Guest Knightrider Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 I won't go over board and call it electric because it wasn't, and that is mostly down to the football which was very poor. However the reception KK and the players got as they took to the field and when they left it was fantastic, as was the continued support throughout. There were no moans and groans or getting on players' backs and people were genuinly supportive. This is the right type of environment in which to succeed in so fingers crossed it stays that way and even gets better which I'm sure it will as the football improves. PS The Ultras I thought were very good, could hear them loud and proud from the Milburn paddock, and so too was the Gallowgate. Even the East Stand got in on the act. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocker Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 I won't go over board and call it electric because it wasn't, and that is mostly down to the football which was very poor. However the reception KK and the players got as they took to the field and when they left it was fantastic, as was the continued support throughout. There were no moans and groans or getting on players' backs and people were genuinly supportive. This is the right type of environment in which to succeed in so fingers crossed it stays that way and even gets better which I'm sure it will as the football improves. PS The Ultras I thought were very good, could hear them loud and proud from the Milburn paddock, and so too was the Gallowgate. Even the East Stand got in on the act. blueyes.gif Yes, was very good today. Such a difference when the fans have faith in the manager. Honestly, a world of difference. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Knightrider Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 I won't go over board and call it electric because it wasn't, and that is mostly down to the football which was very poor. However the reception KK and the players got as they took to the field and when they left it was fantastic, as was the continued support throughout. There were no moans and groans or getting on players' backs and people were genuinly supportive. This is the right type of environment in which to succeed in so fingers crossed it stays that way and even gets better which I'm sure it will as the football improves. PS The Ultras I thought were very good, could hear them loud and proud from the Milburn paddock, and so too was the Gallowgate. Even the East Stand got in on the act. blueyes.gif Yes, was very good today. Such a difference when the fans have faith in the manager. Honestly, a world of difference. Aye, noticeable in the build-up and post match too. Lets be honest that was a very poor performance and not an acceptable result given the opposition. Any other manager would have been slated for that. But this is good and it tells me fans will be more patient and supportive which is exactly what KK asked for the other day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnypd Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 was good for the first 15-20 mins then no different from any other match. around 50 minutes the crowd seemed to wake up again and didn't stop. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbo_11 Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Thought it was great at start of match, then died off and only livened up in bursts from about 60 minutes when we had a few chances and Jaaskelainen constant time wasting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Knightrider Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 It had a few lulls but even when it was quiet things were very different to what they usually are. No nastiness, no bitterness, no abuse. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 I won't go over board and call it electric because it wasn't, and that is mostly down to the football which was very poor. However the reception KK and the players got as they took to the field and when they left it was fantastic, as was the continued support throughout. There were no moans and groans or getting on players' backs and people were genuinly supportive. This is the right type of environment in which to succeed in so fingers crossed it stays that way and even gets better which I'm sure it will as the football improves. PS The Ultras I thought were very good, could hear them loud and proud from the Milburn paddock, and so too was the Gallowgate. Even the East Stand got in on the act. blueyes.gif Yes, was very good today. Such a difference when the fans have faith in the manager. Honestly, a world of difference. Aye, noticeable in the build-up and post match too. Lets be honest that was a very poor performance and not an acceptable result given the opposition. Any other manager would have been slated for that. But this is good and it tells me fans will be more patient and supportive which is exactly what KK asked for the other day. Tell you what was a big help. The fact that everyone was played in the right positions, and also it was clear that we tried to play the right way. I don't think the fact we tried to pass it around more should be taken fro granted either. I think it allowed us more posession (albeit not very productive posession) which took a lot of pressure of our defence. Also, the fact that the defenders were forced to get more involved in the passing and build up play, meant they settled into the game quicker, were more tuned into the game and were more comfortable on the ball in general. I think what all the fans will now start to realise is that we have awful players at this club for the most part. Under Allardyce quite a few people weren't sure because he kept playing weird formations and people in the wrong positions and so there was still some feeling that this was the cause for our poor play. However, on the whole it really wasn't. No more get out of jail cards for the players. They will be exposed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 I won't go over board and call it electric because it wasn't, and that is mostly down to the football which was very poor. However the reception KK and the players got as they took to the field and when they left it was fantastic, as was the continued support throughout. There were no moans and groans or getting on players' backs and people were genuinly supportive. This is the right type of environment in which to succeed in so fingers crossed it stays that way and even gets better which I'm sure it will as the football improves. PS The Ultras I thought were very good, could hear them loud and proud from the Milburn paddock, and so too was the Gallowgate. Even the East Stand got in on the act. Yup yup. I almost got choked up when the teams came out with Kev in the dugout. Purely inspiring reception they all got. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnypd Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 aye was no negativity. only time i remember fans itching to get on someone's back was rozehnal about to pass back to given, heard a few grumbles, then immediatelyt turned round to make a forward pass which got cheered. also carr's comedy shot near the end. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Are the Ultras not up on SJH level 7 anymore? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Knightrider Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 aye was no negativity. only time i remember fans itching to get on someone's back was rozehnal about to pass back to given, heard a few grumbles, then immediatelyt turned round to make a forward pass which got cheered. also carr's comedy shot near the end. Aye, he had a few comedy shots. The first got a "wey hey", the last got a "fuck man Carr ya daft bastid" RE Ultras, they are up in the Leazes L7 aye. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest northernmagpie Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Reception was great but my god, there's a hell of a lot of work to be done with that team.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
abcdefg Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Plenty people around me prepared to have a go at everything, just like at every game. Along the lines of 'Carr, you fucking useless fat cunt!'. I do sometimes find such abuse amusing to hear, not sure what sort of a message it sends to the proper kids there. Not young at all bloke who sits in front of me had his grandson there, howere, if you can see him you should probably moderate your language, even if they will hear it in school. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 I cant wait to go to SJP again, not too long to wait either, our next home game Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caz Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 I was impressed with how many people were in the ground half an hour before kick off. Havent seen that many people in that long before the game for ages !!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gray Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 "Are you Rennie in disguise" raised a smile in the Milburn Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 On average, which areas of SJP are the 'deadest'? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gray Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 milburn level 7, full of part timers who know nothing other than "united, united" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 I cant wait to go to SJP again, not too long to wait either, our next home game Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NufcSteven90 Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 On average, which areas of SJP are the 'deadest'? Plantium club and East stand imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 atmosphere. good first half died off in the 2nd like the team.....it's a start Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 Even the people who never sing or shout and generally just moan around me in the posh seat where singing today. Hopefully they will continue this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stephen927 Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 When a manager like Keegan asks for time, you know he's not using it as an excuse. This team genuinely needs time and Keegan is one of the few managers that the majority of the support will give time. Would love to hear the atmosphere again if we were top four contenders. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattypnufc Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 milburn level 7, full of part timers who know nothing other than "united, united" Take offence to that to be honest...cheers :| Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazy Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 Hate people that mock other fans for being "part timers" or whatever, perhaps you should teach them something new instead. Hope the atmosphere keeps getting better though, I remember what it used to be like under Keegan - on a different level, hope it returns to that! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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