Curtains Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 How many do we have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Gaspode Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Well I'm not big on cold or wet weather - much prefer a nice fine day - do I count? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtains Posted November 22, 2017 Author Share Posted November 22, 2017 Just now, Gaspode said: Well I'm not big on cold or wet weather - much prefer a nice fine day - do I count? Not with them teeth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Tibbs Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Weird one this, you normally associate fair weather fans with a team which loses most weeks and finds themselves at the bottom of the table. The fact we're in the play offs and have lost 1 in 10 points at much deeper issues than just labelling everyone fair weather fan IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Eagle's Barmy Army Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 You mean glory supporters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Tibbs Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 5 minutes ago, CHCDerby said: You mean glory supporters In this era, there aren't many of those knocking about in the Champ. If you support a side down here it's not because you enjoy winning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sith Happens Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 3 minutes ago, Mr Tibbs said: In this era, there aren't many of those knocking about in the Champ. If you support a side down here it's not because you enjoy winning. I dont know, there has to be something that says they do, look at how crowds went up when we became promotion hopefuls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Tibbs Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 2 minutes ago, Paul71 said: I dont know, there has to be something that says they do, look at how crowds went up when we became promotion hopefuls. Indeed but aren't we still very much in that same promotion hopeful bracket now? If so, why are 4000 fans staying away? We're still winning. I wouldn't say it all hinges on winning. I wouldn't call them glory supporters. If they don't enjoy a very expensive hobby why would they keep going? Fair play to those that can afford it and will watch whatever is put out on the pitch but I wouldn't hold anything against anyone not going at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kash_a_ram_a_ding_dong Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 You mean fans who go to a match to be entertained? If you aren't a season ticket holder it's a very expensive luxury to pay to travel,buy tickets just to get pissed off and bored with performances. Noone minds the odd match but if it's every home game over a prolonged period its pretty understandable to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiddingsRam Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Just now, kash_a_ram_a_ding_dong said: You mean fans who go to a match to be entertained? What do you class as being entertained then ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbobram Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 I've never known a season where we are doing well, yet attendances are decreasing. Whats the problem ? Why haven't I heard about the boycott ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbobram Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 4 minutes ago, kash_a_ram_a_ding_dong said: You mean fans who go to a match to be entertained? If you aren't a season ticket holder it's a very expensive luxury to pay to travel,buy tickets just to get pissed off and bored with performances. Noone minds the odd match but if it's every home game over a prolonged period its pretty understandable to be honest. It is also very expensive for season ticket holders to pay to travel and ticket just to get pissed off and bored with performances. But we are all Derby aren't we? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kash_a_ram_a_ding_dong Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 1 minute ago, RiddingsRam said: What do you class as being entertained then ? What do you?. Enjoying the cut and thrust of a game,watching a pattern of play,seeing players express their individual skills...all of those things. Too often this season I've seen none of the above and for at least 45 minutes last night it was as bad if not worse than ever. I was entertained by the majority of the second half.....so that's what I would like to see in the future,as would the missing fans in sure. If derby start entertaining then the crowds will come back....it's not just about results clearly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtains Posted November 22, 2017 Author Share Posted November 22, 2017 2 minutes ago, kash_a_ram_a_ding_dong said: What do you?. Enjoying the cut and thrust of a game,watching a pattern of play,seeing players express their individual skills...all of those things. Too often this season I've seen none of the above and for at least 45 minutes last night it was as bad if not worse than ever. I was entertained by the majority of the second half.....so that's what I would like to see in the future,as would the missing fans in sure. If derby start entertaining then the crowds will come back....it's not just about results clearly. Missing fans on a rainy night. No fair weather fans literally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kash_a_ram_a_ding_dong Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Just now, curtains said: Missing fans on a rainy night. No fair weather fans literally Lol...but I just need to point out there was no rain whatsoever at the game last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalsheep02 Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 1 minute ago, jimbobram said: It is also very expensive for season ticket holders to pay to travel and ticket just to get pissed off and bored with performances. But we are all Derby aren't we? This. I can't see how any thread that aims to draw a division in the fan base as being helpful in any way. Fans will have different levels of commitment and have varying capability / capacity to attend games. I get hugely uncomfortable reading threads on here about 'glory hunters' or 'fair weather fans' as the natural outcome is a divided fan base and an air of elitism that puts people off. If you want to see how this plays out have a look at Coventry City's skyblues talk - the very definition of a divided fan base as they argue among themselves about whether supporting the team is the same as supporting the owners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtains Posted November 22, 2017 Author Share Posted November 22, 2017 1 minute ago, kash_a_ram_a_ding_dong said: Lol...but I just need to point out there was no rain whatsoever at the game last night. No but they looked out the window and thought I’ll get me slippers on and listen to Radio Derby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kash_a_ram_a_ding_dong Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Just now, curtains said: No but they looked out the window and thought I’ll get me slippers on and listen to Radio Derby Five thousand fans are clearly wusses then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtains Posted November 22, 2017 Author Share Posted November 22, 2017 4 minutes ago, metalsheep02 said: This. I can't see how any thread that aims to draw a division in the fan base as being helpful in any way. Fans will have different levels of commitment and have varying capability / capacity to attend games. I get hugely uncomfortable reading threads on here about 'glory hunters' or 'fair weather fans' as the natural outcome is a divided fan base and an air of elitism that puts people off. If you want to see how this plays out have a look at Coventry City's skyblues talk - the very definition of a divided fan base as they argue among themselves about whether supporting the team is the same as supporting the owners. I think you will find there is a few on this forum trying to devide the fan base. Moan moan moan moan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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