Guest Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 20 minutes ago, happy bunny said: This is paradise compared to the football served up in the 70's Man up FFS No very different. We hadn't a pot to p*ss in and it was big Jack who turned this club round not just on the pitch but also got the club out of the red. Now we have extortinate ticket prices, the worse possible marketing/merchandising and enough said about the catering. That's not even touching on the 'on the field' issues. Its not just about the football, its about the Saturday afternoon experience and at present it aint a good one. I certainly wouldn't go as far as comparing it to paradise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshy Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 I'm not saying that he should or shouldn't be moaning about it. Football is unlike anything else. We're not promised anything and we've no given right to success. However, were paying a hell of a lot for what's being served up right now. 40 quid to watch that crap and more. I'm lucky enough to have a ST and 3 for the kids, but it's a hell of a lot of money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Farrell Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 32 minutes ago, OneDavidHirst said: I've had enough. £505 for a kop ST for me and the boy, we've had them for the last 5 years. Next season it goes up from £50 to £200 for him as he'll be 11, God knows what it will be for me but they will put it up, so I will more than likely be forking out £700 to watch that. Why should I? When Mr Chansiri made us one of the most expensive Championship clubs to watch he turned us from "supporters" to "customers". When you're a customer paying the top whack you have every right to be disgruntled if you get nothing for your money........we've had foooook all. They are lucky we've been as patient for this long. It's not good enough. I watch them on the road, It costs me £100 plus every away day for me and the boy. I love my away days. I don't really mind if the lads lose but it's unacceptable to watch them capitulate like they did yesterday, and at Preston, and against that Piggy 5cum. They don't deserve the thousands of us who travel every week. Until there is real change within the structure of the club and Carlos is gone, I am not giving them a single penny more than I have to. Villa, Reading and Forest away are cancelled. I wont buy another programme or anything else from inside the ground or that pathetic Megastore. As for the kit, they have stolen our stripes and made us a laughing stock. I would urge any fan who loves and respects the wonderful history and traditions of this club to boycott the new kit to show our anger. It's the only way to make them listen and to show that we won't stand for this shambles. They have to give the best support the best of everything. Just raising ticket prices isn't the answer to their commercial incompetence. Feel free to neg away but we are having the pi55 taken out of us now, and it has to stop. Othwerwise we're going to slip to oblivion. #boycottthekit #dontgivethemapenny #fightforourstripes All the non clappers predicted this. Fair play to you Sir for having principles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveyboy66 Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 7 minutes ago, marshy said: I'm not saying that he should or shouldn't be moaning about it. Football is unlike anything else. We're not promised anything and we've no given right to success. However, were paying a hell of a lot for what's being served up right now. 40 quid to watch that crap and more. I'm lucky enough to have a ST and 3 for the kids, but it's a hell of a lot of money. You'll have to break into those offshore accounts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick_Turpin Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 (edited) It's a funny business this 'ere football. Before the season started there were loads on here talking about how we were aiming for automatic promotion and all United had to look forward to was a relegation battle. I thought that was way too optimistic. Now after a patchy start we're looking at the opposite scenario and CC is getting - deserved - flack. I'm on the fence because of how unpredictable football is. It may be the CC outers are right. Football being football though it's not outside the realms of possibility that we'll go on a run like we have in previous seasons and make a play off push. I hated last year's style overall but there's the occasional spark - like Leeds - that makes me still have a bit of faith in Carlos. But it is only a bit. I think if the fans turn on him he's a goner but I hope that doesn't happen and that he either turns things around or the club go for a quick severance. Basically what the situation needs is people at a senior level in the club who understand football and can soberly assess the job CC is doing and the relationship he has with the players etc. And I worry we're lacking more off the pitch than on it at the moment - in all sorts of areas. Edited October 15, 2017 by rickygoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshy Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Just now, daveyboy66 said: You'll have to break into those offshore accounts The interest rate has been very poor these last few years mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobster01 Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Totally agree with what you have said, everyone is fed up with the performances of the team, Carlos has to go. We know what this team can play like and we should be near the top of the league with the team that we have - Bolton, Burton, Birmingham and Sunderland - NO wins. Nothing seems to be happening with the management situation. One way of showing our disgust with the state of the club at the moment is to pick a minute in the match and get up and leave the stadium (like the Liverpool fans did when their ticket prices went up). Something like the 75th minute, whether we are winning or losing, to show our dismay at what is going on with our club at the moment. Don't forget we are the club - we will still be here long after Chansiri and Carlos have gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owlmanc Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 I was sat in the Bolton end and they were laughing how awful we were. They couldn't believe their luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james o connor Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Take away # and I fully agree with you . It’s cheaper to watch most champions league sides than we’d esday yet we are supposed to clap clap clap watching the guff we are getting served up. Balls to that . If I’d paid 50 quid for my ticket it’s be feeling ripped off. The fact of the matter is we are paying throug the nose to watch a load of ageing crocks hover around mid table Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justbeanz Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 38 minutes ago, bladeshater said: Exactly but don't whinge like a spoilt brat Hundred n twenty quid for two of us to go yesterday before l even had a pint. I'll whinge all l fxxckin want at a second rate product fella. