Crowd

[Blademan18891889]

Strongly disagree. I have a ST in south stand every season(John street for cup games) and its a decent atmosphere whoever sits there, depending on the opposition of course.

Do you not think it was 10x better than the league games last night? Wrexham was better than league games too. Blackburn at home in the league was about the best it's been, that's what I think anyway, all think differently obviously.

 

[Working Class Hero]

The atmosphere was a million times better last night than any game since COVID. It still wasn't anywhere near the usual volume in this type of game though. Having the back of the Kop shut obviously didn't help.

 

[Houston_Blade]

Last night went something like:

Fans sing GCB and a couple of songs early on

Then go quiet for a bit because it’s Spurs and we’re just waiting for them to score

Realise they’ve brought a fair few fans and defer to their singing

Sing GCB in second half and Spurs all over us for 5 mins

Spurs fans pipe up a bit

We then realise that they’re not actually as good as we thought and the atmosphere improves

We score, ironically during the only time I really noticed Spurs fans all game with their ‘Yid army’ number

Blades fans come to life when we realise that Spurs are a bit shit and we’ll probably hold on at 1 nil

Final whistle good applause and rendition of H&SMc

 

[Ndiayewillalwaysloveyou]

Do you not think it was 10x better than the league games last night? Wrexham was better than league games too. Blackburn at home in the league was about the best it's been, that's what I think anyway, all think differently obviously.

Playing Spurs on a night game is a different feeling to Reading at home though for example.

 

[Blademan18891889]

Playing Spurs on a night game is a different feeling to Reading at home though for example.

Yes I fully understand that but I just feel its not anything like what it used to be on the ss , even in the premiership I personally thought last night was much better than then too.

 

[JJBlade]

It's nerves, players are nervous, fans are nervous.

Last night was different, I wasn't nervous at all because I expected nothing, especially when I saw the team selection. We had nothing to lose so I didn't really care.

But as we got to the hour mark still at 0-0 I started to get nervous, there was suddenly something to lose.

After the initial euphoria of scoring the goal I was shitting myself every time Spurs had the ball

 

[Ndiayewillalwaysloveyou]

It's nerves, players are nervous, fans are nervous.

Last night was different, I wasn't nervous at all because I expected nothing, especially when I saw the team selection. We had nothing to lose so I didn't really care.

But as we got to the hour mark still at 0-0 I started to get nervous, there was suddenly something to lose.

After the initial euphoria of scoring the goal I was shitting myself every time Spurs had the ball

Spot on this, Wrexham was much more of a pressure/nervous game and I shit it when Mullin had the second pen. (Missed)

 

[Bladesman]

I think the crowd was just fine on Wednesday night:

 

[jono_t2000]

Crowd was pretty solid vs Watford.

Can we do even better this time round??

This is the time the team needs you most.

Keep those chants going all game long Blades fans.

At least it'll help keep you warm!

 

[BangorBlade]

Will need the crowd behind the team from the go this afternoon

 

[TimofeeVee]

We've tended to do best as underdogs, and with backs against the wall....the transfer embargo has made that the case, and going up tougher than it might have been!!

If fans can't back us now, and we didn't go up, there's a high chance you won't enjoy yourself next season....!.....the time's now, there's a golden opportunity. C'mon Blades fans!!!⚔

 

[jono_t2000]

Lets go Blades fans. Keep the volume up!!

 

[Big.Dane.w]

Can’t carry on blaming fans for this turgid shite

 

[Ndiayewillalwaysloveyou]

Wank on the pitch. Blame fans you're deluded.

 

[ancientblade]

ditch this 3 centre back set up now too defensive and for gods sake heckingbottom attack teams from the first whistle i fear our season is over after today

 

[Burls]

Wank on the pitch. Blame fans you're deluded.

 

[Ndiayewillalwaysloveyou]

What happend to the expected 44k crowd tonight? Talk shite like the pigs Blunderland...

 

[Edgar Allan Poo]

What happend to the expected 44k crowd tonight? Talk shite like the pigs Blunderland...

The home fans that were there didn't make much noise.

 

[BouncinBlade]

What happend to the expected 44k crowd tonight? Talk shite like the pigs Blunderland...

What was the attendance mate?

 

[Rufus Smalls]

What was the attendance mate?

37,490 according to BBC sport website. Not sure what the capacity is but there were loads of empty seats all around the ground looking from the tv pictures.

 

[LS16Blade]

37,490 according to BBC sport website. Not sure what the capacity is but there were loads of empty seats all around the ground looking from the tv pictures.

In common with all clubs these days, the attendance figure was clearly ‘number of tickets sold’. As you say, there appeared to be large swathes of empty seats which would suggest that a number of season ticket holders gave it a swerve.

 

[BouncinBlade]

37,490 according to BBC sport website. Not sure what the capacity is but there were loads of empty seats all around the ground looking from the tv pictures.

I thought the same pal

 

[ancientblade]

great support from blades fans tonight well done to all that travelled

 

[Grey Blade]

37,490 according to BBC sport website. Not sure what the capacity is but there were loads of empty seats all around the ground looking from the tv pictures.

The 3rd tier down the side was completely empty apart from one small compact section which I assume was shareholders or such like. I'm not sure that would have appeared on TV but there were lots of gaps all round the stadium.

I was also told to sit anywhere which possibly meant people could sit with their friends and this probably improved the atmosphere from the Blades

 

[Greasy Chap Butty]

The home fans that were there didn't make much noise.

They sung after they scored, and that seemed loud, but it was only for a minute, then silence again.
Blades in great voice.

 

[Deleted member 23679]

Sunderland have been like for years, loads of empty seats and not much noise. That ground is too big for them even though their attendance are always impressive.

I remember going up there a couple of times when it first opened and it was just as impressive as it was intimidating

 

[Sid1978]

great support from blades fans tonight well done to all that travelled

no worries pal. Happy to be there.

 

[Edgar Allan Poo]

They sung after they scored, and that seemed loud, but it was only for a minute, then silence again.
Blades in great voice.

There's a definite transfer from the pitch and back again that's simply electric when we sense the players are up for it and really going for it.

 

[Greasy Chap Butty]

Sunderland have been like for years, loads of empty seats and not much noise. That ground is too big for them even though their attendance are always impressive.

I remember going up there a couple of times when it first opened and it was just as impressive as it was intimidating

First time I've been there, from our viewpoint, I though crowd was more like 27k. Couldn't believe it when it said 37k. Obviously that's all tickets sold number. It is a big place so I imagine it's decpetive.

 

[jono_t2000]

I know it's an early kickoff and most of you ain't downed as many pints as normal

But... Wake the fuck up!!!! u could hear a penny drop apart from the odd groan of injustice

No wonder the players are playing at walking pace.

Start singing ur hearts out for fuck sake!!!!