Dr.Spaceman Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 7 minutes ago, OverThere said: If they were to get promoted they would be lucky to get 10 points. However, the strategy may be to yo-yo for a while as it still makes financial sense. Remember when Rafa got us promoted and they claimed we were a "yo-yo" club Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCOCOL Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 18 minutes ago, ED209 said: my dad didn’t go last night because “He couldn’t be arsed”, to be fair he is 80 and wouldn’t get back home until close to midnight after a midweek game. He often adopts this approach. He has had a season ticket for years. I doubt there's 10,000 who have those particular circumstances though... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallsendmag Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 8 minutes ago, OverThere said: If they were to get promoted they would be lucky to get 10 points. However, the strategy may be to yo-yo for a while as it still makes financial sense. Aye I think they'll be more than happy with a quick cash grab then back down where they belong. We seen how they went on when they drew us in the Cup, money signs lit up and they basically prostituted themselves out to us. Tripled their ticket prices compared to the last FA Cup game they'd played before us, and handed us their home end, plus accompanying Hospitality areas. Even decorated the place in black and white before the backlash. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallsendmag Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 2 minutes ago, OCOCOL said: I doubt there's 10,000 who have those particular circumstances though... Aye think 10k is a very conservative estimate as well BTW. Seen something last week where they were complaining about how shit their atmosphere is and were putting the blame on most of their fans being over 70 so maybe something in it though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 34 minutes ago, Dr.Spaceman said: Remember when Rafa got us promoted and they claimed we were a "yo-yo" club If so, they are a No-Yo club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCOCOL Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 1 hour ago, Wallsendmag said: Aye think 10k is a very conservative estimate as well BTW. Seen something last week where they were complaining about how shit their atmosphere is and were putting the blame on most of their fans being over 70 so maybe something in it though I imagine that there is quite a drain of younger people from the city tbh - there's not many opportunities bar Nissan and the university is manly locals and overseas students (who leave once their courses / visas end) who don't have a connection with the club so wouldn't go if it was free (which it has been in the past / premier league opposition might change this). Without checking I'd imagine demographically Sunderland is top heavy on age as well as diversity compared to most UK cities. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucasol Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 21 minutes ago, OCOCOL said: Without checking I'd imagine demographically Sunderland is top heavy on age as well as diversity compared to most UK cities. More gammon than a meat market. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izakaya Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 8 hours ago, Dr.Spaceman said: Remember when Rafa got us promoted and they claimed we were a "yo-yo" club They fkn wish they were. To be a yo-yo club you have to get promoted once in a while. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OpenC Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 Be fair, they got promoted a mere three years ago Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fountain Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 2 hours ago, Izakaya said: They fkn wish they were. To be a yo-yo club you have to get promoted once in a while. TBF since they were first relegated in 1958 they've spent 35 seasons out of the top flight and 29 seasons in it, 11 relegations and 10 promotions. They likely qualify as a yo-yo club, they just haven't bothered to yo back up for 8 years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elric Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 (edited) They've most recently yoyoed between Leyg One and the 'Champo', sad mackem cunts Edited February 13 by Elric Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 12 hours ago, OCOCOL said: I imagine that there is quite a drain of younger people from the city tbh - there's not many opportunities bar Nissan and the university is manly locals and overseas students (who leave once their courses / visas end) who don't have a connection with the club so wouldn't go if it was free (which it has been in the past / premier league opposition might change this). Without checking I'd imagine demographically Sunderland is top heavy on age as well as diversity compared to most UK cities. God, you are full of shit! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bonk Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 2 hours ago, Rod said: God, you are full of shit! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 6 hours ago, Rod said: God, you are full of shit! To be fair, he’s right, even Newcastle suffers in comparison to other major U.K. cities. It’s one of the reasons why the North East as a whole has the worst economy in the U.K. with real problems with wage inequality, and poverty amongst others. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 I don't see much wrong with what he said tbf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEEJ Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 5 hours ago, The Bonk said: Two peak Rod posts at 1am, the other one telling someone to be grateful for having a job. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 Fucking love Rod, me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahoneys Tache Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 10 hours ago, The Fountain said: TBF since they were first relegated in 1958 they've spent 35 seasons out of the top flight and 29 seasons in it, 11 relegations and 10 promotions. They likely qualify as a yo-yo club, they just haven't bothered to yo back up for 8 years. Very long string Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 1 minute ago, Mahoneys Tache said: Very long string Busy at the spinning stage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahoneys Tache Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 3 minutes ago, Stifler said: Busy at the spinning stage. Spiralling perhaps Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibierski Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 22 hours ago, OverThere said: If they were to get promoted they would be lucky to get 10 points. However, the strategy may be to yo-yo for a while as it still makes financial sense. Think they would follow a similar strategy to what Burnley and Ipswich have done. Spend all the money, but on the younger players where at worse you are getting money back/very good player in Championship, at best a big profit sale. Best strategy for a newly promoted side in modern game IMO. Enough young talent in English game and enough finances to sign them from abroad too over established named sides in European leagues. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing Brave Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-421 Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 (edited) 3 hours ago, Dancing Brave said: 'Bigger Catchment Area' making it's long awaited return, too! EDIT: Also posted on that thread... Edited February 14 by TK-421 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 They love discussing percentages and treating them as fact. Doesn't plastic mean you don't go to games? I'm confused. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 1 minute ago, Sima said: They love discussing percentages and treating them as fact. Doesn't plastic mean you don't go to games? I'm confused. So from a mackem point of view: Plastic fan means you turn up for home games when your side is playing at home. Non Plastic fan means you don't bother turning up for home games when your side is playing at home because you can't be arsed. Right, got it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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