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handworth52 Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 46 minutes ago, happy bunny said: This is paradise compared to the football served up in the 70's Man up FFS I'm not as old as you but I'm sure in 1970s players were on £100-300 tops at that level then if they played poor so be it ,but this lot will send club to wall if we aint careful ,you cant compare it when we have 12 players earning 25k a wk plus and some on upto 50k a wk and put in yet another pathetic performance to a team what aint won a game and didn't score in previous 8 games . the football is dreadful and has been for 18 months ,bar 3-4 games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handworth52 Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 14 minutes ago, owlmanc said: I was sat in the Bolton end and they were laughing how awful we were. They couldn't believe their luck. a Bolton supporter on train thought his team were going to get stuffed I told him you might get a big surprise today ,think ive seen my team a few times lately Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 15 minutes ago, rickygoo said: It's a funny business this 'ere football. Before the season started there were loads on here talking about how we were aiming for automatic promotion and all United had to look forward to was a relegation battle. I thought that was way too optimistic. Now after a patchy start we're looking at the opposite scenario and CC is getting - deserved - flack. I'm on the fence because of how unpredictable football is. It may be the CC outers are right. Football being football though it's not outside the realms of possibility that we'll go on a run like we have in previous seasons and make a play off push. I hated last year's style overall but there's the occasional spark - like Leeds - that makes me still have a bit of faith in Carlos. But it is only a bit. I think if the fans turn on him he's a goner but I hope that doesn't happen and that he either turns things around or the club go for a quick severance. Basically what the situation needs is people at a senior level in the club who understand football and can soberly assess the job CC is doing and the relationship he has with the players etc. And I worry we're lacking more off the pitch than on it at the moment - in all sorts of areas. Spot on. Its the lack of nous behind the scenes which is of concern not just CC and the team even though the latter two have a lot to answer to. He is obviously a very honourable man DC but that doesn't make him a good football club owner. We desperately need someone (obviously) a bit younger of Howard Wilkinsons ilk to steady the ship and offer sound advice. At the moment we are becoming a rudderless ship and its not nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handworth52 Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 18 minutes ago, Bobster01 said: Totally agree with what you have said, everyone is fed up with the performances of the team, Carlos has to go. We know what this team can play like and we should be near the top of the league with the team that we have - Bolton, Burton, Birmingham and Sunderland - NO wins. Nothing seems to be happening with the management situation. One way of showing our disgust with the state of the club at the moment is to pick a minute in the match and get up and leave the stadium (like the Liverpool fans did when their ticket prices went up). Something like the 75th minute, whether we are winning or losing, to show our dismay at what is going on with our club at the moment. Don't forget we are the club - we will still be here long after Chansiri and Carlos have gone. the top tier at Bolton were were all us supporters on between 550-700 points were sat so very loyal supporters at least half of us sang carlos out very loud, and where fuc**** s**t I'm surely players and carlos heard us very clearly . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Deleted member Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 (edited) I was in top tier and nobody around me was singing it Most were looking around to try and see what silly feckers were singing it. Mostly prepubescent chavs. Loved it when we did score. Was really hoping we would at least draw to shut the dic keds up Singing crap like that, abusing players when they come to thank the fans for their support at the end is crap. Don't bother going. Edited October 15, 2017 by Deleted member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 1 hour ago, happy bunny said: This is paradise compared to the football served up in the 70's Man up FFS Interesting comparison i wonder what % of the average working wage a ticket cost then vs what a ticket costs now be interesting to see that Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgmetcalf Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 1 hour ago, parkfieldowl14 said: At the beginning of last season,I'd have laughed at these suggestions that the club is taking us for a ride,But now i think there maybe some truth in some of the statements you just posted. I voted Conservative all my life, but not any more .... etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick_Turpin Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 8 minutes ago, @owlstalk said: Interesting comparison i wonder what % of the average working wage a ticket cost then vs what a ticket costs now be interesting to see that These were the crazy prices in 1980. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Crikey look at Shrewsbury prices for season tickets compared to everyone else Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick_Turpin Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 6 minutes ago, rickygoo said: These were the crazy prices in 1980. Average wage then was £6k per year. Now it's about £28k. So wages are almost five times higher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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