Home support

[essexblade73]

Well 3 season ticket holders I know watched it in the pub because it was raining.

If being on telly at 12:30 on a wet cold day can make them stay in the warm pub then you can imagine the effect on the walk-ups.

I hope that isnt true. Me and the lad travel all around the country watching us, in all weathers and from Essex. If a bit of rain puts them off they need to have a word.

 

[Harry's Game]

The facilities on the Kop are barely 20th century let alone 21st.

When the Kop “stand” replaced the old Kop in 1991 we were told it was a temporary fix to meet the Taylor Report and would be replaced and updated as soon as was practical.

Almost 30 years later and look at it. It’s an embarrassment to the club and shames an otherwise fine and proud stadium.

 

[grafikhaus]

Ticket restrictions wouldn't have helped, we had two more who wanted to come but didn't have the required membership numbers and points

Yeah but you'll get the smug fuckers on here who will tell them that they could have got a ticket if they'd really tried, y'know, gone out of their way and circumvented the system just so they could hand their money over. The reality is anyone who wants your money these days has to fucking earn it, not the other way round.

DId you see the price of tickets? £31 for Kop and £33 if paying one the day, with £35 going up to £37 for either side stand. It is an absolute rip off and I would not be paying the prices that we often charge either if I did not have a season ticket.

And there you have it - far too many obstacles to attending football these days. Price, 'red button', no 'pay on the gate', daft kick-off times, 'loyalty points', coppers etc. But it will get worse and not just at United. Red button is going to kill attendances, especially when the bad weather kicks in. At the moment, actual attendances are being massaged by including ST holders even if they don't attend. But what about when these season tickets aren't being renewed? And how attractive will these games look on TV with swathes of empty seats? Last night, Middlesbrough v Villa was an attractive match between two top-six sides so how many home fans turned up according to 'official figures'? 21,533 (+ 1,891 from Villa who would have got home around midnight.)

Comparisons with away fans are pointless. There's the 'tribal' aspect - 'We're on your patch' - and away fans are, largely, pissed.

The days of mass vocal support in football are long gone but - like at a concert - you've got to 'feed one to feed the other'. What did United do in the first half to get our fans out of our seats? One shot on target.

Seeing the BLUT so empty is a hideous sight. Especially when the Leeds fans could've so easily filled it. What a fucking mess.

You're dreaming if you think the police would allow away fans into the BLUT. I noticed that the 'netting-off' of the front 6/8 rows first used against the pigs is now a permanent fixture. If the coppers had their way, they'd net the entire BLUT off apart from the very back row. And then have a 'hate wall'. Around each individual fan.

Finally negotiating the diversions around Bramall Lane after the game, there were plenty of huge coppers in flame-prove overalls, riot helmets and yapping dogs. I felt like an extra in Schindler's List. And that's their plan - make attending a game thoroughly unpleasant.

 

[BushBlade]

The facilities on the Kop are barely 20th century let alone 21st.

When the Kop “stand” replaced the old Kop in 1991 we were told it was a temporary fix to meet the Taylor Report and would be replaced and updated as soon as was practical.

Almost 30 years later and look at it. It’s an embarrassment to the club and shames an otherwise fine and proud stadium.

On the other hand, I’m only there for a couple of hours. Providing I can have a smoke at half time and maybe get a brew at some point, I’m happy with the facilities. The columns supporting the roof are a pain and could do with removing but apart from that, it’s fine to watch a game of football.

I see it like a plane, if I’m going to Spain and it’s a couple of hours, I just need a seat and a toilet. If it’s long haul, a bit more comfort is required.

 

[jt64]

Ticket restrictions wouldn't have helped, we had two more who wanted to come but didn't have the required membership numbers and points

Which didn't stop Leeds fans getting in the BLUT, from where I heard the Kop maybe twice

 

[Ricky]

You're dreaming if you think the police would allow away fans into the BLUT. I noticed that the 'netting-off' of the front 6/8 rows first used against the pigs is now a permanent fixture. If the coppers had their way, they'd net the entire BLUT off apart from the very back row. And then have a 'hate wall'. Around each individual fan.

Finally negotiating the diversions around Bramall Lane after the game, there were plenty of huge coppers in flame-prove overalls, riot helmets and yapping dogs. I felt like an extra in Schindler's List. And that's their plan - make attending a game thoroughly unpleasant.

They won't let away fans in there.

They'll only let home fans in as an absolute last resort - and still reduce the numbers of them.

That stand is destined to be wasted forever. No matter how non existent the 'risks'.

We used to be able to use it back in the PL days. Why not now? What's changed? Must be due to all the imagined trouble since.

Away fans should be given the two blocks near John St, with one block segregation and United fans given the rest, with common sense policing, possibly holding the away fans back for a few minutes after the final whistle.

 

[alcoblade]

Just me who thought the atmosphere was dreadful today? Yes it's on Sky, but couldn't sell out for Leeds? Piss poor

I can’t blame those without the money for not turning up, especially given the restrictions, Sky, and the pricing.

My major regret is that so many who do turn up have lost the will to vocally support the team.

 

[Dkc]

Hope support actually sounded OK on Sky

 

[Ricky]

The difference an adequate Kop would make to the noise levels is ridiculous.

It's all Bramall Lane needs.

Proper Kop = superb football ground.

 

[Topplayersleave]

The days of singing stupid songs at football matches is coming to an end
Some clubs have iconic songs which the fans might sing occasionally, but I find the usual "We aint got a barrel of money" and "We love Yoonited we do" embarrassing and stupid, to be honest, even GCB is starting to annoy me.

