CBRammette Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 8 minutes ago, angieram said: Fixed that for you, Whaley. Doesn't have quite the same ring to it, does it? ? You missed out caring for very sick relatives, family members working away at odd times so frequently selfishly taking the car on match days, children's exams and by the way is Rammie back yet as there may be protests at that? Sorry I jumped down throats on this but I am desperate to come and cant for various reasons and such unfair comments are the ultimate red flag. angieram, jimtastic56, Miggins and 2 others 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roboto Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 I get that you're trying to encourage people to turn up, but you're possibly approaching the situation in the wrong way. I'm sure there are plenty of valid reasons that people can't attend matches even if they wanted to. Doesn't mean they aren't supporting the team to the fullest of their ability. It's not about bothering to turn up. For example, I haven't been to a match this season, but that is down to quite a few factors. I don't live anywhere near Derby any more to make a season ticket good value, I have other financial responsibilities that I need to prioritise (young family) and I've recently taken a pay cut in order to secure a new job that I needed to get my mental health back on track. There could be any number of perfectly valid reasons that the "missing 10,000" aren't there every home game, but it doesn't mean that they matter less than the awesome fans that are there home and away and supporting the lads from the stands. They get my support every match in the ways that I can support them - screaming at the TV, paying to watch on Rams TV, educating my kids to support The Rams even though their classmates all support Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal... Zag zig, CBRammette, Kathcairns and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roboto Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 We also have the 6th highest average attendance in the league. Not very far off the 4th highest (Boro). I am sure with more positive results we can see more people attending and the players responding positively to it, but I just hope that those who are attending don't feel that people who aren't turning up regularly are any less of a Rams fan than they are. Kathcairns and Miggins 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Eagle's Barmy Army Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 I don't think the OP intended to ruffle any feathers. His intentions were just to try and get bums on seats and a rallying cry for those that can attend, to get themselves down to PP. One thing for certain is that we do have great support and after the last two games, I can see PP rocking on Monday night whether we have 20k or 30k watching. Bloody loud and proud last night and each and everyone played their part. I can't imagine what 6k Leeds fans would have sounded like ? Ellafella, Foxy Ram, Miggins and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Sagan Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 I tend to think the support is better when attendances are smaller because it's the hard core who do get properly behind the team. People blame Covid for the fall in attendances, but the problem is unique to Derby so I think it's much more a mixture of the demoralized fanbase following administration and the fact we're not very good and hardly ever score or look like scoring. If it weren't for the points deduction we'd be projected at 53 points for the season, which would mean a relegation struggle anyway. With 21 points taken off that we're doomed so we know this will be a season of misery with the occasional high (eg Bournemouth). Football should be entertaining but we do not play entertaining football. Kathcairns 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucker1884 Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 Anyway, it ain't a missing 10,000, it's more like a missing 15,000. I know this, because I saw them all with my own eyes, when I took a coachload of uncles, aunts, distant cousins and some neighbours with me, down to Wembley in 2019! ? Kingpin, Bald Eagle's Barmy Army, jimtastic56 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burton_Ram Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 2 hours ago, FindernRam said: PS Before you start calling people out for not attending: I had 2 season tickets almost every year since '68. So at a rough estimate I've probably spent over £20k on the Rams. In 53 years you have spent enough money to pay Tom Lawrence’s wages for 4 days… sobering thought. well done on your commitment to our club.? jimtastic56 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anag Ram Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 I’d love to get up more often but the best time to get there from Bristol is 3pm Saturday. Work and travel restrictions make it really hard to go evenings or Sundays. I’ll be there for Blackpool ?❤️ Miggins 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucker1884 Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 Get over yourselves! Since they put some railings up ten years ago, to stop me cutting through from Beaufort Chippy and running across the A52* down by the Cattle Market, I have to walk all the way round! What was a 20min walk is now a 30 min walk" That's right" +50%... with MY knees! Think on! * Oh yeah... Don't try that at home kids. It ain't big. It ain't clever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philmycock Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 Don't need the other 10,000, they only boo anyways jimtastic56, Derby4Me, Gritstone Ram and 1 other 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1967RAMS Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 2 hours ago, FindernRam said: PS Before you start calling people out for not attending: I had 2 season tickets almost every year since '68. So at a rough estimate I've probably spent over £20k on the Rams. 2,season tickets? Are you a big lad? Bald Eagle's Barmy Army, jimtastic56 and Mick Brolly 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellafella Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 33 minutes ago, Carl Sagan said: I tend to think the support is better when attendances are smaller because it's the hard core who do get properly behind the team. People blame Covid for the fall in attendances, but the problem is unique to Derby so I think it's much more a mixture of the demoralized fanbase following administration and the fact we're not very good and hardly ever score or look like scoring. If it weren't for the points deduction we'd be projected at 53 points for the season, which would mean a relegation struggle anyway. With 21 points taken off that we're doomed so we know this will be a season of misery with the occasional high (eg Bournemouth). Football should be entertaining but we do not play entertaining football. Point 1: I’ve noticed that. We’re more vocal with lower than optimum numbers. Point 2: beg to differ there @Carl Sagan; not often I disagree with your good self but I’m thoroughly enjoying the football. The images of Festy blitzing the Fulham fullback last night like a bike chasing after a train will live in my mind. And Curtis racing forward and setting up TL for the awesome strike that their keeper somehow beat behind. Bloody joyful football. Rooney has really got this group gelled and working like a machine. A few tweaks and …who knows! Miggins, Foxy Ram, OohMartWright and 7 others 7 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i-Ram Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 1 hour ago, CBRammette said: You missed out caring for very sick relatives, family members working away at odd times so frequently selfishly taking the car on match days, children's exams and by the way is Rammie back yet as there may be protests at that? Sorry I jumped down throats on this but I am desperate to come and cant for various reasons and such unfair comments are the ultimate red flag. rynny, Ram-Alf and Norman 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VulcanRam Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 2 hours ago, whaley bridge Ram said: Fair points but I am sure we could muster a few more to join us . I am no spring chick and agree about night games it’s a trek for us also especially in winter . certainly not calling out anyone who can’t afford but would love to be there far from it . times have been hard in the past although no covid . So who do you want to come who isn't? Those who have died? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glyn1957 Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 29 minutes ago, Anag Ram said: I’d love to get up more often but the best time to get there from Bristol is 3pm Saturday. Work and travel restrictions make it really hard to go evenings or Sundays. I’ll be there for Blackpool ?❤️ Do you know Mr Popodopolus ? on OTIB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucker1884 Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 11 minutes ago, 1967RAMS said: Are you a big lad? Norman, 1967RAMS, Ellafella and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anag Ram Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 10 minutes ago, glyn1957 said: Do you know Mr Popodopolus ? on OTIB Intimately ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yani P Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 2 hours ago, CBRammette said: Afraid your phrase "bother to turn up" is obtuse, blinkered and not likely to get people on side to your rallying call. Dimmu, Ellafella and jimtastic56 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FindernRam Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 47 minutes ago, 1967RAMS said: 2,season tickets? Are you a big lad? Girlfriend, wife, mainly but yes to part 2? Mucker1884 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellafella Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 42 minutes ago, i-Ram said: Ftfy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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