arrival of the vast majority of fans into the ground. When we were in the Premier League the ground was nearly full by 2.30pm. Since then it amazes me to look out on an almost empty stadium ( apart from the away fans ) until 2.55pm when people miraculously take their seats 1 minute before kick off. That’ll be us. We never leave The Peacock til 2.40pm and the teams are generally out on the pitch when we get into the ground. For much of this season, the pub beforehand has been the highlight of the match day experience given the dross we’ve had to put up with on the pitch. In fact it was a wrench to leave there when Moore was in charge, another pint was infinitely more inviting. Same here. But either the dalton or smile bar. Often as I get up to set off walking there’s folk buying another pint and can you blame them |
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Post by themanfromatlantis on Apr 5, 2024 7:42:32 GMT 1
Marching brass band playing Abide with Me, Hey Jude, friggin in the riggin’ and Too Drunk to Fuck. And the Hovis theme tune… |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2024 9:33:25 GMT 1
To be fair, I never used to see the point in goal music, however after going to Southampton away this season, I can see more of a point for it. After each goal, they played the same song (Kernkraft 500, I think it's called?) and pretty much the whole stadium was dancing to it, not necessarily saying that it's a good idea, just saying its bad rep is slightly undeserved IMO (other opinions are of course available) |
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Post by htafcokay on Apr 5, 2024 9:40:33 GMT 1
When did the goal music stop?
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Post by andyboothscat on Apr 5, 2024 9:41:50 GMT 1
Someones listening - quid a kid for Swansea game in all areas and £15 adults behind goal.
Not quite £10 in anywhere - but its something.
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Post by royrace on Apr 5, 2024 9:54:10 GMT 1
Please no goal music, it's very lower leagues imo. Plus why would you need anything to subsidise the joy of a town goal?! Crap idea.
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Post by ram on Apr 5, 2024 9:55:34 GMT 1
So castlehill disliked my post. I won,t say anything derogatory about him though,he is doing a good enough job of it himself!  |
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Post by royrace on Apr 5, 2024 9:56:00 GMT 1
Someones listening - quid a kid for Swansea game in all areas and £15 adults behind goal. Not quite £10 in anywhere - but its something. It's a start. Friends for a fiver or tenner would be a winner for sure. I'm sure most of us could coax a mate along if it was cheap enough and plenty might come back. Nothing to lose. |
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Post by royrace on Apr 5, 2024 11:53:23 GMT 1
Not one for this season but longer term the club should get together with the cowshed loyal group and chuck some ideas around imo.
If we could fill that end every game with people prepared to make some noise it could make a real difference. Introduce some sort of membership that provides cheap tickets and other incentives, maybe sell the merch in the shop, discount away travel, cheap tickets for friends, family etc.
Provide money for displays and maybe the space to store and create them. All this stuff made such a huge difference in the Wagner era. It wouldn't cost much at all IMO and could make a huge difference.
Plus the club could have the ear of a good set of hardcore fans representative of a large percentage of town fans and vice versa. They may already have a relationship, I've no idea, missing a trick if not imo.
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Post by Dan on Apr 5, 2024 16:11:28 GMT 1
Please no goal music, it's very lower leagues imo. Plus why would you need anything to subsidise the joy of a town goal?! Crap idea. I'll say it quietly, but can we also get rid of the drumming that starts as soon as the ball has crossed the line that leads into the same old nur nur nur nur Hudders chant? It's very league 1. |
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Post by Sio on Apr 5, 2024 16:35:33 GMT 1
Please no goal music, it's very lower leagues imo. Plus why would you need anything to subsidise the joy of a town goal?! Crap idea. I'll say it quietly, but can we also get rid of the drumming that starts as soon as the ball has crossed the line that leads into the same old nur nur nur nur Hudders chant? It's very league 1. That's the Kilner drummer and he almost definitely won't stop it. |
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Post by drumriggend on Apr 5, 2024 16:39:08 GMT 1
I'll say it quietly, but can we also get rid of the drumming that starts as soon as the ball has crossed the line that leads into the same old nur nur nur nur Hudders chant? It's very league 1. That's the Kilner drummer and he almost definitely won't stop it. Tbh if it meant we got 3 points tomorrow I’d let every foooker int stadium have their own drum.. And a clapper.. And a vuvu feckin zela.. 🍻🍻 |
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Post by canterburyterrier on Apr 5, 2024 16:53:58 GMT 1
Please no goal music, it's very lower leagues imo. Plus why would you need anything to subsidise the joy of a town goal?! Crap idea. I'll say it quietly, but can we also get rid of the drumming that starts as soon as the ball has crossed the line that leads into the same old nur nur nur nur Hudders chant? It's very league 1. Practising for next year? |
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Post by CurlyWurly on Apr 5, 2024 18:18:10 GMT 1
The goal music suggestion was tongue in cheek.
However, in my opinion goal music is better than there derderderder shite we do now
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Post by Justasmithers on Apr 6, 2024 0:24:03 GMT 1
Abit of US razzmatazz, with fireworks and enter the sandman? It’s great that they do indeed listen as Enter the Sandman has played for a few weeks now when the teams are coming out. The problem though…it plays for 30 seconds, then goes quiet for 20 seconds, then plays again for 30 seconds, then goes quiet for 20 seconds. So they may as well play Enya A lot is being put into this behind the scenes. Will be ready to go start of next season. I’m very excited. |
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