 

[Davalon]

Anyone who went to Elland Road when Speed was manager will tell you our 1500 made more noise than their 29000, until they scored near the end.

It's often the same everywhere.

 

[MMBUTB]

Just me who thought the atmosphere was dreadful today? Yes it's on Sky, but couldn't sell out for Leeds? Piss poor

Agree

 

[alcoblade]

The days of singing stupid songs at football matches is coming to an end
Some clubs have iconic songs which the fans might sing occasionally, but I find the usual "We aint got a barrel of money" and "We love Yoonited we do" embarrassing and stupid, to be honest, even GCB is starting to annoy me.

Wow, just......wow.

 

[I should coco]

The days of singing stupid songs at football matches is coming to an end
Some clubs have iconic songs which the fans might sing occasionally, but I find the usual "We aint got a barrel of money" and "We love Yoonited we do" embarrassing and stupid, to be honest, even GCB is starting to annoy me.

You're a real barrel of laughs aren't you?

 

[Sean Thornton]

Very true. Why are we turning down money? They would have brought double that if we’d allowed it.

So you expect SAG to allow Leeds fans in the BLUT separated from the corner by a line of stewards?

Really?

 

[Sean Thornton]

You're a real barrel of laughs aren't you?

Three Barrels I think.......

 

[west_yorks_blade]

The days of singing stupid songs at football matches is coming to an end
Some clubs have iconic songs which the fans might sing occasionally, but I find the usual "We aint got a barrel of money" and "We love Yoonited we do" embarrassing and stupid, to be honest, even GCB is starting to annoy me.

FOTH

 

[NotFallowfieldBlade]

There are a lot of ways to watch the match now without going.
It's the same for every club but its really starting to make a dent in the attendances.

Not at derby , forest , leeds , villa , norwich etc need to stop making excuses and start turning up

 

[FTPE]

Not at derby , forest , leeds , villa , norwich etc need to stop making excuses and start turning up

What's not at those clubs??

 

[Scooter_mcgavin]

DId you see the price of tickets? £31 for Kop and £33 if paying one the day, with £35 going up to £37 for either side stand. It is an absolute rip off and I would not be paying the prices that we often charge either if I did not have a season ticket.

Be interesting to see how these prices change if A) we get into the Premier and B) Prince gets full control of the club

Mate (season ticket holder) had to look after his little un. She's 4, no interest in going, but had little choice.

He had to pay 18 quid for her ticket.

 

[essexblade73]

Wow, just......wow.

Is singing below him? Fcks sake lets ban singing. Whiney fcker

 

[grafikhaus]

Third-placed West Brom v Brentford last night - crowd 20,949. Before long, crowds in the Championship will be sub-20k.

 

[Whiston Blade]

The days of singing stupid songs at football matches is coming to an end
Some clubs have iconic songs which the fans might sing occasionally, but I find the usual "We aint got a barrel of money" and "We love Yoonited we do" embarrassing and stupid, to be honest, even GCB is starting to annoy me.

I love GCB but don't think it works just before the kick off. I think it should be sung once, as the players walk out of the tunnel similar to "You'll Never Walk Alone". Get that godshyte Sinclair to welcome the "away team but make some noise for Sheffield United" then start the singing as the lads walk out.

 

[Barry Butlin]

The biggest problem now is you can’t buy tickets for casual fans, ive got in laws coming up from Leicester for Christmas and I can’t buy tickets for them for Boxing Day!!!!!!

 

[bartman]

The biggest problem now is you can’t buy tickets for casual fans, ive got in laws coming up from Leicester for Christmas and I can’t buy tickets for them for Boxing Day!!!!!!

Just get the ticket office to set them up as new customers. They will then get a customer number and you will be able to get tickets.

Cant you also register new customers on line ?

 

[Lane Ender]

Wait until the crowds are back down to 15000 always a red hot atmosphere then ,you'll fucking love it

As much as that

 

[coaxingstar71]

The biggest problem now is you can’t buy tickets for casual fans, ive got in laws coming up from Leicester for Christmas and I can’t buy tickets for them for Boxing Day!!!!!!

Just get the ticket office to set them up as new customers. They will then get a customer number and you will be able to get tickets.

Cant you also register new customers on line ?

You can and you can set them up on-line too - top tip, set them all to your own address and that way all the tickets get posted to you. This will also help when it gets to the derby game and you need extra tickets. I've got three separate 'customers' all registered to my address which I've used to get various friends tickets for games. That meant I could get 3 tickets for the derby game.

 

[Speedracer]

I love GCB but don't think it works just before the kick off. I think it should be sung once, as the players walk out of the tunnel similar to "You'll Never Walk Alone". Get that godshyte Sinclair to welcome the "away team but make some noise for Sheffield United" then start the singing as the lads walk out.

The worst thing about the GCB for me is that we don't need prompting by Sinclair, we sing it when we want not when he says we do, patronising in the extreme.

 

[Rodley]

It’s a sad state of affairs when I’m having to travel to the Germany to watch the Bundesliga to get an atmosphere and better craic. It’s more fun in Germany FFS, what have we done to our game?!

 

[Houston_Blade]

The days of singing stupid songs at football matches is coming to an end
Some clubs have iconic songs which the fans might sing occasionally, but I find the usual "We aint got a barrel of money" and "We love Yoonited we do" embarrassing and stupid, to be honest, even GCB is starting to annoy me.

I agree, it's much better to sing versions of Sloop John B, Seven Nation Army or whatever song the rest of the clubs in the football league are singing a version of that year.

Based on some of our more recent attempts at new songs I think it's imperative that we sing the old ones. The new ones are absolutely shite.