r0cafella Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Like Man United, Ashley will probably prefer the hardcore fans to be replaced by families/happy clappers who spend in the bars/shop as well as on tickets anyway. We don't have the Manchester United Pull though. We aren't going to attract that many tourists fans are we? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 There was more atmosphere in the Olympic games at SJP than there has been last few NUFC games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippity Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Like Man United, Ashley will probably prefer the hardcore fans to be replaced by families/happy clappers who spend in the bars/shop as well as on tickets anyway. We don't have the Manchester United Pull though. We aren't going to attract that many tourists fans are we? You'd have to be insane to start following us now if you're not from here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Like Man United, Ashley will probably prefer the hardcore fans to be replaced by families/happy clappers who spend in the bars/shop as well as on tickets anyway. We don't have the Manchester United Pull though. We aren't going to attract that many tourists fans are we? You'd have to be insane to start following us now if you're not from here. Probably not the best example, but there will be plenty of people willing to go if the tickets are cheap and they can take their bairn. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 If you care about the club - don't attend the Swansea game That is all. No more needs to be said; people better than me need to get the message out - do not attend the game, protest if you want but don't go. You'll not be missing anything and your blood pressure will benefit. It'll not happen, but I'll not be there; I'd rather boil my head in Ashley's piss then go through that again. I'm on the 10 year deal and I'll be there next year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Like Man United, Ashley will probably prefer the hardcore fans to be replaced by families/happy clappers who spend in the bars/shop as well as on tickets anyway. We don't have the Manchester United Pull though. We aren't going to attract that many tourists fans are we? You'd have to be insane to start following us now if you're not from here. Probably not the best example, but there will be plenty of people willing to go if the tickets are cheap and they can take their bairn. I know exactly you're talking about. More casual fans, who'll buy food and drink in the ground, happy just to be at the match and not caring too much for what is happening on the pitch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 We absolutely cannot enter another pre-season with Pards. Something needs to be done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 If you care about the club - don't attend the Swansea game That is all. No more needs to be said; people better than me need to get the message out - do not attend the game, protest if you want but don't go. You'll not be missing anything and your blood pressure will benefit. It'll not happen, but I'll not be there; I'd rather boil my head in Ashley's p*ss then go through that again. I'm on the 10 year deal and I'll be there next year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanSkÃrare Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Like Man United, Ashley will probably prefer the hardcore fans to be replaced by families/happy clappers who spend in the bars/shop as well as on tickets anyway. We don't have the Manchester United Pull though. We aren't going to attract that many tourists fans are we? You'd have to be insane to start following us now if you're not from here. Probably not the best example, but there will be plenty of people willing to go if the tickets are cheap and they can take their bairn. I know exactly you're talking about. More casual fans, who'll buy food and drink in the ground, happy just to be at the match and not caring too much for what is happening on the pitch. I've said this before: he's putting a sale sign on football as a product, alienating the competitive aspect in the process. He's turning Newcastle United into something you can "do" on the cheap. The quality, much like the products at Sports Direct, isn't really important. It's just cheap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 If you care about the club - don't attend the Swansea game That is all. No more needs to be said; people better than me need to get the message out - do not attend the game, protest if you want but don't go. You'll not be missing anything and your blood pressure will benefit. It'll not happen, but I'll not be there; I'd rather boil my head in Ashley's p*ss then go through that again. I'm on the 10 year deal and I'll be there next year. I'll qualify that by saying I'll be there at the start. There's a love for the club and an undeserving loyalty but there'll come a point for everyone one of us where enough is enough. Some have reached that point, I've reached that point for this season and during the next I may say fuck it altogether. We all want to see the best and hope against hope it does get better. If people didn't turn up, whether they'd paid or not the story would be the not turning up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtype Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 I realize I don't really count in this respect but I haven't watched a match in a couple of months and I don't think I will for the foreseeable future. I still love Newcastle but I don't see any reason to care when the club doesn't. I'm frankly amazed at the loyalty of people who still pay for tickets. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaizero Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Do Gateshead play on the same days as Newcastle? Would be an interesting prospect if people who'd normally go to a Newcastle match rather went there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosenrot Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 I've paid my money already and much as I understand what you're saying I just can't bring myself to not go. This attitude makes me so angry. I have no words. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Do Gateshead play on the same days as Newcastle? Would be an interesting prospect if people who'd normally go to a Newcastle match rather went there. Sometimes they do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCW1983 Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Do Gateshead play on the same days as Newcastle? Would be an interesting prospect if people who'd normally go to a Newcastle match rather went there. Sometimes they do. They did today, at home too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Only 705 for Gateshead today. Shame. Like I said in another thread, if one game where we're both playing on the same day, we get 45,000 and Gateshead get over 3,000. It'll be a massive message. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Do Gateshead play on the same days as Newcastle? Would be an interesting prospect if people who'd normally go to a Newcastle match rather went there. Everything other than the football on show, watching Gateshead at home is an awful experience. 500-800 people at the Bislett Stadion would be the equivilent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 The ground would have to be about a tenth full for it to send any noteworthy message at all imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Like Man United, Ashley will probably prefer the hardcore fans to be replaced by families/happy clappers who spend in the bars/shop as well as on tickets anyway. Damn, we're turning into Fulham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Giving him your money then not going seems a bit weird tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosenrot Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Giving him your money then not going seems a bit weird tbh. It's about making a statement. We all know Ashley hates being embarrassed. A club that is known for its large attendance's suddenly drops to 20k will generate press coverage and people will ask why. This may lead to more scrutiny? It is literally the only thing we as fans can do and if you are unwilling to do it then you may as well be voting for the regime. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Matchday income accounts for less than a third of the club's annual turnover in the most recent results. With the extra TV money and Cabaye sale it'll be an even lower proportion next time around. Ashley couldn't give a fuck if we don't turn up. Aren't you even a little bit interested to see what the effect might be? What have we got to lose? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 See my later post. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedro111 Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 I'd be up for this like. But I'd want at least 15k others doing the same which sadly will never happen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 I'd be up for this like. But I'd want at least 15k others doing the same which sadly will never happen. Either you think it's the right thing to do or you don't. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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